Stanley County
School Board Meeting
September 12, 2011

The Stanley County School District, #57-1, Board of Education met in regular session September 12, 2011, 5:30 P.M., in the Learning Center in the Middle / High School with Sonny Harrowa, Sarah Carter and Karen Sharp present. John Duffy entered the board meeting at 5:55 p.m. Nicole Prince was absent.  Others in attendance were Superintendent Don Hotalling, Business Manager Jessi Fromm, Principals Timothy Hollar and Brian Hartwig, and Special Education Director Krystal Simons.  Visitors were Elliott Shoup- Owens, Ruby Douglas, Roxanne Harms, Kim Doherty, Jennifer Milliken, Matthew Jensen, Brian Menning, Shirley Swanson, Ryan Kenyon, Joyce Larsen, Adam Spoehr, Audrey Nelson, Becci Scott, Kevin Carter, Tina Titze, Mattie Titze, Linda Brown, Courtney Brown, and Kaleb Fisher.

 

President Sonny Harrowa called the meeting to order at 5:34p.m.

 

President Sonny Harrowa led the pledge of allegiance.

 

Mr. Holler introduced Elliott Shoup – Owens to serve as the student representative on the Stanley County School Board of Education.

 

Sharp moved, seconded by Carter to approve Mr. Elliott as the student representative for the Stanley County School Board of Education for the 2011-2012 school year. All voted aye.

 

Carter moved, seconded by Sharp, to adopt the agenda as amended. All voted aye.

 

Mr. Kenyon presented the 2010-2011 yearbook and gave an update on the 2011-2012 yearbook. There are eleven students on the yearbook staff this year, and the 2011-2012 yearbook theme will be “Changing Tides.”

 

Sharp moved, seconded by Carter, to approve the Consent Calendar. All voted aye.

 

Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 8, 2011 and special meeting of August 15, 2011.

 

