Milbank School District Board Proceedings • June 14, 2021
Milbank School District Board Proceedings
June 14, 2021
President Richard Schwandt called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM in the Board Room of the High School Building. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Members present were Upton, Thue, Christensen, Stengel, and Schwandt. Superintendent Justin Downes and Business Manager Nancy Meyer were also in attendance. Guest present was Ryan Scoular.
Motion by Thue and seconded by Stengel to approve the agenda presented. Motion carried 5-0
No one addressed the Board during the Community Input Session.
The Board canvassed the results of the June 8, 2021 School Board election. Official vote totals were Jonathan Christensen 177, Jen Anderson 101, and Amy Thue 186. Christensen and Thue were re-elected to three-year terms. There are 4,198 registered voters in the Milbank School District. 249 voters went to the polls for a 5.93% turnout.
Motion by Stengel and seconded by Upton to adjourn at 6:39 PM. Motion carried. 5-0.
June 14, 2021
President Richard Schwandt called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the Board Room of the High School Building. Members present were Thue, Stengel, Upton, Christensen, and Schwandt. Superintendent Justin Downes and Business Manager Nancy Meyer were also in attendance. Guests present were Dan Snaza, Deb Hemmer, Ryan Scoular, David Graf, and Keri Schliesman.
Motion by Thue and seconded by Christensen to approve the agenda with the additions of Action Items U. Approve the Resignation of Stacy Morton as Custodian, V. Approve the Resignation of Nikole Gertsema as Paraprofessional, and W. Declare a State of Emergency for the Armory Gym Floor. Motion carried. 5-0
No one addressed the Board during the Community Input part of the meeting
Other Discussion Items: COVID Money Spending Updates.
Motion by Upton and seconded by Stengel to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 5-0. Items included were:
Approve minutes of the May meetings.
Receive Business Manager Financial Reports.
Business Manager’s Monthly Report: General Fund: Balance 5-1-21, $2,407,720.40. Revenues: Taxes, $1,042,428.10; Interest, $474.52; Admissions, $3,070.00; Local Misc, $8,513.01; Property Rental, $4,075.00; Medicaid Admin, $4,831.56; County Apportionment, $360.99; State Aid, $224,101.00; Wind Energy, $42,556.12. Expenditures: Salaries-Instructional, $285,538.72; Salaries-Support Services, $102,434.20; Salaries-Co-curricular $21,645.59; Benefits-Instructional, $74,006.54; Benefits-Support Services $33,831.52; Benefits-Co-curricular $3,170.53; Purchased Services, $110,976.78; Supplies $19,078.30. Journal Entries, $98,000.00. Balance 5-31-21, $3,185,448.52.
Capital Outlay Fund: Balance 5-1-21, $783,711.75. Revenues: Taxes, $644,153.78; Interest, $154.46. Expenditures: Purchased Services, $11,312.71; Supplies, $1,621.34. Balance 5-31-21, $1,415,085.94.
Special Education Fund: Balance 5-1-12, $62.45. Revenues: Taxes, $604,223.97; Interest, $.01; Medicaid Admin, $873.00; State Aid, $2,831.00. Expenditures: Salaries-Instructional, $92,156.81; Salaries-Support Services, $23,391.86; Benefits-Instructional, $25,663.07; Benefits-Support Services, $6,589.37; Purchased Services, $33,527.53; Supplies, $194.24. Journal Entries, ($98,000.00). Balance 5-31-21, $328,467.55.
Bond Redemption Fund: Balance 5-1-21, $516,675.16. Revenues: Taxes, $418,842.48; Interest, $101.83. Balance 5-31-21, $935,619.47.
Capital Projects Fund: Balance 5-1-21, $14,644.45. Balance 5-31-21, $14,644.45.
Lunch Fund: Balance 5-1-21, $190,774.84. Revenues: Student Meals, $1,926.77; Adult Meals, $2,120.00; Ala Carte Sales, $430.00; Federal Sources, $70,628.02. Expenditures: Salaries-Support Services, $27,976.14; Benefits-Support Services, $8,896.12; Purchased Services, $310.81; Supplies, $51,020.57. Balance 5-31-21, $177,675.99.
Enterprise Fund: Balance 5-1-21, $36,736.05. Revenues: Tuition, $6,675.00; OST Fees, $17,914.88. Expenditures: Salaries-Support Services, $5,363.69; Benefits-Support Services, $676.56; Purchased Services, $398.46; Supplies, $60.39. Balance 5-31-21, $54,826.83.
Trust & Agency Fund: Balance 5-1-21, $408,434.20. Revenues, $36,977.85. Expenditures, $30,421.58. Balance 5-31-21, $414,990.47.
Approval of Bills presented for payment.
