Center/Stanton Public School

April 9, 2018Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Chairman Loren Henkecalled the regular board meeting of the Center/Stanton School Board to order at 7:01p.m. on April 9, 2018. Roll call was taken and board members present in addition toHenkewereRichard Schmidt and Raymond Hall. Administrators present were Superintendent Tracy Petersonand Elementary Principal Kathy Bullinger.Also present were Business Manager Jacob Erhardt and BHG Representative Jarann Johnson.

Set Agenda. No additions.

Approval of Minutes. Schmidtmoved to approve the minutes from the March 8, 2018meeting. Hallseconded the motion. All in favor. Motion carried M/C.

Financial Reports. Monthly Financial Reports consisting of the General Fund, Activity Fund, Building Fund, Hot Lunch Fund and Marchpayroll totals were presented to the Board. Hallmoved to accept the financial reports (consent agenda) until audited. Schmidtseconded the motion. All in favor. M/C.

Bills. Schmidtmoved to pay the following bills as presented: 412-PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC 326.56; ADVANCED BUSINESS METHODS 1,552.16; BAYMONT INN & SUITES 167.40; CENTER COAL COMPANY 3,366.66; CENTER MACHINE INC. 187.50; CENTER REPUBLICAN 72.00; CENTRAL DAKOTA LIBRARY NETWORK 40.49; CITY OF CENTER 327.55; COAL COUNTRY CHC 258.31; COLE PAPERS INC. 711.78; CORNER EXPRESS 222.89; DACOTAH PAPER CO 372.54; DAVE’S SALES & SERVICE 821.40; DETTLAFF, CHRIS 600.00; ECKROTH MUSIC 77.81; ERHARDT, JANET 107.30; ETSYSTEMS INC 921.30; FIDELDY, NICOLE 54.34; HARLOW’S BUS SALES INC. 803.97; HERMITAGE ART COMPANY 35.01; HINTZ, JODI 22.11; I-94 CONFERENCE 200.00; JW PEPPER & SON INC. 363.44; MENARDS 540.13; MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES CO 4,557.16; ND BUREAU OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION 40.00; ND CENTER FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION 834.00; ND MATH COUNTS 60.00; NDUC GROUP ACCOUNT 3,813.97; NETWORK CENTER INC. 350.00; OFFICE DEPOT 170.03; PREBLE MEDICAL SERVICES 56.00; RDO 181.94; REGION VII MUSIC 220.00; REGION VII SPEECH 120.00; RICHARDTON-TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL 40.00; ROUGHRIDER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 34.20; RUD PROPANE LLP 95.46; RUNNINGS SUPPLY INC 16.96; SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC. 12.99; SECURITY FIRST BANK OF ND-VISA 2,832.83; STEIN’S INC 368.06; SYSCO NORTH DAKOTA INC 148.12; US FOODS 115.32; US POSTAL SERVICE 44.57; WASHBURN PUBLIC SCHOOL 390.74; WEX BANK 3,802.47; WRT 698.65. General Fund Total:$31,156.12. DAKOTA PLAYGROUND 196.00; GROSS ELECTRIC INC. 3,050.35. Building Fund Total: $3,246.35.Hallseconded the motion. All in favor. M/C.

Administrative Reports:

Elementary Principal’s Report. Mrs. Bullinger’s reported on Kindergarten 2018-2019; Spring Testing; AdvancEd Surveys; Larks Baseball Reading Incentive Program; and Shrine Circus.

Secondary Principal’s Report. Mr. Peterson read through Mr. Duenas’ report on Enrollment; Courses; Club Fair; Evaluations; and Upcoming Schedule.

Superintendent’s Report. Mr. Peterson reported on School Improvement; and Upcoming Events.

(Wayne Windhorst entered the meeting at 7:15 p.m.)

Old Business:

  1. School Board Election. Erhardt informed the Board that two people have filed paperwork for the school election. Raymond Hall and Tracy Barnes will both be on the ballot for the Center Seat.
  2. Teacher Loan Forgiveness. Mr. Peterson and the board will decide on the areas they will be using the Teacher Loan Forgiveness program.

New Business:

  1. Business Manager’s Evaluation. The board discussed the Business Manager’s evaluation. Schmidt made a motion to accept the Business Manager Evaluation as presented. Windhorst seconded the motion. All in favor. M/C.
  2. Staff Housing. Schmidt and the board discussed looking into purchasing a house to rent to staff. The buildings/grounds/transportation committee we gather information for the May board meeting.
  3. Pasture Lease. Henke opened 2 pasture lease bids. Chad Skager submitted a bid for the pasture land at $22.50 per acre for a total $9,000.00 per year. Wade & Merri Staigle submitted a bid for the pasture land at $17.00 per acre for a total of $6,800.00 per year. Henke made a motion to accept the pasture lease bid from Wade and Merri Staigle at $17.00 per acre. Hall seconded the motion. Roll Vote: Henke-yes, Schmidt-no, Hall-yes, Windhorst-yes. M/C.
  4. Elementary Teacher Positions. Mr. Peterson recommended the hiring of Brittany Marion as the 1st grade teacher and Lisa Gusewelle as the 6th grade teacher. Schmidt made a motion to hire Brittany Marion and Lisa Gusewelle. Hall seconded the motion. All in favor. M/C.
  5. C&H Window Bid. Mr. Peterson presented a bid from C&H Glass for new windows on the east side of the front door, and new windows in the Vo-Ag and kitchen area for a total of $32,529.00. Schmidt moved to accept the bid from C&H Glass for a total of $32,529.00. Windhorst seconded the motion. All in favor. M/C.
  6. Ancillary Work Agreements. Erhardt presented a list of ancillary work agreements returned to board for the 2018-2019 school year. Schmidt made a motion to approve the following ancillary work agreements: Cassandra DuMond - $19.00, Lane Flagen - $14.00, Sandra Folk $20.05, Shaune Hendrickson $13.00, Brenda Kitzan $15.00, Danica Krein $13.00, Leslie Lennick $16.55, Sonya Neibauer $13.00, Rebecca Orgaard $13.30, Kenneth Orlosky $15.50, Susan Russell $17.00, Lindsey Thies $12.50, Les Henke $22.00 per route $.35 per mile, Susan Russell $22.00 per route $.35 per mile, Michelle Wettels $22.00 per route $.35 per mile, and Blaine Wilkens $22.00 per route $.35 per mile. Hall seconded the motion. All in favor. M/C.
  7. Teacher Contracts/Addendums. Erhardt presented a list of teacher contracts for board approval. Hall moved to approve the following teacher contracts: Brooke Boeshans $43,100.00, Kathryn Doll $46,312.00, Mary Doll $40,400.00; Lane Flagen $40,900.00, Jodi Hintz $49,600.00, Garret Jacobs $38,900.00, Brittany Marion $37,400.00, Lynn Schwalk $52,791.00, Laurie Thompson $24,118.00, Ashley Tietz $43,900.00, and Heather Troy $50,900.00. Schmidt seconded the motion. All in favor. M/C.
  8. Open Enrollment. The board reviewed one open enrollment application.

Meeting Dates.

Building/Grounds/Transportation Meeting – April 18, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. C.T.

Regular Board Meeting – May 10, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. C.T.

Hallmoved to adjourn the meeting. Schmidtseconded the motion. All in favor. M/C.

Meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. CT.

These published proceedings are subject to review and revision by the Board.

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JacobErhardt, Business Manager