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Britton-Hecla School District 45-4 July 11, 2016 Board Meeting

The regular meeting of the Board of Education, Britton-Hecla School District 45-4, Marshall County, Britton, SD was held on Monday, July 11, 2016 President Arlin Elsen called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Board members present were Mandy Carlson, Arlin Elsen, Ryan Furman, Nick Fosness, Josh Hawkinson, Troy Knecht, and Kurt Zuehlke. Superintendent Steve Benson, Business Manager Cathy Telin, HS Principal Carrie James, Elementary Principal Kyla Richter, and Guidance Counselor Sheila Anderson were, also, in attendance. AGENDA: Motion by Carlson, second by Furman and carried to adopt the agenda with the deletion of item 7a to transfer Capital Projects balance RECEPTION OF VISITORS: No visitors CONFLICTS DISCLOSURE: "an inquiry for conflicts disclosure prior to the consideration of any substantive matters; the person subject to this Act publicly discloses his or her interest in a contract, direct benefit or other conflict with any matter on the agenda; the person is excused from discussion and consideration of such matters; the board determines the matter underlying the conflict is fair, reasonable, and not contrary to the public interest; and the disclosure is included in the minutes which are publicly available." REPORTS: The NESC and transportation reports were discussed. BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENT: Motion by Carlson, second by Fosness and carried to appoint Arlin Elsen as board member for a one year term. ADJOURMENT: Motion by Fosness, second by Knecht and carried to adjourn the 2015-16 school board at 6:04 p.m. Reconvened in favor of 2016-17 school board. OATHS OF OFFICE: Oaths of Office were administered to Board Members Arlin Elsen, Troy Knecht, and Kurt Zuehlke and to Business Manager Cathy Telin. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Business Manger Cathy Telin presided at the meeting. Nick Fosness was nominated by Knecht for President. Motion by Carlson, second by Knecht and carried to cease nominations and cast unanimous ballot for Nick Fosness as President. President Forness presided at this time. Mandy Carlson was nominated by Furman for Vice-President. Motion by Zuehlke, second by Elsen and carried to cease nominations and cast unanimous ballot for Mandy Carlson as Vice-President. 2016-17 AGENDA: Motion by Elsen, second by Carlson and carried to approve the agenda with the additions items 10a approve working agreement, 10b declare item as surplus, and 10c accept letter of resignation. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: Motion by Hawkinson, second by Carlson and carried to approve the consent agenda items as follow: June 13th board minutes, financial report, approval of bills, stipend to Steve Benson for Construction Management in the amount of $3000, adding Good Friday as a paid holiday for employees who qualify, reorganization of the 2016-17 school board which included items set second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the BH Board Room as the regular board meeting date; set board member per diem at $60/meeting, board president at $70/meeting when presiding at a meeting, committee meetings at $25/meeting, negotiation and out of town meetings at $60/meeting; designated the Britton Journal as the official newspaper; designated the Norstar Credit Union, Wells Fargo Bank, SD FIT. and First Savings Bank as official depositories; appointed Kayla Hastings as the authorized food service representative; appointed