The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: Casey Eaton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Dusty Deringer, Brandon Williams, DeAnne Binns, Jami Thiessen and Josh Sweaney. 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, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Director, Stephanie Dewey, MS Teacher, CS Teachers: Tina Gandy, Laura Spencer, Christina Frampton, Mandy Walker, Kami Butterfield, Susan Womack and Angie Pendergraft, LS Teachers: Casey Roberts, Vicki Faulkner, Katie Kemp and Miranda Clark, Daryl Eagon, auditor and Tony White, KNEA representative.

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

The board and attendants observed a moment of silence for Jamie Grieshaber, Central Elementary teacher that recently lost her battle with cancer.

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

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

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from February 10 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

Daryl Eagon, CPA of Diehl, Banwort & Bolton, presented the audit findings for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. There were no violations. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2019 as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.

President Deringer reported on the climate assessment, board committees, recent legislative updates, and years of service recognition for school staff.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the stoplight and the upcoming services for Jamie Grieshaber.

Arthur Commons reported on the climate survey and accreditation process.

Stephanie Dewey spoke on behalf of the BSTA.

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 30 minutes in the boardroom. This

meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:45 pm Enter executive session. 7:15 pm 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 30 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:15 pm Enter executive session. 7:45 pm 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:45 pm Enter executive session. 7:55 pm 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 5 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:55 pm Enter executive session. 8:00 pm 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 5 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

8:00 pm Enter executive session. 8:05 pm Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation to extend all administrator contracts through the 2022 school year.

Brandon Williams made a motion that all administrator contracts be extended through the 2022 school year. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-1, with Josh Sweaney abstaining.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation letter from Alexis Carpino, HS Science and HS Dance, Baily Oehme, HS Cheer and Cory White, HS Girls Basketball. DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve the resignations as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Matt Mims for HS Head Football. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the hiring of Matt Mims for HS Head Football. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

Casey Eaton expressed condolences to the Channel and Greishaber families on behalf of the board.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0. 8:10 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                       Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education                    President/Board of Education