Stanley County
School Board Meeting

May
13, 2013

The Stanley County School District, #57-1, Board of Education met in Regular session May 13, 2013 at 5:30 P.M.,  at the Learning Center in the Middle High School with Sarah Carter, Gary Johnson, Tina Titze, and Rick Cronin present. Nicole Prince joined the meeting at 5:39 P.M. Others in attendance were Superintendent Don Hotalling, Business Manager Jessi Fromm, Principals Michelle Glodt and Timothy Hollar. Visitors were: Dawn Stover, Jennifer Milliken, Shirley Swanson, Brian Menning, Kerry Smith, Kim Doherty, Barb Rose, Joyce Larsen, Audrey Jones, Shari Beeghly, Ronda Sweetman, Carol Olson, Linda Brown, and Bob Iversen.
 
President Carter called the meeting to order at 5:33 P.M.
 
President Carter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Titze moved, seconded by Johnson, to adopt the agenda. All voted aye.
 
Mrs. Fromm stated there is a change needed to the minutes dated April 8, 2013. Samantha Dunn should be listed on the motion made to offer certified staff contracts for the 2013 -2014 school year by the Business Manager.
 
Cronin moved, seconded by Johnson, to adopt the consent Calendar with the changes to the April 8, 2013 minutes. All voted aye.
 
Approve the Regular Board Meeting minutes for April 8, 2013, Special Board Meeting minutes for April 22, 2013, and Special Board Meeting minutes for May 7, 2013.
 
Approve Bills Dated May 13, 2013
Admin Partners, LLC, Professional Services – 125.00; Airtech Heating & Cooling, Repairs – 177.55; Ameripride Services, Supplies – 292.92; Anthro Technology, Other Equipment – 3,185.63; Apple Inc., Supplies – 4,188.00; Arlington Inn, Travel – 720.00; AT&T Mobility, Professional Services – 87.38; BHSSC/TIE, Other Professional – 500.00; Bottom Line Welding, Repairs – 26.00; Bureau of Administration, Communication – 66.53; Capital Journal, Advertising & Other Professional – 1,203.11; Carolina Biological Supply, Supplies – 92.83; Central SD Enhancement District, Professional Services – 1,000.00; Century Link, Communication – 291.36; Chase Roofing & Sheet Metal, Repairs – 276.62; Christy Lumber, Supplies – 11.73; Cole Papers, Supplies – 669.90; Cowboy Country Stores, Supplies – 46.87; Kim Doherty, Travel – 61.00; Kacy Gill, Travel – 78.00; Michelle Glodt, Travel – 40.70; Tara Hicks, Travel – 82.51; Hillyard, Supplies – 123.50; Hogan’s Hardware, Supplies – 40.70; Howard Johnson Rapid City, Travel – 312.00; Ingram Pest Service, Other Professional – 250.00; Jostens, Inc., Supplies – 136.97; Lampo Group, Supplies – 856.51; Larry’s Repair, Repairs – 740.00; Leidholt McNeely, Repairs -  245.63; The Lodge at Deadwood, Travel – 1,132.00; Marco, Professional Services & Repairs – 2,214.91; May, Adam, Gerdes & Thompson, LLP, Professional Services – 787.50; Avera Medical Group, Professional Services – 39.00; Brian Menning, Travel – 61.00; National Archery in the School Program, Supplies – 282.00; Oriental Trading Co,  Supplies – 56.49; Pearson Assessments, Supplies – 157.88; Leah Peterson, Travel – 61.00;  Pitney Bowes, Postage & Communication – 761.39; Praxair Distributions, Supplies – 124.80; Pryntcomm, Supplies – 69.85; Quality Body Shop, Repairs – 58.00; Ramkota Sioux Falls, Travel – 311.47; Reinhart Food Service, Supplies and Food – 13,259.85; Amanda Remick, Travel – 134.00; Alberta Rouse, Travel – 61.00; Runnings, Supplies – 192.77; Security Lock Smith, Supplies – 238.85; Cheryl Sorenson, Fees – 139.00; Stanley County School, Imprest – 2,396.95; Kayla Tinker, Other Professional – 600.00; Town and Ranch, Supplies & Food – 391.93; University of Oregon, Professional Services – 195.00; Scott VanDenHemel, Travel – 73.00; Visa, Supplies – 362.54; Wal-Mart, Supplies – 539.43; WW Tire Service, Repairs – 1,400.96; Zesto, Supplies – 39.00; Envirotech Waste Services, Utilities – 667.14; First National Trust and Investment Management Services, Interest – 91,129.96; City of Fort Pierre, Utilities and Building – 20,494.02; Larsen Lighting, Repairs – 359.60; Montana Dakota Utilities, Utilities – 3,706.34; Walker Refuse, Utilities – 103.00; West Central Electric, Utilities – 357.19; WR/LJ Rural Water, Utilities – 82.50; 22x, Professional  Services – 2,145.07; 22x, Professional Services – 1,100.90; 22x Professional Services – 450.00; 22x, Professional Services – 359.00; 22x, Professional Services – 1,423.44; 22x, Professional Services – 973.84; 22x, Professional Services – 10,601.34; Ramada Inn Sioux Falls, Travel – 89.95; Brosz Engineering, Building – 3,352.50; Sharpe Enterprises, Building – 324,903.67; Dean Food NC, Inc., Food – 2,749.07; Earthgrains, Food – 571.50; Hobart Sales Service, Repairs – 37.50; Servall Uniform and Linen, Supplies – 237.45; GRAND TOTAL BILLS APPROVED - $507,965.50  (A more detailed listing is in the Administration Office of the Elementary Building.)
 
