The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Thursday,August 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: 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, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Art Roberts, Virtual Director, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal and Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator.

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

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

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

Kerri Jensen made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from July 10 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the budget, enrollment updates and policy updates.

Josh Sweaney 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:35 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:40 p.m. Resume regular session.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an 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 6-0.

6:40 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:45 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Leslie Bowman for HS Scholars Bowl. Linda Crotts made a motion to accept the resignation as presented. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring the following:

Stacy Vanatta, HS Senior Sponsor

Jeff McCandless, Part time HS Teacher

Hailey Harper, Full time daycare worker

Addyson Butler, Full time daycare worker

Ana Zustiak, HS Scholars Bowl

Jon Bruce, Substitute bus driver

Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to approve the negotiated agreement for 2025-2026 as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0 – Roll Call Vote: Crotts, Y, Eaton, Y, Jensen, Y, Sweaney, Y, Thiessen, Y and Williams, Y.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended a 2.5% increase for classified, daycare and administrative staff. Carrie Williams made a motion to approve the increases as presented. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:50 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                            Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education                        President/Board of Education

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Thursday, July 10,

2025 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: 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, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal Art Roberts, Virtual Director and Arthur Commons, Curriculum Director.

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

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

Kerri Jensen made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 5-0.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from June 12 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft informed the board of Revenue Neutral Rate intentions for 2025-2026.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed the District and Building Needs Assessment for the 2025-2026 School Year. Carrie Williams made a motion to accept the District and Building Needs Assessment for the 2025-2026 School Year. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0. Linda Crotts made a motion to make additional changes to the transportation student policy. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented updates to policies JBCD, JGFGB, JH, KBC, KGB, KM and KN. Kerri Jensen made a motion to adopt the policy updates as presented. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 5-0.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to add a new student cell phone policy at the high school. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 5-0.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an employer-employee negotiations 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.

6:22 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:32 p.m. Resume regular session. Jami Thiessen 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:32 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:42 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Caitlin Creech, Daycare Director and Aleigh Grimes, Daycare Worker. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Melanie Tash, Bus Monitor, Ryleigh Price, Daycare Director and Jessica Judd, USD 508 Para. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:44 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education             President/Board of Education

The board of Education of USD 508 held a special meeting on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Jami Thiessen and Carrie Williams. Members absent were: Kerri Jensen and Josh Sweaney. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk and Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal.

President Eaton called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 4-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended accepting a bid from KICS (Kansas Insurance Cooperative for Schools) for property and work comp insurance. Carrie Williams made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 4-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Caitlin Creech as Daycare Director.

Linda Crotts made a motion to accept the resignation as presented. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 4-0.

12:22 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                  Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education               President/Board of Education

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: 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, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Art Roberts, Virtual Director, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, and Arthur Commons, Curriculum Director.

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

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

Carrie Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from May 8 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented the 2023-2024 Audit Report. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the 2023-2024 Audit Report. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed the District Needs Assessment for budget considerations for the 2025-2026 school year.

Superintendent Pendergraft asked the board for approval for the Superintendent and Clerk to close out the 2024-2025 year and make transfers as needed. Kerri Jensen made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 closeout. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed property insurance updates.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented updates to policies BBC, CN, DFE, DFH, GAACB, IB and JBC. Jami Thiessen made a motion to adopt the policy updates as presented. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft requested permission to surplus a t-shirt screen printer. Linda Crotts made a motion to grant permission for the surplus. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

Jami Thiessen 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:58 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:03 p.m. Resume regular session.

Jami Thiessen 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:03 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:06 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Sam Eddington, Senior Class Sponsor, AJ Himes, Elementary Para, Kelly Noakes, Bus Driver, Shayna Spaulding, Bus Driver and Katie Kemp, Elementary Teacher. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Kolton Williamson, HS Assistant Boys Basketball, Josh Ames, HS Assistant Girls Basketball, Olivia Moser, Elementary Teacher and Katlin Mansfield, Elementary Teacher. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 5-1 with Jami Thiessen abstaining.

Jami Thiessen expressed her appreciation for everything the teachers do even throughout the summer.

7:10 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                            Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education                         President/Board of Education

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen. Members absent were: Carrie Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Art Roberts, Virtual Director, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal.

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

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

Kerri Jensen made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 5-0.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from April 10 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0. Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the food service contract renewal with OPAA! Food Service for the 2025-2026 school year. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented.

Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended Food Service prices for the 2025-2026 school year for approval (Student Breakfast – $2.55, Elementary Student Lunch – $3.55, Secondary Student Lunch - $3.80, Adult Breakfast - $3.35, Adult Lunch - $5.25). Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the recommendation. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed the development of the Needs Assessment for the district and each building.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented the board with the district Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP). Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the presented plan for the district. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on district health and property insurance.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended changing the 2025-2026 calendar to accommodate the September 2025 count day. August 18 will be a non-attendance day, while September 22 will be a regular attendance day. Linda Crotts made a motion to accept the recommendation. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended to surplus maintenance and weight equipment on Purple Wave. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the recommendation. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 5-0.

Jami Thiessen 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 5-0.

6:45 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:55 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Lynn Hartley as High School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach and Auston Himes from Middle School Assistant Football. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Kyle Crotts, High School Head Girls Basketball Coach. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:59 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                                Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education                             President/Board of Education

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: Linda Crotts (6:05 pm), Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney and Jami Thiessen. Members absent were: Carrie Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Art Roberts, Virtual Director, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Director and Blaise Bauer, Mammoth Sports Construction.

