The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney and Carrie Williams. Members absent were: Jami Thiessen. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Sam Eddington 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.

Linda Crotts made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from November 14 and approval of the treasurer’s report. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft introduced Sam Eddington to the board and guests.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations 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 6-0.

6:06 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:26 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 15 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:26 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:41 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:41 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:51 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:51 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:01 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Billie Jo Humphrey (starting January 3) for Custodian, Sam Eddington for HS Science (2023-2024 school year) and Jeff McCoy for HS Head Football. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:02 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                  Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education               President/Board of Education