The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 6:00 pm at 100 North Military. Members present were: Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton, Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen, DeAnne Binns and Mary Kirkpatrick. Members absent were: Brandon Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Director, Misha Himes, Superintendent Secretary and Ross Davis, Technology Director.
President Deringer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Casey Eaton led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.
Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from May 11 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.
President Deringer thanked the administration for the teacher appreciation signs and senior banners. He also reported on an early graduation held for two seniors.
Superintendent Pendergraft asked the board for approval for the Superintendent and Clerk to close out the year and make transfers as needed. DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve 2019-2020 closeout. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported on a new modular building the district will be utilizing for the virtual program. He also spoke about funding for out of state students for the upcoming school year, a 1:1 initiative for Lincoln Elementary and food service meals extending through July 31.
Josh Sweaney 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 30 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:38 pm - Enter executive session.
7:08 pm - Resume regular session.
Jami Thiessen 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 6-0.
7:08 pm - Enter executive session.
7:18 pm - Resume regular session.
Josh Sweaney 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:18 pm - Enter executive session.
7:28 pm - Resume regular session.
Josh Sweaney 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:28 pm - Enter executive session.
7:38 pm - Resume regular session.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented resignations for the following: Kinzie Spencer, HS Assistant Volleyball and Tim Yeargan, HS Teacher and Softball Coach. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Anthony Roberts for HS Girls Basketball. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Jim Berryman for HS Science. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the recommendation. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Chase Johnston for HS Social Studies and HS Assistant Football. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the recommendation. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended reassigning Matt Mims to HS
Paraprofressional. DeAnne Binns made a motion to accept the recommendation. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 5-1, with Josh Sweaney abstaining.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:44 pm - Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education