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The Stanley County School District, #57-1, Board of Education met in regular session September 13, 2010, 5:30 P.M., in the High School Learning Center with Sonny Harrowa, Tina Titze, Nicole Prince, and Darby Nutter present. John Duffy was absent. Others in attendance were Superintendent Don Hotalling, Business Manager Jessi Fromm and Principals Timothy Hollar and Brian Hartwig. Visitors were Krystal Simons, Shirley Swanson, Jennifer Milliken, David Montgomery, Bailey Heninger, Ronda Sweetman, Kelly Schomen, Myra Christine, and Audrey Nelson.
President Sonny Harrowa called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
President Sonny Harrowa led the pledge of allegiance.
Bailey Heninger was selected as the student representative for the 2010-2011 school year.
Nutter moved, seconded by Titze, to adopt the agenda as amended. All voted aye.
Mr. Hartwig reported for the Buffs Highlights the second grade classrooms have Grandparents Day. He said they have a great turn out and he welcomed them all to the school and thanked them for coming.
Nutter moved, seconded by Titze to approve the Consent Calendar. All voted aye.
Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 9, 2010.
Approve the Financial Reports for August 2010:
GENERAL FUND: Cash Balance, August 1, 2010 706,643.55; Receipts: Taxes 10,455.52; Interest 803.43; State Aid 87,003.00; 21st Century Tuition 1,042.00; State of SD REAPS 13,831.00; Admissions 941.00; Activity Tickets 1,140.00; Yearbook Sales 60; Refund 59.36; Other Revenue 19,770.10 Total Receipts 135,105.41; Transfers into the Account 1,303.28; Total Available 843,052.24; Disbursements 44,161.93; Payroll 211,420.98; Transfer Out 44.73; Cash Balance, August 31, 2010 587,424.60; CAPITAL OUTLAY: Cash Balance, August 1, 2010 478,349.70 Receipts: Taxes 525.55; Interest 768.71; Total Receipts 1,294.26; Total Available 479,643.96; Disbursement 140,064.74; Transfer Out 1,303.28; Cash Balance, August 31, 2010 338,275.94; SPECIAL EDUCATION: Cash Balance, August 1, 2010 524,920.12; Receipts: Taxes 197.07; Interest 756.25; IDEA Preschool 302.00; Total Receipts 1,255.32; Total Available 526,175.44; Disbursements 9,604.01; Payroll 34,335.15; Cash Balance, August 31, 2010 482,236.28; PENSION FUND: Cash Balance, August 1, 2010 36,297.44; Receipts: Taxes 96.41; Interest 82.89; Total Receipts 179.30; Total Available 36,476.74; Cash Balance, August 31, 2010 36,476.74; IMPACT AID: Cash Balance, August 1, 2010 474,062.00; Receipts: Interest 1,079.73; Total Receipts 475,141.73; Total Available 475,141.73; Cash Balance, August 31, 2010 475,141.73; FOOD SERVICE: Cash Balance, August 1, 2010 9,532.23; Receipts: Interest 59.34; State of SD Federal Reimbursement 3,397.51; Food Sales 18,999.45;Milk Sales 136.50; Ala Carte 57.25; Total Receipts 22,650.05; Total Available 32,182.28; Disbursements 43.24; Payroll 6,028.19; Cash Balance, August 31, 2010 26,110.85; FIDUCIARY ACCOUNTS: Cash Balance, August 1, 2010 342,921.16; Receipts: Interest 138.45; Coaches Association 4,475.00; History Club 1,635.78; Cheerleading 251.00; Total Receipts 6,500.23; Transfer In 1,458.35; Total Available 350,879.74; Disbursements 8,883.90 Cash Balance, August 31, 2010 341,995.84.
