FREDERICK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #6-2
APRIL 13, 2009
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Frederick Area School District #6-2 was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chairman Lance Podoll with board members Jeff Forsting, Wayne Haas, Richard Schlosser, and LaDonna Sumption present. Also present were CEO/Secondary Principal, Randy Barondeau; Elementary Principal, Ann Hegge; Business Manager, Lynn Delzer; Technical Coordinator, Cynthia Rall; Teachers, Jackie Brokaw, Marty Morlock and Sarah Sumption; Patrons, Mark, Joleen, and Taylor Christenson, Martina Elliott, and Felicia Hurtt.
The meeting began with all present reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Action 09-124 Motion by Forsting and seconded by Sumption to approve the agenda with two
additions-New Business M. School lawsuit update and 17 a. Offer/accept
Assistant Golf. All aye, carried.
The financial report for the month of March 2009 was presented as follows:
The bills for the Frederick Area School District were presented as follows:
APRIL 2009 EXPENDITURES
GENERAL FUND
255.25 AMERIPRIDE LINEN SUPPLY CO. INC MO SERV
154.00 BEST WESTERN RAMKOTA INN LODGING-AD MTG
346.74 BONN EXPRESS VEHICLE GAS
60.01 CENEX - ELLENDALE VEHICLE GAS
414.94 CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC COPIER MAINT/SUPPLIES
1,454.61 COLE PAPERS COPIER PAPER/MAINT SUPPLIES
10.69 COMMUNITY STORE SUPPLIES
801.51 CWD-ABERDEEN FFVP-FRUIT/VEGETABLES
84.72 DAKOTA DUST-TEX, INC. MAINT SERV
20.00 DAKOTA ELECTRONICS MO SERV
5.00 DON'S BUILDERS HARDWARE MAINT SUPPLIES
11.89 ELLENDALE TRUE VALUE MAINT SUPPLIES
4,846.22 FREDERICK ACTIVITY FUND UTILITIES/LODGING/PERDIEM/COOP
154.45 GROTON INDEPENDENT, INC PROCEEDINGS
50.00 HEDDERMAN, TRISTA REG FEE-SPRING CONF
589.04 HOUSE OF GLASS, INC MAINT SUPPLIES
1,553.00 HUB AREA TECHNICAL SCHOOL MO SERV
503.34 J.W. PEPPER & SON INC. MUSIC SUPPLIES
355.97 JAMES VALLEY COOP. TELE. CO. TELEPHONE
99.90 KESSLER'S GROCERY FFVP-FRUIT
18,022.98 MID STATES SCHOOL BUS, INC BUSING
567.50 MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL CORP MAINT SUPPLIES
877.42 OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO SUPPLIES
1,080.18 SASD DUES
498.00 SD HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATION FEES
58.30 SEYER PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. MAINT SUPPLIES
60.00 SOUTHWEST/WEST CENTRAL SERVICE COOP TITLE II D-MN TECH CONF FEE
29.95 TAYLOR MUSIC, INC MUSIC SUPPLIES
183.51 TOWN OF FREDERICK UTILITIES
75.57 WD REPAIR & SERVICE VEHICLE GAS
33,224.69 GENERAL FUND TOTAL
CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
4,411.94 FREDERICK ACTIVITY FUND LOAN PYMT
816.00 HUB AREA TECHNICAL SCHOOL MO SERV
3,006.95 LEAF FINANCIAL CORPORATION MO PYMT
8,234.89 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND TOTAL
SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND
264.18 PARENT PARENT MILEAGE
591.05 DAKOTALINK ACCESS CENTERS EARPHONE
473.20 FREDERICK ACTIVITY FUND REG FEE/PERDIEM/LODGING
295.26 PARENT PARENT MILEAGE
1,623.69 SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND TOTAL
FOOD SERVICE
252.93 AMERIPRIDE LINEN SUPPLY CO. INC MO SERV
120.00 AVERA PACE QTRLY FEE
135.64 BLUE RIBBON MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES SUPPLIES
710.59 CHILD AND ADULT NUTRITION SERV FOOD
34.92 COMMUNITY STORE FOOD
3,516.76 CWD-ABERDEEN FOOD/SUPPLIES
56.71 EARTHGRAINS COMPANY FODO
39.23 FREDERICK ACTIVITY FUND FOOD
4,866.78 FOOD SERVICE FUND TOTAL
Action 09-125 Motion by Haas and seconded by Forsting to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting on March 9, 2009; the financial reports; and the bills for the Frederick Area School District. All aye, carried.
Action 09-126 At 7:06 p.m. with a motion by Schlosser and seconded by Sumption to go into executive session for student matters. All aye, carried.
Action 09-127 At 7:53 p.m. Chairman Podoll declared the Frederick Area School Board of Education out of executive session.
OLD BUSINESS:
Action 09-128 Motion by Forsting and seconded by Schlosser that any students failing classes due to grades and/or attendance will be notified via phone on May 8th and will not be allowed to graduate on May 10, 2009. All aye, carried.
Action 09-129 Motion by Schlosser and seconded by Sumption to approve the Staff section of the policy manual. All aye, carried.
At 7:57 p.m. Teachers-Jackie Brokaw and Sarah Sumption left the meeting.
