The Woonsocket Board of Education met in regular session on March 14th,  2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the library/media center of the Woonsocket School. Members attending were: Todd Olinger, Jason White, Gary Steichen, and Lisa Snedeker. Darrin Uttecht  was absent. Others attending were Superintendent Rod Weber, Paula Lynch, Chris Selland, Mitch Korbel, Lynn Klaas, Jodi Doering, Julie Bebout, Amber Kuper and Patty Baysinger. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
On a motion by Todd Olinger, seconded by Lisa Snedeker, the Board approved the meeting agenda as presented.  Motion carried.
The minutes of the regular board meeting held on February 11th, 2016 were approved as presented on a motion by Gary Steichen, seconded by Todd Olinger.  Motion carried.
Motion was made by Todd Olinger with a second by Lisa Snedeker, to move into executive session at 6:03 p.m. to discuss a student matter pursuant to SDCL #1-25-2.2 and also a personnel matter pursuant to SDCL #1-25-2.1. Motion carried. The board reconvened into regular session at 6:35 p.m.
On a motion by Lisa Snedeker, seconded by Gary Seichen, the Board approved the claims presented and the February 2016 financial report as follows. Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND  Beginning balance: $1,087,445.89; Add receipts:  Taxes $37,566.92; Interest $417.33; Other local: $2,725.27;  State $77,347.07; Federal $0.00;  Total to be accounted for:  $1,205,502.48;  less disbursements $145,694.83; Cash Balance: $1,059,807.65.
CAPITAL OUTLAY  Beginning balance: $603,634.16; Add receipts: Taxes  $27,858.62;  Other local:  0.00;  Federal:  $0.00.  Total to be accounted for:  $631,492.78;  less disbursements $3,876.81;   Cash balance: $627,615.97.
SPECIAL EDUCATION  Beginning balance: $353,264.60; Add receipts:  Taxes $14,034.39; Other Local:  $49.00;  State $0.00;  Federal $0.00; Total to be accounted for: $367,347.99; less disbursements $11,903.50;  Cash balance: $355,444.49.
PENSION  Beginning balance:  $201,555.73; Add receipts:  Taxes $4,165.69; Other Local: $0.00;  Total to be accounted for: $205,721.42;  less disbursements, $0.00; Cash balance: $205,721.42.
FOOD SERVICE  Beginning balance: $26,366.23;   Add receipts: Pupil receipts $6,478.00;  Adult receipts $26.00; Interest $.98;  Other local: $257.10;  State $0.00; Federal reimbursement $5,579.08;  Total to be accounted for: $38,707.39; less disbursements $11,484.71; Cash  balance: $27,222.68.
ENTERPRISE FUND #53  Beginning balance: $29,874.31;  Add receipts: Other local $840.00;  Total to be accounted for: $30,714.31; less disbursements $4,010.46;  Cash balance;  $26,703.85.
TRUST AND AGENCY  Beginning balance: $35,548.79; Add receipts: Interest $1.46; Pupil activities $5,898.75; Total to be accounted for: $41,449.00; less disbursements $5,851.95; Cash Balance: $35,597.05.
