Stanley County

The Stanley County School District, #57-1, Board of Education met in regular session March 11, 2002, 5:30 P.M., in the high school study hall with Charlene Foster, Gary Johnson, Mary Beth Fravel, John Bucholz and Mitch Norman present.  Others in attendance were Superintendent Larry Jaske, Business Manager Kevin Merscheim and Principal Merry Bleeker.  Visitors were Mary Askren, Shirley Swanson, John Moisan, Arlene Krueger, Jeff Monroe, Craig Rutschke, Brian Doherty, Lawrence and Carol Olson. 

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

President Charlene Foster led the pledge of allegiance. 

Johnson moved, seconded by Bucholz, to adopt the agenda.  All voted aye. 

Fravel moved, seconded by Bucholz, to approve the Consent Calendar as amended with the agreement the coaching resignations would be approved pending suitable replacements.  All voted aye. 

A.   Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 11, 2002

 

B.   Approve the Financial Reports 

GENERAL FUND: Cash Balance, February 1, 2002 – 445,416.61; Receipts: Taxes – 61,045.44; Interest – 991.74; Title 1 – 11,510.87; Misc. Revenue – 123.87; State Apportionment – 39,961.84; State Aid – 84,094.00; Admissions – 1,795.00; Class Size Reduction – 4,763.95; Payments in Lieu of Taxes – 67,949.94; Total Receipts – 272,236.65; Transfers into the Account – 95,773.09; Total Available – 813,426.35; Disbursements – 98,916.19; Payroll – 157,418.67; Transfer Out – 0; Cash Balance, February 28, 2002 – 557,091.49; CAPITAL OUTLAY: Cash Balance, February 1, 2002 – 71,935.78; Receipts: Taxes – 3,626.30; Interest – 97.00; Total Receipts – 3,723.30; Transfers into the Account 0; Total Available – 75,659.08; Disbursement – 0; Cash Balance, February 28, 2002 – 75,659.08; SPECIAL EDUCATION: Cash Balance, February 1, 2002 – 184,020.13; Receipts: Taxes – 5,763.38; Interest – 159.10; Total Receipts – 5,922.48; Transfers into the Account – 0; Total Available – 189,942.61; Disbursements – 9,612.88; Payroll – 19,740.02; Cash Balance, February 28, 2002 – 160,589.71; UNEMPLOYMENT: Cash Balance, February 1, 2002 – 19,595.96; Total Receipts – 0; Total Available – 19,595.96; Disbursements - 0; Cash Balance, February 28, 2002 – 19,595.96; FOOD SERVICE: Cash Balance, February 1, 2002 – (10,515.87); Receipts: Sales – 8,978.32; Food Reimbursement – 7,179.93; Community & Youth Inv. 4,149.20; Total Receipts – 20,307.45; Transfer into the Account – 0; Total Available – 9,791.58; Disbursements – 10,175.41; Payroll – 10,404.47; Cash Balance, February 28, 2002 – (10,788.30); TRUST & AGENCY FUND: Cash Balance, February 1, 2002 – 421,322.02; Receipts: Interest – 709.82; Resale – 4,585.52; Bright Ideas – 189.00;  Band – 1,068.25; Regional Wrestling – 2,469.00; Regional Gymnastics – 475.00; Big Dakota Wrestling – 1,003.00; State Wrestling – 150.00; Class of 2002 Parents – 507.50; One Act Plays – 96.44; Total Receipts – 11,253.53; Transfers into the Account  4,051.57; Total Available – 436,627.12; Disbursements – 14,215.09; Transfers Out – 97,339.47; Cash Balance, February 28, 2002 – 325,072.56.  

