MINUTES

DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

January 23, 2006

The Douglas School District No. 51-1 Board of Education held a regular meeting on
January 23, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the administrative offices of the Douglas School District, Box Elder, South Dakota. President Larry Larson presided. Those present were:

Larry Larson, President
Tom Drouin, 1st Vice President
Mary Bowman, 2nd Vice Member
Dan Starr, Member
Cathy Melendez, Member
Jim Russell, Associate Member
Joe Schmitz, Superintendent
Trista Hedderman, Business Manager
Vicki Glanzer, Recording Secretary

Joe Hillberry Jean Cowherd
Ruth Claeys Ellen Ellwanger
Michelle Henrich Bonnie Harrison
Mike Mueller Bud Gusso
Carl Johnson Charles Johnson
Lee Thomas Joan Dunmire
Linda Null


All actions in these Minutes were by unanimous vote unless otherwise stated.

25699. President Larson called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

25700. Drouin moved and Starr seconded to approve the Agenda.

25701. Bowman moved and Melendez seconded to approve Board of Education Minutes of January 4, 2006.

25702. Drouin moved and Melendez seconded to approve the following Personnel Action:

A. APPROVE professional growth plan for the following certified staff:

Kathy Keffeler, HS

B. APPROVE the following change in contract for the 05-06 year:

Sharlene Dambowy, VES, Elem. Chorus Instructor. $532.39/yr (pro-rated)
Reason: Replace Marge Harlan
Supervisor: Linda Null

C. APPROVE the hiring of the following classified staff:

Daniel Oliver, FSW, FS, Step 0, $7.72/hr. 3.5 hrs/day, 177 day/yr. Effective 1/23/06.
Reason: Replace Barb Spicer
Supervisor: Lucille Kerner

Steven Walls, MDT, Trans., Step 0, $8.99/hr, 4.0 hrs/day, 184 days/yr. Beginning on day 97 (1/23/06).
Reason: Replace Donita Morava
Supervisor: Audrey Richards

D. APPROVE the transfer of the following classified staff:

Erika Newcombe, Inst. Aide (T/O), VES, to Secretary II, St. 0; $8.63/hr., 8.0 hrs/day; 209 days/yr. Beginning on day 102.
Reason: Replace June Hart
Supervisor: Jim Meszaros/Linda Null

E. APPROVE hiring the following temporaries and substitutes:

Name	Position	Salary	Effective
John Humke	H.S. Asst. Track Coach	$3223.00	1/20/2006, One Year Only
Paula Meloy	Teacher Subsitute	$75.00/day	1/20/2006, Classified Sub. 95% of St. 0
Daniel Oliver	Teacher Subsitute	$75.00/day	1/09/2006, Classified Sub. 95% of St. 0
Zanobia Oliver	Teacher Subsitute	$75.00/day	1/09/2006, Classified Sub. 95% of St. 0
Rachel Parsons	Teacher Subsitute	$75.00/day	1/20/2006, Classified Sub. 95% of St. 0
Amanda Schlepp	Teacher Subsitute	$75.00/day	1/20/2006, Classified Sub. 95% of St. 0

 

 

 

 

 

F. APPROVE the following resignations:

Erika Newcombe, Inst. Aide, VES, effective 1/10/06
Reason: New position at FC
Supervisor: Linda Null/Jim Meszaros

Cody Vining, HS Asst. Track Coach
Reason: Not returning to area
Supervisor: Naomi Hatfield

25703. Bowman moved and Drouin seconded to approve the December 31, 2005 Financial reports as follows:

25704. Melendez moved and Bowman seconded to approve the purchases and issuing of Accounts Payable as follows:

General Fund $ 36,152.92
Special Education 106,932.20
Capital Outlay 57.72
Food Service 47,249.58

TOTAL $190,392.42

25703. Bowman moved and Drouin seconded to approve the November 30, 2005 Financial Reports as follows:

25704. Melendez moved and Bowman seconded to approve the purchases and issuing of Accounts Payable and Payroll as follows:

