The U.S.D. # 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Mary Kirkpatrick, Chuck Sweeton, Josh Sweaney (6:02 pm), and Casey Eaton. Members absent were: Dusty Deringer and Brandon Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Deputy Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenneth Boeckman, LS Principal, Christina Frampton, Wendy Zustiak, Stephanie Dewey, Stefanie Dawes, and Middle School Parents and Students: Kevin, Pam & Noah Kemp, Angie & Maggie Pendergraft, Donny & Hannah Wren, Laura & Joshua Spencer, Madelynn Hartley, Todd, Susan & Pierce Stolte, Kenzie Hilderbrand, Allie Fry and Peyton Herrenbruck.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Casey Eaton led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance. Donny Wren led the board and guests in a word of prayer.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included the approval of payment of bills, approval of minutes of the March 13, 2017 meeting and approval of the treasurer’s report. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.
Middle School Students Noah Kemp, Maggie Pendergraft, Hannah Wren, Josh Spencer, Madison Hartley, Pierce Stolte, Kenzie Hilderbrand, Allie Fry, Peyton Herrenbruck reported on their trip to Williamsburg earlier in the school year and expressed their gratitude to the district for allowing them to participate. They also expressed a special thank you to Superintendent Pendergraft for accompanying them on the trip.
DeAnn Binns, Board President had no report to give.
Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the proposed stoplight at the high school. He also reported the latest information on the state budget.
Kenneth Boeckman updated the board on kindergarten readiness, the KRR after school program and a recent trip to the Amazeum in Bentonville, AR. He also expressed thanks to the Scott Family for providing a scholarship that allowed the kindergarten students to attend.
Robert Womack reported on state assessment testing, the 6th grade choir participation at the NEO musical festival, an upcoming OPAA focus group meeting and the living history tour at the Baxter Museum.
Jason Walker updated the board on state assessment testing and the middle school band and choir receiving a I rating at the NEO Music Festival. He recognized Brenda Locke and Louis Morgan for their hard work and dedication. Mr. Walker also reported on the current middle school track season, noting that the BMS invitational meet will be Thursday, April 13 beginning at 2:30 pm. He also gave a special thank you to Cyndi Sutterby and OPAA for providing the hospitality room.
Cory White reported on state assessment testing, a recent FBLA trip to Topeka and Spring sports. He offered congratulations to Riley Abernathy and Garrett Shafer for being chosen to play on the All Star Basketball team. Mr. White also reported on the CNC Music Festival held at BHS as well as the Solo and Small Ensemble Regional Music Competition held at PSU. Many of our students received a I rating, qualifying them to participate in the State Music Competition in Chapman, KS at the end of this month. He also noted the upcoming dates for Prom – 4/22, Senior Trip – 5/5-7, Spring Music Concert – 5/8, Senior Awards Assembly – 5/12 and Graduation – 5/13.
Casey Eaton 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 10 minute period of time. This session is to include the board and Superintendent. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5-0.
6:45 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:55 p.m. Resume regular session.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended transferring Nikki Williams from Kindergarten to HS FACS teacher for 2017-18.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation of David Pendergraft to transfer Nikki Williams from Kindergarten to HS FACS teacher for 2017-18. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 5-0.
Casey Eaton made a motion to adjourn. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.
7:03 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes DeAnne Binns
Deputy Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education