Stanley County

The Stanley County School District, #57-1, Board of Education met in regular session May 12, 2003, 5:30 P.M., in the High School Study Hall with Gary Johnson, 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, Craig Rutschke, Arlene Krueger, Wanda Seiler, Christina Whitley, and Krystal Whitley.

President Gary Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.

President Gary Johnson led the pledge of allegiance.

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

Fravel moved, seconded by Norman, to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.  All voted aye.

A.     Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 14, 2003 as amended:  

Moisan moved, seconded by Fravel, that the Stanley County School District, #57-1, will support South Dakota House Bill #1068 as passed during the 2003 legislative session to allow the home school students to participate in public school activities.  Fravel, Moisan and Bucholz voted aye.  Johnson and Norman voted no.

B.     Approve the Financial Reports  

GENERAL FUND: Cash Balance, April 1, 2003 – 630,659.53; Receipts: Taxes – 70,555.88; Interest – 934.95; Rentals – 225.00; Misc. Revenue – 877.26; Sale of Fixed Assets - $3,100.00; Title 1 – 5,209.53; Title II – 2,431.97; State Aid – 96,326.23; Total Receipts – 179,660.82; Transfers into the Account – 22,077.58; Total Available – 832,397.83; Disbursements – 105,464.25; Payroll – 133,162.24; Transfer Out – 49,728.77; Cash Balance, April 30, 2003 – 544,042.67; CAPITAL OUTLAY: Cash Balance, April 1, 2003 – (2,930.09); Receipts: Taxes – 13,286.34; Interest – 32.87; Total Receipts – 13,319.21; Transfers into the Account – 37,535.02; Total Available – 47,924.14; Disbursement – 24,276.41; Cash Balance, April 30, 2003 – 23,647.73; SPECIAL EDUCATION: Cash Balance, April 1, 2003 – 167,854.05; Receipts: Taxes – 15,922.38; Interest – 306.75; State Aid – 5,335.28; 94-142 Funds – 35,190.00; Total Receipts – 56,754.41; Total Available – 224,608.46; Disbursements – 9,579.76; Payroll  23,103.89; Cash Balance, April 30, 2003 – 191,924.81; PENSION FUND: Cash Balance, April 1, 2003 – 3,561.69; Receipts: Taxes – 3,488.01; Interest – 10.96; Total Receipts – 3,498.97; Total Available – 7,060.66; Disbursements – 0; Cash Balance, April 30, 2003 – 7,060.66; UNEMPLOYMENT: Cash Balance, April 1, 2003 – 20,173.52; Interest – 0; Total Receipts – 0; Total Available – 20,173.52; Transfer Out – 20,173.52; Cash Balance, April 30, 2003 – 0; FOOD SERVICE: Cash Balance, April 1, 2003 – (31,388.25); Receipts: Sales – 7,943.51; State Food Reimbursement – 7,922.62; Community & Youth Inv. – 5,174.40; Total Receipts – 21,040.53; Transfers into the Account – 12,770.02; Total Available – 2,422.30; Disbursements – 9,357.74; Payroll – 11,818.40; Cash Balance, April 30, 2003 – (18,753.84);  TRUST & AGENCY FUND: Cash Balance, April 1, 2003 – 470,637.82; Receipts: Interest – 865.15; FCCLA – 64.20; Triple S Group – 110.50; Regional Gymnastics – 169.97; Post Prom – 225.00; Impact Aid – 23,891.00; Total Receipts – 25,325.82; Transfers into the Account – 7,673.60; Total Available – 503,637.24; Disbursements – 16,884.86; Transfers out of the Account 0; Cash Balance, April 30, 2003 – 486,752.38.