A Capital Projects Fund Detail report was given to the Board to review.
 
Note Imprest Expense
Elaine Meyers, Volleyball Official – (180.00); Charlie McGuigan, Football Official – 35.00; Paul Schreiner, Football Official – 35.00; Ryan Kemnitz, BBB & GBB Official – (3.00); Howard School District, Entry Fees – (100.00); SDCTE, Professional Services – (190.00); Keya Paha Art Show, Dues – (21.00); Elks Golf Course, Entry Fees – 30.00; SD Band Masters Association, Entry Fees – 35.00; Linda Steele, Accompanist Fees – 236.00; Wex Bank, Gasoline -  1,002.49; SD FFA Association, Dues – 300.00; Lyman County School District, Entry Fees – 50.00; SD FCCLA, Dues – 551.00: SD ASBO, Registration – 150.00; DCI, Background Checks – 86.50; Oahe Hills Golf Course, Entry Fees – 25.00; Winner Country Club, Entry Fees – 5.00; Sturgis Brown High School, Entry Fees – 150.00; Wolsey-Wessington School, Entry Fees – 100.00; Randy Kludt, Professional Services – 50.00.  
 
Approve Financial for April 30, 2013
GENERAL FUND: Cash Balance, April 1 , 2013 – 644,281.12;  Receipts: Taxes – 49,106.67; Interest – 53.10; State Aid – 88,247.00; 21st Century Fees – 2,680.00; BankHead Jones – 1,995.50; Admissions – 202.91; Total Receipts – 142,285.18; Total  Available – 786,566.30; Disbursements – 20,442.91;  Payroll – 251,235.15; Fees – 31.05; Reclass To Another Fund – 1,260.34; Cash Balance, April 30, 2013 – 513,596.85; CAPITAL OUTLAY: Cash Balance, April 1, 2013 – 812,676.17; Receipts: Taxes – 30,267.44; Interest – 356.64; Donation – 7,500.00; Total Receipts – 38,124.08; Total  Available – 850,800.25; Disbursement – 16,290.61; Cash Balance, April 30, 2013 – 834,509.64; SPECIAL EDUCATION: Cash Balance, April 1, 2013 – 58,494.91; Receipts: Taxes – 15,362.92; Interest – 7.48; Total Receipts – 15,370.40; Total Available – 73,865.31; Disbursements – 13,466.29; Payroll – 42,899.00; Cash Balance, April 30, 2013 – 17,500.02; PENSION FUND: Cash Balance, April 1, 2013 – 110,487.07; Receipts: Taxes – 3,286.87; Interest – 48.64; Total Receipts – 3,335.51; Total Available – 113,822.58; Cash Balance, April 30, 2013 – 113,822.58; IMPACT AID: Cash Balance, April 1, 2013 – 168,771.56:  Interest – 205.80; Department of Education – 312,573.00; Total Receipts – 312,778.80; Total Available – 481,550.36; Cash Balance, April 30, 2013 – 481,550.36; CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND: Cash Balance, April 1, 2013  - 3,736,236.63;  Receipts: Interest – 1,477.90; Total Receipts – 1,477.90; Total Available – 3,737,714.53; Disbursements – 539,556.63; Cash Balance  April 30, 2013 – 3,198,157.90; FOOD SERVICE: Cash Balance,  April 1, 2013 – 35,419.63; Receipts: Interest – 14.89; Account Receivables – 431.07; State of SD Food – 9,090.07; State of SD Menu Certification – 298.92; Food Sales – 5,883.20; Milk Sales – 22.00; A La Cart – 386.00; Community Youth and Involved – 6,369.00; Other Revenue – 122.75; Total Receipts – 22,617.90; Total Available – 58,037.53; Disbursements – 12,828.96; Payroll – 10,580.93; Reclass From Another Fund 219.30; Cash Balance, April 30, 2013 – 34,846.94; FIDUCIARY ACCOUNTS: Cash Balance, April 1, 2013 – 345,679.95; Receipts: Interest – 48.36; Class of 2019 – 843.21; Class of 2018 – 200.00; Class of 2017 – 127.00; Class of 2016 – 274.00; Class of 2015 – 135.50; Class of 2014 – 408.00; Class of 2013 – 7931.00; Theatre Fund – 473.20; FFA Fundraiser – 407.91; NHS – 152.25; Oral Interp – 85.50; Student Council – 1,314.00; Big Dakota Wrestling – 413.46; Big Dakota Volleyball – 950.67; Band/Music Fundraiser – 867.00; History Club – 3,651.00; Flow Through – 6,573.71; Refund – 20.00; Post Prom – 3,270.00; Contracted Tourney – 1,104.00; Regional BB – 83.50; Imprest – 5,191.36; Total Receipts – 34,524.63; Total Available – 380,204.58; Disbursements – 23,406.92; Cash Balance, April 30, 2013 – 356,797.66.
 
