Wilmot School District #54-7 School Board Proceedings January 12, 2026
Wilmot School District #54-7 School Board Proceedings January 12, 2026
January 12, 2026
The Board of Education of the Wilmot School District #54-7 met in their regular monthly meeting on Monday, January 12th, 2026 at 7 p.m. in the library.
Members Present: Anderson, Pelzel, Heinje, Ammann, Harstad, Cameron, Remund
Others in Attendance: Supt./Prin. Olson, Prin. Hanson, Tiffany Argo, Mesa Kirchmeier, Brianna Veen, Amber Metz, John Madsen
Pres. Anderson convened the Board for its regular session by leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Supt. Olson gave the school spotlight, highlighting the community service projects completed on December 23rd and Carson Jurgens received the Touchstone Energy Cooperative Scholarship.
A time for public input was held.
ACTION NO. 26-068
Motion by Pelzel and second by Cameron to approve the agenda with the following changes: Discussion Item C should be Facility Use Policy and Discussion Item D should be Review of Capital Outlay. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
No conflicts of interest were disclosed.
ACTION NO. 26-069
Motion by Remund and second by Harstad to approve the minutes of the December 8th, 2025 regular meeting. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
ACTION NO. 26-070
Motion by Pelzel and second by Heinje to accept the financial statements as presented. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
Financial Report
General Fund: Balance 11-30-25, 485,532.61; Receipts -local, 88,159,.45, -state, 100,680.00, -federal, 78,879.36; Disbursements, 217,140.72; Balance 12-31-25, 536,110.70.
Capital Outlay: Balance 11-30-25, 235,679.49; Receipts -local, 77,334.36, -state, 0.00, -federal, 0.00; Disbursements, 25,867.32; Balance 12-31-25, 287,146.53.
Impact Aid: Balance 11-30-25, 920,374.00; Receipts -local, 0.00, -state, 0.00, -federal, 0.00; Disbursements, 0.00; Balance 12-31-25, 920,374.00.
Special Education: Balance 11-30-25, 625,526.28; Receipts -local, 40,315.45, -state, 0.00, -federal, 0.00; Disbursements, 44,933.79; Balance 12-31-25, 620,907.94.
Food Service: Balance 11-30-25, 56,206.09; Receipts -local, 8,397.62, -state, 0.00, -federal, 101,146.66; Disbursements, 21,616.01; Balance 12-31-25, 53,134.36.
Enterprise: Balance 11-30-25, 9,407.32; Receipts -local, 3,459.62, -state, 0.00, -federal, 0.00; Disbursements, 6,457.32; Balance 12-31-25, 6,409.62.
Trust & Agency: Class Funds - Balance 11-30-25, 69,874.43; Receipts -local, 16,265.89; Disbursements, 20,263.48; Balance 12-31-25, 65,876.84. Unemployment - Balance 11-30-25, 14,879.36; Receipts -local, 0.00; Disbursements, 0.00; Balance 12-31-25, 14,879.36.
Supt. Olson gave a strategic planning update.
Upcoming legislative issues were discussed.
The policy committee gave recommendations to the full board on proposed changes to the Facility Use Policy.
The board reviewed potential upcoming Capital Outlay projects.
The policy committee gave recommendations to the full board on proposed changes to the Sick Leave Bank policy.
The board discussed the upcoming Intent to Apply for the 21st Century Grant.
