Summit School District 54-6 Board Proceedings • March 11, 2021

March 11, 2021

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

Also present: Vanessa Bloom, Tim Gapp, Beth Hills, Evan Pottebaum, Nancy Purdy, Kathy Quale, Mike Schmidt and Kaitlyn Christofferson.

At 4:00 pm Chairman Zirbel called the meeting to order. Carrie Rauen recognized a conflict of interest with the March Claims.

21097 Motion by Rauen Second by Bronson to approve the agenda as written. All voted aye. Motion carried.

Public Communications: Evan Pottebaum presented the board with a report from the 19-20 school year SPED review. Tim Gapp & Kathy Quale, on behalf of SAEG, presented to the board with information regarding the current situation of the Summit Hall. After multiple event cancelations due to COVID-19, SAEG will be hosting a meeting on March 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Wagon Wheel Bar to decide the fate of the hall and whether a future community center could be a possibility, SAEG requests the presence of Summit community members. 

21098 Motion by Amdahl Second by Bronson to approve the January 13th and February 10th minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.  

21099 Motion by Rauen Second by Miller to approve the financial statements. All voted aye. Motion carried.  

21100 Motion by Bronson Second by Amdahl to approve the monthly claims for the month of March 2021. All voted aye. Motion carried.

GENERAL FUND

ASBSD EMPLOYMENT ISSUES WEBINAR 25.00, BRESKE, RANDY BB 21 WORKERS 20.00, CENTURY BUSINESS LEASE PRINTING 327.60, COFFEE CUP TRANSPORTATION FUEL 2,192.33, FRANKENHOFF, THOMAS BB 21 WORKERS 25.00, GAPP, JACOB BB 21 WORKERS 110.00, GRANT COUNTY REVIEW BOARD PUBLICATIONS 107.00, HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPORTS INC SUPPLIES 205.80, HILLYARD INC SUPPLIES 507.64, STUDENT BB 21 WORKERS 10.00, IMPREST IMPREST 2,803.48, KONRADI, KRIS BB 21 WORKERS 100.00, NESC FEB 2021 6.39, NORTHSIDE IMPLEMENT TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES 1,413.18, POWER SPELLING MEMBERSHIP 56.00, RAMKOTA HOTEL-PIERRE LODGING 109.92, RAUEN, DERRICK BB 21 WORKERS 345.00, RC TECHNOLOGIES TELEPHONE SERVICES 264.94, SCHOOL SPECIALTY/CLASSROOM DIRECT DRY ERASE BOARDS 55.44, SCHWENN, PATRICK BB 21 WORKERS 20.00, TIE BHOLC FEB 21 350.00, TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS BUSINESS OFFICE 102.00, STUDENT BB 21 WORKERS 45.00, TOWN OF SUMMIT WATER, SEWER GARBAGE 652.38, VALSVIG, REID BB 21 WORKERS 120.00, VISA MARCH 2021 1,276.50, STUDENT BB 21 WORKERS 175.00, STUDENT BB 21 WORKERS 15.00, STUDENT BB 21 WORKERS 60.00, ZIRBEL, JUSTIN BB 21 WORKERS 25.00 SALARY $94,003.01 Benefits $24384.40 Fund $129,913.01

CAPITAL OUTLAY

CDW GOVERNMENT INC LAMINATOR 1,872.82, CENTURY BUSINESS LEASE PRINTING 58.45, IMPREST IMPREST 100.00, SCHOOL SPECIALTY/ CLASSROOM DIRECT LIBRARY EQUIPMENT 211.16, TAYLOR MUSIC INC MUSIC SNARE EQUIPMENT 152.00, VISA MARCH 2021 278.00 Fund $2,672.44

SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND

NESC FEB 2021 3,452.71 VISA MARCH 2021 30.00 SALARIES $11,647.17 BENEFITS $1,494.37 Fund $16,624.25

FOOD SERVICE

CHILD AND ADULT NUTRITION SERVICES PURCHASED FOOD 93.04, CWD DISTRIBUTING CO. OF FARGO,LLC PURCHASED FOOD 4,148.40, EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY, INC. MILK 765.83, HYVEE PURCHASED FOOD 19.04, PARENT FOOD SERVICE ACCOUNT PROCEEDS 72.90, US FOODS PURCHASED FOOD 2,179.65, VISA MARCH 2021 117.25 SALARIES $4573.96, Benefits $622.39 Fund $12,592.46

21101 Motion by Miller Second by Rauen to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of personnel matter (SDCL 1-25 2:1). Chairman Zirbel declares them out of executive session at 4:23 p.m.

21102 Motion by Amdahl Second by Rauen to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of student matter (SDCL 1-25 2:2). Chairman Zirbel declares them out of executive session at 4:33 p.m.

Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Schmidt gave the board a legislative update, update on staff vaccinations and a facility schedule for upcoming events taking place at the school. Schmidt presented the board with a 21-22 football schedule and a plan for transitioning the 6th Grade classroom to the Title room.

Business Officer’s Report: Mrs. Christofferson congratulated Mr. Bloom for hosting a successful Region 1B boys’ basketball tournament. The annual Northern Plains Insurance Pool meeting is March 17th, Mrs. Christofferson will attend. Christofferson briefed the board on The School Finance Accountability Board passing a resolution to waive the penalty for the school districts related to the excess cash balance accountability.

Dean of Students Report: Mrs. Hills presented the board with an SDSU provided pamphlet on coping mechanisms which were also issued to staff and students. Hills stated Smarter Balance testing is scheduled for April 12th, staff administering the tests have completed their trainings. Mr. Bloom and Mrs. Hills are researching a new social studies series options for high school.

21103 Motion by Bronson Second by Miller to approve Dean of Students contract. All voted aye. Motion carried.

21104 Motion was tabled to approve election board.

21105 Motion by Rauen Second by Amdahl to approve collective bargaining units for certified staff and administration. All voted aye. Motion carried.

21106 Motion by Bronson Second by Rauen to adjourn the board meeting at 4:58 p.m. All voted aye. Motion carried.

The next regular scheduled board meeting will be on Monday, April 12, at 4:00 p.m. beginning with teacher negotiations. All voted aye. Motion carried. 

/s/ Chairman

/s/ Business Manager