Summit School Board Proceedings
Summit School Board Proceedings
February 11, 2026
Members present: Lisa Amdahl, Tamijo Bronson, Dustin Nelson. Mark Miller via phone. Absent: Jevon Zirbel.
Also present: Karlie Karst, Nikki Pays, Beth Hills, Mike Schmidt, and Kaitlyn Christofferson.
At 6:02 p.m. Chairman Amdahl called the meeting to order. No conflicts of interest were recognized.
26081 Motion by Nelson Second by Bronson approve amended agenda to strike approval of 25-26 audit and add approval of SY27 Drivers Education Rates. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Public Communications: None.
26082 Motion by Bronson Second by Miller to approve January 14th, 2026, regular meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
26083 Motion by Nelson Second by Bronson to approve the financial statements. All voted aye. Motion carried.
26084 Motion by Miller Second by Nelson to approve the monthly claims for the month of February 2026. All voted aye. Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND
ACTIVE HEATING INC, SERVICE CALL, 435.50; CENTURY BUSINESS, LEASE PRINTING, 680.69; A.P. & Sons, SNOW REMOVAL, 2,397.97; ACTIVE HEATING INC, REPAIR, 1,018.74; CASH, PETTY CASH, 18.83; CENTURY BUSINESS, LEASE PRINTING, 919.50; CNA SURETY, SURETY BOND, 100.00; COFFEE CUP, FUEL, 2,146.08; EACHEN INC., WALK IN FREEZER REPAIR, 600.80; FLORENCE SCHOOL, DARE TO SHARE, 1,950.00; GRANT COUNTY REVIEW, PUBLICATIONS, 44.12; IXL LEARNING SITE, LICENSE, 190.00; IMPREST, FEB 2026, 3,228.38; J.W. PEPPER & SON INC, MUSIC, 2.75; JOSTENS, YEARBOOK, 1,270.90; MASTERCARD, FEB 2026, 348.52; MENARD’S, SUPPLIES, 224.31; MILBANK GLASS & MORE, REPAIR, 324.00; MINDER, DORI, REIMBURSE, 29.68; NESC, JAN 2026, 39.95; NETWORK SERVICES COMPANY, SUPPLIES, 698.46; NORTHEAST TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL, 25-26 ASSESSMENT, 8,935.00; OLSON’S PEST TECHNICIANS, PEST CONTROL, 140.00; RC TECHNOLOGIES, PHONE SERVICES, 261.02; SHRED-IT, SHREDDING SERVICES, 82.66; SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, HONOR BAND FESTIVAL, 40.00; TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, TIME MANAGEMENT, 113.40; TOWN OF SUMMIT, WATER, SEWER, GARBAGE, 472.12; PAYROLL, $113,595.83; BENEFITS, $26,321.89. Fund TOTAL $165,514.91.
CAPITAL OUTLAY
HM RECEIVABLES CO LLC, TE SCIENCE BOOKS, 172.55; MASTERCARD, FEB 2026, 7.99; RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC., EQUIPMENT, 7,438.54. Fund TOTAL $7,619.08
SPECIAL EDUCATION
MASTERCARD, FEB 2026, 43.94; NESC, JAN 2026, 9,691.29; PAYROLL, $17,365.84; BENEFITS, $2,931.98. Fund Total $30,033.05.
FOOD SERVICE
CWD DISTRIBUTING CO. OF FARGO, LLC, PURCHASED FOOD, 649.48; EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY, INC., MILK, 750.90; MASTERCARD, FEB 2026, 58.49; PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE - MARSHALL, PURCHASED FOOD, 700.38; US FOODS, PURCHASED FOOD, 7,622.79; PAYROLL, $8,146.13; BENEFITS, $1,064.81.
Fund TOTAL $18,992.98.
Superintendent Report: Mr. Schmidt provided a legislative update, building and grounds update, working on Homeland Security Grant, in need of many substitutes in the upcoming days, Drivers Education dates for July were presented, NESC update and school year 26-27 calendar was presented.
Business Manager Report: Mrs. Christofferson has submitted impact aid application and will be attending the Northern Plains Insurance Pool meeting March 11th. The board was presented with the 2023-2024 Stat Digest report from the Dept of Education. Deadline for a school board candidate to file a nominating petition or withdraw their name from the ballot is March 24th at 5 p.m.
Dean of Students Report: Mrs. Hills updated the board on a successful NAEP testing, meeting in Aberdeen with the Needs Assessment Team, and Smarter Balance Training in February. Seniors are working on FASFA’s and scholarships. Six students are signed up for NTHS next year and two are on a waiting list.
26085 Motion by Nelson Second by Bronson to approve 26-27 calendar. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26086 Motion by Miller Second by Nelson to approve SY 26-27 drivers’ education rates of $250 for in district $300 for out of district students. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26087 Motion by Nelson Second by Bronson to approve surplus items at no value (list available in business office). All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26088 Motion by Miller Second by Bronson to issue administrative contract for SY 26-27. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26089 Motion by Nelson Second by Miller to adjourn the meeting at 6:37 p.m. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
The next regular meeting is at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
/s/ Chairman
/s/ Business Manager
