The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Casey Eaton, Dusty Deringer, Brandon Williams, Jami Thiessen, Josh Sweaney and Mary Kirkpatrick. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Amanda Walker, Karessa Cannon, Casi Shaw, Ashley Bingham, Angela Burrows, Kami Butterfield, Wayne Butterfield, Blythe Weaver, Stephanie Dewey, Susan Archer, MS Students selected for the annual Williamsburg trip, Kelli Weaver, Blakney McCandless and Jeff Street, Pastor of First Baptist Church.

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 Jeff Street led in prayer.

Carrie Oakes, Clerk, administered the oath of office to newly elected board member, Jami Thiessen. Upon taking the oath of office, Mrs. Thiessen assumed her duties as an active board member and participated in all further business of the board meeting.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

President Binns opened the floor for election of officers. President Binns made a nomination to elect Dusty Deringer as president. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the nomination as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

Casey Eaton made a motion to elect Brandon Williams as vice president. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.

Casey Eaton made a motion to elect Dusty Deringer as governmental relation contact. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to elect Jami Thiessen as the representative to the SEK Interlocal 637 board. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from December 9 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

Susan Archer, Casi Shaw and three middle school students presented on their Williamsburg trip, with a special thanks to the board of education for their support.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on a recent policy update passed by the Kansas State Board of Education. It was agreed to table passing the policy until next month’s board meeting.

Superintendent Pendergraft informed the board of the recent sale of a bus and an gave an update on the traffic signal.

Principal White reported on Scholars Bowl, Basketball and a recent assembly from the American Heart Association.

Principal Womack began by thanking the Central staff for their support and hard work. He also reported on the recent Christmas program, new doors at Central and recent assemblies.

Principal Boeckman gave a special thanks to all the local organizations that helped our students during the holidays. He also reported on the recent Christmas program and gave a special thanks to the custodians and maintenance crew for all their hard work over the break. He also noted Holly High is doing a wonderful job in her role as school nurse.

Art Roberts reported on an adult graduate and virtual accreditation.

Brandon Williams 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. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:32 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:42 p.m. Resume regular session.

Mary Kirkpatrick 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 15 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:42 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:57 p.m. Resume regular session.

Mary Kirkpatrick 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.