Approve the Regular Bills

22X, Travel – 672.00; Admin Partners, LLC, - Professional Services – 125.00; Ameripride Services, Supplies – 236.68; Associated School Boards of SD, Dues – 1,725.00;  AT&T Mobility, Communications – 88.41; Bureau of Administration, Communications – 10.81; Capital Journal, Advertising and Minutes – 674.94; Carolina Biology, Supplies – 465.29; Central Caissons Inc, Repairs – 357.00; CEV Multimedia, Supplies – 334.91;  Christy Lumber, Supplies – 397.02; Cole Paper, Supplies – 713.61; Cool Spot, Supplies – 45.65; Dakota Stars Therapuetic, Professional Services – 2,115,00;  Dakota Supply Group, Supplies – 37.91; Kendra Earll, Professional Services and Mileage – 368.04; Fisher Scientific Co. LLC, Supplies – 4,609.15; Jessi Fromm, Meals – 21.00; Glass Products, Supplies – 322.02; Golden West Technologies, Communications – 74.59; Gopher Sports, Supplies – 14.48; Grand Rental Station, Supplies – 38.66; H & H Repairs, Repairs – 142.34; Haggerty’s Musicworks, Supplies – 912.18; Brian Hartwig, Meals – 21.00; Hauff Mid-America – Supplies – 661.75; Hewlett – Packard, Supplies – 5,513.76; Highsmith, Supplies – 165.89; Hillyard, Supplies – 79.48; Hogens Hardware Hank, Supplies – 117.97; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Supplies – 1,774.80; Human Service Agency, Dues – 20.00; IBM, Dues – 685.00; Ingram Pest Services,  Supplies – 250.00; JD Enterprises, Supplies – 200.00; Jostens Inc, Dues – 5,347.02; Kaplan, Supplies – 435.85; Ryan Kenyon, Meals and Mileage – 145.88;  Klein’s Office Plus, Supplies – 23.00; Kmart Store, Supplies 59.99; Knecht Home Center, Supplies – 211.95;  Larry’s Plumbing, Repairs and Supplies – 292.46; Larry’s Repair, Repairs – 1,275.70; Loopy’s, Supplies – 1.00; Marco, Supplies and Repairs – 880.65; May, Adam, Gerdes & Thompson, LLP, Professional Services – 297.50; Medical Associates Clinic, Professional Services – 76.00; Morris Inc, Supplies – 250.46; Nasco, Supplies – 5,204.68; NASSP, Dues – 85.00; National Geography Bee, Dues – 90.00; Oahe Valley Health Center, Professional Services – 159.00; Raylene Olson, Professional Services – 967.50; Oriental Trading Co., Supplies – 606.59; Pearson Education, Supplies – 1,414.09; Peitz Service Experts, Repairs – 864.94; Leah Peterson, Meals – 52.00; Pier 347, Supplies – 35.93;  Pitney Bowes, Postage – 500.00; Pizza Ranch, Supplies – 234.99;  Praxair Distributions, Supplies – 108.85; Premier School Agendas, Supplies – 492.37; Pryntcomm, Supplies – 431.75; Ramkota Inn – Aberdeen, Travel – 46.50; Renaissance Learning, Supplies – 23.43; Robin’s Water Conditioning, Supplies – 7.50; Runnings, Supplies – 524.84; School Specialty, Supplies – 1,849.31; SD Counseling Association, Dues – 70.00; SDACTE, Dues – 120.00; SDASBO, Dues – 130.00; Karen Sharp, Mileage and Meals – 187.50; Sid Gonsor, Dues – 80.00; Sheraton Inn, Travel – 1,352.00; Krystal Simons, Meals – 24.00; Smile Makers, Supplies – 135.56; Social Studies School Service, Supplies – 1,156.44; Stanley County School, Imprest – 1,548.00; Subway, Supplies – 333.58;  Supreme School Supply, Supplies – 402.61; Technology and Inovation, Professional Services – 1,000.00; Titze Electric, Repairs – 186.21; Tobin’s Country Carpet, Supplies – 181.61; Todd Country School, Dues – 90.00; Town and Ranch Market, Supplies and Food – 495.62; Universal Athletic Services, Supplies and Uniforms – 2,782.09; Visa, Supplies – 754.03; Walmart, Supplies - 2,118.85; Ward’s Natural Science, Supplies – 322.25; Wheels and Sticks, Supplies – 276.00; Workplace Technology Center, Equipment – 3,289.00; WW Tire Service, Supplies and Repairs – 367.77; Youngberg & Sons, Supplies – 322.00;  Zander Auto Parts, Supplies – 40.70; Zesto, Supplies – 24.00; AllSpray Foam, Repairs – 4,780.00; A-Ox Welding Supply, Equipment    - 3,248.25; Cengage Learning, Textbooks – 7,224.21; Envirotech Waste Services, Utilities – 1,518.04; Finney-Hobar, Supplies – 3,714.10;  City of Fort Pierre, Utilities – 6,729.88; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Textbooks – 3,387.68; Leidholt, McNeely, & Leidholt, Repairs – 6,617.00;  McGraw-Hill Companies, Textbooks – 30,380.69; Montana Dakota Utilities , Utilities – 97.79; Pearson Education, Textbooks – 300.72; Pierre Solid Waste, Utilities – 12.00; Reinhart Food Services, Equipment and Food – 13,502.09; Riddell / All American, Supplies – 470.67; Universal Athletic Services, Uniforms – 1,710.90; Walker Refuse, Utilities – 189.22; West Central Electric, Utilities – 82.82; WR/LJ Rural Water, Utilities – 102.50; 22x, Professional  Services – 443.75; 22x Professional Services – 8,341.87; 22x, Professional Services – 701.72; 22x, Professional services – 3,812.56; 22x, Professional Services – 874.35; Estr Publications, Supplies – 88.00; Ramkota Hotel – Sioux Falls, Travel – 79.00; Avera Health, Dues – 360.00; Bernard Food Industries Inc., Food – 428.27; Blue Ribbon Maintenance, Supplies – 453.41; Dean Food NC, Inc., Food – 1,015.02; Earthgrains, Food – 30.00; Karl’s Inc, - Supplies – 499.96; Servall Uniform and Linen, Supplies – 57.99; GRAND TOTAL BILLS APPROVED - $164,321.45.  (A more detailed listing is in the Administration Office of the Elementary Building.)

 

Note Imprest Expenses

 

Elaine Mayers, Official  - 75.00; Eureka School District, Dues – 81.04; Bev Ball, Official and Mileage – 115.70; Mobridge Pollock School District,   Dues – 30.00; Shells Fleet Service – 503.81; SD High School Press, Dues – 35.00; Dakota ACAC, Dues – 40.00; Sinclair, Gasoline – 339.95; Cindy Kindle, Supplies – 99.90; 22x, Travel – 227.60;

 

Approve the Financial Reports

 

GENERAL FUND: Cash Balance,  August 1, 2011 – 679,324.37; Receipts: Taxes – 118,866.22; Interest – 931.36; State Aid – 68,382.00;  State of SD, Child Care – 40.00; 21st Century Fees – 1,405.00; State of SD 21st Century – 41,118.00; State of SD, Title II Part A REAPS – 5,582.00;

