BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES NEWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT #9-2 JULY 18, 2016 Chairman Youngberg called the Newell Board of Education meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with all members present. Administration present: Supt. Dutt, Business Mgr. Pflaumer. Visitors: Laurie Parker, Peggy Reichert, Melissa Mahaffy, Kathy Lamphere, Robert Piekkola, Anna Erk, LeeAnn Gaer, Lisa Wendt, Cara Muckridge, Denise Smeenk, Sundi Brist, Darlene Stapp, Betsy Burtzlaff, Scott Wince, Kyle Cox, Desiree Cox, Lori Leber, Jackie Clements, Aileen Brunner, Betty Bruner, Todd Komes, TJ Steele, Allen Youngberg. Unless otherwise noted, all Board action was by unanimous decision. AGENDA Motion Jackson, second Wells to approve the agenda with additions/changes. Carried. APPROVE MINUTES Motion Alexander, second Wells to approve the minutes from the June 20, 2016, Spec. Mtgs. July 1 st and 5 th, 2016, with changes to June 20 th - APPROVE NEW HIRE CONTRACTS Motion Alexander, second Rolph to approve contract for the following positions. Voting yes Alexander. Opposed Weeldreyer, Rolph, Wells, Trohkimoinen, Youngberg. Motion Failed. Carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS Motion Wells, second Trohkimoinen to approve payment of General Fund, Capital Outlay, SPED & Food Service bills, June end of month/year, July pre-paid and July 18, 2016 bills. Carried. APPROVE JUNE FINANCIAL REPORT Motion Wells, second Weeldreyer to approve the June financial report. Carried. APPROVE SPED. CONTRACTED SERVICE Motion Weeldreyer, second Jackson to approve the SPED contracted service agreement for Speech Therapy (Therapy Solutions) for the 2016/2017 school year. Carried. APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET RESOLUTION Motion Trohkimoinen, second Rolph to approve the following resolution. Carried. RESOLUTION #7-18-2016 ADOPTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET: Let it be resolved, that the school board of the Newell School District, in accordance with SDCL 13-11-3.2 and after duly considering the proposed supplemental budget, hereby approves and adopts the following supplemental budget in total: Appropriations 10 2549 015 323 storm repairs/maint. $158,696.75. Means of Finance: Revenues 10 5140 000 $158,696.75. (s) Todd Youngberg, Chairman (s) Sally Pflaumer, Business Manager
BOARD MEETING SOUND SYSTEM Motion by Youngberg, second Rolph to table any decision on a sound system but to keep on the agenda until the issue is resolved. Carried. There being no further business for the 2015-2016 school year, the Board reconvened as the 2016-2017 Board of Education of the Newell School District at 7:00 p.m. NEW BUSINESS Business Manager Pflaumer called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. New Board members Lisa Wendt and LeeAnn Gaer were sworn in and signed their Oaths of Office ORGANIZE FOR 2016/2017 Business Mgr. Pflaumer called for nominations for Chairman for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion Trohkimoinen to nominate Todd Youngberg, second by Wells. Motion Rolph nominations cease, second Gaer. By unanimous vote Todd Youngberg was elected Chairman for 2016/2017. Chairman Youngberg called for nominations for Vice Chairman for the 2016/2017 school year. Motion Wells to nominate Tyler Trohkimoinen, second Gaer. Motion Trohkimoinen to nominate LeAnne Wells, second, Rolph. Motion Weeldreyer nominations cease, second Gaer. By paper ballot vote, Tyler Trohkimoinen was elected Vice chairman for 2016/2017. HEARING ON PROPOSED 2016/2017 BUDGET The hearing on the proposed 2016/2017 Budget was held at the advertised time. No one appeared to object or question. DESIGNATIONS FOR 2016/2017 SCHOOL YEAR Motion Trohkimoinen, second Wells to approve the following designations for the 2016/2017 school year with the change of date on school board meetings and adding the transportation supervisor and P-K/12 Principal. Carried. Official Depository First National Bank; Official Newspaper Butte County Post; Purchasing Agent Superintendent; Designate Admn. For: Trust & Agency Account Business Manager; School Lunch Fund Business Manager; State & Federal Application Reports Superintendent. BOARD MEETING DATES & TIME Regular School Board Meetings 2 nd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. held in the MPR unless otherwise posted SCHOOL LUNCH RATES Lunch - $2.25 (K-3), $2.75 (4-12), $3.75 (Adults) Breakfast - $1.25 (K-12), $1.50 (Adults) Milk - $0.30 DESIGNATIONS FOR 2016/2017 SCHOOL YEAR Title IX Coordinator Superintendent Lodging, Meals & Mileage Rates State Rates Activity Tickets - $30 (k-12), $50 (Adults), $100 (Family), Free (55+) Single Admission - $3.00 (K-12), $4.00 (Adults)
