Stanley County

The Stanley County School District, #57-1, Board of Education met in regular session November 13, 2003, 4:30 P.M., in the Learning Center of the Middle/High School building with Gary Johnson, John Bucholz, Mary Beth Fravel, Mitch Norman and John Moisan present. Others in attendance were Superintendent Larry Jaske, Business Manager Kevin Merscheim and Principals Merry Bleeker and Kevin Mutchelknaus.  Visitors were Mary Askren, Jennifer Milliken, Cheryl Sorenson, Arlene Krueger, Shirley  & Trevor Swanson, Bruce & Brenda Lounsbury and many honored students with their families.

President Gary Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:30 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 Consent Calendar as amended.  All voted aye.

A.     Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 13, 2003.

B.     Approve the Financial Reports

GENERAL FUND: Cash Balance, October 1, 2003 – 493,542.97; Receipts: Taxes – 19,868.40; Interest – 577.57; Admissions – 3,256.00; Misc. Revenue – 318.88; Yearbook Sales – 695.00; State Aid – 88,975.99; Total Receipts – 113,691.84; Transfers into the Account – 1,008.02; Total Available – 608,242.83; Disbursements – 98,862.83; Payroll – 164,464.19; Transfer Out – 14.95; Cash Balance, October 31, 2003 – 344,900.86; CAPITAL OUTLAY: Cash Balance, October 1, 2003 – (25,938.72); Receipts: Taxes – 2,598.90; Interest – 0; Total Receipts – 2,598.90; Transfers into the Account – 0; Total Available – (23,339.82); Disbursement – 5,300.00; Cash Balance, October 31, 2003 – (28,639.82); SPECIAL EDUCATION: Cash Balance, October 1, 2003 – 207,280.04; Receipts: Taxes – 3,121.68; Interest – 178.83; State Aid – (18,744.99); Total Receipts – (15,444.48); Total Available – 191,835.56; Disbursements – 6,657.80; Payroll – 26,727.74; Cash Balance, October 31, 2003 – 158,450.02; PENSION FUND: Cash Balance, October 1, 2003 – 2,702.11; Receipts: Taxes – 676.50: Interest – 7.45; Total Receipts – 683.95; Total Available – 3,386.06; Disbursements – 0; Cash Balance, October 31, 2003 – 3,386.06; IMPACT AID: Cash Balance, October 1, 2003 – 0; Receipts: Total Receipts 0; Transfers into the Account - 403,067.69; Total Available – 403,067.69; Transfer Out – 0; Cash Balance, October 31, 2003 – 403,067.69; FOOD SERVICE: Cash Balance, October 1, 2003 – (17,614.13); Receipts: Sales – 8,697.11; State Food Reimbursement –10,182.16; Community & Youth Inv. – 5,585.60; Total Receipts – 24,464.87; Transfers into the Account – 0; Total Available – 6,850.74; Disbursements – 13,903.82; Payroll – 15,079.17; Cash Balance, October 31, 2003 – (22,132.25);  FIDUCIARY ACCOUNTS: Cash Balance, October 1, 2003 – 722,061.25; Receipts: Interest – 1,049.50; Resale – 1,524.70; FCCAL – 173.25; Band – 6,227.35; Cheerleaders – 400.00; Book Fair – 1,161.05; Triple S Group – 296.00;  Total Receipts – 10,831.85; Transfers into the Account – 1,728.27; Total Available – 734,621.37; Disbursements – 9,836.54; Transfers out of the Account – 403,067.69; Cash Balance, October 31, 2003 – 321,717.14.  