Refund – 461.50; Gross Receipts – 32,497.17; Admission – 890.00; Yearbook – 1,102.90; Other Revenue – 15.00; Total Receipts – 271,291.15; Total Available – 950,615.52; Disbursements – 38,901.14; Payroll – 214,419.72; Transfer Out – 38.58; Cash Balance, August 31, 2011 – 697,256.08; CAPITAL OUTLAY: Cash Balance, August 1, 2011– 567,803.22.; Receipts: Taxes – 750.69; Interest – 1,027.50; Donations – 1,000.00; Total Receipts – 2,778.19; Total  Available – 570,581.41; Disbursement – 50,187.56; Cash Balance, August 31, 2011 – 520,393.76; SPECIAL EDUCATION: Cash Balance, August 1, 2011 – 241,448.48; Receipts: Taxes – 260.60; Interest – 4.39; Total Receipts – 264.99; Total Available – 241,713.47; Disbursements – 54,358.88; Payroll – 33,932.28; Cash Balance, August 31, 2011 – 153,422.31; PENSION FUND: Cash Balance, August 1, 2011 – 2,254.89; Receipts: Taxes – 133.76; Interest – 4.73; Total Receipts – 138.49; Total Available – 2,393.38; Cash Balance, August 31, 2011 – 2,393.38; IMPACT AID: Cash Balance, August 1, 2011 – 446,805.21; Receipts:  Interest – 883.95; Total Receipts – 883.95; Total Available – 447,689.16; Cash Balance, August 31, 2011 – 447,689.16; FOOD SERVICE: Cash Balance, August 1, 2011 – 8,252.17; Receipts: Interest – 22.61; Sales – 8,135.33; State of SD – Food Services – 3,334.55;  Milk Sales – 144.25; Total Receipts – 11,636.74; Total Available – 19,888.91; Disbursements – 1,529.71; Payroll – 6,908.94; Cash Balance, August 31, 2011 – 11,450.26; FIDUCIARY ACCOUNTS: Cash Balance, August 1, 2011 – 341,263.73; Receipts: Interest – 133.99; Volleyball Fundraising – 1,390.00; Coaches Association – 3,050.00; Post Prom – 422.38; Football Fundraising – 100.00; Flowthrough – 800.00;  Total Receipts – 5,896.37; Transfer In – 4,081.91; Total Available – 351,242.01; Disbursements – 11,097.75; Transfer Out - .01; Cash Balance, August 31, 2011 – 340,144.25.

 

Carter moved, seconded by Sharp to approve the Amended Contracts for Thomas Stotts as Head Track Coach for $3,267.50, and Bobbi Jo Parker as Jr. Class Advisor $291.75. All voted aye.

 

Sharp moved, seconded by Carter to approve the Lane Change for Roxanne Harms for $40,650.00. All voted aye.

 

Mrs. Fromm presented to the Board the Letters of Intent for Cheryl Gallagher Head Cook  - $17.00 per Hour, Robert Iversen Head Maintenance - $18.00 per hour, and Jerry Conklin Boy’s and Girl’s Middle School Basketball Coach - $4,184.50.

 

At 5:45 p.m. Mrs. Fromm presented Mr. Harrowa with the sealed bids for the school bus. There were no sealed bids received. The Board directed the Administration to have the bus reappraised and check if any other school districts are interested in the bus.

 

Ruby Douglas presented the results from the Pierre / Fort Pierre Pride Survey. The Pride Survey is funded by the South Dakota SPF-SIG Project, Division of Alcohol and Drugs, Parents Matter Coalition, Department of Education, G.O.L.D. After School Program, Turner Funding Healthy Youth / Healthy Communities.

 

Carter read the four proposed goals for the 2011-2012 school year:

1.)   Strengthen student performance and teacher practice through curriculum assessment and classroom instruction.

2.)   Promote a positive environment to enhance the educational climate

3.)   Increase community understanding, trust, and support.

4.)   Develop a long-term strategic plan for the District.

 

Sharp moved, seconded by Carter to approve the 2011-2012 Board Goals with goal number four changing to “Develop a five-year strategic plan for the District.” All voted aye.

 

Carter moved, seconded by Sharp to increase the price of the adult breakfast to $2.20. All voted aye.

 

Duffy moved, seconded by Carter to approve open enrollments 979, 980, 982, and 983. All voted aye.

 

Mrs. Fromm read a request from Mrs. England to surplus the Piano – Wurliter Model: 2960 Serial Number : 1648719. 