Approve the Regular Bills
22x, Professional Fees 1,894.80; 22x, Professional Fees 6,549.74; 22x, Professional Fees 100.00; 22x Professional Fees 751.82; 22x Professional Fees 2,806.20; All Spray Foam, Repairs 17,820.00; Alltel, Communications 101.97; Alltel, Communications 64.82; American Linen Supply, Supplies 102.21; Aprex Learning, Tuition 200.00; Argus Leader, Subscription 231.77, Associated School Board, Workers Comp 24,884.00; Associated School Board, Dues 89,341.66; Auto Owners Insurance, Insurance 252.48; Aventis Systems Equipment 6,178.00; Avera Health, Food 360.00; Best Business Products, Supplies, and Repairs 10,751.89; Bigger, Faster Stronger, Supplies 586.00; Tony Blake, Professional Services 1,250.00; BMI, Textbooks 585.10; BP, Gasoline 37.93; Bridges.Com Company, Supplies -500.00; Briggs Trucking, Repairs 704.00; Bureau of Administration, Communications 27.83; Campus Wear, Supplies 269.32; Capital Journal, Advertising, Subscription, Publications 1,114.38; Capital Sports, Supplies 204.14; Cengage Learning, Supplies 220.91; Cholik Signs, Supplies 1,775.00; Christy Lumber, Supplies 854.60; CNI Office Supplies, Supplies 306.14; Cole Papers, Supplies 125.39; Comfort Inn Sioux Falls, Lodging 129.98; Commercial Press, Supplies 30.00; Cool Spot, Supplies 44.80; Dakota Horse Stars Therapeutic, Supplies 1,665.00; Dakota Mill and Grain, Supplies 88.00; Dakota Supply Group, Supplies 777.88; Dakotamart, Supplies 51.92; Deans Food, Food 927.06; Delta Education, Supplies 27.90; Brian Dozark, Professional Services 1,250.00; Earthgrains, Food 408.43; EBSCO, Subscriptions 578.67; Eddies Truck Sales, Equipment 5,682.77; Electro Computer Warehouse, Supplies 10,000.00; Envirotech, Utilities 668.44; Extreme Technology & Communications, Repairs and Supplies 1,255.82; Fastenal, Supplies 12.50; Follett Education, Textbooks 1,050.26; City of Fort Pierre, Utilities & Supplies 7,493.94; Robert Gill, Professional Services 600.00; Glass Products, Repairs 145.00; Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, Textbooks and Supplies 69.53; Golden West Telephone, Communication 15.32; Gopher Sports, Supplies 440.68; Grand Rental Station, Repairs 37.95; Great Lake Sports, Supplies 1,974.36; Guest House Inn and Suites, Travel 480.00; Brian Hartwig, Travel 52.00; Hillyard, Supplies 209.70; Timothy Hollar, Travel and Supplies 81.87; Houghton Mifflin Harcout, Textbooks 3,040.00; Howard Johnson, Travel 88.79; Ingram Pest Service, Repairs 271.00; International Business, Supplies 1,596.00; Kaplan, Supplies 42.43; Kleins Office Plus, Supplies 2,267.17; Kmart, Supplies 199.99; Lakeshore Basic & Beyond, Supplies 899.59; Larrys Plumbing, Repairs 540.82; McGraw Hill, Textbooks 3,883.95; Mcleods, Supplies 247.14; Medical Associates, Professional Services 74.00; Mobile PC Medic Inc., Professional Services 1,209.27; MDU, Utilities 85.94; Morris Inc, Repairs 429.69; National Geographic Bee, Dues 90.00; Oahe Child Development, Dues 150.00; Oahe Chiropractic Wellness, Supplies 217.40; Pierre Solid Waste, Utilities 89.88; Pioneer Drama Service, Supplies 212.25; Pitney Bowes, Postage 734.00; Pizza Ranch, Supplies 30.00; Praxair Distribution, Supplies 91.14; Premier Agendas , Supplies 1,415.44; Pro-Build, Supplies 50.05; Pryntcomm, Supplies 985.64; Radio Shack, Supplies 55.08; Clayton Reinhart, Supplies 75.00; Reinhart Food Services, Food 7,423.17; Renaissance Learning, Supplies 