C.     Note Budget Report
 

D.  Approve the Regular Bills

All American Sports, Repairs – 1,356.49; Avera Alleman, Mileage – 63.80; American Linen, Supplies – 376.23; AMOCO, Gas – 668.43; Auto Owners Insurance, Auto Insurance – 657.33; Band Shoppe, Supplies – 151.55; Best Business, Repairs – 96.00; 22X, Tuition – 3,699.47; Merry Bleeker, Meals – 23.00; Buhl’s, Supplies – 77.59; Bureau Of Administration, Telephone – 147.59; 22X, Prof. Services – 250.00; Cellular One, Cell Phones – 134.05; Child & Adult Nutrition Services, Food – 562.76; 22X, Tuition – 1,533.64; Christy Lumber, Repairs – 265.76; CDW, Supplies – 228.17; Connecting Point, Supplies – 111.10; Dakota Supply Group, Repairs – 43.22; Dean Foods, Milk – 1,908.99; Doubleday Book Club, Library Media – 62.94; Drum Corps International, Supplies – 66.40; E&R Mailers, Postage – 445.78; Earthgrains, Food – 499.48; Kathy Ellenbecker, Prof. Services – 2,138.97; Empire Inn, Lodging – 76.15; Farnam’s Genuine Parts, Supplies – 9.37; Follett Educational, Textbooks – 258.42; Fonder Sewing Machine, Registration – 199.00; City of Fort Pierre, Utilities – 4,511.72; Gale’s Gas, Propane – 661.50; GFG Food Service, Food – 1,840.35; Glencoe, Textbooks – 5,859.07; Gray Lines, Bus Service – 2,805.16; Harker’s, Food – 2,957.71; Harve’s Sport Shop, Supplies – 855.44; Hillyard, Supplies – 101.14; Hipple Printing, Minutes & Advertising – 101.50; Hobart Sales, Repairs – 28.85; Hogens Hardware, Supplies – 83.99; Don Johnston, Supplies – 574.00; Jostens, Yearbook – 3,558.00; Karol Media, Supplies – 78.95; Klein’s Office Plus, Supplies – 115.50; Kmart, Supplies – 91.96; May-Adam-Gerdes- Thompson, Prof. Services – 78.00; McDorman Piano Service, Repairs – 35.00; MENC Publication Sales, Supplies – 232.83; Montana Dakota Utilities, Utilities – 343.63; Lori Norman, Mileage – 63.80; Pepper At Eckroth, Supplies – 159.44; Phillips 66 Company, Gas – 31.01; 22X, Prof. Services – 1,545.00; Pierre Solid Waste, Garbage Disposal – 3.00; Plank Road Publishing, Supplies – 260.49; Porter’s Camera Store, Supplies – 347.80; Positive Promotions, Supplies – 134.61; Praxair, Supplies – 496.73; Qwest, Telephone – 386.59; Reinhart, Food – 3,663.95; Renaissance Learning, Supplies – 1,680.24; Right Turn, Tuition – 583.48; Robin’s Water Cond’ting, Water – 74.95; Runnings, Supplies – 155.58; SASD, Supplies – 100.00; School Specialty, Supplies – 3,867.60; SD Education Association, Registration – 50.00; SDASFAA, Registration – 20.00; Simplex, Repairs – 1,518.08; Sleep Inn, Lodging – 275.00; Software House International, Repairs – 521.00; Software Services, Repairs – 16.25; 22X, Prof. Services – 3,666.47; Stanley County Booster Club, Ticket Sales – 149.62; Stanley County Schools, Imprest Account – 6,601.55; State Publishing, Supplies – 520.05; Titze Electric, Repairs – 146.40; Town & Ranch Market, Supplies & Food – 623.38; Morgan Turkey, Book Fine Refund – 5.00; US Environmental Protection Agency, Loan – 2,500.00; Value Village, Supplies – 37.50; VISA, Supplies & Travel – 787.39; Walmart, Supplies – 693.05; West Central Electric, Utilities – 319.26; World Almanac Education, Library Media – 9.85; WR/LJ Rural Water, Water – 60.00; Youngberg & Sons, Supplies – 359.30; GRAND TOTAL BILLS APPROVED - $73,459.40.  (A more detailed listing is in the Administration Office of the Elementary Building. 

E. Note Imprest Expenses

Mathcounts Foundation, Competition Fees – 80.00; Todd Co. Schools, Registration – 210.00; Ken Hutchinson, Clinician Fee – 100.00; Augustana College, Registration – 63.00; Northern State University, Band Clinic – 90.00; Pierre School District, Registration – 20.00; Kathleen Siebrasse, Book Reimbursement – 24.38; DCI, Background Checks – 117.00; Killeen Independent School, Registration – 190.00; UPS, Postage – 24.97; SD Municipal League, Registration – 15.00; Corey Boruth, Official – 52.00; Eric Booth, Official – 60.00; Mark Chilson, Official – 124.00; Brad Cruse, Official - 65.00; Shawn Doering, Official – 52.00; Harry Haanen, Official – 52.00; Gary Harrington, Official – 115.80; Lee Johnson, Official – 52.00; Klint Kinney, Official – 52.00; Norm Lingle, Official – 65.00; Perry Longbrake, Announcer – 60.00; Kirk Mansheim, Official – 65.00; Tim Mitchell, Official – 101.30; Tyler Nold, Timer – 12.50; William Olander, Official – 30.00; Todd Palmer, Official – 20.00; Steve Peterson, Official – 52.00; Steve Rounds, Official – 65.00; Frank Schaefbauer, Official – 30.00; Dave Tate, Official – 60.00; Terry Tople, Timer – 255.00; Louis Young, Official – 80.00; Big Dakota Conference, Membership Dues – 225.00; SDHSAA, Registration – 80.00; SDIAAA, Registration – 155.00; SD Basketball Coaches Association, Registration – 90.00; Danyelle Angyal, Official – 20.00; Lee Fosheim, Official – 20.00; Kevin Gallagher, Official – 65.00; Melody Gross, Official – 132.86; Deb Harrison, Official – 40.00; Kathy Hiess, Official – 65.00; Kylie Husted, Official – 60.00; Larry Jaske, Official – 305.00; Jennifer Jensen, Official – 10.00; Terrance Keller, Official 65.00; Dawson Kirkpatrick, Official – 25.00; Ryan Krueger, Official – 40.00; Joyce Larsen, Official – 100.00; Gloria Lawrence, Official – 157.50; Kelsie Leibel, Official – 25.00; Jessica Lounsbury, Official – 60.00; Renee Osterkamp, Official – 20.00; Renae Phinney, Official – 105.60; Lee Rowse, Official – 65.00; Dan Thelen, Official – 65.00; Agar-Blunt-Onida Schools, Entry Fee – 50.00; Gettysburg School, Entry Fee – 60.00; TOTAL IMPREST EXPENSES – $4,560.91.         

