M-P school board approves resignations, new contracts


SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

MOBRIDGE-POLLOCK

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 62-6

The School Board for the Mobridge-Pollock School District No. 62-6 convened pursuant to due notice at 5:30 pm., Monday May 8, 2023, in regular session at the Mobridge-Pollock School High School Library. The following members attended Chris Fried, Dustin Jahraus, Travis Henderson, Tasha Peltier, and Eric Stroeder. Also in attendance were Superintendent Frederick, Business Manager Schneider, Julia Gerlach, Denise Centeno, Melissa Walther, Amy Larsen, Jimmie Schmidt, Ann LaMont, Kristi Moser, Jolaine Bain, Katie Konold, Cody Stotz, and Molly English. Chairman Stroeder convened the board for its regular session by leading the Pledge to the Flag. Motions are unanimously passed unless otherwise stated.

ACTION 23099– DISCUSS/APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

Jahraus made a motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda, in accord with the recommendations of the administration: financial reports, minutes for April 10, 2023, claims for May, open enrollment applications for school year 2022-23, disclosures and request for waivers (HB 1214 Conflict of Interest, tuition reimbursements, and Addition of Item 14: Discuss/Approve Tiger Stadium Concrete/Footings Bid. Motion seconded by Peltier. All voting aye, motion carried.

FINANCIAL REPORT & CLAIMS:

The financial report of receipts, disbursements and cash balances for the month are listed below:

Receipts: Taxes $207,433.08; State Aid $221,244.00; Federal/State Sources $68,834.28; Interest on Investment $1798.84; Misc. /Local $10,320.33, Insurance Compensation $ 465.66; Food Sales $13,668.21. Total Receipts $523,764.40.

Expenditures: Verified Claims & Expenditures $637,349.02.

Cash Balances: April 30, 2023: General Fund $854,953.69; Capital Outlay $1,155,486.54; Special Education $365,081.04; Impact Aid $1,269,941.23; Bond Redemption $467,048.23; Food Service $166,428.32. Custodial Funds: Receipts $ 4,669.14. Expenditures $8,517.73. Balance $95,067.33.

See EXHIBIT A –for Claims Detail.

OLD BUSINESS AND NEW BUSINESS

Dr. Frederick recognized the great group of educators in our school district. The district celebrated the Teacher Appreciation Week last week, but it is this week. Freeman Davis window project will be getting started as soon as school is out. Bleachers/Press box/Concrete work – we have a quote.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS

The reports are available on the website.

ACTION 23100 – DISCUSS/APPROVE RESIGNATIONS

Motion by Fried to approve the resignations of the following: Holly Randall – HS Pr incipal ; Jamie Weisbeck – MS Math Teacher; Tara Wolff – Paraprofessional; Bonnie Larson – Food Service; Monica Weninger – paraprofessional. Motion seconded by Henderson. All voting aye, motion carried.

ACTION 23101 – DISCUSS/APPROVE CONTRACTS

Motion by Peltier to approve the following contract to Heather Sohl – HS Science Teacher; Melissa Walther – HS Math Teacher; Donovon Flaherty – Head Football Coach. Motion seconded by Jahraus. All voting aye, motion carried.

ACTION 23102 – DISCUSS/ AUTHORIZE CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION

Motion by Fried to approve the Official Canvass Documentation of the school board election held on April 11, 2023. Candidates: Denise Centeno 51 votes, Levi Jensen 320 votes, Dustin Jahraus 286 votes. Registered Voters: 3137; Registered Voters that voted: 363; Percentage that voted: 11.6%. Motion seconded by Peltier. All voting aye, motion carried.

ACT ION 23103 – DISCUS S/ AUTHORIZE 2023 SDHSAA OFFICIAL AMENDMENT BALLOT

SDHSA A AMENDMENT # 1 – Language change in Article IX, Section 1 (Recruitment Prohibited)

SDHSAA AMENDMENT #2 – Section 9 (Student/Coach Ejection from a Contest)

Motion by Henderson to vote YES on Amendment #1 and YES on Amendment #2, seconded by Jahraus. All voting aye, motion carried.

ACT ION 23104 – DISCUS S/ AUTHORIZE 2023 SDHSAA OFFICIAL ELECTION BALLOT

Motion by Jahraus to approve the vote for Division III Representative – Secondary Principal Adam Shaw and Large School Board of Education Member – Randy Hartmann, seconded by Peltier. All voting aye, motion carried.