C.   Note Budget Report

 

D.  Approve the Regular Bills 

Alphasmart, Supplies – 230.00; American Counseling, Dues – 117.00; American Guidance Service, Supplies – 989.45; American Linen, Repairs – 440.49; Amoco, Bus Gas – 758.33; Anderson Tire Co., Repairs – 49.90; Autism Resource Network, Supplies 353.08; Auto Owners Insurance, Vehicle Insurance – 453.10; Avera Pace, Purchase Service – 120.00; Baker’s Plays, Supplies – 53.65; Best Business Products, Repairs – 791.46; Merry Bleeker, Mileage – 152.84; Blue Ribbon Maintenance, Supplies – 96.58; Books Are Fun, Supplies – 329.45; Buhl’s, Repairs – 62.80; Bureau of Administration, Telephone – 90.11; Carolina Biological, Supplies – 1,679.50; Channing Bete Co., Supplies – 88.00; Child and Adult Nutrition Services, Food – 235.55; Childcraft, Supplies – 229.98; Christy Lumber, Repairs – 55.18; Comfort Inn, Travel – 117.00; Conoco, Gas – 20.37; Crossroads, Travel – 48.00; Dakota ACAC, Registration – 85.00; Dakota Gourmet, Food – 33.90; Dakota Mill and Grain, Supplies – 3.90; Dakota Supply Group, Repairs – 102.73; Dean Foods, Food – 1,798.29; Dramatists Play Service, Supplies – 13.00; Earthgrains Co., Food – 406.29; Envirotech Waste Services, Waste Disposal – 550.84; FCCLA, Registration – 10.00; Michael Falconer, Bus Gas – 33.87; City of Fort Pierre, Utilities – 4,769.02; Friman Oil, Propane – 172.93; Gale’s Gas, Propane – 765.51; GFG Food Service, Food – 4,555.61; Glass Products, Repairs – 278.55; Golden West Telephone, Telephone – 220.58; Gray Lines, Bus Charter – 2,071.20; Haggerty’s Musicworks, Repairs – 177.23; Harker’s, Food – 1,623.42; Hipple Printing, Minutes & Advertising – 198.45; Michelle Humann, Mileage – 35.00; Jostens, Supplies – 26.00; Karl’s, Repairs – 122.38; Kelley Electronic Repair, Repairs – 250.35; Tom and Carrie Kelly, Parent Mileage – 269.96; Klein’s Office Plus, Supplies – 107.46; MasterCard, Supplies – 56.56; May-Adam-Gerdes-Thompson, Prof. Services – 503.10;  Montana, Dakota Utilities, Utilities – 3,932.52; Jill Mutchelknaus, Travel – 17.50; Natl. Band Association, Dues – 40.00; 22X, Tuition – 4,688.40; Oaks Hotel, Travel – 168.50;  Olson Plumbing, Repairs – 545.62; On Cue, Library Media – 406.46; 22X, Tuition – 754.20; Peitz Heating, Repairs – 533.34; Pepper At Eckroth, Supplies – 635.72; 22X, Professional Fees – 2,437.50; Pierre School District, Background Check – 19.50; Pioneer Drama Service, Supplies – 13.50; Prairie Vista, Travel – 370.50; Praxair, Supplies – 60.15; Qwest, Telephone – 379.00; Reinhart, Food – 1,583.30; Renneberg Hardwood, Supplies – 897.19; Right Turn, Tuition – 538.58; Roxi Ripley, Background Check – 39.00; 22, Transportation – 31.20; Robin’s Water Cond’ting, Water – 131.20;  Safe Dakota, Alarm Maintenance - 25.00; Samco, Repairs – 45.00; Scholastic, Supplies 194.77; SASD, Supplies – 30.00; School Specialty, Supplies – 1,576.74; SD ASBO, Registration – 80.00; SD Reading Council, Registration – 190.00; SDAESP, Registration 75.00; Laura Snow, Travel – 69.00; Software House International, Supplies – 1,766.00;   Software Services, Repairs – 211.25; SDSSA, Registration – 120.00; Southwestern Publishing, Textbooks – 55.16; 22X, Travel – 147.96; Stanley County Booster Club, Ticket Sellers – 107.64; State Publishing, Supplies- 148.02; Sundance, Supplies – 357.10; Super 8 Motel, Travel – 423.92; Town & Ranch Market, Supplies – 573.53; Univex, Supplies – 34.92; Walmart, Supplies – 168.38; West Central Electric, Utilities – 392.10; Western Microscope, Supplies – 351.00; Youngberg & Sons, Inc., Repairs – 12.50; GRAND TOTAL BILLS APPROVED $52,180.82.   

