Milbank School District Board Proceedings • August 15, 2022

August 15, 2022

President Schwandt called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the board room of the high school building. Members present were Thue, Christensen, Seffrood, Schwandt and Stengel. Superintendent Justin Downes and Business Manager Nancy Meyer were also in attendance. Administration present were Ryan Scoular, David Graf, Marie Ivers and Dan Snaza.

Motion by Stengel and seconded by Thue to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. 5-0

No one addressed the Board during the Community Input Session.

Discussion Item – Back to School Covid policy.

Motion by Christensen and seconded by Seffrood to approve the consent agenda.  Motion carried. 5-0

Items included were:

• Approve minutes of July School Board Meeting.  

• Accept Business Manager’s Financial Report.

Business Manager’s Monthly Report: General Fund: Balance 7-1-22, $2,718,207.32. Revenues: Taxes, $177,643.39; Tuition, $23,964.54; Interest, $440.38; Medicaid Admin, $4,443.17; Local Misc, $47,569.57; County Apportionment, $16,247.83; State Aid, $275,486.00; Other State Revenue, $4,795.50; Federal Sources, $6,536.00. Expenditures: Salaries-Instructional, $226,469.83; Salaries-Support Services, $102,145.02; Salaries- Co-curricular, $19,018.26; Benefits-Instructional, $80,450.44; Benefits-Support Services, $59,791.92; Benefits- Co-curricular, $3,748.49; Purchased Services, $27,605.78; Supplies, $9,444.62; Other, $81,059.17. Balance 7-31-22, $2,665,600.17.

Capital Outlay Fund: Balance 7-1-22, $1,086,659.83. Revenues: Taxes, $5,499.99; Interest, $176.05; Other, $1,500,000.00. Expenditures: Purchased Services, $1,137.83; Supplies, $72,494.31; Capital Acquisitions, $49,559.00; Other, $412,707.91. Balance 7-31-22, $2,056,436.82.

Special Education Fund: Balance 7-1-22, $289,456.32. Revenues: Taxes, $5,205.56; Interest, $46.89; Medicaid Admin, $803.00; Medicaid Direct, $4,353.23; Federal Sources, $7,824.00. Expenditures: Salaries-Instructional, $41,444.58; Salaries-Support Services, $24,849.74; Benefits-Instructional, $28,836.48; Benefits-Support Services, $7,052.78; Purchased Services, $18,658.08. Journal Entries, $42,736.30. Balance 7-31-22, $229,583.64.

Bond Redemption Fund: Balance 7-1-22, $1,131,571.85. Revenues: Taxes, $3,412.18; Interest, $183.32. Expenditures: Capital Acquisitions, $848,610.00. Balance 7-31-22, $286,557.35.

Capital Projects Fund: Balance 7-1-22, $5,813,459.89. Revenues: Interest, $768.26. Expenditures: Purchased Services, $115,950.54; Capital Acquisitions, $47,644.40. Balance 7-31-22, $5,650,633.21.

Lunch Fund:  Balance 7-1-22, $316,462.99. Revenues: Student Meals, $300.00. Expenditures: Salaries-Support Services, $2,237.41; Benefits-Support Services, $11,569.28; Purchased Services, $84.89; Supplies, $5,291.03. Balance 7-31-22, $297,580.38.

Enterprise Fund: Balance 7-1-22, $54,305.23. Revenues: OST Fees, $27,628.97; Federal Sources, $19,353.44. Expenditures: Salaries-OST, $25,772.33; Benefits-OST, $3,468.32; Purchased Services, $399.15; Supplies, $3,766.62. Balance 7-31-22, $67,881.22.

Trust & Agency Fund: Balance 7-1-22, $463,996.35. Revenues, $50,101.75. Expenditures, $34,390.06. Balance 7-31-22, $479,708.04.  

• Approval of Bills presented for payment.

