Wilmot School District #54-7 School Board Proceedings
Wilmot School District #54-7 School Board Proceedings
April 13, 2026
The Board of Education of the Wilmot School District #54-7 met in their regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7 p.m. in the school library.
Members Present: Anderson, Pelzel, Heinje, Ammann, Cameron, Harstad, Remund
Others in Attendance: Supt./Prin. Olson, Prin. Hanson, Tiffany Argo, Stacey DeBoer, Mike and Rachel Beumer, Chris Glatzer, Joan Aho, Boyd and Kathy Sussex, Jen Hanson, Norm and LuAnn Hanson, Terry and Lisa Beumer, Eli Hanson, Andrew Hanson, Colin Nordquist, Cori Pierce, Naomi Cameron, Allison Butler, Tyler and Dawn Wynia, Ashley Ammann, Mesa Kirchmeier, Lori Goodhart, Dallas Owen, Sarah Hamman, Melissa Jurgens, Brianna Veen, NiNi Reil, Shawndra Petrik, Jill Spindler, Rich Porter, Allison Dockter, Jason Frerichs, Dakota Neppl, Marla Strei, Michele Benike, Nicole Remily, Becky Harstad, Kalli Green, Brenda Butler
Shawndra Petrik gave the school spotlight on the upcoming school play.
Pres. Anderson convened the Board for its regular session by leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
A time was held for public input.
ACTION NO. 26-109
Motion by Cameron and second by Harstad to approve the agenda with the following changes: delete Consent Agenda #3 approve contracts, add new Consent Agenda #8 approve resignation, and add Action Item G. Approve VB Contract. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
No conflicts of interest were disclosed.
ACTION NO. 26-110
Motion by Heinje and second by Pelzel to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2026 regular meeting and the March 23, 2026 special meeting. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
ACTION NO. 26-111
Motion by Pelzel and second by Cameron to accept the financial statements as presented. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
Financial Report
General Fund: Balance 02-28-26, 352,402.18; Receipts -local, 74,882.89, -state, 94,467.00, -federal, 52,975.15; Disbursements, 240,204.40; Balance 03-31-26, 334,522.82.
Capital Outlay: Balance 02-28-26, 217,986.95; Receipts -local, 59,040.46, -state, 0.00, -federal, 0.00; Disbursements, 2,639.73; Balance 03-31-26, 274,387.68.
Special Education: Balance 02-28-26, 540,732.37; Receipts -local, 35,679.18, -state, 0.00, -federal, 3,653.00; Disbursements, 51,066.21; Balance 03-31-26, 528,998.34.
School Lunch: Balance 02-28-26, 44,193.52; Receipts -local, 10,934.69, -state, 0.00, -federal, 9,923.98; Disbursements, 17,700.37; Balance 03-31-26, 47,351.82.
Enterprise: Balance 02-28-26, 5,196.27; Receipts -local, 6,245.71, -state, 0.00, -federal, 0.00; Disbursements, 7,000.80; Balance 03-31-26, 4,441.18.
Impact Aid: Balance 02-28-26, 935,680.00; Receipts -local, 0.00, -state, 0.00, -federal, 78,442.00; Disbursements, 0.00; Balance 03-31-26, 1,014,122.00.
Custodial Funds: Class Funds - Balance 02-28-26, 64,341.63; Receipts -local, 20,382.25; Disbursements, 14,697.85; Balance 03-31-26, 70,026.03. Unemployment - Balance 02-28-26, 14,879.36; Receipts -local, 0.00; Disbursements, 0.00; Balance 03-31-26, 14,879.36.
The annual hearing for Title VI and Impact Aid funding was held.
The board reviewed the FY25 audit; which had zero findings.
Federal Programs Director DeBoer gave the board updates on the 21st Century Grant and grant reapplication, Farm To School Grant, ELA-SD, ACA Grant, and JAG Grant.
