MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE

CORE EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025

 

President C. Clites called the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Core Educational Cooperative to order at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at CORE Educational Cooperative Office in Platte, SD. 

 

Members present:    Chad Clites (Corsica-Stickney), Amy Keiser (Gregory), Veronica Gerard via Teams (Lyman), Dale Larsch (Mt. Vernon), Lindsey Weich via Teams (Plankinton), Roxanne Summerville (Platte-Geddes), Jim Munsen (White Lake), and Ashley Dorris via Teams (Wolsey-Wessington).

                                     

Members absent:   Dylan Slate (Armour), Joel Johnson (Burke), Matt Vandenbark (Colome), Hillary Leiferman (Kimball), Dustin Weber (Wessington Springs).

 

Superintendents:     Tim Sanderson via Teams (Burke), Joel Bailey via Teams (Platte-Geddes), Michael Ormsmith via Teams (Wessington Springs), and Riley Donovan via Teams (Wolsey-Wessington).

 

Others present:         Renee Thomas (Director) and Catrina Brown (Business Manager)

 

Public Forum

     No action taken.

Additional Agenda Items

    No additional agenda items were added.

Approve Agenda

Motion Gregory, seconded by Mt. Vernon approving the agenda.  All members present voted aye.  Motion carried.

Approve Minutes from April 9, 2025

Motion Platte-Geddes, seconded by Gregory approving the minutes from the regular meeting held on April 9, 2025.  All members present voted aye.  Motion carried.

Approve Financial Reports

      Motion Mt. Vernon, seconded by Lyman approving the report of cash transactions, payroll summary report, revenue summary, and expenditure reports dated April 30, 2025.  All members present voted aye.  Motion carried.

Approve May 2025 Bills

Motion White Lake, seconded by Plankinton approving the following bills for payment:

Check #

Vendor Name

Account Number

Invoice Detail Description

  Invoice
Amount

4102

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES

10 2623 000 334

ED SPEC TRAVEL; INV #24997

 $           224.00

6430

BOOS, MICHELLE

10 2623 000 334

ED SPEC MEALS

 $           208.00

4096

AMAZON

10 2623 000 411

ED SPEC SUPPLIES

 $             47.12

4114

US BANK VOYAGER FLEET SYSTEMS

10 2623 000 413

ED SPEC FUEL

 $           122.56

4106

MID CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE

10 5000 000 520

OFFICE LEASE PAYMENT

 $           500.00

 

 

 

Fund 10 Total:

 $        1,101.68

 

 

 

 

 

