The Baxter Springs board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, February 14, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Kim Wilson, Melanie Bingham, DeAnne Binns, Chuck Wren, Terry Daniel and Wayne Stith. Also present were: Dennis Burke, Vicki Bradley, Roger McKinney, Jennie Belle Allen, Clark Hall, Beth Powell, Jeff Street, Steve Taylor, Sam Ames, Rhonda Ames, Stephanie Lewis, Robert Womack, Caleb Williamson, Cody Garvin, Jamie Carlisle, Mike Cook and Larry Cannon.

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. Rev. Jeff Street of 1st Baptist Church led the board and guests in a board of prayer.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to approve the annotated agenda adding resignations under Item XI and an executive session to discuss a student matter under Item IX. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.

Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, treasurer’s report and approval of minutes from January 10 and February 7, 2005. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 6-0.

Clark Hall gave a report on the grounds and landscaping. He went over accomplishments that have been done during the past year and future needs. He asked for the purchase of a reel mower at $5,500.00. Chuck Wren made a motion to approve the purchase of a reel mower at $5,500 as requested. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.

Jennie Bell Allen reported on the HOSTS program at Central School. The board commended Ms. Allen on a job well done in this program.

Cody Garvin, Senior Class President, presented an itinerary for the Senior Trip to San Antonio, TX May 6-May 8, 2005. He requested permission for the approval of the trip and for the board to provide a pizza party and transportation for the class to the Tulsa airport and back. Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the request for the Senior Trip as presented and to provide a pizza party and transportation to and from the airport as requested. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6-0.
Dennis Burke presented the 2005-06 school calendar for approval. Wayne Stith made a motion to approve the school calendar for 05-06 as presented. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.

Wayne Stith made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss matters affecting a student and 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 15 minute period of time. This executive session shall include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Kim Wilson seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:48 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:03 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 and Superintendent. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.

Melanie Bingham, Vice-President read a resignation from Brett Hartley as High School Assistant Baseball Coach, and a resignation from Karen Krokroskia as teacher. Chuck Wren made a motion to accept the resignations of Brett Hartley and Karen Krokroskia with regrets. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 6-0.

Dennis Burke recommended extending the contracts of all principals through the 2006-07 school year. Wayne Stith made a motion to accept the recommendation of Dennis Burke to extend the contracts of all principals through the 2006-07 school year. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6-0.

Dennis Burke made a recommendation to hire Shelly Grimes and Kyle Crotts as HS Assistant Track Coaches and to hire Bert Kellum as HS/MS Assistant Track Coach for the 2004-05 school year. Melanie Bingham made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mr. Burke to hire Kyle Crotts, Shelly Grimes and Bert Kellum as presented. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.

Dennis Burke made a recommendation to hire Lynn Hartley and Jim Grimes as HS Assistant Baseball Coaches with the salary being split equally between the two. Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mr. Burke to hire Lynn Hartley and Jim Grimes for HS Assistant baseball coaches as presented. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to table the audit report until the March meeting. Wayne Stith seconded. Carried 6-0.

Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Chuck Wren seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:21 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

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