The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Jami Thiessen and Carrie Williams. Members absent were: Josh Sweaney. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Jess McMinn, OPAA! Director, Bert Kellum and Steve Bell, First Assembly of God.

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 Steve Bell led in prayer.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.

Linda Crotts made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from April 10 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented resolution #050823 for the County Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and the Inter Local Agreement/Neighborhood Revitalization Plan to be signed by the Superintendent. Carrie Williams made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the food service contract renewal and recommended that the district accept a bid from OPAA Food Service for the 2023-2024 school year. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the Needs Assessmentprocess and will continue gathering input and will make a presentation at the June board meeting.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported the audit revealed additional funding is available in the General, At Risk, SE and Virtual funds. Superintendent

Pendergraft asked the board to republish the budgets in order to capture these funds. Kerri Jensen made a motion to support Superintendent Pendergraft’s request to republish. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

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 15 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:42 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:57 p.m. Resume regular session.

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. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:57 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:07 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a retirement letter from Lawana Binns as Elementary Secretary, and resignation letters from Shelly Bottorff, Junior Sponsor, Nancy Daniels, Junior Sponsor, Art Roberts, Senior Sponsor and Kenny Boeckman, HS Athletic Director. Linda Crotts made a motion to accept the retirement/resignations as presented. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0. 

Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation to hire Sam Eddington for MS Football Coach. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation to renew certified contracts for the 2023-2024 school year. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the recommendation. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0

7:11 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                            Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education         President/Board of Education

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen and Carrie Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS 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.

DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from March 6 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on schedule changes for the 2023-2024 school year.

Superintendent Pendergraft requested that the board forgive a snow day on January 30, 2023. Jami Thiessen made a motion to forgive the snow day as requested. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss employeremployee negotiations 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 7-0.

6:38 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 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:48 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:58 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Shayna Spaulding, Bus Monitor and Nichole Conner & Cyndi Kinsch, MS Concessions. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded.

Carried 7-0.

Linda Crotts discussed the district daycare.

7:07 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education              President/Board of Education

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen and Carrie Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Kenny  Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Daryl Eagon, Diehl, Banwart & Bolton, and Cody Graves, First Christian Church.

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. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0. 

Kerri Jensen made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from February 13 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 7-0.

Daryl Eagon, CPA of Diehl, Banwart & Bolton, presented the audit findings for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 as presented. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft discussed graduation and esports. Carrie Williams made a motion to move forward with purchasing esports equipment. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.

Principal White discussed changes to the HS schedule for the 2023-2024 school year.

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 15 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to  include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:51 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:06 p.m. Resume regular session.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:06 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:21 p.m. Resume regular session.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:21 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:31 p.m. Resume regular session.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:31 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:36 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented letters of resignation from Bailey Arnall, Bus Para, Karen Hembree, MS Concessions and Arthur Commons, MS Head Basketball. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Jadelyn Wyrick, HS Assistant Softball and Micah Crotts, MS Volleyball. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7- 0.

Linda Crotts made a motion to extend the contract of Superintendent Pendergraft through the 2025-2026 school year. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation to extend all administrator contracts through the 2024-2025 school year. Josh Sweaney made a motion that all administrator contracts be extended through the 2024-2025 school year. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried. 7-0.

Linda Crotts discussed legislation and a KASB resolution supporting public schools and invited any board member wanting to show their support an opportunity to sign the resolution.

7:43 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                              Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education           President/Board of Education

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen and Carrie Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Director, Ross Davis, Technology Director, Wendy Zustiak, Caitlin McCoy and Jeff Street, First Baptist Church.

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 Jeff Street led in prayer.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.

DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from January 9 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented the proposed 2023-2024 school calendar for consideration.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the 2023-2024 school calendar. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on a possible esports program for the HS.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to research esports further. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the upcoming food service renewal.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on drug policy adjustments.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to amend the drug policy regarding required counseling. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 7-0.

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 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:08 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:18 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 7-0.

