Stanley County

The Stanley County School District, #57-1, Board of Education met in special session June 30, 2003, 7 P.M. in the computer lab of the elementary building with Gary Johnson, Mary Beth Fravel, John Bucholz, Mitch Norman and John Moisan present.  Also in attendance were Business Manager Kevin Merscheim and Principal Kevin Mutchelknaus.  Visitors included Mary Askren and Craig Rutschke.

President Gary Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 P.M.

President Gary Johnson led the pledge of allegiance.

Fravel moved, seconded by Norman, to adopt the agenda.  All voted aye.

Bucholz moved, seconded by Norman, to approve the regular bills as presented.  All voted aye.

A&Z Music, Repairs & Supplies – 384.25; Mary Alleman, Meals – 42.00; American Linen Supply, Supplies – 121.31; Amoco, Bus Gas – 241.57; Anderson Tire, Repairs – 30.90; Auto Owners Ins., Insurance – 375.22; Beck Motors, Repair – 109.92; Bureau of Administration, Telephone – 49.75; Calloway House, Supplies – 46.35; Carolina Biological, Supplies – 572.15; Cellular One, Telephone – 75.21; Conoco, Gas – 44.29; Crossroads, Lodging – 240.00; Dakota Plains Inn, Lodging – 135.00; Dakota Mill and Grain, Supplies – 396.25; Dakota Supply Group, Supplies – 195.14; Days Inn, Lodging 330.00; Double Day Book Club, Library Media – 13.98; E&R Mailers, Postage – 352.00; Eddie’s Truck Sales, Repairs – 195.31; Jim and Terri Englehart, Parent Mileage – 1,473.03; Glass Products, Repairs – 151.89; Gray Lines, Bus Charter – 2,809.47;  Richard and Arlette Hall, Parent Mileage – 974.40; Happy Home Club, Kirley Hall Rental – 50.00; Barbara Harvey, Election Worker – 100.32; Hipple Printing, Minutes & Advertising – 783.70; Ingram Pest Service, Supplies – 235.00; Dana and Annis Iversen, Parent Mileage – 1,055.60; Larry Jaske, Meals – 53.00; Christine Keil, Parent Mileage – 1,151.74; LaVona Kirkpatrick, Election Worker – 178.22; Lura Kirkpatrick, Election Worker – 146.24; Klein’s Office Plus, Supplies – 213.24; Todd and Lacque Larson, Parent Mileage – 345.10; Bonnie Libner, Meals – 35.00; Larry Ludemann, Meals – 42.00; Matthew Bender & Co., Periodicals – 18.60; Debbie McCullough, Parent Mileage 1,429.12; McLeod Printing, Supplies – 309.19; Connie McNeely, Election Worker – 105.00; Clint Menning, Meals – 42.00; Kevin Merscheim, Mileage – 16.66; Morris, Inc., Repairs – 4.57; Todd and Deb Mortenson, Parent Mileage – 789.26; Nasco, Supplies – 25.82; Rose Nelson, Election Worker – 105.00; Mitch Norman, Mileage – 243.60; Mork and Robin Norman, Parent Mileage – 498.80; Zay Norman, Parent Mileage – 99.76; Tim and Diane Olson, Parent Mileage – 299.28; Oriental Trading, Supplies – 55.45; Perma-Bound, Equipment – 2,457.98; Arlen H. Prince, Parent Mileage – 99.76; Dwayne and Dori Prince, Parent Mileage – 598.56; Qwest, Telephone – 387.84; Doug and Annette Reiman, Parent Mileage – 3,317.60; Right Turn, Tuition – 1,011.13; Robin’s Water Cond’ting, Water – 10.00; Craig Rutschke, Meals – 42.00; SD Dept of Health, County Nurse – 263.03; Patricia Saucerman, Election Worker – 150.30; Susan Schanzenbach, Election Worker – 105.00; Marion Schmidt, Election Worker – 105.00; School Specialty, Supplies – 341.34; Karla and Kevin Scott, Parent Mileage – 341.04; Todd Scott, Parent Mileage – 584.64; Karen Sharp, Meals & Mileage – 102.86; Sonya Sherwood, Parent Mileage – 529.54; South Dakota School Administrators, Registration 100.00; Specialty Installation, Bleacher Repair – 12,150.00; Stanley County Schools, Imprest Fund – 2,397.50; Robin Stoner, Parent Mileage – 95.12; Super 8 Motel, Lodging – 830.00; Marvin Swan, Election Worker – 112.50; Darla Tibbs, Parent Mileage & Election Worker – 584.00; Darren and Kelly Tibbs, Parent Mileage & Election Worker 1,040.29; Tim Tibbs, Parent Mileage – 197.20; Dixie Thorson, Election Worker – 143.90; David Titze, Repairs – 291.95; Town & Ranch Market, Supplies – 42.79; United State Post Office, Postage – 117.00; Janet Waldron, Election Worker – 145.60; Walmart, Supplies – 69.56; Wegner Auto, Driver’s Ed – 550.95; West Central Electric, Utilities – 210.08; Jeri Wilcox, Parent Mileage – 332.20; Janet Williams, Meals – 35.00; Kyle and Anita Wyly, Parent Mileage – 598.56; Youngberg & Sons, Supplies – 527.50; GRAND TOTAL OF EXPENSES - $48,809.98.

Principal Kevin Mutchelknaus presented the clarification proposal to change the Middle/High School Student Handbook for the 2003-2004 school year.  The honor roll, grade promotions, driving after school, prescription medications and the drug and the alcohol policy were discussed.

The Board discussed the proposed changes to the Elementary Student Handbook as recommended by the Administration.  The Board also reviewed the proposed changes to the School Board Policy Handbook as recommended.

Norman moved, seconded by Bucholz, to adopt the administration recommendations for changes to the Elementary Student Handbook, Middle/High School Student Handbook and the School Board Policy Handbook.  Johnson, Norman, Fravel and Bucholz moved aye.  Moisan voted no.

The Middle/High School Student Handbook Drug & Alcohol Policy was discussed in detail.  A proposed draft of a new policy will be presented at the regular July meeting for the Board’s review.

The Associated School Boards of South Dakota will present its annual convention in Sioux Falls, SD, August 13, 14 & 15, 2003.  Board members Mitch Norman and Gary Johnson will attend.

The Board canvassed the results of the 2003 school board election, held on June 17, 2003.  The results of the election are as follows:

                   Randy Seiler – 101

                   John Bucholz – 176

                   Gary Johnson – 190

Bucholz moved, seconded by Fravel, to adjourn at 7:56 P.M.  All voted aye.