The Woonsocket Board of Education met in regular session on November 14th, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Woonsocket School. Members attending were:  Jason White, Neal Hiemstra, Lisa Snedeker, Todd Olinger, and Rikki Ohlrogge. Others attending were Superintendent Rod Weber, Jason Bruce, Brooke King, Armando Rodriguez, Sarah Jensen, Gay Swenson, Chelsea Schulz, Chris Selland, and Sarah Swenson. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.  

On a motion by Neal Hiemstra, seconded by Todd Olinger, the Board approved the meeting agenda. Motion carried.

The minutes of the regular board meeting held on October 10, 2022, were approved as presented on a motion by Rikki Ohlrogge, seconded by Lisa Snedeker. Motion carried.  

On a motion by Lisa Snedeker, seconded by Rikki Ohlrogge, the Board approved the claims presented and the October 2022 financial report as follows; motion carried.

GENERAL FUND, Beginning balance: $1,062,724.42; Add receipts: Taxes $8,668.63; Interest $1,013.36; Admissions $1,931.00; Pupil activities $400.00; Other local $439.91; State $127,045.00; Federal $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $1,202,222.32; less disbursements $168,945.18; Cash balance: $1,033,277.14; less contracts and accounts payable/transfers $0.00; plus accounts receivable $19,821.00; Fund Balance: $1,053,098.14.

CAPITAL OUTLAY, Beginning balance: $976,524.48; Add receipts: Taxes $8,982.78; Other local $450.00; Federal $0.00. Total to be accounted for: $985,957.26; less disbursements $6,371.03; Cash balance: $979,586.23; less accounts payable $0.00; plus accounts receivable $99,641.00;  Fund balance: $1,079,227.23.

SPECIAL EDUCATION, Beginning balance: $628,612.90; Add receipts: Taxes $5,003.44; State $0.00; Federal $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $633,616.34; less disbursements, $35,993.75;  Cash balance: $597,622.59; Less contracts and accounts payable/transfers $0.00; plus accounts receivable $0.00; Fund balance: $597,622.59.

FOOD SERVICE, Beginning balance: $93,469.72; Add receipts:  Pupil receipts $5,464.97; Adult receipts $0.00; Interest $3.47; Other local  $205.26; State $0.00; Federal reimbursement $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $99,143.42;  less disbursements $23,706.25; Cash  balance: $75,437.17; Less contracts/accounts payable $0.00; plus accounts receivable $0.00; Fund balance: $75,437.17.   

ENTERPRISE FUND #53, Beginning balance: $75,458.48; Add receipts: Other local $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $75,458.48;  less disbursements $4,391.42; Cash balance: $71,067.06; Less contracts/accounts payable $0.00; plus accounts receivable $0.00; Fund balance: $71,067.06. 

TRUST AND AGENCY, Beginning balance: $25,667.56; Add receipts: Interest $1.07; Pupil activities $450.00; Other local $457.10; Total to be accounted for: $26,575.73; less disbursements $2,365.05; Fund balance: $24,210.68.

Salaries and benefits for the month of October 2022 were as follows:

General Fund: $136,055.67;

Special Education: $34,848.69;

Enterprise #53: $4,391.42;

Food Service: $10,085.62.

GENERAL FUND                            

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CHESS CLUB SUPPLIES – ESPORT SUPPLIES $43.98

AT&T, CELL PHONE $97.98

BAKERS DESIGN, ALL-STATE CHORUS FLOWERS $47.00

BARTON’S HEATING & COOLING LLC, FILTERS $207.24

BRUCE, JASON, ANNOUNCING VOLLEYBALL GAMES $120.00

ETERNAL SECURITY PRODUCTS, LLC, REPAIRED/RESET SECURITY CAMERAS $382.37

EXPRESS 2, GAS – MINI BUS – VEHICLE $592.39

EXPRESS STOP, GAS – MINI BUS – VAN $1,028.04

FOREMAN SALES & SERVICE INC., MINI BUS SUMMER MAINTENANCE $2,405.26

HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPORTS INC., FLYING W – CHENILLE ACTIVITY LETTERS $917.00

HILLYARD, CUSTODIAN SUPPLIES $1,216.77

HOWARD, CARRIE, VOLLEYBALL CLOCK $180.00

[IMPREST FUND OCTOBER 2022:

