Summit School District 54-6 Board Proceedings • April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021

Members present: Lisa Amdahl, Tamijo Bronson, Carrie Rauen, and Ferdy Zirbel. Absent: Mark Miller.

Also present: Sheriff Appel, Vanessa Bloom, Brittany Graf, Beth Hills, Hillori Pearson, Nancy Purdy, Mike Schmidt and Kaitlyn Christofferson.

At 4:07 p.m. Chairman Zirbel called the meeting to order. No conflict of interest was recognized. 

21107 Motion by Rauen Second by Amdahl to approve the amended agenda to include resignation. All voted aye. Motion carried.

21108 Motion by Amdahl Second by Bronson to enter into Executive Session at 4:08 p.m. for the purpose of negotiations (SDCL 1-25-2(4)). Chairman Zirbel declared them out of executive session at 5:15 p.m.

Public Communications: Sheriff Appel presented the possibility of hiring a deputy to work the Summit-Corona-Wilmot area. The school would be able to utilize said deputy as a school resource officer at an estimated $8,000 cost to the district. 

21109 Motion by Rauen Second by Bronson to enter into Executive Session at 5:37 p.m. for the purpose of negotiations (SDCL 1-25-2(4)). Chairman Zirbel declared them out of executive session at 7:27 p.m.

21110 Motion by Rauen Second by Amdahl to approve the March 10th minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.  

21111 Motion by Bronson Second by Rauen to approve the financial statements. All voted aye. Motion carried.  

21112 Motion by Amdahl Second by Bronson to approve the monthly claims for the month of March 2021. All voted aye. Motion carried.

GENERAL FUND

CENTURY BUSINESS LEASE PRINTING 365.67, COFFEE CUP TRANSPORTATION FUEL 2,179.35, GRANT COUNTY REVIEW BOARD PUBLICATIONS 55.32, IMPREST APRIL 2021 2,572.85, MENARD’S SUPPLIES 1,046.23, MNJ SUPPLIES 46.16, NESC APRIL 2021 6.39, OSTER, LEIGH FINGERPRINTS 15.00, RC TECHNOLOGIES PHONE SERVICES 264.55, SD HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSN 21-22 DUES 780.00, SDASBO SPRING CONFERENCE REGISTRATION 75.00, TIE BHOLC 20-21 350.00, TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FISCAL SERVICES 102.00, TITAN MACHINERY CLEANING SERVICES 50.00, TRI STATE WATER INC SALT 385.30, VISA APRIL 2021 1,035.67, SALARY $94,626.17, Benefits $24,624.05. Fund $128,579.71.

CAPITAL OUTLAY

CENTURY BUSINESS LEASE PRINTER 3,999.57, IMPREST APRIL 2021 850.00, SCHOOL SPECIALTY/ CLASSROOM DIRECT 5TH GRADE CHAIR 211.16, VISA APRIL 2021 1,328.88. Fund $6,389.61.

SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND

NESC APRIL 2021 3,452.71 SALARIES $11,922.0,5 BENEFITS $1,532.23. Fund $16,906.99.

FOOD SERVICE

CHILD & ADULT NUTRITION SERVICES SFSP MAY 2021 216.35, CWD DISTRIBUTING CO. OF FARGO, LLC PURCHASED FOOD 5,646.98, EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY, INC. MILK 1,026.97, HYVEE PURCHASED FOOD 14.98, SHOUTPOINT INC LOW BAL MESSAGING 345.00, US FOODS PURCHASED FOOD 1,602.08, VISA APRIL 2021 73.52 SALARIES $5,045.84, Benefits $686.81. Fund $14,658.53.

Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Schmidt presented the board with the end of the year schedule and a plan of a standard graduation ceremony in the school gym. The need of hiring of a second SPED teacher was discussed as well as a Head GBB Coach, JH GBB Coach, Asst FB Coach, JH VB Coach, JH BBB Coach and Asst Golf Coach.

Business Officer’s Report: Mrs. Christofferson will be attending the SDSBO conference in April. Summit School District is currently accepting bids for lawn care. One petition was filed for the school board vacancy so no election will be held, Lisa Amdahl was granted a certificate of election.

Dean of Students Report: Mrs. Hills updated the board on how testing is going, she thanked the Booster Club for provided treats to testing students. High School registration is almost completed. 8th grade class has begun utilizing SD Mylife and seem to enjoy the program.

21113 Motion by Bronson Second by Amdahl to enter into Executive Session at 7:45 for the purpose of personnel matter (SDCL 1-25 2:1). Chairman Zirbel declares them out of executive session at 7:57 p.m.

21114 Motion by Amdahl Second by Rauen to non-renew Jill Spindler due to no certification All voted aye. Motion carried.

21115 Motion by Rauen Second by Amdahl to issue certified contracts for the 2021-2022 school year. All voted aye. Motion carried.

21116 Motion by Amdahl Second by Rauen to approve the Tribal Consultation Report for 20-21 school year. All voted aye. Motion carried.

21117 Motion by Bronson Second by Amdahl to approve Prairie Farm as milk vendor for 21-22 school year. All voted aye. Motion carried.

21118 Motion by Rauen Second by Bronson to renew Northern Plains Insurance group membership and approve the final quote agreement. All voted aye. Motion carried.

21119 Motion by Amdahl Second by Bronson to approve the resolution authorizing membership in the SDHSAA. All voted aye. Motion carried.

21120 Motion by Rauen Second by Bronson to approve 20-21 Prom Coordinator contract Victoria Gleason $303 and OST Summer Contracts. Nicole Stengel and Victoria Gleason $18 per hour, Jeena Morris, Brook Pies, Kendyl Lyon and Leigh Oster $13 per hour, Nicole Ebsen, Mckayla Johnston, Dawn Wright, and Katie Zirbel $14 per hour. All voted aye. Motion carried.

21121 Motion by Amdahl Second by Rauen to surplus Brother printer and color printer at no value. All voted aye. Motion carried.

21122 Motion by Rauen Second by Bronson to approve SAEG’s request to utilize a school bus for swimming lessons. All voted aye. Motion carried.

21123 Motion by Bronson, second by Amdahl to accept the resignations of Mary Breske. All voted aye. Motion carried.

21124 Motion by Rauen Second by Bronson to adjourn the board meeting at 8:05 pm. All voted aye. Motion carried.

The next regular scheduled board meeting will be on Monday, May 12, at 5:00 p.m. All voted aye. Motion carried. 

/s/ Chairman

/s/ Business Manager