Stanley County
Regular School Board Meeting
September 10, 2012

The Stanley County School District, #57-1, Board of Education met in regular session September 10, 2012, 5:30 P.M., at the Library in the Middle/High School Building with Sarah Carter, Gary Johnson, Tina Titze, and Rick Cronin present. Nicole Prince was absent. Others in attendance were Superintendent Don Hotalling, Business Manager Jessi Fromm, Principals Timothy Hollar, and Michelle Glodt.  Visitors were Cheryl Gallagher, Roxanne Harms, Jenifer Milliken, Shirley Swanson, Leah Peterson, Matthew Jensen, Shari Beeghly, Bob Iverson, Audrey Nelson, Linda Brown, and Scott Sikkink.

President Carter called the meeting to order at 5:33 P.M.

President Carter led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Johnson moved, seconded by Titze, to adopt the amended agenda as presented. All voted aye.

Johnson moved, seconded by Cronin, to approve the consent calendar. All voted aye.

Approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes for August 13, 2012.  

Approve the Special Board Meeting Minutes for August 17, 2012.  

Approve the bill list dated September 10, 2012.

Abrams Learning Trends, Supplies – 610.50; All Around Graphics, Supplies – 95.00; American Counseling Association, Supplies – 165.67; Ameripride Services, Supplies – 138.86; Associated School Boards of South Dakota, Registration – 1,575.00; AT&T Mobility, Professional Services – 89.25; B.J.’S Instrument Repairs, Repairs – 80.00; Bauman Lumber, Repairs and Supplies – 467.77; Bureau of Administration, Communications – 12.91; Capital Journal, Publications – 860.79; CDW Government, Supplies – 147.50; Century Link, Communications – 291.36; Character Development, Supplies – 114.29; Cholik Sign Company, Supplies – 400.00; Christy Lumber, Supplies – 160.72;  Cole Papers, Supplies – 1,910.57; Commtech, Repairs – 70.00; Cool Spot, Supplies – 89.55; Country Carpet and Flooring, Supplies – 782.00; Stephanie Cronin, Professional Services – 277.50; Dakota Stars Therapeutic, Professional Services – 1,800.00; Dakota Supply Group, Repairs – 99.60; Dakota Wesleyan, Scholarship – 210.00; Demco, Supplies – 254.08; Epson Accessories Inc., Supplies – 1,053.67; Flinn Scientific, Inc., Supplies – 802.06; City of Fort Pierre, Professional Services, and Utilities – 7,603.90; Michelle Glodt, Reimbursement – 1,000.00;  GoldenWest Telephone, Communications – 75.17; Gopher Sports, Supplies – 245.10; Grand Rental Station, Supplies and Rental – 642.71; Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, Supplies – 209.32; Heartland Paper, Supplies – 2,794.90; Hillyard / Sioux Falls – Supplies – 33.60; Hogans Hardware Hank, Supplies and Repairs – 1,164.38; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Supplies – 9,580.75; Ingram Pest Services, Professional Services – 250.00; Robert Iversen, Reimbursement – 100.00; Joston’s Inc., Yearbook – 1,944.52; Junior Library Guild, Dues – 855.00; JW Pepper, Supplies – 80.99; Karl’s Inc., Supplies – 836.96; Cindy Kindle, Supplies  - 7.98;  Klein’s Office Plus, Supplies – 2,291.09;  Knecht Home Center, Supplies – 161.29; Korner Grocery, Supplies – 79.78; Lake Area Tech Institute, Scholarships – 420.00; Lakeshore Basics & Beyond, Supplies – 195.44; Larry’s Plumbing, Repairs – 253.00; Magnatag Visible System, Supplies – 873.50; Make Music, Supplies – 684.45; Marco, Supplies – 3,439.30; Marcy Mathworks, Supplies – 227.54; May, Adam, Gerdes & Thompson, Professional Services – 210.00; Mentoring Minds, Supplies – 313.30; Minnesota State University, Scholarships – 210.00; National Geography Bee, Dues – 100.00; Raylene Olson, Professional Services – 457.50; Patricia Heintz, Professional Services – 390.00;  Pearson Education, Supplies – 650.69; Nina Pease, Professional Services – 202.50; Peitz Service Experts, Repairs – 86.71; Perfection Learning, Supplies – 248.88; Pitney Bowes, Postage and Rental Charge – 734.00; Pizza Ranch, Supplies – 27.27; Playscripts, Inc., Supplies – 293.54; Prestwick House, Inc., Supplies – 389.00; Pryntcomm, Supplies – 39.90; Quilt Locker, Professional Services – 286.94; Radio Shack, Supplies – 47.88; Ron’s Repair, Repairs – 258.01; Runnings, Supplies – 185.82; School of Administrators, Dues – 576.50; School Specialty, Supplies – 2,874.34; SD School Counseling Association, Dues – 165.00; Section 8002, Dues – 125.00; Sheraton Inn. Hotel, Travel – 1,456.00; Sid Gonsor, Dues – 80.00; SLD Lighting, Supplies – 399.00; Smith’s Fire Extingusher, Professional Services – 304.97; Social Studies School Service, Supplies – 302.00; South Dakota Band Masters, Dues – 10.00; South Dakota State University, Scholarships – 210.00; Sport Supply, Supplies – 147.40; Stanley County School, Imprest – 2,933.70;  Sunmaster Auto Glass, Supplies – 325.00; Titles of Dakota, Professional Services – 214.75; Titze Electric Inc., Supplies – 308.84; Town and Ranch, Supplies – 468.46; Training Room, Supplies – 1,593.81; Universal Athletic Services, Supplies – 2,965.55; Visa, Supplies – 1,473.03; Wal-mart, Supplies – 2,561.05; Ward’s Natural Science, Supplies – 277.18; Youngberg & Sons, Supplies – 306.00; Cengage Learning, Textbooks – 5,351.23; Follett Educational, Textbooks – 27.26; Montana Dakota Utilities,  Utilities – 86.38; Northstram Investments, Land -  73,000.00; Pierre Solid Waste, Utilities – 3.24; Walker Refuse, Utilities – 99.50; West Central, Utilities – 105.82; WR/LJ Rural Water, Utilities – 97.50; 22x, Professional  Services – 438.63; 22x, Professional Services – 9,145.47; 22x Professional Services –141.88; 22x, Professional Services – 6,373.71;  Pierre School District, Professional Services – 136.26; Avera Health, Dues – 200.00; Bernard Food Industried Inc., Food – 1,103.40; Dean Food NC, Inc., Food – 1,230.60; Earthgrains,  Food – 227.75; Reinhart Food Service, Food & Equipment – 9,589.73; School Nutrition Ass’n, Dues – 6.50;  Servall Uniform and Linen, Supplies – 41.50; GRAND TOTAL BILLS APPROVED - $181,225.20  (A more detailed listing is in the Administration Office of the Elementary Building.)

