Elkton School District #5-3

ELKTONSCHOOL DISTRICT #5-3

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

January11, 2016

BOARD MEMBERS: Landsman, Kampmann, Frerichs. Bauer.Bumann were absent

OFFICERS PRESENT: Supt. Jandahl,Principal Neill, and Bus.MgrBruns

Also present: Nancy Spiering representing the paper, Staff: S. Sudtelgte, Students: 3, Community Member:A. Schuurman

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Landsman at 7:00 pm.

ITEM 16.01.2897

There was a motion by Kampmann,secondby Frerichsto approve the agenda as published with the addition of open enrollment, senior choir members and approve contract. All voted aye, motion carried.

ITEM 16.01.2898 CONSENT ITEMSMotion by Kampmann, second by Frerichs to approve the following consent items, all voted aye, motion carried:

a. The minutes of the December14th, 2015regular meeting

b. The financial reports as presented for December

c. Accept Payment of bills for December

d. Accept diesel quotes 11/16/2015 Clear Diesel – CHS – 212.9, Anderson Oil – 203.9, Martin Oil –202.1

12/16/2015 50/50 blend – CHS – 167.9, Anderson Oil – 170.35, Martin Oil – 169.8

e. Approve open enrollment

f. Approve contract Virginia Gebhart as Behavior Technician, $21.61 per/hr.

GENERAL FUND: Beginning Balance: 231,677.01,Revenue: Local – 271,722.68, County – 2,328.48, State – 49,994.00, Federal –200.00, Expenditures: 199,464.66,Ending Balance: 354,181.25.

CAPITAL OUTLAY: Beginning Balance: 85,618.97, Revenue: Local – 120,629.20, County – 0.00, State – 0.00, Federal – 0.00, Expenditures: 1,409.77,Ending Balance: 204,838.40

SPECIAL EDUCATION: Beginning Balance: 41,430.64, Revenue: Local – 64,906.32, County – 0.00, State – 0.00, Federal – 0.00, Expenditures: 34,940.20, Ending Balance:71,396.76.

PENSION: Beginning Balance: 104,256.43, Revenue: Local – 12,080.21, County – 0.00, State – 0.00, Federal – 0.00, Expenditures:0.00,Ending Balance: 116,336.64.

BOND FUND: Beginning Balance: 145,984.04, Revenue: Local – 0.00, County – 0.00, State – 0.00, Federal – 0.00, Expenditures: 930.00,Ending Balance: 145,054.04.

FOOD SERVICE: Beginning Balance: 10,127.99, Revenue: Local – 6,626.70, County – 0.00, State – 0.00, Federal – 17,316.58,Other – 0.00, Expenditures: 9,793.50,Ending Balance: 21,092.01.

DRIVER EDUCATION: Beginning Balance: 310.67, Revenue: Local –0.00, Expenditures: 0.00, Ending Balance: 310.67.

TRUST & AGENCY FD: Beginning Balance: 113,535.55, Revenue: 18,837.55, Expenditures: 23,024.32, Ending Balance: 109,348.78.

c. The payment of the following submitted bills:

GENERAL FUND

A-OX WELDING SUPPLY, INC, CYLINDER RENTAL, 53.35, AVI SYSTEMS INC , SMART EDUCATION NOTEBOOK, 57.24, BANKSTAR FINANCIAL, WORKERS COMP, 1,023.00, BROOKINGS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, DARE T SHIRTS, 180.00, CHS, DIESEL, LP, HEADLIGHT & SUPPLIES, 1,679.61,

CITY OF ELKTON, WATER & SEWER, 278.03, CONNELLY WATER CONDITIONING, SOFTNER RENTAL, 30.00, ELKTON PLUMBING, SNOW REMOVAL & REPAIRS, 1,939.53, ELKTON SCHOOL, ANNETTE STEIN , POSTAGE REIMB, 32.34, ELKTON-IMPREST FUND, REPLENISH TRUST & AGENCY, 1,336.02, EMPIRE MUSIC CO. LTD., RECORDERS, 71.18, FARNHAM, TAL, SCAN DISK & DVDS, 177.47, FIX-IT SHOP, KEYS, 35.00, HYVEE FOODS, DIETETICS PROJECTS, 182.18, ITC TELECOM, INTERNET & PHONE SERVICES, 318.15, MIDWEST GLASS,INC, FIBERGLASS SCREENS, 50.48, NORTHEAST ED SERVICES COOP, THERAPY SERVICES, 82.98, OTTER TAIL POWER CO, ELECTRICITY, 6,131.39, SDTEA, CONF REG, 65.00, SKYVIEW JUNCTION, GAS & DIESEL, 180.01, VEIRES MINI MART, DIESEL, 58.16, WALMART COMMUNITY, FACS CLASS & 2ND GRADE SCIENCE, 52.23, Fund Total: 14,013.35.

CAPITAL OUTLAY

A&B BUSINESS EQUIPMENT, COPIER & PRINTER LEASES, 792.00, ELKTON-IMPREST FUND, REPLENISH TRUST & AGENCY, 750.00, ELLEFSEN, DAPHNE, MATH BOOK, 14.47, Fund Total: 1,556.47.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

ITC TELECOM, INTERNET & PHONE SERVICES, 28.94, NORTHEAST ED SERVICES COOP, TUITION & THERAPIES, 9,498.32, Fund Total: 9,527.26.

