The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were:DeAnne Binns (Zoom), Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton, Mary Kirkpatrick,Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen and Brandon Williams. Also present were:David Pendergraft, Superintendent (Zoom), Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk,Cory White, HS Principal, Kyle Baldridge, HS Assistant Principal, RobertWomack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts,Alternative Learning Director, Ross Davis, Technology Director, AmberHellwig, Cherokee County Advocate and Jeff Street, Pastor of the FirstBaptist Church.

President Deringer 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.

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

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

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

Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to elect Dusty Deringer as governmental relation contact. Josh Sweaney 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.

Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from December 14 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.

President Deringer discussed how the district would handle situations due to incapacitated employees. He also reported on committee assignments,bond refinancing, future stimulus funds and the superintendent evaluation. Last, he updated the board on recent legislative updates and acknowledged First Assembly of God Church for providing shoes for every student in the district at Christmas.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on FFCRA leave time, a change to the school photography company and additional stimulus funding.

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. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:31 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:01 p.m. 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 15 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:01 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:16 p.m. Resume regular session.

Jami Thiessen discussed possible solutions for prom. She also confirmed website links for travelling basketball games, which are included on the school website.

President Deringer discussed graduation.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried

7-0.

7:27 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                                        Dusty Deringer

Clerk/Board of Education                                     President/Board of Education