MINUTES
DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
March 12, 2007
The Douglas School District No. 51-1 Board of Education held a regular meeting on
March 12, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. in the administrative offices of the Douglas School District, Box Elder, South Dakota. 1st Vice President Larry Larson presided. Those present were:
Larry Larson, 1st Vice President
Mary Bowman, 2nd Vice President
Jan Jungemann, Member
Les Schwartz, Member
Jerry Plourde, Associate Member
Jim Russell, Associate Member
Loren Scheer, Superintendent
Trista Hedderman, Business Manager
Vicki Glanzer, Recording Secretary
Jeff Nugent Don Harris
Amy Rowe Jodie Tadlock
Melissa Jongma Sean S. Gholson
Bonnie Harrison Ruth A. Claeys
Naomi Hatfield Amy L. Erlandson
Bill Langston Duane Wince
Mona Terwilliger Kip Coates
Chad Coley Connie Mogenson
Joan Dunmire Bud Gusso
Hilary Kinser David Kinser
Willie Kermmoade Jerry Kermmoade
Cathy Quinlivan David A. Broadie
Debbie Plourde Kathy Smith
Mark Knodel Dale Pepper
Yolanda Davis Kelly Schwartz
Kevin Plooster Tammy Huebner
Bert Twiggs Mike Mueller
Andrea Cook
All actions in these Minutes were by unanimous vote unless otherwise stated.
26272. 1st Vice President Larson called meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
26273. Jungemann moved and Schwartz seconded to approve the Agenda.
26274. Bowman moved and Schwartz seconded to approve Board of Education Minutes of February 26, 2007.
26275. Bowman moved and Jungemann seconded to approve Personnel Actions:
A. APPROVE the following adjustment to classified hours/pay:
Dan Oliver, FSW, Food Service. Increase hours from 3.5/day to 4.0/day.
Reason: Replace Carol Harless
Supervisor: Lucille Kerner
B. APPROVE the hiring of the following substitutes and temporaries:
Tyler Murphy Teacher Sub $85.00/day 1/29/07
Classified Sub 95%/St. 0 1/29/07
Sarah Callen Teacher Sub $75.00/day 2/21/07
Classified Sub 95%/St. 0 2/21/07
Randy Quest Teacher Sub $75.00/day 2/21/07
Classified Sub 95%/St. 0 2/21/07
C. APPROVE the following resignation/retirement:
Carol Harless, FSW, FS, effective 2/26/07.
Reason: Personal
Supervisor: Lucille Kerner
James Squires, Cust., HS, effective 5/31/07.
Reason: Retirement
Supervisor: Mike Mueller
D. APPROVE the intent to non re-elect the following certified staff for the 2007-08
school year:
Karen Abata Science Teacher, MS Hired for one year only
Torey Berdan FCS Teacher, HS Hired for one year only
Alishia Gwinn Math Teacher, MS Hired for one year only
Tony Mraz Lang. Arts Teacher, HS Hired for one year only
Amy Rowe Science Teacher, HS Hired for one year only
Lisa Steever Elementary Teacher, BC Hired for one year only
Jean Street Title I Diagnostician, BC Hired for one year only
(return to original position)
Mona Terwilliger Principal, VES Hired for one year only
(return to original position)
Linda Null Curriculum Coordinator, CO Hired for one year only
(return to original position)
William Eldridge Math Teacher, MS Hired for one year only
(return to original position)
E. APPROVE the intent to non re-elect the following certified staff members for the 2007-08 school year for the purpose of removing one-year only extra duty assignments.
Kip Coates MS Asst. Cross Country Coach Hired for one year only
Marla Maynard MS Spirit Squad Advisor Hired for one year only
Tony Mraz HS Knowledge Bowl Advisor Hired for one year only
Tom Willis MS 8th grade Asst. BBB Coach Hired for one year only
Cathy Nesland MS 7th grade Asst. BBB Coach Hired for one year only
Cathy Nesland MS 8th grade Asst. GVB Coach Hired for one year only
Amy Rowe HS HD Golf Coach Hired for one year only
Brant Miller MS 8th Head BBB Coach Hired for one year only
26276. Jungemann moved and Bowman seconded to approve the purchases and issuing of Accounts Payable as follows:
General Fund $106,288.71
Special Education 2,100.58
Capital Outlay 30,945.25
Food Service 25,859.63
TOTAL $165,194.17
Payroll February 7, 2007 $716,480.96
Payroll February 21, 2007 $706,030.94
26277. Hilary Kinser, on behalf of Independent Insurance Agents, presented Douglas High School Post Prom Committee with a check for $250.