Imprest Expenses

DCI, Background Checks – 432.50; Dakota ACAC, Dues – 40.00; BP Solutions,    Supplies – 392.10; BP, Supplies – 93.43; Todd Sandal, Official – 75.00; Mobridge Pollock School District, Entry Fees – 30.00; Terry Keller, Official – 75.00; St. Mary’s Healthcare, Supplies – 40.13, Wright Express, Supplies – 955.54; Rick Welsh, Professional Services – 800.00;

Financial Report

GENERAL FUND: Cash Balance, August 1 , 2012 – 826,656.37;  Receipts: Taxes – 10,764.58; Interest – 340.99; State Aid – 58,423.00; 21st Century Fees – 780.00; State of SD, Child Care – 420.00; State of SD, Gross Telephone Receipts – 38,485.91; Central Collections – 227.60; Admissions – 1,254.00;  Yearbook – 180.00; Other Revenue – 159.00; Refund – 2.63; Total Receipts – 111,037.71; Total  Available – 937,694.08; Disbursements – 44,821.52;  Payroll – 201,670.79; Fees – 64.88; Cash Balance, August 31, 2012 – 691,136.89; CAPITAL OUTLAY: Cash Balance, August 1, 2012 – 646,626.59; Receipts: Taxes – 1,458.91; Interest – 602.21; Stanley County School Foundation – 40,000.00 Total Receipts – 42,061.12; Total  Available – 688,687.71; Disbursement – 153,798.48Cash Balance, August 31, 2012 – 534,889.23; SPECIAL EDUCATION: Cash Balance, August 1, 2012– 116,220.06; Receipts: Taxes – 951.29; Interest – 147.43; State of SD, - IDEA – 60,532.00; Refund -741.75; Total Receipts – 62,372.47; Total Available – 178,592.53; Disbursements – 9,462.36; Payroll – 38,180.89; Cash Balance, August 30, 2012, – 130,949.28; PENSION FUND: Cash Balance, August 1, 2012 – 87,152.26; Receipts: Taxes – 235.47; Interest – 98.50; Total Receipts – 333.97; Total Available – 87,486.23; Cash Balance, August 31, 2012 – 87,486.23; IMPACT AID: Cash Balance, August 1, 2012 – 620,089.87:  Interest – 698.92; Total Receipts – 698.92; Total    Available – 620,788.79; Cash Balance, August 31, 2012 – 620,788.79; FOOD SERVICE: Cash Balance,  August 1, 2012 – 4,671.28; Receipts: Interest – 12.11;  State of SD – Federal Reimbursement – 4,652.14; Food Sales – 10,666.74; Milk Sales – 232.00; Total Receipts – 15,562.99; Total Available – 20,234.27 Disbursements – 3,328.47; Payroll – 6,152.62; Cash Balance, August 31, 2012 – 10,753.18; FIDUCIARY ACCOUNTS: Cash Balance, August 1, 2012 – 352,452.27; Receipts:   Interest – 86.21; Class of 2015 – 120.00; Volleyball Fundraiser -  1,825.00; History Club – 84.91; Coaches Fundraising – 750.00; Imprest – 1,192.31; Total Receipts – 4,058.43 Total Available – 356,510.70; Disbursements – 7,109.85; Cash Balance, August 31, 2012 – 349,400.85.

