AUGUST 2016 MINUTES

      President Buchholz called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the pledge of allegiance was recited.

    Bollweg/Semmler moved to approve the agenda with additions for conflict of interest waivers. The motion passed.

            Domke/Stephenson moved to approve the minutes of the July 20 meeting. The motion passed.

    Bills and financial statements were reviewed and approved for payment on a motion by Stephenson/Semmler and read as follows: 

Payroll:  $184,284.24

Receipts: Hyde, Hughes, Sully County taxes, $63,093.55; State Aid $28,202.00; Checking Acct. Interest, $373.67; CD interest, $3,998.36; SPED Accts. Pay.; $100.00; 281 Conf. mileage, $1,212.00; I-Cans mileage, $71.16; Summer Weights Fees, $50.00;

    The motion passed.

    The Board heard presentations from students on the FCCLA National and on the FBLA National Conventions and student’s Japan trip.

    The Board held a discussion on the new Conflict of Interest Statute.

    Domke/Knox moved that the Board of Education acknowledges that Supt. Cermak would benefit from his spouse’s contract as elementary secretary at Highmore Elementary and that offering her a contract is reasonable and not contrary to the public interest. The motion passed.

    Bollweg/Semmler moved that the Board of Education acknowledges that Board member Domke would benefit from his spouse’s contract as elementary instructor at Highmore Elementary and that offering her a contract is reasonable and not contrary to the public interest and also benefit from outside contracts and financial dealing with Heartland State Bank and any financial dealings and contracts are reasonable and not contrary to the public interest. The motion passed 5-0 with Domke abstaining.

    Stephenson/Domke moved that the Board of Education acknowledges that Board member Buchholz would benefit from his mother-in-law’s contract as elementary aide at Highmore Elementary benefit and Venture Communications financial dealings and that any purchases or  contracts are reasonable and not contrary to the public interest. The motion passed 5-0 with Buchholz abstaining.

    Semmler/Stephenson moved that the Board of Education acknowledges that Board member Bollweg would benefit from his wife’s Grandmother’s estate sales and that any purchases or contracts are reasonable and not contrary to the public interest. The motion passed 5-0 with Bollweg abstaining.

    Domke/Knox moved that the Board of Education acknowledges that Board member Semmler would benefit from Venture Communications financial dealings and that any purchases or  contracts are reasonable and not contrary to the public interest. The motion passed 5-0 with Semmler abstaining.

    Bollweg/Semmler moved that the Board of Education acknowledges that Board member Stephenson would benefit from Foreman Bussing financial dealings and that any purchases or  contracts are reasonable and not contrary to the public interest. The motion passed 5-0 with Stephenson abstaining.

    The Board heard the superintendent’s report including but not limited to Dyslexia Training (Janna Larson/Renae Olson); upcoming Frontline/Oaysis training; new members training; Go Math Elem. Training; music opening; Joint Convention.

            The Board heard a principal’s report including but not limited an introduction; to enrollment numbers: Elem-123;

    The Board heard a financial update from Mr. Chilson concerning fund balances; audit report; reserves usage; mill levies; post employment benefits; budget functions and objects updates.

Bollweg/Knox moved to amend the budget for SPED for reallocation of functions plus $20,000 and add telephone bill functions to general fund. The motion passed.

    Domke/Knox moved to amend the contract for Quinton Cermak to eliminate post-employment benefits. The motion passed.

    The Board held a discussion and update on residential purchase.

    The Board heard an update on the superintendent’s house.

Domke/Stephenson moved to make an initial offer on the Leesman house. The motion passed 5-0 with Bollweg abstaining.

     Semmler/Stephenson moved to approve the contracts for Dee Nemec as K-6 chorus instructor/teacher’s aide, $20,403.00; the contract to Emma McKirdy-Wilsey for 7-12 vocal music instruction for $25 @ hour for 10 hours a week; a contract with Pierre Music Store for band instruction 2.5 hours per day, three days week at $85 per day plus mileage. The motion passed.

    Bollweg/Knox moved to enter into executive session at 8:19 pm for the purpose of a student matter SDCL 1-25-2 (2). The motion passed.

    The Board came out of executive session at 8:31 pm.

Domke/Knox moved to set their next regular meeting for September 14th at 5:00 pm in the business classroom. The motion passed.

            Domke/Stephenson moved to adjourn at 8:34 pm. The motion passed.

   ______________________________Mark Chilson, Business Manager

   ______________________________Clint Buchholz, Board President

• All votes are unanimous unless otherwise stated.