Kyla Richter as the authorized representative for Title I; appointed Dana Frohling and Rodney Freeman as school attorneys; appointed Steve Benson as the truant officer, Title III representative, and school improvement officer; appointed Sheila Anderson as the Homeless Coordinator and Title IX officer; Committee Appointments: Buildings & Grounds/Appraisers: Troy Knecht, Chairman, Arlin Elsen, & Nick Fosness; Negotiations: Troy Knecht, Chairman, Nick Fosness, & Arlin Elsen; Title I: Kurt Zuehlke; School Lunch: Mandy Carlson, Chairman, Josh Hawkinson, & Ryan Furman; Transportation: Ryan Furman, Chairman, Mandy Carlson, & Josh Hawkinson; Technology: Mandy Carlson, Chairman and Ryan Furman; Equalization: Josh Hawkinson; set travel rates at state rate (.42/mile), rooms rates at actual cost, in-state meal rates for breakfast at $6.00, lunch at $11.00, dinner at $15.00; out-of-state rates at the Federal rate, and student rate at $5.50 per meal for overnight or state events when meals are necessary; approved membership in ASBSD and appointed Troy Knecht as delegate; approved membership in SDUSA; set the number of board members necessary for a quorum at 5 and 5 to pass a motion; set activity prices at Students-$4.00 for all activities, Adults-$5.00 for regular games and $6.00 for Double Headers, Student Activity Ticket-$20.00, Adult 10-Punch Pass- $30.00, Adult Season Ticket-$60.00, and Senior Citizen Ticket-$20.00; authorized to advertise for bids/quotes on gas, diesel, and fuel oil, and meals at Sunset Colony and Westwood Colony; set school meals prices at K-6 breakfast-1.55, K-6 lunch-2.10, 7-12 Breakfast-1.70, 7-12 lunch- 2.40, adult breakfast-1.95, adult lunch-3.20, extra milk-.30; approved joining the Emergency Bus Pact; approved publication of salaries according to state law; appointed ProRate Service of Stratford, SD for bus driver drug/alcohol screening; approved membership in NESEC and designated Kurt Zuehlke as delegate and Troy Knecht and Arlin Elsen as alternates; set Fantastic Club fees at $70/month for single, $95/month for family, $60 for a punch card with ten punches; set substitute pay at $100 for certified sub for certified position, $90 for non-certified sub for certified position, $9.00/hour for non-certified position, $32.00 for sub bus driver GENERAL CAP OUT SPED PENSION CAP FOOD OST/DE TRUST & PROJ SER JUNE 2016 FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND AGENCY

BEGINNING BALANCE 994,158. 766,000 404,306 769,374.3 914,705 109,903 - 149,551 67 .76 .25 6 .32 .40 6,607.2 .40 3 Revenue: Local 114,159.9 103,452. 30,860.3 12,879.02 1,579.08 47.63 106.93 19,671.2 4 45 0 9 County 50.85 State 47,377.00 1,605.39 Federal 14,735.6 5 Total Revenue 161,587.7 103,452. 30,860.3 12,879.02 1,579.08 16,388.6 106.93 19,671.2 9 45 0 7 9 Total to be Accounted 1,155,746. 869,453. 435,166. 782,253.38 916,284. 126,292. - 169,222. For: 46 21 55 40 07 6,500.30 69 BILLS 50,815.82 137,856. 11,584.2 3,000.00 912,950. 10,442.8 370.19 11,763.9 98 1 69 9 5 PAYROLL 198,514.7 24,737.9 8,396.70 6,961.08 1,274.56 5 5 VANCO ONLINE PROCESS FEE 1.40 TRNSFR PENSION TO 124,050.0 - GEN 3 124,050.03 ENDING BALANCE 1,030,465. 731,596. 398,844. 646,806.65 3,333.71 108,889. - 157,458. 92 23 39 50 8,145.05 74 CLAIMS APPROVED: Britton-Hecla School District, June Payroll, General Fund Salaries- 127257.16; SpEd Salaries-15497.95; Early Retirement-7113.30; Food Service Salaries-5024.35; OST/DE Fund Salaries-811.66; AFLAC, cancer/disability ins-1130.75; Britton Trust and Agency, cafeteria plan-2225.13; Delta Dental, dental ins-1476.40; First Savings Bank, Health Savings Plan-300.00; Guardian -811.41; Horace Mann Life Insurance, TSA-4349.00; SD Supplemental Retirement Plan-1750.00; Washington National Insurance Co, cancer ins.