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.