The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Casey Eaton, Jami Thiessen and Carrie Williams. Members absent were: Linda Crotts, Kerri Jensen and Josh Sweaney. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Art Roberts, Virtual School Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator and Michael Pearce, Riverton 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 Michael Pearce led in prayer.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 4-0.
Carrie Williams 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 4-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft discussed policy updates.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept policy GAOE as presented. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 4-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the district’s new accounting software. He also requested permission from the board to purchase a replacement for a bus that was recently totaled.
DeAnne Binns made a motion to allow Superintendent Pendergraft to purchase a bus up to, but not exceeding, $80,000. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 4-0.
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 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Carrie WIlliams seconded. Carried 4-0.
6:27 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:37 p.m. Resume regular session.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to extend the contract of Superintendent Pendergraft through the 2027-2028 school year.DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 4-0.
6:39 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Casey Eaton
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education