Stanley County

The Stanley County School District, #57-1, Board of Education met in special session June 25, 2001, 5:30 P.M., in the elementary computer lab of the elementary school building with Charlene Foster, Steve Brown, Mary Beth Fravel, John Bucholz and Gary Johnson present. Others in attendance were Superintendent Jerry Kleinsasser and Business Manager Kevin Merscheim.  Visitors included Sara Hagen, David Carlisle, Larry Jaske and Mitch Norman.  

 

The meeting was called to order by President Charlene Foster at 5:30 P.M.

 

President Charlene Foster led the pledge of allegiance.

 

Fravel moved, seconded by Bucholz, to adopt the agenda as amended.  All voted aye.

 

Bucholz moved, seconded by Fravel, to approve the regular bills.  All voted aye.

 

All-Around T’s and Trophies, Awards – 547.50; American Linen Supply, Supplies – 128.60: Leonard & Renee Anderson, Election Worker – 107.00; Robby & Tanya Burtard, Parent Mileage – 651.46; Cole Paper, Supplies – 372.20; Dakota Mill and Grain, Supplies – 245.63; Dakota One Stop, Bus Gas – 37.14; Dakota Supply Group, Repairs – 120.98; Dakotamart, Supplies – 3.39; Discovery Center, Registration – 200.00; H&H Repair, Repairs – 577.48; Lois Hall, Election Worker – 98.50; Richard & Arlette Hall, Parent Mileage – 997.60; Happy Home Club, Kirley Hall Rental – 50.00; Christopher Harrison, Parent Mileage – 665.84; Hartford Steam Boiler, Boiler Inspection – 140.00; Barbara Harvey, Election Worker – 108.36; Holiday Inn, Travel – 585.00; Hollywood Box Office, Postage – 231.60; Phillip Hubbard, Travel – 42.00; Dana & Annis Iversen, Parent Mileage – 1,078.80; Larry Jaske, Travel – 104.40; Jostens, Supplies – 4.27; Carla King, Travel – 127.80; Kmart, Supplies – 80.95; Bonnie Libner, Travel – 23.00; Venitta Luccero, Travel – 42.00; Larry Ludemann, Travel – 42.00; May-Adam-Gerdes-Thompson, Prof. Services – 274.18; McLeod USA, Telephone – 79.80; Loretta McQuistion, Parent Mileage – 598.56; Melvin’s Flower Shop, Supplies – 27.50; Elizabeth Middleton, Meals – 42.00; Thomas Middleton, Meals – 42.00; Todd & Deb Mortenson, Parent Mileage – 657.72; Nasco, Supplies – 49.88; Rose Nelson, Election Worker – 81.00; Lori Norman, Election Worker – 159.60; Mike Norman, Parent Mileage 845.64; Mork & Robin Norman, Parent Mileage – 493.00; Zay Norman, Parent Mileage  93.96; Oliver Press, Library Media – 279.30; Tim & Diane Olson, Parent Mileage – 299.28; Pepper at Eckroth, Supplies – 193.34; Photos to Go, Supplies – 12.65; Pierre Schools, Fingerprinting – 39.00; Pizza Ranch, Meals – 97.02; Arlen Prince, Parent Mileage – 194.88; Dwayne & Dori Prince, Parent Mileage & Election Worker – 678.02; Veona Prince, Election Worker – 121.22; Ramkota Inn, Travel – 62.00; Ramkota Inn, Travel – 138.00; Jeff & Wendi Roberts, Parent Mileage – 448.92; Lois Russell, Travel – 38.28; Craig Rutschke, Meals – 42.00; Susan Schanzenbach, Election Worker – 81.00; Marion Schmidt, Election Worker – 81.00; Ronald Schur, CPA, Prof. Services – 5,600.00; Karla and Kevin Scott, Parent Mileage – 328.86; Todd Scott, Parent Mileage – 212.28; Karen Sharp, Travel – 160.50; Sonya Sherwood, Parent Mileage – 516.78; Small Engine House, Repairs – 58.31; Snappy Delivery, Moving Expenses – 2,106.75; 22X, Tuition – 7,848.75; State Publishing, Supplies – 158.85; Suzanne Stoeser, Fingerprinting & Meals – 81.00; Sundance, Supplies – 105.81; Super 8 Motel, Travel – 70.00; Super 8 Motel, Travel – 140.00; Surfside Software, Prof. Services – 225.00; Clifford & Peggy Tibbs, Election Worker – 104.68; Darla Tibbs, Parent Mileage – 498.80; Tim Tibbs, Parent Mileage – 194.88; TIE, Registration – 480.00; Dixie Thorson, Election Worker – 109.90; Titze Electric, Repairs – 207.61; USPO, Box Rent  100.00; Janet Waldron, Election Worker – 103.52; Wenger Auto, Supplies – 220.00; West Central Electric, Utilities – 503.05; Jeri Wilcox, Parent Mileage – 361.63; Betty Williamson, Election Worker – 81.00; World Almanac Education, Library Media – 16.94; The Wright Group, Library Media – 1,226.34; Zander Auto Parts, Repairs – 11.06; GRAND TOTAL BILLS APPROVED - $35,496.55. (A more detailed listing is in the Administration Office of the Elementary Building.)

