Milbank School District Board Proceedings • December 13, 2021

December 13, 2021

President Richard Schwandt called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Board Room of the High School Building.  Members present were Upton, Christensen, Thue, Schwandt, and Stengel.    Superintendent Justin Downes, Business Manager Nancy Meyer, Dan Snaza, Kris Evje, David Graf,  Ryan Scoular and two community members also attended.  The meeting opened with the Flag Pledge.

Motion by Christensen and seconded by Stengel to approve agenda as presented.  Motion carried 5-0.

No one addressed the Board during the Community Input Session. 

Discussion items: State Budget Address/Legislative Session, Volunteer Coaches, Donation Form for Educational Expansion Project, and First Reading of Policy GDBDG Family and Medical Leave Act.

Motion by Thue and seconded by Upton to approve the consent agenda.  Motion carried. 5-0

Items included were:

• Approve minutes of the November meetings.  

• Receive Business Manager Financial Reports

Business Manager’s Monthly Report: General Fund: Balance 11-1-21, 2,666,710.28. Revenues: Taxes, $834,883.45; Tuition, $23,964.54; Interest, $659.79; Admissions, $2,146.03; Local Misc, $5,953.00; County Apportionment, $220.37; State Aid, $213,370.00; Federal Sources, $12,914.13. Expenditures: Salaries-Instructional, $286,130.17; Salaries-Support Services, $114,122.10; Salaries-Co-curricular, $24,100.95; Benefits-Instructional, $79,360.65; Benefits-Support Services, $36,673.64; Benefits-Co-curricular, $3,597.56; Purchased Services, $102,706.65; Supplies, $29,873.45. Journal Entries, $82,000.00. Balance 11-30-2021, $3,166,256.42.

Capital Outlay Fund: Balance 11-1-21, $63,990.48. Revenues: Taxes, $514,933.16; Interest, $15.35. Expenditures: Purchased Services, $54,666.57; Supplies, $76,946.77; Capital Acquisitions, $15,510.00. Balance 11-30-21, $431,815.65.

Special Education Fund: Balance 11-1-21, $873.79. Revenues: Taxes, $483,090.46; State Aid, $1,123.00. Expenditures: Salaries-Instructional, $104,442.19; Salaries-Support Services, $23,005.12; Benefits-Instructional, $33,190.45; Benefits-Support Services, $7,040.79; Purchased Services, $37,494.46; Supplies, $699.77. Journal Entries, ($82,000.00). Balance 11-30-21, $197,214.47.

Bond Redemption Fund: Balance 11-1-21, $264,780.25. Revenues: Taxes, $335,353.73; Interest, $63.53. Balance 11-30-21, $600,197.51.

Lunch Fund: Balance 11-1-21, $47,063.39. Revenues: Adult Meals, $941.50; Ala Carte Sales, $1,301.89; Federal Sources, $188,538.42. Expenditures: Salaries-Support Services, $25,432.30; Benefits-Support Services, $8,616.21; Purchased Services, $172.00; Supplies, $40,425.48. Balance 11-30-21, $163,199.21.

Enterprise Fund: Balance 11-1-21, $43,861.05. Revenues: Misc Income, $1,279.66. Expenditures: Salaries-OST, $7,461.10; Benefits-OST, $1,651.11. Purchased Services, $368.12; Supplies, $243.08. Balance 11-30-21, $35,417.30.

Trust & Agency Fund: Balance 11-1-21, $504,784.51. Revenues, $50,740.60. Expenditures, $54,423.42. Balance 11-30-21, $501,101.69.

• Approve repayment of Special Education Promissory Note of $82,000 back to General Fund.

