Milbank School District Board Proceedings
Milbank School District Board Proceedings
July 13, 2026
President Schwandt called the meeting of the Board of Education to order at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of the High School Building. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. The purpose of the meeting was the annual budget hearing. Members present were Schwandt, Seffrood, Thue, Trevett, and Christensen. Business Manager Nancy Meyer, and Superintendent Justin Downes were also in attendance. Guests present were Kathy Ward and Holli Seehafer.
Motion by Thue and seconded by Christensen to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. 5-0
Business Manager Nancy Meyer presented information and comparisons relating to the 2025-26 budget and the 2026-27 budget. Topics covered were:
• General Fund Summary 2025-26
• Enrollment Comparison/History
• Valuation History/Mill Levy Comparison
• State Aid Historical
• 2026-27 Revenue & Expenditures
1. General Fund Summary
2. Capital Outlay Fund Summary
3. Special Education Fund Summary
4. Lunch Fund Summary
At the conclusion of the presentation, the Board asked questions, provided comments, and discussed the final outcome of the last year’s budget, as well as the proposed figures for the 2026-27 budget.
Motion by Trevett and seconded by Seffrood to adjourn at 6:24 p.m. Motion carried. 5-0
The next regular meeting will be on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
/s/ Richard Schwandt,
Chairman
/s/ Nancy M. Meyer,
Business Manager
July 13, 2026
President Schwandt called the meeting to order at 6:25 PM in the Board Room of the high school building. Members present were Thue, Christensen, Seffrood, Schwandt, and Trevett. Superintendent Justin Downes and Business Manager Nancy Meyer were also in attendance. Guests present were Kathy Ward and Holli Seehafer.
Motion by Christensen and seconded by Thue to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. 5-0
Discussion Item: Community Input Session
Motion by Seffrood and seconded by Christensen to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried.5-0
Items included were:
• Approve the minutes of June School Board Meeting.
• Approval of Bills from the 2025-26 School Year.
Bills Presented for Payment: June 2026: Active Heating, Repairs, $1,696.50; Amazon Capital Services, Supplies, $539.04; Christy Amos, Refund, $160.00; Bimbo Bakeries, Food, $471.72; BMO Harris Card, Fuel, $397.65; Children’s Care Hospital & School, Tuition, $37,485.00; Tai Demarrias, Refund, $160.00; EMC Insurance, Insurance, $196.00; Imprest Fund, Banking Fees, $59.99; Incentivize2Learn, Professional Development, $5,000.00; Integrated Technology & Security, Building Improvements, $38,871.47; JB Lawncare, Grounds Upkeep, $390.00; Jostens, Supplies, $358.45; Lakeshore Learning Materials, EL Supplies, $236.54; Milbank Community Transit, Bus Service, $129.50; Milbank School District, Charger, $25.00; Milbank School Lunch Dept, Refund, $160.00; Parent, Mileage, $388.60; Parent, Mileage, $1,172.50; School Specialty, EL Supplies, $236.64; SD Dept of Human Services, Residential Services, $71,951.47; St Lawrence School, Staff Travel, $2,587.11; Training Room, Supplies, $559.65; Jay Trenhaile, Supplies, $750.15; Twin Valley Tire, Repairs, $33.75; US Omni & TSA Compliance, Professional Services, $150.00; Wohlenberg Ritzman, Audit Services, $9,830.57.
• Accept Business Manager’s Financial Report.
Business Manager’s Monthly Report: General Fund: Balance 6-1-26, $1,494,594.45. Revenues: Taxes, $314,570.82; Interest, $295.06; Local Misc, $10,300.82; Medicaid Admin, $2,302.42; County Apportionment, $690.43; State Aid, $258,741.00; Federal Sources, $33,891.00. Expenditures: Salaries-Instructional, $344,069.15; Salaries-Support Services, $128,966.15; Salaries-Co-curricular, $25,792.42; Benefits-Instructional, $97,383.73; Benefits-Support Services, $42,194.80; Benefits-Co-curricular, $7,820.72; Purchased Services, $130,632.65; Supplies, $22,129.13; Other, $196.00. Journal Entries, ($13,500.00). Balance 6-30-26, $1,302,701.25.
