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The Baxter Springs Board of Education held a special meeting on Monday, April 26, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Wayne Stith, Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Terry Daniel and Chuck Wren. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jamie Carlisle, Robert Womack, Mike Cook and Steve Taylor.

President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

Chuck Wren led the board and guests in the flag salute and a word of prayer.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.

Wayne Stith made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected 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 45 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:05 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:50 p.m. Resume regular session.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected 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 45 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:52 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:37 p.m. Resume regular session.

Wayne Stith made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected 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 45 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:38 p.m. Enter executive session.

8:23 p.m. Resume regular session.

Wayne Stith made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected 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 5 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

8:25 p.m. Enter executive session.

8:30 p.m. Resume regular session.

Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected 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 30 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

8:34 p.m. Enter executive session.

9:04 p.m. Resume regular session.

Wayne Stith 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 5-minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

9:05 p.m. Enter executive session.

9:10 p.m. Resume regular session.

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 5 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

9:10 p.m. Enter executive session.

9:15 p.m. Resume regular session.

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 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

9:15 p.m. Enter executive session.

9:25 p.m. Resume regular session.

Wayne Stith 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 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 7-0.

9:26 p.m. Enter executive session.

9:36 p.m. Resume regular session.

Kim Wilson made a motion to hire Travis Avery as HS/MS art teacher for 2004-05. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to hire Ann Taylor as HS Guidance Counselor for 2004-05. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to hire Tracy Bush as K-5 Library Media Instructor for 2004-05. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

Wayne Stith made a motion to hire Nikki Williams as 4yr. Pre-school instructor for 2004-05. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.

Mike Cook made a recommendation to re-hire all head coaches at Middle School with the exception of 8th grade volleyball for 2004-05. Wayne Stith made a motion accept the recommendation of Mike Cook to re-hire all head coaches at Middle School with the exception of 8th grade volleyball for 2004-05. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

Jamie Carlisle made a recommendation to re-hire all head coaches at Baxter High School for 2004-05. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Jamie Carlisle to re-hire all head coaches at Baxter High School for 2004-05. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

9:44 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

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

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