• Approval of Bills Presented for Payment

Bills Presented for Payment: 2080 Media, Software, $3,000.00; Advanced Technologies, Supplies, $110.00; Al’s Body Shop, Vehicle Repairs, $800.00; Amazon Capital Services, Supplies, $1,519.71; AmericInn-Hartford, Lodging, $1,780.00; Arrowwood Resort, Staff Travel, $553.25; Berens Grocery, Supplies, $122.18; Big Stone Therapies, Therapy Services, $21,063.06; Bimbo Bakeries, Bread, $1,147.98; BMO Harris, Supplies/Travel, $2,470.39; Wanda Bohn, Background Check, $43.25; Cardinal’s Sport Team Sales, Jerseys, $2,674.20; Carolina Biological Supply, Supplies, $1,323.09; Cash Wa Distribution, Food, $9,914.46; Century Business Products, Copier Payment, $2,456.04; Chase Card Services, Supplies/Travel/Postage, $3,527.65; Children’s Care Hospital & School, Tuition, $4,912.00; Churchill Manolis Freeman Kludt & Burns, Attorney Fees, $147.08; City of Milbank, Water/Sewer, $1,806.17; Dacotah Paper, Supplies, $336.05; DeFea Transportation, Busing, $59,551.15; East Side Jersey Dairy, Milk, $4,339.03; Sandra Fonder, Professional Services, $180.00; Food-N-Fuel, Travel, $1,219.97; G&R Controls, Repairs, $10,290.83; Gametime, Repairs, $649.77; Gateway Sports Source, Supplies, $1,465.00; General Parts, Equipment, $1,152.55; Katie Gilmore, Staff Travel, $294.00; Grant County Review, Publications, $301.98; Travis Graves, Professional Services, $800.00; Hasslen Construction, Repairs, $2,637.00; Holly Hilbrands, Supplies, $224.65; Hillyard, Supplies, $10,772.15; Imprest Fund, Registration, $1,408.87; Imprest Fund, Professional Services, $317.50; Imprest Fund, Travel, $210.00; ITC, Phone Service, $452.45; JWood Sports Flooring, Gym Floor, $46,100.00; JW Pepper, Supplies, $62.98; Rachael Kellen, Supplies, $25.28; Kelly’s Kutters, Grounds Upkeep, $225.00; Kieschnick & Assoc, Professional Services, $7,500.00; Travis Lester, First Aid/Background Check, $78.25; Daryl Liebe, Services, $261.59; Linde Gas & Equipment, Supplies, $1,782.91; MAAC, Building Improvements, $68,160.00; Madison Central School, Athletic Fees, $51.10; Nancy Meyer, Supplies, $6.38; Mid-American Research Chemical, Supplies, $1,218.30; Midland Publishing & Printing, Advertising, $180.71; Milbank Chamber of Commerce, Membership, $125.00; Milbank Glass & More, Repairs, $1,272.52; Milbank School Lunch Program, Snacks/Adult Meals, $3,248.50; Milbank School Lunch, Student Workers, $75.00; Nasco, Supplies, $69.75; Nelson Electric, Repairs, $1,032.12; Northwestern Energy, Natural Gas, $9,721.48; NSU-Merry Tuba Christmas, Registration, $60.00; Office Advantage, Printer Maintenance, $550.08; Office of Weights & Measures, Professional Services, $56.00; Brandy O’Neill, Background Check, $43.25; OtterTail Power, Lights/Power, $20,269.80; Parent, Mileage, $470.40; Parent, Mileage, $21.84; Parent, Mileage, $2,130.00; Parent, Mileage, $90.00; Kelsey Peery, Registration, $85.00; Popp Binding & Laminating, Supplies, $468.29; Power Distributors, Supplies, $2,201.46; Quality Inn & Suites, Travel, $640.00; RapidRibbons, Supplies, $241.38; Deb Rausch, Professional Services, $1,455.63; Riverside Technologies, Computer Equipment, $156.00; Runnings, Supplies, $1.49; Sanford Health Plan, HSA Fees, $62.00; Sarlettes Music, Repairs/Drums, $2,609.10; Amber Schell, Background Check, $43.25; School Specialty, Supplies, $479.45; Elizabeth Schulte, Professional Services, $384.87; SD Dept of Human Services, Residential Services, $6,402.03; SD DOE Food Distribution Program, Food, $2,628.43; SD School Superintendents Assn, Registration, $210.00; Star Laundry & Dry Cleaners, Cleaning Service, $493.22; Mick Thompson, Staff Travel, $75.96; Tri State Water, Supplies, $76.30; TSA Consulting, Professional Services, $50.00; Twin Valley Tire, Repairs, $143.50; Unzen Motors, Repairs, $197.02; US Bank, Interest, Payment, $278,610.00; US Foods, Food, $26,711.87; Verizon Wireless, Phone Service, $51.40; Whetstone Home Center, Supplies, $1,060.49; Waste Management, Garbage Collection, $1,990.72; Laurie Wollschlager, Background Check, $43.25.

 

Motion by Upton and seconded by Christensen to approve the hiring of Morgan Schmitt as Paraprofessional at $15.00 per hour.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Stengel and seconded by Thue to approve the hiring of Jhoselim Serrano as ELL Paraprofessional at $14.00 per hour.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Christensen and seconded by Upton to approve the hiring of Andrea Laskowske as Food Service Lunch Cashier at $14.00 per hour.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Thue and seconded by Upton to approve the hiring of Mary Winthers as Food Service Lunch Cashier at $14.00 per hour.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Upton and seconded by Christensen to approve the hiring of Lexy Gimbel as Food Service Worker at $14.15 per hour.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Stengel and seconded by Thue to approve the Return to Learn Plan.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Stengel and seconded by Christensen to approve the ARP ESSER LEA Plan.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Upton and seconded by Christensen to approve open enrollment applications for four students grade JK, 1st, 4th and 7th.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Stengel and seconded by Thue to approve the County, City, and School Combined Election Agreement. Motion carried. 5-0. The combined election date is June 7, 2022.  

Motion by Thue and seconded by Upton to approve Resolution 12012021authorizing the Milbank School District by the provisions of SDCL 13-16-6.2 to issue Limited Tax General obligation Capital Outlay Certificates to fund the acquisition or construction of real property, plant, and equipment.  Certificates that may be issued under this Certificate Resolution shall not exceed six Million and No/100 Dollars ($6,000,000).  Motion carried. 5-0  A copy of the complete resolution is on record at the office of the Business Manager.

Reports were given by High School Principal Dan Snaza, Middle School Principal/Special Services Director Kris Evje, Elementary Special Education Director Keri Schliesman, Athletic Director Ryan Scoular, and Elementary Principal, Dave Graf.

Superintendent Downes reported on Enrollment and Legislative Issues.

Motion by Christensen and seconded by Upton to enter executive session at 6:37 PM for (Negotiations, Personnel, and Student Issue) pursuant to SDCL 1-25.   Motion carried. 5-0

Chairman Schwandt declared executive session over at 7:16 PM and regular session resumed.

Motion by Stengel and seconded by Upton to adjourn at 7:17 PM.  Motion carried. 5-0

The next School Board meeting will be Monday, January 10, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the Board Room of the High School Buildings.

/s/ Richard Schwandt

Chairman

/s/ Nancy M. Meyer

Business Manager