The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, May 9, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Jami Thiessen and Brandon Williams. Members absent were: Josh Sweaney. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Steven Bell, First Assembly of God Church and Amber Helwig, Columbus News-Report.

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

Brandon Williams led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Steven Bell led in prayer.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the agenda, adding item b, Student Issue, under VII. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from April 11 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0. 

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended extending the food service contract with OPAA! for the 2022-2023 school year. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Pendergraft. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended Food Service prices for the 2022-2023 school year for approval (Student Breakfast - $2.10, Elementary Student Lunch - $3.00, Secondary Student Lunch - $3.25, Adult Breakfast - $2.80, Adult Lunch - $4.60). Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the recommendation. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on Summer School, the District Daycare and Graduation.

Superintendent Pendergraft requested that the board forgive six snow/COVID days (January 13-14, February 2-4, 17). Linda Crotts made a motion to forgive the days requested. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation to purchase a 2022 Chevy Suburban. Linda Crotts made a motion to accept the recommendation. Brandon

Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

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 openmeeting will resume in 30 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried6-0.

6:40 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:10 p.m. Resume regular session.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss confidential student information to the exception relating to actions adversely or favorable affecting a student 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:10 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:25 p.m. Resume regular session.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss confidential student information to the exception relating to actions adversely or favorable affecting a student 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:25 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:40 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented letters of resignation from Karessa Cannon, 4th grade teacher, Thad White, HS Language Arts, Kristina Emerson, Medical Assistant and Angela Yarbrough, Senior Sponsor. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring the following positions: Casey Mayfield – HS Language Arts

Jeff McCoy – Permanent Substitute/ALC Monitor

Chelsea Woodring – Social Emotional Intervention Specialist

Erin Ogle – 4th Grade Teacher

Baylee Booker – PK Teacher

Danielle Murphy – 2nd Grade Teacher

Terri Adams – Reassign from 2nd Grade to PK

Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation to renew certified contracts for the 2022-2023 school year. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the recommendation. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the traffic signal near Central.

The board expressed their appreciation to all the teachers of USD 508 for their hardwork.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to adjourn. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:55 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                           Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education                        President/Board of Education