Stanley County

School Board Meeting
February 13, 2006

The Stanley County School District, #57-1, Board of Education met in regular session February 13, 2006, 5:30 P.M., at the high school learning center with Gary Johnson, Darby Nutter, John Bucholz, Mork Norman and Bridget Miller present. Others in attendance were Superintendent Larry Jaske, Business Manager Kevin Merscheim and Principal Merry Bleeker. Visitors were Rebecca Cruse, Arlene Krueger, Roxanne Harms, Linda Clair, Kathy Riedy, Kim Doherty, Craig Rutschke, Shirley Swanson, Jennifer Milliken, Mike Falconer, Laura Snow, Shawn Flottmeyer and many honored students and their families.

President Gary Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.

President Gary Johnson led the pledge of allegiance.

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

Bucholz moved, seconded by Miller, to approve the Consent Calendar with the understanding the activity and athletic resignations are contingent upon finding suitable replacements. The Board recognized Diane Stofferahn for twenty-five years and Glennys Case for twenty-six years of service to the Stanley County School District. All voted aye.

A. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 9, 2006 and
special meetings January 26, February 2 and February 6, 2006.

B. Approve the Financial Reports

GENERAL FUND: Cash Balance, January 1, 2006 – 520,317.81; Receipts: Taxes – 13,230.92; Interest – 902.12; Misc. Revenue – 2,253.35; Admissions – 3,156.01; State Aid – 113,446.33; Medicaid Payments – 4,187.00; Insurance Proceeds – 1,263.43; Total Receipts – 138,439.16; Transfers into the Account – 302.72; Total Available – 659,059.69; Disbursements – 114,012.63; Payroll - 134,291.44; Transfer Out – 17.45; Cash Balance, January 31, 2006 – 410,738.17; CAPITAL OUTLAY: Cash Balance, January 1, 2006 – 51,076.23; Receipts: Taxes – 1,557.29; Interest – 65.63; Total Receipts – 1,622.92; Transfers into the Account – 0; Total Available – 52,699.15; Disbursement – 13,942.18; Cash Balance, January 31, 2006 – 38,756.97; SPECIAL EDUCATION: Cash Balance, January 1, 2006 – 418,898.85; Receipts: Taxes – 1,978.05; Interest – 766.61; Medicaid Payments – 424.00; 94-142 Funds – 10,496.70; Preschool Funds – 320.60; Total Receipts – 13,985.96; Transfers into the Account – (21,127.50); Total Available – 411,757.31; Disbursements – 1,550.00; Payroll – 22,486.56; Cash Balance, January 31, 2006 – 387,720.75; PENSION FUND: Cash Balance, January 1, 2006 – 10,061.42; Receipts: Taxes – 455.22; Total Receipts – 455.22; Total Available – 10,516.64; Payroll – 9,498.22; Cash Balance, January 31, 2006 – 1,018.42; IMPACT AID: Cash Balance, January 1, 2006 – 741,556.39; Receipts: Interest – 1,268.86; Total Receipts – 1,268.86; Total Available – 742,825.25; Transfer Out - 0; Cash Balance, January 31, 2006 – 742,825.25; FOOD SERVICE: Cash Balance, January 1, 2006 – (29,581.23); Receipts: Sales – 10,673.88; Community & Youth Involved – 8,137.80; Federal Reimbursement – 5,229.10; Total Receipts – 24,040.78; Total Available – (5,540.45); Disbursements – 10,761.97; Payroll – 12,836.64; Cash Balance, January 31, 2006 – (29,139.06); FIDUCIARY ACCOUNTS: Cash Balance, January 1, 2006 – 303,696.69; Receipts: Interest – 808.37; Resale – 2,681.03; Student Council – 475.00; Letterwinners – 300.00; FCCLA – 300.77; Band – 181.50; Cheerleaders – 33.00; Triple S Group – 62.00; Gymnastics Fundraisers – 1,020.59; Volleyball Fundraisers - 150.00; Orton School – 75.00; Total Receipts – 6,087.26; Transfers into the Account – 5,299.12; Total Available - 315,083.07; Disbursements – 13,541.89; Cash Balance, January 31, 2006 301,541.18.