CASH, ALL-STATE CHORUS MEALS $483.00

FONDER, CRAIG, VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL $90.00

FONDER, CRAIG, VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL $90.00

HOWARD SCHOOL, CROSS COUNTRY MEET $30.00

MACHADO, CHANCE, VIDEOGRAPHER (STUDENT) $60.00

NEDVED, ALLISON, VIDEOGRAPHER (STUDENT) $30.00

NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY, ALL-STATE CHOIR PREP $78.00

PARKSTON SCHOOL, CROSS COUNTRY MEET $40.00

RUSSELL-MANKE, ANNIKA, VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL/MILEAGE $107.85

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS, ALL-STATE CHOIR PREP $65.00

SWEARINGEN, JASLYN, VIDEOGRAPHER (STUDENT) $20.00

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE, POST OFFICE EXPENSE $360.00

VAVRA, GLORIA, VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL/MILEAGE $106.32

VAVRA, GLORIA, VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL/MILEAGE $106.32

WILLIAMS, KRISTEN, VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL/MILEAGE $102.75

TOTAL IMPREST CLAIMS: $1,769.24]

J.W PEPPER & SON INC., VOCAL MUSIC $303.96

JENSEN, SARAH , VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL BOOK $120.00

K & D BUSING INC., REGULAR ROUTE/CO-CURRICULAR ROUTE $19,437.07

KROHMER PLUMBING, SHOWER HEAD AND SUPPLIES $556.99

LEARNING A TO Z, TITLE SITE LICENSE $125.00

LEHR, DAVE, TECH SERVICE FEE $170.00

LOCAL LUMBER, CONCRETE/FRESHMAN PROJECT $471.42

MENARDS, SHOP SUPPLIES – FRESHMAN PROJECT $45.84

MIDWEST CENTER FOR SCHOOL SAFETY, BULLY PREVENTION ASSEMBLY $1,000.00

NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, ELECTRIC SERVICE $3,773.06

PETTY CASH, POSTAGE EXPENSES $22.75

POPPLERS MUSIC, VOCAL MUSIC $147.15

RAMKOTA, BUSINESS MANAGER FALL CONFERENCE LODGING (2) $444.00

READING WAREHOUSE, LIBRARY BOOKS $249.03

SANBORN WEEKLY JOURNAL, PUBLICATIONS $143.14

SANTEL COMMUNICATIONS, PHONE/INTERNET SERVICES $174.76

SCHLICHT, SHELLEY, REIMBURSE – GAS FOR VAN $20.04

SCHOOL SPECIALTY, LLC, LIBRARY BOOKEND – ELEMENTARY TACKBOARDS $641.53

SHERWIN WILLIAMS, PAINT – GYM CROWS NEST $97.57

TEACHWELL, DATA DIG – TEACHER TRAINING $1,500.00

TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION, MEMBERSHIP DUES 2022-23 $1,250.00

THUNES, SWIVEL CASTERS $44.43

VERMILLION SCHOOL DISTRICT, REGION 3A CROSS COUNTRY EXPENSES $235.99

WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN, GARBAGE SERVICE $389.05

WEBER, TREY, VOLLEYBALL ANNOUNCING $120.00

WHITE, BOBBI, VOLLEYBALL LINE JUDGE $520.00

WILLIAMS MUSIC & OFFICE REPAIR, PIANO TUNING $130.00

WOONY FOODS, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES $375.30

Fund Total: $41,515.35

CAPITAL OUTLAY

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, MEDIA COMPUTERS $7,282.30

A&B BUSINESS EQUIPMENT, COPIER LEASE $991.73

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CHESS CLUB SUPPLIES – ESPORT SUPPLIES $3,310.26

CHAD EAGLE CONSTRUCTION, LLC, HVAC GYM PROJECT – PAY #7 & #8 $102,903.19

DB ELECTRIC, AIR COMPRESSOR HOOKUP/CNC OUTLET – SHOP $881.33

GREEN EGGS AND RAM, PROJECTOR/EQUIPMENT – SPECIAL EDUCATION ROOM $2,618.40

HEINEMANN RESTORATION INC., EXT REPAIRS AND TUCK-POINTING $45,000.00

JD CONCRETE PRODUCTS, SIDEWALK BY PLAYGROUND $2,279.00

KOCH-HAZARD ARCHITECTS, HVAC PROJECT – ARCHITECT FEE $195.00

LOCAL LUMBER, CONCRETE/FRESHMAN PROJECT $740.36

NETWELL NOISE CONTROL, ACOUSTIC CEILING BAFFLES – GYM $9,080.00

U.S. BANK ST. PAUL, PRINCIPAL PAYOFF – CAPITAL CERTIFICATES $247,996.67

Fund Total: $423,278.24

SPECIAL EDUCATION

AVERA ST. LUKES, CLIENT SERVICES (SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER) $1,954.24