Cheryl Gallagher reported on the Federal Regulations changes  for the National School Lunch Program.

Titze moved, seconded by Johnson, to extend the A la Carte to third through fifth grades. All voted aye.

Mr. Jensen reported on the Fall sports. Mr. Jensen reported the Western Great Plains Conference has voted for Stanley County to join the conference for Football, Volleyball, and Boys and Girls Basketball. 

Dr. Hotalling reported on technology, Impact Aid, Rural Education Achievement Program, E-rate and the current enrollment.

Mr. Hollar  had Mrs. Harms discuss the activities for homecoming week. Mr. Hollar discussed picture day, student assembly, security camera update, and the webinars he attended. Mr. Hollar thanked Mrs. Glodt for all of her hard work and he has enjoyed working with her. Mr. Hollar read a letter he received from a citizen in another community complementing our students on their behavior and representing Stanley County School District at a sporting event they attended.

Mrs. Glodt reported on the Title VII funding, healthy vision week, Diables testing, the Consolidated Application, the upcoming Title I review, and the Cheyenne School.

Scott Sikkink with HKG discussed the JK – 5th Building Project. The Pre-bid walk through is scheduled for September 19, 2012. There was discussion on the project completion date.

Dr. Hotalling discussed some of the ideas and plans for the Parkview building renovation once the JK – 5 building is completed.

Dr. Hotalling reported he has been working with Brad Lawrence and the City of Fort Pierre to develop a plan on repairing the practice football field.

Mrs. Fromm gave an update on the AED devices. The district is working with the St. Mary’s Foundation on purchasing the supplies and devices at a discounted rate. Mrs. Fromm will keep the Board of Education updated.

Johnson moved, seconded by Cronin, to approve the lane changes as presented. Amber Garrett moved from a BA +16 to a MA, which is an increase in pay of $3,750.00, Mary Olson moved from a MA+16 to a MA+32, which is an increase in pay of $1,400.00. All voted aye

Titze moved, seconded by Cronin, to approve the resignation of Mrs. Jones as the Middle School Volleyball Coach for the 2012-2013 school year. All voted aye.

Johnson moved, seconded by Cronin, to approve Mrs. Jones as the Assistant Volleyball Coach for the 2012-2013 school year. The pay is $2,509.00. All voted aye.

Cronin moved, seconded by Johnson, to approve Samantha Dunn as the Oral Interp Advisor for the 2012-2013 school year. The pay is $1,458.75. All voted aye.

Titze moved, seconded by Cronin, to approve Krista Kerns as the Middle School Volleyball Coach for the 2012-2013 school year. The pay is $2,042.25. All voted aye.

Mrs. Titze thanked Krista for stepping up and taking on the Middle School Volleyball Coaching position.

Cronin moved, seconded by Johnson, to approve Kori Nutter as a volunteer for the 2012-2013 school year. All voted aye.

Johnson moved, seconded by Titze, to approve open enrollment application 1053-1060, and 1062 for the 2012-2013 school year. All voted aye.

Titze moved, seconded by Cronin, to disapprove open enrollment application 1061 for the 2012-2013 school year. All voted aye.

Cronin moved, seconded by Johnson, to approve the Board Goals for the 2012-2013 school year. The goals are as followed: 1.) Working collaboratively with students, staff, and community to create a connected educational environment. 2.) Improving our technology capabilities to better serve our school community. 3.) Empowering the school community to evaluate their roles through planning and policy.  All voted aye.

Cronin moved, seconded by Johnson, to send Dr. Hotalling or the new Superintendent to the Impact Aid Conference in the Spring. All voted aye.

Johnson moved, seconded by Titze, to approve the 5-year waiver for the Administration Rule allowing High School credit for 8th grade Algebra I. All voted aye.

Johnson moved, seconded by Titze, to approve a special board meeting on September 25, 2012, at 5:30 in the Library located in the Middle School to open the bids for the building project. All voted aye.

Titze moved, seconded by Cronin, to go to Executive Session according to SDCL 1-25-2 for personnel purposes at 7:27P.M.  All vote aye.

Carter declared the Board of Education out of Executive Session and back in regular session at 7:44P.M.

Titze moved, seconded by Cronin, to adjourn at 7:45P.M. All voted aye.