514.37; Robins Water Condting Utilities 90.00; SD High School, Insurance 772.51; Sax Arts & Crafts, Supplies 265.80; School Administrators, Dues 611.50; School Specialty, Supplies 6,933.66; SD Association School, Dues 250.00; SD Library Network, Dues 650.00; Section 8002, Dues 250.00; Security Lock Smith, Supplies 202.89; Servall Uniforms & Linen, Supplies 130.91; Sharpe Enterprises, Repairs 5,950.00; Smiths Fire Extinguisher, Supplies 404.20; Software House International, Supplies 64.00; School of Mines & Technology, Supplies 137.50; Speech Communication Assn of SD. Dues 40.00; Stanley County Boosters, Professional Services 68.88; Stanley County Law, Professional Services 80.00; Stanley County School, Imprest 1,702.17; State Property Management, Supplies 20.00; April Sterk, Professional Services 185.00; Supreme School Supply, Supplies 201.86; Shirley Swanson, Reimbursement 22.50; Amber Thomas, Professional Services 255.00; Tour Ice, Supplies 59.50; Town & Ranch Market, Supplies 304.24; Universal Athletic Services, Uniforms & Accessories 8,135.40; US Food Services, Food 978.47; Visa, Supplies & Travel 3,789.99; VSC, Inc, Supplies 1,077.00; Walker Refuse, Utilities 89.25; Wal-mart, Supplies - 919.67; West Central, Utilities 75.37; West Music, Supplies 81.05; Albert White Hat, Professional Services 232.14; Renae Wolf, Travel 64.00; WR/LJ Rural Water, Utilities 92.50; WW Tire Service, Repairs 119.80; Youngberg & Sons, Inc, Supplies 705.65; Zander Auto Parts, Repairs 164.55; GRAND TOTAL BILLS APPROVED - $270,388.08. (A more detailed listing is in the Administration Office of the Elementary Building.
Note Imprest Expenses: Chad Uhrig, Official Football 75.00; David Schiefen, Official Football 75.00; Huron School, Boys Golf Fees 35.00; John Burchill, Official Football 75.00; Steve Rounds, Official Football 75.00; Todd Palmer, Official Football 75.00; DCI, Background Check -302.75; Sinclair, Gasoline 73.20; Division of Motor Vehicles, Supplies 9.00; Angie Kinsley, Official Volleyball & Mileage 115.70; SD High School Activities, Dues 5.00; Todd Sandal, Official Volleyball 75.00; Chamberlain School District, Golf Fees 30.00; First National Bank, Awards 25.00; Redfield School District, Volleyball Dues, 75.00; Shells Fleet, Gasoline 581.52;
Titze moved, seconded by Nutter to Approve Amended Teacher Contracts. All voted aye. Cheryl Sorensen, Activities 291.75; Adam Spoehr, Activities 4,738.00; Krystal Simons, Activities 13,626.00; Amber Thomas, Activities 1,800.50; Michelle Glodt, Activities 291.75; Vera Cronin, Activities 583.50;
Titze moved seconded by Prince to approve the Amended Teacher Contracts for Lane Changes. All voted aye. Amber Thomas 30,975.00; Michelle Glodt 37,700.00; Vera Cronin 33,250.00; Kim Doherty 41,200.00; Dana Livermont 34,400.00; Matt Jensen - $32,275.00; and Lori Gloe 37,325.00;
Letter of Intent Andrew Opp - $10.00 per Hour, Darcy Jones - $35 per session once a week; and Brian Menning $15.00 (moving to a Tech II Position).
Mr. Hollar reported he has been involved in several IEP meetings this year. Last week was picture day and he thanked Mrs. Swanson for her help. He said there were three cameras, and it was very organized. The Football, and Volleyball team have been improving. The Cross Country team is very competitive, and the golf team is going good also. Next month, the high school will be doing an Academic Olympics.