PARENT/GUARDIAN, GUARDIAN TRAVEL $219.30

Fund Total: $2,173.54

FOOD SERVICE                            

BIMBO BAKERIES USA, FOOD $252.37

BUHLS DRY CLEANING, LAUNDRY SERVICE $36.15

PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE, FOOD AND SUPPLIES $10,424.60

TERKILDSEN, KATHY, FOOD $46.69

WATER WALKERS INC. DBA HEALTH – E PRO, MENU PLANNING SOFTWARE $3,165.00

WOONY FOODS, FOOD $532.93

Fund Total: $14,457.74

CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS

ARLINGTON SCHOOL, REGION ORAL INTERP $101.76

GREGORY MUSIC BOOSTERS, HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC FESTIVAL – GREGORY $169.00

JAMES VALLEY CHRISTIAN, DISTRICT ORAL INTERP. FEE $117.72

LOCAL LUMBER, CONCRETE/FRESHMAN PROJECT $720.00

MENARDS, SHOP SUPPLIES – FRESHMAN PROJECT $20.28

PLATTE – GEDDES BAND BOOSTERS, JUNIOR HIGH MUSIC FESTIVAL MEAL MONEY $70.00

REGION  V HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC FESTIVAL, HIGH SCHOOL REGION V MUSIC FESTIVAL – GREGORY $60.00

REGION V JUNIOR HIGH MUSIC FESTIVAL, JUNIOR HIGH MUSIC FESTIVAL – PLATTE-GEDDES $45.00

WORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATE, INC., CHOCOLATE BAR FUNDRAISER – JUNIORS $2,087.40

Fund Total: $3,391.16

Checking Account Total: $3,391.16

Chris Selland gave the financial report and advised that the auditors are coming December 7th-9th.

Superintendent Weber updated the Board that, after three years of asking, the state has approved crosswalk flashers on Highway 34 adjacent to the school. The Board updated that the sound panels for the gym are in, and DB Electric will be installing soon. Mr. Weber discussed Educators Rising – which is a network that helps develop aspiring teachers. Mr. Weber will be looking for feedback from students, as well as teachers, to see if there is interest within the school. Mr. Weber discussed co-op rules, as there is a Sanborn Central student interested in wrestling. Per the South Dakota High School Activities Association, the student may practice with the WSWWW team, but must participate as a Sanborn Central team at meets. The Board updated that the light pole at the old football field that was damaged during a summer storm was turned into insurance and is not being replaced. Insurance has issued a check for the damages. Mr. Weber and the administration team have started a snack cart, which will be taken around to show staff how much they are appreciated. They are also hosting a staff Christmas party on November 22nd. Mr. Weber also discussed the proposed Social Studies standards, along with the sample resolution letter that was sent out from the state. The proposed standards can be found at: https://doe.sd.gov/contentstandards/documents/SS-Proposed.pdf. An example of a proposed standard for first grade is: The student identifies the major cultural features and contributions of Rome, including in architecture, engineering, and government. 

Mr. Bruce updated that bus routes are going well.

Mrs. King updated that her team recently held a TAT meeting and students are making progress. They will re-evaluate prior to Christmas. The paraprofessionals are doing a great job with all students and are flexible, as well as the rest of the teachers, when necessary. 

Mr. Rodriguez updated that he has met with all but four teachers in his role as Instructional Coach. This has been a positive experience for all teachers involved and has provided great feedback. The very first Impossible Shot was made during the Veterans Day program. The elementary and high school students have been receptive to the Impossible Shot and what it represents. 