C.     Note Budget Report  

D.  Approve the Regular Bills  

All-Around Graphics, Supplies & Awards – 1,125.00; American Linen, Supplies – 297.41; Amoco, Gas – 459.04; Anderson Tire, Repairs – 203.52; Auto Owners, Insurance – 375.22; Brenda Bak, Mileage & Meals – 164.50; Best Business Products, Repairs & Supplies – 719.53; Bottom Line Welding, Repairs – 131.20; Buhl’s, Supplies 54.34; Bureau Of Administration, Telephone – 61.07; 22X, Prof. Services – 135.00; Cass Clay, Food – 1,704.47; CCV Software, Supplies – 197.00; Cedar Shore Resort, Lodging – 72.00; Cellular One, Cell Phones – 64.38; Christy Lumber, Repairs – 157.49; Cole Papers, Supplies – 145.40; Comfort Inn, Lodging – 35.00; Conoco, Gas – 14.71; Crossroads, Lodging – 105.00; Curriculum Associates, Supplies – 99.00; Custodian-Engineers, Registration – 392.00; Dakota Gourmet, Food – 21.65; Dakota Mill & Grain, Supplies – 72.00; Dakotamart, Supplies – 59.72; Data Comm Warehouse, Supplies  - 353.70; E&R Mailers, Postage – 594.19; Earthgrains, Food – 292.70; Kathy Ellenbecker, Prof. Services – 2,087.84; Empire Inn, Lodging – 39.95; Envirotech Waste Services, Waste Disposal – 574.84; Michael Falconer, Mileage & Meals – 87.48; Ferley Jewelry, Supplies – 8.00; Forell Limo Service, Bus Charter – 1,825.00; City of Fort Pierre, Utilities – 5,049.04; Gale’s Gas Service, Propane – 931.32; GFG Food Service, Food – 2,693.41; Glass Products, Repairs – 308.00; Golden West Telephone, Telephone 268.39; Grand Rental Station, Repairs – 71.95; Harker’s, Food – 2,026.60; Leroy Heibel, Mileage & Meals – 111.48; Hermitage Art Co., Supplies – 66.65; Hipple Printing, Minutes & Advertising – 263.18; Peggy Huber, Mileage – 60.61; Ingram Pest Service, Repairs – 235.00; Larry Jaske, Mileage & Meals – 103.50; Jostens, Supplies – 145.23; Klein’s Office Plus, Supplies – 132.79; Arlene Krueger, Mileage – 126.54; Steven Leber, Meals – 53.00; Leidholt, McNeely, Leidholt, Repairs – 8,115.00; Bonnie Libner, Meals – 23.00; LJ Tech Systems, Supplies – 16.00; May-Adam-Gerdes-Thompson, Prof. Services – 647.90; Microtel Inn, Lodging – 300.00; Miller Studio, Supplies – 20.84; Montana Dakota Utilities, Utilities – 2,423.95; Moodie Implement, Repairs – 38.11; Morris Inc., Repairs – 30.72; Moss Enterprises, Equipment – 5,221.38; Nat’l Association of Federally Impact Schools, Registration – 100.00; Misti O’Daniel, Book Refund – 21.69; Jenifer Palmer, Meals – 53.00; Pepper At Eckroth, Supplies – 1,225.75; Pheasantland Industries, Supplies – 142.30; Phillip 66 Company, Gas – 63.80; Photography By Debby, Supplies – 61.28; 22X, Prof. Services – 200.00; Praxair, Supplies – 45.69; Qwest, Telephone – 388.59; Ramkota Inn, Lodging – 112.00; Ramkota Inn, Lodging – 74.00; Reinhart, Food – 2,208.05; Right Turn, Tuition – 691.83; Robin’s Water Cond’ting, Water – 130.60; Runnings, Supplies – 109.13; SD Department of Health, County Nurse – 1,829.34; SDHSAA, Supplies – 104.00; SASD, Membership Fees – 100.00; Schoolextra, Registration – 349.00; SD Association of Educational Office Personnel, Registration – 120.00; Security Lock Smith, Supplies – 428.77; Karen Sharp, Meals – 23.00; Kathleen Siebrasse, Meals – 53.00; Simplex Time Recorder Co., Repairs – 96.00; Software House International, Supplies – 1,584.00; Software Services, Repairs – 243.75; 22X, Prof. Services – 4,656.56; Stanley County Schools, Imprest – 4,464.80; Teacher’s Video, Supplies – 509.15; TIE, Registration – 830.00; Titze Electric, Repairs – 99.63; Town & Ranch Market, Supplies & Food – 747.45; Egger, Publishing, Textbooks – 718.00; US Environmental Protection Agency, Asbestos Loan – 2,500.00; Walmart, Supplies – 80.92; West Central Electric, Utilities – 332.70; White House Inn, Lodging – 105.00; WR/LJ Rural Water, Water – 46.25; Kyle Or Anita Wyly, Parent Mileage – 605.52; Youngberg & Sons, Repairs & Supplies – 183.00; GRAND TOTAL BILLS APPROVED - $68,650.89.  (A more detailed listing is in the Administration Office of the Elementary Building.

