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The Stanley County
School District, #57-1, Board of Education met in regular
session May 14, 2007, 5:30 P.M., in the Middle School Learning
Center with Sonny Harrowa, John Duffy, Bridget Miller, Darby
Nutter and Mork Norman present. Others in attendance were
Superintendent Brad Caldwell, Business Manager Kevin Merscheim
and Principals Brian Doherty and Merry Bleeker. Visitors were
Rebecca Cruse, Paula Alexander, Kim Doherty, Craig Rutschke,
Arlene Krueger, Guy Hunter, Kathy Riedy, Lionel Nold, Mary Kirk,
Roxanne Harms, Lori Gloe and Verna Cronin.
President Sonny Harrowa called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
President Sonny Harrowa led the pledge of allegiance.
Miller moved, seconded by Nutter, to adopt the agenda as
amended. All voted aye.
Norman moved, seconded by Duffy, to approve the Consent Calendar
as amended. All voted aye.
A. Approve the amended minutes of the regular meeting of April
10, 2007:
Amend the minutes to read as follows: Some of the necessary
repairs have been completed for the Orton mobile home as
requested of the warranty company by the Stanley County School
District.
B. Approve the Financial Reports
GENERAL FUND: Cash Balance, April 1, 2007 502,821.81;
Receipts: Taxes 42,534.77; Interest 1,029.83; Misc. Revenue
484.28; State Aid 80,796.00; Rentals 100.00; Title 1
24,317.00; Title 2 10,653.00; Total Receipts 159,914.88;
Transfers into the Account 0; Total Available 662,736.69;
Disbursements 109,317.50; Payroll 157,839.19; Transfer Out
17.45; Cash Balance, April 30, 2007 395,562.55; CAPITAL
OUTLAY: Cash Balance, April 1, 2007 44,537.16; Receipts: Taxes
10,388.74; Interest 55.48; Total Receipts 10,444.22; Total
Available 54,981.38; Disbursement 29,160.68; Cash Balance,
April 30, 2007 25,820.70; SPECIAL EDUCATION: Cash Balance,
April 1, 2007 437,842.56; Receipts: Taxes 9,775.38; Interest
1,014.79; Title VIB 9,960.70; Preschool Grant 352.50;
Total Receipts 21,103.37; Total Available 458,945.93;
Disbursements 871.84; Payroll 28,063.30; Cash Balance, April
30, 2007 430,010.79; PENSION FUND: Cash Balance, April 1, 2007
4,221.79; Receipts: Taxes 2,348.31: Interest 18.49; Total
Receipts 2,366.80; Total Available 6,588.59; Payroll
6,457.33; Cash Balance, April 30, 2007 131.26; IMPACT AID:
Cash Balance, April 1, 2007 598,076.17; Receipts: Interest
3,361.55; Impact Aid 386,676.00; Total Receipts 390,037.55;
Total Available 988,113.72; Transfer Out 0; Cash Balance,
April 30, 2007 988,113.72; FOOD SERVICE: Cash Balance, April
1, 2007 (2,768.76); Receipts: Sales 15,694.77; Community &
Youth Inv. 5,480.90; State Food Reimbursement 8,236.24;
Total Receipts 29,411.91; Total Available 26,643.15;
Disbursements 12,309.37; Payroll 15,814.79; Cash Balance,
April 30, 2007 (1,481.01); FIDUCIARY ACCOUNTS: Cash Balance,
April 1, 2007 334,848.14; Receipts: Interest 1,104.97;
Senior Class 15.00; Student Council 2,572.75; FCCLA
100.00; SCEA 213.00; Region Gymnastics 236.16; Fundraisers
915.99; Golf Fundraisers 500.00; Volleyball Fundraisers
224.05; Post Prom 439.00; Total Receipts 6,420.92; Transfers
into the Account 6,427.01; Total Available 347,696.07;
Disbursements 8,077.19; Cash Balance, April 30, 2007
339,618.88.
