Stanley County

The Stanley County School District, #57-1, Board of Education met in regular session January 13, 2003, 5 P.M., in the High School Study Hall with Gary Johnson, Mary Beth Fravel, John Bucholz, Mitch Norman and John Moisan present. Others in attendance were Superintendent Larry Jaske, Business Manager Kevin Merscheim and Principals Kevin Mutchelknaus and Merry Bleeker. Visitors were Mary Askren, Shirley Swanson, Bill Engberg, Craig Rutschke, Wanda Seiler, Laura Snow, Carol & Lawrence Olson, Brad Rathbun and Arlene Krueger.

President Gary Johnson called the meeting to order at 5 P.M.

President Gary Johnson led the pledge of allegiance.

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

Bill Engberg from the Associated School Boards of South Dakota discussed school liability insurance risk management issues with the Board. The ASBSD Loss Control handbook was presented to the Board and the Administration as reference material.

Bucholz moved, seconded by Moisan, to approve the Consent Calendar. All voted aye.

1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 9, 2002

2. Approve the Financial Reports

   GENERAL FUND: Cash Balance, December 1, 2002 – 698,727.94; Receipts: Taxes – 160,165.11; Interest – 833.89; Admissions – 1,185.50; Insurance Proceeds – 50.00; Title V – 1,223.08; Misc. Revenue – 307.46; Drug Free Schools – 300.00; Title II – 8,988.12; Title 1 – 5,126.99; School To Work Grant – 5,773.49; State Aid – 85,091.67; Total Receipts – 269,045.31; Transfers into the Account – 715.65; Total Available – 968,488.90; Disbursements – 87,464.16; Payroll – 132,826.17; Transfer Out - 0; Cash Balance, December 31, 2002 – 748,198.57; CAPITAL OUTLAY: Cash Balance, December 1, 2002 – (41,385.01); Receipts: Taxes – 19,527.70; Interest – 83.84; Title II 25,000.00; School To Work Grant – 16,521.08; Total Receipts – 61,521.08; Total Available – 19,747.61; Disbursement – 20,696.75; Cash Balance, December 31, 2002 – (949.14); SPECIAL EDUCATION: Cash Balance, December 1, 2002 – 169,976.01; Receipts: Taxes – 29,774.46; Interest – 149.95; 94-142 Funds – 35,190.00; Preschool Grant – 3,286.00; State Aid – 5,530.33; Total Receipts – 73,930.74; Total Available – 243,906.75; Disbursements – 622.65; Payroll – 21,115.83; Cash Balance, December 31, 2002 – 222,168.27; UNEMPLOYMENT: Cash Balance, December 1, 2002 – 19,947.05; Interest – 226.47; Total Receipts – 226.47; Total Available – 20,173.52; Disbursements - 0; Cash Balance, December 31, 2002 – 20,173.52; FOOD SERVICE: Cash Balance, December 1, 2002 – (38,895.54); Receipts: Sales – 15,625.29; State Food Reimbursement – 4,592.47; Community & Youth Inv. – 4,481.40; Total Receipts – 24,699.16; Total Available - (14,196.38); Disbursements – 8,235.38; Payroll – 11,130.76; Cash Balance, December 31, 2002 – (33,562.52); TRUST & AGENCY FUND: Cash Balance, December 1, 2002 – 347,705.77; Receipts: Interest – 745.19; Resale – 2,519.53; Band – 222.64; Cheerleaders – 227.64; Girls District Volleyball – 124.41; Football Playoffs – 86.15; Stanley Co. Wrestling Inv. – 4,059.00; Coaches Fundraisers – 225.00; Impact Aid – 120,735.00; Total Receipts – 128,944.56; Transfers into the Account – 496.76; Total Available – 477,147.09; Disbursements – 18,162.03; Transfers out of the Account – 0; Cash Balance, December 31, 2002 – 458,985.06.

