The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Brandon Williams, Casey Eaton, Chuck Sweeton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Josh Sweaney and Dusty Deringer (via phone). Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Arthur Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Misha Himes, BOE Secretary, Stephanie Dewey, MS Teacher and Tracy Rowe, pastor of Park Hill Nazarene in Galena, KS.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Brandon Williams led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Tracy Rowe led in prayer.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from July 8, 2019 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
President Binns opened the budget hearing at 6:02 pm. No patrons were present for the hearing.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the 2019-2020 budget as printed. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented Resolution 08122019 for a Medicaid fee for service regarding SEK Interlocal 637.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve Resolution 08122019. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
President Binns commended the USD 508 staff on their hard work getting buildings and grounds ready for the 2019-2020 school year.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported on a change in drug testing companies and an update on the traffic signal.
Principal Boeckman reported on teacher inservice, fall festival and open house.
Principal Womack reported on enrollment, teacher inservice and the student’s return.
Principal Walker thanked Daymon McCorkle and the custodial staff for their hard work getting the buildings ready. He also reported on enrollment and teacher inservice.
Principal White reported on teacher inservice, athletic conditioning week and thanked Daymon McCorkle and the custodial staff for their hard work during the summer.
Art Roberts reported on enrollment, orientation and the graduation of a fifth year senior.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:20 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:30 p.m. Resume regular session.
President Binns presented resignations from Brenda Locke and Misha Himes for HS Musical, Nikki Williams for Freshman Class Sponsor, Arthur Commons for Sophomore Class Sponsor, Anthony Roberts for MS Head Track and Nancy Daniels for HS STUCO. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Kinzie Spencer for HS Assistant Volleyball, Jared Miller for MS Assistant Football and Nikki Williams as Senior Class Sponsor. Mary Kirkpatrick made a
motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the negotiated agreement for 2019-2020 as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7- 0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended a 1.5% increase for classified and administrative staff.
Josh Sweeney made a motion to approve the 1.5% increase for classified and administrative staff as recommended by Superintendent Pendergraft. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Chuck Sweeton commended Daymon McCorkle and the custodial and maintenance crew for all their hard work that they do for the district.
Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:49 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education