MINUTES OF MEETING

Lemmon School District #52-2

School Board

March 9, 2009

52.           Roll Call:

    A regular meeting of the School Board of the Lemmon School District #52-2, Lemmon, South Dakota, was held on Monday, March 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lemmon High School, Lemmon, South Dakota. Present were Kevin Benson, Art Pederson, Steve O’Donnell, Chuck Anderson, Ryan Beer, Susan Gunn and Melody Schopp via the DDN; Administrators Rick Herbel, Linda O’Donnell and Anita Stugelmeyer. Also present were JoLinda Hay, Sheri Anderson, Tim Heil and media representatives LaQuita Shockley, Koreen Anderson and J.B. Gold.

53.           Agenda:

    Moved by Pederson and seconded by Anderson to approve the agenda as presented. On roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried.

54.           Minutes:

    Moved by Anderson and seconded by O’Donnell to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2009, school board meeting as presented. On roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried.

55.           Reports:

    Moved by Beer and seconded by Gunn to approve the February 2009 District Financial Statement as presented. A copy of which is attached and made a part of these minutes. On roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried.

    Moved by Pederson and seconded by Beer to approve the March 2009 District Bills and Food Service Bills for payment as presented. A copy of which is attached and made a part of these minutes. On roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried.

    Board Committee Reports: Elementary Principal Linda O’Donnell reported on the CHIP program and the NAEP testing. Superintendent Rick Herbel reported on the CHIP program, he stated there would not be a school election this year and informed the board that the possible dates to make up the snow days are April 13, 2009 and May 20, 2009. The budget committee will meet on March 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

    The board moved to a classroom where Sheri Anderson gave a presentation on the use of the Smart Board in her 2^nd grade classroom.

56.           Old Business:

                Bathroom Project:

    Superintendent Herbel stated that the bathroom remodel project is completed and the final walk through has been conducted. The final payments for Stock’s Electric and Central Mechanical were included in the bills approved. Superintendent Herbel stated that the project was completed 202 days passed the completion date and Rod Kenner of Kadrmas, Lee and Jackson, Inc has recommended that Sharpe Enterprises, Inc. be assessed liquidated damages in the amount of $25,250.00. Discussion followed. Moved by Beer and seconded by Pederson to assess Sharpe Enterprises, Inc. liquidated damages in the amount of $25,250.00 as recommended by Kadrmas, Lee and Jackson. On roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried.

57.           Open Forum:

    Chairman Benson asked for comments from those present. Superintendent Herbel reported that staff contracts will be issued in March 2009 and the Equalization Committee will meet on Monday, March 16, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. Chuck Anderson and Steve O’Donnell are the representatives from the school district.

58.           New Business:

                (A) Contract for Approval:

    Moved by Pederson and seconded by O’Donnell to approve the contract of Patrick Dalzell to teach and work as Assistant Football coach for the Lemmon School District for the 2009 – 2010 school year at a salary of $35,030.00. On roll call vote, all voted aye.

                (B) 2008 Audit:

    Business Manager Anita Stugelmeyer requested this item be moved to the April 2009 agenda, as the final audit report has not been received.

    (C) Evaluation Instrument:

    Superintendent Herbel stated that there is no change in the teacher evaluation instrument for the 2009 – 2010 school year. No action taken.

    (D) Legislative Update:

    Board member Melody Schopp reviewed various bills regarding school funding and other education issues from the 2009 legislative session. The 2009 session will conclude this week.

    (E) Agreement with McIntosh School:

                Moved by Beer and seconded by Gunn to approve the contract with the McIntosh School District to share an Industrial Arts instructor for the 2009 – 2010 school year and a Spanish teacher for the second semester of the 2009 – 2010 school year. On roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried.

                (F) Open Enrollment Application:

                Moved by Gunn and seconded by O’Donnell to approve the North Dakota/ South Dakota open enrollment application as presented. On roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried.

                (G) National Guard Contract:

    Superintendent Herbel presented a contract between the Lemmon School District, the City of Lemmon and the South Dakota National Guard. The revised agreement takes into consideration the moving of the National Guard unit from Lemmon. Discussion followed. Moved by O’Donnell and seconded by Anderson to approve the agreement as presented. On roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried.