E.     Note Imprest Expenses 

Discovery Center, Solar Car Kits – 50.00; FCCLA District VII, Registration – 163.50; SD FCCLA, Star Event Registration – 15.00; Region VII Music, Registration – 240.00; SD Music Educators, All State Band – 5.00; South Dakota State University, Registration – 33.00; DCI, Background Check – 39.00; UPS, Postage – 14.88; Dave Burnett, Official – 104.30; Andrea Calkins, Official – 5.00; Brian Doherty, Official – 170.00; Noel Gabriel, Official – 30.00; Larry Jaske, Official – 115.00; Lionel Nold, Official – 60.00; William Olander, Official – 175.00; Leah Olson, Official – 5.00; Frank Schaefbauer, Official – 55.00; Wayne Schaefbauer, Official – 55.00; Brett Sether, Official – 55.00; Terry Tople, Official – 380.00; SODAK, Registration – 45.00; Nicki Abels, Meals – 447.00; Mark Chilson, Official – 90.00; Larry Gauer, Official – 118.42; Joni Lynn Husted, Official – 60.00; Chelsea Kouf, Official – 40.00; Joyce Larsen, Official – 60.00; Jessica Lounsbury, Official – 5.00; Stacy Reed, Official – 50.00; Ashley Sargent, Official – 50.00; Helen Schumacher, Official – 30.00; Laura Snow, Official – 15.00; Kadie Wilhemsen, Official – 10.00; TOTAL IMPREST EXPENSES – $2,790.10. 

F.     Approve Resignations

Kathy Ellenbecker – Kindergarten and Reading Recovery

Pam Cwach – Ass’t Track Coach

Geoffrey Reed – 7 & 8 Boys Basketball Coach

Steve Leber – Ass’t Boys Basketball Coach

 

G.   Approve Letter of Intent

Lori Gloe – Title 1 Education Assistant 

Kathy Ellenbecker was thanked for her many years of service to the Stanley County School District as an expert teacher. 

John Moisan, representing the Stanley County Parent Organization, reported a meeting was held on March 10.  Superintendent Larry Jaske was present to explain the finances of the Stanley County School District for the 2002-2003 school year.   

Representative Jeff Monroe discussed legislation that was passed during session as it pertains to educational issues.  Items discussed were educational funding and teacher mentoring.    

Superintendent Larry Jaske proposed a draft of an agreement for the lease of a building for the gymnastics program next year.  Gymnastic head coach Nicki Abels will be present at the April meeting to discuss this proposal with the Board. 

Principal Merry Bleeker reported the fourth and fifth grade students had a presentation on March 11 from Mr. Mel Thorne, recipient of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in South Dakota History Preservation.  It was announced that Jacey Miles won the Young Illustrators’ Award for the state in his division.  Jean Patrick of Mitchell will make a presentation on March 20 to students in grades kindergarten through the fifth grade about writing in general and specifically how she came to write and publish her stories.  The March staff development inservice included the curriculum review plan.  The recommendations will be presented at the April Board meeting.  March 22 is the end of the third-quarter, and March 25 and 26 will be parent teacher conferences.  The school carnival is March 22 at Parkview. 

Superintendent Larry Jaske reported in the absence of Kevin Mutchelknaus that Jon Big Crow, Tyler Coverdale, Sheila Ricketts and Danyielle Clark were awarded the students of the month for February.  The DAC’s testing for grades six and ten will be on April 3 and 5, 2002.  The SAT tests will be given on April 4, 2002.  Parent teacher conferences will be March 25 and 26 from 4 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.  School carnival activities are being planned and will be set for the big event on March 22, 2002. 

Superintendent Larry Jaske and Athletic Director and Cheerleader Advisor Carol Olson explained the proposed changes to the cheer team guidelines and policies. 

Fravel moved, seconded by Bucholz, to approve the cheer team guidelines and policies as amended.  All voted aye. 

Superintendent Larry Jaske again presented the school bullying and victimization policy for board consideration without any amendments. 