Dave Kinser presented letters from concerned parents to the Board and Dr. Scheer regarding the basketball program.
Kevin Plooster, DEA President, thanked the Board for allowing DEA to hold a membership drive lunch in the MS cafeteria and for attending the Win/Win Workshop. He shared a concern regarding the impact on after school activities with the number of early releases on the proposed calendars for 07-08 and asked whether late starts had been considered. Dr. Scheer said comments would be considered prior to taking a calendar to the Board for recommendation. Mr. Plooster requested a date to begin Board/DEA negotiations and April 2, 2007 beginning at 5:00 p.m. was set.
Mark Knodel addressed the Board regarding discipline concerns at the High School.
26278. Jungemann moved and Schwartz seconded to approve intent to non-reelect ten (10) certified staff members for the 2007-08 school year (hired for one year only). (Copy attached)
26279. Schwartz moved and Bowman seconded to approve intent to non-reelect eight (8) certified staff members for the 2007-08 school year for the purpose of removing one year only extra duty assignment (hired for one year only). (Copy attached)
26280. Dr. Scheer reported the Capital Outlay Committee had met on March 1 and finalized the attached list of items. Jungemann moved to approve the Capital Outlay List of $1,972,212.00 and Bowman seconded. (Copy attached)
26281. Dr. Scheer reported the Capital Outlay Committee recommended request to upgrading ballast and fluorescent lamps at Carrousel, Vandenberg Elementary, Middle School and High School from 2006-07 funds, so work could begin now. Schwartz moved and Bowman seconded to approve request of $36,500.00 for upgrade. (Copy attached)
26282. Bowman moved and Jungemann seconded to approve Student Assignment Request SA-07-46 through SA-07-48 for the 2006-07 school year.
26283. Schwartz moved and Jungemann seconded to approve the first reading of revisions to Board Policy JECB – Admission of Non-Resident Students (Open Enrollment). (Copy attached)
26284. Heard second reading and Bowman moved and Schwartz seconded to approve Board Policy AF – Commitment to Accomplishment. (Copy Attached)
26285. Heard second reading and Jungemann moved and Bowman seconded to approve Board Policy AFB and Administrative Regulation AFB-R – Evaluation of the Superintendent. (Copy attached)
26286. Heard second reading and Jungemann moved and Schwartz seconded to approve Board Policy AFC – Evaluation for Professional Staff. (Copy attached)
26287. Heard second reading and Jungemann moved and Bowman seconded to approve Board Policy AG – Accomplishment Reporting. (Copy attached)
26288. Superintendent’s Report.
a. Dr. Scheer said at the last meeting the Board approved to proceed with requesting two buses prior to approved the Capital Outlay list. Trista received information saying if we would purchase this year’s model we could save approximately $5,000 per bus and not have to purchase buses with the new emissions standards. Trista added they would need to be paid for prior to July 1. Board members concurred.
b. Dr. Scheer asked members for a clarification of the District Climate Survey, specifically the intended purpose and audience. Members felt the purpose should be clarified and results should be given to all staff.
c. Dr. Scheer shared the city of Box Elder will be holding Equalization Meetings on March 19, 21 and 22, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Board representatives will be as follows: Bowman will attend March 19, Schwartz on March 21 and Jungemann on March 22.
26289. Board Member Comments.
a. Plourde shared Col Emig would be calling Dr. Scheer to discuss Base Busing as Col Smith received word there would be no funding for next school year. Larson asked that Dr. Scheer contact Board members after meeting with Col Emig.
b. Russell stated the Public Affairs Office from EAFB would also be contacting him.
c. Larson asked Naomi Hatfield, High School Activities Director, if we have activities planned for student programs such as sports clinics or camps and she replied, so far Open Gym and am working on getting some camps set up. Coaches have handed out fliers from other organizations. Larson added he would like to see something in writing with specifics at the next Board meeting.
Jungemann moved and Schwartz seconded to go into Executive Session at 5:39 p.m.
Conferred on a personnel issue and negotiations strategy.
1st Vice President Larson called the Board out of Executive Session at 7:02 p.m.
26290. No action taken.
26291. 1st Vice President Larson adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m. The next meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. on March 26, 2007.
Larry G. Larson, 1st Vice President
Trista Hedderman, Business Manager
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