Capital Outlay Fund: Balance 6-1-26, $2,105,548.31. Revenues: Taxes, $266,945.91; Interest, $415.68. Expenditures: Purchased Services, $15,590.06; Supplies, $14,672.82; Capital Acquisitions, $49,968.36; Other, $96,589.55. Balance 6-30-26, $2,195,989.11.
Special Education Fund: Balance 6-1-26, $698,454.77. Revenues: Taxes, $169,218.87; Interest, $137.89; Medicaid Admin, $986.75; State Aid, $21,637.00; Federal Sources, $24,419.00. Expenditures: Salaries-Instructional, $78,066.58; Salaries-Support Services, $23,502.45; Benefits-Instructional, $35,022.97; Benefits-Support Services, $6,296.84; Purchased Services, $8,833.96; Supplies, $6,337.90. Balance 6-30-26, $756,793.58.
Bond Redemption Fund: Balance 6-1-26, $403,234.21. Revenues: Taxes, $85,075.81. Balance 6-30-26, $488,310.02.
Lunch Fund: Balance 6-1-26, $804.12. Revenues: Student Meals, $11,462.74; Other State Revenue, $2,935.01; Federal Sources, $63,596.65. Expenditures: Salaries-Support Services, $11,621.33; Benefits-Support Services, $8,421.99; Purchased Services, $2,391.49; Supplies, $56,828.13. Journal Entries, $500.00. Balance 6-30-26, $35.58. Promissory Notes to General Fund: $29,000.00.
Enterprise Fund: Balance 6-1-26, $5,121.19. Revenues: Tuition, $170.00; OST Fees, $16,846.84. Expenditures: Salaries-Support Services, $29,260.14; Benefits-Support Services, $4,329.84; Purchased Services, $579.46; Supplies, $623.15. Journal Entries, $13,000.00. Balance 6-30-26, $345.44. Promissory Notes to General Fund: $51,500.00.
Custodial Accounts: Balance 6-1-26, $662,474.93. Revenues, $89,986.50. Expenditures, $61,654.09. Balance 6-30-26, $690,807.34.
• Transfer $700,000 from Capital Outlay to General Fund.
• Transfer interest from Capital Outlay and Special Education Fund to General Fund as per policy.
• Promissory notes from General Fund to Food Service $800 and from General Fund to Enterprise Fund for $13,000.
Motion by Thue and seconded by Trevett to approve the following General Fund Contingency Transfers:
Contingency Transfers FY25-26
10 1131 120 000
High School Programs 11,000.00
10 2214 334 302
Title I Professional Development 1,700.00
10 2219 319 000
Other Improvement of Instruction Services 1,800.00
10 2222 112 000
School Library Services 8,500.00
10 2317 319 000
Audit Services 700.00
10 2440 334 302
Title I Program Administration 200.00
10 2541 114 000
Service Area Direction 1,900.00
10 3721 111 201
Title I Nonpublic 300.00
10 5000 612 000
Debt Services 2,400.00
Total $28,500.00
Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Thue and seconded by Trevett to approve to adopt the following resolution:
Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Thue and seconded by Christensen to approve the out-of-state travel request for FBLA to attend the National competition in San Antonio, TX. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Seffrood and seconded by Trevett to approve out-of-state travel request for FCCLA to attend the National competition in Washington, D.C. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Christensen and seconded by Seffrood to adjourn at 6:35 p.m. Motion carried. 5-0
The Reorganizational Meeting was called to order by Superintendent Downes.
Motion by Schwandt and seconded by Christensen to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. 5-0
Matt Trevett took the oath of office each for a three-year term.
Election of officers was held according to Board policy. Richard Schwandt was elected Board Chairman and Annelise Seffrood as Board Vice-Chairman.
Discussion items: Conflict of Interest Disclosure, Board Policy Review, and Review Open Meeting Laws.
Motion by Trevett and seconded by Thue to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 5-0
Items included were:
• Establish the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. as date and time for regular board meetings.
