Minutes-December 15, 2003

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The Baxter Springs Board of Education held a regular meeting on Monday, December 15, 2003 at the Middle School board room. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Melanie Bingham, Kim Wilson, Chuck Wren, Chuck Sweeton, Terry Daniel and Wayne Stith (5:35 p.m.) Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jeff Eberhardt, Robert Womack, Steve Taylor, Mike Cook, Shane Hembree, Shandi Jones, Jeff Williams, Dallas Evans, Glenn Crotts, and Carolyn Ashford.

President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.

Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the flag salute. Rev. Dallas Evans of Lowell Friends Church led the board and guests in a word of prayer.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the annotated agenda striking the audit report. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

Terry Daniel made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, treasurer’s report and minutes of the November 10 and November 12, 2003 board meetings. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.

Jeff Eberhardt gave a presentation on Cornerstone High School. He reported that 21 students had graduated from Cornerstone in the last school year.

Dennis Burke recommended Karen Biddle be appointed as a parent member of the Site Council for Lincoln School. Kim Wilson made a motion to approve Karen Biddle as a parent member of the Lincoln School Site Council. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

Dennis Burke recommended increasing the classified substitute pay to $8.50 per hour effective 12-16-2003. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to raise the classified substitute pay to $8.50 per hour as presented. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.

Wayne Stith reported on the Kansas Association of School Boards convention that he recently attended in Topeka.

DeAnne Binns reported on the recent trip to Williamsburg, VA that she and Dennis Burke made along with students from Baxter Middle School.

Dennis Burke reported on the purchase of a portable PA systems, reviewed the budget at a glance and discussed the recent court decision of Jude Bullock.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to allow $3100.00 for the purchase of a portable PA system as requested by Mr. Burke. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed, and that we return to open session in this room after a 15 minutes period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent, Mike Cook and Glenn Crotts as needed. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:05 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:20 p.m. Resume regular session.

As comments and concerns, the board discussed obtaining hot water in our elementary school restrooms, embedded staff development, and the No Child Left Behind Act and its impact upon our staff.

Chuck Wren made a motion to adjourn. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

Meeting adjourned: 6:41 p.m.