Summit School Board Proceedings
Summit School Board Proceedings
July 8, 2026
CONFLICTS DISCLOSURE: “an inquiry for conflicts disclosure prior to the consideration of any substantive matters; the person subject to this Act publicly discloses his or her interest in a contract, direct benefit or other conflict with any matter on the agenda; the person is excused from discussion and consideration of such matters; the board determines the matter underlying the conflict is fair, reasonable, and not contrary to the public interest; and the disclosure is included in the minutes which are publicly available.”
Members present: Lisa Amdahl, Tamijo Bronson (5:38), Dustin Nelson and Jevon Zirbel. Absent: Mark Miller
Also present: Beth Hills, Mike Schmidt and Kaitlyn Christofferson
At 5:35 p.m. Chairman Amdahl called the meeting to order. Dustin Nelson recognized a conflict of interest with the July claims.
Preliminary Budget Hearing/Public Communications
26150 Motion by Zirbel Second by Nelson to approve the end of June 2026 Claims. All voted aye. Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND
CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, FIELD TRIP, 216.00; DAKOTA WESTERN CORP, SUPPLIES, 820.00; DECKER EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, 847.82; IMPREST, JUNE 2026, 40.00; RC TECHNOLOGIES, PHONE SERVICE, 150.07; SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF SD, SUMMER CONFERENCE, 100.00; SHEYENNE TRANSPORT LLC, REPAIRS, 1,261.50. FUND TOTAL, $3,435.39.
FOOD SERVICE
US FOODS, SUPPLIES, 2,564.27. FUND TOTAL, $2,564.27.
26151 Motion by Bronson Second by Nelson to approve the June 23rd, 2026, Special Board Meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
26152 Motion by Bronson Second by Nelson to adjourn the final meeting of the 2026 fiscal year at 5:45 p.m. All voted aye. Motion carried.
27000 At 5:45 p.m. Business Manager Christofferson calls the meeting to order for the 2027 fiscal year and swear in Tamijo Bronson and Dustin Nelson for respective three-year terms.
27001 Business Manager calls for Nominations for Chairman. Nelson nominated Amdahl chairman Second by Bronson. Motion by Bronson Second by Nelson for nominations to cease. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
27002 Chairman Amdahl resumes the meeting. Amdahl asked for nominations for Vice Chair. Zirbel nominated Bronson, second by Nelson. Motion by Nelson Second by Zirbel for nominations to cease. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
27003 Motion by Bronson second by Nelson to approve the agenda as written. All voted aye. Motion carried
27004 Motion by Zirbel second by Bronson to approve the July 2026 Claims. All voted aye. Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND
605 TILE AND DRAIN LLC, MAINTENANCE, 195.83; AMPLIFY EDUCATION INC, CURRICULUM, 8,843.16; ASBSD 26-27, DUES, 943.25; BLACK HILLS SPECIAL SERVICES COOP, LITERACY NETWORK FACILITATORS, 4,500.00; BRAMBLE PARK ZOO, FIELD TRIP, 308.00; COFFEE CUP, FUEL, 481.24; EBOARD SOLUTIONS SIMBLI, SUBSCRIPTION, 1,000.00; GRANT COUNTY REVIEW, BOARD PUBLICATIONS, 322.35; IMPACT SCHOOLS OF SD 26-27, DUES, 750.00; KREGE FAMILY CHIRO PC, BUS PHYSICAL, 90.00; MASTERCARD, JULY 2026, 3,063.56; MENARD’S, SUPPLIES, 93.83; NESC, SERVICES, 53.25; NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION, MAPS, 3,699.50; REPORTER & FARMER, BOARD PUBLICATIONS, 202.80; SCHWINGER, COREY, MOWING, 400.00; SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP., LICENSES, 2,338.03; SOUTH DAKOTA SOCIET FOR TECHOLOGY IN EDUCATION 26-27, MEMBERSHIP, 30.00; TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, 123.12; TOWN OF SUMMIT, SEWER, WATER, AND GARBAGE, 359.96; PAYROLL, $116,504.90; BENEFITS, $27,733.24. FUND TOTAL, $172,036.02.
CAPITAL OUTLAY
FOREMAN SALES & SERVICE INC, CHEV COLLINS 26 MINI, 98,945.00; HILLYARD INC, GYM FLOOR COVER, 22,990.32; MASTERCARD, JULY 2026, 1,019.97; RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC., LAPTOP W/PEN, 47,010.00; SODAK CONCRETE COATINGS, FLOOR COATING, 29,010.97; SOFTWARE FOR ADMINISTRATORS, SOFTWARE, 6,200.00; FUND TOTAL, $205,176.26.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
MASTERCARD, JULY 2026, 245.68; NESC, SERVICES, 9,862.78; PAYROLL, $9,619.72; BENEFITS, $1,948.53. FUND TOTAL, $21,676.71.
FOOD SERVICE
INFINITE CAMPUS 26-27, LICENSE, 955.60; US FOODS, PURCHASED FOOD, 1,779.42; PAYROLL, $6,953.29; BENEFITS, $797.49. FUND TOTAL, $10,455.80.