C. Note Budget Report
D. Approve the Regular Bills
All-Around Graphics, Awards 2,086.00; Alltel, Cell Phone
102.87; Americinn, Lodging 47.00; American Linen Supply,
Supplies 509.17; Brenda Bak, Supplies 19.32; BankWest,
Capital Outlay Certificates 82,456.25; Best Business Products,
Repairs 339.50; Block & Company, Supplies 148.44; Bureau of
Administration, Telephones 79.56; Brad Caldwell, Mileage
133.60; Capital Journal, Minutes & Advertising 265.41;
Channing Bete Co., Supplies 102.50; Child & Adult Nutrition
Services, Food 64.61; Christy Lumber, Supplies 599.04; Cole
Paper, Supplies 4,757.70; Comfort Inn-Rapid City, Lodging
315.00; Comfort Inn-Sioux Falls, Lodging 119.98; Conoco, Gas
59.75; Crossroads, Lodging 45.00; Dakota Mill & Grain,
Supplies 132.50; Dakota Supply Group, Supplies 187.10; Dean
Foods, Milk 1,985.72; E-Rate Complete, Annual Fees 1,750.00;
Earthgrains, Food 412.18; Econolodge, Lodging 135.00; Eddies
Truck Sales, Repairs 1,577.36; Envirotech Waste Service,
Garbage 689.17; Michael Falconer, Mileage 113.60; Fastenal,
Supplies 6.68; Ferley Jewelry, Supplies 20.00; City of Fort
Pierre, Utilities 4,943.35; Carol Fosheim, Mileage 14.72;
FSH Communications, Telephone 254.40; Gales Gas, Propane
479.40; Glass Products, Repairs 308.93; Golden West Telephone,
Telephone 156.66; Haggertys Musicworks, Repairs & Supplies
308.95; Harkers, Food 1,896.67; Harlows Bus Sales, Repairs
73.60; Roxanne Harms, Registration & Meals 286.00; Hauff
Mid-America Sports, Supplies & Uniforms 1,470.15; Hillyard,
Supplies 32.58; Hobart Sales, Supplies 258.10; Hogg
Restaurant Service, Supplies 45.20; Ingram Pest Service,
Supplies 240.00; Jostens, Supplies 826.50; Kleins Office
Furniture, Supplies 14.79; Kleins Office Plus, Supplies
46.49; Lakeshore, Supplies 130.87; 22X, Prof. Services
150.00; Larrys Plumbing, Repairs 274.13; Steven Leber,
Mileage 32.40; May-Adam-Gerdes-Thompson, Prof. Services
112.84; Mike McQuistion, Parent Mileage 384.00; Jennifer
Milliken, Supplies 229.15; Montana Dakota Utilities, Utilities
3,347.78; Morris, Supplies 385.72; Nasco, Supplies 46.40;
Oaks Hotel, Lodging 958.00; Tim & Diane Olson, Mileage
35.20; Omni Cheer, Uniforms 252.10; Outdoor Unlimited,
Supplies 200.00; Perma-Bound, Library Media 40.23; 22X,
Prof. Services 730.00; Pioneer Drama Service, Supplies
170.00; Pitney Bowes, Postage 500.00; Play to Learn, Supplies
4.99; Praxair, Supplies 77.41; Presidents Education,
Supplies 17.50; Qwest, Telephone 131.60; Reinhart, Food
4,133.91; Right Turn, Tuition 684.90; Robins Water, Water
155.68; Runnings, Supplies 18.18; Elizabeth Rus, Meals &
Mileage 96.00; SDHSAA, Participation Fees 421.00; Santel
Communications, Repairs 225.00; School Specialty, Supplies
83.94; SD Assoc. of Educational Office Personnel, Registration
65.00; SD 4-H/Character Counts, Registration 75.00; 22X,
Registration 60.00; Servall Uniforms, Supplies 118.80; Sew
What Embroidery, Supplies 240.00; Shell, Bus Gas 154.18;
Kathleen Siebrasse, Library Media 45.91; Krystal Simons, Meals
14.28; Small Engine House, Repairs 264.96; Software House
Int., Supplies 3,560.75; Software Services, Repairs 313.75;
SD Historical Society, Library Media 284.34; Southeast Area,
Registration 110.00; 22X, Prof. Services 2,766.66; Robert
Standiford, Mowing 630.00; Stanley County School District,
Imprest 1,139.00; Stanley County Law, Fingerprinting 60.00;
TIE, Registration 760.00; Tiffin Athletic Mats, Supplies
2,289.20; Titze Electric, Repairs 246.17; Town & Ranch Market,
Supplies/Food 662.75; US Food Service, Food 1,380.48; VISA,
Supplies & Repairs 348.25; Walker Refuse, Waste Disposal
306.00; Walmart, Supplies 631.67; West Central Electric,
Utilities 347.62; Julie Willoughby, Supplies & Mileage
33.49; Wincraft, Awards 43.47; WR/LJ Rural Water, Water
107.50; WW Tire Service, Repairs 92.95; Joy Yost, Mileage
35.20; Youngberg & Sons, Repairs 561.00; Zander Auto Parts,
Supplies 16.48; GRAND TOTAL BILLS APPROVED - $142,710.29. (A
more detailed listing is in the Administration Office of the
Elementary Building.