4099

CORSICA-STICKNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

22 1223 000 325

PROGRAM RENT

 $        1,000.00

6448

GUNNARE, DESIREE

22 1223 000 334

TRANSITION PROGRAM TRAVEL

 $           832.81

4098

CORNER MARKET

22 1223 000 411

TRANSITION PROGRAM SUPPLIES

 $           115.81

4100

FIRST BANK & TRUST

22 1223 000 411

TRANSITION PROGRAM SUPPLIES

 $        1,347.48

4111

SEVERSON'S SERVICE

22 2126 000 413

ED EVAL OIL CHANGE - AMBER #44

 $             69.95

4114

US BANK VOYAGER FLEET SYSTEMS

22 2126 000 413

ED EVAL FUEL

 $           244.77

4114

US BANK VOYAGER FLEET SYSTEMS

22 2149 000 413

PSYCH FUEL

 $           906.77

4096

AMAZON

22 2159 000 411

SPEECH SUPPLIES

 $           145.50

6457

KLUNDT, JENNIFER

22 2159 000 411

SPEECH SUPPLIES

 $             12.19

4108

NELSON'S MACHINE AND WELDING

22 2159 000 413

SPEECH TIRES AND OIL CHANGE - TANIA #38

 $           813.75

4111

SEVERSON'S SERVICE

22 2159 000 413

SPEECH OIL CHANGE - JEN B #6

 $             78.67

4114

US BANK VOYAGER FLEET SYSTEMS

22 2159 000 413

SPEECH FUEL

 $        1,556.39

6481

WITT, TANIA

22 2159 000 413

SPEECH FUEL

 $             65.77

6457

KLUNDT, JENNIFER

22 2159 000 640

SPEECH WORKSHOP FEE

 $             20.00

4112

TOM'S AUTO SERVICE

22 2171 000 413

PT OIL CHANGE - KELLIE #3

 $             63.02

4114

US BANK VOYAGER FLEET SYSTEMS

22 2171 000 413

PT FUEL

 $           295.65

4111

SEVERSON'S SERVICE

22 2172 000 413

OT TIRE REPAIR - SONA #39

 $             25.00

4114

US BANK VOYAGER FLEET SYSTEMS

22 2172 000 413

OT FUEL

 $           693.92

4096

AMAZON

22 2213 000 411

STAFF SUPPLIES

 $             61.62

6478

THOMAS, RENEE

22 2213 000 411

STAFF SUPPLIES

 $             40.62

4113

TOTEM PD

22 2213 000 640

TOTEM SUBSCRIPTION FOR 25-26

 $        1,295.00

6461

LEHR, DAVE

22 2227 000 319

TECH SERVICES; INV #24786

 $           917.25

4101

FORUM COMMUNICATIONS

22 2319 000 350

BOARD ADVERTISING

 $           294.39

4096

AMAZON

22 2329 000 411

DIRECTOR SUPPLIES

 $           329.99

4111

SEVERSON'S SERVICE

22 2329 000 413

DIRECTOR OIL CHANGE - RENEE $43

 $             69.95

4114

US BANK VOYAGER FLEET SYSTEMS

22 2329 000 413

DIRECTOR FUEL

 $           229.17

4110

QUILL CORPORATION

22 2529 000 411

FISCAL SUPPLIES

 $             35.18

4109

NORTHWESTERN ENERGY

22 2549 000 321 001

OFFICE ELECTRICITY

 $           326.00

4097

CITY OF PLATTE

22 2549 000 321 002

OFFICE WATER AND SEWER

 $             78.43

4095

3D OIL & LP, LLC

22 2549 000 321 003

OFFICE PROPANE

 $             92.45

4104

INDEPENDENT VIKING GLASS, INC

22 2549 000 323

OFFICE DOOR REPAIR; INV #42651

 $           633.35

4107

MIDSTATE COMMUNICATIONS

22 2549 000 340

OFFICE PHONE

 $           378.96

4115

VERIZON WIRELESS

22 2549 000 340

OFFICE PHONE

 $             52.89

4100

FIRST BANK & TRUST

22 2549 000 411

OFFICE SUPPLIES

 $        1,999.00

4114

US BANK VOYAGER FLEET SYSTEMS

22 2765 000 334

B-3 FUEL

 $             42.59

 

 

 

Fund 22 Total:

 $      15,164.29

 

 

 

 

 

