The Woonsocket Board of Education met in regular session on March 11th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the library/media center of the Woonsocket School. Members attending were: Gary Steichen, Jason White, Jim Grassel, Darrin Uttecht and Todd Olinger. Also attending were Superintendent Rod Weber and WEA Representative Lynn Klaas. Business Manager Chris Selland and Principal Paula Lynch were absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
On a motion by Darrin Uttecht, seconded by Gary Steichen, the Board approved the meeting agenda as presented.   Motion carried.
The minutes of the regular board meeting held on February 13, 2013 were approved as presented on a motion by Jason White, seconded by Gary Steichen.  Motion carried.
On a motion by Gary Steichen, seconded by Todd Olinger, the Board approved the claims presented and the February 2013 financial report as follows: Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND beginning balance: $904,839.30. Add receipts: Taxes $50,259.41; Interest $875.31; Other local $4,155.29;  State $59,638.39; Federal $0.00;   Total to be accounted for:  $1,019,767.70;  less disbursements $115,946.10;  Cash balance: $903,821.60;   Fund balance: $903,821.60.
CAPITAL OUTLAY beginning balance: $461,382.31.  Add receipts:  Taxes $23,381.32;  Other local $0.00;  Total to be accounted for: $484,763.63;  less disbursements $369.05;   Cash balance: $484,394.58;   Fund balance:  $484,394.58.
SPECIAL EDUCATION beginning balance:  $218,531.30. Add receipts:  Taxes $11,714.65;  Other Local $0.00;  State $0.00;  Federal $0.00;  Total to be accounted for: $230,245.95;   less disbursements $10,003.51;  Cash balance: $220,242.44;    Fund balance: $220,242.44.
PENSION beginning balance: $152,826.81. Add receipts: Taxes $3,491.84; Total to be accounted for: $156,318.65;  less disbursements $0.00.  Fund balance: $156,318.65
FOOD SERVICE beginning balance:  $18,912.95.  Add receipts:  Pupil receipts $4,359.05;  Adult receipts $177.00: Milk receipts $36.40; Ala’Carte receipts $868.80; Interest $.70;  Other local $28.24;  State $0.00; Federal reimbursement $5,642.01; Total to be accounted for: $30,025.15; less disbursements $10,922.17; Cash  balance: $19,102.98;  Fund balance: $19,102.98.
ENTERPRISE FUND #53 beginning balance:  $11,303.44.  Add receipts: Local $1,060.00;  Total to be accounted for: $12,363.44;  less disbursements $1,316.46;  Fund balance:  $11,046.98.
TRUST AND AGENCY beginning balance: $27,094.00.  Add receipts: Interest $1.12;  Pupil activities $1,973.25; Held for others: $1,734.60;  Total to be accounted for: $30,802.97;   less disbursements $1,448.66;  Fund balance: $29,354.31.
Salaries and benefits for the month of February 2013 were as follows:
General Fund: $86,178.20
Special Education: $7,101.15
Enterprise Fund: $1,316.46
Food Service: $4,471.00
General Fund
Aurora Security Products, Security System Repairs 91.84
Baruth, Rob, Seventh and Eighth Grade Referee 20.00
Bio Corporation, Science Supplies 70.04
Bsn Sports, Referee Shirt – Scorekeeper 22.00
Burnison Plumbing & Heating, Plumbing Repairs 465.46
City of Woonsocket, Water Service 61.81
D & L Service, Snow Removal 845.00
Darin’s Market, Supplies 531.38
Express Stop, Gas – Vehicles/Mini-Bus/Snowblower 979.44
Foreman Sales & Service, Inc., Regular Route (3,549), Co-Curricular (454) High School (165) 9,493.12
Hillyard, Custodian Supplies 656.14
[Imprest Fund February Claims 844.70
Borg, Cory, Referee – Doubleheader $121.00
Jensen, Ryan, Referee – Doubleheader $100.00
Kemp, Josh, Referee – Girls Basketball $75.00
Kingsbury, Kevin, Referee – Two “B” Games $55.00
Krietlow, Bob, Referee/Mileage – Girls Basketball $110.70
South Dakota High School Press Association, Journalism Entries – Photo $45.00
South  Dakota High School Press Association, Journalism Entries – Articles $40.00
South Dakota High School Press Association, Newsletter Competition Fee $5.00
SoDak Track Clinic, Track Clinic Registrations $100.00
US Post Office, Postage Expense $138.00
Uttecht, Darrin Referee – Two “B” Games $55.00
