The Woonsocket Board of Education met in regular session on April 10th, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Woonsocket School.  Members attending were:  Jason White, Lisa Snedeker, Todd Olinger, Rikki Ohlrogge and Rebecca Grassel.  Neal Hiemstra was absent. Others attending were: Superintendent Rod Weber, Jason Bruce, Sarah Jensen, Armando Rodriguez, Brooke King, 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 Lisa Snedeker, seconded by Rikki Ohlrogge, the Board approved the April 10th meeting agenda with one additional item to come before the Board. Motion carried.

The minutes of the regular Board meeting held on March 13th, 2023, were approved as presented on a motion by Todd Olinger, seconded by Rikki Ohlrogge. Motion carried. 

On a motion by Lisa Snedeker, seconded by Todd Olinger, the Board approved the claims and the March 2023 financial report as follows; motion carried:

GENERAL FUND, Beginning balance: $1,038,475.13; Add receipts: Taxes $29,162.08; Interest $2,649.01; Student tuition $790.00; Admissions $1,211.00; Other local $3,043.01; State $122,236.00; Federal $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $1,197,566.23; less disbursements $237,191.93; less transferred out 0.00; Cash balance: $960,374.30; less contracts and accounts payable/transfers $0.00;  plus accounts receivable $0.00; Fund balance: $960,374.30.

CAPITAL OUTLAY, Beginning balance: $1,028,299.05; Add receipts: Taxes $46,031.33; Other local $0.00; Federal $0.00. Total to be accounted for: $1,074,330.38; less disbursements $6,315.09;   Cash balance: $1,068,015.29;  less accounts payable $0.00; plus accounts receivable $0.00; Fund balance:  $1,068,015.29.

SPECIAL EDUCATION, Beginning balance: $611,265.42; Add receipts: Taxes $26,194.66; Other Local $0.00; State $0.00; Federal $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $637,460.08; less disbursements $36,117.90; Cash balance: $601,342.18; Less contracts and accounts payable/transfers $0.00; plus accounts receivable $0.00;  Fund balance: $601,342.18.

FOOD SERVICE, Beginning balance: $57,814.60; Add receipts: Pupil receipts $10,559.32; Adult receipts $0.00; Milk receipts $0.00; Interest $82.20; Other local  $0.00; State $0.00; Federal reimbursement $25,774.79; Total to be accounted for: $94,230.91;  less disbursements $25,179.93; Cash  balance: $69,050.98; Less contracts/accounts payable $0.00; plus accounts receivable $0.00; Fund balance: $69,050.98.   

ENTERPRISE FUND #53, Beginning balance: $55,984.43; Add receipts: Other local $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $55,984.43;  less disbursements $4,393.58;  Plus transfer in $50,000.00; Cash balance: $101,590.85; Less contracts/accounts payable $0.00; plus accounts receivable $0.00; Fund balance: $101,590.85. 

TRUST AND AGENCY, Beginning balance: $27,360.38; Add receipts:   Interest $34.79; Pupil activities $1,358.11; Other $1,592.18; Total to be accounted for: $30,345.46;  less disbursements $1,060.74; plus transfer in $254.55; Fund balance: $29,539.27.

Salaries and benefits for the month of March 2023 were as follows:

General Fund: $146,915.08   

Special Education: $34,829.14

Enterprise #53: $4,393.58

Food Service: $10,042.13

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, TESTING/AAA/LIBRARY SUPPLIES $4,515.44

AT&T, CELL PHONE 95.76

AUTOMATIC BUILDING CONTROLS, ANNUAL CHECKOUT OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM $1,220.00

B&H PHOTO/VIDEO, MEDIA and ESPORTS EQUIPMENT $5,939.32

C&B OPERATIONS, LLC, SNOWBLOWER PARTS $193.42

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, WATER SERVICE $74.00

DB ELECTRIC, REPLACE EXHAUST FANS/FLUORESCENT FIXTURE $693.18

EXPRESS 2, GAS – MINIBUS – VEHICLE $406.17

EXPRESS STOP, GAS – MINIBUS – VEHICLE $810.73

GRAVES IT SOLUTIONS, WIRELESS UPGRADES $27,404.80

HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPORTS INC., TRACK SUPPLIES $172.00