An update was given on the laptop initiative to include a handout of preliminary budget costs.
An update was given on NCAI to include a potential buyer for the tower, information on the FCC
license, and potential division of assets if NCAI is dissolved.
An update was given on the 4 day school week. A preliminary calendar was presented.
Discussion was held in regards to the votech start time of 7:45 vs. 7:50 resulting in a longer
1st period/block which means that attendance from our district will not be necessary on Fridays.
An update was given on the library consolidation to include a handout of questions/answers that
Mr. Barondeau received while attending a city meeting. A committee comprised of Scott
Campbell-city representative, Cooty Anderson-library representative, and Mr. Barondeau-school
representative was established to proceed with possible consolidation.
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion was held on thank you and congratulations. A complete listing can be found in the
school newsletter.
Action 09-130 Motion by Forsting and seconded by Sumption to approve the school calendar change of April 13th as a day in session vs. a holiday. All aye, carried.
Action 09-131 Motion by Forsting and seconded by Haas to approve the Wellness Center Agreement form as presented. All aye, carried.
At 8:35 p.m. Teacher-Marty Morlock left the meeting.
Information was reviewed regarding the legislative/federal stimulus money. Additional
information will be obtained at a teleconference meeting on April 16th and at the spring
business manager conference in Pierre on April 22nd and 23rd.
At 8:37 p.m. Teacher-Marty Morlock rejoined the meeting.
The school board positions for Wayne Haas and Lance Podoll-2 year terms and LaDonna Sumption and Richard Schlosser-3 year terms will become vacant due to expiration of the present term. Circulation of nominating petitions may begin on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 and filed no later than the Friday the 8th of May 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Action 09-132 Motion by Schlosser and seconded by Forsting to appoint the Business Manager as the privacy officer. All aye, carried.
Action 09-133 Motion by Sumption and seconded by Haas to approve the SD Department of Health services contract as verbally agreed upon. All aye, carried.
Discussion was held on the Employment section of the policy manual. Revisions were made and
the Board will review and approve at the next meeting.
Action 09-134 Motion by Sumption and seconded by Haas to surplus 1 Texas Instruments Calculator T1-83 Plus #1200V00109 at -0- value. All aye, carried.
Information was presented regarding the Avera Pace school savings program.
Action 09-135 Motion by Forsting and seconded by Haas to approve the Avera St. Lukes agreement for therapy services. All aye, carried.
Action 09-136 Motion by Haas and seconded by Sumption to add the following to the school lunch program policy:
If accounts have balances at the end of the year, these balances will be carried over to the next fiscal year unless a written parent/guardian request is made for a refund with the exception of seniors (with no younger siblings.) These balances will be refunded on the last day of senior classes.
All aye, carried.
An update was given in regards to the school lawsuit to include Judge Wilbur’s proposed decision
ruling against us on all counts, May 29th as the deadline for each side to subject objections and/or
additions to her proposed ruling, and when an appeal can proceed.
Richard Schlosser gave the Hub Area Technical Report. The preliminary budget has an increase
of 2%. Wayne Hansen has resigned from the Skills USA position.
Action 09-137 At 8:56 p.m. with a motion by Forsting and seconded by Schlosser to go into executive session for personnel and student matters after a 5 minute recess. All aye, carried.
Action 09-138 At 10:00 p.m. Chairman Podoll declared the Frederick Area School Board of Education out of executive session.
Direction was given to administration on the leave request by certified teacher.
Action 09-139 Motion by Sumption and seconded by Haas to accept the signed reduction in force agreement from Ann Wampler. All aye, carried.
Action 09-140 Motion by Forsting and seconded by Haas to accept the coaching resignation from Randy Barondeau. All aye, carried.
Action 09-141 Motion by Sumption and seconded by Forsting to approve/accept the negotiated agreement as presented. All aye, carried.
Action 09-142 Motion by Schlosser and seconded by Haas to offer contracts to the following certified staff:
Janelle Barondeau, Janel Bergan, Jacklyn Brokaw, Renee Brooks, Kelly Duxbury, Curt Eisenbeisz, Janice Ellefson, Amanda Glenz, Ann Hegge, Lynnette Hertel, Angela Keller, Marty Morlock, Cynthia Rall, Jessica Ringgenberg, Carma Ruenz, Sarah Sumption, Paula Tschosik, Colleen Wallien, Ann Wampler, and Tonya Zinter.
All aye, carried.
Action 09-143 Motion by Schlosser and seconded by Sumption to accept the certified teaching contract for Justin Downes. All aye, carried.
Action 09-144 Motion by Haas and seconded by Schlosser to offer an amended certified teaching contract to Justin Downes due to the approved negotiated agreement. All aye, carried.
Action 09-145 Motion by Forsting and seconded by Sumption to reoffer Elementary Principal contract to Ann Hegge. All aye, carried.
Action 09-146 Motion by Forsting and seconded by Schlosser to offer/accept the coaching contract to Tricia Erickson as Assistant Golf Coach. All aye, carried.
Action 09-147 At 10:04 p.m. with no further business and with a motion by Forsting and seconded by Haas for adjournment. All aye, carried.
Lance Podoll
Chairman
Lynn R. Delzer
Business Manager