Kelly Schomen, and Myra Christine with Project Connect addressed the Board. They are part of a poverty work group that helps with the needs of families. On September 28, 2010, 3pm 8pm, South Dakota Housing is putting on a program to assist people who may need some extra help. The program will be held at the Community Bible Church. There will be a number of booths set up, a free meal, and transportation to and from the event. Kelly invited Board members to come and assist in being hosts for the event.
Titze moved, seconded by Nutter to approve the Student Handbook Amendments. All voted aye.
Titze moved, seconded by Nutter to vote for Todd Trask for the run off election ballot for the small School Group Board of Education position for July 1,2010, to June 30, 2015.All voted aye.
Nutter moved, seconded by Titze to disband all Board appointed subcommittees. All voted aye.
Titze moved, seconded by Prince, to approve Public School exemption 2011-4. All voted aye.
Jessi Fromm presented the Board with the 2010-2011 School Year Budget.
Nutter moved, seconded by Titze, to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION #1-2011 Let it be resolved, that the School Board of the Stanley County School District #57-1, after duly considering the budget and its changes thereto, to be published in accordance with the SDCL 13-11-2, hereby approves and adopts its proposed budget and changes thereto, to be its Annual Budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011. The adopted annual budget levy requests are as follows:
TAX LEVY REQUEST
General Fund $ Maximum Mill Levy Allowed by Law
Capital Outlay $1.67 / per $1,000 of Total Valuation
Special Education $0.58 / per $1,000 of Total Valuation
Pension Fund $0.30 / per $1,000 of Total Valuation
All voted aye.
Titze moved, seconded by Prince, to approve open enrollments 944, 945, 946, 948, 949, and 950. All voted aye.
Principal Hartwig reported Jenna Latham has been hired as the Elementary Secretary. Dakota Step results will be shared and sent to parents during parent-teacher conferences. Mr. Hartwig has created Data Teams, at each grade level. The team reviews test scores and then develop strategies to improve student performance. He has had positive responses to the new Reading series. The elementary student count is 213 for K-5 and Cheyenne Country school is at 14 students. The new smart boards are getting set up. The Artist in the School is Mark Zimmerman, and he is teaching the children how to draw. Everything is off to a great start and the staff and students have been wonderful.
Krystal Simons reported Homecoming will be the October 4, 2010 October 8-2010. On Monday, October 4, there will be Coronation, and on Friday will be the parade. The Coronation participants will be in the parade, and they are encouraging the staff and students to be more involved in the parade. There year they will be getting the younger kids involved. They will be a HOBO King and Queen. The younger kids will also get to participate at the pep rally. The theme this year is Sweet Sound of Victory.
Darby Nutter commented he is glad to see the younger kids involved. Nutter also presented a cheerleading uniform. Judy Mumm, a 1959 graduate of Fort Pierre, sent Darby her cheerleading uniform to donate to the school. Mrs. Mumm currently lives in Logan, Utah. Ms. Simons said thanks, advised they will find a place to display the uniform.
Superintendent Don Hotalling reported the No Child Left Behind Report Card will be distributed to families at Parent-teacher Conferences. Dr. Hotalling gave an update on the Parkview playground. He spoke with the Mayor and the City Engineer and they advised that there have been some pressing road issues come up but will get a crew to Parkview for some excavation next week. The K-2 slide will be repaired soon. The part has been ordered and as soon as it arrives, the maintenance crew will get it installed. The two new computer servers are in place, and the older computer server will be moved to a remote site.
Ronda Sweetmen, President of the Booster Club, reported they will be starting the concession stand remodeling project and hope to have the majority completed by Friday, September 17, 2010. The remodeling project is creating more room, a prep area and a closet. This will allow the Booster Club to open a second window. They are always in need of more help, and if anyone is interested in the joining Booster Club the next meeting is September 29, 2010 at 6pm in the Learning Center.
Titze moved, seconded by Nutter, to adjourn at 6:25 pm. All voted aye.
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