CORSICA-STICKNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #21-3

UNAPPROVED MINUTES OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR MEETING – MAY 14, 2018 – 7:30 P.M. – CLASSROOM “A” – CORSICA-STICKNEY HIGH SCHOOL

 

The Regular Meeting of the Corsica-Stickney Board of Education was held on Monday, May 14, 2018 – 7:30 p.m. in Classroom “A” of Corsica-Stickney High School. 

 

Members Present: Jeremy Wright, President; Chad Clites, Shannon Tolsma, Jason Lagge, Don Odens, Jennifer Van Gorp.

Members Absent: Nicole Bamberg

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

Guests Present: Johanna & Josh Pfiester, Kris VanZee, & Jodi Schrank

 

There was a silent prayer before the meeting.

 

President Wright called the meeting to order at 7:30 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 Lagge to approve the agenda with additions as presented.  Motion carried.

 

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

There were no conflicts of interest to disclose.

 

Open Forum/Public Discussion

Vehicle Damage

Johanna Pfiester discussed with the board the damage received by her vehicle from a discus during track practice.  The school turned a claim into EMC and received notification that they would not cover anything since the accident did not show any negligence.  Pfiester’s have turned the accident into their insurance as well as the student’s homeowner’s policy.  At this time, they have not received any information from the homeowner’s policy if they would be willing to cover any part of the accident. The Pfiester’s were inquiring if the school would be willing to pay their deductible of $500.  Motion by Tolsma seconded by Lagge to agree to the payment of $500 with the stipulation that if they would get any reimbursement from the homeowner’s policy that the $500 would be returned to the school.  Motion carried.

 

EMC Insurance Renewal

Jodi Schrank with HUB International met with the board to discuss the upcoming insurance renewal.  She discussed the changes in the value and gave an overview of the policy in general.  Motion by Tolsma seconded by Odens to approve the insurance proposal. Motion carried.

 

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Tolsma seconded by Lagge to approve the minutes from the April 9, 2018 Regular Board Meeting. Motion carried.

 

Approval of Financial Statement

Motion by Clites seconded by Van Gorp to approve the April 2018 Financial Statement.  Motion carried.

 

April 2018 Trust and Agency Report

Motion by Lagge seconded by Tolsma to approve the April 2018 Trust and Agency Report with a beginning balance of $20,070.42, disbursements of $2,773.02, receipts of $3,577.80, for an ending balance of $20,875.20.  Motion carried. 

 

Approval of Bills

Motion by Van Gorp seconded by Clites to approve the May 2018 listing of bills.  Motion carried.

 

Approval of Mid-Central Coop Minutes

Motion by Lagge seconded by Odens to approve the minutes of the April 9, 2018 Mid-Central Coop meeting.  Motion carried.

 

Approval of CORE Minutes

Motion by Van Gorp seconded by Lagge to approve the minutes of the April 12, 2018 and May 10, 2018 CORE meetings.  Motion carried.

 

Resolution C/S #27 – Internal Controls Policy
Motion by Tolsma seconded by Clites to adopt the Internal Controls Policy as presented at the April 9, 2018 board meeting. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE:  Aye- Van Gorp, Clites, Tolsma, Lagge, Odens, Wright; Nay – None; Absent - Bamberg.  Motion carried.  (A copy of this policy (FFF) can be found in the official school district handbook located in the superintendent’s office.

 

1st Reading of Restraint & Seclusion Policy

The board held the first reading of Board of Education Policy GGG: Restraint & Seclusion Policy. 

 

School Board Election

Due to only three petitions being returned for the three open board positions, there will not be a school board election in 2018.  Certificates of Election were issued to Jeremy Wright, Chad Clites & Jason Lagge for a 3-year term beginning July 1, 2018.

 

Principal Reports

Principal Fergen updated the board on Smarter Balance tests, curriculum updates, and the upcoming data retreat.  Principal Kemp gave numbers from the recent Kindergarten/Preschool Roundup and also the Title I summer kickoff that has been moved to the afternoon of the last day of school instead of an evening.  Due to busy schedules it has not been well attended in past years.

 

Surplus Items

Motion by Van Gorp seconded by Clites to declare the old floor scrubber, freezer, wooden gym set and hurdles as well as a list of outdated laptops and printers as surplus.  Motion carried.

 

Career Coach

The past three years the Corsica-Stickney School District has been able to get services through a Career Coach Program as part of a grant.  The funding for this grant runs out at the end of the 17-18 school year. The coordinator of it has set up a plan that we could continue to receive the services for approximately $3000/year.  They would want a three-year commitment.  After talking with the school counselor and extending her contract to full time, those services should all be able to be provided within the system.

 

SDHSAA Ballots

Motion by Odens seconded by ­­­Van Gorp to vote for Patrick Frederick, Dr. Paul Turman, and Dr. Jerry Rasmussen as SDHSAA representatives and “Yes” on Amendment No. 1. Motion carried.

 

Others

Superintendent Muckey discussed with the board the possibility of allowing junior high students to participate at the high school level in the different drama programs if.  The board agreed that would be acceptable since it is already allowed for athletics.

 

The blacktop areas at both elementary schools need some improvements.  Mr. Muckey got quotes from Clark Paving for $13,853.82 and ProSeal for $14,833.85 to fix both blacktops.  Motion by Tolsma seconded by Van Gorp to accept the quote from Clark Paving. Motion carried.

 

Preliminary Budget

Business Manager Feenstra presented the Preliminary Budget for board review.  Motion by Clites seconded by Lagge to approve the 2018-2019 Preliminary Budget as presented. Motion carried.

 

Executive Session – SDCL 1-25-2 (1) Personnel Matter & SDCL 1-25-2 (4) Contract Negotiations

At 9:25 p.m., motion by Van Gorp seconded by Lagge to go into executive session to discuss personnel matter pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(1) and contract negotiations pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(4).   Motion carried.  Declared out of executive session at 10:22 p.m. by President Wright.

 

Approve Assistant VB Coaches/Assistant FB Coach

Motion by Van Gorp seconded by Tolsma to approve Amber Niewenhuis and Ashley Olsen as Assistant Volleyball coaches and Gregg Olawsky as Assistant Football Coach.  Motion carried.

 

2018-2019 Negotiated Agreements

Motion by Lagge seconded by Clites to approve the 2018-2019 Negotiated Agreements and issue amended contracts to all certified staff.  A copy of the negotiated agreement and changes can be found in the business office.  Motion carried.

 

Adjourn

There being no further business, at 10:25 p.m., motion by Van Gorp seconded by Tolsma to adjourn.  Motion carried.  The next regular meeting date will be Monday, June 11, 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