Bills Presented for Payment: Acme Tools, Perkins Supplies, $1,995.46; Active Data Systems, Software License, $1,705.00; Advanced Technologies, Supplies, $149.50; Amazon Capital Services, Supplies/Equipment/Books, $14,434.83; Attainment Co, Supplies, $468.30; Automatic Building Controls, Professional Services, $240.00; Lawrence Bachman, Parking Lot Painting, $5,664.74; Belnick Inc, Chairs, $988.99; Michele Benike, Professional Services, $200.00; Big Stone Therapies, Therapy Services, $6,484.26; BMO Harris Card, Supplies/Travel, /Textbooks, $9,005.59; Brewster Building Center, Supplies, $198.60; Carolina Biological Supply, Supplies, $5,719.86; Century Business Products, Copier Payments, $1,393.11; Chase Cards, Supplies/Software, $823.80; Children’s Care Hospital & School, Tuition, $5,833.00; Kellie Christians, Professional Services, $500.00; City of Milbank, Water/Sewer, $1,318.99; Candee Cloos, Training, $200.00; Colliers Securities, Bond Issuance, $6,500.00; Sara Colombe, Professional Services, $543.25; Ryan Conrad, Registration, $35.00; Culinex, Equipment, $10,706.75; DA Services, Building Repairs, $9,856.73; Dakota Shed Haulers, Grounds Upkeep, $1,375.00; Laura Dallman, Professional Services, $500.00; DeFea Transportation, Busing, $2,585.46; Deweys Lawn Care & Landscape, Grounds Upkeep, $4,210.50; Justin Downes, Mileage, $258.06; ESTR Publications, Supplies, $238.20; Flinn Scientific, Supplies, $3,872.13; Food-N-Fuel, Fuel, $1,543.84; Forestry Suppliers, Supplies, $1,224.81; Lisa Forrette, Travel, $47.00; G&R Controls, Repairs, $4,934.99; Troy Gauer, Supplies, $110.98; Brody Gilbertson, Professional Services, $578.25; Gopher, Supplies, $1,343.83; Jackson Graf, Coaching Class, $35.00;  Grandstay-Milbank, Lodging, $194.04; Grant County Review, Publications, $748.90; Julie Hallquist, Professional Services, $300.00; Hasslen Construction, Building Improvements, $250,121.60; Hauff Mid-America Sports, Supplies, $887.38; Ashlee Hausman, Professional Services, $543.25; Health Equity, HSA Fees, $74.00; Hillyard, Supplies, $7,579.44; Nancy Hoeke, Coaching Class, $35.00; Hudl, Software Licenses, $4,047.00; Innovative Office Solutions, Supplies, $1,392.66; ITC, Phone Service, $430.00; Marie Ivers, Professional Services, $300.00; JMJ Caseworks, Building Improvements, $16,134.53; Angela Johnson, Professional Services, $300.00; Karissa Johnson, Professional Services, $300.00; Jostens, Yearbook, $3,610.73; Erin Julius, Professional Services, $300.00; JW Pepper, Supplies, $382.99; Natasha Karels, Coaching Class, $35.00; Kelly’s Kutters, Grounds Upkeep, $900.00; Emily Kretzschmar, Professional Services, $300.00; KXLG-FM, Advertising, $225.00; Labster Inc, Software License, $1,800.00; Anne Lester, Professional Services, $443.25; Linde Gas & Equipment, Supplies, $394.47; Darlene Madsen, Professional Services, $300.00; McKesson Medical-Surgical, Supplies, $726.99; Mid-American Research Chemical, Repairs, $294.47; Midland Publishing & Printing, Advertising, $42.52; Midwest 3D Solutions, Software Renewal, $995.00; Milbank Ford & Mercury, Repairs, $649.72; Milbank School District, Top 20-SL, $900.00; Jessica Morton, Professional Services, $300.00; Scott Mueller, Professional Services, $300.00; Mycaert.com, Software Renewal-Perkins, $1,900.00; Nasco, Supplies, $288.96; NASP, Supplies, $360.00; NASSP/NHS/NJHS, Supplies, $385.00; NCS Pearson, Testing Supplies, $1,253.96; Nelson Electric, Repairs, $2,647.97; Newzbrain Education, Online Software, $408.00; Northwestern Energy, Natural Gas, $2,328.78; Novisign, Sign Software, $180.00; Office Advantage, Printer Maintenance, $259.46; OtterTail Power, Lights/Power, $16,921.82; Parent, Mileage, $302.40; Parent, Mileage, $942.80; Brian Pauli, Coaching Class, $35.00; Kelsey Peery, Coaching Class, $35.00; Kelli Pillatzki, Coaching Class, $35.00; Plunketts Pest Control, Grounds Upkeep, $620.33; Brittney Pohlen, Professional Services, $500.00; Popp Binding & Laminating, Supplies, $475.35; Powerschool, Software Renewal, $3,738.06; Professional Hearing Services, Audiology, $2,700.00; Hunter Pulscher, Coaching Class, $35.00; Quaver Music, Software License, $1,680.00; Really Good Stuff, Supplies, $514.97; Really Great Reading, Supplies, $7,180.60; Tawnya Reimche, Professional Services, $300.00; Bailey Richter, Professional Services, $500.00; Hannah Rick, Professional Services, $543.25; Riddell/All American Sports, Supplies, $417.99; Shari Riveland, Professional Services, $300.00; Runnings Supply, Repairs, $135.92; Saddleback Educational, Supplies, $220.75; Brian Sandvig, Coaching Class, $78.25; SASD, Dues, $618.50; Savvas Learning, Textbooks, $7,365.96; Morgan Schmitt, Professional Services, $200.00; Scholastic Magazines, Supplies, $848.84; School Datebooks, Supplies, $2,568.65; School Specialty, Supplies, $4,516.53; Jennifer Schulte, Coaching Class, $35.00; Melissa Schuneman, Professional Services, $300.00; Nicole Scott, Professional Services, $500.00; SD Dept of Human Services, Residential Services, $7.362.46; SD United Schools Assn, Dues, $450.00; Jhoselim Serrano, Professional Services, $300.00; Amber Siderewicz, Professional Services, $335.00; Star Laundry & Dry Cleaners, Professional Services, $2,238.74; Nicole Stengel, Professional Services, $500.00; Street Graphex, Supplies, $133.40; Kris Street, Professional Services, $543.25; Switch Vehicles, Equipment, $57,055.00; Mick Thompson, Coaching Class, $35.00; Top 20 Training, Professional Services, $6,660.85; Jeremy Tostenson, Coaching Class, $35.00; Eric Townsend, Coaching Class, $35.00; Abbey Trapp, Coaching Class, $35.00; Jeffrey Trapp, Coaching Class, $35.00; Tri State Water, Cooler Rent, $22.00; TSA Consulting, Professional Services, $50.00; Tumbl Trak, Gymnastics Equipment, $9,551.43; Twin Valley Tire, Repairs, $47.85; Valley Office Products, Supplies, $104.95; Emma Van Vooren, Professional Services, $543.25; Verizon Wireless, Phone Service, $102.90; Vernier Software, Supplies, $1,008.00; Hether Voeltz, Professional Services, $543.25; Whetstone Home Center, Supplies, $358.20; Andrea Wiese, Professional Services, $90.00; William V Macgill, Supplies, $99.19; Waste Management, Garbage Collection, $1,269.28.