• Approve Bills for 2026-27 presented for payment.
Bills Presented for Payment: July 2026: Accident Fund, Workers Comp, $27,841.00; Amazon Capital Services, Supplies, $2,857.15; ASBSD, Dues, $2,408.58; Automatic Building Controls, Maintenance Contract, $300.00; Beyond Outdoors, Grounds Upkeep, $2,625.00; Big Stone Therapies, Professional Services, $2,858.04; BMO Harris Card, Supplies/Travel, $4,100.88; BSN Sports, Camp Shirts, $1,116.90; Century Business Products, Copier Payment, $2,301.01; Chase Card, Supplies/Travel, $4,059.28; City of Milbank, SRO Agreement, $43,260.00; City of Milbank, Paint FB Field, $243.75; City of Milbank, Water/Sewer, $2,580.19; Council for Exceptional Children, Dues, $199.00; East Side Jersey Dairy, Food, $567.97; EMC Insurance, Insurance, $170,325.00; ESGI Software, License Renewal, $2,730.00; First Western Equipment Finance, Floor Scrubber, $649.00; Food-N-Fuel, Fuel, $819.71; Grant County Review, Publications, $264.86; Travis Graves, Server Upgrade/Storage, $4,380.00; Harlows Bus Service, Mini-Bus, $100,481.00; Health Equity, HSA Fees, $90.00; Hillyard, Supplies, $8,491.20; HMH Education Co, Books, $7,850.00; Infinite Campus, Software Renewal, $4,961.95; ITC, Phone Service, $228.55; JB Lawncare, Grounds Upkeep, $780.00; Sara Koepke, Per Diem, $382.00; Liminex, Software Renewal, $37,859.00; Mid-American Research Chemical, Supplies, $2,577.14; Midland Publishing & Printing, Advertising, $115.30; Milbank School District, National Trips, $23,963.52; Mystery Science, Renewal, $3,597.00; Nelson’s Electric, Repairs, $298.18; Newzbrain Education, License, $309.00; Northwestern Energy, Natural Gas, $1,742.40; NWEA, Renewal, $49,950.00; Otter Tail Power, Lights/Power, $22,437.92; Oxygen Service Company, Supplies, $343.35; Plunketts Pest Control, Pest Control, $122.24; Popp Binding & Laminating, Supplies, $766.00; Powerschool, Renewal, $4,703.25; Professional Hearing Services, Professional Services, $820.00; Project Lead the Way, Software License, $3,200.00; Quaver Music, Renewal, $1,800.00; Rack Performance, Software License, $1,250.00; Ramkota Hotel of Pierre, Staff Travel, $398.20; Really Great Reading, Workbooks/Curriculum, $8,148.60; Riddell/All American Sports Corp, Helmets, $3,955.45; Sarlettes Music, Repairs, $2,522.89; SASD Dues, $4,854.00; SD United Schools Assn, Dues, $700.00; SDACTE, Dues, $855.00; SDRS Special Pay Plan, Account Set-Up, $135.00; SDRS Special Pay Plan, Post Employment Benefits, $6,192.50; SDSTE, Dues, $30.00; SHI, Software, $13,403.71; Software Unlimited, Software License, $6,650.00; Sped Forms, Software License, $3,386.32; Star Laundry & Dry Cleaners, Cleaning Service, $42.44; Sterling Computers, Chromebook Bags, $1,190.00; Street Graphex, Supplies, $19.99; Time Management Systems, Software Renewal, $4,992.45; Tri State Water, Cooler Rent, $12.00; Twin Valley Tire, Maintenance, $669.09; US Bank, Certificates, $336,992.50; US Bank, Bond Payment, $900,010.00; US Omni & TSA Compliance, Professional Services, $50.00; Verizon, Phone Service, $99.46; Whetstone Home Center, Supplies, $79.98; Whetstone Sanitation, Garbage Collection, $1,500.00; Zaner-Bloser, Curriculum, $2,663.43.
• Approve the bonds of the Business Manager.
• Designate the Business Manager to invest and reinvest School District Funds within statutory limits as deemed necessary.
