Stanley County

School Board Meeting
September 22, 2006

The Stanley County School District, #57-1, Board of Education met in special session September 22, 2006, at 3:30 P.M., in the High School Library 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 Principal Brian Doherty. Visitors were Rebecca Cruse, Craig Rutschke, Jim Hyde, Karen Olson and Sam Tidball.

President Sonny Harrowa called the meeting to order at 3:30 P.M.

President Sonny Harrowa led the pledge of allegiance.

Jim Hyde and Karen Olson representing the South Dakota Department of Transportation presented preliminary drawings for the Highway 83 road project through Fort Pierre. The proposal would widen the road by the Parkview building. The Board expressed their concern with the safety issues of the proposed road construction and requested addition changes be made to the project. The width of the sidewalk on all school property, the replacement of fencing on the property, the loss of parking space and its replacement, and the addition of a traffic light for pedestrian crossing by the Elementary Building were all suggested. The Board will further discuss their proposals for the project at the October 10, 2006, Board meeting.

Duffy moved, seconded by Miller, to adjourn at 4:56 P.M. All voted aye.
 

Sonny Harrowa, President                                   

Kevin Merscheim, Business Manager