ACTION NO. 26-112
Motion Pelzel and second by Cameron to approve the consent agenda, which includes the following:
• Approval of bills (as listed below)
• Approval of summer service rate of $35.50/hour
• Approval of ASBSD workers’ compensation adoption renewal and participation agreement
• Approve the administrative contracts of Nicholas Olson, Tiffany Argo, and Stacey DeBoer
• Approval of the resolution authorizing membership in the SDHSAA for the 2026-2027 school year
• Approve the 2026-2027 Certified Negotiated Agreement
• Approval of providing buses for the Wilmot Care Center in the event of an emergency
• Approve the resignation of Heidi Pelzel as JH volleyball coach with thanks and appreciation for her years of service
Motion carried as all members voted aye.
GENERAL FUND: Salaries, Gross contracts, 170,038.53; Social Security, Board share, 9,594.92; Medicare, Board share, 2,244.01; Retirement, Matching, 9,357.25; FLEX Plan Fee, Board share, 40.71; Employee Health Insurance, Board share, 21,574.14; Avera Medical Group Milbank, DOT Physical, 150.00; Black Hills Special Services Coop, Purchased Services, 25,200.00; BMO Harris, Supplies, 4,138.54; CarQuest of Ortonville, Supplies, 845.12; Cash-Wa, FFV, 1,127.94; Century Business, Staples, 67.96; Chase Visa, JAG Hotel, 648.30; CHS, Fuel, 3,122.35; City of Wilmot, Monthly water bill, 969.65; Commercial Lighting, Bulbs, 2,148.97; Curriculum Associates, Textbooks, 941.50; Daktronics, Scoreboard repairs, 290.00; Stacey DeBoer, Reimbursement, 77.21; Ecolab, Pest Control, 146.42; ELO Prof., Audit Billing, 15,500.00; Grant County Review, Printing, 99.52; Graves It Solutions, Consulting, 190.00; Green Energy Solutions, Service Call, 806.40; Jostens, Diplomas, 147.55; Jurgens Auto Body, Supplies, 168.44; Roy King, Replacement Check, 135.00; KSB School Law, Legal Services, 999.00; Linde Gas, Supplies, 47.83; Aaron Locke, Ethanol, 120.00; McLeods Printing, Checks, 125.22; MRG Hauff, Supplies, 1,093.90; NESC, Services, 52.79; Northside Implement, Supplies, 1,492.94; Nicholas Olson, Ethanol, 79.42; Otter Tail, Electric service, 5,152.05; Perfect Playcement, Speaker, 4,000.00; Cori Pierce, Reimbursement, 38.19; RC Technologies, Phone service, 242.71; Linda Reil, Fuel, 108.88; NiNi Reil, Replacement Check, 126.29; Roberts County Sheriff’s Office, SRO, 6,384.00; Sarlettes, Supplies, 220.36; SDSU, Classes, 1,452.30; Stillson Oil, Gas, Supplies, 1,465.39; Tri-State Water, Softener rental, Water, 76.85; US Foods, Supplies, 80.19; Vestis, Mat Service, 692.74; Wilmot Foods, Supplies, 19.19; Wilmot Lumber Yard, Supplies, 162.43; Wilmot Trust & Agency, Reimbursement, 117.90.
CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND: Century Business, Copiers, 1,188.60; Foreman, Bus Cameras, 8,216.00; Mid America Books, Library Books, 805.97.
SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND: Salaries, Gross contracts, 34,250.05; Social Security, Board share, 2,028.67; Medicare, Board share, 474.39; Retirement, Matching, 1,953.26; Employee Health Insurance, Board share, 3,940.22; BMO Harris, Supplies, 535.99; NESC, Assessments, 9,528.64.
FOOD SERVICE FUND: Salaries, Gross contracts, 9,484.77; Social Security, Board share, 576.51; Medicare, Board share, 134.82; Retirement, Matching, 544.36; Employee Health Insurance, Board share, 1,324.95; Berens, Purchased Food, 110.08; BMO Harris, Supplies, 899.52; Cash-Wa, Purchased Food, 149.27; East Side Jersey Dairy, Milk , 976.57; Hillyard, Supplies, 461.96; Performance Food Service, Purchased Food, 5,287.30; US Foods, Purchased Food, 4,113.25; Wilmot Foods, Purchased Food, 76.86.
