The Woonsocket Board of Education met in regular session on December 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the library/media center of the Woonsocket School. Members attending were:  Gary Steichen, Jim Grassel, Darrin Uttecht, Jason White and Todd Olinger.   Others attending were Superintendent Rod Weber, Paula Lynch, Chris Selland and Jason Bruce. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
On a motion by Gary Steichen, seconded by Todd Olinger, the Board approved the meeting agenda as presented.  Motion carried.
The minutes of the regular board meeting held on November 11th, 2013 were approved as presented on a motion by Darrin Uttecht, seconded by Jason White.  Motion carried.
On a motion by Todd Olinger, seconded by Gary Steichen, the Board approved the claims presented and the November 2013 financial report as follows: Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND beginning balance: $929,684.55. Add receipts: Taxes $231,240.77; Interest $335.99; Other local $1,007.57; State $97,737.00; Federal $0.00; Total to be accounted for:  $1,260,005.88; less disbursements $163,823.89; Fund balance: $1,096,181.99.
CAPITAL OUTLAY beginning balance: $383,042.10. Add receipts: Taxes $100,117.71; Other local $0.00;  Total to be accounted for: $483,159.81;  less disbursements $2,689.20;  Fund balance: $480,470.61.
SPECIAL EDUCATION beginning balance:  $228,638.34. Add receipts:  Taxes $50,098.82; Other Local $0.00;  State $0.00;  Federal $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $278,737.16; less disbursements $8,649.95; Fund balance: $270,087.21.
PENSION beginning balance: $148,395.85. Add receipts: Taxes $14,982.68; Other Local $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $163,378.53;  less disbursements $0.00. Fund balance: $163,378.53.
FOOD SERVICE beginning balance: $21,965.77. Add receipts: Pupil/milk receipts $4,989.95; Adult receipts $224.00; Interest $.85;  Other local $17.99; State $0.00; Federal reimbursement $7,194.02; Total to be accounted for: $34,392.58; less disbursements $11,662.21; Fund balance: $22,730.37.
ENTERPRISE FUND #53 beginning balance:  $19,010.25; Add receipts:  Local $755.00; Total to be accounted for:  $19,765.25;   less disbursements $1,382.28;  Fund balance:  $18,382.97.
TRUST AND AGENCY beginning balance:  $26,202.76.  Add receipts:  Interest $1.23;  Pupil activities $15,730.47;  Total to be accounted for: $41,934.46; less disbursements $2,893.24; Fund balance: $39,041.22.
Salaries and benefits for the month of November 2013 were as follows:
General Fund: $104,016.39
Special Education: $7,713.61
Enterprise #53: $1,382.28
Food Service:  $4,616.06
Chris Selland gave the financial report.
General Fund
AT&T, Cell Phone 100.04
Brooks Oil, Fuel Oil 5,805.30
Bud’s Body Shop, Windshield Replacement/Parts 314.00
City of Woonsocket, Water Service 67.57
Express Stop, Gas-Vehicles/Mini-Bus 807.66
Foreman Sales & Service, Inc., Regular Route (3,898) Co-Curricular (97) High School (96)  9,660.22
Hillyard, Custodian Supplies 734.47
[Imprest Fund, Imprest Claims 361.00
Region 5 Music, Junior High Music Festival (5) $25.00
Region 5 Music, High School Music Festival (5) $25.00
South Dakota High School Press Association    Newsletter/Article Contest Fee $35.00
US Post Office, Postage Expense $138.00
US Post Office, Postage Expense $138.00
Total Imprest Claims: $361.00]
Jostens, Diplomas 108.39
KO’s Pro Service, Vehicle Maintenance 224.78
Lieber, Craig, Special Ed – Book on Tape/High School Supplies 27.50
Lynch, Paula, Mileage – Elementary Principal Meeting 29.40
NorthWestern Public Service, Electric Service 2,867.37
Olsen, Rick, Postage Expense Reimbursement 5.60
Oriental Trading Company, Christmas Craft Fair Supplies 175.99
Petty Cash, Postage Expense 7.66
Daily Plainsman, Subscription Renewal 85.64
Readers Den, Library/High School  Books 212.47
Sanborn Weekly Journal, Publications 203.99
Santel Communications, Phone/Cable/Internet 385.76
School Specialty, Supplies 2,182.30
Sun Gold Trophies, Inc., Marching Band Plaque 39.00
Taste of Home, Subscription Renewal – Library    15.98
Teacher Innovations,  Teacher Subscription 10.80
Waste Management of Huron, Garbage Service 564.74
Woony Foods, Supplies 391.98
Fund Total: 25,389.61
Capital Outlay
A&B Business Equipment, Copier Lease 840.20
Connecting Point, Wireless Upgrades for Gym 6,840.00
Dramstads Refrigeration, Walk-In Freezer Repairs/Compressor 1,763.25
First National Bank SD, Qzab Payment – Principal – Parking     Lot 3,333.33
First National Bank SD, Interest Payment – Building Certificates  12,745.00
Pearson Education, Elementary Math Series 12,844.29
Fund Total: 38,366.07
Special Education
Avera St. Lukes, Client Services 946.58
Parent/Guardian, Mileage – Parent/Guardian 159.10
Lieber, Craig, Special Ed – Book on Tape/High School Supplies 18.00
Lifequest, Client Services 1,365.00
School Specialty, Supplies 204.12
Spurs, Client Services 175.00
Fund Total: 2,867.80
Enterprise Fund #53
School Specialty, Pre-K Supplies 232.82
Fund Total: 232.82
Food Service
Ameripride Services, Laundry Service 13.05
Child and Adult Nutrition, Food 182.19
Earthgrains Company, Food 132.30
Midwest Restaurant Supply, Supplies 272.70
Swenson Produce, Fuel for Reefer Trailer – Frozen Food  119.00
United Energy/Farmers Alliance, Propane 323.99
Variety Food, Supplies/Rent/Deposit/Food 5,308.20
Fund Total: 6,351.43
Superintendent Weber advised that the District’s five-year accreditation review went very well. Also, the basketball season is underway with 36 boys and 22 girls (7-12) participating.
The wrestling program was discussed as the number of wrestlers in Wessington Springs and Woonsocket is down this year and Wolsey-Wessington has opted out of the co-op due to the fact that they have the numbers to support their own program now.
The football co-op meeting went well with more practices scheduled in Woonsocket for next year.
Principal Paula Lynch advised that we have a new Elementary Student/Practice Teacher and plans for the WEPC merry mixer day are being organized for next week.
December 16th will be a tutor day with enrichment activities scheduled for the elementary students that wish to attend.
It was moved by Gary Steichen, with a second by Todd Olinger, to approve an extra instruction stipend as per the negotiated agreement for the first semester to the following teachers: Dayna Rodriguez – $500.00,  Armando Rodriguez – $500.00,  Shane Gross (1/2 time) – $250.00,  and  Rick Olsen (1/2 time) $250.00. Motion carried. This covers independent study students and additional classes taught over and above a teacher’s regular class load.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the December 9, 2013 regular board meeting of the Woonsocket Board of Education was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. on a motion by Gary Steichen, with a second by Jason White.  Motion carried.
JIM GRASSEL
Chair
CRYSTAL A.
SELLAND
Business Manager