-22.80; EFTPS- Income Tax, S.S. & Med.-47811.80; SD Retirement System-retirement contributions-24303.33; GENERAL FUND: A&B Business-Supplies-936.05; Asb Workers Comp Fund-Workmens Compensation-30,159.00; ADBSD -Dues-1,051.68; Avera Marshall County Medical Clinic-Dot Phys-125.00; Blackboard-Computer Licenses-1,549.39; Britton Journal-Publishing-213.37; Britton Lumber And Home Center-Supplies-23.55; CDJ Electric, Plumbing & Htg-Labor-277.55; City Of Britton-Water & Sewer-269.47; Cole Papers-Supplies-1,719.66; Cordrey, Terri -Grant Fees-500.00; Ecolab Pest Elimination Div.-Maintenance-158.45; EMC Insurance Co-Liability Ins -53,421.00; First Savings-ACH Fee-27.95; Full Circle Ag-Other Supplies-3.49; Hasbo, -Busn Mgr Reg Fee-10.00; Hauff Mid-America Sports-FB Helmet Insp And Liners-665.85; Holland Bros. Oil Co.-Supplies/Labor-70.36; Holland Napa Auto Parts-Supplies-34.48; Infinite Campus- Computer Licenses-496.80; Jerke Irrigation-Service-1,043.89; Marc-Supplies-77.45; Mcleods Printing & Office Sup-Non Tech Supplies-219.90; Meyer Hardware Hank-Supplies-437.92; Nack, Ryan -Background Ck Reimb-43.25; Office Depot-Supplies-6.06; Otter Tail Power Co.- Electricity-28.30; SD Unemployment Insurance Div-Unemployment Ins-1,584.66; SDACTE-CTE Conf Reg/Dues-1,120.00; SDUSA-Membership Dues-450.00; Shoutpoint-License-690.00; Stenvold Construction-Service-150.00; TIE-Membership Fees-1,008.00; Time Management Systems-Time Clock System-548.00; Veblen Asbestos-Asbestos Service-450.00; Venture Communications-Phone Service-645.26; Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield-Health Ins- 27,450.34; Werner Automotive-Other Supplies-61.75; Zastrow's Service-Other Supplies-398.95; Fund Total: 128,126.83 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND: A&B Business-Office Furniture-10,098.42; Century Business Products-Copier Lease-177.32; Derksen Floors-Amacher Wood Floor-54,700.00; Engel Music Supply.-Clavinova; 6,595.00; Full Circle Ag-Supplies Gasoline-478.77; Hauff Mid-America Sports-High Jump Pit Equip-7,900.00; House Of Glass.-Bldg Imprv-4,914.73; Lehr Sanitation- Garbage Service-600.00; Lifeline Inc-AED’s-5,000.85; Maxwell Electric-Building Improvements- 2,261.23; Otter Tail Power Co.-Electricity-5,975.42; State Of SD-Lighting Proj Principal- 24,254.00; Wells Fargo-Copier Lease-1,026.85; Fund Total:-123,982.59 SPECIAL EDUCATION: Provider-1000.00; Provider-5443.66; Fund Total: 6443.66 FOOD SERVICE FUND Infinite Campus-Computer Licensing Fees-1,036.80; Nardini-Fire Suppression System-1,662.00; Sunset Colony-Meals-7,119.70; Westwood Colony-Meals- 3,628.40; Fund Total: 13,446.90 OST& DE FUND- Full Circle Ag-DE Gasoline-227.00; Fund Total:-227.00; STUDENT HANDBOOKS: Motion by Elsen, second by Knecht and carried to approve 2016-17 K-6 and 7-12 Student Handbooks as presented by Principals. FACULTY HANDBOOK: Motion by Knecht, second by Carlson and carried to approve 2016-17 Faculty Handbook. BUDGET HEARING: Cathy Telin distributed the budget information and the Budget Hearing convened at 7:00 p.m. and was adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Approval of budget will be at the August board meeting. CONSOLIDATED APP: Motion by Elsen, second by Hawkinson and carried to approve the 2016-17 Consolidated Application. SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER: Motion by Knecht, second by Furman and carried to advertise for sealed quotes for 