HILLYARD, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES $12,024.67

HOUSE OF GLASS, DOOR CLOSER (3) $1,181.63

[IMPREST FUND:

ANDERSON, RACHAEL, JUDGE – MUSIC CONTEST $50.00

South Dakota Volleyball Coaches Association, VOLLEYBALL COACHES CLINIC – FEE AND ROOM $285.00

TOTAL MARCH IMPREST CLAIMS: $335.00]

INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING GROUP, INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING WORKSHOP $595.00

INSTRUMENTALIST COMPANY, BAND AWARD $93.00

JACKSON, KAREN, REIMBURSE – SOUTH DAKOTA EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE $145.00

JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL, SKID SHOE (2) $132.52

K&D BUSING INC., CONTRACTED BUSING $16,426.21

KO’S PRO SERVICE, OIL CHANGES (3) – TIRES (2) – WIPER BLADES $677.57

KORNEY BOARD AIDS, INC., BASKETBALL HOOP (2) $650.00

KROHMER PLUMBING, LABOR – INSTALL CIRC PUMP (WARRANTY) $346.94

LEHR, DAVE, TECH SERVICE FEE $170.00

MENARDS, SHOP – DRAMA SUPPLIES $440.68

MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL, BOYS BASKETBALL REGIONS $910.00

NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, ELECTRIC SERVICE $7,847.00

PETTY CASH, POSTAGE EXPENSE $6.96

POTRAMENT, REBECCA, REIMBURSE – GAS – PLAY IN YANKTON $15.00

PREFERRED PRINTING, EIGHTH GRADE DIPLOMAS $95.05

RAMADA INN, Associated School Boards of South Dakota – School Administrators of South Dakota CONFERENCE – LODGING $452.97

RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES, COMPUTER EQUIPMENT $63,507.00

SANBORN WEEKLY JOURNAL, PUBLICATIONS $174.13

SANTEL COMMUNICATIONS, PHONE/INTERNET SERVICES $178.57

School Administrators of South Dakota, ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP $1,395.00

SCHLICHT, SPENS, REIMBURSE – TRACK WEIGHTED  VESTS $199.10

SOUTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS, South Dakota Association of School Business Officials ANNUAL SPRING CONFERENCE $100.00

STERN CENTER, DYSLEXIA TRAINING (5) $6,600.00

TRANSFORM YOUR WORLD, TRANSFORM YOUR WORLD WORKSHOP (1) $135.00

WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN, GARBAGE SERVICE $377.93

WOONY FOODS, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES $235.37

Fund Total: $156,972.12

CAPITAL OUTLAY

A&B BUSINESS EQUIPMENT, COPIER LEASE $1,035.45

Fund Total: $1,035.45

FOOD SERVICE                            

BIMBO BAKERIES USA, FOOD $419.80

BUHLS DRY CLEANING, LAUNDRY SERVICE $69.74

PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE, FOOD – SUPPLIES $9,395.62

WOONY FOODS, FOOD $216.01

Fund Total: $10,101.17

CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS

ANDERSON’S, PROM DECORATIONS $2,484.44

Fund Total: $2,484.44

Sarah Swenson gave the financial report. The Associated School Board Protective Trust had their annual insurance meeting with updates for the upcoming year. The District’s rates increased only four percent. Overall, it was a positive meeting. 

Superintendent Weber updated the Board that Mrs. Kohlmeyer will be proctoring the ACT exam and is able to do so at the school. He also updated that the gym floor that had water under it earlier this year due to a compressor going out in the walk-in freezer is going to need to be fixed as it is starting to ripple. The insurance company has been contacted and will be sending the first half of the payment prior to the project beginning. Total estimated cost is $45,000. Mr. Weber updated that he submitted grant applications for a new shop building and for the keyless entry for the main entrance. The ASBO conference is scheduled for August 3-4 in Sioux Falls. Mr. Weber also updated that there will be a survey sent out for parents regarding daycare and preschool needs. 

