Milbank School District Board Proceedings • March 14, 2022

March 14, 2022

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

Motion by Upton and seconded by Christensen to approve agenda with the addition of Action Items K. Accept the Resignation of Bailley Olson as an Elementary Teacher, L. Accept the Resignation from Katelyn Fetsch as Elementary Special Education Teacher, M. Accept the Resignation from Kaylee Pinkert as Elementary Teacher, and N. Approve the following list for summer OST Workers. Motion carried 5-0.

No one addressed the Board during the Community Input Session. 

This months’ School Spotlight featured Read Across America week at Milbank Elementary.  

Brent Hasslen and Ben Gere presented updates on the CTE Expansion Project and cost estimates.  The cost estimate of the total project at this point $7,401,881. Bids advertisement will begin the last week of March.

Other discussion items: Legislative Update, Snow Days, Comprehensive Needs Assessment and Booster Club Update.

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

Items included were:

Approve minutes of the February meeting with a correction to the motion for executive session.  Motioned by Thue and seconded by Christensen. 

Receive Business Manager Financial Reports

Business Manager’s Monthly Report: General Fund: Balance 2-1-22, $2,461,984.66. Revenues: Taxes, $20,569.94; Interest, $571.89; Admissions, $7,779.00; Local Misc, $1,454.00; County Apportionment, $258.21; State Aid, $229,400.00; State Apportionment, $68,543.73; Bank Franchise, $74,465.60; Federal Sources, $103,947.00. Expenditures: Salaries-Instructional, $290,695.30; Salaries-Support Services, $110,894.45; Salaries- Co-curricular, $27,719.43; Benefits-Instructional, $79,584.23; Benefits-Support Services, $36,404.00; Benefits, Co-curricular, $3,721.74; Purchased Services, $134,258.76; Supplies, $27,385.49. Balance 2-28-22, $2,258,310.63. 

Capital Outlay Fund: Balance 2-1-22, $277,682.55. Revenues: Taxes, $11,600.03; Interest, $64.50. Expenditures: Purchased Services, $28,236.54; Supplies, $21,428.69; Capital Acquisitions, $34,552.05. Balance 2-28-22, $205,129.80.

Special Education Fund: Balance 2-1-22, $23,710.89. Revenues: Taxes, $11,012.52; Interest, $5.51; Federal Sources, $203,015.00. Expenditures: Salaries-Instructional, $109,012.55; Salaries-Support Services, $23,073.23; Benefits-Instructional, $33,169.59; Benefits-Support Services, $6,907.64; Purchased Services, $37,554.15; Supplies, $626.57. Balance 2-28-22, $27,400.19. 

Bond Redemption Fund: Balance 2-1-22, $478,034.20. Revenues: Taxes, $7,383.39; Interest, $111.04. Balance 2-28-22, $485,528.63.

Lunch Fund: Balance 2-1-22, $196,943.46. Revenues: Adult Meals, $2,173.37; Ala Carte Sales, $921.15; Federal Sources, $96,895.86. Expenditures: Salaries-Support Services, $28,594.01; Benefits-Support Services, $8,864.99; Purchased Services, $257.88; Supplies, $45,665.80. Balance 2-28-22, $213,551.16.

Enterprise Fund: Balance 2-1-22, $29,121.63. Revenues: OST Fees, $5,066.60; Federal Sources, $27,000.00. Expenditures: Salaries-OST, $7,142.09; Benefits-OST, $1,569.46; Purchased Services, $145.83; Supplies, $790.93. Balance 2-28-22, $51,539.92.

Trust & Agency Fund: Balance 2-1-22, $491,905.20. Revenues, $32,216.76. Expenditures, $41,348.46. Balance 2-28-22, $482,773.50.

