CORSICA-STICKNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #21-3

UNAPPROVED MINUTES OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR MEETING – JULY 11, 2016 – 7:30 P.M. – CLASSROOM “A” – CORSICA-STICKNEY HIGH SCHOOL

 

The Regular Meeting of the Corsica-Stickney Board of Education was held on Monday, July 11, 2016.  The 2016-2017 Budget Hearing preceded the regular meeting.  With final figures incomplete until the end of August, the budget will be adopted at the September 2016 board meeting. The budget hearing closed at 7:34 p.m.

 

Board Members Present: Jeremy Wright, Chad Clites, Bob Bamberg, Shannon Tolsma, Jason Lagge, & Nicole Bamberg.

 

Board Members Absent: Don Odens

 

Officers Present:  Scott Muckey, Superintendent; Andrew Fergen, Secondary Principal; Ferra Kemp, Elementary Principal; and Angie Feenstra, Business Manager.

 

President Wright called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. and a quorum was established. The Pledge of allegiance preceded the approval of the meeting agenda.

 

Approve Agenda

Motion by Bob Bamberg seconded by Lagge to approve the agenda with the additions as presented.  Motion carried.

 

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Motion by Nicole Bamberg seconded by Lagge to acknowledge the following disclosures: Scott Muckey serves as Secretary/Treasurer, CBH Conference; Volleyball, Boys & Girls Basketball Chairman, District 11B; DIAL Board; Mid-Central Board; referee; and spouse, Sheryl Muckey, works for the Corsica-Stickney School District as a teacher; the Corsica-Stickney Board of Education determines these conflicts are fair, reasonable, and not contrary to the public interest. (SDCL 6-1-17)  Motion carried.

 

Unfinished Business

Paint Quotes

After receiving from clarification on the paint quotes, motion by Tolsma seconded by Lagge to approve the quote from BH Painting for $9,700.00 to paint the steel on the high school. Motion carried.

 

Bus Shuttle Exchange Follow-up

A parent had previously inquired about allowing the shuttle exchange point to be used as a drop-off point as well.  The board consulted Swier Law Firm and it was determined to not allow drop-offs at the exchange point for the safety of the children. 

 

Surplus Playground Equipment

Bids for the surplus playground equipment located in Stickney were received from the Helping Hands Club for $120.00 and Trent VandenHoek for $50.00.  Motion by Clites seconded by Nicole Bamberg to approve the bid from the Helping Hands Club. Motion carried.

 

Playground Prep Work

The new play system will be arriving soon.  Don Schrank will be contacted about removing some of the asphalt and doing some of the prep work to prepare for the new, bigger system.

 

 

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Nicole Bamberg seconded by Tolsma to approve the June 13, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes and the June 27, 2016 Special Meeting Minutes.  Motion carried.

 

Approval of Financial Statement

Motion by Lagge seconded by Clites to approve the June 2016 Financial Statement.  Motion carried.

 

June 2016 Trust and Agency Report

Motion by Tolsma seconded by Clites to approve the June 2016 Trust and Agency Report with a beginning balance of $20,575.38, disbursements of $4,701.65 receipts of $4,704.53 for an ending balance of $20,578.26. Motion carried.  The FY 2016 year end Trust and Agency Report was also presented.

 

Approval of Bills

Motion by Tolsma seconded by Nicole Bamberg to approve the July 2016 listing of bills as presented.  Motion carried.

 

June 2016 Mid-Central Co-op Minutes

Motion by Tolsma seconded by Lagge to approve the June 16, 2016 Mid-Central Co-op minutes.  Carried.

 

Oaths of Office

Incumbent Board Member Nicole Bamberg signed her oath of office beginning a three year term on the Board of Education.  Don Odens was not at meeting to sign his oath for his three year term.  He will sign at next meeting. Business Manager Feenstra signed an oath of office for FY 2017 fiscal year.

 

Election of 2016-2017 President

Motion by Bob Bamberg seconded by Tolsma to nominate Jeremy Wright for Board President for 2016-2017. Motion by Nicole Bamberg seconded by Lagge that nominations cease and to cast a unanimous ballot for Wright.  Motion carried with all present voting aye.

 

Election of 2016-2017 Vice-President

Motion by Tolsma seconded by Bob Bamberg to nominate Chad Clites for Vice-President. Motion by Nicole Bamberg seconded by Tolsma that nominations cease and to cast a unanimous ballot for Clites. Motion carried.

 

Board Pay

Motion by Bob Bamberg seconded by Nicole Bamberg to leave the board pay the same for the 2016-2017 school year.  Board Chair will receive $60/meeting, Board Members will receive $50/meeting and Committee Meetings will be paid at $30/meeting.  Motion carried.

 

Official Meeting Dates

Motion by Nicole Bamberg to set the second Monday of each month as the regular school board meeting dates with the exceptions of October 2016 Meeting will be Wednesday, October 12th;

January 2017 meeting will be Wednesday, January 11th; June 2017 meeting will be Monday, June 19th. The meeting times will be 7:30 p.m. with Classroom “A” at the high school and the study hall room at the elementary school being used as the regular meeting places on an alternating basis.  Motion seconded by Tolsma and carried.  The school board agendas will be placed on the district website.

 

 

 

2016-2017 Designations

Motion by Tolsma seconded by Lagge to designate Bank of the West-Corsica, Farmers State Bank-Stickney, Farmers State Bank-Parkston, First State Bank-Armour and SD FIT as official depositories; Angie Feenstra and Scott Muckey as custodians of school accounts; Corsica Globe and Stickney Argus as official newspapers and Swier Law Firm as the school attorney.   Motion carried. The school board proceedings are also placed on the schools website.

