The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Jami Thiessen and Carrie Williams. Members absent were: Kerri Jensen and Josh Sweaney Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Director, Michael Pearce, Riverton First Baptist Church and Makenzie Holsey.
President Eaton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Jami Thiessen led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Michael Pearce led in prayer.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 5-0.
DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from November 13 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 5-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported board policy updates for Chapter J, requesting a motion for approval. Carrie Williams made a motion to readopt chapter J and approve the new sections JBC and JBCC. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 5-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft requested the substitute teacher rate increase to $115/day effective January 2024. Linda Crotts made a motion to increase substitute pay as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 5-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on investment of idle funds.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee 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. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 5-0.
6:11 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:21 p.m. Resume regular session.Boared
Superintendent Pendergraft presented a retirement letter from Jeff McCandless as HS Building Trades teacher as of January 1, 2025 and Dave Duree as Custodian effective January 1, 2024. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the retirement as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 5-0.
Jami Thiessen commended the HS staff and students for their preparation and conduct at the recent Hometown Heroes banquet.
Kenny Boeckman commended the MS students that participated in the recent Williamsburg trip.
6:25 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Casey Eaton
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education