The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, February 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at 801 Lincoln. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton, Mary Kirkpatrick (Zoom), Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen and Brandon Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Kyle Baldridge, HS Assistant Principal (Zoom), Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Director, Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Director (Zoom), Waylon and Lacey Schultz and Glenn Oakes.

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

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

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

Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from January 11 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.

President Deringer reported on recent legislative updates and an upcoming strategic planning meeting.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on FFCRA leave time.

Brandon Williams made a motion to extend FFCRA time through June 30, 2021. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on upcoming transportation purchases.

Brandon Williams made a motion to allow Superintendent Pendergraft to proceed with the purchase of a bus up to $70,000. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergaft introduced Waylon and Lacey Schultz with Studio 951 in Carthage, MO.

Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the services of Studio 951 as school photographers. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft continued discussion on upcoming transportation purchases.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to allow Superintendent Pendergraft to purchase a vehicle for food service up to $14,300. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

Casey Eaton made a motion to allow Superintendent Pendergraft to purchase a Transit van up to $31,066. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented the proposed 2021-2022 school calendar for consideration.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the 2021-2022 school calendar. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.

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.

6:46 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:16 p.m. Resume regular session.

DeAnne Binns left the room at 7:07 and returned at 7:10. 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.

7:16 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:46 p.m. Resume regular session.

Casey Eaton left the room at 7:46 and returned at 7:48.

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.

7:46 p.m. Enter executive session.

8:16 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 15 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

8:16 p.m. Enter executive session.

8:31 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 5 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

8:31 p.m. Enter executive session.

8:36 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

8:36 p.m. Enter executive session.

8:46 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Matt Mims for HS Strength and Conditioning Para, Head Football and Head Softball.

Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the resignation from Matt Mims  for Head Football and Head Softball immediately and for HS Strength and Conditioning Para at the conclusion of the 2020-2021 school year. Casey

Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Anthony Roberts forHead Softball.

Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended reassigning Russell Burr from HS Assistant Foootball to HS Head Football for the 2021-2022 School year.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Chase Johnston and Tyler Underhill for Assistant Baseball for the 2020-2021 school year.

Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.

DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve the contract of Superintendent Pendergraft with Appendix A as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.

8:53 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                  Dusty Deringer

Clerk/Board of Education               President/Board of Education