 

School Lunch Agreement

Motion by Nicole Bamberg seconded by Lagge to authorize Scott Muckey to institute the school lunch agreement for 2016-2017 school year.  Motion carried.

 

Set Lunch Prices for 2016-2017

Motion by Tolsma seconded by Clites to increase the breakfast prices 10 cents and lunch prices 10 cents for the 2016-2017 School Year.  The breakfast prices will be $1.70 for K-12 and $2.10 for adults.  Lunch prices will be $2.60 for K-6; $3.10 for 7-12 and $3.60 for adults. 

Reduced price lunch and breakfast is .40 cents.

 

Parliamentary Procedure

Motion by Bob Bamberg seconded by Lagge to designate Roberts Rules of Order as the parliamentary procedure for school board meetings.  Motion carried.

 

RESOLUTION #15- Investment of District Funds

Motion by Lagge seconded by Tolsma to authorize the business manager to invest and reinvest school funds in an institution, which serves the greatest advantage to the school district.  UPON ROLL CALL VOTE:  Aye – Bob Bamberg, Clites, Tolsma, Lagge, Nicole Bamberg & Wright (Odens-Absent).  Motion carried.

 

Truancy Officer

Motion by Tolsma seconded by Nicole Bamberg to appoint the Superintendent and Principals as Truancy Officers.  Motion carried.

 

School Closings

Motion by Nicole Bamberg seconded by Bob Bamberg to designate Superintendent Muckey who will then use the line-of-authority to close school for emergency situations and inclement weather.  Motion carried.

                                               

Kitchen/Gym Rental 

Motion by Lagge seconded by Bob Bamberg to leave the elementary and high school gym and high school kitchen area and commons rent the same as last school year. Motion carried.

 

Season Activity Passes

Motion by Tolsma seconded by Clites to leave the season activity passes and admission prices the same as the 2016-2017 school year.  Carried.  Those prices are Family pass $60.00; adult pass $30.00; student pass $10.00.  Regular gate admission will be $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students.  Senior citizens (65 plus) free with a senior citizen pass.

 

Student Insurances

Motion by Nicole Bamberg seconded by Lagge to provide all students information on the Delta Dental and Student Assurance Services and to approve the catastrophic insurances as recommended by the SDHSAA to those who participate in high school activities.  Motion carried.

 

Board of Education Policies and Procedures Manuals

Motion by Lagge seconded by Tolsma that the Corsica-Stickney School District Policy and Procedure Manual and the ASBSD School Board Handbook, the Negotiated Agreements Manual and the Mid-Central Special Education Manual serve as our guidelines and shall be employed by all school personnel. Motion carried. All manuals are on file and available in the central office. 

 

Non-Discrimination Policy

Motion by Lagge seconded by Clites to approve the district’s Non-Discrimination Policy.  Motion carried.

 

School District Assurance Statements

Motion by Tolsma seconded by Bob Bamberg to approve the School District Assurance Statements for the 2016-2017 school year.  Carried.

 

Establish Mileage, Room and Meal Rates

Motion by Tolsma seconded by Clites to leave the lodging at single room rate, mileage at state rate and the meal allowance the same at $25.00 per day for 2016-2017 ($5.00 breakfast, $10.00 dinner and $10.00 supper) for state sponsored events only.  Motion carried.

 

Gas/Diesel/Heating Fuel Quotes

Motion by Bob Bamberg seconded by Clites to authorize the business manager to get bids/quotes for Gas/Diesel/Heating Fuel as needed.  We already have 20,000 gallons of propane contracted from Farmers Alliance for $.86/gallon for the 2016-2017 school year.

 

Student Handbook and Laptop Handbook for 2016-2017

The 2016-2017 Handbooks are on-line at www.corsica-stickney.k12.sd.us.  Motion by Tolsma seconded by Nicole Bamberg to approve the handbook.  Motion carried.

 

Corsica-Stickney School Community Improvement Plan

Motion by Clites seconded by Nicole Bamberg to approve the council concept of the Corsica-Stickney School Community Improvement Plan.  Motion carried.

 

Signature Stamps

Motion by Tolsma seconded by Bob Bamberg to approve the use of signature stamps for the Superintendent, Business Manager, & Board Chairman.  Motion carried.

 

Office Copier

Motion by Lagge seconded by Nicole Bamberg to authorize a committee to meet and decide on a copier for the Elementary School.  Motion carried.

 

Use of High School Gym for All-School Reunion

The school was contacted about using the High School Gym for an All-School Reunion that will be held July 1, 2017 in Corsica.  The board agreed to the use of it. 

 

Others

Wright was selected as the voting delegate and Lagge as alternate for the ASBSD Convention that will be held August 4-5, 2016 in Sioux Falls.  Other items discussed were trees planted by the softball field and watering at the football field.

 

Public School Exemption Certificates

Motion by Lagge seconded by Bob Bamberg to approve Public School Exemption Certificates I-M.  Motion carried.

 

Open Enrollment

Motion by Tolsma seconded by Lagge to accept the open enrollment of students A & B. Motion carried.

 

Approve Agreements

Motion by Tolsma seconded by Bob Bamberg to approve the signed agreements of Gene Tastad – Bus Driver & Jennifer Kellogg – SPED Aide. Motion carried (Lagge abstained from voting).

 

Adjourn

There being no further business, at 9:30 p.m., motion by Tolsma seconded by Nicole Bamberg to adjourn.  Motion carried.  The next regular meeting will be held Monday, August 8, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the Study Hall Room of Corsica-Stickney Elementary School.

 

 

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

JEREMY WRIGHT – PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

 

 

 

 

ANGIE FEENSTRA – BUSINESS MANAGER