ACTION NO. 26-071
Motion by Remund and second by Harstad to remove Approve Resignations from the Consent Agenda. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
ACTION NO. 26-072
Motion by Pelzel and second by Heinje to approve the consent agenda as follows:
• Approval of bills (as listed below)
• Approve the ELA-SD Literacy Coach Tuition Agreement with Bailley Olson
• Approve Independent Contractor Agreement
• Approve contract of Amber Metz for Head Track Coach for $3,650.00
GENERAL FUND: Salaries, Gross contracts, 158,501.85; Soc. Sec., Board share, 8,878.58; Medicare, Board share, 2,076.47; Retirement, Matching, 8,761.86; FLEX Plan Fee, Board share, 40.66; Employee Insurance, Board share, 21,613.63; ACT, Testing, 836.35; Andrew Ammann, Ref, 25.00; Beren’s Warehouse, Supplies, 333.21; BMO Harris, Supplies, 438.83; Jada Cameron, Ref, 25.00; CHS, Fuel, 2,883.71; City of Wilmot, Monthly water bill, 958.62; Grant County Review, Printing, 135.44; Andrew Hanson, Ref, 140.00; Tyler Hennagir, Ref, 100.00; Hudl, Hudl Assist, 1,128.90; Jaymar Business Forms, Tax Forms, 166.84; Jostens Inc, Diplomas, 47.15; Jurgens Auto Body, Bus Supplies, 89.91; Ryan Kohl, Reimbursement, 20.00; KSB School Law, Legal Services, 2,027.00; Linde Gas, Supplies, 49.15; John Madsen, Ref, 100.00; Amber Metz, Reimbursement, 20.00; NESC, General services, 52.79; Office Peeps, Supplies, 47.94; Otter Tail, Electric service, 4,688.71; Micah Pelzel, Ref, 75.00; Performance Foodservice, FFV, 834.89; Pye Barker Fire, Alarm Monitoring, 199.65; RC Technologies, Phone service, 237.89; Linda Reil, Ref, 20.00; Riverside Technologies, Repairs, 229.00; Patrick Schwenn, Ref, 125.00; SD Dept. of Health, Nursing, 660.00; Stillson Oil, Ethanol, 850.78; Street Graphex, Shirts, 120.44; Training Room, Supplies, 199.97; Tri-State Water, Softener rental, water, 76.85; Vestis, Mat Service, 974.88; Wiese Electric, Repairs, 705.01; Wilmot Lumber, Supplies, 55.93; Wilmot Plumbing, Repairs, 71.43; Wilmot Trust & Agency, Reimbursement, 3,874.26.
CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND: Century Business, Copiers, 1,198.36; Cole Paper, Floor Scrubber, 9,370.25; Safe-N-Secure, Down Payment Doors/Cameras, 34,375.42.
SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND: Salaries, Gross contracts, 27,196.03; Soc. Sec., Board share, 1,593.40; Medicare, Board share, 372.64; Retirement, Matching, 1,406.02; Employee Insurance, Board share, 3,227.09; BMO Harris, Supplies, 8.99; NESC, Assessments, 9,528.64; Dawn Schmidt, Reimbursement, 45.00; Wilmot Trust & Agency, Supplies, 260.00.
FOOD SERVICE FUND: Salaries, Gross contracts, 7,218.64; Soc. Sec., Board share, 435.99; Medicare, Board share, 101.96; Retirement, Board share, 418.07; Employee Insurance, Matching, 1,324.60; Beren’s, Purchased food, 51.27; Browns Valley Hardware Hank, Purchased food, 177.84; Cash-Wa, Purchased food, 1,054.98; Child & Adult Nutrition, Processing fees, 502.30; East Side Jersey Dairy, Milk, 643.64; The Meathouse, Processing Beef, 682.50; Performance, Purchased food, 2,109.59; SNA Depository, Certification, 55.00; US Foods, Purchased food, 743.03.
ENTERPRISE FUND: Salaries, Gross contracts, 4,408.66; Soc. Sec., Board share, 272.73; Medicare, Board share, 63.79; Retirement, Matching, 257.10; Employee Insurance, Board share, 4.24; BMO Harris, Supplies, 33.97; Wilmot School Lunch, Daycare Meals, 297.03; Wilmot Trust & Agency, Procare, 620.00.
Motion carried as all members voted aye.
ACTION NO. 26-076
Motion by Pelzel and second by Heinje to approve the 2026-2027 modified school calendar. Upon roll call, Pelzel, Heinje, Cameron, Harstad, and Anderson voted aye and Ammann and Remund voted nay. Motion carried.
ACTION NO. 26-077
Motion by Harstad and second by Cameron to approve the resignations of Marie Ammann – Music, Dakota Neppl – P.E., Kalli Green – PreK & WASP Director, Jen Hanson – Head VB Coach, and Patrick Schwenn – Assist. FB Coach with gratitude and thanks for their years of service. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
No student council report was given.
Prin. Hanson updated the board on elementary reading goal achievement, upcoming i-Ready implementation, and sportsmanship at athletic events.
Supt. Olson reported on graduation speaker suggestions and Pre-ACT testing.
The next regular meeting will be February 11th at 7:00 p.m.
ACTION NO. 26-078
Motion by Cameron and second by Heinje to adjourn. Motion carried as all members voted aye. 8:47 p.m.
/s/ David Anderson,
Board Chairman
/s/ Tiffany Argo,
Acting Business Manager