Total Imprest Claims: $844.70]
KO’s Pro Service, Vehicle Maintenance 25.88
Lieber, Craig Seventh and Eighth Grade Referee 37.00
Lynch, Paula , Mileage – Conference 68.88
Menards, Custodian Supplies/Bus Outlet 120.38
NorthWestern Public Service, Electric Service 3,635.81
Petty Cash, Postage Expense 13.36
Sanborn Central School, Shared Staff 9,002.97
Sanborn Weekly Journal, Publications 234.71
Santel Communications, Phone/Cable/Internet 281.27
School Specialty, P.E. Supplies 43.56
Selland, Crystal, Mileage – Business Meetings 58.80
Stevens, Kathy, Mileage – Testing Meeting    74.76
Walmart, High School Supplies 9.00
Waste Management of Huron, Garbage Service 565.27        Wheelers Business Products, Supplies 321.09
Fund Total: 28,573.67
Capital Outlay
A&B Business Equipment, Copier Lease 778.00
Santel Communications, Network Server Parts  710.00
Fund Total:  1,488.00
Special Education
Avera St. Lukes, Client Services 870.48
Parent/Guardian, Parent/Guardian Mileage 159.10
Jenssen, Gloria, Transporation Services 40.00
Sanborn Central School, Shared Staff 11,520.58
Fund Total:12,590.16
Enterprise Fund #53
Sanborn Central School, Shared Staff 3,279.47
Fund Total: 3,279.47
Food Service
Chemical Sanitizing Systems, Dishwasher Rent 49.00        Child and Adult Nutrition, Food 402.36
Cwd, Food/Supplies 1,118.09        Earthgrains Company, Food 70.50
Variety Food, Food/Supplies 3,072.38
Fund Total: 4,712.33
Superintendent Weber advised that negotiations  with the WEA will begin in the near future. Budget items/improvements for next year were discussed. The 2013-14 athletic schedule was presented. The School Board would like to congratulate the Girls Basketball Team, Managers, Coaches, Statisticians, Cheerleaders and Fans for their successful appearance at the State Basketball Tournament. A special congratulations goes out to the Cheerleaders and their Advisor, Melissa Wormstadt, for being the recipient of the “Spirit of Six” Cheerleading award. In turn, the team would like to thank the School Boards, Booster Clubs and Great Fans for their support during the regular season and the tournament. Superintendent Weber advised that he and Rick Olsen would be presenting a technology plan for the district at the April board meeting.
Motion was made by Jason White, with a second by Darrin Uttecht, to approve the 2013-2014 school calendar.  Motion carried.
The Board moved into executive session at 7:20 p.m. on a motion by Darrin Uttecht, seconded by Todd Olinger.  The purpose of the executive session was to discuss matters pertaining to personnel.  Motion carried. The Board reconvened into regular session at 7:55 p.m.
Motion was made by Jason White, with a second by Darrin Uttecht, to approve the following non-certified contracts for 2013-2014: Julie Bebout, Rebecca Foos, Trent Clayton, Cathy Hegg, Pat Larson, Shirelly Snedeker and Susan Sterna.  Motion carried.
Motion was made by Gary Steichen, with a second by Jason White, to approve the following teacher/administrator contracts for 2013-2014:   Trisha Protsch, Jim VanDenHemel, Armando Rodriguez, Jennifer Gustin, Jessica Bruce, Judy Hinker, Sarah Jensen, Rosemarie Delvaux,  Jason Bruce, Jill Olson, Shannon Foos, Craig Lieber, Mitch Korbel, Rick Olsen, Dayna Tscharkert, Brett Kroeger, Lynn Klaas, Erin Feldhaus, Shelley Schlicht, Chris Selland and Paula Lynch.  A roll-call vote was requested with the following results: Gary Steichen – aye; Todd Olinger – aye;  Jason White – aye; Darrin Uttecht – nay; Jim Grassel – aye.  Motion carried.
It was moved by Todd Olinger, with a second by Darrin Uttecht, to approve a time change for the regular April board meeting (April 8, 2013)  from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to accommodate the technology plan presentation. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the March 11, 2013 regular meeting of the Woonsocket Board of Education was officially adjourned at 8:00 p.m. on a motion made by Gary Steichen with a second by Todd Olinger. Motion carried.
JIM GRASSEL
Chair
ROD WEBER
Superintendent