Stanley County

School Board Meeting
October 12, 2000

The Stanley County School District, #57-1, Board of Education met in special session October 12, 2000, 8 P.M., in the study hall of the high school building with Charlene Foster, Steve Brown, John Bucholz, Gary Johnson and Mary Beth Fravel. Others in attendance were Superintendent Jerry Kleinsasser and Business Manager Kevin Merscheim.  Visitors included Sara Hagen, Tony Mangan, John Moisan, Dayle Angyal, Jennifer Milliken, David Carlisle, Shirley Swanson and Kathy Coverdale.

President Charlene Foster called the meeting to order at 8 P.M.

President Charlene Foster led the pledge of allegiance.

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

Jennifer Milliken reported all the rural school computers are connected to the middle school science lab for video-conferencing for science classes.  The problem encountered now is that only one computer at a time can be connected to the classroom.  The technology coordinator is currently searching for a remedy.  The Board suggested contacting the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications office in Pierre for any help with this problem.  The Board thanked Jennifer Milliken for helping with the computers for the last few days.

Brown moved, seconded by Bucholz, to rescind the open enrollment application approved on October 10, 2000.  All voted aye.

The Board discussed contracting with Associated School Board of South Dakota and McPherson & Jacobson Consultants or for the Board to conduct its own superintendent search. The cost of the contract for phases one through four is $3,400.00, plus expenses.  The Board requested opinions from the public in attendance at this meeting on this proposal. 

Brown moved, seconded by Bucholz, to contract with Associated School Boards of South Dakota and McPherson & Jacobson Consultants to complete phases one through four on the contract.  All voted aye.

Associated School Boards will be contacted by President Charlene Foster and Business Manager Kevin Merscheim on Friday, October 13, 2000 and a special board meeting will be set for Monday, October 16, 2000 at 5:30 P.M. in the study hall to start phase one of the superintendent search.

Brown moved, seconded by Fravel, to support the passage of Amendment E on the general election ballot to be voted upon in November.  All voted aye.

Brown moved, seconded by Bucholz, to adjourn at 9:10 P.M.  All voted aye.

Charlene Foster, President                                 

Kevin Merscheim, Business Manager