BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES NEWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT #9 ...
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES NEWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT #9-2 NOVEMBER 14, 2016 Chairman Youngberg called the Newell Board of Education meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with members Trohkimoinen, Gaer, Weeldreyer, Wendt and Wells present. Absent member Rolph. Administration present: Supt. Dutt, Principal Nehl, Business Mgr. Pflaumer. Visitors: Miles Burtzlaff, Sabrina Harmon, Betsy Burtzlaff, Steve Schoenfish, Tristin Clements, Jackie Clements, Tonya Mullany, Alicia Schrank, Jordon Parr-Hess, TJ Steele, Laurie Parker, Denise Smeenk, Scott Wince, Mike Phelps, Maynard Yule, Betty Bruner, Melissa Mahaffy Unless otherwise noted, all Board action was by unanimous decision AGENDA Motion Wells, second Gaer to approve the agenda with additions/changes. Carried. PRESENTATION Jessica Heil and Carlee Vavra, reported to the Board on a Freshman Impact Event they attended on Sept. 14th in Lemmon. This was an all day affair sponsored by the SD Dept. of Public Safety, MADD, Parents Matter. The event taught students and young adults; the hazards of alcohol and drug use while attempting to drive, the purpose of wearing seat belts, and the dangers of texting while driving. Both students provided valuable information to Board members and the public. APPROVE REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD WAIVER SDCL 3-23-3 Motion Wells, second Trohkimoinen to approve the request for school board waiver for Jeremiah Weeldreyer as the request was authorized because of a contract for an Assistant GBB Coaching position. The Board believes this is fair and not a conflict of interest and that the request was authorized because the terms of the contract are fair, reasonable and not contrary to the public interest such that a waiver should be granted. Voting yes – Wells, Trohkimoinen, Youngberg, Gaer and Wendt. Abstained – Weeldreyer. Carried. Motion Trohkimoinen, second Wells to approve the request for school board waiver for Jeremiah Weeldreyer as the request was authorized because of his employment with Bickle Repair (bus repair). The Board believes this is fair and not a conflict of interest and that the request was authorized because the terms of the contract are fair, reasonable and not contrary to the public interest such that a waiver should be granted. Voting yes – Trohkimoinen, Wells, Youngberg, Gaer and Wendt. Abstained – Weeldreyer. Carried. APPROVE MINUTES, BILLS & FINANCIAL REPORT Motion Trohkimoinen, second Wells, to approve the minutes from the October 10th and Special Meeting October 19th; to approve payment of General Fund, Capital Outlay, SPED & Food Service fund bills, end of month October, pre-paid November and November 14, 2016 bills; October Financial Report. Carried. Reports were given by staff members at this time. ASBSD PROTECTIVE TRUST INSURANCE DEFICIT Motion Trohkimoinen, second Wells to table the Board’s decision to accept the Memorandum of Understanding Assessment Payment Schedule Election with ASBSD until the December Board meeting. Roll Call vote: Wells – Aye, Trohkimoinen – Aye, Youngberg - Aye, Gaer – Nay, Weeldreyer – Nay, Wendt – Aye. Carried. APPROVE PLANNED SERVICE AGREEMENT Motion Trohkimoinen, second Gaer to approve a 0ne (1) Year Planned Service Agreement with Johnson Controls Inc., in the amount of $23,724.06 effective December 1, 2016. Carried.
