CORSICA-STICKNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #21-3

UNAPPROVED MINUTES OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 14, 2021 – 7:30 P.M. – LIBRARY – CORSICA-STICKNEY HIGH SCHOOL

 

The Regular Meeting of the Corsica-Stickney Board of Education was held on Monday, June 14, 2021 – 7:30 p.m. in the Library of Corsica-Stickney High School. 

 

Members Present: Jeremy Wright, President; Chad Clites, Jason Lagge, Jennifer Van Gorp, Shannon Tolsma, Darci Neugebauer & Mike Plooster 

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

Guests Present: Jodi Schrank & Roxann Gerlach

 

There was time of silent prayer prior to the start of the meeting.

 

President Wright called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. and a quorum was established. The Pledge of Allegiance preceded the approval of the meeting agenda. 

 

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

No conflict of interest disclosures.

 

Open Forum/Public Discussion

No open forum/public discussion.

 

Approve Agenda

Motion by Tolsma second by Van Gorp to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of contract approval.  Motion carried.

 

Unfinished Business

None

 

Insurance Proposal/Renewal Information

Jodi Schrank with HUB International met with the board to discuss the upcoming insurance renewal. She discussed the changes in the values, coverages, and premiums. Motion by Clites second by Plooster to approve the insurance proposal. Motion carried.

 

Canvass Election Results

The board reviewed the poll book and tally sheet from the Corsica-Stickney School Board Election and found all to be correct. Motion by Neugebauer second by Van Gorp that all was correct and the canvassing board sign the official documentation and submit to the county auditors of Aurora, Davison & Douglas counties. The school board election was held on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. 551 voters out of a possible 1470 voted in the election for a voter turnout of 37.48%. Three positions were open for three year terms. Results were as follows: Chad Clites – 381 votes; Jeremy Wright – 363 votes; Roxann Gerlach – 343 votes; Natalie Groeneweg – 228 votes, Jason Lagge – 191 votes. Motion carried. (Wright, Clites, & Lagge abstained).

 

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Plooster second by Neugebauer to approve the minutes from the May 10, 2021 Regular Board Meeting. Motion carried.

 

Approval of Financial Statement

Motion by Plooster second by Lagge to approve the May 2021 Financial Statement. Motion carried.

 

May 2021 Custodial Report

Motion by Lagge second by Clites to approve the May 2021 Trust and Agency Report with a beginning balance of $27,977.70, disbursements of $8,253.78, receipts of $4,906.01, for an ending balance of $24,629.93. Motion carried. 

 

Approval of Bills

Motion by Tolsma second by Van Gorp to approve the June 2021 listing of bills. Motion carried.

 

Approval of CORE Minutes

Motion by Plooster second by Lagge to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2021 CORE Coop meeting. Motion carried.

 

Approve Comprehensive SPED Plan

Motion by Tolsma second by Plooster to approve the 2021-2022 Comprehensive SPED Plan. Motion carried.

 

Resignation

A letter of resignation was received from Brooklyn VanZee, 6th grade teacher. Motion by Tolsma second by Clites to approve the resignation. Motion carried.

 

FMLA Policy - OOO, 2nd Reading & Title IX Policy – PPP, 1st Reading

The board had a second reading of policy OOO: FMLA Policy and first reading of policy PPP: Title IX Policy. The policies will be officially adopted with full policies & procedure manual at the July meeting.

 

Return to Learn Plan Review

The board of education reviewed the Corsica-Stickney Return to Learn Plan. The plan outlines health tips and school protocols as they relate to COVID. This plan will be updated as needed throughout the year. Motion by Van Gorp second by Clites to approve the Return to Learn Plan. Motion carried.

 

SDHSAA Runoff Ballots

Motion by Tolsma second by Plooster to vote for Eric Denning and Kelly Messmer for the SDHSAA board of representatives. Motion carried.

 

Principal Reports

Principal Kemp reported that summer school will start next month. It will run for 2 weeks at both campuses.

 

Others

Other items discussed were fire system upgrades, scoreboards, medical marijuana, upcoming surplus items and internships at Trail-eze.

 

The building committee reported that they have had a couple committee meetings with Puetz & Architecture Inc. They have been discussing heating/cooling systems as well as timelines.

 

 

Resolution #52: Capital Outlay Certificate Resolution

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION, TERMS, ISSUANCE, SALE AND PAYMENT OF LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION CERTIFICATES IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED FIVE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,500,000) OF THE CORSICA-STICKNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 21-3 OF AURORA AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES, SOUTH DAKOTA AND THE PLEDGE OF STATE AID TO EDUCATION TO SECURE PAYMENT THEREOF.

WHEREAS, the Corsica-Stickney School District 21-3 is authorized by the provisions of SDCL §13-16-6.2 to issue limited tax general obligation certificates to fund the acquisition or construction of real property, plant and equipment; and

WHEREAS, the School Board has determined that is necessary and in the best interest of the School District to issue limited tax general obligation certificates of the School District for the purpose of providing funds for school improvements including constructing an addition onto the Corsica Site that will include auxiliary gym, classrooms, weight room, shop addition, concession area. In Stickney the project will be demolishing part of the old structure, adding on classrooms, commons, office space, equipping district facilities the costs of issuing the Certificates.

WHEREAS, the School Board has determined that it is necessary and in the best interest of the School District to participate in the Pledged State Aid Program authorized under SDCL §13-19-27 and SDCL §13-16A-97 administered by the South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority and to pledge the School District’s right to receive state aid to education to secure payment of such Certificates.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE CORSICA-STICKNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 21-3 OF AURORA AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES, SOUTH DAKOTA AS FOLLOWS: (the resolution in its entirety can be found in the business office of the Corsica-Stickney School District)

Motion by Tolsma seconded by Clites to authorize the execution, terms, issuance, sale and payment of limited tax general obligation certificates in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed five million five hundred thousand dollars. UPON ROLL CALL VOTE: Aye – Clites, Lagge, Neugebauer, Plooster, Tolsma, Van Gorp, and Wright. Nay – None.  Motion carried

 

 

Proposed Budget

Business Manager Feenstra presented the Proposed Budget with only minor changes from the preliminary budget. Motion by Tolsma seconded by Plooster to approve the budget for publication and to set the Budget Hearing date for July 12, 2021 at 7:15 p.m. in Classroom “A” of the Corsica-Stickney High School. Motion carried.  

 

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

At 8:46 p.m., motion by Van Gorp second by Lagge to go into executive session to discuss personnel matter pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(1). Motion carried.  Declared out of executive session at 9:03 p.m. by President Wright.

 

Contract Approval

Motion by Tolsma second by Neugebauer to approve the contract of Mandy Lewis for middle school teacher. Motion carried.

 

Adjourn

There being no further business, at 9:05 p.m., motion by Van Gorp second by Lagge to adjourn.  Motion carried.  There will be a special meeting on June 28, 2021 at 7:30 a.m. in the study hall room of the Corsica-Stickney Elementary School to finalize fiscal year end business. The next regular meeting date will be Monday, July 12, 2021 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