OCTOBER 2017 BOARD MINUTES

HIGHMORE-HARROLD SCHOOL DISTRICT 34-2

PROCEEDINGS

October 9, 2017

            The Highmore-Harrold Board of Education met in regular session on October 9, 2017 in the business classroom at 7:00 pm. Members present: Paula Haiwick, Jim Stephenson, Jennifer Semmler, Clint Buchholz, Rod Domke, Paul Knox, Superintendent Quinton Cermak, Mark Chilson Business Manager, Asst. Business Manager Jennifer Farstveet, and Elem. Principal Grant Vander Vorst. Absent: Bollweg.

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

    Domke/Semmler moved to approve the agenda with an addition of a resignation. The motion passed.

    Stephenson/Knox moved to approve the minutes of the September 14 meeting. The motion passed.

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

    The motion passed.

    Payroll: $198,695.66

    Receipts: Highmore-Harrold County taxes, $8,439.80; State Aid $15,025.00; Hisodak, $1,860.00; Admissions, $3,614.00; Miscellaneous, $110.00; CD Interest, $850.68; Ck Acct. Interest, $290.11; Lunch Receipts, $4,961.30; Venture Credit, $1,521.90; Pre-school tuition, $1,875.00; Refunds to School, $64.00; Fed. Hot Lunch Reimb., $1,886.87; FACS supplies refund, $348.41; Rentals, $450.00; Bad Check, $120.00;

    No Conflicts of Interests were disclosed at this time.

    The Board heard the superintendent’s report including but not limited to Proactive Admission; PTC attendance—JH-88%, HS-70%, Health Screenings for Staff; FFA National convention; NHS Induction; Building Projects Update—3-week Schedule;

    The Board heard the Elem. principal’s report including but not limited to PTC attendance Elem. 94%; Attendance Challenge; Student Council; Mrs. Daugaard Visit, 10/20; Love Thy Neighbor Grant.

    Domke/Semmler moved, all voted aye, to approve the second reading of the Criminal Background Check Policy GDCB (1), and to approve the second reading of the Noncriminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Right GCBD-E. The motion passed.

    The Board held the first reading of Conflict of Interest Disclosure and Authorization – AH; and the first reading of Board Member Conflict of Interest Policy – BBFA.

    Domke/Haiwick moved, all voted aye, to approve resignation from Diane Beastrom as Junior Class Magazine Sales Advisor; Dee Nemec as elementary aide to commence on December 22, 2017 with the Board’s appreciation for years of service; approve contract amendment for Ken Jones for an addition of 6^th class as per negotiated agreement, $6,017.78. The motions passed.

    Stephenson/Domke moved to approve change order #2 for ground and foundation prep, waste soil disposal, $19,797.00. The motion passed.

    The Board discussed change order #3 for window flashings, $2,212.00.

    Domke/Knox moved to table this change order until later date. The motion passed.

    The Board set their next regular meeting for November 13 at 7:00 pm in the business classroom.

Knox/Stephenson moved to adjourn at 7:53 pm. The motion passed.

                                    ______________________________Mark Chilson, Business Manager

                                   ______________________________Clint Buchholz, Board President

·       All motions are unanimous unless otherwise stated.