6427

ANDERSON, EMILY

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $           300.00

6427

ANDERSON, EMILY

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $           200.00

6428

ANDERSON, MERRETTA

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        1,100.00

6429

BEESLEY PUNT, KANDY

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        1,700.00

6429

BEESLEY PUNT, KANDY

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $           900.00

6431

BREWER, LINDSEY

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $           900.00

6432

CAMPBELL, BETTY

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        1,090.00

6433

CAMPBELL, MATTHEW

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        3,000.00

6434

CHRISTENSEN, DUSTIN

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $           100.00

6439

DYK, ROXANE

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $           900.00

6440

EDWARDS, SASKIA

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $           800.00

6441

FETTE, NICOLE

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $           900.00

6442

FITZGERALD, BRANDI

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        1,700.00

6443

FORESTER, ASHLEY

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        1,200.00

6444

FOUBERG, JOHN

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $           620.00

6445

FRANK, STEPHANIE

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        1,380.00

6449

HANSEN, ANDREA

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $           900.00

6452

HOHN, SARAH

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $           400.00

6453

JENSEN, MICHELE

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        1,000.00

6453

JENSEN, MICHELE

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        1,100.00

6454

JOHNSON, DILLON

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $           800.00

6456

KELEHER, LORI

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        2,190.00

6458

KOUPAL, KAREN

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        1,700.00

6458

KOUPAL, KAREN

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        1,600.00

6460

LARSON, ERIN

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        1,000.00

6463

MITTELSTEDT, RODNEY

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        1,200.00

6463

MITTELSTEDT, RODNEY

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        1,700.00

6467

RANG, SHELBY

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $           980.00

6467

RANG, SHELBY

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $           890.00

6468

RANK, TORRI

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        1,200.00

6469

RENKLY, SHANNON

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        2,100.00

6473

SCHAFFER, MAXWELL

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        1,600.00

6474

SCHELL, JENNIFER

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        2,670.00

6476

STEEVES, KELSEY

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $           300.00

6477

TEEL, APRIL

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        1,000.00

6479

THOMPSON, JULIE

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        2,980.00

6480

WITT, KATE

53 2226 000 319 201

EDGE TEACHER PAYMENT

 $           590.00

4105

KRAFT, SARA

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        6,100.00

6427

ANDERSON, EMILY

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        6,530.00

6435

CHRISTENSEN, LORI

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $      13,130.00

6436

CLARKE, JEAN

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        5,500.00

6437

CONVERSE, JODY

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        5,270.00

6438

CRANDON CONSULTING LLC - SHANE GROSS

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        1,590.00

6441

FETTE, NICOLE

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        3,445.00

6446

GIBLIN, DEBRA

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $           795.00

6447

GROPPER, CLAYTON

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        3,380.00

6449

HANSEN, ANDREA

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        2,650.00

6450

HERRING, DANI

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        4,245.00

6451

HOHBACH, ELLEN

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        3,180.00

6455

JORDAN, LAKISHA

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $           795.00

6459

KRAUSE, TAYLOR

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        1,060.00

6462

MERKEL, BRENDA

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        8,295.00

6464

NOVOTNY, KRISTINA

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        2,915.00

6465

OLSON, MARDA

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        6,095.00

6466

PINSONEAULT-FARWELL, RAECHELLE

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        1,590.00

6470

REULAND, DAVID

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        2,385.00

6471

ROUDABUSH, KAREN

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        2,915.00

6472

RUSSELL-MANKE, ANNIKA

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        5,565.00

6475

SKINNER, SUZANNE

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $           795.00

6480

WITT, KATE

53 2226 000 319 202

BLACKBOARD TEACHER PAYMENT

 $        2,650.00

4103

IMAGINE LEARNING LLC

53 2226 000 411 201

EDGENUITY GENIUS FEE; INV #1059476

 $        9,570.00

4100

FIRST BANK & TRUST

53 2226 000 411 202

BLACKBOARD SUPPLIES

 $           318.41

 

 

 

Fund 53 Total:

 $    145,453.41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report Total:

 $    161,719.38

All members present voted aye.  Motion carried.

Approve Other Payroll

   Motion Gregory, seconded by Platte-Geddes to approve the following other payroll:

PAYROLL ITEMS THAT NEED APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNING BOARD

May 7, 2025

EMPLOYEE NAME

SERVICES

AMOUNT

Betsy Shippy

Physical Therapy Services - April 2025

$1,632.82

Darcie Langbehn

Speech Substitute Services -  April 2025

$650.00

Lisa Brumbaugh

Birth to Three Substitute - April 2025

$367.85

TOTAL TO BE APPROVED FOR MAY 20, 2025 PAYROLL

$2,650.67

   All members present voted aye.  Motion carried.

 

Approve Quote for 2024-2025 Audit

  Motion White Lake, seconded by Mt. Vernon to approve the quote from Schoenfish & Co, Inc to complete the 2024-2025

  audit at the rate of $12,000.00.  All members present voted aye.  Motion carried.

Approve Potential Conflict of Interest per SDCL 3-23

   No conflict of interest forms were presented.

Approve Executive Session per SDCL 1-25-2 (1) Personnel

    Motion Gregory, seconded by Platte-Geddes to approve entering into executive session at 10:14 a.m. for

    Personnel per SDCL 1-25-2 (1) Personnel.  All members present voted aye.  Motion carried.

 

     President Chad Clites declared the board out of executive session at 10:17 a.m.

Approve Employee Contracts

   Motion White Lake, seconded by Platte-Geddes to approve the following staff contracts:

     EMP2025-042                Lisa Brumbaugh                  Birth to Three Services                       $93.68 per hour, $1.09 per mile

     EMP2026-039                Karissa Odenbach               Speech Therapist Assistant                $23,520.00

     EMP2026-033                Karen Peters                         Virtual School Assistant Director     $54,288.00

     EMP2026-034                Casey Bailey                        Virtual School Director                      $80,645.76

     EMP2026-035                Debbie O’Doan                    Grant Writer/PD Coordinator           $86,246.16

   All members present voted aye.  Motion carried.

