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