The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, May 14, 2018 at

6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Brandon

Williams, Dusty Deringer, Mary Kirkpatrick, Casey Eaton and Josh Sweaney. Also present

were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal,

Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant

Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Ross Davis, Courtney

Buck, Neil & Laura Spencer, Charles Rector and Chris Swartz.

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

Brandon Williams led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to approve the agenda, adding Neil and Laura Spencer under

Item III AA. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of

the bills, approval of minutes of April 9 and April 19, 2018 and approval of the treasurer’s

report. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.

Neil and Laura Spencer addressed the board with specific concerns. President Binns

expressed her appreciation for the information and assured them that the board would discuss

their concerns at a later time.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the food service contract renewal. He

recommended that the district accept a bid from OPAA Food Service.

Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to support Superintendent Pendergraft’s recommendation to

accept a bid from OPAA Food Service. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft gave special recognition to Cyndi Sutterby for her continued effort

in our food service department.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported that the annual state audit revealed additional funding is

available due to enrollment in the bilingual fund and asked the board to republish the bilingual

budget in order to capture these additional funds.

Brandon Williams made a motion to support Superintendent Pendergraft’s request to republish

the bilingual fund. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

President Binns gave a special thanks for everyone involved in making graduation a success.

Superintendent Pendergraft requested consideration of a coop relationship with USD 404

Riverton Schools for cross country.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into a coop relationship with USD 404 Riverton for

Cross Country for the 2018-2019 school year. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the possible sale of the property at 120 W 16th St.,

Baxter Springs, KS 66713.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve Superintendent Pendergraft to begin negotiations for

the sale of the property at 120 W 16th St. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

Building reports were given as follows:

LINCOLN – Principal Boeckman reported on end of year transition and IEP meetings,

technology training, and an increase in preschool numbers for next year. He also gave a

special thanks to the First Baptist Church for their generosity during Teacher Appreciation

Week.

MIDDLE SCHOOL – Principal Walker reported on a recent student council dance, the end of

track season, and the 8th grade play with a special thanks to Lori Kellum for 18 years as

director. He also reported on state assessment results, teacher appreciation week and the

BMS reward day with a huge thank you to Cyndi Sutterby and the kitchen staff for their help in

making the day a success.

HIGH SCHOOL – Principal White reported on the state band and choir competition, noting

several I ratings for the students. He also reported on the combined HS & MS band and choir

concert, state assessments results and the senior assembly and graduation. He gave a special

thanks to Shelly Bottorff, Jami Thiessen, Nancy Daniels, Misha Himes and many others who

helped make the events a success. Last, he mentioned the upcoming regional games for

spring sports.

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING– Mr. Roberts reported that 12 seniors recently graduated through

the alternative learning program. He also mentioned summer school and the end of the Adult

season.

Curriculum director Arthur Commons reported on current curriculum and state assessment

trends.

Technology director Ross Davis reported on current and upcoming technology in the district.

Deanne Binns made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual

employee pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open

meeting will resume in 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board,

Superintendent and high school principal. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:55 p.m. Enter executive session.

8:05 p.m. Resume regular session.

Deanne Binns made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual

employee pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open

meeting will resume in 5 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board,

Superintendent, high school principal and athletic director. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-

0.

8:05 p.m. Enter executive session.

8:10 p.m. Resume regular session.

Deanne Binns made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss proposals for teachers

pursuant to the exception for employer-employee negotiations under KOMA, and the open

meeting will resume in 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board and

Superintendent. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 7-0.

8:10 p.m. Enter executive session.

8:20 p.m. Resume regular session.

President Binns presented a resignation from Gail Edmondson for elementary teacher, Morgan

Westervelt for HS Assistant Volleyball and Anthony Roberts for MS Assistant Football.

Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the resignation from Gail Edmondson for

elementary teacher, Morgan Westervelt for HS Assistant Volleyball and Anthony Roberts for

MS Assistant Football as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to rehire all certified staff for the 2018-2019 school year. Dusty

Deringer seconded. Carried 7-0.

David Pendergraft made a recommendation to hire Amber Marrett as Elementary Counselor

for the 2018-19 school year. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the recommendation of

David Pendergraft to hire Amber Marrett as Elementary Counselor for the 2018-19 school

year. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

Cory White made a recommendation to hire Hannah Hull as HS English teacher for the 2018-

19 school year. Casey Eaton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Cory White to

hire Hannah Hull as HS English teacher for the 2018-19 school year. Josh Sweaney

seconded. Carried 7-0.

Cory White made a recommendation to hire Anthony Roberts as HS Head Cross Country

Coach for the 2018-2019 school year. Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the

recommendation of Cory White to hire Anthony Roberts as HS Head Cross Country Coach for

the 2018-19 school year. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

David Pendergraft made a recommendation to hire Louis Morgan for HS and MS Play for the

2018-2019 school year. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation of Cory

White to hire Louis Morgan for HS and MS Play for the 2018-19 school year. Casey Eaton

seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft gave a special note of appreciation to Gail Edmondson for 33

years of dedicated service.

Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.

8:24 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                              DeAnne Binns

Clerk/Board of Education           President/Board of Education