Appointments and Authorizations:
a. Business Manager as Board Clerk, Board Treasurer, and Investment Officer: Kaitlyn Christofferson
b. Official Depositories: Minnwest Bank – Summit SD
c. School Attorney: Rodney Freeman of Churchill, Manolis, Freeman, Kludt & Burns LLP – Huron SD KSB Law – Sioux Falls
d. Official Newspaper: Grant County Review – Milbank SD
e. Appoint Lisa Forcier Director of Special Education
f. Superintendent as Section 504 Officer, Title IX, Food Service, Coordinator for NESC and NTHS, and all federally funded programs; also giving the Business Manager authority to sign for all of the above listed programs.
g. Truant Officer, Privacy Official, and Homeless Liaison: Mike Schmidt
h. Representative and Alternate for Sexual Discrimination: Mike Schmidt, Lisa Amdahl Alternate
i. NESC Board Representative: Jevon Zirbel
j. NTHS Board Representative: Tamijo Bronson
k. Superintendent to close school in emergency situations: Mike Schmidt, in his absence, Kaitlyn Christofferson and/or Beth Hills
l. Negotiations Team: Tamijo Bronson and Dustin Nelson
m. Capital Outlay Committee: Mark Miller, Mike Schmidt, Kaitlyn Christofferson
n. Representative to the Equalization Board: Jevon Zirbel
o. Appraisers for Surplus Property: Mark Miller & Kaitlyn Christofferson
p. Participation in the Northeast Education Cooperative and the NESC Special Education Comprehensive Plan and School Organizational Structure Form.
q. 2026-2027 School Improvement Plan
r. Participation in mutual Bus Assistance Pact.
s. 2026-2027 Crisis Management Plan
t. Membership to South Dakota United School Association
u. Legislative Representative for ASBSD: Tamijo Bronson
v. Cooperative Committee: Tamijo Bronson
w. School’s Official Financial Signer: Tamijo Bronson, Kaitlyn Christofferson, and Dustin Nelson. Kaitlyn Christofferson and Mike Schmidt on the Custodial account only.
27005 Motion by Bronson Second by Zirbel to approve the above appointments and authorizations (items A-W), All voted aye. Motion carried.
Communication Items:
Superintendent Report: Mr. Schmidt congratulated Vicky Gleason on winning SDCTE’s 2026 Teacher of the Year. Upcoming events include teacher in-service Aug 11-12, Open House Aug 11th from 3-6pm, and 7th grade orientation on Aug 4th, sports meeting Aug 3rd, FB begins Aug 5th and VB & CC begin Aug 10th, Mr. Schmidt will be attending the State Superintendent Convention this month. Bathroom updates, lockers, flooring and gym updates were discussed, consolidated application completed and 21st Century Grant discussed. Alumni Supper is on July 10th in the School Cafeteria. The Summit School has the following positions open: Transportation Director, Paraprofessionals, Athletic Director, Head/Asst/JH VB Coach, Asst FB Coach, JH GBB Coach, JH BBB Coach, Head Track Coach and Yearbook Advisor.
Business Manager Report: Mrs. Christofferson reported on change in hours July 20-24th for Summer Food Service Program to accommodate swimming lessons and drivers’ education. Mrs. Christofferson congratulated Mr. Schmidt on receiving Region I High Principal Award for School Year 25-26.
Approvals:
a. Set the business manager’s bond at $200,000 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year with the premium paid by the school.
b. Set Lunch Prices for the 2026-2027 program year Breakfast: Elem-1.95, Secondary-$2.20, Adults-$3.25. Lunch: Elem-$3.15, Secondary-$3.30, Adult- $5.10, Board pay lunch seconds $1.00.
c. Set Admission Prices: Students $3, Adults $5; Doubleheaders: Students $4, Adults $6; Season Passes: Adults $40, Students $0, Senior Citizens 55+ $0, $20 out of district student passes
d. Set Board Member Pay – same $60.
e. Set Substitute Teacher Pay - $115/day
f. Set Transportation Schedule pay $20.89 per round trip non CDL driver mini route, $26.11 per round trip CDL driver mini route, $2 per mile beyond 60. $41.67 mid-large bus route up to 60 miles, $2 per mile beyond 60. Fueling or washing vehicles $14.27/hour, $15.87/hour for Watertown route. $27.25/hour for activity trips, $15/practice trip.
g. Set School Board Meetings to the second Wednesday of each month 6:00 p.m. (subject to change).
h. Approve the FY 2027 budget.
27006 Motion by Nelson Second by Zirbel to approve the above approvals (items A-H). All voted aye. Motion Carried
27007 Motion by Bronson Second by Nelson to approve OST contract Cooper Ebsen $15/hr. All voted aye. Motion Carried
27008 Motion by Nelson Second by Zirbel to approve surplus items. List in business office. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
27009 Motion by Zirbel Second by Bronson to approve US Food Service Bid. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
27010 Motion by Bronson Second by Nelson to adjourn the meeting at
6:39 p.m. All voted aye. Motion Carried. The next regular meeting is at 6 p.m. on August 12, 2026.
/s/ Chairman
/s/ Business Manager
