Stanley County

School Board Meeting
July 10, 2006

The Stanley County School District, #57-1, Board of Education met in regular session July 10, 2006, 5:30 P.M., in the Elementary Computer Lab of the Elementary Building with Gary Johnson, John Bucholz, Bridget Miller, Mork Norman and Darby Nutter present. Others in attendance were Superintendent Brad Caldwell, Business Manager Kevin Merscheim and Principal Merry Bleeker. Visitors were Rebecca Cruse, Arlene Krueger, Shirley Swanson, Craig Rutschke, Kathy Riedy, Sonny Harrowa, John Duffy, Daniel Mach and Michelle Glodt.

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

President Gary Johnson led the pledge of allegiance.

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

Bucholz moved, seconded by Norman, to approve the Consent Calendar. All voted aye.

A. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 12 and special meeting June 27, 2006.

B. Approve the Financial Reports

GENERAL FUND: Cash Balance, June 1, 2006 – 518,991.69; Receipts: Taxes – 105,453.66; Interest – 599.68; Misc. Revenue – 584.08; Yearbooks 295.00; State Aid – 92,296.03; State Fuel Assistance – 7,157.19; Title 2 Grant – 10,196.79; National Minerals – 25,921.53; Title 1 – 10,789.93; Total Receipts – 253,293.89; Transfers into the Account – 79.00; Total Available – 772,364.58; Disbursements – 90,529.01; Payroll – 228,693.22; Transfer Out – 17.45; Cash Balance, June 30, 2006 – 453,124.90; CAPITAL OUTLAY: Cash Balance, June 1, 2006 – 48,350.42; Receipts: Taxes – 20,782.16; Total Receipts – 20,782.16; Total Available – 69,132.58; Disbursement – 812.65; Cash Balance, June 30, 2006 – 68,319.93; SPECIAL EDUCATION: Cash Balance, June 1, 2006 - 462,564.71; Receipts: Taxes – 21,139.33; Interest – 514.01; Misc. Revenue 752.00; Total Receipts – 22,405.34; Total Available – 484,970.05; Disbursements – 54,827.27; Payroll - 21,522.36; Cash Balance, June 30, 2006 – 408,620.42; PENSION FUND: Cash Balance, June 1, 2006 – 4,687.13; Receipts: Taxes – 5,077.26: Total Receipts – 5,077.26; Total Available – 9,764.39; Payroll – 0; Cash Balance, June 30, 2006 – 9,764.39; IMPACT AID: Cash Balance, June 1, 2006 – 1,215,531.86; Receipts: Total Receipts – 0; Total Available – 1,215,531.86; Transfer Out – 30,000.00; Cash Balance, June 30, 2006 – 1,185,531.86; FOOD SERVICE: Cash Balance, June 1, 2006 – (28,561.59); Receipts: Sales – 7,390.74; State Food Reimbursement – 1,172.02; Community & Youth Inv. – 4,455.00; Total Receipts – 13,017.76; Transfers into the Account – 30,000.00; Total Available – 14,456.17; Disbursements – 2,524.56; Payroll – 11,253.83; Cash Balance, June 30, 2006 – 677.78; FIDUCIARY ACCOUNTS: Cash Balance, June 1, 2006 – 310,157.95; Receipts: Interest – 1,028.03; Coaches Fundraisers – 2,050.00; Student Council – 104.00; FCCLA – 70.00; Triple S Group – 78.00; Total Receipts – 3,330.03; Transfers into the Account – 1,148.80; Total Available - 314,636.78; Disbursements – 1,548.38; Cash Balance, June 30, 2006 – 313,088.40.

