December 12, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
President Dangel called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m.
Board Members Present: Mike Dangel, Nicole Gray, Debbra Houseman, Josh Kaczor, Leah Loeffler, Kelly Tschumper and Will Bennett (8:05 p.m.) Board Member Absent: Administration Present: Superintendent Clint Nelson, Elementary Principal Darren DeNeui, Secondary Principal Christopher Derry, K-12 Assistant Principal Tyler Uecker, Curirculum/Special Education Coordinator Michele Plecity, Network Coordinator Darryl Deurmier and Business Manager Susan Johnson. Others Present: Keith Stroh and Dayla Picotte |
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2. Agenda
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2.A. Addition/Changes to agenda
Discussion:
Add New Business item 11.k. - Discuss Mechanical Pumps
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2.B. Approve agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Discussion:
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
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4. Communication from the public - this is an opportunity to provide input regarding Federal Programs (Title I, VI, VII, JOM) or other areas of interest or concern. Patrons are encouraged to follow the established chain of command.
Discussion:
Mrs. Picotte provided the school board with a letter of her concerns. She explained that she believes some issues have developed and hoped the school board would take a positive approach in resolving the issues. She thanked the school board for their consideration and would be willing to help with finding solutions. The school board thanked Mrs. Picotte for bringing forth her concerns and will work with the administration regarding her concerns.
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5. Construction Update
Discussion:
Mr. Stroh informed the school board that the classroom addition construction project is complete. He thanked the school board for the opportunity to assist in the project from start to finish. The school board expressed their appreciation to Mr. Stroh's assistance in overseeing the project as the district's owner's representative.
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6. Approve minutes:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Approve Financial Reports and Fund Transfers
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Approve Bills/Claims
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Reports
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9.A. Superintendent
Discussion:
Mr. Nelson provided an update on the 2026 Governor’s budget address. The proposed budget includes a 1.25% increase in state aid to education, a $4 million investment in a school voucher program ("Education Savings Account") and $10 million for competitive school safety grants through the Department of Public Safety. The Governor proposed cutting the dual credit program by 50% (approximately $1.1 million), cutting approximately $1 million to fund education programs offered through the State Library, and to cut funding to SD Public Broadcasting.
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9.B. Elementary Principal
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9.C. Secondary Principal and Assistant Principal
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9.D. Special Education and Curriculum Director
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9.E. Network Manager
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9.F. Business Manager
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9.G. Indian Education Committee Report and Receipt of Minutes
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.H. South Central Cooperative Report and Receipt of Minutes
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.I. Andes Central Teachers’ Association
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9.J. Board Committees
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9.J.i. Building/Grounds
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9.J.ii. Transportation
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9.J.iii. Finance/Negotiations
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9.J.iv. Curriculum/Policy
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9.J.v. Activities Cooperative
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10. Continued Business
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11. New Business
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11.A. Approve Fundraising Request
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.B. Facility Use Request
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.C. Approve IPP
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.D. Substitute Application
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.E. Discuss Strategic Planning
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11.F. Discuss Tech Coordinator Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.G. Discuss Maintenance Equipment
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11.H. Hiring
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.I. Resignation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Member Bennett entered the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
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11.J. Discuss School Calendar
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11.K. Discuss Mechanical Pumps
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Dangel called for a recess at 8:17 p.m. The school board resumed in regular session at 8:26 p.m.
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12. Executive Session for SDCL 1-25-2 (1) - Personnel
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The school board resumed in regular session at 10:43 p.m.
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13. Motion to Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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