3. Note Budget Report

  D. Approve the Regular Bills

A&Z Music, Supplies & Repairs – 775.96; Ace Hardware, Supplies – 4.26; All-Around Graphics, Supplies – 59.50; American Linen, Supplies – 461.08; Amoco, Gas – 556.56; Anderson Tire Co., Repairs – 25.20; Auto Owners, Auto Insurance – 436.59; Shari Beeghly, Mileage – 501.12; Best Business Products, Repairs – 141.00; Lila Briggs, Supplies – 324.00; Buhl’s, Supplies – 41.18; Bureau of Administration, Telephone – 115.13; Bureau of Education, Registration – 660.00; 22X, Prof. Services & Supplies – 997.50; Cass Clay, Food – 1,408.43; Cellular One, Cell Phones – 115.07; Chandlers, Repairs – 80.00; Chase Roofing, Repairs – 139.74; Child and Adult Nutrition Service, Food – 187.55; Christy Lumber, Repairs – 161.83; Cole Paper, Supplies – 4,446.98; Comfort Inn, Lodging – 180.00; Conoco, Gas – 16.31; Department of Corrections, Inmate Labor – 68.00; Crossroads, Lodging – 520.00; Dakota Supply Group, Repairs – 581.82; Earthgrains, Food – 276.40; Elite Business Systems, Supplies – 120.00; Kathy Ellenbecker, Prof. Services – 2,087.84; William Ellwanger, Meals – 69.00; Envirotech Waste Services, Waste Disposal – 1,155.68; Forell Limo Service, Bus Charter – 754.00; City of Fort Pierre, Utilities – 5,607.01; Friendship House, Supplies – 78.65; Gale’s Gas Service, Propane – 557.48; GFG Food Service, Food – 2,960.21; Glass Products, Repairs – 67.35; Glencoe/McGraw Hill, Textbooks – 132.82; Golden West Telephone, Telephone – 150.24; Growing Up Together, Registration – 60.00; Harker’s, Food – 700.59; Hipple Printing, Minutes & Advertising – 117.60; Hogens Hardware, Supplies – 21.95; Holiday Inn, Lodging – 140.00; Hollywood Box Office, Postage – 368.99; Guy Hunter, Meals – 46.00; Larry Jaske, Supplies – 57.96; Klein’s Office Furniture, Supplies – 109.00; Klein’s Office Plus, Supplies – 189.94; Larry’s Plumbing, Repairs – 3,898.00; Master Card, Supplies – 357.60; McLeod’s Printing, Supplies – 816.58; Monick Pipe, Repairs – 17.25; Montana Dakota Utilities, Utilities – 4,484.07; Todd And Deb Mortenson, Mileage – 75.40; Olson Plumbing, Repairs – 609.01; Oriental Trading, Supplies – 49.20; Overpass Consulting, Prof. Services – 1,750.00; Perfection Learning, Textbooks – 323.14; Perma-Bound, Library Media – 27.98; 22X, Prof. Services – 5,072.50; Pierre School District, Prof. Services & Registration – 781.80; Prairie Wave, Telephone – 37.51; Praxair, Supplies – 278.02; Qwest, Telephone – 384.08; Ramkota Inn, Lodging – 79.00; Geoffrey Reed, Meals – 22.00; Reinhart, Food – 2,118.38; Resources For Reading, Supplies – 20.00; Rigby Education, Textbooks – 840.48; Right Turn, Tuition – 505.02; Robin’s Water Cond’ting, Water – 99.45; Runnings, Supplies – 119.99; SDHSAA, Registration – 65.20; Sargent-Welch, Supplies – 1,032.76; School Specialty, Supplies – 105.54; Security Locksmith, Supplies – 256.28; Small Engine House, Supplies – 216.55; Social Studies School Services, Textbooks – 108.99; Software Services, Repairs – 585.00; SD Teacher Placement Center, Membership – 310.00; South Dakota State University, Registration – 22.00; 22X, Prof. Services – 7,210.34; Stanley County Booster Club, Ticket Seller – 238.88; Stanley County Schools, Imprest Expenses – 3,684.22; State Publishing, Supplies – 214.46; Robin Stoner, Mileage – 19.14; Titze Electric, Repairs – 1,658.79; Town & Ranch Market, Supplies & Food – 562.49; Walmart, Supplies – 235.39; West Central Electric, Utilities 324.59; WR/LJ Rural Water, Water – 52.50; Youngberg & Sons, Supplies – 50.00; Zander Auto Parts, Supplies – 41.98; GRAND TOTAL BILLS APPROVED $73,514.79. (A more detailed listing is in the Administration Office of the Elementary Building.

  E. Note Imprest Expenses

Region VII Music, Entry Fees – 130.00; SD Music Educators, All State Tapes – 20.00; Carrie Behm, Background Check – 39.00; DCI, Background Check – 78.00; Ann Keller, Background Check – 39.00; Mitch Norman, Mileage – 243.60; Stanley Co. Register Of Deeds, Filing Fees – 10.50; Clint Menning, Official – 50.00; David Brooks, Official – 60.00; Brian Doherty, Official – 195.00; Noel Gabriel, Official – 140.00; Randy Mc Crea, Official – 60.00; Terry Nebelsick, Official – 127.86; Brett Sether, Official – 110.00; David Tate, Official – 100.00; Randy Thomas, Official – 133.66; Scott Van Den Hemel, Official – 95.00; Myron Bryant, Official – 60.00; Steve Rounds, Official – 60.00; Larry Jaske, Official – 80.00; Cheryl Allen, Official – 100.00; Pam Hegre, Official – 100.00; Bonnie Miller, Official – 100.00; Shavonne Mitchell, Official – 100.00; Rose Pearce, Official – 207.30; Vermillion School, Entry Fees – 50.00; Wagner School, Entry Fees – 30.00; TOTAL IMPREST EXPENSES – $2,518.92.

