The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military.  Members present were:  DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Josh Sweaney, Dusty Deringer and Casey Eaton. Members absent were: Brandon Williams and Mary Kirkpatrick. Also present were:  David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal and Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator.

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

Josh Sweaney led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes of March 4 and March 18, 2019 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Dusty Deringer seconded.  Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on state proposals for out of state tuition, an update on the traffic signal and the drug testing policy.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to update the drug and alcohol testing policy to include nicotine. Josh Sweaney seconded. Motion failed 3-2.

Principal Boeckman reported on the Donuts with Dad event, Muffins with Mom event, the upcoming field day and a special thanks to the PTO for purchasing t-shirts for the students.

Principal Womack reported on assessment testing, the upcoming accreditation visit, the living history event, color run, field trips and field day.

Principal Walker reported on state assessments, field trips, and MS track with a special thanks to the staff for their help. He also gave a special thanks to the Jeff Street and the First Baptist Church for the cookies they brought during testing. 

Principal White reported on the Kent Warstler Senior Recognition banquet, state assessments with special thanks to Arthur Commons for his hard work, and regional music contest. He also mentioned upcoming activities such as prom, senior trip and the baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies.

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 10 minutes in the boardroom.  This meeting is to include the board and Superintendent and HS Principal. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:15 p.m.  Enter executive session.

7:25 p.m.  Resume regular session.

Dusty Deringer 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 and Superintendent and HS Principal. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:25 p.m.  Enter executive session.

7:30 p.m.  Resume regular session.

President Binns presented a resignation from Angie Kemp for HS Assistant Volleyball and Leslie Weston for MS Cheer Coach.  Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the resignation from Angie Kemp for HS Assistant Volleyball and Leslie Weston for MS Cheer Coach as presented. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 5-0.

Cory White made a recommendation to hire Chance Curran for HS Science, Barbara Mason for HS Business, and Becky Qualls for HS English. Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation to hire Misha Himes for Board Secretary. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendations to hire Chance Curran for HS Science, Barbara Mason for HS Business, Becky Qualls for HS English and Misha Himes for Board Secretary. Josh Sweaney seconded.  Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation that the board forgive the snow days of February 7, 15 and 28, 2019. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to forgive the snow days of February 7, 15 and 28, 2019. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0. 

President Binns called the meeting adjourned.

7:34 p.m.  Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                                              DeAnne Binns

Clerk/Board of Education                                      President/Board of Education