The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, January 8,2024 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, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Cody Graves, First Christian Church and Matt and Sami Turley.

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 Cody Graves led in prayer.

DeAnne Binns 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 December 11 and approval of the treasurer’s report. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 5-0.

President Eaton opened the floor for election of officers. Josh Sweaney nominated Casey Eaton as president and motioned the nominations cease. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 5-0.

Josh Sweaney nominated Carrie Williams as Vice President. Linda Crotts made a motion to elect Carrie Williams as vice president. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

Josh Sweaney nominated Kerri Jensen as Governmental Relation Contact. Josh Sweaney made a motion to elect Kerri Jensen as governmental relation contact. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 5-0.

Kerri Jensen nominated Linda Crotts as Representative to the SEK Interlocal 637 Board. Kerri Jensen made a motion to elect Linda Crotts as the representative to the SEK Interlocal 637 board. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 5-0.

Matt and Sami Turley addressed the board concerning a student matter.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported board policy updates for Chapter D, requesting a motion for approval. Kerri Jensen made a motion to readopt chapter D. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the 24-25 school calendar and a boardsmanship conference through KASB.

Arthur Commons updated the board on recent Professional Development opportunities.

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

6:43 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:48 p.m. Resume regular session.

Kerri Jensen 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 15 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:48 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:03 p.m. Resume regular session.

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

7:03 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:08 p.m. Resume regular session.

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

7:08 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:13 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation letter from Jaedyn Wyrick as HS Assistant Softball for 2024. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the resignation as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Preston Crockett as Custodian. DeAnne Binns made a motion to accept the recommendation. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendegraft updated the board on the Student Safety Task Force.

7:21 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                             Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education                          President/Board of Education