The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, October 14, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Brandon Williams, Dusty Deringer, Josh Sweaney, Casey Eaton, Chuck Sweeton and Mary Kirkpatrick. 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, CS Staff (Casi Shaw, Christina Frampton, Amanda Williamson, Jamie Channel, Micah Crotts, Amanda Walker, Barb Wilkerson, Gene Nelson), Stephanie Dewey, MS Teacher, Chris Mercer, HS Teacher, Susan Archer and Jeff Street, pastor of First Baptist Church.

 President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 

President Binns led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Jeff Street led in prayer.

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0. 

Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from September 9, September 19 and October 7, 2019 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 7-0.

President Binns commended the staff and students on their contributions to the Homecoming parade. 

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the traffic signal and the HS welding program.

Principal Boeckman reported on the upcoming Trunk or Treat, Fall Festival, Donuts with Dad and PT Conferences.

Principal Womack reported on picture day, the homecoming parade, book fair, PT conferences, an upcoming AR assembly and Red Ribbon Week.

Principal Walker reported on PT conferences, MS volleyball, football and basketball programs and the recent choir and jazz band concert.

Principal White reported on homecoming activities, ACT test prep, Individual Plans of Study, and a new PSU scholarship. He also reported on fall sports coming to an end, a recent jazz band concert and an upcoming choir concert.

Art Roberts reported on PT conferences and also commended Lindi Schmelzer on her league accomplishments in golf and wished the girls good luck at regionals in Ft. Scott.

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.

6:22 p.m. Enter executive session. 

6:32 p.m. Resume regular session.

Dusty Deringer 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 7-0.

6:32 p.m. Enter executive session. 

6:42 p.m. 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. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried

7-0.

6:42 p.m. Enter executive session. 

6:52 p.m. Resume regular session.

Dusty Deringer 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. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried

7-0.

6:52 p.m. Enter executive session. 

7:02 p.m. 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.

7:02 p.m. Enter executive session. 

7:07 p.m. Resume regular session.

Josh Sweaney discussed the food service program.

Brandon Williams made a motion to adjourn. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 7-0. 

7:15 p.m. Meeting adjourned. 

Carrie Oakes                            DeAnne Binns 

Clerk/Board of Education          President/Board of Education