01-08-18

Frederick School

Jan. 8, 2018

Meeting Minutes

OFFICIAL BOARD PROCEEDINGS

FREDERICK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #6-2

JANUARY 8, 2018

The meeting was called to order on January 8, 2018 at 6:00pm by Chairman Rich Schlosser.  Members present were Dan Nickelson, Jon Ellwein, Alex Hart and Eric Sumption.  Others present were Superintendent/9-12 Principal/Athletic Director Jeff Kosters, K-8 Principal Jessica Ringgenberg and Business Manager Janel Wagner.

The meeting began with all present reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

No visitors were present.

Action 17-58 Motion by Nickelson, second by Ellwein to approve the agenda with amendment:  addition of superintendent housing to Discussion Items.  All aye, carried.

Action 17-59 Motion by Hart, second by Sumption to approve consent agenda which included the following items:  minutes of meeting held December 11, 2017; financial statements and payment of bills.  All aye, carried.

Claims approved:  December Payroll – General Fund salaries 71,483.12; Special Education salaries 9,218.47; Food Service salaries 2,579.36; EFTPS, federal income tax/Social Security/Medicare 24,113.83; AMI, garnishment 654.26; AFLAC, supplemental insurance 450.76; American Funds, retirement 1,185.50; Delta Dental, insurance 1582.68; Reliastar Life, insurance 154.49; SD Retirement 12,423.61; SD Retirement Supplemental, 460.50; Security Benefits, retirement 412.50; VSP, vision insurance 247.64, Wellmark, health insurance 16,861.00.

General Fund:  281 TRAVEL CENTER, DIESEL 60.02; ABERDEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT #6-1, ATEC 1ST SEM 1,524.00; AMAZON, SUPPLIES 242.49; BROWN COUNTY TREASURER,  FEE 1.50; CASEYS, GAS 48.85; COFFEE CUP, GAS 26.72; COLE PAPERS, SUPPLIES 927.57; CRAWFORD TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT, REPAIRS 1,665.71; CWD, FRUITS/VEGS 188.82; DAKOTA ELECTRONICS, FEE 60.00; DON'S BUILDERS HARDWARE, REPAIRS 340.74; ELLENDALE TRUE VALUE, SUPPLIES 81.97;  FARMERS UNION OIL, SUPPLIES 20.40; FARNAM'S GENUINE PARTS, REPAIRS 68.93; GRAVES IT SOLUTION, SOFTWARE SUPPORT 180.00; GROTON INDEPENDENT, PUBLISHING 72.30; HOBBY LOBBY, SUPPLIES 21.06; HOFFMAN, ANDREW, REFEREE 50.00; JM ELECTRIC, REPAIRS 523.12; LAPKA, PATRICK, REFEREE 50.00; LOVE'S TRUCK STOP, DIESEL 190.00; MAC'S, REPAIRS 30.44; MAIN STREET STATION, REPAIRS 150.00; MARC, SUPPLIES 150.31; MENARDS, SUPPLIES 155.05; MIDWEST PUMP & TANK, REPAIRS 69.10; MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES, ELECTRIC 4,023.94; NORTH CENTRAL FARMERS ELEVATOR, FUEL 5,482.58; NORTH CENTRAL SPECIAL ED COOP, INSERVICE 1,000.00; O'REILLY AUTO PARTS, REPAIRS 108.61; PANTORIUM CLEANERS, SUPPLIES 106.55; PODOLL, HAYDN,  CLOCK 15.00; PODOLL, LANCE, MILEAGE 309.12; PODOLL, MICHAELA, CLOCK 60.00; POSTMASTER, POSTAGE 19.25; RUNNING'S SUPPLY, REPAIRS 57.96; SAFETY VILLAGE OF SD, DRIVING SIMULATOR 79.00; SAPP BROS PERCIVAL, GAS 25.35; SCHOLASTIC READING CLUB, CURRICULUM 48.00; SCHOOL SPECIALTY, SUPPLIES 305.87; SD DEPT OF HEALTH, NURSING FEES 435.03; SDHSCA, MEMBERSHIP FEES 80.00; STONES TRAVEL CENTER, GAS 36.63; SUMPTION, MICHELLE, SUPPLIES 21.78; SUMPTION, WARREN, REFEREE 50.00; SUPER 8 CUSTER, TRAVEL 166.90; SUPREME SCHOOL SUPPLY, SUPPLIES 43.90; TOWN OF FREDERICK,UTILITIES 174.09.

 Capital Outlay Fund:  A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, WHITE BOARDS 1,214.90; AMERICAN TIME, CLOCK 146.84; BROWN COUNTY TREASURER, LICENSE 21.20; HOUGHTON MIFFLIN, CURRICULUM 145.02; MENARDS ABERDEEN, BLOWER 81.97.

Special Education Fund:  AMAZON, SUPPLIES 35.00; AVERA ST LUKES OCCUPATIONAL/PHYSICAL THERAPY 2,856.00.

Food Service:  BERNARD FOOD INDUSTRIES, FOOD 195.35; CWD, FOOD 2,697.53;  PANTORIUM CLEANER, SUPPLIES 23.23.

The following reports were presented:

A. Jeff Kosters - Superintendent/9-12 Principal/Athletic Director

B. Jessica Ringgenberg - K-8 Principal

Action 17-60 Motion by Sumption, second by Nickelson to amend the 2017-2018 school calendar to move Graduation commencement ceremony from 11:00am to 2:00pm on May 12, 2018.  All aye, carried.

Action 17-61 Motion by Sumption, second by Nickelson to approve Open Enrollment application 18-3.  All aye, carried.

Action 17-62 Motion by Nickelson, second by Ellwein to set the 2018 School Board election date for April 10, 2018 to fill one 3-year term.  All aye, carried.

Action 17-63 Motion by Sumption, second by Hart to approve Eide Bailly to perform the fiscal year 2018 financial audit.  All aye, carried.

Action 17-64 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick Area School District 6-2 adopt IRC Section 125 Premium Only Plan.  Roll call vote:  Nickelson, aye; Ellwein, aye; Hart, aye; Sumption, aye; Schlosser, aye.

Discussion of the 2018-2019 school calendar is tabled until a future meeting.

Quotes are being obtained for replacement or upgrades to the gymnasium sound system.

While planning future extra-curricular activities, it was discussed that the school should plan to offer a variety of programs that appeal to different student interests.

Research continues about the purchase of a home for superintendent housing.

Action 17-65 Motion by Hart, second by Ellwein to enter Executive Session pursuant SDCL 1-25-1(1) for Personnel issues at 6:41pm.  All aye, carried.

Exit Executive Session at 6:55pm.

No thank yous or congratulations recognized.

Action 17-66 Motion by Hart, second by Nickelson to adjourn at 6:56pm.  All aye, carried.

Chairman

Business Manager

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