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