Summit School Board Proceedings
Summit School Board Proceedings
April 8, 2026
Members present: Tamijo Bronson, Dustin Nelson, Mark Miller, and Jevon Zirbel. Via Phone: Lisa Amdahl.
Also present: Beth Hills, Mike Schmidt, and Kaitlyn Christofferson.
At 4 p.m. Vice-Chairman Bronson called the meeting to order. No conflicts of interest were recognized.
26099 Motion by Nelson Second by Zirbel approved the agenda as written. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Amdahl called in.
26100 Motion by Zirbel Second by Miller to Motion to enter into executive session for the purpose of negotiations (SDCL 1-25-2:4). All voted aye. Motion Carried. Vice-Chairman Bronson declares them out of executive session at 7:52 p.m.
Amdahl left the meeting.
Public Communications: none.
26101 Motion by Miller Second by Nelson to approve March 11th, 2026, regular meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
26102 Motion by Nelson Second by Zirbel to approve the financial statements. All voted aye. Motion carried.
26103 Motion by Zirbel Second by Nelson to approve the monthly claims for the month of April 2026. All voted aye. Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND
A.P. & Sons, SNOW REMOVAL, 969.39; ACTIVE HEATING INC, SERVICE CALL, 1,968.87; BLACK HILLS SPECIAL SERVICES COOP, CLASSES, 240.00; CENTURY BUSINESS, LEASE PRINTING, 930.62; COFFEE CUP, FUEL, 2,587.85; GRANT COUNTY REVIEW, PUBLICATIONS, 52.33; IMAGINE LEARNING, SEMESTER COURSE, 825.00; IMPREST, APRIL 26, 2,764.93; KSB LAW, LEGAL SERVICES, 535.50; MASTERCARD, APRIL 2026, 180.28; MENARD’S, SUPPLIES, 188.82; MRG HAUFF, AWARDS, 139.80; NESC, SERVICES, 39.95; NORTHEAST TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL, APRIL 26, 8,935.00; OLSON’S PEST TECHNICIANS, PEST CONTROL, 140.00; RC TECHNOLOGIES, PHONE SERVICE, 266.08; RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC., COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, 33,194.00; SHEYENNE TRANSPORT LLC, BRAKE MAINTENANCE, 180.00; SHRED-IT, SHREDDING SERVICES, 80.86; TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, APRIL 26, 113.40; TOWN OF SUMMIT, WATER, SEWER, GARBAGE, 441.06; TRI STATE WATER INC, APRIL 26, 47.75; PAYROLL, $106,894.89; BENEFITS, $25,517.69. Fund TOTAL, $187,234.07.
CAPITAL OUTLAY
HILLYARD INC, EQUIPMENT, 4,640.09; RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC., COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, 6,649.13. Fund TOTAL, $11,289.22.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
NESC, SERVICES, 9,691.29; PAYROLL, $16,184.27; BENEFITS, $2,841.44. Fund Total, $28,717.
FOOD SERVICE
EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY, INC., MILK, 469.39; PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE - MARSHALL, PURCHASED FOOD, 2,056.70; US FOODS, PURCHASED FOOD, 4,585.54; PAYROLL, $7,124.82; BENEFITS, $953.00. Fund TOTAL, $15,189.45.
Superintendent Report: Mr. Schmidt updated the board on graduation May 16th, the upcoming end of year events, literacy grant, CNA updates, Homeland Security Grant updates, and bus #3. Summit School has the following job openings: Junior High Teacher, Head/Asst FB Coach, Head/Asst VB Coach, JH Boys BB Coach.
Business Manager Report: Mrs. Christofferson reported on the FY25 audit report, there is no election due to no contest, Mrs. Bronson and Mr. Nelson will begin their respective 3-year terms July 2026, SDASBO conference is in April, Summit School is accepting bids for lawn care services.
Dean of Students Report: Mrs. Hills updated the board on juniors completing ACT testing, smarter balance testing beginning next week and beginning SY27 schedule.
26104 Motion by Nelson Second by Miller to enter into executive session for SDCL 1-25-2(2) student matter. All voted aye. Motion carried. Vice-Chairman Bronson declares them out of executive session at 8:13 p.m. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26105 Motion by Zirbel Second by Miller to enter into executive session for SDCL 1-25-2(1) personnel matter. All voted aye. Motion carried. Vice-Chairman Bronson declares them out of executive session at 8:15 p.m. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26106 Motion by Nelson Second by Miller to non-renew the contract of Noel Kerr Caneda for the 2026-2027 school year. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26107 Motion by Miller Second by Zirbel to approve resignation of Heath Heggelund. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26108 Motion by Zirbel Second by Nelson to issue certified contracts for the 2026-2027 school year. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26109 Motion by Nelson Second by Zirbel to issue classified contracts for the 2026-2027 school year. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26110 Motion by Miller Second by Zirbel to approve surplus bus #3. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26111 Motion by Nelson Second by Miller to renew Northern Plains Insurance Pool membership and approve the final quote. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26112 Motion by Zirbel Second by Nelson to approve the resolution authorizing membership in the SDHSAA. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26113 Motion by Miller Second by Nelson to approve SAEG’s request to utilize a school bus for swimming lessons. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26114 Motion by Miller Second by Nelson to FY25 Audit Report. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26115 Motion by Miller Second by Zirbel to adjourn the meeting at 8:26 p.m. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
The next regular meeting is on Wednesday, May 13, beginning at 6 p.m. in the school library.
/s/ Chairman
/s/ Business Manager