                (H) Executive Session:

                Moved by Anderson and seconded by Gunn to go into executive session at 7:58 p.m. for the purpose of discussing qualifications, competence, performance, character or fitness of any public officer or employee or prospective officer or employee. The term “employee” does not include any independent contractor. On roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion carried.

    There being no further business to come before the board, Chairman Benson declared the board out of executive session and the meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.

/s/ Kevin Benson

Chairman                                                     

/s/ Anita Stugelmeyer

Business Manager

Board Report For Minutes

General Fund

 Charles Anderson, Reimb Mlg/Board, 7.03; Joshua Anderson, Officiating, 90.00; Sharon Anderson, Reimb Mlg/Progress-Lemmon, 25.90; Sheri Anderson, Officiating, 650.00; Stephen Anderson, Officiating, 40.00; AT&T, Lease Phone, 14.15; Chad Baumgarten, Officiating, 135.00; Lyndse Baumgarten, Officiating, 30.00; Julia Blue Arm, Officiating, 30.00; Championship Productions, Wrestling Supplies, 322.90; Chapman Electronics, Repairs/Satellite, 35.00; City of Lemmon, Water/Sewer, 977.24; Courtyard by Marriot, Lodging/State One Act, 640.00; Dakota Dust Tex Rental Inc, Linen Service, 154.00; Dakota Inc, Door Repair, 55.00; Dale's Tilling & Mowing Service, Snow Removal, 75.00; Pat Dalzell, Officiating, 600.00; Day Timers Inc, Calendars, 167.12; Days Inn/Sioux Falls, Lodging/Track-XC Wksp, 108.00; Brent Dirk, Officiate/Reimb Meals-Testing Wksp, 361.00; Ecolab Pest Elimination, Pest Control, 327.00; Elite Business Systems Inc, Serv Agrmt/Savins-HS/Elem, 280.60; Cathy M Ericsson, Riemb Meals-Mlg/Campus Wksp, 155.50; Haley Froelich, Officiating, 40.00; Karen Froelich, Reimb Mileage/Progress, 25.90; G & O Paper & Supplies, Copy Paper, 44.00; Geo’s Corner, Dumpster Lease/Unleaded Gas, 108.84; Grand Electric Coop, Electricity/Progress, 435.14; Grimm's Pump & Industrial Supp, Repair Card Reader, 700.56; H A Thompson & Sons Inc, Repair Elem Boiler, 114.12; Hauff Mid-American Sports Inc, Athletic Supplies/Equip, 784.00; Hausauer Seamless Products, Snow Removal, 210.00; Heath Hetzel, Officiating/Reimb Oil-Bus, 64.68; Houghton Mifflin/Harcourt, Supplies/Books, 45.12;

Imprest Fund - Reimbursement

 Mandan HS, Big Muddy Regis Fees, 190.00; Rick Herbel, Reimb Mileage/Meals/Admin Mtgs, 610.60; Scott Katus, Officiating, 94.60; Stanley Co HS, Share Region WR Trny, 13.01; Visa, Fuel/FFA Trip, 44.34; Visa, Books, 157.64; Visa, Fuel/B1-WR, 173.70; Visa, Fuel/Computer Wksp, 85.93; Visa, Distance Ed Classes, 1,167.76; Visa, Dishnetwork/Progress, 37.42; Brent Dirk, Meals/Staff-Students/State One-Act, 437.00; Colleen Pederson, Reimb Paint Purch, 9.79; Dacotah Bank, Reimb Postage Box, 47.62; Steve Conley, Officiating, 72.00; Visa, Floriculture Supplies/Voc Ed Grant, 280.00; Myron Roth, Officiating, 181.80; Music Notes, Music Supplies, 14.85; Mobridge HS, Share District WR Trny, 27.48; US Post Office, Postage, 130.35; Kathy Larson, Reimb Diesel Fuel/B25, 49.27; Brent Dirk, Meals/Staff-Students/State WR, 549.00; Steve Hartman, Officiating, 71.00; Steve Bay, Officiating, 109.40; SD State Historical Society, EST Supplies, 40.00; SASD, Registration Fee, 75.00; Brent Dirk, Reimb Fuel/State One-Act, 116.42; Landon Arnold, Officiating, 65.00; Steve Conley, Officiating, 65.00; Dacotah Bank, Deposit Slips, 22.05; Vance Peterson Memorial Clinics, VB & WR Coaches Clinic Regis Fee, 150.00; SHDSCA, Conference Fees, 155.00; NIAAA, Certification/Dirk, 75.00;