Bucholz moved, seconded by Norman, to approve the bullying and victimization policy as proposed.  All voted aye. 

Johnson moved, seconded by Bucholz, to approve the following open enrollment applications for students #57001199807189 and 57001199807191.  All voted aye. 

Bucholz moved, seconded by Johnson, to disapprove the following open enrollment application for student #57001199807190.  All voted aye. 

Superintendent Larry Jaske proposed an amended staff survey questionnaire for the superintendent evaluation form used annually.  The Board approved this amendment. 

Superintendent Larry Jaske proposed purchasing forty additional band uniforms for the 2002-2003 school year with the expense to be included in the Capital Outlay.  The Music Boosters will be donating $5,000 towards the purchase of the uniforms. 

Superintendent Larry Jaske proposed purchasing a used suburban or a Yukon to replace the school vans.   

Norman moved, seconded by Bucholz, to authorize the superintendent to advertise and collect bids for the purchase of a used vehicle to replace the school vans.  All voted aye. 

Board members John Bucholz and Charlene Foster were appointed by the Board along with Superintendent Larry to review all board policies.  The first meeting is scheduled for March 27 at 8 A.M. 

Board members Mary Beth Fravel and Mitch Norman were appointed by the Board to represent the school at the Stanley County Board of Equalization meetings. 

Superintendent Larry Jaske reported that impact aid funds were not cut at the federal level but will be frozen at the current levels.  The base appropriation for the Stanley County Schools will be $181,653.00.  The estimated 2002-2003 fiscal year budget was reviewed along with the moving of certain expenditures to the Capital Outlay fund and Special Education funds.  The pension fund, which can be used for the cost of retirement benefits, will be proposed for next year’s budget.  

Superintendent Larry Jaske recommended an additional golf coach because of fifty students who will be participating this year.   

Bucholz moved, seconded by Norman, to approve the contract for Brian Doherty as the assistant golf coach as proposed.  All voted aye. 

Superintendent Larry Jaske informed the Board of the Associated School Boards Legislative Meeting at the Ramkota on March 19 at 6 P.M. 

Norman moved, seconded by Bucholz, to go into Executive Session according to SDCL 1-25-2 for personnel reasons at 7:05 P.M.  All voted aye. 

President Charlene Foster declared the Board out of Executive Session at 8:53 P.M. 

Fravel moved, seconded by Bucholz, to offer contracts to the following staff as recommended by the administration.  All voted aye. 

Nicki Abels, Brenda Bak, Shari Beeghly, Tim Burgard, Glennys Case, Pamela Cwach, Brian Doherty, Linda Drewes, William Ellwanger, Cindy Erickson, Michael Falconer, Ann Foster Douglas, Judy Gillaspie, Lori Gloe, Brita Griese, June Hansen, Debra Harrison, Maxine Hauck, Bradley Heer, Leroy Heibel, Craig Heller, Lesa Hodgin, Louise Hostler, Phillip Hubbard, Michelle Humann, Guy Hunter, Connie Johnson, Ruth Kilber, Carla King, Arlene Krueger, Marcy Kuper, Joyce Larsen, Gloria Lawrence, Steve Leber, Bonnie Libner, Larry Ludemann, Clint Menning, Jennifer Milliken, Jill Mutchelknaus, Lori Norman, William Olander, Carol Olson, Mary Olson, Jenifer Palmer, Geoffery Reed, Roxie Ripley, Carolyn Riter, Tom Rogers, Barbara Rose, Lois Russell, Craig Rutschke, Susan Schanzenbach, Marion Schmidt, Larae Schoenfelder, Vickie Schumacher, Maria Scott, Karen Sharp, Kathleen Siebrasse, Laura Snow, Barbara Sogaard, Karen Somsen, Cheryl Sorenson, Wilma Staples, Suzanne Stoeser, Diane Stofferahn, Stephanie Sullivan, Victoria Summerside, Shirley Swanson, David Tate, Katherine Van Cleave, Larie Whaley, Jeri Wilcox, Janet Williams, Renae Wolf and Brenda Word. 

Norman moved, seconded by Bucholz, to adjourn at 8:58 P.M.  All voted aye.