Salaries and benefits for the month of February 2016 were as follows:
General Fund: $107,480.45
Special Education: $11,030.53
Enterprise #53: $4,010.46
Food Service: $5,470.46
Claims approved:
General Fund
AT&T, Cell Phone $61.72
Automatic Building Controls, Annual Fire System Check/Contract $956.00
Brooks Oil, Fuel Oil $1,838.00
Brown & Saenger, High School Supplies/Library Supplies $132.11
Cedar Shore, Lodging – Superintendent Conference $91.95
City of Woonsocket, Water Service $91.50
Coca-Cola, Water Bottles – Elementary $22.05
Dakota Wesleyan  University, ELL Class – Jason Bruce $210.00
Davis Clock, Clock Repair $63.60
Days Inn Sioux Falls, Lodging – Football Conference – A. Rodriguez $54.00
DB Electric, Ballasts $290.82
Double D Body Shop, Mini-Bus Repairs $68.00
Express 2, Gas – Mini-Bus/Vehicles $291.73
Express Stop, Gas – Mini-Bus/Vehicles $348.08
First National Bank Visa, Supplies/Powercords $286.61
Hillyard, Custodian Supplies $428.06
[Imprest Fund:
Baruth, Corey, Referee – C and JV Games $62.50
Genzlinger, Kevin, Referee – Doubleheader $90.00
Howard, Carrie, Clock Operator – Annual $240.00
Lieber, Craig, Referee – C Game $20.00
Odens, Jordon, Referee/Mileage – Doubleheader $132.00
Olson, Emily, Referee – C And JV Games $52.50
Opp, Jordan, Referee – Girls Basketball $75.00
Osborn, Joel, Referee – Girls Basketball $75.00
Sanborn County Treasurer, Car Title Fee/Plates $14.00
Schneider, Jeff, Referee – Doubleheader $90.00
Stroh, Greg, Referee/Mileage – Girls Basketball $129.60
US Post Office, Postage Expense $147.00
US Post Office, Postage Expense $147.00
Weber, Rod, Referee – C Game $20.00
February Imprest Claims: $1,294.60]
J.W. Pepper & Son Inc., Vocal Music/CD $55.48
Jostens, Graduation Medals $52.07
K & D Busing Inc., Reg. Route/Co-Curr $12,094.29
KO’s Pro Service, Vehicle/Mini-Bus Maintenance $576.19
Kroeger, Brett, Reimbursement – Gas – Winterguard Trip $50.00
Local Lumber, Custodian Supplies $71.77
Menards, Shop/Custodian Supplies $138.11
Midwest Fire, Fire Suppression Maintenance $136.50
NorthWestern Public Service, Electric Service $4,223.89
Olson, Emily, Reimbursement – Supplies – Pep Rally $33.84
Petty Cash, Postage Expense/Title Transfer Fee (Taurus) $16.13
Readers Den, Library Books/Guidance  Materials $211.40
Runnings Supply, Inc., Shop Supplies $119.99
Santel Communications, Phone/Cable/Internet $293.58
SD Association of School Business Officials, Business Manager Conference Fee $50.00
SD Interscholastic Athletic Administration Association, AD Conference Fee/Dues $180.00
United Energy/Farmers Alliance, Propane-Pre-K Building $210.95
University of Sioux Falls, Conference – Fee – Elementary (3) $900.00
VanDenHemel, James, Reimbursement – Shop Part $40.74
Waste Management of WI-MN, Garbage Service (Two Month) $963.98
Wessington Springs School, Football Co-Op Share – Plaques $30.67
Woony Foods, Supplies $59.90
Fund Total: $27,038.31
Capital Outlay
A&B Business Equipment, Copier Lease $926.09
Fund Total: $926.09
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Avera St. Lukes, Client Services $845.76
[Imprest Fund:
Black Hills Special Services, Workshop Fee – C. Hegg/Student $10.00
February Imprest Claims: $10.00]
Lifequest, Client Services (Two Months) $2,470.00
Fund Total: $3,325.76
FOOD SERVICE
Buhls Dry Cleaning, Laundry Service $9.30
Child and Adult Nutrition, Food $419.45
Earthgrains Company, Food $70.78
Variety Food, Food, Supplies, Dishwasher Rent $4,360.81
Woony Foods, Supplies $9.61
Fund Total: $4,869.95
Chris Selland gave the financial report and advised that the  group health insurance meeting for the school pool will be held on March 23 in Huron and we will have more information after the meeting.
Superintendent Weber updated the Board on the new funding formula with several issues yet to be clarified by the State. Also, he will proceed with an application to the SDHSAA to form a co-op with Sanborn Central in the sport of cross-country.  This would be the last sport to co-op for the Woonsocket District with the goal of increasing participation in the program.
A plan is in place to house the Ag/FFA programs at the Sanborn Central School next year with some details yet to be worked out with the goal of keeping the Ag/FFA programs viable for both districts.
