The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, June 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Kerri Jensen and Josh Sweaney. Members absent were: Casey Eaton, Jami Thiessen and 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, Amber Helwig, Columbus News-Report and Michael Pearce, First Baptist Church-Riverton.
Vice-President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Josh Sweaney led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Michael Pearce led in prayer.
Linda Crotts made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 4-0.
Kerri Jensen made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from May 9 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 4-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft asked the board for approval for the Superintendent and Clerk to close out the 2021-2022 year and make transfers as needed. Linda Crotts made a motion to approve the 2021-2022 closeout. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 4-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on recent state requirements.
Superintendent Pendergraft requested permission to surplus a 1993 and 2005 suburban and a spare Cummins diesel motor and to post them on Purple Wave. Kerri Jensen made a motion to grant permission for the surplus. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 4- 0.
Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on upcoming decisions involving the new SRO.
Linda Crotts 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. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 4-0.
6:30 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:45 p.m. Resume regular session.
Linda Crotts 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 5 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 4-0.
6:45 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:50 p.m. Resume regular session.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented letters of resignation from the following positions:
Kami Butterfield – Senior Class Sponsor
Angela Burrows – Senior Class Sponsor
Caitlin Creech – HS Assistant Volleyball
Jared Miller – MS Assistant Track
Chelsea Woodring – HS Assistant Basketball
Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 4-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring the following positions:
Kelly Nicholson – MS Student Council & HS Assistant Volleyball
Caitlin Creech – Daycare Director
Cristina Norton – Senior Class Sponsor
Teresa Arnall – Paraprofessional
Stephanie Judd – Paraprofessional
Patricia Herrera – Paraprofessional
Linda Crotts made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 4-0.
Linda Crotts made a motion to adjourn. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 4-0.
6:53 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education Vice-President/Board of EducationBoard