The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, September 13, 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, Chuck Wren and Terry Daniel. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Steve Taylor, Mike Cook, Ross Davis, Rev. Whitley and Jo Ann Thomasson.

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

Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the agenda. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 6-0.

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of bills, treasurer’s report and minutes of 8-9-04. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 6-0.

Chuck Wren arrived and was present for all further action.

Ross Davis gave a district technology update. He explained the Powerschool Program and the parental access available from homes. Parents with computers at home can access everything from district activities, to students grades and lunch accounts. The board commended him on the great job he’s doing.

DeAnne Binns presented the building site councils for approval with additional members to be added at a later date. Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the site councils for each building with additional members to be added at a later date. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.

Dennis Burke made a recommendation to hire Clark Hall as a part-time grounds keeper. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to hire Clark Hall as a part-time grounds keeper. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

DeAnne Binns reported on the KASB Region 3 Fall Meeting to be held October 14, 2004 at Southeast High School. She encouraged all members who could to attend.
The board set the date of Tuesday, September 21, 2004 as the planning retreat to determine the feasibility of proposed renovations within the district. The retreat will be at 6:00 p.m. in the middle school board room.

Dennis Burke recommended the approval of district transportation guidelines which will be made available to parents who have students riding buses within the district. Wayne Stith made a motion to approve the transportation guidelines as presented. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.

Dennis Burke informed the board on current enrollment figures and comparisons from the 03-04 year. Currently the district is down 23 students.

Steve Taylor reported on changes made at Lincoln Elementary due to the full day kindergarten classes and congratulated Alma Cook on winning Kansas Teacher of The Year Region 2.

Chuck Wren inquired on the expansion of the shop area at the high school. This expansion will be addressed at the planning retreat on September 21.

Chuck Wren made a motion to adjourn. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:40 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Jo Ann Thomasson DeAnne Binns
Acting Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education