• Designate First Bank & Trust, First Interstate Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank as official school District depositories for FY27 and authorize continuation of existing funds and accounts and, if necessary, establish new accounts.
• Designate Grant County Review as the official District newspaper for 2026-27 school year.
• Authorize renewal of membership in ASBSD for 2026-27 school year at a cost of $2,408.58.
• Authorize renewal of membership in SD United Schools Association for 2026-27 at a cost of $700.
• Authorize continuation of existing District funds and accounts and appoint the Business Manager as custodian of all School District funds and as administrator of Custodial funds.
• Appoint the Superintendent as Authorized Representative for Federal Programs and other forms/documents on behalf of the School District.
• Approve participation in the School Lunch/Breakfast program and appoint the Business Manager as the Authorized Representative for 2026-27.
• Authorize the Superintendent to close the school in the event of inclement weather of an emergency.
• Designate Rodney Freeman, Jackson Schwandt, and KBS as the School Attorneys.
• Approve a flat-fee of $350 plus $75/hr. with a 1-hour minimum for public records requests.
Motion by Thue and seconded by Seffrood to set Board Member compensation at $140 per meeting with $165 per meeting for the Board President. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Steffensen and seconded by Christensen to set the following rates and fees for the 2026-27 school year: Meal reimbursement will be set in accordance with ARSD 05:01:02:14 for in-state travel, and ARSB 05:01:02:11 for out-of-state travel. Mileage reimbursement rates will be set by SDCL 3-9, school lunches, Grades K-5 $4.05; 6-12 $4.25 adults, $5.356; breakfast, K-12, $2.60/ adults, $3.00; milk $.50; admissions for all events, students, $3/adults, $5; activity tickets, Grades 1-8, $20/ Grades 9-12, $25/ adult 10-punch, $40; adult season pass $100, Senior Pass (age 65 and older) $25; double header events, students, $4/ adults, $6; Elementary yearbook $20, Middle School yearbook $25, High School yearbook $45. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Schwandt and seconded by Thue to appoint Annelise Seffrood as the ASBSD legislative contact person. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Seffrood and seconded by Thue to set substitute pay rates at $120 for non-certified and $130 for certified, hourly substitute rate at $15.00/hour and substitute nurse rate at $25.00/hour. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Christensen and seconded by Trevett to approve an open enrollment application for nine new students. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Thue and seconded by Christensen to approve an incentive pay increase for Peggy Greiner. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Trevett and seconded by Seffrood to approve the hiring of Neslah Thompson as a paraprofessional at rate of $16.60 per hour. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Thue and seconded by Seffrood to approve the hiring of Herminia Ramirez-Salvador as a paraprofessional at a rate of $16.60 per hour. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Seffrood and seconded by Christensen to approve the hiring of Jadyn Krier as a paraprofessional at a rate of $16.70 per hour. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Seffrood and seconded by Thue to approve the hiring of Maria Floricel Cruz Hernandez as a custodian at a rate of $17.70 per hour. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Trevett and seconded by Christensen to acknowledge the review of the Open Meeting Laws. Motion carried. 5-0
A report was received from Ryan Scoular, Middle School Principal/Athletic Director.
Superintendent Downes reported on the following:
1. ASBSD Joint Convention August 6th & 7th at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
2. Progress of Summer Projects.
3. P-Card Rebate $1,553.
4. Worker’s Comp. Dividend $1,177.85.
Motion by Thue and seconded by Seffrood to enter executive session for personnel matters pursuant to SDCL 1.25.2 at 6:47 p.m. Motion carried. 5-0
Chairman Schwandt declared executive session over at 7:34 p.m. and regular session was resumed.
Motion by Thue and seconded by Trevett to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Motion carried. 5-0
The next School Board meeting will be held Monday, August 10th at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of the High School Building.
