The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: Mary Kirkpatrick, Brandon Williams, Casey Eaton, Josh Sweaney and Dusty Deringer (via phone). Members absent were: DeAnne Binns and Chuck Sweeton. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Daymon McCorkle, Head of Maintenance, Casi Shaw, CS Teacher, Stephanie Dewey, MS Teacher, Susan Archer and Dorcia Johnson, pastor of First United Methodist Church.

Vice-President Kirkpatrick called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Brandon Williams led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Dorcia Johnson led in prayer.

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from August 12, 2019 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the traffic signal, an update on the HS track and a possible change in legal counsel for the district.

Principal Womack reported on intramural volleyball, a trip to 5 mile camp for 6th grade, and a fresh fruit and vegetable grant awarded to Central. He also noted that Jamie Channel was selected to be our KTOY representative and will participate in a ceremony this week.

Principal White reported on possible changes in state assessments. He also mentioned 9 students that were chosen as KU Honor Students and will participate in a banquet later this year.

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 5-0.

6:44 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:49 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Chance Curran for 9th grade sponsor, Hannah Hull for 10th grade sponsor, Nancy Daniels for HS STUCO Sponsor and Travis Avery for MS Co-Head Track Coach. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 5-0.

Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:51 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education