The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, September 8, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board office. Members present were: Wayne Stith, Melanie Bingham, Kim Wilson, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren, DeAnne Binns and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Roger McKinney, Rev. Jim McMechan, Steve Taylor, Robert Womack, David Weston, Carla Weston, Carolyn Ashford, Ross Davis, Gary Krokroskia, Senator DeWayne Umbarger, Larry Hiatt, Jamie Carlisle and Mike Cook.

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

Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance. Rev. Jim McMechan led the board and guests in a word of prayer.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the annotated agenda adding approval of emergency substitute. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, treasurer’s report and minutes of August 11, 2003 board meeting. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

Wayne Stith welcomed Senator DeWayne Umbarger. Senator Umbarger reported on Education Issues in the Kansas legislature including school consolidation, special education, accelerated tax payment, out of state tuition and the No Child Left Behind legislation. He also welcomed questions and comments and concerns from patrons present and board members.

Ross Davis gave an update on the district technology plan.

David Weston presented bus bids for consideration. Bids received were as follows:

Midwest Bus Sales ,Inc. $58,874
Kansas Truck & Equip $59,075

Dennis Burke recommended accepting the low bid of Midwest Bus Sales. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the bid of Midwest Bus Sales as presented. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.

Dennis Burke presented a policy for out-of-district students for consideration. The board will vote on this policy at the October board meeting.

Dennis Burke presented a resignation from Jeff McCandless as High School Assistant Baseball Coach. Terry Daniel made a motion to accept the resignation of Jeff McCandless as HS Asst. Baseball Coach, with regrets. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

Dennis Burke recommended Crystal Robinson as an emergency substitute for the 2003-04 school year. Wayne Stith made a motion to accept the recommendation to recommend Crystal Robinson as an emergency substitute for the 03-04 school year. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the home resolution policy as presented. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

DeAnne Binns reported on the recent training session for board members and upcoming events.

Dennis Burke reported on enrollment figures and upcoming events.

Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:21 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education