E. Note Imprest Expenses  

Oaks Hotel, Lodging – 448.00; SDFCCLA, Registration – 33.00; Fonder Sewing Machine Co., Registration – 30.00; SDASBO, Registration – 100.00; SD Counselors Association, Registration – 360.00; Discovery Center, NASA Presentation – 100.00; Chamberlain High School, Entry Fees – 60.00; Agar-Blunt-Onida Schools, Entry Fees – 24.00; Kadoka Schools, Entry Fees – 80.00; Miller School, Entry Fees – 27.00; Mobridge Schools, Entry Fees – 35.00; Danyelle Angyal, Line Judge – 50.00; Amy Tate, Line Judge – 50.00; TOTAL IMPREST EXPENSES – $1,697.00.

F. Reading Recovery Contract  
    Kathy Ellenbecker – $21,389.73  

G. Approve Steven Cronin – Open Gym Supervisor  

Wanda Seiler, representing the Stanley County Parent Organization, reported her term as president will expire.  The staff was commended on the positive organization during this year’s elementary concerts.  Superintendent Larry Jaske and Principal Merry Bleeker were commended for their efforts with the special education program.  The Board requested the parent organization be involved in the Stanley County School’s Open House next fall.

Bucholz moved, seconded by Norman, to approve the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 certified and classified negotiation agreements.  All voted aye.

Bucholz moved, seconded by Norman, to approve the contracts and letters of intent for the 2003-2004 school year.  Johnson, Norman, Fravel, Bucholz voted aye.  Moisan voted no.  

Brenda Bak, Shari Beeghly, Tim Burgard, Glennys Case, Pamela Cwach, Brian Doherty, Linda Drewes, William Ellwanger, Michael Falconer, Brita Griese, Debra Harrison, Leroy Heibel, Michelle Humann, Guy Hunter, Connie Johnson, Joyce Larsen, Steve Leber, Daniel Mach, Jennifer Milliken, William Olander, Mary Olson, Jenifer Palmer, Geoffrey Reed, Carolyn Riter, Tom Rogers, Barbara Rose, Lois Russell, Maria Scott, Laura Snow, Debra Snyder, Barbara Sogaard, Karen Somsen, Cheryl Sorenson, Diane Stofferahn, Shirley Swanson, Dave Tate, Katherine Van Cleave, Jeri Wilcox, Nicki Abels, Craig Heller, Rhonda Matt, Cindy Erikson, Lori Gloe, Maxine Hauck, Bradley Heer, Louise Hostler, Phillip Hubbard, Fritz Keller, Ruth Kilber, Marcy Kuper, Gloria Lawrence, Bonnie Libner, Larry Ludemann, Clint Menning, Lori Norman, Carol Olson, Susan Schanzenbach, Marion Schmidt, Larae Schoenfelder, Karen Sharp, Wilma Staples, Suzanne Stoeser, Janet Williams, Arlene Krueger, Craig Rutschke, Vickie Schumacher and Kathleen Siebrasse.

Superintendent Larry Jaske recommended the kindergarten classes for the 2003-2004 school year be changed to all day classes every other day.  The Board and the public discussed the results of the survey of the kindergarten parents and the educational research.  No action was taken on the recommendation.

Principal Merry Bleeker reported that the elementary staff is investigating new curriculum for the 2003-2004 school year.  May 20 will be the elementary concert with a patriotic theme.  The rural schools will have their picnic on May 21.  The elementary students in Fort Pierre will have a cookout and rally day on May 22.  The Board was informed that Diane Stofferahn would not complete the rest of the school year because of an illness.

Principal Kevin Mutchelknaus reported the students of the year are Logan Hall and Lindsey Rogers.  Scholarships will be awarded to seniors during graduation again this year but will investigate returning the scholarship awards back to awards night in the spring.  Graduation is May 25 at 12 noon in the Parkview gym.  The middle/high school spring concert is May 15.  Band teacher Laura Snow received the teacher of the year award from Walmart recently.  Noted an appreciation letter from the Casey Family Programs praising the staff and the administration.

Norman moved, seconded by Moisan, to approve the open enrollment requests #57001199807248, 57001199807249, 57001199807250, 57001199807251, 57001199807252, 57001199807253 and 57001199807254.  All voted aye.

