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The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, April 12, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Terry Daniel, Chuck Wren, Chuck Sweeton, DeAnne Binns, Melanie Bingham, Kim Wilson and Wayne Stith. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Jamie Carlisle, Robert Womack, Mike Cook, Roger McKinney, Doug Gatewood and Gary Krokroskia.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.
Kim Wilson made a motion to adopt the annotated agenda adding a report from Doug Gatewood under Item IV, and adding Cheerleading Sponsor under Item VI. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which included approval of bills, treasurer’s report and minutes of March 8, and April 5th, 2004. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

Representative Doug Gatewood reported on legislative issues. He reported that the legislature will reconvene on April 28th for a full session and the school finance bill should be finalized in that session.

Jamie Carlisle reported on the state assessment results at Baxter High School. He reported that the figures show that BHS may obtain the Standard of Excellence in Math, but that has not been officially noted by the State. He expressed his gratitude to the teamwork of the faculty at BHS and to the students who did such a fine job on the assessment tests this year.

DeAnne Binns presented a letter of resignation from Jim Giesel for HS Social Studies /Drivers Education and Art Roberts as BHS Head Boys basketball coach. Terry Daniel made a motion to accept the resignations of Jim Giesel and Art Roberts as presented, with regrets. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.

Kim Wilson, DeAnne Binns and Chuck Sweeton reported on their recent trip to National School Board Convention in Orlando, Florida. DeAnne Binns also reported on the upcoming KASB Regional Spring Conference to be held at Greenbush.

Kim Wilson made a motion to hold a special meeting on April 26, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 7-0.

Jamie Carlisle reported that cheerleader tryouts are scheduled for April 25 and we need to hire a cheerleading sponsor. Wayne Stith made a motion to grant the administration permission to offer a contract to a cheerleading sponsor at the end of the 10 day posting period which is April 16th. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.

Dennis Burke reported to the board to be sure to check the website periodically as it is a very good website and is up to date with all the events happening in USD#508. He also reported that on May 21, the last day for faculty, we will be holding a breakfast for all staff and the board will serve breakfast. This will be followed by an awards assembly.

DeAnne Binns invited the board to attend a reception for the Kansas Teacher of the Year teachers to be held at the Museum on April 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Chuck Sweeton 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 40 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent, Mr. Womack and Mr. Krokroskia. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:55 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:35 p.m. Resume regular session.

Wayne Stith made a motion to hire Ashley DeBusk as 4th grade teacher for the 2004-05 school year. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.

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

7:41 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:56 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 5 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, and Superintendent. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:57 p.m. Enter executive session.

8:02 p.m. Resume regular session.

Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 7-0.
Meeting adjourned: 8:04 p.m.Vicki Bradley/Clerk, Board of Education DeAnne Binns, President /Board of Ed.

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