 

Johnson moved, seconded by Bucholz, to approve the contract with Carol Olson for the athletic director’s position in the amount of $9,468.00.  All voted aye. 

 

President Charlene Foster declared the Board in recess at 5:35 P.M. for the purpose of a public hearing on the proposed 2001-2002 fiscal year budget.

 

Business Manager Kevin Merscheim detailed the published 2001-2002 fiscal year budget.  A detailed listing was presented showing the increases and decreases in the budget.  Graphs were also presented for revenues, expenditures, budget, cash flow, fund balance and average teacher salaries.  The proposed addition of a technology integration teacher and an in-school suspension positions were discussed but were tabled until a later date.

 

President Charlene Foster declared the Board back in session at 6:06 P.M.

 

The Board deferred action on the proposal to include a book on creation in the library until a later date.

 

Business Manager Kevin Merscheim presented the amendments to the school board policy handbook for the 2001-2002 school year.  The proposals included increasing food prices, amend the general fixed assets policy, adopt a policy for the use of credits cards, adopt a policy to use the high school gymnasium for post-graduation parties, amend the Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs By Employees policy, increase the substitute teachers pay to seventy ($70.00) dollars per day and adopt a policy to not obligate impact aid funds before they are received in the trust and agency account.  The elementary handbooks changes as proposed by Principal Denise Gebur and the transfers from non-accredited schools by students as proposed by Principal Tony Glass were also discussed.

 

Fravel moved, seconded by Bucholz, to approve the increase in food prices, change the general fixed assets policy, adopt the credit card policy, adopt the use of the high school gymnasium for graduation parties, amend the Alcohol and Other Drugs By Employee policy, increase the substitute teachers salaries to seventy dollars ($70.00), adopt the impact aid policy and adopt the proposed elementary handbook changes.

 

All voted aye.

 

Business Manager Kevin Merscheim proposed transferring funds from the general fund to the food service fund to cover losses over the last two years.

 

Johnson moved, seconded by Brown, to adopt the following resolution:

 

RESOLUTION #3-01 – Be it resolved, that the School Board of the Stanley County School District #57-1, in accordance to SDCL 13-11-3.2 and after duly considering the proposed supplemental budget, hereby approves and adopts the following supplemental budget in total and to authorize the Business Manager of the Stanley County School District #57-1 to transfer the following amount from the General Fund (Transfers Out) - $55,000.00 to the Food Service Fund (Transfer In) - $55,000.00.

 

Appropriations:                              General Fund

     8100 – Transfers Out                  $55,000.00

 

Means of Finance:

     704 Unobligated Fund Balance  $55,000.00

 

Appropriations:                            Food Service Fund

     2569 – Food Service                   $55,000.00

 

Means of Finance:

     5110 – Transfers In                    $55,000.00

 

All voted aye.

 

The Board canvassed the results of the 2001 School Board Election, which was held in conjunction with the Stanley County General Election on June 19, 2001.  The results of the election are as follows:

 

     Denise White   -   99 votes

     Mitch Norman - 154 votes

 

Bucholz moved, seconded by Brown, to approve the classified negotiations agreement for the 2001-2002 school year.  All voted aye.