6. Approve Contract – Ron Lawrence – Ass’t Boys Basketball Coach - $1.00

President Gary Johnson outlined the revisions to the proposed School Board Member Ethics policy. The Board reviewed and discussed all the items being proposed and suggested further revisions. The second reading of the policy and public discussion will occur at the February Board meeting.

Bucholz moved, seconded by Norman, to adopt the first reading of the proposed School Board Members Ethics policy. All voted aye.

Superintendent Larry Jaske presented athletic training rules from other schools and compared them to the Stanley County athletic training rules policy. The reporting process and due process hearings for students were discussed. The Stanley County Coaches’ Association will be given the same information and will be asked for suggestions. This proposal will again be reviewed at the March Board meeting.

The Board recognized Laura Snow for being selected as the South Dakota Director Who Makes A Difference by the international publication, School Band and Orchestra. Laura Snow, Heidi Vogel and Daniell Deis were acknowledged for performing at the Missouri River Bridge Dedication for Lieutenant John C. Waldron on December 30, 2002.

Superintendent Larry Jaske presented graphs for the No Child Left Behind Act, reporting the levels of advanced, proficient, basic and below basic levels for reading and math based on recent student test scores. The grade levels reviewed were for the second, fourth, eighth and eleventh grades.

Principal Merry Bleeker reported that during the January early dismissal, the reading curriculum was studied. Sample textbooks are being reviewed from six different textbook companies to be purchased this spring. Report cards will be sent home on January 21. Jenifer Palmer will host a DDN presentation of Elementary Hands On Math on January 21, Dave Patton will be administering the NAEP tests for reading and math for the fourth grade on January 27, 2003.

Principal Kevin Mutchelknaus reported the NAEP test will be administered to the eighth grade on January 28. Students for the month of December were Will Vogel, Chad Wieczorek, Nate Smith and Jason Cornelison. Brittany Kenzy was the winner of the VFW, "Patriots Pen" essay contest. Shirley Swanson, Carla King and Stanley County students will be recognized on February 23 for their work on the Fallen Sons and Daughters of South Dakota in World War II book. A copy will be placed in the high school library for future reference. The end of the first semester is January 15. During the early dismissal for January, the staff studied the reading curriculum and the testing for the No Child Left Behind Act.

Moisan moved, seconded by Fravel, to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION #5-2003 – Be it resolved, the School Board of the Stanley County School District #57-1, in accordance with SDCL 13-7-10, hereby approves the next school board election date as June 17, 2003. Voter registration, absentee voting, and procedures used in counting ballots shall be in accordance with Title 12 except as specifically provided in SDCL 13-7. The Stanley County School Board in accordance with SDCL 13-7-11, hereby approves the following voting precincts and polling places for the 2003 school board election:

Precinct #1 – Orton School
Precinct #3 – Kirley Hall
Precinct #12 & #14 – Hayes School
Precinct #2, #4, #5, #6 and #9 – Stanley County High School

All voted aye.

Fravel moved, seconded by Norman, to designate the First National Bank as a depository for the Stanley County Schools. Johnson, Norman, Fravel and Bucholz voted aye. Moisan voted no.

Norman moved, seconded by Bucholz, to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION #6-2003 – Be it resolved, that the School Board of the Stanley County School District #57-1, in accordance with SDCL 13-11-3.2 and after duly considering the proposed supplemental budget, hereby approves and adopt the following supplemental budget in total;

All voted aye.

Moisan moved, seconded by Norman, to set the time of the 2003 Stanley County High School Graduation at 12 noon (CDT) on May 25, 2003. All voted aye.

Superintendent Larry Jaske reported BankWest of Pierre will purchase a new public address system for Parkview. The American State Bank will purchase the new framing for the class composite pictures in the hallway of the high school building. The repair of the bleachers in Parkview and the Ole Williamson field were discussed and some possible fundraising efforts that could be used to raise necessary funds. A survey of athletic admission prices of schools throughout the state was presented to the Board. The safety inspection for the lunchroom completed on January 13 was a ninety-six (96) percent approval rating. The Associated School Board of South Dakota Legislative Day will be January 21. The enrollment committee will meet on January 15. The Superintendents’ Legislative Day will be February 5, 2003. The new Junior Achievement program for fourth grade was discussed with the Board.

Moisan moved, seconded by Norman, to go into executive session according to SDCL 1-25-2 for personnel reasons at 8:47 P.M. All voted aye.

President Gary Johnson declared the Board out of executive session at 9:34 P.M.

Bucholz moved, seconded Moisan, to acknowledge the notification from Brian Doherty of the local National Guard Unit that he may be requesting a leave of absence for military service. Brian Doherty will continue to receive benefits from the Stanley County School District in the form of guaranteed employment and reinstatement at current salary levels as per the Uniform Services and Re-Employment Services Act when he returns.

All voted aye.

Norman moved, seconded by Fravel, to adjourn at 9:35 P.M. All voted aye.