The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, June 11, 2018 at

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

Kirkpatrick, Brandon Williams and Josh Sweaney. Members absent were: Dusty Deringer and

Casey Eaton. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk,

Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art

Roberts, Alternative Learning Director and Daniel Berryhill, pastor of First Assembly of God.

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 Daniel Berryhill led

in prayer.

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda, removing Item VII b, Negotiations.

Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-0.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the

bills, approval of minutes of May 14 and May 23, 2018 and approval of the treasurer’s report.

Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 5-0.

President Binns opened the hearing on republication of the Bilingual Education budget. No one

present had any questions or comments. Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the

Bilingual Education budget as republished. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented meal prices for the 2018-2019 school year as

recommended by KSDE. Recommended prices are as follows:

Student Breakfast K-12 $1.55

Student Lunch K-6 $2.50

Student Lunch 7-12 $2.75

Adult Breakfast $2.15

Adult Lunch $3.65

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the meal prices for the 2018-2019 school year as

presented. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried. 5-0.

President Binns thanked the board for their help with the all school reunion and noted a

donation of $250 was given to the traffic light fund.

Superintendent Pendergraft asked the board for approval for the Superintendent and Clerk to

close out the year and make transfers as needed. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to allow the

Superintendent and Clerk to close out the year and make transfers as necessary. Josh

Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft established the date of Monday, June 18, 2018 from 5–8 pm as a

board work session.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on a pending contract to sell the property at 120 W 16th,

Baxter Springs, for $5,000.

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the sale of the property at 120 W 16th, Baxter

Springs, for $5,000 and to grant permission for Superintendent Pendergraft to sign deeds to

the property on behalf of the USD 508 school district. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5-0.

Building reports were given as follows:

LINCOLN – Principal Boeckman reported on KRR Summer School and the upcoming

Jumpstart summer school program.

MIDDLE SCHOOL – Principal Walker reported on summer school and summer preparations to

the MS building.

HIGH SCHOOL – Principal White reported on cosmetic updates to the building, concession

stand and parking lot lighting.

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING– Mr. Roberts reported on summer school and virtual credits.

President 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 and HS Principal. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:16 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:21 p.m. Resume regular session.

No action was taken on Item VIII, Resignations.

Cory White made a recommendation to hire Art Roberts as HS Girls Golf Coach for the 2018-

19 school year. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation of Cory White to

hire Art Roberts as HS Girls Golf Coach for the 2018-19 school year. Brandon Williams

seconded. Carried 5-0.

Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:25 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                                 DeAnne Binns

Clerk/Board of Education                               President/Board of Education