The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Mary Kirkpatrick, and Jami Thiessen. Members absent were: Josh Sweaney and Brandon Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Kerri Jensen and Amber Helwig, Columbus News-Report.

Vice-President Eaton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Jami Thiessen led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.

DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 5-0.

Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from November 8 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on recent grant information.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss property pursuant to the exception for preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property 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. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:05 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:15 p.m. Resume regular session.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss property pursuant to the exception for preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property 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. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:15 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:20 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft requested approval from the board to acquire land from Tyler Lewis for $15,000. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the request as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft requested approval from the board to acquire land as discussed in executive session. Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the request as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented Mary Kirkpatrick with a plaque and thanked her for her service on the Board of Education.

Linda Crotts made a motion to adjourn. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:25 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                     Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education                  Vice-President/Board of Education