The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at 100 N Military. Members present were: Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Josh Sweaney (6:05 pm), Jami Thiessen and Brandon Williams. Members absent were: DeAnne Binns. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Kyle Baldridge, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MSPrincipal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Holly High, District Nurse, Tyler Ludwig, School Resource Officer, Amber Helwig, Cherokee County Advocate and Pastor Jeff Street, First Baptist Church.
President Deringer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Brandon Williams led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Jeff Street led in prayer.
Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5-0.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from September 14 and 21, 2020 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 5-0.
President Deringer thanked Arthur Commons for providing remote learning help for parents on the USD 508 website. He also talked about evaluations for staff.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported current COVID cases and enrollment numbers.
Art Roberts commended Lindi Schmelzer on qualifying for state golf.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:14 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:29 p.m. Resume regular session.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Jenny Hagen for medical assistant. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:31 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at 100 N Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns (via Zoom), Dusty Deringer (via Zoom), Casey Eaton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Josh Sweaney (via Zoom), Jami Thiessen (via Zoom) and Brandon Williams (via Zoom). Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Kyle Baldridge, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Arthur Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Director, Courtney Buck, Technology Integration, Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Supervisor, Misha Himes, BOE Secretary, Patricia Braden, OPAA Director and Amber Helwig, Cherokee County Advocate.
President Deringer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Casey Eaton led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and President Deringer led in prayer.
President Deringer extended condolences to the family of L.E. “Bud” Johnson and led the board in a moment of silence.
DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from August 10 and 14, 2020 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.
President Deringer reported on resources that will be made available to parents in regards to remote learning. He also reported on staff recognition. Last, he spoke about gating criteria.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended raising the substitute teacher rate of pay to $100/day. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the recommendation. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented changing the sick leave pool policy in the Classified Handbook. President Deringer made a motion to accept the changes to the 2020-2021 Classified Handbook and to eliminate #12 in the sick pool guidelines. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented information on the Payroll Tax Holiday. Casey Eaton recommended not participating in the Payroll Tax Holiday. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft updated the school board on enrollment numbers and the recent Spark grant distributed by the county.
Casey Eaton made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:27 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:42 p.m. Resume regular session.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Carolyn Ward as MS Yearbook Sponsor. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the resignation as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Caitlin Roberts for HS Assistant Volleyball, Ali Sneed as HS STUCO sponsor and Nicole Conner and Lori Kellum as MS Yearbook sponsors. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.
Jami Thiessen commended Holly High for her hard work as school nurse since school began. She also noticed Ross Davis, Courtney Buck and Jared Miller for getting technology into the hands of every student.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
8:03 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The board of Education of USD 508 held a special meeting on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at 100 N Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Josh Sweaney (1:06 pm), Jami Thiessen (via phone), Brandon Williams (via phone). Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Kyle Baldridge, HS Assistant Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, LS Teachers: Katie Kemp, Amber Marrett, Missy Swob, Miranda Clark and Kim Hall, Abbey Ames, CS Teacher and Misha Himes, BOE secretary.
President Deringer called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
President Deringer discussed the Re-entry Plan for 2020-2021. Josh Sweaney arrived at 1:06 pm and was present for the remainder of the meeting. DeAnne Binns left at 1:55 pm and was absent for the remainder of the meeting.
Dusty Deringer made a motion to adopt the revised language of the Re-entry Plan for 2020-2021. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 4-2, with Josh Sweaney and Brandon Williams voting no.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
2:13 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at 100 N Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Josh Sweaney and Jami Thiessen. Members absent were: Brandon Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Kyle Baldridge, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Arthur Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Director, Ross Davis, Technology Director, Misha Himes, BOE Secretary, Russ Harper, Chief of Police, Cory Moates, County Commissioner, Bobby Hall and John and Natalie Zanatta.
President Deringer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Casey Eaton led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
DeAnn Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.
Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from July 13 and 30, 2020 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.
President Deringer opened the budget hearing at 6:02 pm.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the 2020-2021 budget as printed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
President Deringer reported on a meeting with area superintendents and school board presidents about the reopening plans.
Superintendent Pendergraft discussed the reopening plans.
President Deringer also noted that Tyler Ludwig would be the districts new SRO.
