The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, October 14, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Brandon Williams, Dusty Deringer, Josh Sweaney, Casey Eaton, Chuck Sweeton and Mary Kirkpatrick. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, CS Staff (Casi Shaw, Christina Frampton, Amanda Williamson, Jamie Channel, Micah Crotts, Amanda Walker, Barb Wilkerson, Gene Nelson), Stephanie Dewey, MS Teacher, Chris Mercer, HS Teacher, Susan Archer and Jeff Street, pastor of First Baptist Church.

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

President Binns led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Jeff Street led in prayer.

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0. 

Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from September 9, September 19 and October 7, 2019 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 7-0.

President Binns commended the staff and students on their contributions to the Homecoming parade. 

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the traffic signal and the HS welding program.

Principal Boeckman reported on the upcoming Trunk or Treat, Fall Festival, Donuts with Dad and PT Conferences.

Principal Womack reported on picture day, the homecoming parade, book fair, PT conferences, an upcoming AR assembly and Red Ribbon Week.

Principal Walker reported on PT conferences, MS volleyball, football and basketball programs and the recent choir and jazz band concert.

Principal White reported on homecoming activities, ACT test prep, Individual Plans of Study, and a new PSU scholarship. He also reported on fall sports coming to an end, a recent jazz band concert and an upcoming choir concert.

Art Roberts reported on PT conferences and also commended Lindi Schmelzer on her league accomplishments in golf and wished the girls good luck at regionals in Ft. Scott.

Brandon Williams 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 administrators as needed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:22 p.m. Enter executive session. 

6:32 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 10 minutes in the boardroom.  This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:32 p.m. Enter executive session. 

6:42 p.m. Resume regular session.

Brandon Williams 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 administrators as needed. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried

7-0.

6:42 p.m. Enter executive session. 

6:52 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 10 minutes in the boardroom.  This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried

7-0.

6:52 p.m. Enter executive session. 

7:02 p.m. Resume regular session.

Josh Sweaney 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 administrators as needed. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:02 p.m. Enter executive session. 

7:07 p.m. Resume regular session.

Josh Sweaney discussed the food service program.

Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 7-0. 

7:15 p.m. Meeting adjourned. 

Carrie Oakes                            DeAnne Binns 

Clerk/Board of Education          President/Board of Education

The board of Education of USD 508 held a special meeting on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Dusty Deringer, Chuck Sweeton, Brandon Williams and Josh Sweaney. Members absent were: Mary Kirkpatrick and Casey Eaton. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director and John and Linda Archer. 

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

Dusty Deringer made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0. 

The board held a discussion about the current Virtual School programming.

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 30 minutes in the boardroom.  This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 4-1 with Chuck Sweeton abstaining. 

6:35 pm - Enter executive session.

7:05 pm - Resume regular session.

Brandon Williams 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 15 minutes in the boardroom.  This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 4-1 with Chuck Sweeton abstaining. 

7:05 pm - Enter executive session.

7:20 pm - Resume regular session. 

Dusty Deringer made a motion to form a committee to review the Virtual Program. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 5-0.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 5-0. 

7:23 p.m. Meeting adjourned. 

Carrie Oakes                                                            DeAnne Binns 

Clerk/Board of Education                                    President/Board of Education

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: Mary Kirkpatrick, Brandon Williams, Casey Eaton, Josh Sweaney and Dusty Deringer (via phone). Members absent were: DeAnne Binns and Chuck Sweeton. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Daymon McCorkle, Head of Maintenance, Casi Shaw, CS Teacher, Stephanie Dewey, MS Teacher, Susan Archer and Dorcia Johnson, pastor of First United Methodist Church.

Vice-President Kirkpatrick called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from August 12, 2019 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the traffic signal, an update on the HS track and a possible change in legal counsel for the district.

Principal Womack reported on intramural volleyball, a trip to 5 mile camp for 6th grade, and a fresh fruit and vegetable grant awarded to Central. He also noted that Jamie Channel was selected to be our KTOY representative and will participate in a ceremony this week.

Principal White reported on possible changes in state assessments. He also mentioned 9 students that were chosen as KU Honor Students and will participate in a banquet later this year.

Brandon Williams 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 administrators as needed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:44 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:49 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Chance Curran for 9th grade sponsor, Hannah Hull for 10th grade sponsor, Nancy Daniels for HS STUCO Sponsor and Travis Avery for MS Co-Head Track Coach. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 5-0.

Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:51 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

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

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Brandon Williams, Casey Eaton, Chuck Sweeton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Josh Sweaney and Dusty Deringer (via phone). Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Arthur Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Misha Himes, BOE Secretary, Stephanie Dewey, MS Teacher and Tracy Rowe, pastor of Park Hill Nazarene in Galena, KS.