Mrs. Jensen updated that the sixth grade students planned and hosted the Fall Carnival on Halloween day for the PreK4 through fifth graders. The elementary students wrote letters to Veterans, made and hung up wall art for the Veterans Day program, and also sang “Proud to Be an American” during the program. The sixth grade class put on the rest of the program, including readings, flag folding ceremony/meaning, singing, and presented a gift to the Veterans who were present. Mrs. Jensen also updated that this week (November 14-18) is American Education Week with various activities planned throughout the week. The elementary students had a STEM morning on Halloween day with another planned before Thanksgiving break. There is also an upcoming Zoo Assembly scheduled for November 21st for PreK4 through sixth grade. 

Gay Swenson and Chelsea Schulz were visitors at the Board meeting to bring forward concerns regarding the financials of the Community Care and Learning Center, as well as the concerns regarding the State restrictions on the number of kids allowed in the 0-4 year age group. There will be an upcoming meeting open to the public to discuss the need for daycare in our community. They would like any and all parents who have children in daycare to attend, as they are trying to come up with solutions to meet the needs for growing families.

On a motion made Lisa Snedeker, seconded by Todd Olinger, the Board approved to open bids for a new Mini Bus. Only one bid was submitted by Foreman Sales and Service: $81,055.00 for a 2023 14-passenger Chevy Collins School Bus. (NOTE: The Board did not receive a mini bus on the last bid due to limited number of buses being manufactured.) Motion carried.

Motion was made by Neal Hiemstra, seconded by Rikki Ohlrogge, to approve Rick Olsen’s resignation from Assistant Boys Basketball coach, effective November 14, 2022. Motion carried.

On a motion made by Lisa Snedeker, seconded by Todd Olinger, the Board approved Trey Weber as Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for $3,080.00. Motion carried. 

Motion was made by Todd Olinger, seconded by Neal Hiemstra, to approve board members Jason White and Lisa Snedeker as Woonsocket School representatives to attend the football co-op meeting with Wessington Springs and Sanborn Central on December 1st in Woonsocket at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried.

On a motion by Neal Hiemstra, seconded by Lisa Snedeker, the Board approved Spens Schlicht as volunteer Assistant Boys Basketball coach. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Todd Olinger, seconded by Neal Hiemstra, to approve any updates to the Back to School Plan for COVID. (NOTE: The Back to School Plan needs to be revisited every six months). Motion carried.

Motion was made by Rikki Ohlrogge, with a second by Todd Olinger, to approve to update the school banking accounts as the following:

A. First National Bank of Omaha – Trust & Agency Account XXX-9 – Sarah Swenson/Luci Grassel;

B. First National Bank of Omaha – Food Service Account XXX-7 – Sarah Swenson/Luci Grassel/Lisa Snedeker/Todd Olinger/Jason White;

C. First National Bank of Omaha – General Fund Account 1-XXX-8 – Sarah Swenson/Luci Grassel/Lisa Snedeker/Todd Olinger/Jason White;

D. Dakotaland FCU Checking Account XXXXXXXXX – Sarah Swenson/Luci Grassel;

E. Dakotaland FCU Savings Account XXXXXXXXX – Sarah Swenson/Luci Grassel;

Motion carried. 

On a motion made by Rikki Ohlrogge, seconded by Lisa Snedeker, the Board approved the resignation of Chris Selland as the Business Manager effective December 31, 2022. (The school district would like to thank Chris for her 25 years of service). Motion carried. 

Motion was made by Neal Hiemstra, with a second by Todd Olinger, to re-approve the Woonsocket School District’s Comprehensive Plan with new updates. Motion carried. 

Motion was made by Todd Olinger, with a second by Lisa Snedeker, to approve an executive session for personnel reasons SDCL1-25-2(1) – out at 8:27 p.m. – in at 9:20 p.m. Motion carried.

With no further business to come before the Board, the November 14, 2022, regular school board meeting was adjourned at 9:21 p.m. on a motion by Neal Hiemstra, with a second by Rikki Ohlrogge. Motion carried.  

JASON WHITE

Chair

SARAH SWENSON

BUSINESS MANAGER

The School Board of Sanborn Central School District 55-5 met in regular session on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 7:11 p.m. in the Sanborn Central library with the following present: Curtis Adams, Clayton Dean, Emma Klaas, Mark Goral, and Gary Spelbring Jr. Others present were Superintendent Justin Siemsen and Elementary/Middle School Principal Connie Vermeulen. Absent was Business Manager Gayle Bechen.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Visitors to Board Meeting: Leah Olson and Jeannette Knigge representing the SCEA. 

Motion by Klaas, seconded by Spelbring, all aye, to approve the agenda as printed.