C. Note Budget Report

D. Approve the Regular Bills

All American Sports, Repairs – 1,183.29; Anderson Tire, Repairs – 107.95; ASBSD Property/Liability Insurance – 36,582.00; ASBSD, Workman’s Comp – 18,778.00; ASBSD, Dues – 624.85; BP Amoco, Gas – 95.02; Merry Bleeker, Gas – 29.61; Capital Journal, Minutes – 629.73; Christy Lumber, Repairs – 516.19; Cole Paper, Supplies – 14,196.66; Connecting Point, Supplies – 135.00; Dept. of Corrections, Prof. Services – 158.63; Dakota One Stop, Gas – 444.31; Dakota Supply Group, Supplies – 127.14; City of Fort Pierre, Utilities – 3,486.83; Golden West Telephone, Telephone – 226.37; Impact Schools, Dues – 1,226.84; Merriman Printing, Supplies – 25.44; Montana Dakota Utilities, Utilities - 84.87; Natl. Association of Federally Impacted Schools, Dues – 504.00; North Central Accreditation, Dues – 600.00; Oasis Too, Water – 240.00; Praxair, Supplies – 68.20; Premier Agenda, Supplies – 565.06; Quality Inn, Lodging – 699.99; Quill & Scroll, Awards – 248.00; Robin’s Water, Water – 10.00; Tom Rogers, Improvements – 4,278.00; Safe Dakota, Alarm Monitoring – 360.00; School Administrators of SD, Dues – 1,630.58; SDATFACS, Registration – 200.00; Simplex Grinnell, Alarm System – 1,967.21; Software House International, Equipment – 1,908.26; Software Services, Repairs – 325.00; TIE, Dues – 1,325.00; WR/LJ Rural Water, Water – 57.50; Youngberg & Sons, Supplies 328.25; GRAND TOTAL BILLS APPROVED $93,973.78. (A more detailed listing is in the Administration Office of the Elementary Building.

E. Note Imprest Expenses

TOTAL IMPREST EXPENSES – $0.

President Gary Johnson called for the conclusion of any old business.

Business Manager Kevin Merscheim administered the oath of office to board members John Duffy and Sonny Harrowa.

Mork Norman nominated Bridget Miller as Board President
Darby Nutter nominated Sonny Harrowa as Board President

Norman moved, seconded by Harrowa, to cease all nominations for Board President. All voted aye.

The results of a paper ballot from the Board members were as follows:

Sonny Harrowa – Three votes
Bridget Miller – Two votes

Sonny Harrowa was named the 2006-2007 Stanley County School District Board President.

Bridget Miller nominated Mork Norman as Board Vice-President
Sonny Harrowa nominated Bridget Miller as Board Vice-President

Nutter moved, seconded by Harrowa, to cease all nomination for Board Vice-President. All voted aye.

The results of a paper ballot from the Board members were as follows:

Bridget Miller – Four votes
Mork Norman – One vote

Bridget Miller was named the 2006-2007 Stanley County School District Board Vice-President.

Duffy moved, seconded by Norman, to designate the First National Bank of South Dakota as depository for cash flow funds and the American State Bank, South Dakota FIT, BankWest, Wells Fargo and the First National Bank of South Dakota for funds not obligated during the fiscal period. Sonny Harrowa, Kevin Merscheim and Brad Caldwell will be authorized signators. All voted aye.

Nutter moved, seconded by Norman, to designate the Business Manager as the custodian of all accounts. All voted aye.

Miller moved, seconded by Duffy, to designate the Capital Journal as the legal newspaper for all school board publications. All voted aye.

Norman moved, seconded by Miller, to designate the Superintendent as Truant Officer for the Stanley County School District. All voted aye.

Norman moved, seconded by Duffy, to authorize the Elementary Principal and the Superintendent as representatives of Title 1 and Special Education programs. All voted aye.

Miller moved, seconded by Norman, to authorize the Superintendent as authorized representative for consolidated grants, vocational education and school food programs and to authorize Brad Caldwell to file the application for school assistance in federally affected areas (PL81-874) and to act as the authorized representative of the applicant in connection with this application. All voted aye.

Nutter moved, seconded by Norman, to authorize the Superintendent, Business Manager and Board President as authorized purchasing agents. All voted aye.

Duffy moved, seconded by Nutter, to authorize the Superintendent, Business Manager and Board President as authorized purchasing agents for federal surplus property. All voted aye.

Miller moved, seconded by Norman, to publish the fiscal year 2006-2007 staff salaries as prescribed by state codified law. All voted aye.