Note Budget
 
Dr. Hotalling reported on the K-5 building project update and the buildings and grounds update. Kerry Smith with Sharpe Enterprises gave an update on the building project’s Phase I being 98% complete.
 
The Building Committee did not have any recommendations at this time. Mrs. Rose presented reasons to the Board why the teachers prefer white boards over bulletin boards for the new classrooms. The committee is waiting on Sharpe Enterprises for price quotes for changing the white boards out before they make any recommendation to the Board.
 
Mrs. Fromm presented a preliminary list of Capital Outlay Funds for the upcoming school year. Mrs. Fromm reported once the budget is adopted the Board will adopt an updated Five Year Capital Outlay Project.
 
Mrs. Fromm presented the Board with a Preliminary Budget. There will be a budget hearing on June 17, 2013 at 5:45 P.M.
 
Dr. Hotalling reported the Director of Equalization had assessed the property value for Impact Aid application. The deadline to submit is June 14, 2013.
 
Dr. Hotalling reported Nicole Prince was the only one to submit a petition for school board. She will be serving another three year term.
 
Dr. Hotalling informed the Board the May meeting would be his last. Sarah Carter thanked Dr. Hotalling for his years of service to the school district.
 
Mr. Hollar has been interviewing individuals for the Athletic Director / Social Studies and Librarian positions.
 
Mr. Hollar reported on the retaining and advancement of Middle School students. He is scheduling High School classes.
 
Graduation is May 18, 2013.
 
Mrs. Glodt informed the Board that student Vanya Kliewer’s Seuss-tacular poem has been chosen to be on display at the Washington Pavillion.
 
Mrs. Glodt updated the Board on the Cheyenne School enrollment. She reported there will be three sections of Kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year.
 
Mrs. Glodt reported there will be room changes in the elementary building. Mrs. Tibbs’ room is not suitable for students due to the leaking roof.
 
Mrs. Glodt presented a sample of the new K-3 report card. It has been changed to align with the Common Core standards.
 
Rally Day will be held May 21, 2013. Picnic to follow at Lilly Park.
 
Mr. Jensen was not available for the Athletic Director’s report.
 
Mr. Menning showed the Board the new mobile cart and a sample Hewlett Packard laptop. Mrs. Fromm reviewed the two technology lease options with the Board.
 
Johnson moved, seconded by Cronin, to approve the Fair Market Value technology lease option as presented. All voted aye.
 
Johnson moved, seconded by Prince, to approve the negotiated agreement for certified staff. All voted aye. Johnson discussed the negotiations. Carter thanked the negotiation team.
 
Johnson moved, seconded by Cronin, to approve the negotiated agreement for classified staff. All voted aye. Cronin discussed negotiations. Dr. Hotalling will contact media.
 
Prince moved, seconded by Titze, to approve open enrollment 1076, 1077, and 1078. All voted aye.
 
Prince moved, seconded by Titze, to approve the District Title 1 Policy as presented. All voted aye. Mrs. Glodt discussed the policy.
 
Johnson moved, seconded by Prince, to declare the 16 ft balance beam w/ height adjustment and the two complete sets of uneven parallel bars as surplus property. Advertise these for sale with sealed bid. All voted aye.
 
Prince moved, seconded by Titze, to give the usable tumbling pads to the wrestling club and dispose of the unusable pads. The trampoline will be offered to the Special Education Department first and then the wrestling club. If both decline, then sell. All voted aye.
 
Cronin moved, seconded by Johnson, to accept the donation of the Mounted Buffalo Head. All voted aye.
 
Titze moved, seconded by Prince, to vote YES on Amendment No. 1 on the SD High School Activities Association Amendment ballot and to vote for James Hanson and Clay Anderson on the SDHSAA Official Election Ballots.
 
Titze moved, seconded by Cronin, to approve Board Policy Appendix R – Appendix HH with additions brought forward by Titze. All voted aye. Dr. Hotalling will make the changes.
 
Carter declared a short recess at 7:46 P.M.
Carter declared the Board back in Session at 7:54 P.M.
 
Prince moved, seconded by Johnson, to go into Executive Session according to SDCL 1-25-2 for personnel, student, and contract purposes at 7:55 P.M.
 
Carter declared the Board back in Session at 9:42 P.M.
 
Cronin moved, seconded by Titze, to authorize Dan Martin to work up to 20 days paid at his daily rate in June. All voted aye.
 
Titze moved, seconded by Prince, to pay co-cook wages to Dee Hannum for $14.00 an hour and wages to Sue Stoeser for $14.50 an hour beginning at the end of the current school year. All voted aye.
 
Titze moved, seconded by Cronin, to adjourn at 9:45 P.M. All voted aye.
 

Sarah Carter,  President
Jessi Fromm, Business Manager


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