Motion by Klaas, seconded by Adams, all aye, to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting October 10, 2022, as printed.

Motion by Spelbring, seconded by Adams, all aye, to approve the Financial Statement and bills.    

General Fund balance, September 30, 2022: $868,944.73. Expenditure: June 2022 manual journal entry $34.89. October 1, 2022: $868,909.84. Receipts: taxes $28,132.52, penalties/interest $98.77, interest $134.90, admission $981.00, other pupil $5.50, other $456.62, state fines $2,174.28, state aid October $81,569.00. Expenditures: $184,682.74, manual journal entry $977.56.  Balance, October 31, 2022: $796,802.13. CorTrust Savings balance, October 1, 2022: $50,539.58. Receipts: interest $0.00. Expenditures: $0.00.  Balance, October 31, 2022: $50,539.58. 

Capital Outlay Fund balance, October 1, 2022: $682,508.74. Receipts: taxes $2,998.38, penalties/interest $8.13, interest $114.67.  Expenditures: $8,472.74. Balance, October 31, 2022: $677,157.18. CD $50,000.00.

Special Education Fund balance, October 1, 2022: $485,691.44. Receipts: taxes $5,001.40, penalties/interest $13.56, interest $80.94. Expenditures: $22,652.16, manual journal entry $91.16. Balance, October 31, 2022: $468,044.02. 

Food Service Fund balance, October 1, 2022: $26,924.63. Receipts: interest $6.75, student meals $7,813.27, adult meals $475.75, ala carte $4,459.46, federal reimbursement $8,157.10, miscellaneous revenue $681.50. Expenditures: $18,294.44. Balance, October 31, 2022: $30,224.02.

Enterprise Fund balance, October 1, 2022: ($859.85). Receipts: $1,805.00. Expenditures: $5,015.08. Balance, October 31, 2022:  ($4,069.93).

Custodial Funds balance, October 1, 2022: $66,391.80. Receipts: $6,720.26. Expenditures: $4,825.67. Balance, October 31, 2022: $68,286.39.

Scholarship Fund balance, October 1, 2022: $8,726.64. Receipts: interest $0.72. Expenditures: $0.00. Balance, October 31, 2022: $8,727.36. Peters Scholarship balance: $8,727.36; Nelson Scholarship balance: $0.00.

Salaries and benefits for the month of November, 2022 were as follows: 

General Fund: $159,629.35; 

Special Education: $20,502.69; 

Food Service: $10,270.44; 

Enterprise Fund: $4,415.77.

Claims approved: GENERAL FUND – A&B Business, October copies $312.57, staples $93.90; A-Ox Welding, cylinder rent $36.25; Baker’s Design, all state chorus flowers $47.00; Barnes & Noble Inc., counselor books $99.59; Brooks Oil Co., lead free gas $2,308.20, #1 diesel $4,377.12, LP $2,380.00; C&B Operations, tractor batteries $371.04; Capital One, high school supply $10.47, janitor supply $43.84; Carquest, bus supply $367.51, four wheeler battery $130.99; Central Electric, October electricity $3,039.95; Chesterman, pop $126.90; Clayton’s Repair, bus repair $31.82, labor $90.00; Cole Paper Inc., janitor supply $1,189.29; Connecting Point, labor to install activpanels $1,308.50; CorTrust, air cards $90.00, elementary/middle school principal supply $71.65, high school principal supply $40.00; Daktronics, Inc., football scoreboard repair $1,375.00; Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources – Water Rights, drinking water fee $10.00; Dawson Construction, garbage fee October-December $1,023.63; Susan Farrell-Poncelet, reimbursement July mentor mileage $76.27; Harlow’s Bus Sales, bus supply $286.75; Hoffman Digging & Well Repair, winterize football concessions $200.00; 

[IMPREST FUND: Lynne Calmus, volleyball referee/mileage $120.60; CorTrust, ag shop supply $126.92; DSU, Dakota Invitational registration fees $28.00; Evan Easton, fifth/sixth basketball referee (6) $180.00; Carrie Howard, volleyball clock junior varsity/varsity $45.00; Sarah Jensen, volleyball book $30.00; Lennox high school Speech, oral interp fee $27.00; NSU, choral leadership workshop $60.00; Sanborn Central GF, all state chorus meals $426.00; SDSU, all state choir prep day $50.00; Marcy Van Zee, volleyball referee $90.00]; 

