The U.S.D. # 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Mary Kirkpatrick, Chuck Sweeton, Josh Sweaney, Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton and Brandon Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Vicki Bradley, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, Central Principal, Kenneth Boeckman, Lincoln Principal, Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance & Grounds Director, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Cord Baldwin, HS Teacher, Stephanie Dewey, MS Teacher, Chris Swartz HS Teacher & Athletic Director and Cory Moates, patron.
President BInns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Dusty Deringer made a motion to approve the annotated agenda adding approval of the minutes of February 24, 2017, and audit report from Daryl Eagon, CPA, and approval of the consent agenda which included approval of the payment of bills, approval of the minutes of the February 13, 2017 regular meeting, approval of the minutes of the February 24, 2017 special meeting and approval of the treasurers report. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0. David Pendergraft presented resignations from Christine Yeargain as HS Cheer Coach, Tyler Lane as MS Social Studies Teacher & HS Boys basketball coach, Jamie Lane as Pre-School para-professional, and a letter of intent to retire from Vicki Fields to be effective August 1. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the resignations and retirement as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft gave an update on the proposed traffic light at the High School.
Building administrator reports were as follows:
LINCOLN SCHOOL – Principal Boeckman reported on the following: ASQ (Ages & Stages Questionnaire) kindergarten readiness assessment. The State Board of Education will vote on this screener on March 15.
Kindergarten screenings were held last week which gives us an idea of the students preparedness for kindergarten. Three students of those screened began in pre-school today to help get them ready for kindergarten in the fall.
Child Find – this screening is to help locate kids that need to be placed in pre-school to help them achieve and be prepared for kindergarten.
Lincoln Students held a book fair and it was very successful. The students read over 2017 books in the month of February and Principal Boeckman became a Human Smore’ covered in chocolate etc. since the students achieved their goal.
The board decided to interrupt the administrators reports to hear the audit report from Daryl Eagon, CPA of Diehl, Banwort & Bolton. Mr. Eagon presented the audit findings for the fiscal year ending June 30 2016. There were no violations. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
Building administrator reports resumed:
CENTRAL SCHOOL– Principal Womack reported that the recent PTO volleyball game raised approximately $4,000 to help fund various projects and events.
The wax museum for American History was recently held and was very successful. This was a one-day event this year.
Students are gearing up for state assessment tests which will begin right after spring break with 5th grade taking the science assessment with reading and math to follow.
MIDDLE SCHOOL – Principal Walker reported that MS track is off to a good start with 79 participants which required hiring a 3rd track coach due to the numbers. Mr. Rector and the power lifters recently held the 1st annual Power Life meet and it was very successful.
Recent field trips included the 8th grade going to the Oklahoma Aquarium; students going to Pittsburg Community Theatre’s presentation of “13 the Musical”. Mr. Walker extended his appreciation to Cindy Sutterby and the food service staff for pushing back the lunch hour so the students could attend this musical.
The MS Choir has been invited to be special guests at the HS Concert on March 16 and they are excited about this opportunity.
HIGH SCHOOL – Principal White reported on implementation of the State Board of Education outcomes, specifically the Individual Plans of Study.
Mrs. Bottorff gave the ACT test on 2/11 at BHS
Mr. Rector will be taking some power lift students to Nationals in Oklahoma City next weekend.
Presentations were given to students on social media by Sherriff Groves and County Attorney Jacob Conard on 2/27
The music department took their annual Culture & Cuisine trip to KC Feb 18-19 and attended the Phantom of the Opera, went to Union Station and Crown Center.
Miss Kansas held an assembly regarding distracted driving on 2/21
Mr. Commons took science students to the annual PSU Science Day competition on 2/23
Mrs. Bowman held a blood drive on 2/28
Basketball season is over and the boys overall record was 15-7 with a sub-state runner up, girls overall record was 16-6 with a sub-state runner up. Boys making CNC Conference teams were: Garrett Shafer, 1st team, Trey White, 2nd team and Kaid Karnes Honorable Mention. Girls making CNC Conference teams were: Riley Abernathy, 1st team, Delaney Barnes, 2nd team and Cheyenna VonMoss Honorable Mention. Mr. White expressed his appreciation to Tyler Lane for his dedication to the boys basketball program.
Spring concert will be held March 16
Annual Athletic Banquet will be held tomorrow night
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING - Director Art Roberts reported that he recently attended the State Conference in Wichita, which was titled Building Bridges for a Brighter Future, and reported that it was a very good conference.
Parent/Teacher conferences are underway. The state requires that parent/teacher conferences be held in the fall and the spring.
Mr. Roberts reported that the state audit will be conduced on April 7.
Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance and Grounds director reported on maintenance projects in the district which included repairing water leaks and a recent inspection of the storm shelters. He also reported to the board about having a company inspect all the districts basketball goals. Mr. McCorkle also reported that transportation has been arranged to pickup the auditorium seats in April.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel and negotiations and in order to protect the privacy rights of the individuals to be discussed and the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and that we return to open session in this room after a 25 minute period of time. This session is to include the board only. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:02 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:27 p.m. Resume regular session.
Dusty Deringer made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel and negotiations and in order to protect the privacy rights of the individuals to be discussed and the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and that we return to open session in this room after a 20 minute period of time. This session is to include the board and Superintendent. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:28 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:48 p.m. Resume regular session.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel and negotiations and in order to protect the privacy rights of the individuals to be discussed and the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and that we return to open session in this room after a 15 minute period of time. This session is to include the board and Superintendent. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:49 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:04 p.m. Resume regular session.
Dusty Deringer made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel and negotiations and in order to protect the privacy rights of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 15 minute period of time. This session is to include the board, Superintendent and Robert Womack. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.
8:05 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:20 p.m. Resume regular session.
Brandon WIlliams made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel and negotiations and in order to protect the privacy rights of the individuals to be discussed and that we return to open session in this room after a 10 minute period of time. This session is to include the board, Superintendent and Robert Womack. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 7-0.
8:21 p.m. Enter executive session.
8:31 p.m. Resume regular session.
Mary Kirkpatrick left the room at 8:32 p.m.
President Binns made a recommendation to extend the Superintendents contract to the year 2020. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to extend the Superintendents contract to the year 2020. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation that all administrator contracts be extended through the 2018-19 school year. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to extend all administrator contracts through the 2018-19 school year. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 6-0.
Mary Kirkpatrick returned to the room and was present for the remainder of the meeting.
Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation that the board forgive the snow day of 1/13/17 and the day for HS Volleyball State Tournament on 10/28/16. Brandon Williams made a motion to forgive the snow day of 1/13/17 and the day for HS Volleyball State Tournament on 10/28/16. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Chuck Sweeton wanted to complement everyone that was included in working on the CPA audit which was approved at tonights meeting.
Casey Eaton made a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
8:35 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Vicki Bradley DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education