E. Note Imprest Expenses
American Association of Teachers, Membership 65.00; SD FCCLA,
State Leadership Conference 750.00; SD Dept. of Revenue,
Vehicle Title & Plates 9.00; Phillip Hubbard, Bus Gas 40.00;
Capital Sports, Supplies 20.00; Miller High School, Entry Fees
35.00; Pierre High School, Entry Fees 50.00; Hillsview Golf
Course, Green Fees 170.00; TOTAL IMPREST EXPENSES $1,139.00.
F. Approve Contracts
Tiffany Roderick Asst Track Coach - $1.00
Edward Jackson Art & English - $34,725.00
Don Shields Boys Basketball Coach - $3,662.50
Brandon Spencer Asst Wrestling Coach - $2,245.00
Amber Thomas FACS - $27,625.00
Lindsey Zeck Asst Volleyball Coach - $2,210.00
Bobbi Jo Parker Volleyball Coach - $2,797.50
G. Teacher Lane Change
Kim Doherty - $37,100.00
Mary Kirk, representing the Oahe Child Development Center for
the Fort Pierre Head Start Program, requested that the Board
reconsider the decision to not allow the Head Start program to
continue using one of the high school classrooms starting next
year. If the decision stands, the program will have to find
other space in the Fort Pierre area. The high school classroom
will be used for the new art program starting in August. The
Board affirmed their use of the classroom for next year.
Superintendent Brad Caldwell reported that with open enrollment
students coming to the Stanley County School District
kindergarten next year, there may be a need for an additional
teacher and classroom. Options were discussed such as moving
classes, combining classrooms and purchasing a modular classroom
for the additional space. The Board requested the Administration
obtain estimates for the purchase of a modular classroom and
present the results at the June 11 board meeting.
Miller moved, seconded by Duffy, to approve the health nurse
contract with the South Dakota Department of Health for the
2007-2008 school year at the same price as last year. All voted
aye.
Norman moved, seconded by Duffy, to approve the open enrollment
applications for #570011980806, 570011980801, 570011980805,
5700119802 and 57001198804. All voted aye.
Michelle Glodt reported on the BUFFS program that replaced the
summer school program. The results of an evaluation survey of
the teachers, parents and the students were presented.
Principal Brian Doherty reported that the student class
registration was May 1 thru May 4 and class schedules will be
prepared from this information. Only four students have
requested the use of the DDN program for next year so the
program will be deferred until the following school year. The
National Honor Society had their induction ceremony on May 1,
2007. Sarah Jeffries and Lindsey Rogers have been elected as
Student Council representatives for the 2007-2008 school year.
The last day of school for seniors will be May 16 and graduation
will be at Parkview at noon of May 18, 2007.
Athletic Director Guy Hunter reported that former Stanley County
High School student Stacy Huss has won a NCAA track national
championship in California. The girls golf team will be
traveling to the state competition on May 21 and 22. The Oahe
Prep Bowl has purchased awards for students and other items for
the Parkview building. The proposals got an athletic trainer
will be reviewed at the Board meeting on June 11, 2007.
High School Math Club advisor Roxanne Harms informed the Board
that Travis Ruby competed in a competition in Aberdeen recently
and won second place.
Principal Merry Bleeker reported the elementary music concert
will be May 15 at Parkview and invited everybody to attend. The
rural schools rally day, picnic and last day will be May 17.
May 18 will be the elementary picnic at Lilly Park which starts
at 11 A.M. Applications are being accepted for the elementary
secretary and computer educational assistant positions.
Interviews will start the week of May 28. The rural school
calendars will be presented at the next regular board meeting.
Board member John Duffy reported the highway 83 project in front
of the school buildings will be postponed until next summer. It
was recommended to host another public meeting with the
Department of Transportation to review the proposed changes to
the highway in the school area. The primary purpose of the
meetings will be to insure the safety of the students.
Board member John Duffy suggested that a new sidewalk be
constructed next to the building at Parkview this summer.
Duffy moved, seconded by Miller, to authorize the administration
to obtain bids to construct an eight (8) foot sidewalk extending
the full length in front of the Parkview building to the parking
lot. All voted aye.
Board President Sonny Harrowa presented photos of the Ole
Williamson parking lot and reported the City of Fort Pierre will
deliver and pack recycled asphalt to the area. It was proposed
to close the current entry to the parking lot and moved next to
the Community and Youth Involved Center. The Board agreed to
this proposal.
Superintendent Brad Caldwell recommended changes to the
Middle/High School Student Handbook for tardies. It will again
be presented at the June Board meeting.