Mrs. Jensen updated the Board that junior high and high school students have completed state testing, and the elementary will be completing this upcoming week. Mrs. Jensen updated that sixth graders have been doing the D.A.R.E program with graduation scheduled for April 17th in the gym. The elementary, junior high, and high school will be going to the school play on the afternoon of April 20th. Kindergarten registration will be held Friday, April 21st. Kindergarten will not have class this day and preschoolers will come at their scheduled time. Mrs. Jensen updated that elementary teachers are planning field trips and sending information home with students. Elementary teachers will also be meeting to plan summer tutoring and/or summer learning camps. 

Mr. Bruce updated that the busing has been going well. 

Mr. Rodriguez updated that he’s still working with the teachers for instructional coaching. 

Mrs. King updated that alternative testing has been completed. There are only three IEP meetings left. All meetings have gone well. Mrs. King expressed her gratitude to the teachers and aids for their teamwork to ensure students’ needs are being met during this busy time of year.

Motion was made by Todd Olinger, with a second by Lisa Snedeker, to approve an executive session for personnel reasons SDCL1-25-2(1), SDCL1-25-2(2) – out at 7:58 p.m. – in at 8:44 p.m. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Rikki Ohlrogge, seconded by Todd Olinger, to approve extra instruction stipends for second semester to Mitch Korbel and Tracey Steele, each $500. Motion carried.

On a motion made by Lisa Snedeker, with a second by Rikki Ohlrogge, the Board approved to move the regular May meeting to May 8th at 5:00 p.m. in the boardroom due to the Triple A Banquet held the same night. Motion carried. 

On a motion made by Lisa Snedeker, with a second by Todd Olinger, the Board approved the following non-certified positions for 2023-2024: Trent Clayton, Patty Anderson (PT), Tracey Steele, Jessica Anderson, Luci Grassel, Carie Fry, Alecia Schley, Mazie Opsahl, Sarah Baysinger, Crystal Lammey and Andrea Baysinger (PT). Motion carried.

Motion was made by Rikki Ohlrogge, seconded by Todd Olinger, to approve the 2023-24 WEA agreement. Motion carried. 

It was moved by Todd Olinger, with a second by Lisa Snedeker, to approve a school board resolution authorizing membership to the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) for the 2023-2024 school year. Motion carried. 

On a motion made by Rikki Ohlrogge, seconded by Todd Olinger, the Board approved Jordan Von Eye as a volunteer track coach to help with the shotput and discus. Motion carried.

Note: The following motions include to comply with this year’s General Fund Cap Law SDCL13-13-10.1.

Motion was made by Todd Olinger, with a second by Rikki Ohlrogge, to approve Dyslexia Training from the Stern Center for $6,600. Training to be held in June. Motion carried. 

On a motion made by Rikki Ohlrogge, seconded by Lisa Snedeker, to approve the purchase of custodial supplies from Hillyard in the amount of $11,465.78. Motion carried. 

Motion was made by Lisa Snedeker, with a second by Rikki Ohlrogge, to approve a third payroll for one-time signing bonuses for 2023-24 signed contracts. Signing bonuses to be paid on April 21, 2023. Motion carried. 

Motion was made by Todd Olinger, with a second by Rikki Ohlrogge, to approve the following curriculum:

• Houghton-Mifflin: US Government $4,096, Algebra I $5,059.29, Geometry $5,059.29, Algebra II $5,059,29

• Attainment Co.: Applied Geometry $2,050.65

• McGraw Hill: Elementary Math Concepts $3,283.90, Junior High Teen Health $3,407.40, Ninth Health $2,203.50, Biology $3,778.72, Physical Science $3,359.56, Fifth Science $4,359.24, Sixth Science $4,288.60.

• Gopher Sports: PE Curriculum/Equipment $4,409.19

Motion carried.

On a motion made by Rikki Ohlrogge, seconded Lisa Snedeker, the Board approves a special meeting to approve curriculum bills for the above items on April 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried. 

With no further business to come before the Board, the April 10th, 2023, regular school board meeting was adjourned at 9:09 p.m. on a motion by Todd Olinger, with a second by Rikki Ohlrogge.  Motion carried. 

JASON WHITE

Chair

SARAH SWENSON

Business Manager

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