The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Casey Eaton, Brandon Williams, Josh Sweaney, Dusty Deringer and Chuck Sweeton. Members absent were: Mary Kirkpatrick. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Stephanie Dewey, MS Teacher and Cody Graves, pastor of First Christian Church.

President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Brandon Williams led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Cody Graves led the board and guests in a word of prayer.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to approve the agenda, adding an executive session for a student issue under Item VI and a school improvement plan from Dusty Deringer under Item VII. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes of February 12, 2018 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

President Binns expressed the boards pleasure in the success of the high school girls basketball team, including a special thanks to the coaches, players, cheerleaders and band students involved.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Paul Ashe for HS Head Golf. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the resignation of Paul Ashe for HS Head Golf as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendegraft also gave an update on the RFP process for the district’s food service renewal and apprised the board on state financial information.

Building reports were given as follows:

LINCOLN - Principal Boeckman reported on preschool screenings Thursday, March 15, upcoming building meetings, a KTOY visit, a kindergarten trip to the Amazeum and end of year activities.

CENTRAL – Principal Womack reported on 6th grade field trips, upcoming AR & math assemblies and state assessment testing.

MIDDLE SCHOOL – Principal Walker reported on an upcoming track meet in Galena, class visits to area businesses, preparing for state assessments and the new building sign on the west side of the building visible from the highway.

Josh Sweaney stepped out of the meeting at 6:15 pm and returned at 6:22 pm.

HIGH SCHOOL – Assistant Principal Reynolds congratulated Leslie Bowman for being nominated the 2018-2019 KTOY representative for USD 508. He also gave a special thanks to Shelly Bottorff for organizing the ACT test in February and Leslie Bowman for hosting the annual blood drive. Reynolds also reported on upcoming state assessments, Career Day and the sports and athletic banquet. Last, he spoke about the end of the basketball season, congratulating our boys for a great season and the girls for making the state finals at Emporia, specifically recognizing all the coaches and assistant coaches. He also mentioned CNC League honors: Girls - 1st team Delaney Barnes, 2nd team Abbey Underhill and Honorable Mention Kassity Shafer. Boys – 1st team Trey White, 2nd team Max Sheffer and Honorable Mention Preston Landis.

Art Roberts reported on the accreditation process for the alternative learning center and a recent summit he attended discussing curriculum. He also mentioned that we have had 6 high school students and 3 adult students that have met the requirements for graduation so far this year, along with one adult who has obtained his GED. He also has one former student that is enrolling at MSSU and one entering military service. He finished by reporting on parent teacher conferences.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented resolution number 31218 concerning USD 508’s participation in the Neighborhood Revitalization Program.

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve resolution number 31218 on the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Josh Sweaney seconded. A roll call vote was taken with Casey Eaton, Dusty Deringer, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Brandon Williams and Josh Sweaney voting aye. There were no nay votes. Motion carried 6-0.

Deanne Binns made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss negotiations pursuant to the exception for employer-employee negotiations under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 5 minutes in the board room. This meeting is to include the board and Superintendent. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:31 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:36 p.m. Resume regular session.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss confidential student information pursuant to the exception relating to actions adversely or favorable affecting a student under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 5 minutes in the board room. This meeting is to include the board and Superintendent. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:37 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:42 p.m. Resume regular session.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant to non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 30 minutes in the board room. This meeting is to include the board and Superintendent. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:43 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:13 p.m. Resume regular session.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant to non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 20 minutes in the board room. This meeting is to include the board and Superintendent. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:13 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:33 p.m. Resume regular session.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant to non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 10 minutes in the board room. This meeting is to include the board and Superintendent. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:33 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:43 p.m. Resume regular session.

Dusty Deringer discussed a new program for developing strategic direction for the district on graduation rate, budget and cohesiveness as a district towards our vision and mission statement.

Dusty Deringer made a motion for Superintendent Pendergraft to form a committee to begin discussions on developing new strategies. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to extend the contract of Superintendent Pendergraft to the year 2021. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

Josh Sweaney made a motion that all administrator contracts be extended through the 2019-20 school year. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.

David Pendergraft made a recommendation to hire Nate Thompson as HS Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2017-18 school year. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the recommendation of David Pendergraft to hire Nate Thompson as HS Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2017-18 school year. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.

David Pendergraft made a recommendation to hire Chris Swartz as HS Head Gold Coach for the 2017-18 school year. Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the

recommendation of David Pendergraft to hire Chris Swartz as HS Head Gold Coach for the 2017-18 school year. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

Dusty Deringer asked about the progress on security cameras. Superintendent Pendergraft gave an update on incoming quotes and other school safety issues that will be addressed in more detail at an upcoming meeting.

Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 6-0. 8:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                       DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education                    President/Board of Education