The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, April 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton and Brandon Williams. Members absent were: Kerri Jensen, Jami Thiessen and Josh Sweaney. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Daryl Eagon, Diehl, Banwart, Bolton CPAs, Jeff Street, First Baptist Church, Jess McMinn and Amanda Kmiec, OPAA! and Amber Helwig, Columbus News-Report.

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

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

Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda, adding a guest under Item IV. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 4-0.

DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from March 7 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 4-0.

Daryl Eagon, CPA of Diehl, Banwart & Bolton, presented the audit findings for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 4-0.

Jess McMinn, OPAA! Food Service Director, gave the board an update on the districtfood service program.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on changes to the district School Resource Officer. Linda Crotts made a motion to accept the School Resource Officer MOU. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 4-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on a grant that will allow the district to partner with CHCSEK to provide an in-district clinic.

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. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 4-0.

6:37 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:52 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. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 4- 0.

Brandon Williams left executive session at 6:52 pm and returned at 6:57 pm.

6:52 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:57 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented letters of resignation from Stephanie Wolkar for MS Student Council and Leslie Bowman for HS Senior Sponsor. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 4-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring the following positions:

MS Yearbook – Kimberly Maute 

MS Stuco – Kami Butterfield

MS Math – Kelly Nicholson

MS Science – Adam Chesnut

HS English – Ana Brizendine

HS Cheer/Dance – Cristina Norton

HS Social Studies – Austin Williams

Linda Crotts made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 4-0.

DeAnne Binns made a motion to adjourn. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 4-0.

7:01 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                             Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education                          President/Board of Education