ACT ION 23105 – DISCUS S/ AUTHORIZE MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOUTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION

Mot ion by Fried to authorize membership for Mobridge-Pollock High School for 2023-2024, seconded by Peltier.

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

Business Manager Schneider reported briefly on the following: school board election results were reported earlier. The official budget hearing for the FY2024 Provisional Budget will be held at the July school board meeting. The final adoption of the FY2024 Budget will be at the August or September school board meeting. The tax request is due to the county by October 1. The administrative review for Food Service is complete and we are now working on the Procurement portion of the review. We have submitted all requested documents. As of today, there have been no petition opposing the Opt Out Resolution. The twenty-day deadline was today, so the Opt Out Revenue will be included in the 2023-2024 budget and is approved for taxes payable through 2028.

Superintendent Frederick reported on the following:

Wellness Nutrition Policy – Triennial Assessment Summary. The Wellness Nutrition Policy is a policy that the Child and Adult Nutrition Services, through the SD Department of Education monitors. As we completed our administrative review, it was recommended that we make changes to this policy. Please view the policy and the Triennial Assessment Summary.

Senate Bill 182 – Calculation of HS Credit – Completing Postsecondary Course. Senate Bill 182 states: The Board of Education Standards shall establish, through rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, a uniform method for school districts to calculate the amount of high school credit that a student receives for completing a postsecondary course. Please refer to the document Chapter 24:43:11 with the recommendations from the Board of Education Standards.

Amendments to Title I and ARP ESSER III: Amendments made to Title I and ARP ESSER III budget have been approved by the SD Department of Education. The amendments will help us in spending down the ESSER III dollars prior to the end of the 2023-2024 school year. During the next month, we will be working on the Consolidated Application and reassessing where we are at with ESSER II and ESSER III spending.

TEACHWELL Solutions School Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy: Teachwell Solutions is the providers of school psychologist and speech services. We did advertise for speech and language and only received one inquiry.

Review of 23-24 Updated Safe Return to School Plan (Requirement): We need to consider updates to the Safe Return to School Plan. Please review the plan as it is shared on the front page of the school website.

Freeman Davis Fire Alarm Detection (Siemens) Intelligent Voice Evacuation System: We have received the quotes for the required work to replace the fire alarm detection system at FD Elementary School. I would recommend we move forward with accepting the quote from Automatic Building Controls (present provider of our alarm system) and Quenzer Electric. Quenzer Electric will provide the labor and we will purchase the equipment from ABC.

Graduation: I will share details and information at the board meeting.

ACTION 23106 – DISCUSS/APPROVE TEACHWELL SOLUTION CONTRACTS

Motion by Jahraus to approve the School Psychology Teletherapy for 2023-24 and the Speech & Language Therapy Services for 2023-24. Seconded by Peltier. All voting aye, motion carried.

ACTION 23107 – DISCUSS/APPROVE FREEMAN DAVIS ELEMENTARY FIRE DETECTION REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Notice of Award: Motion by Henderson to approve the quote from A&B Controls for $35,575 (the present provider of our alarm system) and Quenzer Electric for a quote of $56,675. Motion seconded by Peltier. All voting aye, motion carried.

ACTION 23108 – DISCUSS/APPROVE TIGER STADIUM CONCRETE/ FOOTINGS BID

Motion by Peltier to approve the quote from Faehnrich Construction for the concrete/footings for $60,000.00. Motion seconded by Fried. All voting aye, motion carried.

ACTION 23109 – DISCUSS/APPROVE MOWING & BALING BID OF SCHOOL LAND

Motion by Henderson to approve the bid from Lyle Linderman for $45.00/ bale. Seconded by Jahraus. All voting aye, motion carried.

ACTION 23110 – EXECUTIVE SESSION (SDCL 1-25-2) NEGOTIATIONS AND CONTRACTS 2023-24

Motion by Peltier to go into executive sessions at 6:16 pm for the purpose of negotiations and contracts, seconded by Fried. All voting aye, motion carried. Chairman Stroeder declared board out of executive session at 8:12pm.

ACTION 23111 – DISCUSS/APPROVE ADVERTISING

Motion by Peltier to approve the advertising for the High School Principal Position for two more weeks, seconded by Jahraus, all voting aye, motion carried.