25705. There was nothing for Open Forum.

25706. Ruth Claeys, Badger Clark Elementary Principal, shared with the Board the educational value of Red Ribbon Week and the overwhelming knowledge the children gain along with the fun activities in the building. The theme this year was “Team Up Against Drugs”. She then introduced Jean Cowherd, Ellen Ellwanger and Michelle Heinrich. Ellen began with the theme “Heroes Stand Up Against Drugs” and shared the activities Badger Clark chose to do with their students during Red Ribbon Week, which included an 800-meter walk/run at the High School track. Jean showed a video honoring Kikki Camaroon emphasizing, “Character is What You Do When No One is Looking” featuring activities involving the students and staff during Red Ribbon Week. Michelle spoke of the importance of the Drug Task Force Committee in the District and the ideas they prepare along with incentives they will provide for Red Ribbon Week. The Building task force committee members choose activities for their respective building.

25707. Dr. Schmitz reported that Joe Hillberry, Mike Mueller, Trista Hedderman and he met to compile the Capital Outlay list prior to the Capital Outlay Committee Meeting on January 10. The committee finalized the attached list of items. Mike Mueller gave members an updated list with a price increase of $1000 on the replacement of digital postage meter. Melendez moved to approve the Capital Outlay List of $1,331,880.00 and Drouin second.

25708. Joe Hillberry reported the Vandenberg Elementary 2005-2006 School Improvement Plan was reviewed by the Curriculum Coordinating Meeting on January 17 and recommended approval. Starr moved and Bowman second.

25709. Joe Hillberry reported the Douglas Middle School 2005-2007 School Improvement Plan was reviewed by the Curriculum Coordinating Meeting on January 17 and recommended approval. Drouin moved and Melendez second.

25710. Joe Hillberry presented the 2006-2009 District Technology Plan for approval.
Melendez moved and Starr seconded

25711. Drouin moved and Melendez seconded to approve Student Assignment Requests SA-06-44, SA-06-45 and SA-06-46 to attend Douglas for the 2005-06 school year.

25712. Larson presented the names of candidates being interviewed for the Superintendent position:

Ed Slocum New Town, ND
Loren Scheer Aneta, ND
Chris Christensen Sioux Falls, SD
Curt Voight Rapid City, SD
Carl Remmers Benson, MN

25713. Starr moved and Melendez second to release Marge Harlan from 2005-06 Extra Duty Chorus Contract at Vandenberg to transfer to the Middle School full time.

25714. Drouin moved and Melendez second to approve a request to withdraw from Open Enrollment.

25715. Starr moved and Bowman second to approve the following Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Douglas School Board hereby recognizes and
commends the following staff member on the occasion of her
retirement. Her many years of dedication and service to the Douglas
School District has benefited countless staff and students. The Board
wishes her success and happiness in the future.

Judy Smither 30 1/2 year

25716. Student Representative Report. None

25717. Superintendent’s Report.

a. Dr. Schmitz shared there was a very nice turnout for Judy Smither’s Retirement Dinner on January 14 and her District Retirement Party on January 17.
b. Dr. Schmitz reported that he and Trista Hedderman would be attending meetings the next couple of months concerning Impact Aid reauthorization for 2007.

25718. Comments from Board Members.

a. Associate Board Member Russell asked if the High School would be offering 9th and 10th grade Honors English classes next year. Mr. Gusso responded by saying they are working on expansion of High School AAP classes for upper class students at this time. With the change in graduation requirements they are not sure of the Honors class for 9th and 10th at this time.
b. Melendez reported the Douglas Booster Club is planning the Spring Banquet and also seeking donations for Post Prom. Kayleigh Stone, Homecoming Queen, will be representing Douglas at the State level of America’s Homecoming Queen Competition in March.

25719. President Larson adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.

Larry G. Larson, President

Trista Hedderman, Business Manager

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