The board of Education of USD 508 held a special meeting on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: Dusty Deringer, Brandon Williams, Casey Eaton, Jami Thiessen, Josh Sweaney and Mary Kirkpatrick (via phone). Members absent were DeAnne Binns. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent and Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Ross Davis Technology Director, Misha Himes and Bert Kellum.

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

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Bert Kellum spoke about the City Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a Resolution for the City Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

The board and administrators discussed updates and plans for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year regarding school closures.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended the USD 508 Board of Education approve the use of school facilities for the optional attendance for small group instruction as part of the districts continuous learning plan. Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the recommendation as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resolution regarding graduation requirements during emergency closings. Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resolution regarding wage payments during emergency closings. Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0. 7:32 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education