2016-17 school photos. WORKING AGREEMENT: Motion by Elsen, second by Carlson and carried to approve a working agreement to Ryan Nack as Head Maintenance for 2016-17 school year. SURPLUS ITEM: Motion by Knecht, second by Zuehlke and carried to declare the chair lift as surplus and to have appraised. LETTER OR RESIGNATION: Motion by Hawkinson, second by Knecht and carried to accept letter of resignation from Kristin Platamone for the 2016-17 school year effective immediately and to assess the penalty of $2000 as per negotiated agreement. PRINCIPAL REPORTS: Received Principals’ reports from Mrs. Richter and Mrs. James: Mrs. James reported on the early graduation policy. Mrs. Richter informed the board that the school was awarded a SD Classroom Innovation Grant in the amount of $60,000. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Mr. Benson’s superintendent report included: ASBSD Joint Convention, future renovation of HS Science Lab, MPC (Gateway) settlement is final, Elementary Bathroom renovation completed, progress of Amacher wood floor, and is asking everyone to stay a safe distance away from the demolition area for safety reasons NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING DATE: Next regular board meeting is Monday, August 8th at 6:00 p.m. in the BH Board Room. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Zuehlke, second by Knecht and carried to adjourn at 7:43 p.m. ______Nick Fosness, Chairman Cathy Telin, Business Manager

SALARIES FOR 2016-17 (contract + extra duty pay) Certified Staff: Sandy Anderson-47620; Sheila Anderson-55261; Stacy Bennett-40693; Steve Benson-99000; Christina Bosse-47403+2566; Jen Boyko-46159; Jennifer Carlson-46386+600; Gretchen Christenson-46691+2575; Joleen Christianson-49325; Lynn Clayes-48096+500; Mary Cusick-52916+500; Lisa Dawson-36778+825; Beverly Dinger-50650+500; Jen Eye- 45413; Brian Freeman-49625+4950; Emily Goedert-36778+5775; Deb Hannasch-53967; Paula Hanson-45109; Mark Hrabik-44728+5940; Carrie James-57000; Marcey Jones-36158+1155; Amber Key-36778; Rachelle Kilker-40747; Rose Kraft-52155+4290; Gabrielle Lund-35000; Kelly Mills-44058; Jenna Peters-39440+825; Amy Pierson-43513+$17/hr for 80 hrs summer tech; Lori Rabenberg-56968+5000; Beth Renner-47987+2574; Patrick Renner-46728+10296; Kyla Richter-65659; Travis Santistevan-37550+4967; Kaitlyn Sasker-35350; Brandon Sieck- 36158+5115; Myra Stavick-39175; Vonda Storley-49765; Stephanie Symens-18079+8444; Larry Telkamp-45624+3548; Carmen Tisher-52493+500; Dianne Yelkin-38740+$19/hr for DrEd; Mary Zuehlke-57353+500. Non-Certified Staff: $/hour or annual contract amount Carol Beck-13.69; Heather Bosse-13.95; Lindsay Bosse-11.00; Jo Bush-14.21; Kathy Carlson- 11.00; Rosie Cease-13.36; Richard Couch-2145; Casey Erickson-1320; Pamula Farrell-12.98; Janine Flanery-12.70; Tyra Gefroh-2475; Stephanie Greeno-11.45; Angela Grupe-4043; Holli Hagen-11.35; Kayla Hastings-17.39; Sandy Hastings-11.91; Shelly Henley-12.82; Norma Johnson-12.44; Rex Johnson-12.44; Bill Meyer-2846; Don Monsen-13.56; Ryan Nack-41650; Megan Ochsner-2475; Renee Olson-11.52; Janel Smith-12.35; Brandi Stark-11.52; Stephanie Symens-14.91; Cathy Telin-61000; Marcia Thonvold-11.91; Roger Tom-12.82; Melody Wenz- 4620; Mayva Winburn-13.35; Kathy Winson-13.97; William Winson-12.00; Dan Yelkin- 41334+5172. Bus Drivers: $/route; all activities: $70/activity; all additional hours: $8.55/hr Dave Daberkow-36.50; Lynda Lutrell-36.50; Don Monsen-20.85/hr; Helen Monsen-16.83/hr; Tom Opsahl-36.50; John Vrchota-36.50

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