AMEND EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Motion Weeldreyer, second Wells to amend the support staff employment agreement for Hannah Masko, SLPA to .5 (1/2 time) MS LA/Reading Specialist and .5 (1/2 time) SLPA. Carried. BUS DRIVER/CUSTODIAN POSITION Motion Trohkimoinen, second Wells to advertise for a bus driver/custodian position. Discussion followed. Roll Call Vote: Wells – Aye, Trohkimoinen – Aye, Youngberg – Nay, Gaer – Nay, Weeldreyer – Nay, Wendt – Nay. Motion denied. Motion Gaer, second Weeldreyer to have the Budget Committee meet to bring more information on the above position to the December board meeting. Roll Call Vote: Wells – Aye, Trohkimoinen – Aye, Youngberg – Aye, Gaer – Aye, Weeldreyer – Aye, Wendt – Aye. Carried. ACCEPT RESIGNATION Motion Wells, second Trohkimoinen to accept, with regret the resignation of Jackie Clements, school librarian. Carried. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE Motion Wells, second Gaer to advertise for a combined position of librarian and lunchroom supervisor. Carried. LETTER OF SUPPORT Motion Wells, second Weeldreyer to approve Supt. Dutt’s letter of support to the Belle Fourche School District with their efforts to help secure funds to enhance the school’s CTE courses. Carried. APPROVE OPEN ENROLLMENTS #2017-5, 6, 7 Motion Gaer, second Wendt to approve open enrollment applications #2017-5,6 &7. Carried. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT Motion Trohkimoinen, second Weeldreyer to approve an amendment to the General Fund Budget of $35,233.80. Carried. APPROVE 2016/2017 GBB RULES Motion Wells, second Gaer to approve the 2016/2017 Lady Irrigator Basketball Rules. Carried. APPROVE 2016/2017 WRESTLING RULES Motion Weeldreyer, second Wells to approve the Irrigator Wrestling Team Rules for 2016/2017 school year. Carried. APPROVE 2016/2017 BBB RULES Motion Wells, second Wendt to approve the Irrigator Men’s Basketball Rules for 2016/2017 school year. Carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion Wendt, second Gaer to enter into executive session at 8:00 p.m. to discuss personnel matters SDCL (1-25-2(1). Also present were Todd Komes. The Board returned to regular session at 9:16 p.m. Motion Wells, second Gaer to enter into executive session at 9:18 p.m. to discuss a contract issue SDCL (1-25-2(4). The Board returned to regular session at 10:12 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, motion Trohkimoinen, second Wells to adjourn to meet December 12, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. UNAPPROVED MINUTES NEWELL BOARD OF EDUCATION ATTEST: (s)___________________________ Sally Pflaumer, Business Manager (s)_________________________ Todd Youngberg, Chairman Published once at the total approximate cost of $_____________.
AMEND EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Motion Weeldreyer, second Wells to amend the support staff employment agreement for Hannah Masko, SLPA to .5 (1/2 time) MS LA/Reading Specialist and .5 (1/2 time) SLPA. Carried. BUS DRIVER/CUSTODIAN POSITION Motion Trohkimoinen, second Wells to advertise for a bus driver/custodian position. Discussion followed. Roll Call Vote: Wells – Aye, Trohkimoinen – Aye, Youngberg – Nay, Gaer – Nay, Weeldreyer – Nay, Wendt – Nay. Motion denied. Motion Gaer, second Weeldreyer to have the Budget Committee meet to bring more information on the above position to the December board meeting. Roll Call Vote: Wells – Aye, Trohkimoinen – Aye, Youngberg – Aye, Gaer – Aye, Weeldreyer – Aye, Wendt – Aye. Carried. ACCEPT RESIGNATION Motion Wells, second Trohkimoinen to accept, with regret the resignation of Jackie Clements, school librarian. Carried. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE Motion Wells, second Gaer to advertise for a combined position of librarian and lunchroom supervisor. Carried. LETTER OF SUPPORT Motion Wells, second Weeldreyer to approve Supt. Dutt’s letter of support to the Belle Fourche School District with their efforts to help secure funds to enhance the school’s CTE courses. Carried. APPROVE OPEN ENROLLMENTS #2017-5, 6, 7 Motion Gaer, second Wendt to approve open enrollment applications #2017-5,6 &7. Carried. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT Motion Trohkimoinen, second Weeldreyer to approve an amendment to the General Fund Budget of $35,233.80. Carried. APPROVE 2016/2017 GBB RULES Motion Wells, second Gaer to approve the 2016/2017 Lady Irrigator Basketball Rules. Carried. APPROVE 2016/2017 WRESTLING RULES Motion Weeldreyer, second Wells to approve the Irrigator Wrestling Team Rules for 2016/2017 school year. Carried. APPROVE 2016/2017 BBB RULES Motion Wells, second Wendt to approve the Irrigator Men’s Basketball Rules for 2016/2017 school year. Carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion Wendt, second Gaer to enter into executive session at 8:00 p.m. to discuss personnel matters SDCL (1-25-2(1). Also present were Todd Komes. The Board returned to regular session at 9:16 p.m. Motion Wells, second Gaer to enter into executive session at 9:18 p.m. to discuss a contract issue SDCL (1-25-2(4). The Board returned to regular session at 10:12 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, motion Trohkimoinen, second Wells to adjourn to meet December 12, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. UNAPPROVED MINUTES NEWELL BOARD OF EDUCATION ATTEST: (s)___________________________ Sally Pflaumer, Business Manager (s)_________________________ Todd Youngberg, Chairman Published once at the total approximate cost of $_____________.
