May 24, 2004 Board Minutes

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The Baxter Springs board of education held a special meeting on Monday, May 24, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Chuck Wren and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jamie Carlisle, Mike Cook, Steve Taylor, and Jeffrey Williams.

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 and a word of prayer.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.

Chuck Wren made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss 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 30 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent, and administrators as needed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:03 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:33 p.m. Resume regular session.

Chuck Wren made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss 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 30 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent, and administrators as needed. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:34 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:04 p.m. Resume regular session.

Chuck Wren made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss 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 6-0.

7:04 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:14 p.m. Resume regular session.

Mike Cook recommended hiring Vicki Fields as Middle School Title I teacher for 2004-05. Terry Daniel made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mike Cook to hire Vicki Fields as MS Title I Teacher for 2004-05. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.

Mike Cook recommended hiring Roger Reynolds as MS Athletic Director and MS Head Track Coach for 2004-05. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mike Cook to hire Roger Reynolds as MS Athletic Director and MS Head Track Coach for 2004-05. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.

Mike Cook made a recommendation to hire Tonya Burggraf as MS 8th Grade Volleyball coach for 2004-05. Chuck Wren made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mike Cook to hire Tonya Burggraf as 8th Grade Volleyball coach for 2004-05. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.

Steve Taylor, Mike Cook and Jamie Carlisle reported on the State Assessment Tests that were given in the district. Preliminary results are that all four buildings met Average Yearly Progress (AYP).

Jamie Carlisle reported that the building trades house is ready to be placed on the market. He also reported on state golf, baseball and track events.

Kim Wilson made a motion to adjourn. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.

Meeting adjourned: 7:30 p.m.

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