Bills Presented for Payment: Advanced Technologies, Supplies, $2,220.57; Amazon Capital Services, Supplies, $1,799.84; Brenda Anderson, Professional Services, $231.60; Jody Berg, Election Services, $199.20; Big Stone Therapies, Therapy Services, $15,269.24; Bimbo Bakeries, Food, $717.76; BMO Harris Card, Supplies/ Travel, $3,548.89; Sharon Bogenreif, Per Diem, $62.00; Cash-Wa Distribution, Food, $4,058.29; Century Business Products, Copier Payment, $2,429.73; Chase Card Service, Supplies, $1,083.25; Children’s Care Hospital & School, Tuition, $5,100.00; Churchill Manolis Freeman Kludt & Burns, Attorney Fees, $412.07; City of Milbank, Water/Sewer, $1,902.50; Clean Harbors, Supplies, $4,448.93; Connecting Point, ActivPanel Boards, $118,792.75; Maren Davis, Per Diem, $54.00; DeFea Transportation, Busing, $45,556.99; Tina Dreis, Background Check, $43.25; East Side Jersey Dairy, Milk, $2,016.35; Elite Drain & Sewer Cleaning, Repairs, $492.50; Fairfield-Rapid City, Athletic Lodging, $2,616.00; Katelyn Fetsch, Per Diem, $54.00; Fleet US, Repairs, $1,493.00; Sandra Fonder, Professional Services, $140.00; Food-N-Fuel, Fuel, $757.23; Brenna Fredrichsen, Per Diem, $54.00; G&R Controls, Repairs, $6,080.72; Amber Gastineau, Refund, $250.00; Katie Gilmore, Per Diem, $390.00; Jessica Graham, Refund, $523.85; Grant County Review, Publications, $299.16; Jim Grorud, Refund, $250.00; Mary Hagen, Professional Services, $94.00; Hauff Mid-America Sports, Supplies, $413.50; Hillyard, Supplies, $3,872.99; Janelle Huber, Per Diem/Mileage, $158.16; Imprest Fund, Registration, $1,704.83; Imprest Fund, Travel, $68.00; Imprest Fund, Professional Services, $1,020.00; Integrated Technology & Security, Technical Services, $47,934.72; ITC, Phone Service, $431.86; Johnson Controls Fire Protection, Repairs, $847.00; Bailey Johnson, Per Diem, $54.00; Rebecca Johnson, Per Diem, $54.00; Sara M Johnson, Per Diem, $54.00; Sara J Johnson, Professional Services, $100.00; Jason Karels, Admin Perkins, $1,841.00; Pam Liebe, Per Diem, $62.00; Taylor Liebing, Per Diem, $54.00; Lifetouch NSS Accts Rec, Elementary Yearbook, $1,565.88; Shelly Loehrer, Professional Services, $94.00; Luck’s Music Library, Supplies, $79.48; Ashley Ludwig, Per Diem, $54.00; Moises Luna Juarez, Refund, $250.00; McLeod’s Printing & Office Supply, Supplies, $120.33; Darlene Mertens, Election Services, $182.40; Nancy Meyer, Supplies, $158.09; Midland Publishing & Printing, Advertising, $159.46; Milbank Community Transit, Bus Service, $348.00; Milbank School District, State Golf Meals, $218.00; Milbank School Lunch Fund, Adult Meals, $2,068.90; Milbank School Lunch, Student Workers, $213.00; Jade Miller, Travel Reimb, $78.00; NCS Pearson, Supplies, $136.15; Nelson Electric, Repairs, $3,432.78; Jody Ninneman, Refund, $250.00; Northwestern Energy, Natural Gas, $3,663.56; Office Advantage, Printer Maintenance, $521.73; Bailley Olson, Per Diem, $54.00; Otter Tail Power, Lights/Power, $19,134.70; Parent, Mileage, $470.40; Parent, Mileage, $22.36; Jose Perez Lopez, Refund, $100.00; Diane Pillatzke, Election Services, $202.56; Caroline Priebe, Refund, $250.00; Deb Rausch, Professional Services, $693.60; Sue Rausch, Per Diem, $54.00; Cheryl Reiter, Supplies, $30.96; Tina Rudebusch, Refund, $250.00; Janel Sandvig, Refund, $250.00; Sanford Health Plan, HSA Fees, $62.00; Sarlettes Music, Supplies/Repairs, $1,076.49; Melanie Schwandt, Per Diem, $54.00; Nicole Scott, Refund, $250.00; SD Dept of Labor, Unemployment, $412.50; SD Dept of Human Services, Residential Services, $6,120.91; SDHSAA, Registration, $220.40; SDRS Special Pay Plan, Fee, $45.00; SDRS Special Pay Plan, Payout Retirement Leave, $2,200.00; Select-Your-Gift, Supplies, $142.45; Sharp N All, Repairs, $90.53; SHI Supplies, $64.00; SE Area Cooperative, Professional Services, $740.00; Star Laundry & Dry Cleaners, Cleaning Service, $637.66; Street Graphex, Supplies, $347.66; Reeba Sullivan, Per Diem, $54.00; Thompson Mechanical, Repairs, $1,603.34; Duane Tillman, Professional Services, $520.00; Tri State Water, Cooler Rent, $10.50; TSA Consulting, Professional Services, $50.00; Tubbs of Soft Water, Supplies, $340.80; US Bank, Paying Agent Fee, $750.00; US Foods, Food, $8,912.83; Valley Office Products, Supplies, $92.87; Paula VanHoorn, Refund, $250.00; Verizon Wireless, Phone Service, $51.51; Wiese Electric, Repairs, $71.43; Andrea Wiese, Professional Services, $221.24; WM Corporate Services, Garbage Collection, $1,023.60; Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co, Audit Services, $20,910.76.
