DECEMBER 2015

HIGHMORE-HARROLD SCHOOL DISTRICT 34-2

PROCEEDINGS

December 14, 2015

 

            The Highmore-Harrold Board of Education met in regular session on December 14, 2015 in the business classroom at 7:00 pm. Members present: Michael Bollweg, Clint Buchholz, Jennifer Semmler, Paula Haiwick, Paul Knox, Jim Stephenson, Superintendent Chip Sundberg, Mark Chilson Business Manager, Principal Quinton Cermak. Rittel was absent.

 Vice President Bollweg called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and the pledge of allegiance was recited.

Stephenson/Knox moved to approve the agenda with an addition for executive session, contracts, minimum wage rate. The motion passed.

Haiwick/Stephenson moved to approve the minutes of the November 9th, Nov. 17th, and Dec. 2nd meetings. The motion passed.

Bills and financial statements were reviewed and approved for payment on a motion by Stephenson/Knox and read as follows:   

CASH FLOW STATEMENT

30-Nov-15

GENERAL

CAPITAL

SPECIAL

IMPACT

FOOD

PENSION

INTERNAL

FUND

OUTLAY

EDUCATION

AID

SERVICE

FUND

FUND

Bal. 11/1/15

-108,988.12

956,657.56

192,268.40

252,317.96

-11,225.44

204,806.09

2,166.43

Receipts

439,903.17

364,870.56

88,201.48

0.00

18,910.36

1.52

1,475.00

Disbursements

169,135.60

38,016.34

33,578.05

0.00

15,681.25

0.00

3,885.31

Bal. 11/30/15

160,762.34

1,283,511.78

247,618.52

252,317.96

-7,996.33

204,807.61

-243.88

 

Payroll:  $189,354.52

Receipts: Highmore-Harrold County taxes, $853,459.53; State Aid $17,752.00; Hisodak, $35.00; CK Acct. Interest, $275.08; CD Interest, $472.60; Lunch Receipts, $9,736.51; Federal Hot Lunch Reimbursement, $11,249.06; Workman’s Comp. Premiums return, $4,181.00; Pre-school tuition, $1,475.00; SPED Acct. Rec., $100.00; Gross Receipts 2014, $16,085.26; Medicaid Grant, $1,028.57; Textbook Refund, $3,868.70;

The motion passed.

 

GENERAL FUND

446-PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION

VO AG

95.61

AMERIPRIDE SERVICES, INC.

MOP/LAUNDRY

451.24

BROWN & SAENGER INC.

COPY PAPER

1,059.60

BYTESPEED, LLC

ADAPTER

45.00

CEDAR SHORES RESORT

PROFESSIONAL DEV.

327.80

CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC

COPIERS

282.90

CERMAK, QUINTON

TUITION REIMB.

945.00

CHARLES MIX CO. SHERIFF OFFICE

CERT LETTER

29.80

CHURCHILL, MANOLIS, FREEMAN

LEGAL FEES

4,682.76

CITY OF HIGHMORE

HOUSE

532.52

COLE PAPERS, INC.

VACUUM

380.13

COMMTECH

DOORS

315.00

D & K OUTPOST

GAS

76.98

DIV OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION

BACKGROUND CHECK

43.25

ELLISON EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT,

SUPPLIES

31.00

GRAVES IT SOLUTIONS

ONLINE BACKUP

144.00

HERFF JONES

DIPLOMA AND COVERS

385.10

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITY FUND

POSTAGE/OFF/REPAIRS

2,319.45

L. WERTS

$10.00

T. BRUEGGEMAN

$30.00

C. WIEDENBACH

$20.00

G. JESSON

$20.00

S. HUSTED

$55.00

T. WIND ALGER

$35.00

M. KROEPLIN

$120.00

J. AASBY

$180.00

R. BUCHHOLZ

$135.00

N. LEISINGER

$60.00

J. KRAUSE

$20.00

S. WERDEL

$20.00

J. GUTZMER

$240.00

K. MOSER

$20.00

M. HAMLIN

$423.60

A. REED

$50.00

L. MORFORD

$165.00

C. HARRIS

$75.00

C. EFFLING

$155.00

HIGHMORE-HARROLD FCCLA

ROLLS FOR SB

50.00

HOMESTEAD BUILDING SUPPLY

AG/CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES

184.37

IT OUTLET

1 GB MODULE

50.57

J.W. PEPPER AND SON, INC.

