The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, December

9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns,

Chuck Sweeton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Brandon Williams, Dusty Deringer, Josh

Sweaney and Casey Eaton. Also present were: David Pendergraft,

Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger

Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director,

Amanda Walker & Wendy Zustiak, CS Teachers and Jami Thiessen.

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

Brandon Williams led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.

Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Josh

Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included

approval of the bills, approval of minutes from November 11th & 19th and

approval of the treasurer’s report. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented Chuck Sweeton with a plaque honoring

him for over 16 years of service to the Board of Education.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the certified sick leave pool and gave an

update on the traffic signal. He also reported on a recent meeting with area

superintendents and Richard Hilderbrand to discuss At Risk funding and a recent

tour of the virtual program in Joplin, MO.

Chuck Sweeton left the meeting at 6:30 pm and was gone for the remainder of

the meeting.

Principal White reported on the recent veteran’s assembly, the high school

musical, upcoming Christmas concert and finals. Last, he recognized Roger

Reynolds who was chosen as the Hometown Hero.

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 5 minutes in the boardroom. This

meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed.

Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:41 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:46 p.m. Resume regular session.

Cory White recommended hiring Ali Sneed and Brittany Minor for HS Assistant

Softball. Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the recommendation as

presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.