The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: Casey Eaton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Dusty Deringer, Brandon Williams, DeAnne Binns, Jami Thiessen and Josh Sweaney. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Director, Stephanie Dewey, MS Teacher, CS Teachers: Tina Gandy, Laura Spencer, Christina Frampton, Mandy Walker, Kami Butterfield, Susan Womack and Angie Pendergraft, LS Teachers: Casey Roberts, Vicki Faulkner, Katie Kemp and Miranda Clark, Daryl Eagon, auditor and Tony White, KNEA representative.
President Deringer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The board and attendants observed a moment of silence for Jamie Grieshaber, Central Elementary teacher that recently lost her battle with cancer.
Brandon Williams led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from February 10 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Daryl Eagon, CPA of Diehl, Banwort & Bolton, presented the audit findings for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. There were no violations. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2019 as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.
President Deringer reported on the climate assessment, board committees, recent legislative updates, and years of service recognition for school staff.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the stoplight and the upcoming services for Jamie Grieshaber.
Arthur Commons reported on the climate survey and accreditation process.
Stephanie Dewey spoke on behalf of the BSTA.
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 30 minutes in the boardroom. This
meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:45 pm Enter executive session. 7:15 pm Resume regular session.
Brandon Williams 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 30 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:15 pm Enter executive session. 7:45 pm Resume regular session.
Brandon Williams 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:45 pm Enter executive session. 7:55 pm Resume regular session.
Brandon Williams 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:55 pm Enter executive session. 8:00 pm Resume regular session.
Brandon Williams 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
8:00 pm Enter executive session. 8:05 pm Resume regular session.
Superintendent Pendergraft made a recommendation to extend all administrator contracts through the 2022 school year.
Brandon Williams made a motion that all administrator contracts be extended through the 2022 school year. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-1, with Josh Sweaney abstaining.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation letter from Alexis Carpino, HS Science and HS Dance, Baily Oehme, HS Cheer and Cory White, HS Girls Basketball. DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve the resignations as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Matt Mims for HS Head Football. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the hiring of Matt Mims for HS Head Football. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
Casey Eaton expressed condolences to the Channel and Greishaber families on behalf of the board.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0. 8:10 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 6:00 pm at 100 North Military. Members present were: Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton, Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen, DeAnne Binns and Mary Kirkpatrick. Members absent were: Brandon Williams. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Director, Misha Himes, Superintendent Secretary and Ross Davis, Technology Director.
President Deringer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Casey Eaton 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.
Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from May 11 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.
President Deringer thanked the administration for the teacher appreciation signs and senior banners. He also reported on an early graduation held for two seniors.
Superintendent Pendergraft asked the board for approval for the Superintendent and Clerk to close out the year and make transfers as needed. DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve 2019-2020 closeout. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported on a new modular building the district will be utilizing for the virtual program. He also spoke about funding for out of state students for the upcoming school year, a 1:1 initiative for Lincoln Elementary and food service meals extending through July 31.
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 30 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:38 pm - Enter executive session.
7:08 pm - 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 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:08 pm - Enter executive session.
7:18 pm - 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:18 pm - Enter executive session.
7:28 pm - 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:28 pm - Enter executive session.
7:38 pm - Resume regular session.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented resignations for the following: Kinzie Spencer, HS Assistant Volleyball and Tim Yeargan, HS Teacher and Softball Coach. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Anthony Roberts for HS Girls Basketball. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the recommendation. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Jim Berryman for HS Science. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the recommendation. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Chase Johnston for HS Social Studies and HS Assistant Football. Jami Thiessen made a motion to accept the recommendation. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended reassigning Matt Mims to HS
Paraprofressional. DeAnne Binns made a motion to accept the recommendation. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 5-1, with Josh Sweaney abstaining.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.
7:44 pm - Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 6:00 pm at 100 North Military. Members present were: Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton, Josh Sweaney, Jami Thiessen, DeAnne Binns, Mary Kirkpatrick and Brandon Williams (via phone). Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Director, Misha Himes, Superintendent Secretary, Ross Davis, Technology Director and Holly High School Nurse.
President Deringer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Casey Eaton led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.
The board observed a moment of silence in honor of Deb Burns, wife of former Superintendent, Tim Burns.
Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from April 13 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended extending the food service contract with OPAA! for the 2020-2021 school year. DeAnne Binns made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Pendergraft. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended Food Service prices for the 2020-2021 school year for approval. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the recommendation. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 7-0.