Motion by Peltier to approve the advertising of the open co-curricular positions, seconded by Jahraus. All voting aye, motion carried.

ACTION 23112 – DISCUSS/APPROVE NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT & CONTRACT AMENDMENTS

Motion by Fried to approve the negotiated agreement for 2023-2024 and the amendments for all certified staff, classified staff and administrative staff for 2023-2024 as per the negotiated agreement, seconded by Henderson. All voting aye, motion carried.

ACTION 23113 – DISCUSS/APPROVE 2023 – 2024 CO-CURRICULAR CONTRACTS

Motion by Henderson to approve the co-curricular contracts as listed for 2023-2024 and add in Katie Konold as AD (Activities Director), seconded by Peltier. All voting aye, motion carried.

ACTION 23114 – ADJOURNMENT

Jahraus moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 pm, seconded by Peltier. All voting aye, motion carried.

Kim Schneider, Business Manager

Eric Stroeder, Chairman

EXHIBIT A:

GENERAL FUND:

A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, COPIER/PRINTER LEASE, 2,165.30, AFLAC, INSURANCE, 2,987.83, AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, SUPPLIES, 14.75, HEADPHONES, 83.98, SUPPLIES, 59.65, ARROW SERVICE TEAM, WATER DAMAGE – IT ROOM, 6,025.44, BAIN, JOLAINE , SUPPLIES, 22.88, BEADLE’S CHEVROLET-BUICKGMC, LLC, S3377 REPLACE FUEL PUMP, 1,193.24, S3377 REPLACE FUEL PUMP, 540.81, BORAH’S AUTOMOTIVE AND RECYCLING INC., S8655 OIL CHANGE, 71.84, S8619 OIL CHANGE, 71.84, S7779 OIL CHANGE, 61.95, CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SDCA CONFERENCE, 2,171.13, CENTRAL DIESEL SALES INC, S7597 SENSOR UNPLUGGED, 116.60, 2020 INT HVAC, 377.01, CITY OF MOBRIDGE, WATER – TIGER STADIUM, 1,915.22, COLE PAPERS INC., CAN LINERS, 596.85, DURAFOAM REFILL, 138.56, VAC MOTOR, 449.55, SOLENOID VALVE, 297.92, DADY DRUG, SUPPLIES, 31.91, DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP, SUPPLIES, 156.49, DIRECT TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SECURITY SUPPORT, 62.50, FILLER’S BAKERY INC., SUPPLIES, 53.60, G & R CONTROLS, REPLACE FILTERS, 469.99, G & R CONTROLS, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE APRIL – JUNE 2023, 11,858.69, GAS N GOODIES, SUPPLIES TRAVEL, 1,227.83, GRAND CENTRAL INC, CTE VAN, 2,395.34, HEARTLAND WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. , GARBAGE, 1,320.00, HOLMSTROM, THEODORE , COACH TRAINING, 101.80, HOMESTEAD BLDG SUPPLIES, SUPPLIES, 193.34, IMPREST, SUPPLIES, 3,869.04, JENSEN RENTALS, MDU BILLING, 148.80, BUS STORAGE, 1,100.00, JENSEN ROCK AND SAND INC, SNOW REMOVAL – HS, 1,213.80, JONES SCHOOL SUPPLY CO INC, AWARD PINS, 326.18, SOLFTBALL LETTER PINS, 140.00, JOSTENS, INC., DIPLOMA COVERS, 330.95, JW PEPPER & SON INC, SUPPLIES, 79.99, LARRY’S LOCK & KEY, DUPLICATE KEYS, 37.50, MATHESON TRI-GAS INC, SUPPLIES, 104.98, SUPPLIES, 215.66, MEDICO LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIFE INSURANCE, 187.83, MERKEL’S FOODS, SUPPLIES, 187.32, MOBRIDGE GAS COMPANY, DRYER PART, 18.63, MOBRIDGE HARDWARE, SUPPLIES, 326.41, MOBRIDGE PIT STOP, INC., MOUNT TIRES, 1,385.06, MOBRIDGE PUBLISHING, ELECTION AD, 30.62, DEPOSIT STAMP, 32.88, SAMPLE BALLOTS AD, 134.40, OPT OUT ADS 4/19 AND 4/26, 288.00, LEGALS, 161.22, MOBRIDGE-POLLOCK SCHOOL DIST 62-6, SNACKS FOR KIND FIELD TRIP, 50.00, MOBRIDGE-POLLOCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 62-6, SUPPLIES, 150.00, MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES, NATURAL GAS, 11,795.91, MOUND, JADE , JOM FUNDRAISER QUILT, 426.00, NILES, JACQUE , SET UP LYNX TIMER, 284.00, OAHE HILLS COUNTRY CLUB, GREEN FEES, 220.00, OVERLAND, ANDREW , COACH TRAINING FEE, 81.80, PAYLESS FOODS, SUPPLIES, 1,863.92, PITNEY BOWES INC, POSTAGE, 500.00, POPPLERS MUSIC, INC., MUSIC, 68.44, PRAIRIE PIONEER, ELECTION AD, 30.62, LEGALS, 161.22, SAMPLE BALLOTS AD, 140.70, OPT OUT AD – 4/20 AND 4/27, 301.50, PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, EYE & DENTAL INSURANCE, 4,922.94, RIDDELL/ALL AMERICAN SPORTS CORP., RECONDITIONING HELMETS, 1,655.87, ROLLING PLAINS SALES, QUILLED MEDICINE WHEELS, 240.00, RUNNINGS SUPPLY, INC., SUPPLIES, 295.47, SECURE BENEFITS SYSTEMS, SECTION 125 PLAN, 45.50, SHERATONSIOUX FALLS, SDCA CONFERENCE, 207.00, STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, THE , LIFE INSURANCE, 467.00, TAYLOR MUSIC INC, SHIPPING INSTRUMENTS, 20.00, INSTRUMENT REPAIR, 36.00, SUPPLIES, 78.00, US OMNI & TSACG COMPLIANCE SERVICES, INC., 403(b) SERVICE, 24.00, VERIZON WIRELESS, BUS CAMERAS, 160.51, WALWORTH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, BACKGROUND CHECK, 30.00, WELLMARK BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, HEALTH INSURANCE, 43,467.84, WESSEL, NAOMIE , CHEER AWARDS, 53.04, CHEER AWARDS, 33.40, WEST RIVER TELECOMMUNICATIONS, PHONE CHARGES, 2,464.51, WESTERN RANCHER, SHIRTS FOR RIBBON SHIRTS, 119.90, WW TIRE SERVICE INC, TIRES, 588.60. GENERAL FUND TOTAL: $118,536.80.

CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND:

RIDDELL/ALL AMERICAN SPORTS CORP., SOFTBALL UNIFORMS, 1,274.35, RIVERSIDE HOME FURNISHINGS, GE 7.2 CU FT ELECTRIC DRYER, 699.00. CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TOTAL: $1,973.35.

SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND:

AFLAC, INSURANCE, 700.87, CARDMEMBER SERVICE, ED SD CEC SUMMER INST, 200.00, DRG MEDIA GROUP, PRE- SCHOOL SCREENING AD, 40.00, MEDICO LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIFE INSURANCE, 53.47, MOBRIDGE PU BL I SH I NG, PR E – S CHOOL SCREENING AD, 86.10, MOBRIDGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, PT SERVICES, 4,444.00, PAYLESS FOODS, SUPPLIES, 17.17, PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, EYE & DENTAL INSURANCE, 970.39, STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, THE , LIFE INSURANCE, 63.75, WELLMARK BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, HEALTH INSURANCE, 7,226.16. SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND TOTAL: $13,801.91.

FOOD SERVICE FUND:

AFLAC, INSURANCE, 237.53, BIMBO BAKERIES USA, FOOD, 864.70, CASHWA DISTRIBUTING CO OF FARGO LLC, FOOD, 7,071.59, CHILD AND ADULT NUTRITION SERVICES – DOE, FOOD, 2,996.62, GRAND CENTRAL INC, FS VAN, 80.72, MEDICO LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIFE INSURANCE, 12.76, PAYLESS FOODS, FOOD, 11.80, PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, EYE & DENTAL INSURANCE, 311.77, STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, THE , LIFE INSURANCE, 74.85, US FOODSERVICE, INC., FOOD, 7,435.21, WELLMARK BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, HEALTH INSURANCE, 2,744.00. FOOD SERVICE FUND TOTAL: $21,841.55.

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