The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney and Jami Thiessen. Members absent were: DeAnne Binns and Carrie Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator 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.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

Linda Crotts made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from June 10 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft informed the board of Revenue Neutral Rate intentions for 2024-2025.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented changes to the drug policy. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the changes as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended approving policies L & M. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept policies L & M as presented. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

Josh Sweaney a motion to enter into executive session to discuss employer- employee negotiations 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:19 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:24 p.m. Resume regular session.

Josh Sweaney 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 5-0.

6:24 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:34 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft requested a motion to sell the property at 335 Lincoln Ave. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the sale of property at 335 Lincoln Ave. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:47 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

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