The USD#508 board of education held a special board meeting on Monday, April 24, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at 1108 Military.   Members present were:  DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton, Mary Kirkpatrick and Josh Sweaney (5:05 p.m. via telephone).  Members absent were:  Brandon Williams.  Also present were:  David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Vicki Bradley, Clerk, Robert Womack, Central Principal, Ken Boeckman, Lincoln Principal, Cory White, HS Principal and Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director.

President Binns called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.  Dusty Deringer seconded.  Carried 5-0.

President Binns presented a letter of resignation from Erika Smith as elementary music teacher.  Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the resignation of Erika Smith as elementary music teacher as presented.  Casey Eaton seconded.  Carried 5-0.

Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy rights of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time.  This session is to include the board, Superintendent, and administrators as needed.  Casey Eaton seconded.  Carried 5-0.

5:03 p.m.  Enter executive session.

5:05 p.m.  Josh Sweaney joined the session via telephone.

5:13 p.m.  Resume regular session.

Dusty Deringer made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy rights of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 15 minute period of time.  This session is to include the board, Superintendent, and administrators as needed.  Casey Eaton seconded.  Carried 6-0.

5:14 p.m.  Enter executive session.

5:22 p.m.  Josh Sweaney arrived at the meeting in person and was present for all further business.

5:29 p.m.  Resume regular session.

Casey Eaton made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy rights of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time.  Josh Sweaney seconded. This session is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Carried 6-0.

5:30 p.m.  Enter executive session.

5:40 p.m.  Resume regular session.

Cory White made a recommendation to hire Alan Hibler as HS Head Boys Basketball Coach and Social Studies teacher at MS for 2017-18.   Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the recommendation of Cory White to hire Alan Hibler as HS Head Boys Basketball Coach and Social Studies teacher at MS for 2017-18.  Casey Eaton seconded.  Carried 6-0

Robert Womack made a recommendation to hire Kimberly Neill as elementary music teacher for 2017-18.  Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the recommendation of Robert Womack to hire Kimberly Neill as elementary music teacher for 2017-18.  Mary Kirkpatrick seconded.  Carried 6-0.

Robert Womack made a recommendation to hire Amanda Williamson and Tiffany Culley as 6^th grade teachers for 2017-18.  Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation of Robert Womack to hire Amanda Williamson and Tiffany Culley as 6^th grade teachers for 2017-18.  Casey Eaton seconded.  Carried 6-0.

Cory White made a motion to hire Baily Oehme as HS Head Cheerleading Coach for 2017-18.  Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the recommendation of Cory White to hire Baily Oehme as HS Head Cheerleading Coach for 2017-18.  Josh Sweaney seconded.  Carried 6-0.

Casey Eaton made a motion to adjourn.  Josh Sweaney seconded.  Carried 6-0.

5:45 p.m.  Meeting adjourned. 

Vicki Bradley                                    DeAnne Binns

Clerk/Board of Education              President/Board of Education