Summit School Board Proceedings January 14, 2026
Summit School Board Proceedings
January 14, 2026
Members present: Lisa Amdahl, Tamijo Bronson, Dustin Nelson, and Jevon Zirbel. Mark Miller via phone.
Also present: Caleb Dekam, Beth Hills, Mike Schmidt, and Kaitlyn Christofferson.
At 6 p.m. Chairman Amdahl called the meeting to order. No conflicts of interest were recognized.
26074 Motion by Bronson Second by Nelson approve the agenda as written. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Public Communications: On behalf of the teachers and staff, Mr. DeKam presented the board with a thank you card and meat and cheese tray for school board appreciation month.
26075 Motion by Zirbel Second by Miller to approve December 10th, 2025, regular meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
26076 Motion by Nelson Second by Bronson to approve the financial statements. All voted aye. Motion carried.
26077 Motion by Miller Second by Zirbel to approve the monthly claims for the month of January 2026. All voted aye. Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND
ACTIVE HEATING INC, SERVICE CALL, 435.50; CENTURY, BUSINESS LEASE PRINTING, 680.69; COFFEE CUP, FUEL, 1,507.14; COMPASS PARTNERS IN LEARNING, FT HS STUDENT, 240.00; GRANT COUNTY REVIEW, BOARD PUBLICATIONS, 68.40; GRAVES IT SOLUTIONS, SUBSCRIPTION, 1,400.00; GREAT PLAINS LUTHERAN SCHOOL, ONE ACT PLAY, 725.00; HILLYARD INC, SUPPLIES, 1,008.30; IMPREST, JAN 2026, 2,299.99; J.W. PEPPER & SON INC, MUSIC, 102.08; JOSTENS, DIPLOMAS, 134.50; LARRY’S LUMBER, LUMBER, 14.36; LEOLA SCHOOL DISTRICT, REGION VB, 47.40; NESC, SERVICES, 39.95; OLSON’S PEST TECHNICIANS, PEST CONTROL, 140.00; PRINT PRECISION, CHECKS, 352.94; RC TECHNOLOGIES, PHONE SERVICES, 259.08; ROYS SPORT SHOP, AWARDS, 394.20; SD DEPT OF HEALTH, NURSING SERVICES, 1,661.00; SUMMIT SCHOOL, JAN 26, 273.06; TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, SERVICES, 113.40; TOWN OF SUMMIT, WATER, SEWER, GARBAGE, 422.18 ;TRI STATE WATER INC, SALT, 826.85; WAUBAY SCHOOL DISTRICT, VB 2026, 757.04; PAYROLL, $112,491.04; BENEFITS, $26,009.87.
Fund TOTAL $152,403.97
CAPITAL OUTLAY
DAKTRONICS, SHOT CLOCK, 2,595.00; EACHEN INC., REPAIR, 746.52; IMPREST, JAN 2026, 801.47; Ridge Electric, ENTRY LIGHTS, 1,434.00; WILMOT PLUMBING, WATER FOUNTAIN & FAUCET PROJECT, 15,678.15; Fund TOTAL $21,255.14
SPECIAL EDUCATION
DCI, JAN 2026, 50.00; NESC, SERVICES, 9,691.29; PAYROLL, $15,965.86; BENEFITS, $2,960.59.
Fund Total $28,667.74
FOOD SERVICE
CWD DISTRIBUTING CO. OF FARGO, LLC, REFUND, 1,179.53; DCI, JAN 2026, 50.00; EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY, INC., MILK, 799.48; PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE - MARSHALL, PURCHASED FOOD, 708.29; US FOODS, SUPPLIES, 4,819.00; PAYROLL, $6,038.34; BENEFITS, $846.12.
Fund TOTAL $14,440.76
Superintendent Report: Mr. Schmidt provided a legislative update, progress on CNA, reading grant update, Brett Garland seminar and site walk through, the front office check in system and SY27 Calendar.
Business Manager Report: Mrs. Christofferson provided the board with the ESSA Survey. Progress on W-2’s, 1095’s and 1099’s and impact aid application were discussed.
Dean of Students Report: Mrs. Hills updated the board on NAEP testing on Jan 27th for 8th graders and SD ACT training, Snow Week begins next week, January 19th.
26078 Motion by Zirbel Second by Nelson to approve surplus items at no value (list available in business office). All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26079 Motion by Nelson Second by Bronson to approve Paraprofessional contract for Natasha Zirbel $17.19/hr. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
26080 Motion by Miller Second by Bronson to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 p.m. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
The next regular meeting is at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.
/s/ Chairman
/s/ Business Manager