Miller moved, seconded by Norman, to vote in favor of proposed
amendment #1 from the South Dakota High School Activities
Association as presented by Superintendent Brad Caldwell. All
voted aye.
Miller moved, seconded by Duffy, to approve the resolution for
participation in the SDHSAA for the 2007-2008 school year. All
voted aye.
Miller moved, seconded by Norman, to approve the certified and
classified negotiation agreements for the 2007-2008 school year.
All voted aye.
Norman moved, seconded by Miller, to authorize the preparation
of the Teacher Compensation Program application and to submit it
to the State of South Dakota for approval. All voted aye.
Miller moved seconded by Norman, to approve the 2007-2008 staff
contracts and letters of intent. All voted aye.
Shari Beeghly, Merry Bleeker, Tim Burgard, Brad Caldwell, Linda
Clair, Vera Cronin, Brian Doherty, Kim Doherty, William
Ellwanger, Michael Falconer, Judy Fosheim, Jodie Gabriel,
Michelle Glodt, Lori Gloe, Mark Hackett, Roxanne Harms, Leroy
Heibel, Craig Heller, Phillip Hubbard, Michelle Humann, Guy
Hunter, Connie Johnson, Rita Keller, Helmet Keller, Ann Keller,
Ruth Kilber, Blair Krueger, Arlene Krueger, Marcy Kuper, Joyce
Larsen, Steve Leber, Bonnie Libner, Clint Menning, Kevin
Merscheim, Jennifer Milliken, Cheryl Moore, Mary Olson, Carol
Olson, Denise Overweg, Jenifer Palmer, Bobbi Jo Parker, Bria
Peppel, Katherine Riedy, Tiffany Roderick, Tom Rogers, Barbara
Rose, Elizabeth Rus, Lois Russell, Craig Rutschke, Susan
Schanzenbach, Vickie Schumacher, Maria Scott, Karen Sharp,
Kathleen Siebrasse, Krystal Simons, Laura Snow, Barbara Sogaard,
Karen Somsen, Wilma Staples, Suzanne Stoeser, Thomas Stotts,
Shirley Swanson, Dave Tate, Jeri Wilcox, Janet Williams and
Julie Willoughby.
Duffy moved, seconded by Norman, to adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION #7-2007 Be it resolved, that the School Board of
the Stanley County School District #57-1 transfer the following
cash balances from the respective fiduciary accounts.
TO: Girls Regional Volleyball - $50.00; Region Golf - $252.96;
Region Gymnastics - $482.19; Big Dakota Wrestling - $100.00;
District Boys Basketball - $100.00; Contracted Tournaments
$28.00; and the General Fund - $981.70.
FROM: Big Dakota Volleyball - $100.00; Football Playoffs -
$520.86;
Stanley County Wrestling Invitational - $983.60; and Girls
District Basketball - $390.39.
All voted aye.
Business Manager Kevin Merscheim and Brad Caldwell presented the
proposed list of repairs and equipment to be purchased for the
2007-2008 school year. Final approval of the repair projects and
equipment will be at the regular June Board meeting.
Business Manager Kevin Merscheim presented the preliminary
budget for the 2007-2008 school year. An updated version of the
budget will be presented at the budget public hearing on June
11, 2007.
Miller moved, seconded by Duffy, to approve the Associated
School Boards of South Dakota participation agreement for the
workmens compensation, property and liability insurance for
coverage during the 2007-2008 school year. All voted aye.
Duffy moved, seconded by Norman, to declare the presented list
of equipment as surplus property. All voted aye.
Superintendent Brad Caldwell proposed building a new concessions
building with restrooms at the main gate of the Ole Williamson
field. The proposal included the school to pay a portion of the
cost and the remaining amount would be from donations from the
public and businesses in the local area. The Board authorized
Superintendent Caldwell to proceed with the preliminary plans.
Superintendent Brad Caldwell reported the Stanley County Booster
Club has agreed to manage the concessions for the 2007-2008
school year. The proceeds would help with the cost of the annual
prom activities. The Building Committee met recently and they
are investigating the replacement of the Elementary Building and
the lunchroom. The annual Associated School Boards of South
Dakota Convention will be August 8, 9 & 10, 2007 in Sioux Falls.
The annual farewell/retirement party for the staff will be May
16 at the Senior Citizens Center. The elementary picnic will be
at Lilly Park on May 18, 2007.
Nutter moved, seconded by Norman, to go into Executive Session
according to SDCL 1-25-2 for personnel reasons at 8:25 P.M. All
voted aye.
President Sonny Harrowa declared the Board out of Executive
Session at 8:59 P.M.
Miller moved, seconded by Duffy, to adjourn at 9:01 P.M. All
voted aye.
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