J.W. Pepper & Sons, junior high vocal contest music $38.70, Christmas vocal music $168.43; Josten’s, 2022-23 yearbook initial payment $1,368.00, credit memo ($350.00); K&D Busing, half volleyball/football/all-state chorus shared buses $2,906.47; Menards, janitor supply $40.48, ag shop supply $122.18; Mid-Dakota Technologies, October tech support $170.00; Performance Foodservice, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $760.43; Plainsman, periodical renewal one year $185.38; Public Health Laboratory, water test $179.00; Ramkota Hotel, business manager conference room $222.00; Region 3 Area Principals, high school principal 2022-23 dues $50.00; Sanborn Central Food Service, staff meals for supervision $163.55; Sanborn Central GF, oral interp meet fee $119.50; Sanborn Weekly Journal, periodical renewal $44.20, board proceedings $253.36; Santel Communications, October phone/fax $222.83; School Specialty, middle school supply $61.31, colony supply $276.07, ag supply $222.08; South Dakota Association of Elementary Principals Area 4, elementary/middle school principal dues $75.00; SSA, renewal periodicals $143.07; Teachwell Solutions, district consultations $750.00; Mark VanOverschelde, June-September water postage $216.20; Connie Vermeulen, middle state award $10.00; Williams Musical & Office Equipment, tune piano $140.00; Nancy Wonner, reimburse fingerprints $43.25; Woony Foods, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program $399.00, middle school supply $23.36; Hannah Ziebarth, July mentor mileage $49.14, reimburse fingerprints $43.25. 

CAPITAL OUTLAY Fund — A&B Business, copier lease $1,011.83; Dalsins Inc., sealed roof additions $10,015.89; Eternal Security Products, LLC, upgrade security system $13,879.09; K-Log, 16 elementary desk/chairs $5,197.16, library book cart $400.57; Oliver & Andy, 68 library books $1,051.80; Riddell, eight football uniforms $2,228.99; Rosetta Stone Ltd., software $1,200.00. 

SPECIAL EDUCATION Fund – Children’s Home Society, September tuition $2,706.69. 

FOOD SERVICE Fund – Bimbo Bakeries, bread $44.73; Child/Adult Nutrition Services, processed commodities $488.74; Cole Paper, supply $814.47; CorTrust, supplies $216.69; Darrington Water Conditioning, October SS tank $28.00; Eastside Jersey Dairy, milk $684.05; Educational Biometric Technology, replacement reader $177.95;

[IMPREST FUND: Capital One, food $66.24, supply $109.76]; 

Performance Foods, supply $612.80, food $6,545.61, ala carte $667.20; Woony Foods, food $22.73.

ENTERPRISE Fund – Really Great Reading Co., LLC, Launchpad online $95.00.

Mr. Siemsen reported on the following: 

• Congratulations to the Blackhawks Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country teams on their successful seasons. 

• Oral Interp students have been competing successfully. 

• A flu shot and COVID booster vaccination clinic was held at school for staff. 

• Annual district audit will occur on November 30th through December 2nd. 

• Siemsen has had a couple meetings with superintendents and legislators scheduled in the coming weeks to discuss the legislative sessions occurring in February. 

• Veterans Day program was held on Thursday, November 10th.  Mrs. Wilson and the Student Council did a great job, and the program was very successful. 

• No School on November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day, nor November 23th-25th, in observance of Thanksgiving. 

• Introductory meetings were held with World Classrooms in planning for the 2024 trip to New York City. (There are 13 prospective travelers so far.)

Mrs. Vermeulen reported: 

• The first quarter is complete. 

• Vermeulen would like to thank the high school Student Council and Mrs. Wilson for another successful and entertaining Veterans Day program. 

• There’s no school on November 23-25 in honor of Thanksgiving. 

• Grades 4 and 5 will participate in Declaim on November 21. 

• American Education Week is being celebrated this week at Sanborn Central. 

• The fifth/sixth grade Cancer Tournament was held this past weekend at Sanborn Central.

• Two students will be traveling to Regional Oral Interpretation on Tuesday. 

• The Christmas concert will be on December 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Discussion Items: 

• The board was informed on the status of the community committee that was formed to organize and plan for a proposed revitalization of the activities field on the property. There were 10 people at a meeting held November 9th, where information regarding price quotes for work from Brian Feistner and Mebius Landscaping were presented. That information was given to the board so that a decision could be made regarding how to proceed. Donations towards the work have been made in the form of equipment use and potentially dirt and fertilizer use as well. 