Darin Schmiedt will assume the Industrial Technology position and will work towards certification and will be working with Mr. VanDenHemel this spring.
The District will have to find a new consortium to process the Federal Perkins grant money for technical education as Mid-Central Co-op will no longer be handling the Perkins program for area districts.
The Food Service inspection received a 98 percent rating out of possible 100 percent, and lastly, congratulations go out to the Girl’s Basketball Team, coaches, student managers, statisticians, and cheerleaders for the manner in which they represented our Districts, and thanks to the Boosters, students and fans for all their support during the tournament.
The meeting with the Wessington Springs District went well with no immediate plans for expanding the athletic co-op, but keeping the door open for future opportunities for sharing services and costs.
Principal Paula Lynch advised that testing (Smarter Balance and Dakota Step) will begin the end of March.
Also, the WEPC Bingo was a great success raising the most money yet (approx. $6,500.00), and thanks go out to all who donated prizes, attended or helped in any way.  Principal Lynch also advised that the elementary students have obtained recycle boxes for cans and are expanding their recycling project. Spring field trips are being planned.
On a motion by Gary Steichen,  seconded by Todd Olinger, the Board approved the following non-certified contracts for 2016-2017:  Julie Bebout, Rebecca Hinker, Trent Clayton, Cathy Hegg, Pat Carsrud, Emily Olson, Luci Grassel and Susan Sterna.  Motion carried.
On a motion by Todd Olinger, seconded by Lisa Snedeker, the Board approved the following Teacher/Administrator contracts for 2016-2017: Karen Jackson, Armando Rodriguez, Jessica Bruce, Judy Hinker, Sarah Jensen, Rosemarie Delvaux, Jason Bruce, Carrie Gutierrez, Darin Schmiedt, Shannon VanHeerden, Craig Lieber, Mitch Korbel, Rick Olsen, Dayna Rodriguez, Brett Kroeger, Lynn Klaas, Sarah Lieber, Kylie Pauly, Erin Feldhaus, Shelley Schlicht, Dani Johnson, Chris Selland and Paula Lynch. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Gary Steichen, with a second by Todd Olinger, to approve the following coaching contracts for 2016-2017:  Rob Baruth (Co-Head Girls Basketball), Rod Weber (Co-Head Boys Basketball), Shannon VanHeerden  (fifth/sixth Girls Basketball), Sarah Jensen (Asst. Volleyball), Rick Olsen (Head Volleyball and Asst. Boys Basketball), Emily Olson (fifth/sixth Girls Basketball,  Asst. Girls Basketball and Asst. Track), Armando Rodriguez (Asst. Football and Head Golf), Dayna Rodriguez (Asst. Volleyball and  seventh/eighth  Girls Basketball), Shelley Schlicht (Head Cross-Country and Asst. Track), Bruce Schmiedt (Head Wrestling) and Dominic Schmiedt (Asst. Wrestling). Motion carried.
On a motion by Lisa Snedeker with a second by Gary Steichen, the Board approved the 2016-2017 school calendar. Motion carried.
It was moved by Gary Steichen with a second by Lisa Snedeker to approve the surplus/salvage of 34 boys basketball uniforms.  The uniforms will be sold for $20.00 each piece ($40.00 for one complete uniform) and the proceeds will be shared with Sanborn Central for those that are sold. New Boys uniforms will be purchased for next year as they are up for the five year rotation.  Motion carried.
On a motion by Todd Olinger with a second by Gary Steichen, the Board approved the resignation of Jedd Schlicht as Asst. Track Coach (personal reasons) with Emily Olson to be his replacement at a salary of $1,700.00.  Motion carried. Jedd may be serving at times in a volunteer capacity with the track program.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the March 14th, 2016 regular board meeting of the Woonsocket Board of Education was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. on a motion by Gary Steichen with a second by Todd Olinger. Motion carried.
JASON WHITE
Chair
CRYSTAL A.                 SELLAND
Business Manager