Jami Thiessen expressed her appreciation to Jimmy Hamilton for his SRO duties last year.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 20 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:06 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:26 p.m. Resume regular session.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented resignations from Trish Hull as LS Para and Jen Thomas as Bus Monitor. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Caitlin Roberts for LS Para and Bailey Zellmer as Bus Monitor. Casey Eaton made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the negotiated agreement for 2020-2021 as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended a 1.5% increase for classified staff. Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the 1.5% increase for classified staff as recommended by Superintendent Pendergraft. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended a 1.5% increase for administrative staff. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the 1.5% increase for administrative staff as recommended by Superintendent Pendergraft. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to adopt Executive Order No. 20-59, without exceptions. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Cory Moates, County Commissioner, discussed the county’s position on Executive Order 20-59.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
8:15 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at 100 N. Military. Members present were: Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton, DeAnne Binns, Mary Kirkpatrick, Josh Sweaney and Brandon Williams (via phone). Members absent were: Jami Thiessen. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Ross Davis, Technology Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Director and Jeff Street, pastor of First Baptist Church.
President Deringer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Casey Eaton led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Jeff Street led in prayer.
Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from June 8 and 22 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0. (copy attached)
President Deringer thanked all those involved in making graduation a success. He also recognized DeAnne Binns and Mary Kirkpatrick for their years of leadership as president and vice-president of the board of education.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented an updated calendar that will allow for extra teacher workdays prior to the start of school (Calendar attached). DeAnne Binns made a motion to accept the revised calendar. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented board policies KMA and KNA for approval. Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve policies KMA and KNA as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on paving the north parking lot for Central School. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to allow Superintendent Pendergraft to proceed with paving the north Central School parking lot for less than $20,000 with Teeter’s Paving. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 5-1, with Josh Sweaney voting nay.
Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the new virtual building. He also briefly discussed the information that has been presented from KSDE on the reopening of schools. More information will be available next week.
Principal White reported on possible changes to senior trip, concessions and associated fundraisers. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept changes to senior trip, concessions and fundraisers as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft notified the board on a meeting about the neighborhood revitalization plan to be held on July 28 at 7 pm at the Baxter Springs Community Center.
Casey Eaton made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:05 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:10 p.m. Resume regular session.
Casey Eaton made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:10 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:15 p.m. Resume regular session.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Jeff McCoy for HS Assistant Football. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.
Principal White commended all of those involved in making graduation a success.
Casey Eaton made a motion to adjourn. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded.
Carried 6-0.
7:19 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: Casey Eaton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Dusty Deringer, Brandon Williams, DeAnne Binns, Jami Thiessen and Josh Sweaney. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Director, Stephanie Dewey, MS Teacher, CS Teachers: Tina Gandy, Laura Spencer, Christina Frampton, Mandy Walker, Kami Butterfield, Susan Womack and Angie Pendergraft, LS Teachers: Casey Roberts, Vicki Faulkner, Katie Kemp and Miranda Clark, Daryl Eagon, auditor and Tony White, KNEA representative.
President Deringer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The board and attendants observed a moment of silence for Jamie Grieshaber, Central Elementary teacher that recently lost her battle with cancer.
Brandon Williams led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from February 10 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Daryl Eagon, CPA of Diehl, Banwort & Bolton, presented the audit findings for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. There were no violations. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2019 as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.
President Deringer reported on the climate assessment, board committees, recent legislative updates, and years of service recognition for school staff.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the stoplight and the upcoming services for Jamie Grieshaber.
Arthur Commons reported on the climate survey and accreditation process.
Stephanie Dewey spoke on behalf of the BSTA.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 30 minutes in the boardroom. This
meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:45 pm Enter executive session. 7:15 pm Resume regular session.
Brandon Williams made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 30 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:15 pm Enter executive session. 7:45 pm Resume regular session.
Brandon Williams made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:45 pm Enter executive session. 7:55 pm Resume regular session.
Brandon Williams made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:55 pm Enter executive session. 8:00 pm Resume regular session.
Brandon Williams made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
8:00 pm Enter executive session. 8:05 pm Resume regular session.
Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation to extend all administrator contracts through the 2022 school year.
Brandon Williams made a motion that all administrator contracts be extended through the 2022 school year. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-1, with Josh Sweaney abstaining.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation letter from Alexis Carpino, HS Science and HS Dance, Baily Oehme, HS Cheer and Cory White, HS Girls Basketball. DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve the resignations as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Matt Mims for HS Head Football. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the hiring of Matt Mims for HS Head Football. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
Casey Eaton expressed condolences to the Channel and Greishaber families on behalf of the board.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0. 8:10 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 6:00 pm at 100 North Military. Members present were: Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton, Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen, DeAnne Binns and Mary Kirkpatrick. Members absent were: Brandon Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Director, Misha Himes, Superintendent Secretary and Ross Davis, Technology Director.
President Deringer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Casey Eaton led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.
Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from May 11 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.
President Deringer thanked the administration for the teacher appreciation signs and senior banners. He also reported on an early graduation held for two seniors.
