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

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts (6:24 pm) Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen, Carrie Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Art Roberts, Virtual Learning Director, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Director, Bill Whetstone, Pastor of Baxter Springs Nazarene 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 Bill Whetstone led in prayer.

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

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

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed policy updates. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept policy updates IF, JBE, JGFGA, JH and KK as presented. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6- 0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on a recent bus accident and a patron issue. Josh Sweaney a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee to the non-elected personnel exception under 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. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:20 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:25 p.m. Resume regular session.

Linda Crotts arrived at 6:24 pm and was present for the remainder of the meeting. 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. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:25 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:30 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Kara Spaulding as a part time daycare worker. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the hiring as presented. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

The board discussed and prioritized future facility planning.

Josh Sweaney left the meeting at 8:03 pm

8:08 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, October 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Jami Thiessen. Members absent were: Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney and Carrie Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Director, Art Roberts Virtual Director and Jeff Street, 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 Jeff Street led in prayer.

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

DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from September 12 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 policy updates CJ, CLEBBG, EE and ID as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 4-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed the Student Safety Task Force.

Arthur Commons updated the board on new ACT guidelines.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on upcoming LETRS training and other methods for teachers to earn their seal of literacy.

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 15 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 4-0.

6:31 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:46 p.m. Resume regular session.

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 5 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 4-0.

6:46 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:51 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Trey White for HS Assistant Boys Basketball, Kameron Williamson for HS Assistant Baseball, Kelly Nicholson for MS Assistant Girls Basketball and Sarah Stamps and Addie Butler for the Daycare. Linda Crotts made a motion to accept the hiring as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 4-0.

Jami Thiessen commended a group of students she recently worked with at the HS.

It was also noted that the Hometown Hero Banquet will be Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

6:56 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, September 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen and Carrie Williams. Members absent were: DeAnne Binns and Linda Crotts. 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 Learning Director, Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Director and Debbie Hartley.

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.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from August 8 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

President Eaton opened the public hearing regarding the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2024-2025 USD 508 Budget at 6:01 pm. Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve resolution #91124 to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2024-2025 school year. Carrie Williams seconded. Roll Call Vote: Casey Eaton-Y, Kerri Jensen-Y, Josh Sweaney-Y, Jami Thiessen-Y and Carrie Williams-Y. Carried 5-0.

President Eaton opened the budget hearing at 6:13 pm. President Eaton proposed for consideration the approval of LOB resolution #91224 for the 2024-2025 school year. Kerri Jensen made a motion to approve LOB resolution #91224 as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed the development of the budget considering the Needs Assessment and also discussed state assessment scores.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 budget as published. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed policy updates to Section GAOE and Table of Contents for Section B. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the policy updates as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on a strategic planning session, daycare news and Monday School.

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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:50 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:00 p.m. Resume regular session.

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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:00 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:10 p.m. Resume regular session.

Jami Thiessen a motion to enter into executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:10 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:30 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented resignations from Tyler Underhill for HS Assistant Basketball and Assistant Baseball and Kyler Cook for Assistant Baseball. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:31 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, August 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Josh Sweaney (6:12 pm), Jami Thiessen and Carrie Williams. Members absent were: Kerri Jensen. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Virtual Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator and Mark Kerr, Bethel 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 Mark Kerr led in prayer.

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

Carrie Williams made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from July 11 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the budget, daycare renovations and handbook changes.

Linda Crotts made a motion to accept the handbook changes as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft requested permission from the board to purchase a district vehicle coming off its 3-year lease (2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee) for $29,381.15. DeAnne Binns made a motion to allow the purchase of the vehicle. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed liquidated damages for tuition reimbursement.

Kenny Boeckman discussed policy updates. Jami Thiessen made a motion to adopt Chapter N. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

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 15 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:49 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:04 p.m. Resume regular session.

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 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:04 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:14 p.m. Resume regular session.

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 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:14 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:24 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented resignations from Austin Buchanan, HS Teacher, Ryleigh Sills, Daycare and Amy Wilson, Elementary Para. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Trey White, HS Para, Sam Eddington, Co-head MS Track Coach, Aleigh Grimes, Daycare, Shelby Lopez, Elementary Para and Tonya Burggraf, HS Assistant Volleyball Coach. DeAnne Binns made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the negotiated agreement for 2024-2025 as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended a 1.5% increase for classified and administrative staff and a $1.50/hour raise for daycare employees. Carrie Williams made a motion to approve the increases as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:40 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 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

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, 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, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Ross Davis, Technology Director, Cody Graves, First Christian Church and Adam Jonnes, Jacklynn Kufahl, Anthony Mosley and Talan Hibler, students.

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 Cody Graves led in prayer.

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

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

Ross Davis and several HS students presented information to the board concerning the new Esports program.

DeAnne Binns made a motion to adopt the District Needs Assessment for budget considerations for the 2024-2025 school year. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft asked the board for approval for the Superintendent and Clerk to close out the 2023-2024 year and make transfers as needed. Linda Crotts made a motion to approve the 2023-2024 closeout. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented an amendment to policy JBCC and an update for Chapter K. Jami Thiessen made a motion to adopt the policy updates as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a change (3/10-school, 3/14-no school) to the 2024-2025 calendar for consideration. Carrie Williams made a motion to change the 2024-2025 calendar as presented. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6- 0 (updated calendar attached).

Superintendent Pendergraft sought a motion to move the July board meeting to July 11 and all future meetings to the second Thursday of each month. Linda Crotts made a motion to accept the recommendation. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.

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 5 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:49 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:54 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Sam Eddington (Senior Class Sponsor) and Kassity Graves (MS Assistant Volleyball Coach) beginning the 2024-2025 school year. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the hirings as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:58 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 Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, 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, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Virtual 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.

Linda Crotts made a motion to approve the agenda, changing the date in Item 3, b from May to April. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from April 8 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended Food Service prices for the 2024-2025 school year for approval (Student Breakfast – $2.45, Elementary Student Lunch – $3.40, Secondary Student Lunch - $3.65, Adult Breakfast - $3.20, Adult Lunch - $5.05). Kerri Jensen made a motion to approve the recommendation. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft spoke briefly about the 2023-2024 fiscal audit.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed the District Needs Assessment.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented policy updates for Chapter F, H and I.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to adopt the policy updates as presented. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft requested that the board forgive May 7, 2024 due to no electricity. Josh Sweaney made a motion to forgive the day as requested. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft sought a motion to surplus old district phones on PurpleWave. Linda Crotts made a motion to proceed. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed flooring for the new weight room and recommended accepting a bid from Mammoth for $42,700. Carrie Williams made a motion to accept the bid as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed the recent Student Safety Task Force meeting.

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 7-0.

6:48 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:58 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Chelsea Woodring (HS Assistant Basketball) and Becky Qualls (HS Language Arts) beginning the 2024- 2025 school year. Linda Crotts made a motion to accept the hirings as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation letter from Adison Craig (Secondary Counselor), Alan Hibler (MS Co-Head Track) and DeAnn Hill (Treasurer). Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.

The board expressed their condolences to Becky Qualls for the recent loss of her husband, Kirk Qualls.

The board commended Mr. Boeckmen for his professionalism in keeping kids safe on a trip during recent bad weather.

7:02 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                   Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education                President/Board of Education