7:18 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:23 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a letter of resignation from Taylor Boucher as HS Social Science at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the resignation as presented. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Tyler Zustiak for Secondary Vocal Music (2023-2024 school year) and Jeff McCoy for MS Assistant Track (2022-2023 school year). Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to adjourn. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:26 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                             Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education                          President/Board of Education

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen (via phone) 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 and Jeff Street, First Baptist Church.

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 Jeff Street led in prayer.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to approve the agenda, adding item b, land acquisition, under VI. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.

Linda Crotts made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from December 12 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

President Eaton opened the floor for election of officers. Josh Sweaney made a motion to elect Casey Eaton as president. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 6-1, with Casey Eaton abstaining.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to elect DeAnne Binns as vice president. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-1, with DeAnne Binns abstaining.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to elect Jami Thiessen as governmental relation contact. Kerri Jensen seconded. Jami Thiessen made a motion to elect Kerri Jensen. Carrie Williams seconded. Jami Thiessen received 2 votes, Kerri Jensen received 5 votes. Carried 5-2.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to elect Linda Crotts as the representative to the SEK Interlocal 637 board. DeAnne Binns made a motion to cease nominations. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-1, with Linda Crotts abstaining. Linda Crotts received 6 votes. Carried 6-1, with Linda Crotts abstaining.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the upcoming food service contract renewal, an upcoming ceremony for Don Karnes to the Kansas Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame and an update on our daycare.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board of various items that the district would like to surplus.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to allow Superintendent Pendergaft to list said items on Purple Wave. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.

Linda Crotts made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 20 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:19 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:39 p.m. Resume regular session.

Linda Crotts made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 20 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:39 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:59 p.m. Resume regular session.

Linda Crotts made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

6:59 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:14 p.m. Resume regular session.

Linda Crotts made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:14 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:24 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended continuing discussion and creating a calendar for a 4-day week for the 2023-2024 school year. Linda Crotts made a motion to approve the recommendation. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.

7:25 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                               Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education            President/Board of Education

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney and Carrie Williams. Members absent were: Jami Thiessen. 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, Sam Eddington and Amber Helwig, Columbus News-Report.

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

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

Linda Crotts made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.

Kerri Jensen 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 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft introduced Sam Eddington to the board and guests.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 20 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:06 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:26 p.m. Resume regular session.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:26 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:41 p.m. Resume regular session.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:41 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:51 p.m. Resume regular session.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:51 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:01 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Billie Jo Humphrey (starting January 3) for Custodian, Sam Eddington for HS Science (2023-2024 school year) and Jeff McCoy for HS Head Football. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. Carrie Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:02 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                  Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education               President/Board of Education

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Jami Thiessen and Carrie Williams. Members absent were: 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, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Virtual Coordinator, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator and Amber Helwig, Columbus News-Report.

President Eaton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Jami Thiessen led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance. 

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the agenda, adding the approval of minutes from the October 21 meeting. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from October 10 and 21 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on two amendments to policy DFAC.

Linda Crotts made a motion to adopt the presented amendments to policy DFAC. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on the upcoming premium pay for employees, the forum at Central School and the Hometown Hero banquet.

Art Roberts spoke with the board about an alternative program for the district.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve an alternative program for the district. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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 6-0.

6:17 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:32 p.m. Resume regular session.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 20 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:32 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:52 p.m. Resume regular session.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations 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. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

6:52 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:02 p.m. Resume regular session.

Kerri Jensen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations 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. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:02 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:12 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented retirement letters from Brenda Locke, Secondary Vocal Music Teacher (end of 22-23 school year) and William Davis, HS Custodian (effective 12/30/22). He also presented resignations from Russell Burr, HS Head Football Coach and Tonya Burggraf, MS Head Volleyball. DeAnne Binns made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:14 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                           Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education                        President/Board of Education

The board of Education of USD 508 held a special meeting on Friday, October 21, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweaney and Jami Thiessen. Members absent were:  Carrie Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk and Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Director.

President Eaton called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.

Linda Crotts made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 30 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and Daymon McCorkle. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

12:01 pm Enter executive session.

12:31 pm Resume regular session.

Linda Crotts made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 20 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and Daymon McCorkle. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

12:31 pm Enter executive session.

12:51 pm Resume regular session.

Linda Crotts made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 20 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and Daymon McCorkle. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

12:51 pm Enter executive session.

