The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, February 13, 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 and Carrie Williams. 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, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Director, Ross Davis, Technology Director, Wendy Zustiak, Caitlin McCoy 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 as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.

DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from January 9 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented the proposed 2023-2024 school calendar for consideration.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the 2023-2024 school calendar. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on a possible esports program for the HS.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to research esports further. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the upcoming food service renewal.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on drug policy adjustments.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to amend the drug policy regarding required counseling. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 7-0.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee to the non-elected personnel exception 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. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:08 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:18 p.m. Resume regular session.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee 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 7-0.

7:18 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:23 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a letter of resignation from Taylor Boucher as HS Social Science at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the resignation as presented. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Tyler Zustiak for Secondary Vocal Music (2023-2024 school year) and Jeff McCoy for MS Assistant Track (2022-2023 school year). Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to adjourn. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:26 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                             Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education                          President/Board of Education