C. Note Budget Report

D. Approve the Regular Bills

All-Around Graphics, Awards – 60.00; American Choral Directors, Dues – 75.00; American Linen, Supplies – 492.28; Anderson Tire, Repairs – 30.45; ASBO, Membership – 135.00; BP, Gas – 189.99; Shari Beeghly, Mileage – 294.08; Bernard Foods, Food – 686.40; Best Business, Repairs – 626.59; Black Hills State University, Jazz Festival – 200.00; Black Hills Gray Lines, Bus Charter – 5,557.52; 22X, Tuition – 2,745.36; Merry Bleeker, Mileage & Meals – 28.56; Block & Co., Supplies – 206.72; Tamara K. Breckenridge, Reading Recovery – 1,607.90; Bureau of Administration, Telephone – 121.76; Capital Sports, Uniforms – 1,685.98; Carolina Biological, Supplies 193.91; Cellular One, Telephone – 63.62; Center for Disabilities, Registration – 85.00; Chandler’s, Repairs – 150.00; Child And Adult Nutrition Services, Food – 369.02; Christy Lumber, Repairs – 106.78; Cole Paper, Supplies – 254.01; Comfort Inn, Lodging – 479.92; Conoco, Gas – 13.83; Department of Corrections, Prof. Services – 6.39; Dakota State University, Registration – 59.00; Dakota Supply Group, Supplies – 479.49; Dean Foods, Food – 2,008.24; E-Rate Complete, Prof. Services – 1,750.00; Earthgrains, Food – 612.51; Enslow Publishers, Supplies – 668.25; Jim & Terri Englehart, Parent Mileage – 2,611.20; Michael Falconer, Repairs – 15.89; Fastenal Co., Supplies – 22.92; Follett Educational, Supplies – 327.75; Forell Limo Service, Chartered Bus – 3,964.00; City of Fort Pierre, Utilities – 4,585.30; FSH Communications, Telephone – 117.80; Gale’s Gas, Utilities – 1,066.84; Gander Publishing, Supplies – 174.85; Golden West Telephone, Telephone – 244.66; Haggerty’s Musicworks, Repairs & Supplies – 1,915.58; Greg & Deb Haka, Parent Mileage – 716.80; Byron & Tracey Hand, Parent Mileage – 605.44; Harcourt-Brace-Jovanovich, Supplies – 291.40; Harker’s, Food – 2,093.18; Ron & Joanne Heckenlaible, Parent Mileage – 136.00; Hillyard, Supplies – 398.87; Hipple Printing, Advertising & Minutes – 192.40; Hobart Sales, Repairs – 20.80; Hogens Hardware, Supplies – 3.99; Dana & Annis Iversen, Parent Mileage – 1,228.80; Janitor’s Closet, Supplies – 222.60; Larry Jaske, Travel – 24.00; Connie Johnson, Mileage – 387.20; Kim Jones, Mileage – 35.20; Klein’s Office Plus, Supplies – 207.91; Larry’s Plumbing, Repairs – 12,625.45; Library Video, Supplies – 553.20; Scott & Paula Lind, Parent Mileage – 385.28; Loopy’s, Supplies – 12.00; May-Adam-Gerdes-Thompson, Prof. Services – 43.50; Mark & Diana Melvin, Parent Mileage – 825.60; MENC, Membership – 123.00; Stacy & Vicki Miles, Parent Mileage – 752.64; Montana Dakota Utilities, Utilities – 8,019.03; Zay Norman, Parent Mileage 88.32; Tim & Diane Olson, Parent Mileage – 268.80; Oriental Trading, Supplies – 19.85; Marshall & Stephanie Owens, Parent Mileage – 204.80; Pepper At Eckroth, Supplies – 461.70; Perma-Bound, Library Media – 21.15; 22X. Prof. Services – 1,130.00; Pierre Auto Parts, Repairs – 867.00; Pierre Solid Waste, Waste Disposal – 6.96; Pioneer Drama Service, Supplies – 96.95; Play To Learn, Supplies – 134.81; Arlene H. Prince, Parent Mileage – 179.20; Qwest, Telephone – 128.55; Doug & Annette Reiman, Parent Mileage – 1,464.32; Reinhard Instructional, Food – 5,481.20; Renaissance Learning, Supplies – 324.95; Kathy Riedy, Supplies 9.00; Right Turn, Tuition – 1,521.72; Robin’s Water Cond’ting, Water – 184.40; Runnings, Supplies – 90.97; Elizabeth Rus, Supplies – 74.41; Eldean & Renee Ryckman, Parent Mileage – 544.00; SDHSAA, Sportsmanship Summit – 50.00; School Administrators of South Dakota, Registration – 25.00; Karla & Kevin Scott, Parent Mileage – 358.40; Todd Scott, Parent Mileage – 660.48; SD Bandmasters, Membership – 20.00; Second Wind Exercise, Equipment – 1,261.00; Servall Uniforms & Linen, Supplies – 111.29; Sew What Embroidery, Supplies – 475.00; Kathleen Siebrasse, Library Media – 27.08; Lonnie & Rebecca Smith, Parent Mileage 752.00; Julie Snyder, Parent Mileage – 483.84; Software Services, Repairs 422.50; 22X, Prof. Services – 2,758.35; Stanley County Booster Club, Ticket Seller – 204.77; Stanley County School District, Imprest Expenses – 4,006.19; Super 8 Motel, Lodging – 165.00; Thunderbird Lodge, Lodging – 280.00; Raymond & Darla Tibbs, Parent Mileage – 220.80; Darren & Kelly Tibbs, Parent Mileage – 828.80; Titze Electric, Repairs – 147.76; Town & Ranch Market, Supplies & Food – 667.96; US Food Service, Food – 2,042.11; VISA, Supplies – 1,055.04; Walmart, Supplies – 194.76; West Central Electric, Utilities – 366.96; WR/LJ Rural Water, Water – 92.50; Kyle & Anita Wyly, Parent Mileage – 660.48; Youngberg & Sons, Repairs – 411.00; GRAND TOTAL BILLS APPROVED - $99,046.77. (A more detailed listing is in the Administration Office of the Elementary Building.

