The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, October 10, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen and Josh Sweaney. Members absent were: Jami Thiessen and Carrie Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Michael Pearce, Riverton First Baptist Church and Amber Helwig, Columbus News-Report.

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

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

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

Kerri Jensen made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from September 12 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on student enrollment and daycare information. 

Arthur Commons addressed the board on state assessment data.

Linda Crotts made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:25 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:40 p.m. Resume regular session.

Linda Crotts made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 20 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:40 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:00 p.m. Resume regular session.

Linda Crotts 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 20 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:00 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:20 p.m. Resume regular session.

Linda Crotts 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:20 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:30 p.m. Resume regular session.

Linda Crotts 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:30 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:40 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Paris Webb for LS Daycare Worker. He also recommended hiring Travis Avery, Head 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, and Tyler Zustiak, MS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 5-0.

The issue of acquisition of real property will be tabled to a future meeting.

7:42 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                 Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education              President/Board of Education