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 Tracy Rowe led in prayer.

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.

Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from July 8, 2019 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

President Binns opened the budget hearing at 6:02 pm. No patrons were present for the hearing.

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the 2019-2020 budget as printed. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented Resolution 08122019 for a Medicaid fee for service regarding SEK Interlocal 637.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve Resolution 08122019. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

President Binns commended the USD 508 staff on their hard work getting buildings and grounds ready for the 2019-2020 school year.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on a change in drug testing companies and an update on the traffic signal.

Principal Boeckman reported on teacher inservice, fall festival and open house.

Principal Womack reported on enrollment, teacher inservice and the student’s return.

Principal Walker thanked Daymon McCorkle and the custodial staff for their hard work getting the buildings ready. He also reported on enrollment and teacher inservice.

Principal White reported on teacher inservice, athletic conditioning week and thanked Daymon McCorkle and the custodial staff for their hard work during the summer.

Art Roberts reported on enrollment, orientation and the graduation of a fifth year senior.

Josh Sweaney 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 administrators as needed. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:20 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:30 p.m. Resume regular session.

President Binns presented resignations from Brenda Locke and Misha Himes for HS Musical, Nikki Williams for Freshman Class Sponsor, Arthur Commons for Sophomore Class Sponsor, Anthony Roberts for MS Head Track and Nancy Daniels for HS STUCO. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Kinzie Spencer for HS Assistant Volleyball, Jared Miller for MS Assistant Football and Nikki Williams as Senior Class Sponsor. Mary Kirkpatrick made a

motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the negotiated agreement for 2019-2020 as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7- 0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended a 1.5% increase for classified and administrative staff.

Josh Sweeney made a motion to approve the 1.5% increase for classified and administrative staff as recommended by Superintendent Pendergraft. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

Chuck Sweeton commended Daymon McCorkle and the custodial and maintenance crew for all their hard work that they do for the district.

Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:49 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

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

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Casey Eaton, Mary Kirkpatrick and Dusty Deringer (via phone). Members absent were: Brandon Williams and Josh Sweaney. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Supervisor, Ross Davis, Technology Director and Jeff Street, Pastor of First Baptist Church.

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

Chuck Sweeton led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Jeff Street led in prayer.

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

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda as printed. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5-0. (copy attached)

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the budget process.

Principal Boeckman reported on KRR and Jump Start summer school programs and summer maintenance at Lincoln.

Principal Womack thanked the Kiwanis Club for the flag program in Baxter. He also reported on summer school, summer maintenance at Central and commended teachers for working on their own time during summer break.

Principal White reported on the new entrance at the high school.

Daymon McCorkle reported on maintenance projects throughout the district.

Art Roberts reported on summer school and mentioned the backpack giveaway day at the Soda Fountain on August 12, 2019.

Ross Davis reported on technology updates in the district, including a new lease for student and teacher devices.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve a two year lease with Apple for $145,021.22. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 5-0.

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, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:21 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:31 p.m. Resume regular session.

President Binns presented resignations from Hannah Hull for HS Assistant Volleyball and HS Assistant Softball and Alison Reavis for Senior Class Sponsor. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

Principal White recommended Kassity Shafer for HS Assistant Volleyball. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5- 0.

Casey Eaton made a motion to adjourn. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:33 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

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

The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, June 10, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: Casey Eaton, Dusty Deringer, DeAnne Binns, Brandon Williams and Josh Sweaney (6:03 p.m.). Members absent were: Chuck Sweeton and Mary Kirkpatrick. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director and Chris Swartz, HS Athletic Director.

President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Brandon Williams led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 4-0.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes of May 13, 2019 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 4-0.

Brandon Williams made a motion to move the regular election of officers to January when the new board members will be present. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 4-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft asked the board for approval for the Superintendent and Clerk to close out the year and make transfers as needed. Brandon Williams made a motion to allow the Superintendent and Clerk to close out the year and make transfers as needed. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 4-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft gave updates on the Strategic Plan for the district and the traffic signal.

Principal Walker reported on summer school and summer maintenance to the building.

Principal White reported on summer maintenance. He also extended congratulations to the baseball and track teams. Last, he reported on changes to the student handbook.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the HS/MS Handbook changes. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

Principal White expressed a special thank you to Christ Swartz for his time in our district. Art Roberts reported on summer school.

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 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Casey EAton seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:20 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:30 p.m. Resume regular session.

Josh Sweaney 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 administrators as needed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:30 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:40 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 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:40 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:50 p.m. Resume regular session.

Josh Sweaney 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 administrators as needed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:50 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:00 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 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:00 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:05 p.m. Resume regular session.