/s/ Richard Schwandt,
Chairman
/s/ Nancy M. Meyer,
Business Manager
Milbank School District Board
Proceedings
Staff Wages for 2026-2027: A. Adelman, OST-$25.30/hr.; T. Adolph, $17.75/hr.; A. Anderson, $58,515, Fall Cheer, $1,281, Yearbook, $5,884; E. Anderson, $54,200; T. Ash, $53,250, Asst Track, $4,221; A. Barragan, $17.95/hr., .5 MS St. Council, $466; C. Bender, $17.00/hr.; M. Benike, $3,216; T. Berry, $51,800; C. Bowsher, Asst. FBall, $4,259; N. Brown, $56,585; A. Campbell, $16.75/hr.; G. Cantine, $71,710, MS Yearbook, $2,074; S. Cantine, $67,435; S. Conay Morales, $18.25/hr.; K. Christians, $54,125; S. Colombe, $61,040, FFA, $4,814, Xtra wks, $4,298; R. Conrad, $57,765, MS FBall, $3,490, Asst. Track, $4,663; M. Cruz Hernandez, $17.70/hr.; L. Dallman, $57,025; C. Davis, $19.10/hr.; M. Davis, $64,180; La. Diede, $33.50/hr., MS Track, $3,188; Lo. Diede, $78,980, Head BBB, $6,524; J. Downes, $145,910; M. Dunnihoo, Asst. Gymnastics, $4,297; B. Ehrlichman, $18.35/hr.; N. Escudero, $16.90/hr.; B. Femling, $52,775, Asst XC, $4,221, Asst. SBall, $3,216; J. Fischer, $7,788/$34.70/hr., HOSA, $1,655; C. Folk, OST-$16.60/hr.; L. Forrette, $19.20/hr.; B. Fredrichsen, $59,225; M. Gall, $59,855, Jr. Advisor, $2,486, HS St. Council, $1,425; E. Gauer, $53,250; B. Gilbertson, $58,210, Asst. FBall, $4,297; C. Graf, $64,180, HS St. Council, $1,399, MS GBB, $3,360; D. Graf, $97,160; J. Graf, $61,525, MS BBB, $3,490, MS FBall, $3,447, MS Track, $3,159; P. Greiner, $26.25/hr, .5 Sp. Olympics, $1,612; A. Hagen, $92,990; J. Hallquist, $18.80/hr; A. Hamm, $53,250, HS OI, $3,795; R. Hanson, $70,165; A. Hausmann, $54,675, Winter Cheer, $1,878; J. Hendricks, $65,880, Xtra wks, $2,168; N. Hoeke, $68,290, SBall, $5,539, MS VBall, $3,669; T. Howard, Head BBB, $6,303; J. Huber, $68,455; Be. Johnson, $66,740, MS VBall, $3,669, MS Track, $3,360; E. Johnson, $17.00/hr.; Ka. Johnson, $51,800; Ko. Johnson, $18.00/hr.; Mak. Johnson, $53,250; Mar. Johnson, $57,300; S. Johnson, $58,500; K. Junso, $57,200, Asst. GBB, $4,297; H. Karels, MS BTennis, $3,159, MS GTennis, $3,159; J. Karels, $66,175; S. Karels, $71,025, HS Music, $7,064, MS Music, $3,814; K. Kastrup, $33,304; M. Keeton, $74,270, BGolf, $6,108, GGolf, $6,108; R. Kellen, $55,150, Xtra days, $2,145; B. Kloster, $17.85/hr.; K. Knoll, $57,780; S. Koepke, $52,775, FCCLA, $1,438; A. Kohn, $17.80/hr.; J. Korstjens, $65,280; N. Korstjens, OST-$16.60/hr.; N. Korth, $18.05/hr.; J. Krier, $16.70/hr; B. Kruger, OST-$17.25/hr.; A. Lester, $59,975; T. Lester, Asst. BBall, $4,374; P. Liebe, $26.25/hr.; K. Loeschke, $21.55/hr.; R. Louisiana, $20.95/hr.; D. Madsen, $16.85/hr.; I. Madsen, $17.15/hr; K. Mastel, $17.25/hr.; J. McFarland, OST-$17.00; R. McCoy, $51,800; H. McKernan, Theater