President Deringer presented a renewal for KASB legal assistance. Casey Eaton made a motion to renew KASB legal assistance for the 2020-2021 school year. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the state guidelines which will dictate what the district can do for graduation. Josh Sweaney made a motion that an outside senior awards and graduation ceremony will be 8:00 pm Friday, July 10, with contingent dates on July 11 or July 12 pending weather. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 4-3.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported on a modular classroom for the Virtual School. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to allow Superintendent Pendergraft to proceed in negotiating for a modular classroom for the Virtual School. Jami Theissen seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported that school lunches will be available through June 30 for children ages 0-18.
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 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:58 pm - Enter executive session.
7:08 pm - 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 10 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:08 pm - Enter executive session.
7:18 pm - 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 5 minutes in the boardroom. This meeting is to include the board, Superintendent and administrators as needed. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:20 pm - Enter executive session.
7:25 pm - Resume regular session.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented resignations for the following: Jennie Butterfield, 1st grade teacher, Annisa Catron, 1st grade teacher, Tiffany Culley, 4th grade teacher, Nancy Daniels, HS STUCO, Kassity Shafer, HS Assistant Volleyball, Janet Williamson, KRR Program Coordinator. Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to accept the resignations as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
David Pendergraft made a recommendation to renew certified contracts for the 2020- 2021 school year. DeAnne Binns made a motion to accept the recommendation. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent recommended hiring Vonda Dillon for MS Language Arts. DeAnne Binns made a motion to accept the recommendation. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended reassigning Keylie Baldwin from a USD 508 Virtual School Teacher to USD 508 Virtual School Para. Casey Eaton made a motion to accept the recommendation. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.
Jami Thiessen commended the teachers for all their hard work and dedication during the school closure.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:31 pm - Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The board of Education of USD 508 held a special meeting on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 6:00p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: Dusty Deringer, Casey Eaton, Jami Thiessen, Brandon Williams, Mary Kirkpatrick and Josh Sweaney & DeAnne Binns (via phone). Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Ross Davis Technology Director, Misha Himes, Board Secretary and Holly High, School Nurse.
President Deringer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended the USD 508 Board of Education approve to waive 2019-2020 attendance requirements to the State Board of Education. Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the recommendation as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft gave an update on the process of delivering education to USD 508 students for the remainder of the year.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:20 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The board of Education of USD 508 held a special meeting on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: Dusty Deringer, Brandon Williams, Casey Eaton, Jami Thiessen, Josh Sweaney and Mary Kirkpatrick (via phone). Members absent were DeAnne Binns. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent and Carrie Oakes, Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Arthur Commons, Curriculum Coordinator, Ross Davis Technology Director, Misha Himes and Bert Kellum.
President Deringer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the agenda as printed. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.
Bert Kellum spoke about the City Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented a Resolution for the City Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
The board and administrators discussed updates and plans for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year regarding school closures.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended the USD 508 Board of Education approve the use of school facilities for the optional attendance for small group instruction as part of the districts continuous learning plan. Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the recommendation as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resolution regarding graduation requirements during emergency closings. Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resolution regarding wage payments during emergency closings. Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 6-0. 7:32 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, February10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: Casey Eaton, DeAnne Binns, Dusty Deringer, Brandon Williams, Jami Thiessen, Josh Sweaney (6:03 pm) and Mary Kirkpatrick (via phone). Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Daymon McCorkle, Maintenance Director, Jimmy Hamilton, SRO, Casey Roberts, LS Teacher, Mandy Walker & Angie Pendergraft, CS Teachers and Russ Harper, Chief of Police.
President Deringer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Brandon Williams led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance. Casey Eaton made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 6-0.
DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from January 13 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 6-0.
President Deringer reported on a recent SRO meeting, new committee
assignments, an upcoming school climate assessment and recent legislative
updates.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the committees as assigned. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the school climate assessment. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the proposed 2020-2021 calendar, the new traffic signal and a recent tobacco-free policy proposed by KSDE.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the 2020-2021 school calendar. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.
Brandon Williams made a motion to adopt the school policy as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.
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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:19 pm Enter executive session.
6:24 pm Resume regular session.
Brandon Williams 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.
Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:24 pm Enter executive session.
6:39 pm Resume regular session.
Casey Eaton 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. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:39 pm Enter executive session.
6:44 pm Resume regular session.
Brandon Williams 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. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:44 pm Enter executive session.
6:59 pm Resume regular session.
Brandon Williams 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. Jami Thiessen seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:59 pm Enter executive session.
7:14 pm Resume regular session.
Brandon Williams 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:14 pm Enter executive session.
7:24 pm Resume regular session.
Brandon Williams 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. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:24 pm Enter executive session.
7:29 pm Resume regular session.
