Stanley County

School Board Meeting
December 11, 2006

The Stanley County School District, #57-1, Board of Education met in regular session December 11, 2006, 5:30 P.M., in the Middle School Learning Center with Sonny Harrowa, Bridget Miller, Mork Norman, John Duffy and Darby Nutter present. Others in attendance were Superintendent Brad Caldwell, Business Manager Kevin Merscheim and Principals Merry Bleeker and Brian Doherty. Visitors were Rebecca Cruse, Arlene Krueger, Craig Rutschke, Guy Hunter, Kathleen Siebrasse, Paula Alexander, Kim Doherty, David and Lisa Neuharth, Laura Snow, Mona Smith, Kaitlyn Fischer, Carmen Foster, Carlie Rathbun, Mitch Norman, Dana Iversen and Jerry Kleinsasser.

President Sonny Harrowa called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.

Kaitlyn Fischer, Carmen Foster and Carlie Rathbun representing the Stanley County Chorus sang the national anthem.

Miller moved, seconded by Nutter, to adopt the agenda as amended. All voted aye.

Nutter moved, seconded by Miller, to approve the Consent Calendar as amended. All voted aye.

A. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 13, 2006, and Special Meeting of December 4, 2006.

B. Approve the Financial Reports

GENERAL FUND: Cash Balance, November 1, 2006 – 318,230.07; Receipts: Taxes – 481,319.01; Interest – 1,090.86; Misc. Revenue – 1,038.79; State Aid – 76,648.00; Yearbooks – 60.00; Medicaid Reimbursement – 4,729.00; Total Receipts – 564,885.66; Transfers into the Account – 807.88; Total Available – 883,923.61; Disbursements – 120,814.04; Payroll – 169,901.98; Transfer Out – 19.95; Cash Balance, November 30, 2006 – 593,187.64; CAPITAL OUTLAY: Cash Balance, November 1, 2006 – (97,640.80); Receipts: Taxes – 123,358.24; Interest – 22.84; Total Receipts – 123,381.08; Total Available – 25,740.28; Disbursement – 8,849.52; Cash Balance, November 30, 2006 – 16,890.76; SPECIAL EDUCATION: Cash Balance, November 1, 2006 - 363,063.82; Receipts: Taxes – 125,413.69; Interest – 912.18; Misc. Revenue – 624.00; Title VIB – 9,960.70; Preschool Grant – 352.50; Medicaid Reimbursement – 479.00; Total Receipts – 137,742.07; Transfer into the Account – 0; Total Available – 500,805.89; Disbursements – 8,617.05; Payroll – 25,768.44; Cash Balance, November 30, 2006 – 466,420.40; PENSION FUND: Cash Balance, November 1, 2006 – 1,667.07; Receipts: Taxes – 30,118.02: Interest – 34.26; Total Receipts – 30,152.28; Total Available – 30,819.35; Payroll – 0; Cash Balance, November 30, 2006 – 31,819.35; IMPACT AID: Cash Balance, November 1, 2006 – 768,023.51; Receipts: Interest – 2,651.01; Total Receipts – 2,651.01; Total Available – 770,674.52; Transfer Out – 0; Cash Balance, November 30, 2006 – 770,674.52; FOOD SERVICE: Cash Balance, November 1, 2006 – (23,689.45); Receipts: Sales 7,446.62; Community & Youth Inv. – 5,683.30; Total Receipts – 13,129.92; Total Available – (10,559.53); Disbursements – 15,172.95; Payroll – 12,914.97; Cash Balance, November 30, 2006 – (38,647.45); FIDUCIARY ACCOUNTS: Cash Balance, November 1, 2006 – 328,738.25; Receipts: Interest – 1,082.07; Resale – 0; Junior Class – 299.50; Student Council – 132.00; FCCLA – 2,406.60; Band – 2,965.96; Triple S Group – 52.00; Football Playoffs – 645.33; Coaches Fundraisers – 480.00; Total Receipts – 8,063.46; Transfers into the Account – 3,724.29; Total Available - 340,526.00; Disbursements – 15,982.81; Transfers Out – 0; Cash Balance, November 30, 2006 – 324,543.19.

