Milbank School District Board Proceedings
Milbank School District Board Proceedings
October 12, 2026
President Schwandt called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. 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 Sarah Ward, Kathy Ward, Dan Snaza, Andrea Hagen, Ryan Scoular, Dave Graf, and Paul Sayler.
President Schwandt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
No one addressed the Board during the Community Input Session.
Motion by Seffrood and seconded by Christensen to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. 5-0
Discussion Items: School Calendar for 2027-28.
Motion by Seffrood and seconded by Trevett to approve the consent agenda that included:
• Approve the minutes of the September School Board Meeting.
• Accept the Business Manager’s Financial Report.
Business Manager’s Monthly Report: General Fund: Balance 9-1-26, $1,365,738.82. Revenues: Taxes, $43,046.71; Interest, $173.24; Admissions, $7,194.25; Local Misc, $9,974.69; Medicaid Direct Services, $2,883.64; County Apportionment, $274.83; State Aid, $256,030.00; Federal Sources, $1,025.00. Expenditures: Salaries-Instructional, $352,644.58; Salaries-Support Services, $136,413.21; Salaries-Co-curricular, $25,890.86; Benefits-Instructional, $97,230.94; Benefits-Support Services, $43,958.39; Benefits-Co-Curricular, $4,056.17; Purchased Services, $124,473.79; Supplies, $53,700.93; Other, $1,142.00. Journal Entries, $44,300.00. Balance 9-30-26, $891,130.31.
Capital Outlay Fund: Balance 9-1-26, $811,659.88. Revenues: Taxes, $25,580.59; Interest, $102.96; Misc Income, $42,400.05. Expenditures: Purchased Services, $6,913.28; Supplies, $61,223.81; Capital Acquisitions, $26,492.70; Other, $2,368.84. Balance 9-30-26, $782,744.85.
Special Education Fund: Balance 9-1-26, $444,080.77. Revenues: Taxes, $16,258.61; Interest, $56.33; Medicaid Direct, $961.21; State Aid, $37,245.00; Federal Sources, $96.66. Expenditures: Salaries-Instructional, $100,683.64; Salaries-Support Services, $22,045.94; Benefits-Instructional, $31,950.02; Benefits-Support Services, $6,593.06; Purchased Services, $38,812.87; Supplies, $4,710.37. Journal Entries, ($159,053.00). Balance 9-30-26, $134,849.68.
Bond Redemption Fund: Balance 9-1-26, ($397,548.99). Revenues: Taxes, $8,218.66. Balance 9-30-26, ($389,330.33).
Lunch Fund: Balance 9-1-26, $100,945.48. Revenues: Student Meals, $14,021.97; Adult Meals, $2,566.90; Ala Carte Sales, $3,587.00; Federal Sources, $18,504.05. Expenditures: Salaries-Support Services, $24,267.99; Benefits-Support Services, $9,122.23; Purchased Services, $93.74. Journal Entries, ($44,300.00.) Balance 9-30-26, $61,841.44.
Enterprise Fund: Balance 9-1-26, $13,430.35. Expenditures: Purchased Services, $458.57. Balance 9-30-26, $12,971.78. Promissory Notes to General Fund: $51,500.00.
Custodial Accounts: Balance 9-1-26, $728,692.22. Revenues, $212,740.91. Expenditures, $156,350.73. Balance 9-30-26, $785,082.40.
• Approve the bills presented for payment.
Bills Presented for Payment: Al’s Body Shop, Repairs, $308.42; Amazon Capital Services, Supplies, $6,844.75; Band Shoppe, Supplies, $530.30; Michele Benike, Coaching Class, $35.00; Berens Market, Supplies, $569.92; Beyond Outdoors, Grounds Upkeep, $1,875.00; Big Stone Therapies, Professional Services, $29,743.78; Blick Art Materials, Supplies, $809.86; BMO Harris Card, Supplies/Travel, $9,690.98; Brewster Building Center, Supplies, $784.53; Cedar Shore Resort, Staff Travel, $739.17; Century Business Products, Copier Payment, $2,488.97; Chase Cards, Supplies/Travel, $4,368.51; City of Milbank, Field Painting, $1,837.50; City of Milbank, Water/Sewer, $3,298.09; Continental Press, Supplies, $282.24; DeFea Transportation, Busing, $106,016.85; Elite Drain & Sewer Cleaning, Repairs, $257.50; EMC Insurance, Liability, $1,162.00; First Western Equipment Finance, Floor Scrubber, $649.00; G&R Controls, Repairs, $3,480.95; Grant County Review, Advertising, $288.29; Grant Roberts Ambulance Service, Professional Services, $600.00; Health Equity, HSA Fees, $106.00; Hillyard, Supplies, $4,607.46; Horace Mann Life Ins, Professional Services, $56.25; Imagine Learning, Books, $39,855.31; Imprest Fund, Registration, $914.39; Imprest Fund, Professional Services, $4,668.09; Innovative Office Solutions, Furniture, $2,733.14; ITC, Phone Service, $293.72; Sara Johnson, Registration, $174.80; JW Pepper, Supplies, $31.10; Lunchtime Solutions, Professional Services, $80,069.83; Marsh & McLennan Agency, Insurance, $2,833.83; Mid-American Research Chemical, Supplies, $1,767.50; Midland Publishing & Printing, $311.31; Milbank School Lunch Program, Supervisor Meals, $2,127.15; MRG Hauff, Supplies, $8,978.00; NE Area Elementary Principal’s Assn, Dues, $70.00; Northwestern Area School, Supplies, $379.19; Northwestern Energy, Natural Gas, $1,209.21; Otter Tail, Lights/Power, $24,388.14; Oxygen Service Company, Supplies, $344.13; Popplers Music Store, Supplies, $379.62; Pye Barker Fire & Safety, Repairs, $512.25; Janell Reyelts, Per Diem, $56.00; Riverside Insights, Supplies, $687.15; Amy Rutherford, Refund, $118.00; Sarlettes Music, Repairs, $2,006.66; Scholastic Magazines, Supplies, $41.51; School Nurse Supply, Supplies, $922.56; School Specialty, Supplies, $700.37; Kari Schmeichel, Per Diem, $56.00; Alexis Schubert, Staff Travel, $265.00; Schwandt Law Prof, Attorney Fees, $178.75; SD Dept of Human Services, Residential Services, $15,961.66; Sioux Valley Coop, Fuel, $2,093.51; Smart Sense, Software Renewal, $540.00; Star Laundry & Dry Cleaners, Cleaning Service, $484.35; Traci Stein, Refund, $45.40; Nicole Stengel, Per Diem, $124.00; Taylor Music, Supplies, $565.00; Thompson Mechanical, Repairs, $11,416.86; Brianna Tillma, Refund, $40.00; Time Management Systems, Software License, $3,774.00; Christine Townsend, Per Diem, $124.00; Trapp Plumbing Co, Repairs, $1,637.61; Jay Trenhaile, Professional Services, $5,277.77; Tri-State Water, Supplies, $38.25; Twin Valley Tire, Repairs, $6,082.27; Unzen Motors, Repairs, $444.36; US Omni & TSACG Compliance, Professional Service, $50.00; Valley Office Products, Supplies, $397.94; Verizon Wireless, Phone Service, $99.48; Whetstone Sanitation, Garbage Collection, $1,710.00, Zaner Bloser, Curriculum, $1,200.00.
• Repayment of Promissory Note from Lunch to General Fund $44,300.
Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Trevett and seconded by Christensen to accept the resignation of Herendira Salazar as a Paraprofessional. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Thue and seconded by Seffrood to approve the Snow Day Plan for the 2026-27 school year. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Christensen and seconded by Trevett to approve the hiring of Bobbi Meyer as Lesson Assistant at a rate of $25 per hour. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Seffrood and seconded by Thue to approve the hiring of Alexis Schubert as Head Debate Coach at a stipend of $6,024. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Seffrood and seconded by Christensen to approve the hiring of Anna Hieserich as Assistant Debate Coach at a stipend of $3,253. Motion carried. 5-0
Two bid proposals were received from Combined Building Specialties for new Armory bleachers. Bid A proposed a permanent truncation at middle section at a cost of $548,203 and Bid B proposed a recoverable truncation at middle section at a cost of $557,823. Both bid prices include removal and dumpster fees. All electrical is done by others. Motion by Thue and seconded Trevett to approve Bid B at a cost of $557,823. Motion carried. 5-0
Motion by Christensen and seconded by Seffrood to approve purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Suburban at a total cost of $62,000 from Unzen Motors Inc. Price includes trade-in allowances for a 2009 GMC YUKON and a 2016 Dodge Journey. Motion carried. 5-0
Paul and Kelly Sayler requested an executive session hearing. The request did not proceed for lack of a motion or second.
Reports were received by Elementary Principal, David Graf, Middle School Principal/AD, Ryan Scoular, High School Principal, Dan Snaza, and Special Services Director, Andrea Hagen.
Superintendent Downes reported on the following:
1. 2027-28 Enrollment Report 1017.86 K-12.
2. PRF
3. Teacher Pay Accountability
4. Boys & Girls Club had 77 students attend on the school vacation day of October 12, 2026.
Motion by Thue and seconded by Christensen to enter executive session for legal matters pursuant to SDCL 1.25.3 at 6:27 p.m. Motion carried. 5-0
Chairman Schwandt declared executive session over at 7:11 p.m. and regular session resumed.
Motion by Thue and seconded by Trevett to adjourn at 7:12 p.m. Motion carried. 5-0
The next School Board meeting is set for Monday, November 9, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of the High School Building.
/s/ Richard Schwandt,
Chairman
/s/ Nancy M. Meyer,
Business Manager