DeAnne Binns made a motion to extend the contract of Superintendent Pendergraft to the year 2023. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation letter from Tammi Blevins for MS Language Arts. Jami Thiessen made a motion to approve the resignation as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended hiring Jared Miller and Wendy Zustiak for MS Assistant Track. Brandon Williams made of motion to accept the recommendation as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:33 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Casey Eaton, Dusty Deringer, Brandon Williams, Jami Thiessen, Josh Sweaney and Mary Kirkpatrick. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Amanda Walker, Karessa Cannon, Casi Shaw, Ashley Bingham, Angela Burrows, Kami Butterfield, Wayne Butterfield, Blythe Weaver, Stephanie Dewey, Susan Archer, MS Students selected for the annual Williamsburg trip, Kelli Weaver, Blakney McCandless and Jeff Street, Pastor of First Baptist Church.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Brandon Williams led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Jeff Street led in prayer.
Carrie Oakes, Clerk, administered the oath of office to newly elected board member, Jami Thiessen. Upon taking the oath of office, Mrs. Thiessen assumed her duties as an active board member and participated in all further business of the board meeting.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
President Binns opened the floor for election of officers. President Binns made a nomination to elect Dusty Deringer as president. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the nomination as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
Casey Eaton made a motion to elect Brandon Williams as vice president. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.
Casey Eaton made a motion to elect Dusty Deringer as governmental relation contact. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to elect Jami Thiessen as the representative to the SEK Interlocal 637 board. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 7-0.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from December 9 and approval of the treasurer’s report. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Susan Archer, Casi Shaw and three middle school students presented on their Williamsburg trip, with a special thanks to the board of education for their support.
Superintendent Pendergraft updated the board on a recent policy update passed by the Kansas State Board of Education. It was agreed to table passing the policy until next month’s board meeting.
Superintendent Pendergraft informed the board of the recent sale of a bus and an gave an update on the traffic signal.
Principal White reported on Scholars Bowl, Basketball and a recent assembly from the American Heart Association.
Principal Womack began by thanking the Central staff for their support and hard work. He also reported on the recent Christmas program, new doors at Central and recent assemblies.
Principal Boeckman gave a special thanks to all the local organizations that helped our students during the holidays. He also reported on the recent Christmas program and gave a special thanks to the custodians and maintenance crew for all their hard work over the break. He also noted Holly High is doing a wonderful job in her role as school nurse.
Art Roberts reported on an adult graduate and virtual accreditation.
Brandon Williams 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. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:32 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:42 p.m. Resume regular session.
Mary Kirkpatrick 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:42 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:57 p.m. Resume regular session.
Mary Kirkpatrick 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
6:57 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:02 p.m. Resume regular session.
Mary Kirkpatrick 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:02 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:07 p.m. Resume regular session.
Mary Kirkpatrick 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. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
7:07 p.m. Enter executive session. 7:17 p.m. Resume regular session.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented a resignation letter for Jamie Channel for MS Co-Head Track. DeAnne Binns made a motion to approve the resignation as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented a retirement letter from Roger Reynolds as HS Assistant Principal effective the end of this school year. Brandon Williams made a motion to accept the retirement as presented. DeAnne Binns seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft recommended a reassignment of Amanda Williamson to MS Co-Head Track. Brandon Williams made of motion to accept the reassignment as presented. Mary Kirkpatrick seconded. Carried 7-0.
Jami Thiessen made a motion to adjourn. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0. 7:22 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes Dusty Deringer
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Chuck Sweeton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Brandon Williams, Dusty Deringer, Josh Sweaney and Casey Eaton. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Amanda Walker & Wendy Zustiak, CS Teachers and Jami Thiessen.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Brandon Williams led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from November 11th & 19th and approval of the treasurer’s report. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented Chuck Sweeton with a plaque honoring him for over 16 years of service to the Board of Education.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the certified sick leave pool and gave an update on the traffic signal. He also reported on a recent meeting with area superintendents and Richard Hilderbrand to discuss At Risk funding and a recent tour of the virtual program in Joplin, MO.
Chuck Sweeton left the meeting at 6:30 pm and was gone for the remainder of the meeting.
Principal White reported on the recent veteran’s assembly, the high school musical, upcoming Christmas concert and finals. Last, he recognized Roger Reynolds who was chosen as the Hometown Hero.
Dusty Deringer 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. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:41 p.m. Enter executive session. 6:46 p.m. Resume regular session.
