Wilmot School District #54-7 School Board Proceedings
Wilmot School District #54-7 School Board Proceedings
June 10, 2026
The Board of Education of the Wilmot School District #54-7 met in their regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. in the school library.
Members Present: Anderson, Pelzel, Heinje, Remund, Harstad, Cameron
Absent: Ammann
Others in Attendance: Supt./Prin Olson, Tiffany Argo, Emily Hennagir, Jake & Jessie Huff, Melissa Jurgens, Lindsey Dorosh
Pres. Anderson convened the Board for its regular session by leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
A time for public input was held.
ACTION NO. 26-133
Motion by Pelzel and second by Cameron to approve the agenda. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
No conflicts of interest were disclosed.
ACTION NO. 26-134
Motion by Remund and second by Pelzel to approve the minutes of May 11th, 2026 regular meeting. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
ACTION NO. 26-135
Motion by Harstad and second by Remund to accept the financial reports as presented. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
Financial Report
General Fund: Balance 04-30-26, 309,384.69; Receipts -local, 284,074.42, -state, 94,467.00, -federal, 5,367.95; Disbursements, 247,816.94; Balance 05-31-26, 445,477.12.
Capital Outlay: Balance 04-30-26, 316,728.95; Receipts -local, 253,092.67, -state, 0.00, -federal, 0.00; Disbursements, 19,907.57; Balance 05-31-26, 549,914.05.
Special Education: Balance 04-30-26, 508,082.36; Receipts -local, 152,920.59, -state, 0.00, -federal, 1,100.00 Disbursements, 51,286.50; Balance 05-31-26, 610,816.45.
School Lunch: Balance 04-30-26, 41,364.12; Receipts -local, 4,202.68, -state, 0.00, -federal, 10,896.60; Disbursements, 19,841.20; Balance 05-31-26, 36,622.20.
Enterprise: Balance 04-30-26, 71.75; Receipts -local, 7,418.07, -state, 0.00, -federal, 0.00; Disbursements, 7,434.40; Balance 05-31-26, 55.42.
Impact Aid: Balance 04-30-26, 1,014,122.00; Receipts -local, 0.00, -state, 0.00, -federal, 11,924.00; Disbursements, 0.00; Balance 05-31-26, 1,026,046.00.
Custodial Funds: Class Funds - Balance 04-30-26, 66,390.63; Receipts -local, 5,850.67; Disbursements, 11,017.92; Balance 05-31-26, 61,223.38. Unemployment - Balance 04-30-26, 14,879.36; Receipts -local, 14.96; Disbursements, 0.00; Balance 05-31-26, 14,894.32.
The board reviewed the preliminary FY27 budget, including possible capital outlay projections. The board discussed the potential purchase of a vehicle.
Policy 6029 Activity Trips was discussed.
Policy 3014 Use of Facilities was discussed.
The board discussed the potential of livestreaming meetings; no action was taken.
Mowing and haying of the football practice field was discussed and will go out for bids in FY27.
ACTION NO. 26-136
Motion by Pelzel and second by Cameron to approve the consent agenda, which includes the following:
• Approval of bills (as listed below)
• Approve the SPED Comprehensive Plan
• Approve the resignation of John Madsen as assistant track coach with thanks and appreciation for his years of service
• Approve the contract of Paige Henningsen – Preschool Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year
Motion carried as all members voted aye.
GENERAL FUND:
Salaries, Gross contracts, 172,138.03; Social Security, Board share, 9,755.76; Medicare, Board share, 2,281.63; Retirement, Matching, 9,774.62; FLEX Plan Fee, Board share, 38.70; Employee Insurance, Board share, 23,532.96; Ashley Ammann, Election Worker, 229.50; Tiffany Argo, Reimbursement, 139.54; Avera Medical Group Milbank, DOT Physical, 150.00; Black Hills Special Services, Purchased Services, 20,005.38; BMO Harris, Credit card, 10,590.52; Browns Valley Hardware Hank, Carpet Cleaner Rent, 26.99; Naomi Cameron, Election Worker, 229.50; Chase Card Services, Credit card, 818.28; CHS, Fuel, 3,111.39; City of Wilmot, Monthly water bill, 986.57; Cole Paper, Supplies, 293.55; Creative Rewards, Plaques, 150.00; Cummins, Maintenance, 1,219.37; Lindsey Dorosh, Reimbursement, 110.00; Ecolab Pest Elimination, Pest control, 146.42; Electro Watchman, Alarm monitoring, 180.33; Frederick School District, Region track share, 55.77; Grant County Review, Printing, 185.40; Andrew Hanson, Ref, 60.00; Hillyard, Supplies, 2,250.30; Morgan Holler, Reimbursement, 20.00; Jurgens Auto Body, Supplies/repairs, 540.84; Tammra Kaaz, Reimbursement, 2,000.00; KSB School Law, Legal services, 27.50; Linde Gas & Equipment, Supplies, 49.15; Midwest 3D Solutions, Repairs, 2,780.00; NESC, General services, 52.79; Otter Tail, Electric service, 2,534.74; Performance Foodservice, FFV, 635.99; RC Technologies, Phone service, 240.19; Ashley Reichel, Reimbursement, 33.97; Sarlettes, Music Stands, 708.00; Theresa Schwagel, Election Worker, 253.47; SDHSAA, Rule Book, 64.00; Jill Spindler, Reimbursement, 50.00; Stillson Oil Company, Fuel, 992.98; Tri-State Water, Softener rental, 76.85; Vestis, Mat service, 368.68; Sophia Whitlow, Reimbursement, 20.00; Wilmot Foods, Supplies, 51.87; Wilmot Lumber Yard, Supplies, 1,560.34; Wilmot Trust & Agency, Supplies, 52.24.
CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND:
Century Business Products, Copy machine lease, 1,289.76; Curriculum Associates, Textbooks, 277.76.
SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND:
Salaries, Gross contracts, 25,193.25; Social Security, Board share, 1,501.37; Medicare, Board share, 351.13; Retirement, Matching, 1,494.80; Employee Insurance, Board share, 3,399.28; NESC, Assessments, 9,528.64; SDSTE, Tuition, 1,452.30.
FOOD SERVICE FUND:
Salaries, Gross contracts, 4,993.67; Social Security, Board share, 300.14; Medicare, Board share, 70.19; Retirement, Matching, 293.97; Employee Insurance, Board share, 1,518.19; BMO Harris, Credit card, (152.10); East Side Jersey Dairy, Milk, 651.04; Jamie Foss, Refund, 33.10; Nicole German, Refund, 49.60; Melissa Metz, Refund, 29.20; Performance Foodservice, Purchased food, 1,547.84; Lindy Sorenson, Refund, 47.80; Kim Swayze, Refund, 27.10; US Foods, Purchased food, 1,372.06; Wilmot Foods, Purchased food, 39.13.
ENTERPRISE FUND:
Salaries, Gross contracts, 3,637.13; Social Security, Board share, 225.50; Medicare, Board share, 52.73; Retirement, Matching, 194.83; Employee Insurance, Board share, 4.10; Stillson Oil, Fuel, 138.64; Wilmot School Lunch Program, Daycare meals, 217.28.
ACTION NO. 26-137
Motion by Cameron and second by Pelzel to approve the 2026-2027 technology budget. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
ACTION NO. 26-138
Motion by Pelzel and second by Heinje to approve the contracts of the following 2026-2027 coaches and advisors: Shelly Ammann – Head GBB, Rachel Beumer – Assist. GBB, Arne Harstad – JH GBB, Brittany Pedersen – Elem. GBB, Mesa Kirchmeier – Prom, Amber Metz – Head Track, Allison Dockter – Head Football Cheer, Jacque Cameron – Assist. Football Cheer & Assist. Basketball Cheer, Phillip Ammann – Elem BBB. Upon roll call Pelzel, Heinje, Remund, and Anderson voted aye and Cameron and Harstad abstained. Motion carried.
The board opened the pollbook and conducted the canvass of the Wilmot School Board election held on June 2nd, 2026. Voter turnout was 20.6%, with 232 of the 1,123 registered voters casting ballots.
ACTION NO. 26-139
Motion by Harstad and second by Remund to approve the canvass of the June 2nd, 2026 School Board Election results and to certify the following official vote totals as presented:
• Tyler Wynia - 92
• Emily Hennagir - 131
• Kadie TeKrony - 173
Motion carried as all members voted aye.
No Elem/MS Principal/AD report was given.
Superintendent Olson recognized the state track and state clay shooting athletes. He also updated the board on his end of year checklist and the consolidated application.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 with a budget hearing at 7 p.m. followed by the regular meeting and reorganization meeting.
ACTION NO. 26-140
Motion by Pelzel and second by Cameron that the board enter into Executive Session for personnel pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1). Motion carried as all members voted aye. 8:08 p.m.
Pres. Anderson declared the board out of Executive Session and reconvened into regular session. 8:36 p.m.
ACTION NO. 26-141
Motion by Pelzel and second by Cameron to approve Administrative Waiver ARSD 24:28:12:06 for Aaron Locke. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
ACTION NO. 26-142
Motion by Cameron and second by Pelzel to approve the contract of Tammra Kaaz as MS/HS Principal and AD for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
ACTION NO. 26-143
Motion by Pelzel and second by Remund to adjourn. Motion carried as all members voted aye. 8:37 p.m.
/s/ David Anderson,
Board Chairman
/s/ Tiffany Argo,
Business Manager