Superintendent Pendergraft asked the board for approval for the Superintendent and Clerk to close out the year and make transfers as needed. DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve 2019-2020 closeout. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported on a new modular building the district will be utilizing for the virtual program. He also spoke about funding for out of state students for the upcoming school year, a 1:1 initiative for Lincoln Elementary and food service meals extending through July 31.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 30 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:38 pm - Enter executive session.
7:08 pm - Resume regular session.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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.
7:08 pm - Enter executive session.
7:18 pm - Resume regular session.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:18 pm - Enter executive session.
7:28 pm - Resume regular session.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:28 pm - Enter executive session.
7:38 pm - Resume regular session.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented resignations for the following: Kinzie Spencer, HS Assistant Volleyball and Tim Yeargan, HS Teacher and Softball Coach. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Anthony Roberts for HS Girls Basketball. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Jim Berryman for HS Science. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the recommendation. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Chase Johnston for HS Social Studies and HS Assistant Football. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the recommendation. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended reassigning Matt Mims to HS
Paraprofressional. DeAnne Binns made a motion to accept the recommendation. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 5-1, with Josh Sweaney abstaining.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:44 pm - Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 6:00 pm at 100 North Military. Members present were: Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton, Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen, DeAnne Binns, Mary Kirkpatrick and Brandon Williams (via phone). Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Director, Misha Himes, Superintendent Secretary, Ross Davis, Technology Director and Holly High School Nurse.
President Deringer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Casey Eaton led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.
The board observed a moment of silence in honor of Deb Burns, wife of former Superintendent, Tim Burns.
Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from April 13 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended extending the food service contract with OPAA! for the 2020-2021 school year. DeAnne Binns made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Pendergraft. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended Food Service prices for the 2020-2021 school year for approval. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the recommendation. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 7-0.
President Deringer presented a renewal for KASB legal assistance. Casey Eaton made a motion to renew KASB legal assistance for the 2020-2021 school year. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the state guidelines which will dictate what the district can do for graduation. Josh Sweaney made a motion that an outside senior awards and graduation ceremony will be 8:00 pm Friday, July 10, with contingent dates on July 11 or July 12 pending weather. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 4-3.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported on a modular classroom for the Virtual School. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to allow Superintendent Pendergraft to proceed in negotiating for a modular classroom for the Virtual School. Jami Theissen seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported that school lunches will be available through June 30 for children ages 0-18.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:58 pm - Enter executive session.
7:08 pm - Resume regular session.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:08 pm - Enter executive session.
7:18 pm - Resume regular session.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:20 pm - Enter executive session.
7:25 pm - Resume regular session.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented resignations for the following: Jennie Butterfield, 1st grade teacher, Annisa Catron, 1st grade teacher, Tiffany Culley, 4th grade teacher, Nancy Daniels, HS STUCO, Kassity Shafer, HS Assistant Volleyball, Janet Williamson, KRR Program Coordinator. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
David Pendergraft made a recommendation to renew certified contracts for the 2020- 2021 school year. DeAnne Binns made a motion to accept the recommendation. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent recommended hiring Vonda Dillon for MS Language Arts. DeAnne Binns made a motion to accept the recommendation. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended reassigning Keylie Baldwin from a USD 508 Virtual School Teacher to USD 508 Virtual School Para. Casey Eaton made a motion to accept the recommendation. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.
Jami Thiessen commended the teachers for all their hard work and dedication during the school closure.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:31 pm - Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The board of Education of USD 508 held a special meeting on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 6:00p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton, Jami Thiessen, Brandon Williams, Mary Kirkpatrick and Josh Sweaney & DeAnne Binns (via phone). Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Ross Davis Technology Director, Misha Himes, Board Secretary and Holly High, School Nurse.
President Deringer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended the USD 508 Board of Education approve to waive 2019-2020 attendance requirements to the State Board of Education. Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the recommendation as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft gave an update on the process of delivering education to USD 508 students for the remainder of the year.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:20 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The board of Education of USD 508 held a special meeting on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: Dusty Deringer, Brandon Williams, Casey Eaton, Jami Thiessen, Josh Sweaney and Mary Kirkpatrick (via phone). Members absent were DeAnne Binns. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent and Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Ross Davis Technology Director, Misha Himes and Bert Kellum.
President Deringer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.
Bert Kellum spoke about the City Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented a Resolution for the City Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
The board and administrators discussed updates and plans for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year regarding school closures.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended the USD 508 Board of Education approve the use of school facilities for the optional attendance for small group instruction as part of the districts continuous learning plan. Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the recommendation as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resolution regarding graduation requirements during emergency closings. Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resolution regarding wage payments during emergency closings. Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0. 7:32 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education