F. Approve Letter Of Intent

Lura Kirkpatrick – Educational Assistant - $8.50 

G. Approve Contracts

Theresa Beastrom – Assistant Gymnastics Coach - $1.00

Jody Gabriel – Assistant Gymnastics Coach - $2,016.00

The Board recognized the following students for achieving at least a 3.6 grade point average for the first nine weeks of the school year.  President Gary Johnson and Superintendent Larry Jaske presented the certificates.

Wyatt Harrowa                                  Jaclyn Boring

John Ricketts                                    Tyler Coverdale

Brady Washechek                             Christina Gaalswyk

Megan Arneson                                 Sarah Jeffries

Taryn Carter                                      Lindsey Rogers

Chantry Norman                               Stormi Wagner

Thomas Tolton                                   Kari Anderson

Dylan White                                      Amanda Dies

Robby Jeffries                                   Julie Gray

Jacob Miller                                      Keri McCullough

Josh Rogers                                      Sheila Ricketts

Kenna Wieczorek                              Steve Boring

Avery Comp                                       Kayla Hedman

Seth Lopour                                      Ashley Stampe

Trevor Swanson                                 Jackie Forster

Christa Wolf                                      Ashley Hanson

Erin Douglas                                     Stacy Huss

Evan Fuller                                       Kayla Prince

Taylor Smith                                     Kayleen Stoeser

Chad Wieczorek                                Danielle Clark

Kristen Wilcox                                   Philip Durkin

Taylor Olson                                      Lee Fosheim

Whitney Olson

Jennifer Milliken presented information from a recent leadership conference for the No Child Left Behind Act.  Measurements of adequate yearly progress were reviewed and studied.  The Board was presented with the South Dakota Proposed Statewide Accountability System that will be used for the No Child Left Behind Act.

Principal Kevin Mutchelknaus reported that Diane Stofferahn, Lee Heibel, Steve Leber and himself had attended a Data Retreat for the No Child Left Behind Act and to analyze results from the Dakota Step test.  The North Central Accreditation process was proposed to assist in making improvements according to the Act.  The Learning Center is new this year and has assisted approximately fifty students to be organized and to improve study skills.  Brian Doherty has returned from Iraq and discussed his experiences with the high school students.  The Board expressed best wishes to Brian Doherty when returning to Iraq.

Principal Merry Bleeker presented the comprehensive curriculum programs for the computer, counseling, physical education and music programs.  The Stanley County School District has established a Coordinated School Health Council.  The council has established an action plan that promotes good nutrition, exercise and drinking plenty of water and is designed to model health to students.  A federal grant in the amount of $3,000 to fund the cost of pedometers and bottled water that will be placed in each building’s teacher workroom.

Business Manager Kevin Merscheim proposed combining the school board election in June with the primary election conducted by Stanley County to lower the total cost of the election process.  A copy of the previously used agreement will be presented to the County Commission for their approval and then will be returned the School Board for final approval in December.  The Board authorized the combination as presented.

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

RESOLUTION #2-2004 – 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;

Impact Aid Fund

Appropriations:

604 – Residual Equity Transfer Out            $384,453.29

Total Appropriations                                   $384,453.29

Means of Finance:

704 – Fund Balance                                    $384,453.29

Total Means of Finance                               $384,453.29

All voted aye.

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

RESOLUTION #3-2004 – Be it resolved, that the School Board of the Stanley County School District #57-1 transfer the following cash balance from the Impact Aid Fund to the General Fund.

TO:       General Fund - $200,000.00

FROM:  Impact Aid Fund - $200,000.00

All voted aye.

The Board appointed Mary Beth Fravel and Mitch Norman to the Board of Equalization for this school year.

Superintendent Larry Jaske reported the Retired Teachers Organization has volunteered to help by substituting for teachers when the need arises.  The Stanley County Schools have been notified that all state universities are proceeding with an upgrade to the computer system that produces transcripts for students, which will delay verifications of grades and student status for the Ole Williamson Scholarships.  The North Central Accreditation process will cost approximately $2,000 but it will work together with the No Child Left Behind requirements.  The transfer of the Ole Williamson complex from the City of Fort Pierre to the Stanley County Schools was proposed.  This proposal will be presented to the City of Fort Pierre on November 17.  This transfer would clarify liability and allow the school to make needed improvements to the complex.  This will be proposed with the stipulation that the City would continue the no charge policy for electricity and water for the area.

Bucholz moved, seconded by Moisan, to go into Executive Session according to SDCL 1-25-2 for personnel reasons at 6:06 P.M.  All voted aye.

President Gary Johnson declared the Board out of Executive Session at 6:59 P.M.

Norman moved, seconded by Fravel, to adjourn at 7 P.M.  All voted aye.