Double Header Admissions - $4.00 (K-12), $6.00 (Adults) Transportation Fees For Co-Curricular Activities - $20 (Single Activity), $100 (Family Maximum) Board Member Compensation - $41 per meeting, state rate for mileage, meals & lodging 504 Coordinator PK-12 Principal Board Attorney Lester Nies Call for fuel, gas & Propane bids Insurance Agent of Record Harry Stapp, First Western Insurance Authorize the Superintendent and/or Pre K-12 Principal & Transportation Supervisor, to close school in emergency situations and in case of inclement weather. Authorize Superintendent to set make-up days for any days missed due to emergency situations or inclement weather. Truant Officer Superintendent Approve all Applications For Public School Exemption Certificates for 2016/2017 Substitute Teacher Pay - $75 (non-certified), $85 (certified) Rate for Transportation Reimbursement state rate $ 0.42 beyond 5 miles APPOINTMENTS Legislative representative Weeldreyer ASBSD /SASD Joint Convention Voting Delegate Weeldreyer COMMITTEES Dist. Leadership Wendt, Rolph, Wells Budget/Negotiations - Youngberg, Trohkimoinen, Weeldreyer Policy Gaer, Trohkimoinen, Rolph Buildings Youngberg, Weeldreyer, Gaer APPROVE RESOLUTION Motion Trohkimoinen, second Wells to approve Resolution 7-18-16A Short Term Borrowing. Carried. This will allow the school to borrow money if funds run low between tax payments in the amount of $250,000. BUS ROUTES Motion Trohkimoinen, second Wells to maintain the same bus routes for the 2016/2017 school year as in the 2015/2016 school year. Carried. APPROVE FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, CROSS COUNTRY, CHEERLEADING/DANCE RULES Motion Rolph, second Gaer to approve the Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Cheerleading/Dance Rules for the 2016/2017 school year. Carried. APPROVE STUDENT HANDBOOK Motion Trohkimoinen, second Weeldreyer to approve the 2016-2017 Student Handbook. Discussion followed. Motion Trohkimoinen, second Wells to table this issue for the August meeting. Carried. APPROVE 2016/2017 SALARIES/WAGES & 2016/2017 NEGOTIATIONS PACKAGE Motion Trohkimoinen, second Wendt to approve all employees salaries/wages for the 2016/2017 school year and to approve the Negotiations Package for 2016/2017. Carried. R. Dutt $75,000, T. Bonnet $35, 606, M. Carrier $37,556, C. Corliss $34,406, L. Dunavant $34,406, M. English $41,106, A. Erk $42,756, L. Hewitt $17,603, R. Hill
$39,406, D. Johnston $43,006, M. Jump $41,856, N. Lermon $34,806, C. McCann $45,006, J. McGregor $37,556, C. Muckridge $26,705, Nuenke $34,000, L. Parker $49,006, T. Peterson $35,606, M. Phelps $39,906, R. Price $43,006, P. Reedy $40,356, P. Reichert $41,856, K. Sanderson $35,606, J. Schiffner $36,406, S. Schoenfish $41,506, A. Schrank $35,606, L. Shaykett $45,806, C. Walters $38,806, T. Wendt $18,978, S. Wince $43,056, A. Brunner $65,715, S. Pflaumer $42,059, K. Jensen $27,184, K. Lamphere $35,939, S. Dirk $26,000, T. Komes $30,000, S. Miller $10.12/hr, M. Robinson$10.12/hr, C. Schaefer $10.00/hr, C. Wolfer $15.45/hr, S. Miller $14.15/hr, C. Schaefer $13.45/hr, V. McCarthy $19.03/hr, J. Mickelson, Sr. $14.75/hr, M. Richards $23.27/hr, M. Mahaffy $19,332, D. Knutson $10.12/hr, T. Clough $10.00/hr, J. Clements $12.16/hr, T. Ferris $13.45/hr, K. Ludwig $12.30/hr, H. Masko $19.80/hr, C. Tifft $12.30/hr, M. Wamsher $11.04/hr, K. Wallace $10.60/hr, R. Waterland $14.92/hr, N. Yule $10.12/hr. APPROVE COACHES FOR 2016/2017 Motion Trohkimoinen, second Wendt to consider the coaching positions as presented. Discussion followed. Motion Trohkimoinen to amend to table decision until after executive session, second Weeldreyer. Carried. DISCUSSION Member Trohkimoinen brought up the discussion as to making Austin Auditorium a storm shelter for Newell and the surrounding areas. Motion Youngberg, second Wells to approve Austin Auditorium as a storm shelter. Carried. Reports were given by staff members at this time. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Trohkimoinen, second Wells to enter into executive session at 9:06 p.m. to discuss personnel and staffing matters per SDCL 1-25-2 (1). Carried. The Board returned to regular session at 11:55 p.m. Motion Rolph, second Gaer to approve all Fall sports coaches as presented: Football, Volleyball, Cheer, Cross Country, pending all coaching certifications are completed. ADJOURN Motion Weeldreyer, second Wells to adjourn to meet August 8, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. UNAPPROVED MINUTES NEWELL BOARD OF EDUCATION (s) Todd Youngberg, Chairman ATTEST: (s) Sally Pflaumer, Business Manager Published once at the total cost of $.