The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Jami Thiessen. Members absent were: Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney and Carrie Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Director, Art Roberts Virtual Director and Jeff Street, First Baptist Church.

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 Jeff Street led in prayer.

Linda Crotts made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 4-0.

DeAnne Binns 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. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 4-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed policy updates.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept policy updates CJ, CLEBBG, EE and ID as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 4-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed the Student Safety Task Force.

Arthur Commons updated the board on new ACT guidelines.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on upcoming LETRS training and other methods for teachers to earn their seal of literacy.

Jami Thiessen 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. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 4-0.

6:31 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:46 p.m. Resume regular session.

Jami Thiessen 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. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 4-0.

6:46 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:51 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Trey White for HS Assistant Boys Basketball, Kameron Williamson for HS Assistant Baseball, Kelly Nicholson for MS Assistant Girls Basketball and Sarah Stamps and Addie Butler for the Daycare. Linda Crotts made a motion to accept the hiring as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 4-0.

Jami Thiessen commended a group of students she recently worked with at the HS.

It was also noted that the Hometown Hero Banquet will be Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

6:56 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                 Casey Eaton
Clerk/Board of Education               President/Board of Education