David Pendergraft presented a resignation from Haley Carpino as Elementary Teacher, Chris Swartz as HS Athletic Director, HS Assistant Football Coach and HS Business Teacher, Casey Swartz as Elementary Teacher and Jenyce Spence as HS Assistant Softball Coach. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

DeAnne Binns presented recommendations to hire Michele Kipp and Annisa Catron as elementary teachers, Alexis Carpino as HS Dance Coach, Rick Comer and Cyndi Kinsch as custodians, Krystan Lawhead as MS Cheer Coach and to reassign Cord Baldwin as HS Assistant Football Coach and Kenny Boeckman as HS Athletic Director. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the recommendations to hire/reassign as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft expressed condolences for the family of Leslie DeLano. She was a long time member of the USD 508 family and she will be greatly missed.

Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 5-0. 7:09 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

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

The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military.  Members present were:  DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Casey Eaton, Mary Kirkpatrick and Dusty Deringer. Members absent were: Brandon Williams and Josh Sweaney. Also present were:  David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Cyndi Sutterby, Food Service Director, and Kayla Spence.

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

Chuck Sweeton led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.

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

Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes of April 8 and 24, 2019 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended extending the food service contract with OPAA! for the 2019-2020 school year. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Pendergraft. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended Food Service prices for the 2019-2020 school year for approval. Dusty Deringer made a motion to approve the recommendation. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-0.

President Binns thanked everyone for their hard work on a successful graduation.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended the purchase of a new bus for $65,000. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed the out of state tuition policy. Dusty Deringer made a motion to approve the policy with recommended changes. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-0.

Principal Womack reported on the recent field day, AR assemblies, spelling bee, bounce house at the HS, Gold star movie day and a talent show.

Principal Walker reported on track and commended the maintenance department on the campus. He also spoke about the 8^thgrade musical, reward day, awards ceremony and talent show. He gave a special thanks to the food service department for the picnic. 

Principal White reported on teacher appreciation week, senior trip, spring concert, baccalaureate and graduation, finals week, and baseball and softball regionals. He gave a special thanks to Judy Tilley, Jami Thiessen and Nicky Hastings who will be resigning at the end of the school year. 

Art Roberts reported on the credits that have been received by the soda fountain students and mentioned that there were 16 HS graduates and 5 adult graduates. 

Mary Kirkpatrick 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 administrators as needed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:46 p.m.  Enter executive session.

6:56 p.m.  Resume regular session.

David Pendergraft made a recommendation to renew certified contracts for the 2019-2020 school year. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

David Pendergraft presented a resignation from Alayna VonMoss as HS Assistant Basketball Coach, Judy Tilley as HS Language Arts and Wesley Robinson as HS Custodian.  Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

Jason Walker made a recommendation to hire Arthur Commons as MS 7^thGrade Boys Basketball Coach. Cory White made a recommendation to hire Brenda Mallory for HS Secretary. Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation to reassign Stacy Skye for Elementary Para. Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation to reassign Arthur Commons to full time Curriculum Director. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendations to hire/reassign as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded.  Carried 5-0.

Chuck Sweeton commended the administrators and board clerk for all their hard work.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:07 p.m.  Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                                              DeAnne Binns

Clerk/Board of Education                                      President/Board of Education

The board of Education of USD 508 held a special meeting on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Casey Eaton, Dusty Deringer, Brandon Williams and Mary Kirkpatrick. Members absent were: Josh Sweaney. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal. 

President Binns called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. 

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0. 

Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the sale of the property located at 529 E 10^thSt, Baxter Springs, KS according to the terms of the contract for the price of $133,000 and to authorize David Pendergraft, Superintendent, to sign any documents required to close the sale. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

President Binns presented a resignation from Art Roberts for 7^thGrade Boys Basketball and Carrie Roller for HS Dance. Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the resignation from Art Roberts for 7^thGrade Boys Basketball and Carrie Roller for HS Dance as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0. 

12:02 p.m. Meeting adjourned. 

Carrie Oakes                                    DeAnne Binns 

Clerk/Board of Education            President/Board of Education

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

The board of Education of USD 508 held a Strategic Planning Meeting on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Dusty Deringer, Mary Kirkpatrick, Brandon Williams and Josh Sweaney. Members absent were: Casey Eaton. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal and Arthur Commons, Curriculum Director.

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

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.

District strategic planning and goal setting were discussed.

Chuck Sweeton left the meeting at 7:00 pm and was absent for the remainder of the meeting.

Dusty Deringermade a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 5-0. 

8:33 p.m. Meeting adjourned. 

Carrie Oakes                                    DeAnne Binns 

Clerk/Board of Education                  President/Board of Education