The School Board of Sanborn Central School District 55-5 met in regular session on Monday, April 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanborn Central Conference Room with the following present: Austerman, Miller, Olson, Schmit & VanLaecken. Others present Supt. Whitney; Prin. Vermeulen; Bus. Mgr. Bechen, Brian Daughters, Justin Siemsen, Joe Shepardson, and Sheriff Tom Fridley.
 
Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Austerman/Olson, all aye, to approve the agenda with additions and correction.  Approve purchase of Feterl 3pt Snow blower w/ hydraulic cylinder and Honda Four Trax w/snow blade and sprayer hookups. Executive session to discuss student matters. Correction: Justin Siemsen Asst. Track coach dates 2008-09, should be 2007-08 school year.

Motion by Schmit/Olson, all aye, to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting March 10, 2008 and the March 27, 2008 certified staff negotiation as printed.

Visitors to Board Meeting. None.

Motion by Schmit/VanLaecken, all aye, to go into executive session to discuss student matters at 7:03 pm. Regular session resumed at 7:52 pm.

Motion by Olson/Austerman, Schmit abstained, all aye, to approve the purchase of a Feterl 3 pt. Snow blower w/ hydraulic cylinder and Honda Four Trax w/snow blade and sprayer hookups.

Motion by Austerman/VanLaecken, all aye, to approve the Financial Statement and bills.

General Fund balance: 3-01-08 438,680.13. Receipts: taxes 12,793.60, penalties/interest 77.21, interest 591.58, other pupil income 77.76, other local income 1,014.84, reap reimb 12,967, state fines 315.30, state aid 60,131, yearbook 1,424, 21st cent fee 975, 21st cent reimb 13,041, lawsuit reimb state 43.29, Perkins fund 1,487.89, Title I 34,796, Title III 300, Bank Franchise tax 7,974.90.  Expenditures: 147,169.31, mje 5.  Balance: 3-31-08 439,516.19.  Invested 25,000, cash box 260.  SD Public FIT balance: 3-01-08 289,315.97. Receipts: interest 686.79. Balance: 3-31-08 290,002.76.

Capital Outlay Fund balance: 3-01-08 272,230.77. Receipts: taxes 12,034.42, penalties/interest 25.73, interest 335.76, PEP grant 3,600. Expenditures 9,189.96. Balance: 3-31-08 279,036.72. SD Public FIT balance: 3-01-08 212,300.50. Receipts: interest 501.89. Balance: 3-31-08 212,802.39.

Special Education Fund balance: 3-01-08 432,930.02. Receipts: taxes 5,615.06, penalties/interest 12.06, interest 527.63, idea preschool 260.00, idea part B 5,267.00. Expenditures 13,370.09. Balance: 3-31-08 431,241.68.  SD Public FIT balance: 3-01-08 55,384.77. Receipts: interest 132.07. Balance: 3-31-08 55,516.84.

Pension Fund balance: 3-01-08 30,239.48. Receipts: taxes 1,203.70, penalties/interest 2.57, interest 47.96. Balance: 3-31-08 31,493.71.

Capital Projects Fund balance: 3-01-08 1,148.05. Receipts: interest 47.97. Expenditure: 820.85. Balance: 3-31-08 375.17.

Food Service Fund balance: 3-01-08 41,600.64. Receipts: interest 47.97, student lunches 3,358.33, adult lunches 1,127.40, federal reimb 7,020.43. Expenditures 12,120.77, mje .50. Balance: 3-31-08 41,033.50.

Trust and Agency Funds balance: 3-01-08 57,203.11. Receipts 11,968.31. Expenditures 7,790.15. Balance: 3-31-08 61,381.27.

Salaries and benefits for the month of April, 2008 were as follows: General Fund: 107,366.15;
Special Education: 13,073.14; Food Service: 4,918.71.

Claims approved: GENERAL FUND – A & B Business, copier maint 379.35, copies 84.72, colony copier maint 15.49, colony copy cost 22.46; A-Ox Welding, cylinder rent 9.30; Business Products, Inc., library supply 4.99; Carquest Auto Parts, bus supply 39.80; Central Electric, electricity 3,289.32; ComData Corporation, ar supply 7.08; Dakota Recognition/Jostens, honor cords 71.60; Department of Revenue, water testing 12; Direct Digital Control, htg system battery 37.39, prof service 41; Dakota Supply Group, bldg trade house supply 283.79; Farmers Alliance/United Energy, propane 4,983.85; Farmers Elevator Co., bus supply 611.08; Hillyard, janitor supply 631.33; [IMPREST FUND: Hamaker, hstw judge 100; Erickson, hstw judge 100; Flatten, hstw judge 100; Robin Moody, meal reimb 25; Geppert, hstw judge 100]; J.W. Pepper, vocal music 10.34; Jostens, ms diploma 40.64; Lehrman’s Plumbing, plumbing trade house 600; Menards, bldg trades house supply 1,262.27, testing snack 3.32; Nat. Assoc. Secondary Principals, NHS-membership 76; Noble Ink & Toner, ink cartridges 273.45; Olsen Implement, bus supply 459.23; Palace Cleaners and Laundry, prof service 17.25; Petty Cash, postage 53.25; Pitney Bowes, equip fee 100; S&M Printing, rdg recovery supply 9; Sanborn Central Food Service, hstw judges meals 15; Sanborn Weekly Journal, publish proceedings 83.11; SD ASBO, registration fee 50; SD Dept of Health, nurse service 32; SDHSAA, participation fee 240, rule books 77; Dianne Selchert, reimb praxis study bk 49.38; Sherwin Williams, auction house paint 7.22; TIE, registration 190; Connie Vermeulen, ar supply 9.53; Walmart, janitor supply 10.88, ar supply 5.57, health grant veg. 49.79, yrbk supply 4.23; Ward’s Natural Science, science forensic curriculum 771.66; Williams Musical Repair, piano repair 30; Winner School District, on-going rdg recovery training 700.

