The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: Casey Eaton, Linda Crotts, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen and Carrie Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal and Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator.

President Eaton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Josh Sweaney led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.

Carrie Williams made a motion to approve the agenda, moving IV a to V a. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from August 14 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

President Eaton opened the budget hearing at 6:01 pm.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed the development of the budget considering the Needs Assessment and state assessments.

President Eaton proposed for consideration the approval of LOB resolution #91125 for the 2025-2026 school year. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the 2025-2026 budget as presented and approve a Local Option Budget of 33%. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on policies, Monday School, Food Service and the practice facility.

6:44 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                     Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education                  President/Board of Education