The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen (via phone) and Carrie Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director and Jeff Street, First Baptist Church.

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

Josh Sweaney led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Jeff Street led in prayer.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to approve the agenda, adding item b, land acquisition, under VI. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.

Linda Crotts made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from December 12 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

President Eaton opened the floor for election of officers. Josh Sweaney made a motion to elect Casey Eaton as president. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 6-1, with Casey Eaton abstaining.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to elect DeAnne Binns as vice president. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-1, with DeAnne Binns abstaining.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to elect Jami Thiessen as governmental relation contact. Kerri Jensen seconded. Jami Thiessen made a motion to elect Kerri Jensen. Carrie Williams seconded. Jami Thiessen received 2 votes, Kerri Jensen received 5 votes. Carried 5-2.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to elect Linda Crotts as the representative to the SEK Interlocal 637 board. DeAnne Binns made a motion to cease nominations. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-1, with Linda Crotts abstaining. Linda Crotts received 6 votes. Carried 6-1, with Linda Crotts abstaining.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the upcoming food service contract renewal, an upcoming ceremony for Don Karnes to the Kansas Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame and an update on our daycare.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board of various items that the district would like to surplus.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to allow Superintendent Pendergaft to list said items on Purple Wave. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.

Linda Crotts made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:19 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:39 p.m. Resume regular session.

Linda Crotts made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:39 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:59 p.m. Resume regular session.

Linda Crotts made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property 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 7-0.

6:59 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:14 p.m. Resume regular session.

Linda Crotts made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:14 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:24 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended continuing discussion and creating a calendar for a 4-day week for the 2023-2024 school year. Linda Crotts made a motion to approve the recommendation. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:25 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                               Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education            President/Board of Education