The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, July 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney and Jami Thiessen. Members absent were: DeAnne Binns and Brandon Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director and Jason Wesco, CHCSEK. 

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

Josh Sweaney led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.

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

Kerri Jensen made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from June 13 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 5-0. (Copy Attached)

Jason Wesco presented information to the board about the services offered by the CHC/SEK Clinic.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2022-2023 School Year. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the district daycare and possible handbook changes.

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 15 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:15 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:30 p.m. Resume regular session.

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 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:30 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:40 p.m. Resume regular session.

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 5 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:40 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:45 p.m. Resume regular session.

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 5 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:45 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:50 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Brandon Williams as Board Member. Linda Crotts made a motion to accept the resignation as presented. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Tiffany Silkey as Senior Class Sponsor. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended scheduling a special board meeting on Monday, July 25 at 6:00 pm to address daycare hirings. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the recommendation. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:54 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                               Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education            President/Board of Education