MUSIC

17.10

JAN BUSSE FORD

WINDSHIELD - VAN

335.00

KAISER'S WELDING

VOAG

36.34

KPLO

HOLIDAY GREETINGS

225.00

MASHEK FOOD CENTER

FOOD/SUPPLIES

185.46

MCGRAW HILL COMPANIES

ASSESSMENT BOOK

198.89

MCKEE, CLINTON

BKD CHECK/COACHING

78.25

MIDWEST COOPERATIVE

GAS

36.43

NORTHEAST ED SERVICES COOP

READING RECOVERY

3,090.00

NORTHWESTERN ENERGY

ELECTRICITY

3,593.04

PHEASANTLAND INDUSTRIES

PARKING SIGNS

174.01

QUILL CORPORATION

SUPPLIES

184.15

SAMUEL FRENCH INC.

ROYLATY FEES

90.00

SUNDBERG, CHIP

TRAVEL

37.00

TEACHERS SYNERGY, LLC

MATH

197.60

VENTURE COMMUNICATIONS

PHONES

299.48

WEST RIVER FOUNDATION

SYSTEMS CHANGE CONF

750.00

CAPITAL OUTLAY

CITY OF HIGHMORE

AUD RENT

2,500.00

G & R CONTROLS

GLYCOL

661.55

HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPORTS INC.

GBB SHOOTING SHIRTS

2,564.00

HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITY FUND

PRINTER-SCIENCE

355.70

MCGRAW HILL COMPANIES

TEXTBOOKS

1,443.45

US BANK

BOND INTEREST

14,840.00

SPED:

CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY

TUITION

414.18

WALMART COMMUNITY/RFCSLLC

STOPWATCH

10.29

FOOD SERVICE:

AMERIPRIDE SERVICES, INC.

MOP/LAUNDRY

112.80

CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING

FOOD

546.93

DEAN FOODS NC, INC

FOOD

728.87

EARTHGRAINS BAKING CO., INC.

FOOD

421.81

MASHEK FOOD CENTER

FOOD/SUPPLIES

1,012.11

QUILL CORPORATION

SUPPLIES

94.77

REINHART FOOD SERVICES

FOOD

4,937.98

SD DEPT OF ED; CANS

FOOD

150.09

GENERAL FUND

COLE PAPERS, INC.

CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES

804.88

FLINN SCIENTIFIC, INC.

SCIENCE SUPPLIES

23.20

HIGHMORE HERALD, THE

PROCEEDINGS

255.29

SVATOS, MEGAN

MOVING EXPENSES

500.00

CAPITAL OUTLAY

FOREMAN SALES AND SERVICE

BUSSES

18,357.21

SPECIAL ED.

HAND COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

OT

355.78

 

The Board held an Indian Policies and Procedures Forum.

The Board heard the superintendent’s report including but not limited to Supt. Meeting; Governor’s budget address; FB coop meeting; BBB Coop meeting for January; Staff Signature Sheets; mentorship program; Gross Receipts from FY 2014; Superintendent evaluation; ASBSD Collective Bargaining Seminars; SDRS Board opening; Second semester start date—January 5, 2016.

The Board heard the principal’s report including but not limited to monthly review; upcoming activities; dual-credit courses; semester grade cutoff date 12/17; semester test dates 12/21 and 12/22.

Stephenson/Semmler moved to set up a Dual Credit Reimbursement Program Fund/Account of $16,000 (Budget Amendment) for students interested in the program. The motion passed.

The Board discussed next month’s Policy Review for Operational Goals, Legal Status, Powers and Duties, Board Member Authority. The Policy Review of Wellness update is currently under way.

Stephenson/Haiwick moved to increase the substitute pay for custodial and kitchen to $9.00. State minimum wage increases to $8.55 on January 1, 2016. The motion passed.

Buchholz/Knox moved to accept the contracts to Megan Svatos as HS English instructor for second semester 2015-16 school year for $20,000;  Quinton Cermak as Head Golf coach @ 2,511.00 and Rebecca Hall as Hisodak advisor @ $3,093.00.

Haiwick/Stephenson moved to set January’s meeting set their next regular meeting for January 13, 2015 (Wednesday) at 5:00 pm in the business classroom. The motion passed.

Buchholz/Knox moved to enter into executive session for a student matter 1-25-2-(2) at 7:55 pm. The motion passed.

The Board came out of executive session at 8:11 pm. There were no motions at this time.

 Stephenson/Knox moved to adjourn at 8:12 pm. The motion passed.

           

 

   ______________________________Mark Chilson, Business Manager

 

   ______________________________Michael Bollweg, Board Vice President

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