Motion by Stengel and seconded by Thue to approve open enrollment applications from 13 students. Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Thue and seconded by Christensen to approve adding Michele Benike to the Milbank Independence Training checking account.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Seffrood and seconded by Stengel to approve the hiring of Karen Vaudrey as Food Service worker at $15.15 per hour.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Thue and seconded by Christensen to approve the hiring of Wanda Bohn as Food Service worker at a rate of $14.85 per hour.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Stengel and seconded by Christensen to approve the hiring of Maria Fonder as para-professional at $15.85 per hour.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Thue and seconded by Seffrood to approve the hiring of Angela Johnson as para-professional at a rate of $14.75 per hour.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Christensen and seconded by Stengel to approve the hiring of Sherri Veen as Food Service worker at a rate of $15.00 per hour. Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Seffrood and seconded by Thue to approve the hiring of Bridget Korstjens as OST Worker at a rate of $10.50 per hour.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Stengel and seconded by Christensen to accept the resignation of Alexandra Gimbel as Food Service worker. Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Seffrood and seconded by Thue to approve changing adult meal prices to $4.85 per meal and extra milk to $.50 per carton.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Thue and seconded by Christensen to approve a lane change for Brittni Cordingley from Lane 2, Step 13 to Lane 3 Step 13. Her new salary will be $53,395.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Stengel and seconded by Thue to approve the hiring of Bailey Richter as Middle School Basketball Coach. Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Seffrood and seconded by Stengel to approve the hiring of Tony Howard as Assistant Girls Basketball Coach. Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Stengel and seconded by Christensen to approve the withdrawal of Suburban bid by Unzen Motors.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Christensen and seconded by Thue to approve advertisement for two 2023 eight-passenger SUVs. Bids will be opened on September 9, 2022 in the High School Boardroom at 2:00 PM. Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Seffrood and seconded by Stengel to approve the surplus of six kitchen stoves and a refrigerator.  Sealed bids will be accepted in the Business Office until 2 p.m. September 9, 2022. Motion carried.  5-0

Reports were received by High School Principal, Dan Snaza, Elementary Principal, David Graf, MS Principal/Athletic Director, Ryan Scoular and Marie Ivers, Special Services Director.

Superintendent Downes reported on the following:

1. Projected Enrollment 1031

2. Progress of Summer Projects

3. ASBSD Convention

4. OST Grant $19,353.44

5. Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Grant $31,875.

Motion by Stengel and seconded by Thue to enter executive session at 7:25 PM to discuss personnel and student matters pursuant to SDCL 1-25.2.1 and SDCL 1-25.2.2. Motion carried. 5-0

Chairman Schwandt declared executive session over at 8:58 p.m. and regular session resumed.

Motion by Thue and seconded by Seffrood to approve enrollment of a student pursuant to SDCL 13-28-10.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Christensen and seconded by Stengel to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. Motion carried. 5-0 

The next school board meeting will be held Monday, September 12, 2022 at 6 p.m. in the board room of the high school building.  

/s/ Richard Schwandt, Chairman

/s/ Nancy M. Meyer, Business Manager