The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, August 9, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jamie Carlisle, Larry Cannon, Robert Womack, Steve Taylor, Marilyn Gilmore, Roger McKinney and Mike Cook.

President DeAnne Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mike Cook led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and a word of prayer.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the annotated agenda adding an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel, approval of agreement for crossing guards, and approval of agreement for joint in-school suspension. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 4-0.

The board opened the floor for the budget hearing at 6:05 p.m.
Terry Daniel made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of bills, treasurer’s report and minutes of 7-12-04 and 7-22-04. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 4-0.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the negotiated agreement for 2004-05. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 4-0.

DeAnne Binns opened the bid for the bus. Only one bid was received and that bid was from John Marmon in the amount of $700.00. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the bid of John Marmon in the amount of $700.00 Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 4-0.

No bids were received on the 1980 Ford truck. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to allow the Superintendent to advertise the truck for sale. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 4-0.

Terry Daniel 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 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and Marilyn Gilmore.

6:12 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:22 p.m. Resume regular session.

Marilyn Gilmore made a recommendation to hire Sherri Bottero for a 6 1/2 hr. cook position for 2004-05. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of Marilyn Gilmore to hire Sherri Bottero for a 6 1/2 hr. cook position for 2004-05. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 4-0.

Dennis Burke made a recommendation to hire Arthur Commons as cross-country track coach for 2004-05. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to hire Arthur Commons as cross-country track coach for 2004-05. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 4-0.

The board set a tentative date for a planning retreat for September 20, 2004.
Dennis Burke made a recommendation to enter into a joint agreement with the City of Baxter Springs to hire two crossing guards at a cost of $3600.00 each, with the school district paying for one guard and the city paying for the other. Both guards would be hired by the City of Baxter Springs and the City would bill the district for one salary. Terry Daniel made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to enter into the joint agreement with the City of Baxter for crossing guards. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 4-0.

Dennis Burke recommended entering into an agreement with USD#404 for in-school suspension for 2004-05. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to enter into an agreement with USD#404 for in-school suspension for 04-05. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 4-0.

Dennis Burke presented the board with preliminary figures on the Middle School restrooms and HS football concession stand remodel.

Dennis Burke discussed with the board the possibility of a cooperative agreement with USD#404 for a co-ed soccer program. The board directed Mr. Burke to gather more information for further discussion.

Dennis Burke recommended hiring a part-time grounds keeper. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the position of a part-time grounds keeper. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 4-0.

Jamie Carlisle reported on MAYB Basketball. He stated that a stipend of $100 was given from the Chanute coach and $250.00 given from Mr. And Mrs. Jamie Carlisle to Baxter High School from the ticket sales. There were three teams from Baxter that participated at no cost to the teams since our school was the site for the tournament. He reported that nineteen teams participated in the tournament.

The budget hearing ended with no patrons being present to protest the budget. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the budget for 2004-05 as printed. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 4-0.

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 10 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board and Superintendent. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 4-0.

7:14 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:24 p.m. Resume regular session.

Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 4-0.

7:25 p.m. Meeting adjourned.