The board of Education of USD 508 held a special meeting on Friday, October 21, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney and Jami Thiessen. Members absent were:  Carrie Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk and Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Director.

President Eaton called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.

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 30 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and Daymon McCorkle. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

12:01 pm Enter executive session.

12:31 pm 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 Daymon McCorkle. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

12:31 pm Enter executive session.

12:51 pm 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 Daymon McCorkle. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

12:51 pm Enter executive session.

1:11 pm Resume regular session.

(Josh Sweaney left executive session at 1:00 pm, returned at 1:01 pm and was present for the remainder of the meeting.)

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 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and Daymon McCorkle. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

1:11 pm Enter executive session.

1:21 pm Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended purchasing property at 2601 Powell Rd, Building A & B, Baxter Springs, KS. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 4-0, with Kerri Jensen and Josh Sweaney abstaining.

1:23 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                              Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education           President/Board of Education