Mg, $2,153, One Act, $2,681, Fall Play, $3,239, Spring Play, $3,239; N. Meyer, $99,975; T. Mielitz, $66,575; J. Morton, $19.10/hr.; H. Muellenbach, $17.50/hr., OST-$17.50; S. Mueller, $19.20/hr.; P. Nelson, $18.50/hr.; C. Nolz, $66,630; Y. Olivares, $16.60/hr.; W. Parry, $53,250, MS BBall, $3,216, Asst. GBB, $3,129, Asst. BGolf, $3,129; B. Pauli, $62,365, Asst. FBall, $4,489; A. Pederson, $16.75/hr.; C. Peery, $17.00/hr.; K. Peery, $20.05/hr.; K. Pillatzki, $58,500, MS GBall, $3,360, Asst. VBall, $4,527; A. Plummer, $56,585; H. Pulscher, $3,302; K. Pulscher, $58,300; N. Quade, $64,425, Asst. Jr. Advisor, $1,568; H. Ramirez-Salvador, $16.60/hr.; E. Reede, OST-$16.75/hr.; T. Reimche, $18.75/hr.; J. Reyelts, $19.20/hr.; T. Rieger, $27.00/hr.; K. Riley, $53,250, C-Asst. VBall, $4,259; S. Rupert, $17.80/hr.; E. Salazar, $18.00/hr.; J. Schmeichel, $60,725; K. Schmeichel, $59,245; H. Schrader, $52,775; A. Schubert, $58,210, FBLA, $1,438; M. Schuelke, OST-$16.75/hr.; R. Schuelke, $64,465, Math Counts, $993; J. Schulte, $63,210; M. Schwandt, $58,515; M. Schwenn, $67,435, Vocal Music, $4,902; N. Scott, $58,515; R. Scoular, $93,750; P. Seehafer, $30.30/hr.; C. Seez, OST-$16.75/hr.; C. Seidell, $17.00/hr.; J. Settje, $18.00/hr.; Ja. Shakespaere, $16.75/hr.; Ju. Shakespaere, $51,800, Asst. HS OI, $1,388, MS OI, $1,388; J. Skovbo, $17.00/hr.; D. Snaza, $121,660; J. Snaza, $57,200, Sr. Class Advisor, $932, Asst. BBB, $4,180; Man. Snaza, Head VBall, $6,024; Mar. Snaza, $57,700; B. Spiering, $18.90/hr.; D. Spors, $19.35/hr.; N. Stengel, $60,440, Ed Rising, $1,598; C. Stokesbary, $18.10/hr.; R. Sullivan, $56,585; K. Thomas, $54,200; E. Thompson, $60,440; M. Thompson, $58,755, Head FBall, $6,469; N. Thompson, $16.60/hr.; M. Thyne, $19.45/hr.; L. Tol, $19.20/hr., OST-$17.90/hr.; J. Tostenson, $64,865, MS FBall, $3,669; C. Townsend, $66,995, Asst. Track, $4,527; E. Townsend, $66,995, Head Track, $7,064, Asst. GBB, $4,840, Head XC, $7,064; A. Trapp, $59,975, .5 Sp. Olympics, $1,612, G. Tennis, $5,686, B. Tennis, $5,637; J. Trapp, $58,500, Asst. FBall, $4,489, Asst. WR, $4,221; J. Trevett, Asst. Track, $2,031; S. VanMeter, $66,140; M. Van Zee, $51,800; S. Veen, $18.00/hr.; H. Voeltz, $55,150; E. Wagar, $68,290; H. Ward, $51,800; H. Wellnitz, $71,025, NHS, $1,080, .5 MS St. Council, $540, Xtra wks, $4,859; W. Winter, Head WR, $6,248; M. Winthers, $17.60/hr.; A. Wise, $56,585; C. Wiseman, $18.55/hr.; J. Wollschlager, $71,280; Ke. Wollschlager, Head Gymnastics, $6,414; Kr. Wollschlager, $17.05/hr.; L. Wollschlager, $19.00/hr.; K. Zagami, $65,880.
/s/ Richard Schwandt,
Chairman
/s/ Nancy M. Meyer,
Business Manager