E. Note Imprest Expenses

Region VII Music, Entry Fees – 190.00; SDSU Music Department, Registration – 80.00; Office of Careers, Registration – 60.00; Pierre School District, Registration – 20.00; SDTEA, Registration – 30.00; Larry Jaske, Meals & Travel – 247.80; 22X, Donation – 50.00; SDASSP, Registration – 50.00; UPS, Postage – 33.88; Jason Cornelison, Official – 20.00; Brian Doherty, Official – 40.00; Quint Garnos, Official – 188.80; Larry Jaske, Official – 100.00; Randy Kludt, Official – 100.00; Steve Leber, Official – 55.00; Ed Marts, Official – 215.16; Jeremy Mikkelsen, Official – 70.00; William Olander, Official – 100.00; Greg Warren, Official – 186.40; Mike Cruse, Official – 25.00; Aaron Rose, Official – 75.00; Chad Uhrig, Official – 120.00; Lyman School District, Entry Fees – 50.00; Parker School District, Entry Fees – 80.00; Parkston School District, Entry Fees – 45.00; Philip School District, Entry Fees – 50.00; Eric Booth, Official – 35.00; Dave Burnett, Official – 110.68; V. Thomas McGough, Official – 131.08; Brett Sether, Official – 85.00; White River School District, Entry Fees – 25.00; Merry Bleeker, Official – 35.00; Pam Hegre, Official – 140.00; Michelle Humann, Official – 35.00; Kari Jones, Official – 35.00; Terice Kettlehut, Official – 50.00; Julie King, Official – 205.92; Bonnie Miller, Official – 140.00; Shavonne Mitchell, Official – 140.00; Jenifer Palmer, Official – 35.00; Rose Pearce, Official – 258.40; Sandy Sivertson, Official – 35.00; Madison School District, Entry Fees – 60.00; Winner School District, One Act Play Fees – 168.07; TOTAL IMPREST EXPENSES – $4,006.19.

F. Approve Resignations

Diane Stofferahn – Teacher
Glennys Case – Teacher
Kathy Riedy – One-Act-Play Director
Michelle Glodt – Assistant Volleyball and Assistant Track Coach
Guy Hunter – Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach

The Board recognized the following students in grades three through five who received all “A’s” and students in grade six through twelve for achieving at least a 3.6 grade-point average for the second nine-weeks of the school year. President Gary Johnson and Superintendent Larry Jaske presented the certificates.
 