FOOD SERVICE

CITY OF ELKTON, WATER & SEWER, 114.89, DEAN FOODS NORTH CENTRAL, INC., MILK, 572.76, EARTHGRAINS/BIMBO BAKERIES, BREAD, 68.85, ELKTON-IMPREST FUND, REPLENISH TRUST & AGENCY, 7.49, REINHART FOOD SERVICE, SCHOOL LUNCH & SUPPLIES, 1,407.48, VARIETY FOODS, SCHOOL LUNCH, 1,054.08, Fund Total: 3,225.55.

IMPREST 12.2015

GASS JORDAN, GBB OFFICIAL, 80.00, PHELPS BRIAN, GBB OFFICIAL, 122.92, ANDERSON LUKE, OFFICIAL DBLHDR CASTLEWOOD, 100.00, BENNING JAMES, OFFICIAL DBLHDR CASTLEWOOD, 100.00, BLOSMO JASON, BBB OFFICIAL COLMAN EGAN, 80.00, DUFFY GARY, GBB OFFICIAL COLMAN EGAN, 117.74, GASS JARED, GBB OFFICIAL COLMAN EGAN, 80.00, HOEKE SCOTT, OFFICIAL DBLHDR CASTLEWOOD, 159.20, IMAGINE LEARNING, SOFTWARE ELL, 750.00, WALTER RYAN, BBB OFFICIAL COLMAN EGAN, 142.16, KAYLA CLEVELAND TOURNEY, JV GBB ENTRY, 50.00, BORCH'S SPORTING, ENTRY FEE GBB, 50.00, LONG CHRIS, BBB OFFICIAL 12/18/15, 20.00, SDCA, CONF REG YACKLEY, 225.00, SDMEA, AUDITION, 9.00, SHORT MARY JANE, GLUTON FREE PIZZA, 7.49, IMPREST Total:2,093.51.

DECEMBER15 PAYROLL REPORT:

GENERAL FUND: 186,277.65, OF WHICH INSTRUCTIONAL, 113,741.17; SUPPORT SERVICES, 62,260.27; CO-CURRICULAR, 10,276.21; SPECIAL EDUCATION, 25,448.61; FOOD SERVICE, 7,903.37;TOTAL PAYROLL: 219,629.63

OLD BUSINESS

There was a first reading on the newer & revised policies from ASBSD. We discussed the changes and how we will be putting this on-line through E-Board Docs. Once the policies are approved the public will be able to view them.

NEW BUSINESS

There were no bids for the 1996 Ford Aero star Van so it will be used as a trade in.

ITEM 16.01.2899

There was a motion by Kampmann, second by Frerichs to recognize the Elkton Teacher Association as the negotiating entity for certified staff. All voted aye, motion carried.

There were no new applications for school board member.

The senior choir members approached the board to ask for permission to miss both April 21 & 22 to participate in a choir trip to Omaha & Kansas City. The board approved the trip as they will be attending up to 8 educational tours during the trip.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments.

REPORTS

Tom Landsman attended the meeting in which nothing new was brought up.

Jennifer Kampmann reported that there was no library meeting this last month.

Mr. Jandahl stated that because of all the changes to insurances we will be attending the meeting in Huron on January 20th to help make some decisions for directing our pool. He and Mr. Bauer attended the negotiations workshop the 2nd of January. He will be listening to the State of the State address on Jan 12. We are hopeful of some very beneficial changes in financial aid to schools. There will be a teacher enhancement survey sent out to our teachers developed by our enhancement committee.

Mrs. Neill stated they had a guest who worked with staff on ELL learners. It was beneficial to all staff. There have been grade level meetings as well as social studies meetings during in-services. There is an on-line textbook workshop put on by TIE that she and Mrs. Harming will attend. Midterm ends February 3rd and conferences will be February 1st. Seniors will be taking career readiness tests next months. Juniors are requesting that there not be a meal before prom. Surveys are being sent out before a decision is made. Morgan Carmody was selected as Touchstone Coop & KFSY scholar of the week. Congratulations Morgan!

Ms. Bruns said we are close to starting the election process. There will be 3 members who will be up for election this year because of the 2 appointees. The petitions can be taken out on January 29th, and have to be returned by February 26th by 5pm. She said that the final step for the audit has been completed. The MD&A, management discussion & analysis has been completed for 2014 – 2015 school year and submitted to the auditors.

ITEM 16.01.2900

There was a motion by Frerichs, second by Kampmann to go into executive session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 Sub 1 Personnel & Sub 4 Negotiations at 7:48pm. All voted aye, motion carried.

The board was brought out of executive session at 9:16 by Chairman Landsman.

ITEM 16.01.2901

There was a motion by Frerichs, second by Kampmann to appoint Arend Schuurman to the board. All voted aye, motion carried.

ITEM 16.01.2902

There being no further business before the board,Frerichsmoved to adjourn the meeting at9:19pm, seconded by Kampmann.All voted aye, motion carried.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, February8th, 2016 @ 7:00pm.

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Chairman Landsman Business Manager Bruns

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