ENTERPRISE FUND: Salaries, Gross contracts, 6,099.13; Social Security, Board share, 378.16; Medicare, Board share, 88.43; Retirement, Matching, 315.32; Employee Health Insurance, Board share, 4.10; BMO Harris, Supplies, 539.57; Wilmot School Lunch, Meals, 315.14; Wilmot Trust & Agency, Supplies, 42.21.
ACTION NO. 26-113
Motion by Pelzel and second by Harstad to amend the 2025-2026 calendar to change May 18th to a teacher work day and May 15th as the last day of school. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
ACTION NO. 26-114
Motion by Cameron and second by Pelzel to amend the 2026-2027 calendar to change September 18th to a day in session instead of a staff development day. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
ACTION NO. 26-115
Motion by Harstad to table setting the rates for Preschool starting August 2026. Motion died for a lack of a second.
ACTION NO. 26-116
Motion by Pelzel and second by Remund to set the rate of $100 per month for Preschool starting August 2026 with a scholarship option. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
ACTION NO. 26-117
Motion by Pelzel and second by Remund to set WASP rates effective July 1st, 2026 of $24.00 per day in the summer program.
Motion by Harstad and seconded by Pelzel to amend the previous motion of $24.00 per day for each family’s first child’s enrollment and each subsequent enrolled child will be charged $20.00 per day in the summer program. Motion to amend carried as all members voted aye.
Motion carried as all members voted aye.
ACTION NO. 26-118
Motion by Ammann and second by Harstad to approve the carpet quote from Thorton Flooring of $18,255.80. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
ACTION NO. 26-119
Motion by Cameron and second by Harstad to approve Heidi Pelzel as head volleyball coach for 2026-2027. Upon roll call, Cameron, Harstad, Ammann, Heinje, Remund, Anderson voted aye and Pelzel abstained. Motion carried.
Prin. Hanson gave updates on
• Hudl
• Track
• Official’s pay for 2026-2027
• Spring Parent Teacher Conferences
• End of Year List
Supt./HS Prin. Olson reported on the senior students’ last day of school is May 13th and Spring Parent Teacher Conferences.
The next regular meeting will be Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7 p.m.
ACTION NO. 26-120
Motion by Cameron and second by Pelzel that the board enter into Executive Session for personnel issues pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(1) and negotiations pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(4). Motion carried as all members voted aye. 8:38 p.m.
Pres. Anderson declared the board out of Executive Session and reconvened into regular session. 10:12 p.m.
ACTION NO. 26-121
Motion by Pelzel and second by Cameron to extend contracts to the following certified instructional staff for the 2026-2027 school year.
Michele Benike
Mandy Bucklin
Brenda Butler
Allison Dockter
Lindsey Dorosh
Rachelle Gomez
Melissa Jurgens
Mesa Kirchmeier
Aaron Locke
John Madsen
April Mathison
Payton Neppl
Bailley Olson
Shawndra Petrik
Cori Pierce
NiNi Reil
Tracy Ronke
Dawn Schmidt
Jamie Schwenn
Jill Spindler
Marla Strei
Jacob Unterbrunner
Dawn Wynia
Motion carried as all members voted aye.
ACTION NO. 26-122
Motion by Heinje and second by Cameron to approve issuing the contracts of the following coaches and advisors: Aaron Locke – FFA, Mesa Kirchmeier – Co-Prom, April Mathison – Co-Prom, Brianna Veen – Assist. Volleyball, Heidi Pelzel – Elem. Volleyball, Dakota Neppl – Head BBB, Patrick Schwenn – Assist. BBB, James Remund – JH BBB, Tyler Hennagir – Elem BBB, Marla Strei – Co-Music, Jill Spindler – Co-Music, John Madsen – JH Football, Shawndra Petrik – Play, Melissa Jurgens – Technology Coordinator, Michele Benike – Special Education Lead Teacher, Tracy Ronke – Summer Counselor. Upon roll call Heinje, Cameron, Ammann, Harstad, and Anderson voted aye and Remund and Pelzel abstained. Motion carried.
ACTION NO. 26-123
Motion by Remund and second by Ammann to adjourn. Motion carried as all members voted aye. 10:15 p.m.
/s/ David Anderson,
Board Chairman
/s/ Tiffany Argo,
Business Manager
