Summit School Board Proceedings
Summit School Board Proceedings
May 13, 2026
Members present: Lisa Amdahl, Tamijo Bronson, Dustin Nelson, and Jevon Zirbel. Absent: Mark Miller
Also present: Beth Hills, Mike Schmidt, and Kaitlyn Christofferson.
At 6:06 p.m. Chairman Amdahl called the meeting to order. Dustin Nelson recognized a conflict with the May board claims. Mike Schmidt recognized a conflict with contract approvals.
Public Communications: none.
26116 Motion by Zirbel Second by Nelson approved the agenda as written. All voted aye. Motion carried.
26117 Motion by Bronson Second by Nelson to approve April 8th, 2026, regular meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
26118 Motion by Nelson Second by Zirbel to approve the financial statements. All voted aye. Motion carried. Nelson abstained from discussion.
26119 Motion by Bronson Second by Zirbel to approve the monthly claims for the month of May 2026. All voted aye. Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND
605 TILE AND DRAIN LLC, MAINTENANCE, 357.68; 95 PERCENT GROUP LLC, READING PROGRAM MATERIAL, 31,721.77; ACTIVE HEATING INC, REPAIR BAND ROOM, 899.51; BLACK HILLS SPECIAL SERVICES COOP, DISTANCE LEARNING, 240.00; CAL’S REPAIR, REPAIR, 7,993.15; CENTURY BUSINESS, LEASE PRINTING, 862.41; COFFEE CUP, FUEL, 2,870.03; DECKER EQUIPMENT, MINOR EQUIPMENT, 307.50; EASTERN COTEAU CONFERENCE, ASSESSMENT FEE, 300.00; GRANT COUNTY REVIEW, PUBLICATIONS, 143.29; IMPREST, MAY 26, 3,141.37; MASTERCARD, MAY 2026, 4,094.35; MENARD’S, SUPPLIES, 144.91, NESC, D&A POOL, 163.53; NETWORK SERVICES COMPANY, SUPPLIES, 1,361.12; RC TECHNOLOGIES, PHONE SERVICES, 263.04; ROBERTS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, SRO, 4,120.00; ROSHOLT SCHOOL, PROCUREMENT, 11.80; SD DEPT OF HEALTH, NURSING SERVICES, 1,897.50; TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, BUS OFFICE SERVICES, 113.40; TOWN OF SUMMIT, WATER, SEWER, GARBAGE, 446.03; TRI STATE WATER INC, SUPPLIES, 556.00; WAUBAY SCHOOL DISTRICT, BASKETBALL 2026, 1,885.97; PAYROLL, $116,956.59; BENEFITS, $26,805.90.
Fund TOTAL $207,656.85
CAPITAL OUTLAY
QUALE CONSTRUCTION LLP, SNOW REMOVAL, 2,637.50.
Fund TOTAL $2,637.50
SPECIAL EDUCATION
DCI, BACKGROUND CHECK, 50.00; NESC, APRIL 2026, 9,691.29; SCHMIDT, REGAN, BACKGROUND CHECK, 20.00; PAYROLL, $16,804.25; BENEFITS, $2,912.07.
Fund Total $29,477.61
BOND
US BANK ST. PAUL, BOND PAYMENT, 32,627.50.
Fund TOTAL $32,627.50
FOOD SERVICE
EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY, INC., MILK, 689.20; MASTERCARD, MAY 2026, 185.00; US FOODS, PURCHASED FOOD, 6,058.20; WHEEL EXPRESS, SHIPPING, 42.00; PAYROLL, $7,882.34; BENEFITS, $1,052.96.
Fund TOTAL $15,189.45
Nelson resumed discussion.
Superintendent Report: Mr. Schmidt updated the board on the calendar update, need for a co-op meeting, CNA completion, Tribal Consultation on May 11th, Summit School has the following job openings: Special Education Teacher/Director, Head/Asst FB Coach, Head/Asst VB Coach, JH Boys BB Coach, Paraprofessionals, and Bus Drivers.
Business Manager Report: Mrs. Christofferson reported on Summer Food Service beginning June 1st at 7:45 for breakfast and 11 for lunch, SRSA grant is completed and the Preliminary Budget for FY27 was presented.
Dean of Students Report: Mrs. Hills updated the board on smarter balance and maps scores distribution to parents, schedule for SY27 is mostly complete, ASVAB test for next year is set up.
26120 Motion by Zirbel Second by Bronson 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 7:08 p.m. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26121 Motion by Bronson Second by Nelson to approve summer hours of 8am – 2pm Monday – Thursday. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26122 Motion by Zirbel Second by Nelson to table the milk bid. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26123 Motion by Nelson Second by Bronson to approve contracts for the 2026-2027 school year. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26124 Motion by Zirbel Second by Bronson to approve resignation of Jessica Cordell as kitchen assistant, Karlie Karst as prom advisor, Vicky Gleason as Yearbook Advisor, Candace Pedersen as Teacher and Evan Pottebaum as Special Education Director. All voted aye. Motion Carried. The board thanked them for their years of service.
26125 Motion by Nelson Second by Zirbel to approve Summer 2026 Contracts: Regan Schmidt Business Office Asst $14/hr; Regan Schmidt, Dawn Wright, Nancy Pearson, and Melanie Richardson OST Teachers $15/hr; Dash Ebsen Asst OST Teacher $13/hr; Brad Arend OST Bus Driver $41.09/route big bus $25.75/route mini route; Nicole Ebsen OST Director $25/hr. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26126 Motion by Bronson Second by Nelson to approve 25-26 Head Track Coach Contract Mike Schmidt $4,310. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26127 Motion by Nelson Second by Zirbel to approve lawn service bid from Corey Schwinger for $200/mowing + trimming & 250/spray. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26128 Motion by Bronson Second by Nelson to amend 26-27 calendar by adding in Homecoming date. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26129 Motion by Zirbel Second by Nelson to approve the following SDHSAA ballot issues.
a. Division IV Superintendent – Jeff Kosters
b. Amendment I-yes
c. Amendment II -yes
d. Amendment II -yes
All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26130 Motion by Zirbel Second by Bronson to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
The next regular meeting is on Monday, June 8, beginning at 5 p.m. in the school library.
/s/ Chairman
/s/ Business Manager
