The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at 100 N Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Josh Sweaney and Jami Thiessen. Members absent were: Brandon Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Kyle Baldridge, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Arthur Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Director, Ross Davis, Technology Director, Misha Himes, BOE Secretary, Russ Harper, Chief of Police, Cory Moates, County Commissioner, Bobby Hall and John and Natalie Zanatta.

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

Casey Eaton led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.

DeAnn 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 July 13 and 30, 2020 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

President Deringer opened the budget hearing at 6:02 pm.

Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the 2020-2021 budget as printed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.

President Deringer reported on a meeting with area superintendents and school board presidents about the reopening plans.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed the reopening plans.

President Deringer also noted that Tyler Ludwig would be the districts new SRO.

Jami Thiessen expressed her appreciation to Jimmy Hamilton for his SRO duties last year.

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 20 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:06 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:26 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented resignations from Trish Hull as LS Para and Jen Thomas as Bus Monitor. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Caitlin Roberts for LS Para and Bailey Zellmer as Bus Monitor. Casey Eaton made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the negotiated agreement for 2020-2021 as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0. 

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended a 1.5% increase for classified staff. Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the 1.5% increase for classified staff as recommended by Superintendent Pendergraft. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0. 

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended a 1.5% increase for administrative staff. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the 1.5% increase for administrative staff as recommended by Superintendent Pendergraft. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to adopt Executive Order No. 20-59, without exceptions. The motion failed for lack of a second.

Cory Moates, County Commissioner, discussed the county’s position on Executive Order 20-59.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.

8:15 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                                                        Dusty Deringer

Clerk/Board of Education                                                     President/Board of Education