The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Jami Thiessen, and Carrie 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, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Ross Davis, Technology Director, Cody Graves, First Christian Church and Adam Jonnes, Jacklynn Kufahl, Anthony Mosley and Talan Hibler, students.

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

Jami Thiessen led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Cody Graves led in prayer.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.

Carrie Williams made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from May 13 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Ross Davis and several HS students presented information to the board concerning the new Esports program.

DeAnne Binns made a motion to adopt the District Needs Assessment for budget considerations for the 2024-2025 school year. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft asked the board for approval for the Superintendent and Clerk to close out the 2023-2024 year and make transfers as needed. Linda Crotts made a motion to approve the 2023-2024 closeout. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented an amendment to policy JBCC and an update for Chapter K. Jami Thiessen made a motion to adopt the policy updates as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a change (3/10-school, 3/14-no school) to the 2024-2025 calendar for consideration. Carrie Williams made a motion to change the 2024-2025 calendar as presented. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6- 0 (updated calendar attached).

Superintendent Pendergraft sought a motion to move the July board meeting to July 11 and all future meetings to the second Thursday of each month. Linda Crotts made a motion to accept the recommendation. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.

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 5 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:49 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:54 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Sam Eddington (Senior Class Sponsor) and Kassity Graves (MS Assistant Volleyball Coach) beginning the 2024-2025 school year. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the hirings as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:58 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                          Casey Eaton
Clerk/Board of Education                       President/Board of Education