Summit School Board Proceedings
Summit School Board Proceedings
March 11, 2026
Members present: Lisa Amdahl, Tamijo Bronson, Dustin Nelson, Mark Miller and Jevon Zirbel.
Also present: Brittany Graf, Ryan Kohl, Beth Hills, Mike Schmidt, and Kaitlyn Christofferson.
At 5:02 p.m. Chairman Amdahl called the meeting to order. Dustin Nelson recognized a conflict of interest with the March Board Claims.
26090 Motion by Bronson Second by Zirbel approved the amended agenda removing approval of FY25 Audit Report. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Public Communications: Ryan Kohl introduced himself to the board and discussed his platform. Mrs. Graf discussed the 4th grade field trip to Pierre and SD History Book they published.
26091 Motion by Miller Second by Nelson to approve February 11th, 2026 regular meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
26092 Motion by Zirbel Second by Bronson to approve the financial statements. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Nelson abstained from discussion.
26093 Motion by Miller Second by Zirbel to approve the monthly claims for the month of March 2026. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Nelson resumed meeting participation.
26094 Motion by Nelson Second by Miller to enter into executive session for SDCL 1-25-2(1) personnel matter. All voted aye. Motion carried. Chairman Amdahl declares them out of executive session at 5:34 p.m. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
GENERAL FUND
605 TILE AND DRAIN LLC, SERVICE, 358.39; BLACK HILLS SPECIAL SERVICES COOP, JAN 26, 480.00; CENTURY BUSINESS LEASE, SUPPLIES, 992.44; COFFEE CUP, FUEL, 1,805.45; DAKOTA WESTERN CORP, SUPPLIES, 784.40; ELO CPAs & ADVISORS, AUDIT, 8,842.86; GRANT COUNTY REVIEW, PUBLICATIONS, 69.81; HILLYARD INC, PART, 65.60; IMPREST, MARCH 26, 2,978.83; J.W. PEPPER & SON INC, ALTO SAX PIECE, 63.99; KSB LAW, LEGAL SERVICES, 283.50; LINDHOLM, BRIANNA, MARCH 2026, 90.00; MASTERCARD, MARCH 2026, 779.07; MENARD’S, 80.27; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, HONOR SOCIETY, 385.00; NESC, MARCH 2026, 39.95; OLSON’S PEST TECHNICIANS, PEST CONTROL, 140.00; RC TECHNOLOGIES, PHONE SERVICES, 262.84; SHEYENNE TRANSPORT LLC, REPAIR, 372.31; STRANG, AUBREY, MAR 2026, 220.00; STRANG, JOHN, MAR 2026, 905.00; STUDENT, MAR 2026, 80.00; TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, BUS OFF SERVICES, 113.40; TOWN OF SUMMIT, WATER, SEWER, AND GARBAGE, 464.55; STUDENT, MAR 2026, 360.00; PAYROLL, $112,788.06; BENEFITS, $26,139.08. Fund TOTAL, $159,944.80
CAPITAL OUTLAY
MASTERCARD, MARCH 2026, 6.49. Fund TOTAL, $6.49.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
NESC, MARCH 2026, 9,691.29; US FOODS, PURCHASED FOOD, 15.00; PAYROLL, $15,980.72; BENEFITS, $2,803.41. Fund Total, $28,490.42.
FOOD SERVICE
EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY, INC., MILK, 532.48; MASTERCARD, MARCH 2026, 95.39; PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE - MARSHALL, PURCHASED FOOD, 1,324.10; PYE BARKER, INSPECTION, 469.00; US FOODS, PURCHASED FOOD, 6,684.80; PAYROLL, $7,780.36; BENEFITS, $1,021.80. Fund TOTAL $17,907.93
Superintendent Report: Mr. Schmidt updated the board on the need for a track coach, staff’s intent to negotiate, summer OST, legislative update, snow day hours, e-rate project, youth volleyball program and homeland security grant.
Business Manager Report: Mrs. Christofferson reported on the FY25 audit report, playground request, 21st Century Grant, EMC Dividend, unknown material in waterline, petitions for election are due March 24th by 5pm, and NPIP insurance rates.
Dean of Students Report: Mrs. Hills updated the board on juniors and seniors attending a mock trial, 8th graders NTHS tour, PI day tomorrow, National History Day students advancing, government day, Starbase for 5th graders and choral fest.
26095 Motion by Bronson Second by Zirbel to approve surplus items at no value (list available in business office). All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26096 Motion by Miller Second by Nelson to approve contracts for Mike Schmidt, Superintendent SY27; Kaitlyn Christofferson, Business Manager SY27; and Beth Hills, Dean of Students SY27. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26097 Motion by Nelson Second by Miller to approve superintendent, business manager, dean of students, certified teaching staff, department heads, and classified, custodial collective bargaining units. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26098 Motion by Zirbel Second by Bronson to adjourn the meeting at 6:07 p.m. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
The next regular meeting is on Wednesday, April 8th beginning at 4 p.m. with staff negotiations in the school library.
/s/ Chairman
/s/ Business Manager