• Also, information regarding the motion sensor camera that is proposed for purchase by the Sanborn Central Booster Club was given to the board so that a decision for committing to use the subscription is warranted and compatible with live ticket.

Old Business: None.

New Business:

Motion by Klaas, seconded by Goral, all aye, to approve the revised Special Education comprehensive plan to reflect the changes made at the DOE level.

Motion by Spelbring, seconded by Goral, all aye, to approve, per DOE and federal requirements, the Safe Return to School Plan in compliance with the regulations set forth (public review every six months).

Motion by Adams, seconded by Klaas, all aye, to approve entering into a “Practice Cooperative” for wrestling with the current Wolsey/Wessington/Wessington Springs/Woonsocket co-op for the 2022/2023 season.  

Motion by Klaas, seconded by Spelbring, all aye, to approve the purchase of a rotating motion camera system (by the Sanborn Central Booster Club) with an annual subscription covered by the district.

Motion by Goral, seconded by Klaas, all aye, to assess the proposed plan for the activities field and to approve the use of bids provided by Brian Feistner for dirt work $34,170.00 and Mebius Nursery for irrigation and seeding $28,875.00.

The next regular Board meeting will be held on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanborn Central Library.  

Motion by Spelbring, seconded by Adams, all aye, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m.

Gayle Bechen

Business Manager

Clayton Dean

Board Chair

Mayor Mark Chada called the meeting to order with Angie Larson, Sean Gromer, and Angie Meier in attendance. 

Nancy Fradet was a visitor at the meeting to go over health insurance.  

A motion was made by Larson, seconded by Gromer, carried, to approve October 17th, 2022, minutes as read.

A motion was made by Gromer, seconded by Larson, carried, to approve the financials as presented.

Old Business:

Discussion was held on the renewal options for Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. The Board met with Nancy Fradet and went over different plan options. They will be making a final decision on what plan to go with and will let Nancy know.  

Discussion was held on the blading of the streets.  

Trunk or Treat will take place on October 30th at the ballpark at 5 p.m.

New Business:

Discussion was held on renewal of alcohol licenses. A motion was made by Larson, seconded by Gromer, carried, to approve the liquor license renewal for Buckshots and Jake’s Lounge. 

Discussion was held on a piece of the flooring that is broken at the community center. A picture was shown to Chada. He will go over and look to see how it can be fixed. 

A motion was made by Gromer, seconded by Larson, carried, to approve the following claims for payment: 

General AND WATER/SEWER: Mitchell Concrete – $134.08 – Gravel for back of the snow plow, South Dakota Department of Revenue – $2,300.00 – Liquor license renewals, Sandi Ruml – $67.71 – Reimbursement for community center supplies purchased at Sam’s, Sean Gromer – $554.10 – Wages – Maintenance Worker, Michael Hoffman – $83.12 – Meter Reader, Ed Hoffman – $545.40 – Wages – Water Superintendent Reimbursement for postage for $15.30 for mailing water sample to state, Angie Meier – $713.55 – Wages Finance Officer, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield – $2,637.47 – Health Insurance, US Bank – $6,289.72 – Sewer Loan Payment, South Dakota Municipal League – $197.36 – Municipality Dues – 2023, South Dakota Municipal League Workman’s Compensation Fund – $1,844.00 – Workers Compensation Insurance, Santel Communications – $236.33 – Office Phone – $30.11, Office Internet – $80.50, Community Center phone – $25.17, Community Center Internet – $455.00. Lift station Phone – $45.55, Runnings – $26.99 – Supplies, Public Health Lab – $15.00 – Water Sample, NorthWestern Energy – $891.87 – Utilities Electric: $10.63 – Water Valve, $52.91 – Lift Station, $496.40 – Street Lights, $15.00 – Lagoon, $229.42 – Community Center, $23.24 – Rossy Park, $32.52 – Water Plant, $31.75 – Ballpark, Menards – $53.92 – Grounds Supplies, Brooks Oil – $164.60 – Fuel – Snow Plow, United States Treasury – $1,577.98 – Quarterly Taxes.  

The next board meeting will be held on November 21st, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Office. 

Angie Meier

Finance Officer