C. Note Budget Report

D. Approve the Regular Bills

All-Around Graphics, Plaques – 60.00; Alltel, Cell Phone – 63.82; American Linen, Supplies – 269.82; Arcadia Publishing, Library Media – 15.99; Avera Health, Food Services – 120.00; 22X, Prof. Services – 231.39; BP, Gas – 843.00; BankWest, Capital Outlay Certificates – 6,956.25; Best Business Products, Supplies & Repairs – 1,267.94; Merry Bleeker, Mileage 78.80; Brimark, Lodging – 280.00; Bureau of Administration, Telephone – 41.25; Capital Journal, Minutes & Advertising – 764.88; Child and Adult Nutrition Services, Food – 226.61; Christy Lumber, Supplies – 576.87; Linda Clair, Meals – 52.00; Cole Paper, Supplies – 303.79; Dakota Supply Group, Supplies – 309.63; Days Inn, Lodging – 52.00; Dean Foods, Milk – 1,827.70; Kimberly Doherty, Meals – 52.00; Earthgrains, Food – 418.09; Envirotech Waste Service, Waste Disposal – 620.20; Michael Falconer, Meals & Mileage – 283.00; Fischer Science Education, Supplies – 128.16; Fonder Sewing, Supplies – 257.60; Forell Limo Service, Bus Charters – 2,550.00; City of Fort Pierre, Utilities – 4,948.92; Gale’s Gas, Propane – 307.38; Grand Rental Station, Supplies – 35.00; Gray Lines of the Black Hills, Chartered Buses – 2,313.34; Haggerty’s Musicworks, Supplies & Repairs – 681.60; Harker’s, Food – 3,096.42; Hillyard, Supplies – 326.80; Hogens Hardware, Supplies – 31.78; Jostens, Supplies – 591.92; Karl’s Inc., Repairs – 79.95; Klein’s Office Plus, Supplies – 247.36; M&N Communications, Repairs – 621.62; McLeod’s Printing, Supplies – 104.38; Jennifer Milliken, Costumes & Meals – 95.00; Mobridge High School, Fees 269.26; Montana Dakota Utilities, Utilities – 3,249.04; Nextwave Solutions, Supplies – 185.95; Office of Weights & Measures, Supplies – 10.00; Jenifer Palmer, Meals – 69.00; Perma-Bound, Library Media – 277.24; 22X, Prof. Services – 100.00; Pierre Solid Waste, Waste Disposal – 57.59; Pitney Bowes, Rental – 253.33; Praxair, Supplies – 497.12; Qwest, Telephone – 243.56; Katherine Riedy, Meals – 52.00; Reinhart, Food – 3,751.29; Right Turn, Tuition – 693.31; Robin’s Water, Water – 231.09; SD Women Work, Registration – 35.00; Servall Uniforms, Supplies – 114.74; Sew What Embroidery, Uniforms – 100.00; Shell, Bus Gas – 39.82; Software Services, Repairs – 97.50; Brandon Spencer, Registration – 92.50; 22X, Prof. Services – 1,195.94; Stanley County School District, Imprest – 1,272.99; Stanley County Law Enforcement, Fingerprinting – 50.00; State Publishing, Supplies – 207.58; Town & Ranch Market, Supplies/Food – 624.63; University of Oregon, Dibels – 115.00; US Food Service, Food – 1,456.41; Walker Refuse, Waste Disposal – 121.50; Walmart, Supplies – 401.89; West Central Electric, Utilities – 391.47; West River Foundation, Registration – 1,050.00; World Almanac Education, Periodicals – 9.95; WR/LJ Rural Water, Water – 140.00; WW Tire Service, Repairs – 53.90; Youngberg & Sons, Supplies – 319.50; GRAND TOTAL BILLS APPROVED $49,953.36. (A more detailed listing is in the Administration Office of the Elementary Building.

E. Note Imprest Expenses

Mathcounts Foundation, Registration – 80.00; SD Music Educators, All State Band – 21.00; Region VII Music, Registration – 50.00; Black Hills State University, Registration – 97.50; Northern State University, Registration – 110.00; Region Counselors, Registration – 44.00; SD Women Work, Registration – 35.00; DCI, Background Checks – 44.00; Prairie Inn Travel Lodge, Lodging – 178.50; Eric Booth, Official – 75.00; Brian Doherty, Official – 75.00; Steven Sweetman, Official – 30.00; Judy Duffy, Judge – 282.99; Michelle Glodt, Judge – 30.00; Karen Sharp, Judge 30.00; Pioneer Drama Service, Royalty Fees – 90.00; TOTAL IMPREST EXPENSES – $1,272.99.

F. Approve Letter of Intent

Rita Keller – Cook - $8.50 per hour

G. Approve Resignation

Jenifer Palmer – Volleyball Coach

Principal Merry Bleeker reported the date and times for the elementary Christmas programs. The fifth grade and the kindergarten class have teamed together in a buddy program for reading. Elementary classes will be giving gifts to Missouri Shores and Pierre Area Referral Service for needy families for Christmas. Twenty-one students will be involved in the DARE program for this year.

Principal Brian Doherty reported the Band will be caroling at the Pierre Mall. The volleyball team this year has received recognition from the South Dakota High School Activities Association for achieving a 3.0 grade point average during the season. The Middle/High School Winter Concert was on December 11 and was recorded by KGFX for broadcast on Christmas morning at 9 A.M.

Superintendent Brad Caldwell presented a proposed Sexual Harassment and Hostile Environment policy for the Board’s review and action at a later date.

Miller moved, seconded by Duffy, to approve the open enrollment for student #5700119980792. All voted aye.

Business Manager Kevin Merscheim reported that eighteen Ole Williamson scholarship applications have been received in the amount of $5,400.00. The freshman applications will be re-verified in January, 2007.

Duffy moved, seconded by Nutter, to authorize the payment of Ole Williamson Scholarships as recommended by the Administration. All voted aye.

Business Manager Kevin Merscheim requested a special board meeting on December 14, 2006, at 12:15 in the Superintendent’s Office to canvas the special election results. The Board authorized the special meeting.

Miller moved, seconded by Duffy, to approve the list of election workers for the special election to be held on December 12, 2006. All voted aye.

President Sonny Harrowa declared the Board in recess for a public hearing on the proposed Stanley County/Harrold Consolidation at 6 P.M.

Superintendent Brad Caldwell responded to the advertisement in the Capital Journal concerning the proposed Stanley County/Harrold School Reorganization Plan. All questions and discussions from the public in attendance were also addressed.

President Sonny Harrowa declared the Board back in session at 6:34 P.M.

Miller moved, seconded by Norman, to go into Executive Session according to SDCL 1-25-2 for student reasons at 6:47 P.M. All voted aye.

President Sonny Harrowa declared the Board out of Executive Session at 7:35 P.M.

Miller moved, seconded by Norman, for the student in question, to serve in-school suspension until the end of the current semester, January 9, 2007, with additional stipulations being assessed. All voted aye.

Miller moved, seconded by Norman, to adjourn at 7:58 P.M. All voted aye.
 

Sonny Harrowa, President                                   

Kevin Merscheim, Business Manager