Waverly/South Shore School Proceedings – March 30, 2023

March 30, 2023

23-0319

The Waverly/South Shore School Board met in special session on March 30, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the school library with the following members present: P. Thyen, J. Lindner, J. Buchholz, A. Thompson, M. Morgan.  Guests and others present:  staff members, J. Dalton, J. Meyer, and M. Hemmingson - business manager.    

23-0320

Conflicts disclosures: J. Buchholz with agenda item 23-0324.

23-0321

Motion by Lindner, second by Morgan to approve the agenda as presented.  Motion passed 5-0.     

Discussion/Action Items

New Business: 

23-0322

Motion by Thompson, second by Lindner to enter into executive session at 5:31 pm for negotiations pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (4).  Motion passed 5-0.  

Declared out at 9:52 pm.  

23-0323

Motion by Thompson, second by Lindner to accept the negotiated agreement for certified staff as follows:

• 5% increase to individual bases

• $45,000 hiring base

• Bonus to be paid in November: 2% plus years of service flat rate--$1,500 for 0-4 years, $2,000 for 5-9 years, $2,500 for 10 plus years

• $175 for workshops required during the school year on Saturday or a day school is not in session

• Add 1 sick day for a total of 11 sick days per year to accumulate up to 65 days

Motion passed 5-0.

23-0324

Motion by Morgan, second by Lindner to set salaries and benefits for classified staff a follows:

• 5% on individual bases

• Bonus to be paid in November: $1,500 for 0-4 years, $2,000 for 5-9 years, $2,500 for 10 plus years

• 1 additional sick day for a total of 11 to accumulate to 65 days—prorated ½ for bus drivers

Motion passed 4-0 with Buchholz abstaining.  

23-0325

Motion by Thompson, second by Lindner to set salaries and benefits for administration as follows:

• J Meyer—Supt  5% salary increase, flat bonus of $3,000, 1 extra sick day for 11 total to accumulate to 65 then paid out at $100 per day, and 10 unused vacation days can be paid out at $100 per day.

• J Dalton—Principal 5% salary increase, flat bonus of $2,500, 1 extra sick day for a total of 11 to accumulate to 65.  

• M Hemmingson—Business Manager 5% salary increase, flat bonus of $3,000, 1 extra sick day for 11 total, 5 extra vacation days for a total of 15, 5 personal days—all leaves accumulate to 60 then are paid out at $100 per day.  Motion passed 5-0.

23-0326

Motion by Lindner, second by Thompson to adjourn at 9:55 pm.  Motion passed 5-0. 

Next regular board meeting will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 6:15 PM in the school library.   

/s/ Jeff Buchholz

Board President                                                                          

/s/ Misty Hemmingson

Business Manager

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