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

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

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 4-0.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from March 13 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 4-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed policy updates.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept Chapters JGFGAA, JGFGBA and KN as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 4-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended passing district capacities (Chapter JBCC) for the 2025-2026 school year (removing capacities for Virtual). Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the recommendation. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 4-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented the board with facility updates.

Linda Crotts made a motion to proceed with the design and build process of the new practice facility with Mammoth Sports Construction. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed the development of the Needs Assessment for the district and each building. Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the district Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP).

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed the upcoming filing date for board vacancies.

Jami Thiessen 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:04 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:14 p.m. Resume regular session.

Jami Thiessen 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:14 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:19 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Mark LaTurner as High School Girls Basketball Coach. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the resignation as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Stacy Hollingsworth, High School Language Arts and Cheryl Moser, High School Musical Music Director. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:27 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                              Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education           President/Board of Education

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen

and Carrie Williams. Members absent were: DeAnne Binns. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Art Roberts, Virtual Director, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal and Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal.

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

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

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

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

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed policy updates.

Linda Crotts made a motion to accept Chapters G & I as presented. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft requested the board forgive the two remaining snow days. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on a recent Student Safety Taskforce meeting.

Cory White updated the board on a recent entrepreneurship fair that some of our HS students participated in.

Jami Thiessen 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 15 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:25 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:40 p.m. Resume regular session.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations 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 6-0.

6:40 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:50 p.m. Resume regular session.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations 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 6-0.

6:50 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:00 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from DeAnne Binns as a USD 508 School Board Member. Superintendent Pendergraft extended thanks to Mrs. Binns for her devotion to the students of USD 508 for the last 62 years (37 as a teacher and 25 as a board member). Carrie Williams made a motion to accept the resignation as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Chelsea Woodring, HS Girls Assistant Basketball, Becky Qualls, HS Language Arts, Nichole Conner, MS Yearbook and MS Concessions and Cyndi Kinsch, MS Concessions. Linda Crotts made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Preston Crockett, Spring  e-Sports, Kim Maute, 2025-2026 HS Musical Director and Trey White, 2024-2025 HS Assistant Track. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation to extend all administrator contracts through the 2026-2027 school year. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:14 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                               Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education           President/Board of Education

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen and Carrie Williams (6:18 pm). Members absent were: DeAnne Binns. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kevin Wade, MS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Director, Ross Davis, Technology Directory, Matt Campbell, Ali Dake, Machelle Smith, Kayla Cullers, Kyla White, Kamdyn Nickles, Barry Albious, Kristi Davis, Cheyenne Fry and Josh Fry.

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

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

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

Linda Crotts 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. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0. Kayla Cullers and Matt Campbell spoke to the board about the C4 Wrestling Academy and requested the board consider a wrestling program in the future at USD 508 for MS & HS.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed policy updates.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept Chapter D as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft sought approval from the board to sell the Building Trades home located at 220 E 11th, Baxter Springs, KS. Jami Thiessen made a motion to allow the sale of the house. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to move the March 24 make up day to March 31. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0 Superintendent Pendergraft presented the proposed 2025-2026 school calendar for consideration. Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 school calendar. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.

Ross Davis updated the board on the upcoming E-rate cycle and bids. The CDW bid for Wired and Wireless Network upgrade is $79,548 and the Provision Data Solutions bid for FireWall is $13,990. The district will be reimbursed 80% of these costs. Carrie Williams made a motion to accept the presented bids. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the Neighborhood Revitalization Program for the City of Baxter Springs. Josh Sweaney madea motion to renew the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the new practice facility.

Arthur Commons addressed the board on future college credit hours for high school students.

Josh Sweaney 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:18 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:28 p.m. Resume regular session.

Josh Sweaney 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:28 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:33 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Katie Patterson, 3rd grade teacher and a retirement from Nancy Daniels, HS teacher. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the resignation/retirement as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Landon Abbott as Assistant High School Baseball. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the recommendation. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:34 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                              Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education           President/Board of Education

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen and Carrie Williams. Members absent were: DeAnne Binns. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Virtual Learning Director, Ross Davis, Tech Director, Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Director, Blaise Bauer and Beau Hewins, Mammoth Sports Construction.

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

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

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

Carrie Williams 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. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

President Eaton opened the floor for election of officers. Carrie Williams made a motion to retain all current officers. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.

Blaise Bauer and Beau Hewins with Mammoth Sports Construction updated the board on plans for an indoor practice facility.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed policy updates.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept Chapter C as presented. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on a replacement bus and a recent Powerschool data breach.

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 6-0.

7:19 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:29 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented resignations from Louis Morgan and Kimberly Neill as HS Musical Directors. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:33 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                            Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education         President/Board of Education

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Casey Eaton, Jami Thiessen and Carrie Williams. Members absent were: Linda Crotts, Kerri Jensen and Josh Sweaney. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Art Roberts, Virtual School Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator and Michael Pearce, Riverton First Baptist Church.

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 Michael Pearce led in prayer.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 4-0.

Carrie Williams made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from November 14 and approval of the treasurer’s report. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 4-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed policy updates.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept policy GAOE as presented. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 4-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the district’s new accounting software. He also requested permission from the board to purchase a replacement for a bus that was recently totaled.

DeAnne Binns made a motion to allow Superintendent Pendergraft to purchase a bus up to, but not exceeding, $80,000. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 4-0.

Jami Thiessen 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. Carrie WIlliams seconded. Carried 4-0.

6:27 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:37 p.m. Resume regular session.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to extend the contract of Superintendent Pendergraft through the 2027-2028 school year.DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 4-0.

6:39 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                           Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education         President/Board of Education