Approval of Bills Presented for Payment

Bills Presented for Payment: Advanced Technologies, Postage, $32.21; Amazon Capital Services, Supplies, $2,095.40; Apptegy, Software Renewal, $5,180.00; Berens Grocery, Supplies, $225.45; Big Stone Therapies, Professional Services, $19,724.59; Bimbo Bakeries, Food, $794.80; BMO Harris, Supplies/Travel, $4,602.59; Greg Cantine, Supplies/Per Diem, $92.78; Cash-Wa Dist, Food, $15,981.43; Century Business Products, Copier Payment, $3,524.68; Chase Card, Supplies/Travel/Repairs, $10,211.83; Jose Chen, Translating, $160.00; Child & Family Resource Network, Registration, $80.00; Children’s Care Hospital & School, Tuition, $6,140.00; City of Milbank, Water/Sewer, $1,745.82; Cole Papers, Supplies, $295.23; Combined Building Specialties, Supplies, $447.00; Consolidated Ready Mix, Snow Removal, $65.00; Coop Architecture, Professional Services, $58,500.00; Curriuculum Associates, Supplies, $76.05; DeFea Transportation, Busing, $61,645.97; Logan Diede, Per Diem, $80.00; Justin Downes, Staff Travel, $2,067.56; Angelica Duron-Delgado, Translating, $100.00; East Side Jersey Dairy, Milk, $4,009.44; Nikki Evje, Per Diem, $80.00; Fairfield by Marriot-Rapid City, Lodging, $1,187.00; Flower Shoppe, Supplies, $80.00; Sandra Fonder, Translating, $120.00; Food-N-Fuel, Fuel, $1,026.24; G&R Controls, Repairs, $5,263.11; Katie Gilmore, Mileage, $504.00; Grant County Review, Publications, $223.45; Hauff Mid-America Sports, Supplies, $584.40; Helms & Associates, Professional Services, $7,500.00; Hillyard, Supplies, $4,202.63; Nancy Hoeke, Professional Services, $1,200.00; Impact Applications, Software, $125.00; Imprest Fund, Registration, $535.00; Imprest Fund, Professional Services, $2,904.00; Imprest Fund, Travel, $249.00; Imprest Fund, Supplies, $647.93; Innovative Office Solutions, Supplies, $10,791.35; Interstate Power Systems, Repairs, $1,031.21; ITC, Phone Service, $460.21; Johnson Controls Fire Protection, Maintenance Contract, $600.00; Sara Johnson, Per Diem, $80.00; Jostens, Yearbook, $4,763.20; JW Pepper, Supplies, $341.57; Mark Keeton, Per Diem, $80.00; Mary Kinder, Supplies, $11.54; KONE Inc, Elevator Maintenance, $2,336.59; Janelle Korstjens, Supplies, $29.98; Linde Gas & Equipment, Supplies, $406.09; Meierhenry Sargent, Bond Issuance, $9,400.00; Bobbi Meyer, Professional Services, $200.00; Nancy Meyer, Postage, $31.40; Wayne Meyer, Mileage Reimb, $299.98; Mid-American Research Chemical, Supplies, $1,605.85; Midland Publishing & Printing, Advertising, $42.52; Milbank Community Transit, Bus Service, $470.00; Milbank Refrigeration, Supplies, $42.40; Milbank School District, Supplies, $12.40; Milbank School Lunch, Student Workers, $76.00; NCS Pearson, Testing Supplies, $417.44; Nelson Electric, Repairs, $912.31; Pam Neugebauer, Professional Services, $200.00; Northwestern Energy, Natural Gas, $20,353.73; OtterTail Power, Lights/Power, $22,258.05; Parent, Mileage, $470.40; Parent, Mileage, $43.68; Parent, Mileage, $870.00; Nancy Pauli, Insurance Refund, $159.96; R School Today, Software, $528.87; Deb Rausch, Professional Services, $382.50; Rehabilitation Medical Supply, Supplies, $1,430.51; Riddell/All American Sports Corp, Supplies, $134.46; Riverside Technologies, Supplies, $3,829.00; Rosholt School District, Perkins Reimb, $477.48; Runnings, Supplies, $15.17; Sanford Health Plan, HSA Plan, $64.00; Sarlettes Music, Repairs, $811.00; School Specialty, Supplies, $161.76; Elizabeth Schulte, Professional Services, $608.65; SD Dept of Human Services, Residential Services, $6,402.03; SD DOE Food Distribution, Food, $1,372.66; SD Health & Ed Facilities Authority, Issuance Costs, $7,381.25; Jhoselim Serrano, Translating, $50.00; Star Laundry & Dry Cleaners, Supplies, $462.11; Thompson Mechanical, $1,899.24; Christine Townsend, Coaching Class, $35.00; Tri State Water, Supplies, $87.15; TSA Consulting, Professional Services, $50.00; Tubbs of Soft Water, Supplies, $170.40; Twin Valley Tire, Maintenance, $186.86; Unzen Motors, Repairs, $1,683.18; US Bank, Paying Agent Fee, $1,200.00; US Foods, Food, $15,942.46; Verizon Wireless, Cell Phone, $51.36; Elizabeth Wagner, Per Diem, $80.00; Whetstone Home Center, Supplies, $1,689.51; Whimsy on Main, Supplies, $643.64; WM Corporate Services, Garbage Collection, $1,099.68.