Approve Virtual School Teacher Contracts for 2025-2026

   Motion Gregory, seconded by Mt. Vernon to approve the following Virtual School Teacher contracts for 2025-2026:

Virtual School Classes 2025-2026

Contract #:

Annika Russell - Manke

Accounting 1
Accounting II
Personal Finance
Entrepreneurship

VS2026-001

Brenda Merkel

Introduction to Pharmacy Technician ($160 per student)

VS2026-002

Brenda Merkel

Introduction to Medical Diagnostics
Health Science Careers I: Exploration
Health Science Careers II: Engagement

VS2026-003

Charlotte Mohling

Employability
Introduction to Education and Training
Leadership and Service
SD Educators for Tomorrow
Interior Design I

VS2026-004

Charlotte Mohling

7th & 8th Grade Exploratory FACS ($110 per student)

VS2026-005

Karen Roudabush

Fundamental Horticulture
Advanced Animal Science

VS2026-006

Clayton Gropper

Introduction to Sports Medicine

VS2026-007

Dave Reuland

Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair

VS2026-008

Deb Giblin

Web Development
Word Processing

VS2026-009

Ellen Hohbach

Health Education
Hospitality and Tourism Management

VS2026-010

Tina Novotny

Graphic Design I
Fundamentals of Design
Visual Media Design
Visual Arts Comprehensive

VS2026-011

Kendall Kearsley

Human Development: Prenatal to Toddlers
Human Development: Preschool to School Age
Human Development: Adolescence to Adulthood

VS2026-012

Jody Converse

American Sign Language I
American Sign Language II

VS2026-013

Lakisha Jordan

Restaurant Management/Culinary Arts I
Youth Internship
Senior Experience

VS2026-014

Kate Witt

Visual Art Comprehensive
Photography

VS2026-015

Lori Christensen

Wildlife and Fisheries
Companion Animals
Medical Terminology

VS2026-016

Emily Anderson

Nutrition and Wellness
Lifespan Connections
Fashion Design

VS2026-017

Shane Gross

Agribusiness Management

VS2026-019

Marda Olson

Workplace Technology Skills
Music History/Appreciation
Digital Animation
Multi Media Design
Cyber Security

VS2026-020

Nicole Fette

Creative Writing
Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Security & Corrections I

VS2026-021

Dani Herring

Ag Leadership and Communications course
Fundamental Animal Science

VS2026-022

Suzanne Skinner

Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
Child Development Associates Course

VS2026-023

Taylor Krause

Fundamentals of Ag Mechanical Technologies
Natural Resources
Introduction to Agriculture and Natural Resources

VS2026-024

Andrea Hansen

Anatomy & Physiology

VS2026-025

Sara Kraft

EDFN 101 Course
Speech
Research and Technical Writing 01105

VS2026-026

Dani Herring

Introduction to Ag and Natural Resources (White Lake)

VS2026-027

Edgenuity Courses 2025-2026

Contract #:

Andrea Hansen

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-001

April Teel

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-002

Dillion Johnson

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-003

Erin Larson

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-004

Jeff Schneider

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-005

Nicole Fette

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-006

Julie Thompson

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-007

Kandy Punt

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-008

Karen Koupal

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-009

Kate Witt

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-010

Jennifer Schell

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-011

Saskia Edwards

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-012

Lindsey Brewer

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-013

Lori Keleher

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-014

Mary Schneider

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-015

Merretta Anderson

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-016

Michele Jensen

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-017

Rodney Mittelstedt

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-019

Roxane Dyk

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-020

Maxwell Schaffer

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-021

Sarah Hohn

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-022

Shannon Renkly

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-023

Stephanie Frank

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-024

Shelby Rang

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-025

Torri Rank

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-026

Ashley Forester

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-027

Christy Cardella

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-028

Brandi Fitzgerald

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-029

John Fouberg

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-030

Betty Campbell

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-031

Emily Anderson

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-032

Dustin Christensen

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-033

Kelsey Steeves

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-034

Matt Campbell

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-035

Courtney Pierce

Edgenuity Course

EDG2026-036

Blackboard Teacher Payment Schedule

1-12 students $265 per student

13-22 students $100 per student

23+ $265 per student

Edgenuity Teacher Payment Schedule

$100 per student, per semester

  All members voted aye.  Motion carried.

Approve Non Member District Contract

   Motion Platte-Geddes, seconded by Gregory to approve the contract #CORE2026-001 with the Huron School District to

   provided speech therapy services at the rate of $540.00 per day plus mileage at state rate.  All members voted aye.   

   Motion carried.

Approve Technology Services Contract for 2025-2026

   Motion Wolsey-Wessington, seconded by Plankinton to approve the contract with Dave Lehr to provide technology

   services for the cooperative.  All members voted aye.  Motion carried.

Director’s Report

    No action taken.

Next Meeting:

      Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the CORE Educational Cooperative in Platte, SD.

Adjourn

Motion White Lake, seconded by Gregory to adjourn the meeting at 10:28 a.m.  All members present voted aye.  Motion carried.

 

 

_______________________________                      _______________________________

President                                                                          Business Manager