The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 6:00 pm at 100 North Military. Members present were: Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton, Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen, DeAnne Binns, Mary Kirkpatrick and Brandon Williams (via phone). Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Director, Misha Himes, Superintendent Secretary, Ross Davis, Technology Director and Holly High School Nurse.

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

Casey Eaton led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.

The board observed a moment of silence in honor of Deb Burns, wife of former Superintendent, Tim Burns.

Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.

Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from April 13 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended extending the food service contract with OPAA! for the 2020-2021 school year. DeAnne Binns made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Pendergraft. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended Food Service prices for the 2020-2021 school year for approval. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the recommendation. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 7-0.

President Deringer presented a renewal for KASB legal assistance. Casey Eaton made a motion to renew KASB legal assistance for the 2020-2021 school year. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the state guidelines which will dictate what the district can do for graduation. Josh Sweaney made a motion that an outside senior awards and graduation ceremony will be 8:00 pm Friday, July 10, with contingent dates on July 11 or July 12 pending weather. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 4-3.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on a modular classroom for the Virtual School. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to allow Superintendent Pendergraft to proceed in negotiating for a modular classroom for the Virtual School. Jami Theissen seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported that school lunches will be available through June 30 for children ages 0-18.

Jami Thiessen 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.

6:58 pm - Enter executive session.

7:08 pm - Resume regular session.

Jami Thiessen 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.

7:08 pm - Enter executive session.

7:18 pm - 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.

7:20 pm - Enter executive session.

7:25 pm - Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented resignations for the following: Jennie Butterfield, 1st grade teacher, Annisa Catron, 1st grade teacher, Tiffany Culley, 4th grade teacher, Nancy Daniels, HS STUCO, Kassity Shafer, HS Assistant Volleyball, Janet Williamson, KRR Program Coordinator. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

David Pendergraft made a recommendation to renew certified contracts for the 2020- 2021 school year. DeAnne Binns made a motion to accept the recommendation. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent recommended hiring Vonda Dillon for MS Language Arts. DeAnne Binns made a motion to accept the recommendation. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended reassigning Keylie Baldwin from a USD 508 Virtual School Teacher to USD 508 Virtual School Para. Casey Eaton made a motion to accept the recommendation. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.

Jami Thiessen commended the teachers for all their hard work and dedication during the school closure.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:31 pm - Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                         Dusty Deringer

Clerk/Board of Education                      President/Board of Education