Establish Capital Projects Fund

Motion by Christensen and seconded by Stengel to accept the resignation of Kris Evje as Middle School Principal and Special Services Director. Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Thue and seconded by Christensen to approve the hiring of Emma Van Vooren as Elementary Teacher.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Stengel and seconded by Thue to accept the resignation of Jesse Krause as Assistant Wrestling Coach.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Thue and seconded by Christensen to accept the resignation of Jeremy Tostenson as Head Wrestling Coach.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Christensen and seconded by Stengel to set the rate for Driver’s Education at $275 per student. Motion carried. 5-0  

Motion by Stengel and seconded by Thue to accept the financing terms as presented by First Bank & Trust partnered with CapFirst.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Christensen and seconded by Stengel to approve the addition of 1.0 FTE Kindergarten Teacher and 1.0 FTE Title Interventionist.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Thue and seconded by Upton to approve a one-year leave of absence for Ashley Ludwig. Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Thue and seconded by Christensen to approve advertising for bids for the CTE Expansion Project.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Stengel and seconded by Christensen to accept the resignation of Bailley Olson as Elementary Teacher.  Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Upton and seconded by Thue to accept the resignation from Katelyn Fetsch as Elementary Special Education. Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Christensen and seconded by Upton to accept the resignation of Kaylee Pinkert as Elementary Teacher.  Motion carried.

Motion by Thue and seconded by Upton to approve the following people as Summer OST Workers: Leslie Tol, Angie Duron-Delgato, Ella Kasuske, Mason Cordingley, Mattison Scott, Hailey Hupke, Dolly Madsen, Siri Bien, Kellie Christians, Katie Wollschlager, and Lorrie Hardy.

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

Superintendent Downes reported on:

1. Board Petitions

2. Milbank District Teacher of the Year – Cindy Jungers

3. Grant Applications

4. School Lunch

5. Special Olympics

Motion by Thue and seconded by Upton to enter executive session at 7:01 PM for Negotiations pursuant to SDCL 1-25. Motion carried. 5-0

Chairman Schwandt declared executive session over at 8:28 PM and regular session resumed.

Motion by Stengel and seconded by Upton to adjourn at 8:30 PM. Motion carried. 5-0

The School Board will meet in special session on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 7:30 AM.

The next regular School Board meeting will be Monday, April 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Board Room of the High School Buildings.

March 16, 2022

     President Richard Schwandt called the meeting to order at 7:30 AM in the Board Room of the High School Building. Members present were Christensen, Thue, Stengel, and Schwandt.  Upton attended via phone. Superintendent Justin Downes and Business Manager Nancy Meyer. 

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

Motion by Stengel and seconded by Upton to approve the 2022-23 Negotiated Agreement, which includes the salary schedule, revised co-curricular schedule, and changing language in Experience Pay policy and retirement vent. Motion carried. 5-0

Motion by Thue and seconded by Christensen to re-employ certified staff as recommended and approve the certified staff contracts for the 2022-23 school term.

Motion by Christensen and seconded by Thue to adjourn at 7:34 AM.  Motion carried. 5-0

The next regular School Board meeting will be Monday, April 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Board Room of the High School Buildings.

/s/ Richard Schwandt

Chairman

/s/ Nancy M. Meyer

Business Manager