1:11 pm Resume regular session.

(Josh Sweaney left executive session at 1:00 pm, returned at 1:01 pm and was present for the remainder of the meeting.)

Linda Crotts made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and Daymon McCorkle. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

1:11 pm Enter executive session.

1:21 pm Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft recommended purchasing property at 2601 Powell Rd, Building A & B, Baxter Springs, KS. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 4-0, with Kerri Jensen and Josh Sweaney abstaining.

1:23 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                              Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education           President/Board of Education

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, October 10, 2022 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, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Michael Pearce, Riverton First Baptist Church and Amber Helwig, Columbus News-Report.

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 Michael Pearce led in prayer.

DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

Kerri Jensen 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. Linda Crotts seconded. Carried 5-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on student enrollment and daycare information. 

Arthur Commons addressed the board on state assessment data.

Linda Crotts made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:25 p.m. Enter executive session.

6:40 p.m. Resume regular session.

Linda Crotts made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss the acquisition of real property under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 20 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

6:40 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:00 p.m. Resume regular session.

Linda Crotts made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception under KOMA, and the open meeting will resume in 20 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:00 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:20 p.m. Resume regular session.

Linda Crotts made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:20 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:30 p.m. Resume regular session.

Linda Crotts made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 5-0.

7:30 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:40 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from Paris Webb for LS Daycare Worker. He also recommended hiring Travis Avery, Head 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, and Tyler Zustiak, MS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the recommendations as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 5-0.

The issue of acquisition of real property will be tabled to a future meeting.

7:42 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                                 Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education              President/Board of Education

The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military Ave. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Linda Crotts, Casey Eaton, Kerri Jensen, Josh Sweeney and Jami Thiessen. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Cord Baldwin, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Kevin Wade, CS Principal, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Gene Nelson, CS Counselor, Carrie Williams, Jan Buck, Sue Garner, Michael Pearce and Amber Helwig.

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

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

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.

Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from August 8 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

President Eaton opened the public hearing regarding the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2022- 2023 USD 508 Budget at 6:01 p.m.

Michael Pearce arrived at 6:03 p.m. and led the guests in prayer.

Linda Crotts made a motion to approve resolution #91222 to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2022-2023 school year. Jami Thiessen seconded. Roll Call Vote: Linda Crotts-Yes, Kerri Jensen-Yes, DeAnne Binns-Yes, Casey Eaton-Yes, Jami Thiessen-Yes, Josh Sweaney- Yes. Carried 6-0.

President Eaton opened the budget hearing at 6:05 pm.

President Eaton proposed for consideration the approval of the LOB resolution #91322 for the 2022-2023 school year. DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve the LOB resolution #91322 as presented. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the 2022-2023 budget as published. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.

Superintendent Pendergraft introduced Carrie Williams for the open board position due to the resignation of Brandon Williams. Ms. Williams was given a portion of time to introduce herself. Linda Crotts made a motion to appoint Carrie Williams to the USD 508 Board of Education. This term will expire in January 2024. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Carrie Williams took the oath and was present for the remainder of the meeting.

Superintendent Pendergraft reported on enrollment numbers.

Kevin Wade and Gene Nelson reported on the House System that has been newly implemented at Central School.

Kerri Jensen commended Kenny Boeckman and staff on the newly implemented programs at Lincoln School.

Cord Baldwin reported on changes to the discipline policies at the high school.

DeAnne Binns made a motion to accept the presented changes in the discipline policies. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

Arthur Commons discussed trends in recent test scores.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:16 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:31 p.m. Resume regular session.

Jami Thiessen made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an individual employee pursuant 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. Kerri Jensen seconded. Carried 6-0.

7:31 p.m. Enter executive session.

7:36 p.m. Resume regular session.

Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation from James Panter for HS Softball. Kerri Jensen made a motion to accept the resignation as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded.

Carried 6-0.

Jami Thiessen commended the HS staff for their hard work during homecoming week.

Josh Sweaney discussed future furniture purchases for Central School.

7:43 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Carrie Oakes                             Casey Eaton

Clerk/Board of Education          President/Board of Education