The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Casey Eaton, Dusty Deringer, Chuck Sweeton and Josh Sweaney. Members absent were: Brandon Williams and Mary Kirkpatrick. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Asst. Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Kinzie Spencer, student teacher and Taffy Keltner, OPAA! Food Director.

 President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 

Casey Eaton led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Josh Sweaney led in the Lord’s Prayer.

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

Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from October 14th and approval of the treasurer’s report. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

OPAA! Food Director, Taffy Keltner, addressed concerns from the board about the food service program.

President Binns reported on a recent meeting of the virtual school committee and commended the band for their participation in the Veteran’s Day parade.

Superintendent Pendergraft gave an update on the traffic signal and the sale of a retired bus.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to allow Superintendent Pendergraft to proceed with the sale of the bus using Purple Wave. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergaft also reported on a visit to the Spring Hill Virtual Program. 

Principal Boeckman reported on the Donor’s Choose program, Donuts with Dad on November 20 and the upcoming Christmas program.

Principal Womack commended his students on their patriotism. He also reported on Book Character Day on November 26 and the upcoming Christmas program.

Principal Walker reported on PT conferences, a new ZAP incentive and the fall food drive.

Principal White reported on the fall choir concert, College and Career Day and the recent Scholar’s Bowl meet with a special thanks to all of those who helped. He also mentioned the Veteran’s Day program, KU Honor’s Banquet, Community Blood Drive and an ACT prep course on November 25. Last, he mentioned the school musical, The Wizard of Oz, which will be November 15 and 16 at 7 pm.

Art Roberts reported on PT conferences and a recent graduate of the virtual school. He also commended the high school on the recent Veteran’s Day assembly.

Dusty Deringer 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. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:48 p.m. Enter executive session. 

6:58 p.m. Resume regular session.

President Binns presented a resignation from Tim Parrish as Head HS Football Coach. Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the resignation as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

President Binns presented a resignation from Stacy Skye as USD 508 Para effective 12/31/2019. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the resignation as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

Cory White recommended hiring Art Roberts for HS Assistant Girls Basketball. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 5-0.

Dusty Deringer spoke about the Touchdown Club end of year banquet held on Sunday.

Casey Eaton made a motion to adjourn. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0. 

7:02 p.m. Meeting adjourned. 

Carrie Oakes                            DeAnne Binns 

Clerk/Board of Education          President/Board of Education