CAPITAL OUTLAY Fund — A&B Business Equipment, copier lease principal 276.55, interest 77.21; Electronic Security Equip., add’l security cameras 5,626.21; [IMPREST FUND: Bob Schmit, snowblower 1,350]; Santel Communications, rural dev loan pymt 4,166.67; School Specialty, audio visual cart 453.29, composite display panels/holder 1,944.67; Steven Whitney, Honda fourtrax w/blade 3,000.

SPECIAL EDUCATION Fund – A&B Business Equipment, copier cost 51.75; James Valley Coop, ot service 2,925, pt service 2,080, psych service 1,885, admin service 3,835; Ramkota Inn, speech conference room 148. 

CAPITAL PROJECTS Fund – None.

FOOD SERVICE Fund – Arctic Refrigeration, repair cooler 351.75; Avera Health, food purchase service 120; Child/Adult Nutrition Service, processed food 187.26; ComData Corporation, food 285.08, supply 5.18; Darrington Water Conditioning, water softener 21.50; Dean Foods, milk 1,140.87; Earth Grains, food 265.36; Hillyard, supply 91.84; Kmart, supply 8.37; Reinhart, food 3,393.08, supply 334.93; ShopKo, supply 29.99; SNA, membership 33; Upland Colony, reimb Feb. breakfasts/lunches 888.40.

Linda Whitney reported on juniors taking the Dakota STEP test; track practice and meets have started with 11 boys and 11 girls out this year; graduation set for Saturday, May 10 at 4:00 pm and no date has been set for the Upland Colony graduation as yet; need to set a Capital Outlay committee meeting (Troy and Brenda are the board representatives, Dianne Selchart and Jennifer Chance teacher representatives, and Mrs. Whitney); the need for replacing one of the route buses, which will be up to the Capital Outlay Committee; and that she’ll be attending the National Legislative Days representing the State Library Board in Washington, DC from May 11-15.

Connie Vermeulen reported on Dakota STEP testing in grades 3-8 and 11 and must be completed by April 18 with a grant received from the Booster Club to buy healthy snacks during testing; one home school student taking the SAT10; Kindergarten and Preschool screening will be held on April 28; Children’s Theatre success; and 8th graders receiving CPR training on April 28 funded by tobacco grant. 

Old Business: None.

New Business:
Motion by Schmit/VanLaecken, all aye, to approve the contract for Justin Siemsen as assistant track coach in the amount of $1,237 for the 2007-08 school year.

Motion by Olson/Austerman, all aye, to approve the resignation of Tracy Moody as 5/6 GBB coach effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year with regrets and pending finding a suitable replacement. Discussion was held on replacements.

Motion by VanLaecken/Schmit, all aye, to approve the Drivers Education Fees for the summer of 2008. 100.00 in-district and 250.00 out-of-district.

Motion by Austerman/Schmit, all aye, to approve a Drivers Education contract for Jennifer Chance for the summer of 2008 for the same salary as last year. 4,200.00 or 200.00 per student whichever is higher.

Motion by VanLaecken/Olson, all aye, to approve the resolution to authorize membership in the South Dakota High School Activities Association from July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009.

Motion by Olson/Schmit, all aye, to approve the lockdown policy.

Motion by VanLaecken/Olson, all aye, to approve the resignation of Jessica Lucas as Varsity/MS Volleyball coach and Assistant GBB coach effective immediately and to approve the resignation of Arin Winger as 7/8 Football coach and Assistant BBB coach effective immediately.

Motion by Austerman/Schmit, all aye, to declare various pieces of equipment as surplus property to be sold at public auction on May 4, 2008. 214 John Deere lawn mower w/snow blower and blade, 2 push mowers, a couple of weed eaters (don’t work), portable air compressor (needs repair), 12” Sears/Craftsman model 11324201 Band saw (works good), plus other misc. items. Items will be listed on the www.sdauctions.com before the sale for public awareness.

Motion by Schmit/VanLaecken, all aye, to go into executive session for Personnel and Contractual matters at 8:45 pm. Regular session resumed at 9:14 pm.

Motion by Olson/VanLaecken, all aye, to approve the extra-curricular duty contracts for the 2008-09 school year with the understanding that some reassignments may be necessary and approve classified contracts for the 2008-09 school year with the understanding that some reassignments and letters on intent to not rehire may be necessary.

Regular Board meeting will be held on May 6, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the Sanborn Central School Conference Room in Forestburg.

Motion by Olson/VanLaecken, all aye, to adjourn the meeting at 9:23 pm.