Cory White recommended hiring Ali Sneed and Brittany Minor for HS Assistant Softball. Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
Casey Eaton made a motion to adjourn. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0. 6:47 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education
The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, December
9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns,
Chuck Sweeton, Mary Kirkpatrick, Brandon Williams, Dusty Deringer, Josh
Sweaney and Casey Eaton. Also present were: David Pendergraft,
Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger
Reynolds, HS Assistant Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director,
Amanda Walker & Wendy Zustiak, CS Teachers and Jami Thiessen.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Brandon Williams led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance.
Mary Kirkpatrick made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Josh
Sweaney seconded. Carried 7-0.
Brandon Williams made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included
approval of the bills, approval of minutes from November 11th & 19th and
approval of the treasurer’s report. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 7-0.
Superintendent Pendergraft presented Chuck Sweeton with a plaque honoring
him for over 16 years of service to the Board of Education.
Superintendent Pendergraft reported on the certified sick leave pool and gave an
update on the traffic signal. He also reported on a recent meeting with area
superintendents and Richard Hilderbrand to discuss At Risk funding and a recent
tour of the virtual program in Joplin, MO.
Chuck Sweeton left the meeting at 6:30 pm and was gone for the remainder of
the meeting.
Principal White reported on the recent veteran’s assembly, the high school
musical, upcoming Christmas concert and finals. Last, he recognized Roger
Reynolds who was chosen as the Hometown Hero.
Dusty Deringer 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.
Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6-0.
6:41 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:46 p.m. Resume regular session.
Cory White recommended hiring Ali Sneed and Brittany Minor for HS Assistant
Softball. Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the recommendation as
presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 6-0.
The USD 508 board of education held a regular meeting on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at 1108 Military. Members present were: DeAnne Binns, Casey Eaton, Dusty Deringer, Chuck Sweeton and Josh Sweaney. Members absent were: Brandon Williams and Mary Kirkpatrick. Also present were: David Pendergraft, Superintendent, Carrie Oakes, Board Clerk, Cory White, HS Principal, Roger Reynolds, HS Asst. Principal, Jason Walker, MS Principal, Robert Womack, CS Principal, Kenny Boeckman, LS Principal, Art Roberts, Alternative Learning Director, Kinzie Spencer, student teacher and Taffy Keltner, OPAA! Food Director.
President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Casey Eaton led the board and guests in the pledge of allegiance and Josh Sweaney led in the Lord’s Prayer.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 5-0.
Chuck Sweeton made a motion to approve the consent agenda which included approval of the bills, approval of minutes from October 14th and approval of the treasurer’s report. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.
OPAA! Food Director, Taffy Keltner, addressed concerns from the board about the food service program.
President Binns reported on a recent meeting of the virtual school committee and commended the band for their participation in the Veteran’s Day parade.
Superintendent Pendergraft gave an update on the traffic signal and the sale of a retired bus.
Josh Sweaney made a motion to allow Superintendent Pendergraft to proceed with the sale of the bus using Purple Wave. Chuck Sweeton seconded. Carried 5-0.
Superintendent Pendergaft also reported on a visit to the Spring Hill Virtual Program.
Principal Boeckman reported on the Donor’s Choose program, Donuts with Dad on November 20 and the upcoming Christmas program.
Principal Womack commended his students on their patriotism. He also reported on Book Character Day on November 26 and the upcoming Christmas program.
Principal Walker reported on PT conferences, a new ZAP incentive and the fall food drive.
Principal White reported on the fall choir concert, College and Career Day and the recent Scholar’s Bowl meet with a special thanks to all of those who helped. He also mentioned the Veteran’s Day program, KU Honor’s Banquet, Community Blood Drive and an ACT prep course on November 25. Last, he mentioned the school musical, The Wizard of Oz, which will be November 15 and 16 at 7 pm.
Art Roberts reported on PT conferences and a recent graduate of the virtual school. He also commended the high school on the recent Veteran’s Day assembly.
Dusty Deringer 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. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.
6:48 p.m. Enter executive session.
6:58 p.m. Resume regular session.
President Binns presented a resignation from Tim Parrish as Head HS Football Coach. Dusty Deringer made a motion to accept the resignation as presented. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.
President Binns presented a resignation from Stacy Skye as USD 508 Para effective 12/31/2019. Josh Sweaney made a motion to accept the resignation as presented. Casey Eaton seconded. Carried 5-0.
Cory White recommended hiring Art Roberts for HS Assistant Girls Basketball. Chuck Sweeton made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Dusty Deringer seconded. Carried 5-0.
Dusty Deringer spoke about the Touchdown Club end of year banquet held on Sunday.
Casey Eaton made a motion to adjourn. Josh Sweaney seconded. Carried 5-0.
7:02 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Carrie Oakes DeAnne Binns
Clerk/Board of Education President/Board of Education