 Jostens, Diplomas/Diploma Covers, 267.10; JW Pepper & Son Inc, Music Supplies, 407.35; Bruce Kile, Reimb Mlg/Progress, 27.34; Ryan Kohn, Officiating, 255.00; Lariat/LHS, Transfer to Lariat, 1,500.00; Lemmon FFA, Reimb FFA/Lodging Costs, 28.00; Lemmon IGA, Food/Supplies, 589.79; Lemmon Pit Stop, LLC, Diesel Fuel, 193.76; Lemmon Recreation, 7th Grade Bowling, 132.00; Lemmon School Trust & Agency Acct, Share Dist 16B Expense, 12.10; Mac Gill, Supplies, 46.70; Tim & Tiffany McCartney, Refund Library Book Found, 21.21; Montana Dakota Utilities, Electricity, 4,174.14; NAEA Region III, Conference Registration, 85.00; Nasco, Art Supplies, 418.65; Northwest Farm & Home Supply Co, Wood Screws, 0.79; Brett Odenbach, Officiating, 260.00; Steve O'Donnell, Reimb Mlg/Board Mtgs, 27.98; Office of Weights & Measures, Scale Inspection, 22.00; Pacific Steel & Recycling, Metal/Ag Dept, 30.42; Tim Pelkofer, Reimb Meals/Mlg-Track/XC Wksp, 637.00; Brannon Peterson, Reimb Meals/WR Season, 94.00; Scott Peterson, Reimb Meals/WR Season, 94.00; Praxair, Ag Supplies, 138.12; River Lodge, Lodging/Region WR Trny, 469.00; Riverside Technologies Inc, Repair Motherboards, 1,881.00; Rockn Rods Repair, Vehicle Repair, 1,789.98; Rose Plumbing & Electric LLC, Repairs/Elem, 349.82; Saddleback Educational Inc, Teaching Supplies, 186.49; Sam's Club, Membership Fee, 35.00; Cody Schopp, Officiating, 30.00; Tawny Schopp, Officiating, 30.00; Southwest Business Machines, Copier Serv Agrmt/Supplies, 756.85; Southwest Grain, Heating Fuel/Propane/Gasoline/Diesel, 12,748.91; Sterling Computers, Adapters, 396.00; Stocks Electric Inc, Light Bulbs/Repairs, 842.26; Sunrise Plumbing, Switch, 307.28; Super 8 Wall, Lodging/WR, 518.00; Teacher's Discovery, Library Books, 161.06; The Dakota Herald, Publishing Expense, 225.00; Three Rivers Mental Health, Prevention Education Contract, 810.00; John Wagendorf, Officiating, 60.00; Debra K Wenner, Reimb Meals/Campus Wksp, 26.00; West River Coop Telephone Co, Telephone/Progress DSL Internet, 713.32; West River Regional Med Ctr, Bus Physical, 69.00; White House Inn Aberdeen, Lodging/State WR Trny, 1,169.40; Patrick Wilson, Officiating, 10.00; World Almanac Ed., Library Books, 34.99

Fund Total             $46,252.64            

Capital Outlay                                     

Central Mechanical, Bathroom Remodel-Final Pymt, 20,977.00; Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson Inc, Architect Fees-Bathroom Remodel, 8,336.90; Rudy's Lock & Key, Rekey/HS-Elem-Armory, 812.40; Steins Inc, Scrubber/Armory, 5,085.16; Stocks Electric Inc, Bathroom Remodel-Final Pymt, 3,034.59                

Fund Total             $38,246.05                                 

Special Education

Black Hills Special Services, Residential Program Tuition, 2,780.12; Shirley Herbel, Psychological Services, 420.00; Pearson Assessments, Spec Ed Supplies, 404.02             

Fund Total             $3,604.14              

Checking Total      $88,102.83                                                    

Food Service                                        

All Star Dairy, Milk/ Milk Products, 1,023.61; Augustana College, Cans Institute Registration, 430.00; Avera Pace, Food Purchasing Service, 120.00; Dakota Dust Tex Rental Inc, Linen Service, 85.20; Earthgrains Baking Co's Inc, Buns, 149.66; Ecolab, Supplies, 358.32; Lemmon IGA, Food/Supplies, 3.00; US Foodservice, Food/Supplies, 5,772.40

Fund/Checking Total            $7,942.19

Publish March 23, 2009

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