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