CORSICA SCHOOL DISTRICT #21-2
UNAPPROVED MINUTES OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR MEETING – DECEMBER 8, 2014 – 7:34 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the Corsica Board of Education was held Monday, December 8, 2014 at 7:34 p.m. in Classroom A of the High School.
Board Members Present: Jeremy Wright, President; Bob Bamberg, Vanessa Miiller, Kent DeBoer, Jason Lagge, Nicole Bamberg and Jared Gerlach.
Officers Present: Vern DeGeest, Superintendent; Scott Muckey, Secondary Principal; Merna Bye, Business Manager.
Guest Present: Kris Van Zee, Globe Reporter, Pastor Dan DeGraaf, Grant Van Zee, Emily VanZee, Jennifer VanGorp, Chase VanGorp, Phyllis Pennings, Aftin Pennings.
Pastor Dan DeGraaf gave the opening prayer.
President Wright called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. and a quorum was present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Bob Bamberg seconded by Lagge to approve the agenda as presented. Carried.
Open Forum/Public
Discussion
There was no open forum or public discussion at the December 8, 2014 meeting.
Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business at the December 8, 2014 meeting.
Motion by Miiller seconded by DeBoer to approve the November 10, 2014 regular meeting minutes and the November 19, 2014 special meeting minutes. Carried.
Motion by Miiller seconded by Lagge to approve the November 2014 Financial Statement. Carried.
Motion by DeBoer seconded by Nicole Bamberg to approve the November 2014 Trust and Agency Report with a beginning balance of $13,591.41, disbursements of $7,145.45; receipts of $6,406.96 for an ending balance of $12,852.92. Carried.
Nicole Bamberg moved to approve the listing of bills presented for the December 8, 2014 meeting. Seconded by Lagge and carried.
Due to the December 2014 Mid-Central meeting being held one week later there were no minutes for approval at this meeting.
(Regular Meeting – December 8, 2014 – Page 1)
Joint School
Committee and Public Meeting Notes
Notes from the Joint School Committee were reviewed.
Senior Trip
Motion by Lagge to approve the annual Senior Class trip to visit the legislature and State Capitol Building on February 9, 2015. Seconded by Gerlach and carried.
Corsica-Stickney
Consolidation School Information
Motion by Bob Bamberg seconded by Lagge to have President Jeremy Wright sign the official Contract for Services with Dakota Education Consulting in the hiring of the new superintendent and business manager. Carried.
Great Plains
Conference Information
A copy of the Great Plains Conference acceptance letter beginning with the 2015-2016 school year was given to the board.
Transportation Update
An update was given the board on the status of the districts busses.
Hail Insurance
Adjustment Up-Date
The district received a check from EMC in the amount of $26,351.62 for repairs from wind and hail. This amount was less the deductible and depreciation.
Budget Amendments
Motion by Miiller seconded by Lagge to approve the following budget amendments to the FY 2014-2015 Budget
Resolution #251 – Supplemental Budget – Insurance Proceeds
Expenditure Function
21-2542-301-530-999
Care and Upkeep of School Owned House $ 8,963.40
21-2542-302-530-999
Care and Upkeep on Elementary Building $ 1,960.79
21-2542-303-530-999
Care and Upkeep on High School Building
Bus Barn, Concession Stand, Crows Nest $15,427.43
Means of Finance
21-5140-999
Compensation for Loss of Fixed Assets $26,351.62
(Regular Meeting – December 8, 2014– Page 2)
Resolution #252-Budget Amendment – Shared Staff
Expenditure Function
10-1111-000-110) Salary $18,707.50
10-1111-000-210) Fica/Med 1,431.13
10-1111-000-220) Retirement 1,122.44
10-1111-000-230) Insurance 1,950.00
Means of Finance
10-101) Cash on Hand to Fund Budget $23,211.07
UPON ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye – Gerlach, Nicole Bamberg, Lagge, DeBoer, Miiller, Bob Bamberg and Wright. Motion carried.
Executive Session
(Student and Staffing Concerns) SDCL 1-25-1 and SDCL 1-25-2
At 7:55 p.m. motion by Bob Bamberg seconded by Nicole Bamberg to go into executive session to discuss student and staff concerns. Motion carried. Declared out or executive session at 9:16 p.m. by the president.
Adjourn
There being no further business, at 9:16 p.m. motion by Bob Bamberg seconded by Miiller to adjourn. Carried. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, January 12, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in Classroom A.
ATTEST:
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JEREMY WRIGHT – PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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MERNA BYE – BUSINESS MANAGER
(Regular Meeting – December 8, 2014 – Page 3)