Brenda Bak-36,425.00; Brenda Bak, Activities-1,696.25; Shari Beeghly-32,875.00; Merry Bleeker-64,500.00; Tim Burgard-32,475.00; Tim Burgard, Activities-10,627.50; Brad Caldwell-72,000.00; Bria Christensen-28,550.00; Bria Christensen, Activities-2,154.00; Linda Clair – 34,575.00; Vera Cronin-28,875.00; Brian Doherty-56,000.00; Kim Doherty-34,800.00; Kim Doherty, Activities – 309.25; William Ellwanger-37,075.00; William Ellwanger, Activities-2,749.00; Michael Falconer-33,175.00; Michael Falconer, Activities-5,352.50; Judy Fosheim-9.05 per hour; Jodi Gabriel, Activities-2,765.50; Becky Gardner-9.65 per hour; Michelle Glodt-28,550.00; Lori Gloe-30,200.00; Mark Hackett, Activities-1,919.75; Nicholas Hare-9.15 per hour; Roxanne Harms – 34,075.00; Roxanne Harms, Activities – 2,094.75; Leroy Heibel-39,075.00; Leroy Heibel, Activities-2,479.75; Craig Heller, Activities-3,317.50; Phillip Hubbard-12.15 per hour; Michelle Humann-31,825.00; Guy Hunter-31,500.00; Guy Hunter, Activities-9,169.88; Ken Hutchinson, Activities-1.00; Connie Johnson-32,475.00; Helmet Keller-9.65 per hour; Sherry Kenobbie-9.05 per hour; Ruth Kilber-11.57 per hour; Carol King-33,000.00; Arlene Krueger-45,177.30; Blair Krueger-9.65 per hour; Marcy Kuper-11.25 per hour; Joyce Larsen-33,250.00; Gloria Lawrence-12.15 per hour; Steve Leber-29,525.00; Bonnie Libner-13.67 per hour; Daniel Mach-35,175.00; Daniel Mach, Activities-2,294.00; Clint Menning-10.35 per hour; Kevin Merscheim-59,000.00; Jennifer Milliken-30,525.00; Jennifer Milliken, Activities-3,606.00; Cheryl Moore-9.05 per hour; Lionel Nold, Activities-2,259.00; William Olander-38,200.00; Williams Olander, Activities-2,949.00; Carol Olson-11.00 per hour; Mary Olson-37,625.00; Denise Overweg-30,525.00; Jenifer Palmer-33,950.00; Jenifer Palmer, Activities-3,392.50; Bobby Jo Parker-26,925.00; Bobby Jo Parker, Activities-2,154.00; Katherine Riedy-36,375.00; Katherine Riedy, Activities-2,096.25; Tiffany Roderick-26,925.00; Tiffany Roderick, Activities-2,692.50; Tom Rogers-33,904.44; Tom Rogers, Activities-5,462.25; Barbara Rose-36,754.44; Elizabeth Rus-31,550.00; Lois Russell-35,050.00; Craig Rutscke-33,859.80; Susan Schanzenbach-13.75 per hour; Larae Schoenfelder-10.25 per hour; Vickie Schumacher-20,942.00; Maria Scott-35,904.44; Karen Sharp-30,576.00; Kathleen Siebrasse-19.03 per hour; Krystal Simons-30,275.00; Krystal Simons, Activities-2,154.00; Laura Snow-33,525.00; Laura Snow, Activities- 4,340.25; Barbara Sogaard-41,054.44; Karen Somsen-34,775.00; Cheryl Sorenson-32,875.00; Wilma Staples-9.80 per hour; Kathryn Stewart-9.15 per hour; Suzanne Stoeser-10.35 per hour; Thomas Stotts-29,525.00; Thomas Stotts, Activities-2,565.00; Shirley Swanson-42,304.44; Dave Tate-34,929.44; Dave Tate, Activities-7,085.00; Jeri Wilcox-41,454.44; Janet Williams-14.15 per hour; Julie Willoughby-29,850.00; Julie Willoughby, Activities – 1,840.50.

The Associated School Boards of South Dakota convention will be held in Sioux Falls on August 9, 10 and 11, 2006. Bridget Miller was appointed as the voting delegate at the convention with Sonny Harrowa as the alternate.

Miller moved, seconded by Nutter, to disapprove the application for open enrollment for student #5700119980771 as recommended by the Superintendent. All voted aye.

Miller moved, seconded by Norman, to approve the Elementary Student Handbook as recommended by Principal Merry Bleeker. All voted aye.

Superintendent Brad Caldwell presented a quotation from D&D Asphalt to repair the Parkview parking lot in the amount of $2,766.00.

Miller moved, seconded by Norman, to approve the quotation from D&D Asphalt in the amount of $2,766.00. All voted aye.

Superintendent Brad Caldwell presented a letter from the Harold School Board about consolidation with the Stanley County School District. Details of the consolidation were discussed. The annual School Superintendents’ Conference will be in Pierre on July 18 and 19, 2006, and Brad Caldwell will attend. A Board and Administrators handbook was presented with phone numbers and important dates by Superintendent Brad Caldwell.

Business Manager Kevin Merscheim reported that no bids have been received for the sale of the old mobile home at the Orton School. The mobile home may be sold at a later date.

Duffy moved, seconded by Nutter, to adjourn at 6:44 P.M. All voted aye.

 

Sonny Harrowa, President                                   

Kevin Merscheim, Business Manager