Taylor Olson
Sarah Jeffries
Lindsey Rogers
Marissa Jacobsen
Sheila Ricketts
Megan Sutley
Steve Boring
Katie Fuller
Jessica Pearson
Megan Arneson
Dylan White
Haley Hand
Amber Hodgins
Kristine Lehrkamp
Clayton Reinhard
Kenna Wieczorek
Samantha Blood
Charles Swanson
Wyatt Johnson
Thomas Tolton
Wyatt Harrowa
Breeze Olson
Darian Schaefer
Avery Johnson
Hailey Norman
Bailey Tibbs
Carly Harrowa
Morgan Turney
Tawnee Whitley
Adam Wyly
  Tomisue Humble
Kassy Norman
Kari Anderson
Brittany Kenzy
Sarah Smith
Anthony Bobby
Shawn Flottmeyer
Loni McQuistion
Jessica Simons
Tyler Harrowa
James Wolf
Bailey Heninger
Robby Jefferies
Jacob Miller
Joshua Rogers
Courtney Ziebart
Seth Lopour
Christa Wolf
Shantel Norman
Tesa Carda
Lexi Lopour
John Ricketts
Morgan Deis
Cade Larson
Ashley Slama
Austin Brown
Ali Scott
Christian Uecker
Joni Willoughby
 

Board President Gary Johnson informed the public of the community portion of the interview process scheduled for February 15 and 16 and invited all interested parents to attend.

Shawn Flottmeyer, representing the Student Council, reported the student activities scheduled for the next thirty days. Multiple fundraisers, district and regional basketball, gymnastics and wrestling contests, the National Honor Society induction ceremony and other activities were reported.

The results of the Writing Assessment Test were presented by Mike Falconer. A compiled report of test scores for the last three years was reviewed by the Board.

The North Central Association Certification coordinator Kim Doherty reported the vocabulary and math committees are developing strategies and will be presented at the next meeting. It was recommended to strengthen the requirements for math and science to improve test scores for all high school students. It was requested was to authorize the Steering Committee to attend the annual NCA meeting in Chicago on April 25 and 26, 2006. The Board requested the Administration review the proposal and report the results at the March meeting.

Kim Doherty reported the Stanley County Math Counts’ students finished in fourth place at the February 11 competition at Pierre.

Bucholz moved, seconded by Norman, to approve the open enrollment application for student #5700119980762. All voted aye.

Superintendent Larry Jaske presented information from the absent Principal Brian Doherty on events for the next thirty days. The meeting with eighth-grade parents to give an overview of the new South Dakota graduation requirements will be April 11, 2006. The Middle/High School Scheduling Committee met on January 18 and 26 and will present the proposed schedule at the March Board meeting. The Handbook Committee met in February and will be proposing modifications in the future. The third-quarter midterm grades have been posted and deficiencies will be mailed to parents. The Board requested the new graduation requirements be posted on the school’s web site.

Principal Merry Bleeker reported the DARE graduation was February 9, two students were winners of the Young Authors and Young Illustrators competitions, and the date for the kindergarten round-up will be later this spring. The Teacher Assistance Teams training sponsored by the Masons for troubled children has trained thirteen staff members and provided training to revitalize two staff members.

Superintendent Larry Jaske reported that Christine Christopherson will be helping in the library for the third-quarter. Board members Mork Norman and John Bucholz will meet on February 16 to review the board policy handbook. Information was distributed about Jeri Wilcox and how to send emails to her in the hospital. Proposed legislation to require students to remain in school until the age of eighteen was discussed. An informational letter from the South Dakota Department of Transportation detailing the proposed road construction in front of the Parkview building was reviewed by the Board.

Norman moved, seconded by Nutter, to go into Executive Session according to SDCL 1-25-2 for personnel or student reasons at 7:32 P.M. All voted aye.

President Gary Johnson declared the Board out of Executive Session at 8:15 P.M.

Miller moved, seconded by Bucholz, to adjourn at 8:16 P.M. All voted aye.

 

Gary Johnson, President                                   

Kevin Merscheim, Business Manager