Approve Special Education Repayment of Promissory Notes to General Fund in the Amount of $118,000.
Motion by Upton and seconded by Stengel to approve changes to the elementary, middle school, and high school handbooks. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Stengel and seconded by Upton to approve the resignation from Abbey Trapp as MS Boys Tennis Coach. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Thue and seconded by Christensen to approve hiring Abbey Trapp as head Boy’s Tennis Coach at $4,588. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Stengel and seconded by Upton to approve the hiring of Steve Stemsrud as MS Boy’s Tennis Coach at $2,658. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Christensen and seconded by Thue to approve the hiring of Melissa Schuneman as Elementary Librarian at a wage of $12.50 per hour. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Upton and seconded by Stengel to approve the hiring of Brynne Berry as Paraprofessional at a wage of $12.50 per hour. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Thue and seconded by Christensen to approve the hiring of Amy Bass as Paraprofessional at a wage of $12.50 per hour. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Stengel and seconded by Upton to approve the hiring of Emily Kretzschmar as Paraprofessional at a wage of $12.50 per hour. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Thue and seconded by Upton to approve the hiring of Julie Hallquist as Paraprofessional at a wage of $13.65 per hour. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Christensen and seconded by Stengel to approve the hiring of Abigail Barragan as Paraprofessional at a wage of $12.50 per hour. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Stengel and seconded by Thue to approve the hiring of Karissa Johnson as Paraprofessional at a wage of $12.50 per hour. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Upton and seconded by Christensen to approve the hiring of Cynthia Loeschke as a cook at $12.55 per hour. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Thue and seconded by Stengel to approve the hiring of Kelly Wollschlager as Assistant Gymnastics coach at $3,627. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Stengel and seconded by Christensen to approve a lane change for Katie Sinner from Lane 1, Step 2 to Lane 2, Step 2. Katie’s new salary will be $44,900. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Thue and seconded by Upton to approve the SDHSAA School Board Resolution authorizing membership in SDHSAA for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Upton and seconded by Christensen to approve 15 additional days for Mark Keeton as Tech Integrationist. His new salary will be $61,083. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Stengel and seconded by Christensen to accept the resignation from Karla DeVaal as Gymnastics Coach. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Stengel and seconded by Thue to approve the purchase of additional land from the Hurley Estate for $180,000. This 12.8-acre parcel is located just South of the High School and adjoins property currently owned by the district. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Stengel and seconded by Christensen to authorize Richard Schwandt to sign all documents pertaining to the land purchase from the Hurley Estate. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Thue and seconded by Upton to accept the resignation of Stacy Morton as Custodian. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Upton and seconded by Stengel to approve the resignation of Nikole Gertsema as paraprofessional. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Christensen and seconded by Stengel to declare a State of Emergency for the Armory Gym Floor. Motion carried. 5-0
Reports were received by High School Principal Dan Snaza, Middle School Principal/Special Services Director Kris Evje, Elementary Special Education Director, Keri Schliesman, Elementary Principal, Dave Graf, and Athletic Director, Ryan Scoular.
Superintendent Downes reported on:
1. 1. ASBSD/SASD joint Convention – August 5 & 6
2. End of Year Sign Off
3. Back-to-School Plan
Motion by Thue and seconded by Stengel to enter executive session according to SDCL 1-25-2.5 for legal matters at 7:32 PM. Motion carried. 5-0
Chairman Schwandt declared executive session over at 8:19 PM and regular session resumed.
Motion by Upton and seconded by Christensen to adjourn at 8:24 PM. Motion carried. 5-0
The next School Board meeting will be the Budget Meeting held Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 6:00 PM followed immediately by the Annual Meeting.
/s/ Richard Schwandt
Chairman
/s/ Nancy M. Meyer
Business Manager