Moisan moved, seconded by Fravel, to approve the South Dakota High School Activities Association proposal #1.  All voted aye.

Fravel moved, seconded by Bucholz, to approve the South Dakota High School Activities Association proposal #2.  All voted aye.

Moisan moved, seconded by Norman, to disapprove the South Dakota High School Activities Association proposal #3.  Moisan, Bucholz, Johnson, Norman voted aye.  Fravel voted no.

Norman moved, seconded by Bucholz, to approve the South Dakota High School Activities Association proposal #4.  All voted aye. 

Norman moved, seconded by Bucholz, to support Darren Paulson for the Board of Control for the South Dakota High School Activities Association.  All voted aye. 

Superintendent Larry Jaske reported the Stanley County School has been awarded a School To Work grant to purchase the equipment necessary for a wireless lab in the third grade.  The equipment will be used for the accelerated reader program.  The amount of the grant was $54,817.59.

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

RESOLUTION #10-2003 – 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 adopts the following supplemental budget in total;

Capital Outlay Fund

Appropriations:

1193.07 – Equipment – Computers            $53,317.59

Total Appropriations                        $53,317.59

Means of Finance:

4185 – School To Work Grant                     $53,317.59

Total Means of Finance                       $53,317.59

 General Fund

Appropriations:

1193.07 – Pro. Services                                $1,500.00

         Total Appropriations                        $1.500.00

Means of Finance:

4185 – School To Work Grant                     $1,500.00

Total Means of Finance                       $1,500.00

All voted aye.  

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

RESOLUTION #11-2003 – BE IT RESOLVED, that the school board of the Stanley County School District, #57-1, transfer the following cash balances from the respective Trust and Agency accounts

TO:  Girls District Volleyball - $25.49; Stanley County Gymnastics Invititational - $134.04; Regional Gymnastics - $189.05; Big Dakota Wrestling Conference - $175.00; Academic Olympics - $124.09; Girls State Basketball Tourney - $408.37; and the General Fund - $2,499.44.

FROM:  Class of 2002 - $518.09; Computers - $203.00; Football Playoffs - $833.75; Stanley Co. Wrestling Invitational - $1,466.72; Regional Wrestling - $37.92; Contracted Tournaments - $490.00; Journalism - $6.00.

All voted aye.

Moisan moved, seconded by Fravel, to authorize the advertisement of bids for the replacement of the high school roof.  All voted aye.

Business Manager Kevin Merscheim detailed the requested equipment, repairs and uniforms for the 2003-2004 school year.

Business Manager Kevin Merscheim presented the preliminary budget for the 2003-2004 school year.  The updated version of the budget will be presented at the budget public hearing.

Business Manager Kevin Merscheim reported the public hearing for the budget and policy changes will be Monday, June 9, 2003 at 7 P.M.

Norman moved, seconded by Bucholz, to approve the Associated School Boards of South Dakota participation agreements for workman compensation, property and health insurance coverage’s for the 2003-2004 school year.  All voted aye.

Superintendent Larry Jaske reported the summer school/summer reading program will be from June 10 thru July 31.

Fravel moved, seconded by Norman, to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Larry Jaske to approve the South Dakota Department of Health contract for the 2003-2004 school year.  All voted aye.

Moisan moved, seconded by Norman, to offer contracts for cheerleader advisors to Jamie Schultz, Connie Nold and Krystal Whitley for the 2003-2004 school year.  All voted aye.

Superintendent Larry Jaske reported that the selection for this year’s Boys State are Michael Boring, Brian Meyers, John Douglas and Ty Norman.  The school picnic will be May 22 starting at 11:20 A.M.  During the recent school audit it was suggested to increase the capitalization policy for equipment to $3,000 and $25,000 for buildings.  This policy change will be discussed again on June 9.  The price of food service meals were discussed, and it was recommended to the increase the price for the 2003-2004 school year by ten (10) cents per meal.

Bucholz moved, seconded by Norman, to increase the food service prices by ten (10) cents for the 2003-2004 school year.  Johnson, Norman, Fravel and Bucholz voted aye.  Moisan voted no.

The Board commended Carla King for her years of service to the Stanley County School District.

Bucholz moved, seconded by Norman, to adjourn at 8:36 P.M.  All voted aye.