 

The Board authorized Business Manager Kevin Merscheim to publish salaries for the 2001-2002 school year.

 

Nicki Abels, Activities-2,500.00; Brenda Bak-29,975.00; Brenda Bak, Activities-1,425.00; Shari Beeghly-27,825.00; Merry Bleeker-45,000.00; Steven Bourk-8.00 per hour; Tim Burgard-27,675.00; Tim Burgard, Activities-5,700.00; Glennys Case-34,054.44; Pam Cwach-26,375.00; Pam Cwach, Activities-4,120.00; Brian Doherty-28,925.00; Brian Doherty, Activites-1,750.00; Linda Drewes-27,175.00; Kathleen Ellenbecker-17,602.22; Kathleen Ellenbecker-17,602.22; William Ellwanger-30,625.00; William Ellwanger, Activities-2,235.00; Cindy Erickson-8.00 per hour; Mike Falconer-26,725.00; Brita Griese-26,600.00; June Hansen, Activities–3,555.00; Debra Harrison-26,850.00; Debra Harrison, Activities-730.00; Maxine Hauck-9.60 per hour; Leroy Heibel-31,825.00; Leroy Heibel, Activities-1,995.00; Craig Heller, Activities-2,745.00;   Louise Hostler-10.85 per hour; Phillip Hubbard-9.45 per hour; Michelle Humann-26,275.00; Michelle Humann, Activities-1,615.00; Guy Hunter-26,700.00; Guy Hunter, Acitivities-3,220.00; Larry Jaske-60,000.00; Patricia Jennings-10.85 per hour; Connie Johnson-27,675.00; Ruth Kilber-8.87 per hour; Carla King-28,425.00; Patricia Kramer-27,025.00; Arlene Krueger-36,825.00; Marcy Kuper-8.55 per hour; Joyce Larsen-27,400.00; Gloria Lawrence-9.45 per hour; Steve Leber-24,975.00; Steve Leber, Activities-2,025.00; Bonnie Libner-10.97 per hour; Vennita Lucero-8.30 per hour; Larry Ludemann-10.25 per hour; Kevin Merscheim-50,000.00; Elizabeth Middleton-9.20 per hour; Thomas Middleton-8.75 per hour; Jennifer Milliken-24,975.00; Jennifer Milliken, Acitivities-1,750.00; Jill Mutchelknaus-28,675.00; Kevin Mutchelknaus-54,000.00; William Olander-33,150.00; William Olander, Activities-4,470.00; Carol Olson-8.30 per hour; Carole Olson, Activities-9,913.00; Mary Olson-29,975.00; Jenifer Palmer-27,400.00; Jenifer Palmer, Activities-2,850.00; Geoffery Reed-25,625.00; Geoffery Reed, Activities-2,760.00; Carolyn Riter-15,627.22; Tom Rogers-29,104.44; Tom Roger, Activities-3,050.00; Barbara Rose-31,704.44; Lois Russell-28,800.00; Craig Rutschke-27,541.80; Susan Schanzenbach-11.05 per hour; Marion Schmidt-7.55 per hour; Larae Schoenfelder-7.55 per hour; Vickie Schumacher-16,946.00; Maria Scott-29,754.44; Karen Sharp-12.00 per hour; Kathleen Siebrasse-15.97 per hour; Laura Snow-27,675.00; Laura Snow, Activities-5,790.00; Barbara Sogaard-34,854.44; Karen Somsen-27,825.00; Wilma Staples-7.10 per hour; Suzanne Stoeser-7.65; Diane Stofferahn-34,854.44; Patricia Storms-28,150.00; Shirley Swanson-34,204.44; Dave Tate-30,129.44; Dave Tate, Activities-5,700.00; Katherine Van Cleave-28,675.00; Katherine Van Cleave, Activities-1,200.00; Larie Whaley-7.65 per hour; Jeri Wilcox-34,604.44; Janet Williams-11.45 per hour; Renae Wolf-26,700.00; Brenda Word-24,650.00.

 

Johnson moved, seconded by Bucholz, to adjourn at 6:40 P.M.  All voted aye.