The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at 100 N. Military. Members present were: Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton, DeAnne Binns, Mary Kirkpatrick, Josh Sweaney and Brandon Williams (via phone). Members absent were: Jami Thiessen. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Ross Davis, Technology Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Director and Jeff Street, pastor of First Baptist Church.

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

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

Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.

DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.

Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from June 8 and 22 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0. (copy attached)

President Deringer thanked all those involved in making graduation a success. He also recognized DeAnne Binns and Mary Kirkpatrick for their years of leadership as president and vice-president of the board of education.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented an updated calendar that will allow for extra teacher workdays prior to the start of school (Calendar attached). DeAnne Binns made a motion to accept the revised calendar. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented board policies KMA and KNA for approval. Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve policies KMA and KNA as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on paving the north parking lot for Central School. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to allow Superintendent Pendergraft to proceed with paving the north Central School parking lot for less than $20,000 with Teeter’s Paving. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 5-1, with Josh Sweaney voting nay.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the new virtual building. He also briefly discussed the information that has been presented from KSDE on the reopening of schools. More information will be available next week.

Principal White reported on possible changes to senior trip, concessions and associated fundraisers. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept changes to senior trip, concessions and fundraisers as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft notified the board on a meeting about the neighborhood revitalization plan to be held on July 28 at 7 pm at the Baxter Springs Community Center.

Casey Eaton 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 6-0.

7:05 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:10 p.m. Resume regular session.

Casey Eaton 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 6-0.

7:10 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:15 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Jeff McCoy for HS Assistant Football. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.

Principal White commended all of those involved in making graduation a success.

Casey Eaton made a motion to adjourn. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded.

Carried 6-0.

7:19 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                                Dusty Deringer

Clerk/Board of Education                             President/Board of Education