CORSICA-STICKNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #21-3

UNAPPROVED MINUTES OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR MEETING – JANUARY 12, 2018 – 5:30 P.M. – STUDY HALL ROOM – CORSICA-STICKNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 

The Regular Meeting of the Corsica-Stickney Board of Education was held on Friday, January 12, 2018 – 5:30 p.m. in the Study Hall room of Corsica-Stickney Elementary School. 

 

Members Present: Jeremy Wright, President; Nicole Bamberg, Chad Clites, Don Odens, Shannon Tolsma, & Jennifer Van Gorp

Members Absent: Jason Lagge

 

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

 

A silent prayer was held prior to the meeting.

 

President Wright called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. and a quorum was established. The Pledge of Allegiance preceded the approval of the meeting agenda.

 

Approve Agenda

Motion by Van Gorp seconded by Bamberg to approve the agenda with additions as presented.  Motion carried.

 

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

There were no conflicts of interest.

 

Unfinished Business

Governor’s House

The district was informed that the Corsica Development Corp. received a waiver from the SD Housing Authority to approve the sale of the house without conditions.

 

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Tolsma seconded by Clites to approve the minutes from the December 13, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. Motion carried.

 

Approval of Financial Statement

Motion by Odens seconded by Bamberg to approve the December 2017 Financial Statement.  Motion carried.

 

December 2017 Trust and Agency Report

Motion by Tolsma seconded by Van Gorp to approve the December 2017 Trust and Agency Report with a beginning balance of $27,553.92 disbursements of $10,581.51, receipts of $7,312.30, for an ending balance of $24,014.71.  Motion carried. 

 

Approval of Bills

Motion by Van Gorp  seconded by Odens to approve the January 2018 listing of bills and allow the business manager to pay for the van and copier if need be prior to the next board meeting.  Motion carried.

 

Approval of Mid-Central Minutes

Motion by Tolsma seconded by Clites to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2017 Mid-Central Coop meeting.  Motion carried.

 

2018-2019 School Calendar

Motion by Bamberg seconded by Van Gorp to approve the 2018-2019 school calendar. Motion carried.

 

Principal Reports

Principal Fergen informed the board that the Art class that was started this year has been a success.  He also reported on the 7th grade writing class that has been implemented this year as well as upcoming events.

 

Principal Kemp announced that our elementary won the Aurora County Challenge.  The elementary students have been busy preparing for the science fair as well as geography and spelling bees.

 

Bus Bids

Motion by Van Gorp seconded by Tolsma to allow the business manager to request bids for a new bus.  The Corsica-Stickney School District received notification of the Clean Diesel Grant which is a federal program that covers 25% of the cost of a new bus.  Motion carried.

 

Others

Superintendent Muckey informed the board that this upcoming year we might be looking at updating the promethean boards in the elementary school.  Mr. Tuschen will be looking into options for us.  The feasibility study is almost complete and will have the building committee meet to go over the information.  The school district will also start advertising for a head volleyball coach.

 

Executive Session – SDCL 1-25-2 (1) Personnel Matter

At 6:25 p.m., motion by Bamberg seconded by Tolsma to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(1).   Motion carried.  Declared out of executive session at 7:08 p.m. by President Wright.

 

Administrative Contracts

Motion by Tolsma seconded by Bamberg to issue contracts to Scott Muckey, Andrew Fergen, Ferra Kemp & Angela Feenstra for the 2018-2019 school year. Motion carried.

 

Adjourn

There being no further business, at 7:12 p.m., motion by Tolsma seconded by Van Gorp to adjourn.  Motion carried.  The next regular meeting date will be Monday, February 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in Classroom “A” of the Corsica-Stickney High School.  

 

ATTEST:

 

 

JEREMY WRIGHT – PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

 

 

ANGELA FEENSTRA- BUSINESS MANAGER