Carter moved, seconded by Duffy, to declare the proposed items as surplus property.   All voted aye.  

Mr. Harrowa read a letter of resignation from Board Member Karen Sharp.. Mrs. Sharp will remain on the Board until another person has been appointed to her position.

 

Harrowa moved, seconded by Duffy to reluctantly accept the resignation of Karen Sharp as a Stanley County School Board Member. Carter, Harrowa, Duffy voted aye, Sharp abstained, and Prince was absent.

 

The Board of Education directed the Administration to advertise the position in the Capital Journal and the Reminder. A cover letter and resume should be sent to Stanley County School District Attn: Sonny Harrow, PO Box 370 Fort Pierre, SD 57532.  The deadline for applications is September 26, 2011.  There will be a Special Board Meeting held on September 28, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in the Learning center of the Middle School.

 

Dr. Hotalling presented the No Child Left Behind Report Card. The report cards will be available at parent teacher conferences, the Business Office and local businesses. 

Dr. Hotalling reviewed the Board Goals and gave an overview of how the administration and faculty will achieve the 2011 – 2012 goals.

Dr. Hotalling has been updating the Board Policy Manual.

Dr. Hotalling gave an updated on the 21st Century Program. There are currently 71 students enrolled and the number is continually growing each week. Dr. Hotalling gave a brief summary of the activities offered by the program.

Dr. Hotalling asked the Board if they would change the October board meeting, because it falls on a holiday. The October board meeting will be moved to Tuesday October 11, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in the Learning Center of the Middle School.

 

Mr. Hollar introduced Mrs. Swanson, and Ms. Harms to report on the Fall Play and Homecoming.

 

Mrs. Swanson reported the Fall Play will be held October 28 and 29. There are currently 36 students in grades kindergarten through eleventh. The name of the play is “Stories under the Big Top.”

 

Ms. Harms reported Homecoming week is October third through the eighth. The theme is “Working Towards a Victory: There’s no washing away our spirit!” The activities and theme days are: Monday – Cowboy Day and Coronation at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday – Hobo Day: Bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Pantry, and volleyball at Redfield 5:00 p.m. Wednesday – Class Color Day /Hat/ Sunglasses day, Thursday is Super Hero Day, Friday is Purple and Gold Day. The Parade line up will begin at 2:00 p.m. and the parade will start at 2:30 p.m. There will be a Whooper Feed at 5:00 p.m. and Football game at 7:00 p.m. There will be a homecoming dance in the High School gym that evening. On Saturday there is a volleyball triangular here at 4:30 p.m., which is pink day. Also on Saturday the cross country team travels to Philip.  

 

Mr. Hollar introduced Kaleb Fisher to speak about Parkour Club. Mr. Hollar asked the Board to consider this club and make a decision at the October Board meeting. Mr. Spoehr would be a volunteer advisor for the club. Mr. Fisher explained to the Board what Parkour Club is. The club is asking to be recognized by the school and use the space at the school for their practices.

 

Mr. Hollar reported about the trainings and workshops the Middle and High School Staff and himself will be attending.  The SAT team is meeting each month to discuss the students at risk. On September 29, 2011 there will be an Emergency Management Training.

Stanley County School district will be hosting the Academic Olympics on November 2, 2011.

 

Mr. Hartwig reported Krista Kerns will be the elementary secretary starting on September 20, 2011. Mr. Hartwig thanked Becci Scott for filling in until a new elementary secretary was hired.

Mr. Hartwig discussed the “Little Buff” program which will involve to students, staff, and community members.

Mr. Hartwig discussed the Dakota Step Test, and the RTI information. Mr. Hartwig is working with the staff to focus on standards and objectives for the 2011-2012 school year.  

Mr. Hartwig is forming a playground committee involving parents, community members, and staff.

 

Mr. Jensen gave an overview of the volleyball, football and cross country teams. The Big Dakota Volleyball Tournament will be held September 17, 2011 in Parkview Gym.

 

Mrs. Doherty announced that October 2, 2011 National Honor Society  and Student Council is participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Also on October 12, 2011 the National Honor Society will be hosting a blood drive.

 

Harrowa declared a short recess at 7:20 p.m.

 

Carter moved, seconded by Duffy to go to Executive Session according to SDCL 1-25-2 for personnel purposes at 7:25 p.m.

 

Harrowa declared the Board out of Executive Session at 7:57 p.m.

 

Carter moved, seconded by Sharp to adjourn at 7:58 p.m. 

 

Sonny Harrowa, President
 Jessi Fromm, Business Manager


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