The Viborg-Hurley School Board held their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in the Viborg building. Members present: Jim Gerdes, Charles Kludt, Peggy Mach, Denise Miller, Scott Vannorsdel President Peggy Mach called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Motion to adopt the agenda with addition of (12A) Executive Session. Purpose of Executive Session (SDCL 1-25-2.2) Discussing the expulsion, suspension, discipline, assignment of or the educational program of a student: Denise Miller Motion carried: (5=0) Motion to approve board minutes from March 10, 2014: Denise Miller Motion to approve bills: Scott Vannorsdel General Fund Payroll: $ 138,633.24 Special Education Payroll: $9,290.71 Enterprise Fund Payroll: $2,827.80 Total March Payroll: $150,751.75 Motion to approve Business and Financial Reports: Charles Kludt
The Fourth Grade Class attended the Sixth Annual Water Festival Quiz Bowl which was held at USF Campus. The Viborg-Hurley class received $50.00 for Sixth Place in the Quiz Bowl. Congratulations Fourth Graders! The School Board election will be held on the third Tuesday in June; June 17, 2014. The North Area will vote in the Hurley building. South Area will vote in the Viborg city hall. The school board positions currently held by Scott Vannorsdel (North Area), and Denise Miller (South Area) will be up for election. The deadline for filing nominating petitions is 5:00 p.m., on May 9, 2014. The Earl K, Emma V Sorensen Scholarship fund is currently invested through Wells Fargo Advisors, at a rate of.0875%. The closing value as of March 31, 2014 is $113,843.07. The balance of the Earl K, Emma V Sorensen Trust and Agency account as of March 31, 2014 is $12,864.16. Drivers Education will be offered; provided there is enough students enrolled in the program to pay all expenses. Classroom instruction will be held July 23, 24, 25, and July 28, 2014. Approximately twenty students will need to enroll. Checks written to the school for registration will be returned in full if the district fails to have enough participation. Mr. Jim Holderby will be teaching classes. Please direct all questions to Mrs. Hansen. Duel college credits will be available to High School students in the 2014-2015 fiscal year at a reduced cost. Please direct all questions regarding the online classes to Mrs. Hansen. Viborg building phone number is 766-5418, the Hurley building phone number is 238-5221. Mount Marty will also be offering summer courses. Quotes have been received in the business office for water damaged carpet in the library. (Viborg building) Motion to accept quote from School Specialty: Denise Miller
Mr. Sylliaasen has been reviewing information on the cost to district to update mascots on the two buildings gym floors. Board will discuss further at the May meeting. Contracts for summer custodian positions will be offered to staff members first at $8.75 an hour. If positions are not filled by current staff members, positions will be offered to students at $7.25 an hour. Citizens of the Viborg-Hurley School District have approached the administration with concerns about bullying. There have been meetings held with Middle School staff members and parents. Staff will be watching students in hallways and classrooms closer, and documenting any issues between students. An addition to the 2014-2015 approved Calendar; dismissal at 1:30 p.m. on May 20, 2015. The Cameron Colony Eighth grade graduation will be held on May 15, 2015. Eighth Graders will be recognized at the Spring Concert on May 12, 2015. Motion to accept resignation submitted by Sarah Skatvold: Charles Kludt Motion to offer contracts to certified staff members: Deb Andersen, Matthew Brinkman, Pamela Chaussee, Wendy Christiansen, Leo Dunham, William Hansen, Jan Harmon, Wendy Harms, Anthony Hauger, Dean Jacobsen, Deborah Jensen, Gayle Johnson, Shane McFarland, Brett Mellem, Kelsey Nincehelser, Amy Orr, Tania Peterson, Sara Rice, John Rist, Galen Schoenefeld, Michelle Schoenefeld, Deidra Thompson, Johnitta VanHull, Tanner Waage, and Sonja Walter: Denise Miller Motion to offer contracts to non-certified staff members; Cheri O Dell, Rebecca Roth, Linda Graber, Sheila Jorgensen, Kim Larsen, Barb Olson, Annie Dangel, Linda DeVries, Jill Dangel, Nancy Rasmussen, Craig Rothschadl, Herman Wurtz, and Tim Wurtz: Denise Miller
Motion to offer Barb Hansen contract: Scott Vannorsdel Motion to offer Wanda Kost contract: Charles Kludt Motion to approve resolution authorizing membership in the South Dakota High School Activities Association: Scott Vannorsdel Motion to approve the Home Student Applications of Student(s) A and B: Denise Miller Motion to approve three $1,000.00 scholarships from the Earl K., Emma V. Selken Sorensen Scholarship Fund, to students of the 2014 Viborg-Hurley Senior Class: Scott Vannorsdel Motion to approve the following lunch and breakfast prices for the 2014-2015 fiscal school year: Jim Gerdes
2014-2015 Food Service Pricing Elementary M S HS Adult Breakfast $1.60 $1.60 $1.60 $1.90 Lunch $2.45 $2.55 $2.65 $3.30 Extra Breakfast Entrée $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 Extra Breakfast Cereal $.85 $.85 $.85 $.85 Extra toast $.20 $.20 $.20 $.20 Extra Entrée $ 1.60 $1.60 $1.60 $1.60 Extra (8 0z) milk $.45 $.45 $.45 $.45 Extra Side from line $.50 $.50 $.50 $.50 (Snacks) 8 oz. water $1.25 $1.25 $1.25 $1.25 10 oz. (100%)Juice $1.25 $1.25 $1.25 $1.25 4 oz. yogurt $.75 $.75 $.75 $.75 Otis Cookie $.50 $.50 $.50 $.50 Otis Muffin $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 Granola/Cereal Bars $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 Whole Grain Pop Tarts $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 Crackers/snack mix $.75 $.75 $.75 $.75 Fruit Snacks $.75 $.75 $.75 $.75 Chips $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 Motion to enter Executive Session: (8:12 p.m.) Scott Vannorsdel
Purpose of Executive Session (SDCL 1-25-2.3) Consulting with legal counsel or reviewing communications from legal counsel about proposed or pending litigation or contractual matters. Exit Executive Session (8:20 p.m.) Business Manager will issue a check in the amount of $4,500.00 to South Dakota Advocacy. Motion to leave the Earl K., Emma V. Selken, Sorensen Scholarship invested through the Wells Fargo Investment Services at an interest rate of.0875%: Scott Vannorsdel Motion to enter Executive Session: (SDCL 1-25-2.4) Preparing for contract negotiations or negotiating with employees or employee representatives: (8:21 p.m.) Denise Miller Exit Executive Session: (8:55 p.m.) Motion to authorize a $1,000.00 raise to all certified teachers currently on staff. Teachers participating in the school insurance will also receive the premium increase at.0275%: Denise Miller Motion to authorize a twenty-five cent raise to current non-certified employees: Scott Vannorsdel
Motion to authorize a $1,000.00 raise to Wanda Kost, Business Manager for the 2014-2015 fiscal year: Charles Kludt Motion to authorize a $1,000.00 raise to Barb Hansen for the 2014-2015 fiscal year: Scott Vannorsdel Motion to enter Executive Session: (8:56 p.m.) Charles Kludt Purpose of Executive Session: (SDCL 1-25-2.2) Discussing the expulsion, suspension, discipline, assignment of or the educational program of a student. Exit Executive Session: (9:12 p.m.) No action taken at this time. Motion to adjourn: (9:15 p.m.) Denise Miller The May school board meeting will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in the Hurley building, at 7:00 p.m.
Motion to adjourn: (9:15 p.m.) Denise Miller President Peggy Mach 1 605 660-6873 Business Manager, Wanda Kost Published once at the approximate cost of $