MINUTES
DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
April 23, 2007
The Douglas School District No. 51-1 Board of Education held a regular meeting on
April 23, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. in the administrative offices of the Douglas School District, Box Elder, South Dakota. President Cathy Melendez presided. Those present were:
Cathy Melendez, President
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
Bonnie Harrison Bud Gusso
Garrett Gerow Linda Gerow
Mackenzie Collen Steve Collin
Brandi Collen Brant Miller
Naomi Hatfield Adam Hosford
Christine Little Melissa Little
Aimee Glandt Jeff Glandt
Margie Glandt Mona Terwilliger
Shereen Nelson Audrey Richards
Jeannie Clark Ronald Logue
Harmony Logue Patty Dewey
Elizabeth McCarney Shelly LaBine
Rod Cameron Andrea Cook
Jo Hoag Susan Edwards
Bob Greytak Cheryl Greytak
Randy Canaan Bert Twiggs
All actions in these Minutes were by unanimous vote unless otherwise stated.
26352. President Melendez called meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
26353. Schwartz moved and Bowman seconded to approve the Agenda.
26354. Larson moved and Jungemann seconded to approve Special Meeting for Negotiations Minutes of April 2, 2007, Board of Education Minutes of April 10, 2007, Special meeting for Negotiations Minutes of April 11, 2007 and Special Meeting for Negotiations Minutes of April 16, 2007.
26355. Schwartz moved and Jungemann seconded to approve Personnel Actions:
E. APPROVE hiring the following certified staff (effective the 2007-2008 school year):
Torey Berdan, FCS Teacher, HS. One year only.
Replace: Torey Berdan one-year position
Supervisor: Bud Gusso
Tony Mraz, Lang. Arts Teacher, HS.
Replace: Tony Mraz one-year position
Supervisor: Bud Gusso
Kevin Plooster, Lang. Arts Dept. Chair, HS, $350.00/yr.
Replace: Janet Sanders
Supervisor: Bud Gusso
Amy Rowe, Science Teacher, HS.
Replace: Amy Rowe one-year position
Supervisor: Bud Gusso
Amy Rowe, Head Golf Coach, HS.
Replace: Amy Rowe one-year position
Supervisor: Bud Gusso
F. APPROVE hiring the following classified staff (effective the 07-08 school year):
Gloria Schoenberger, LRA, FC, Step 3, 3 hrs/day, 182 days/yr
Replace: Deanna Buck
Supervisor: Jeannie Clark
G. APPROVE the hiring of the following substitutes and temporaries:
Tuesday Baumiller Summer Help, Comp. $ 9.00/hr. 6/04/07
Ashley Long Summer Help, Comp. $ 9.00/hr. 6/04/07
Gloria Schoenberger Summer Help, Comp. $10.00/hr. 6/04/07
Annie Backhaus Extra Help, Maint. $ 9.91/hr. 5/01/07
Randal Canaan Extra Help, Maint. $ 9.91/hr. 5/01/07
Albert Harless Extra Help, Maint. $ 9.91/hr. 5/01/07
Frank Harrington Extra Help, Maint. $ 9.91/hr. 5/01/07
Karen Helms Extra Help, Maint. $ 9.91/hr. 5/01/07
Theresa Long Extra Help, Maint. $ 9.91/hr. 5/01/07
Debra Schipper Extra Help, Maint. $ 9.91/hr. 5/01/07
Betty Seibert Extra Help, Maint. $ 9.91/hr. 5/01/07
Terri Smith Extra Help, Maint. $ 9.91/hr. 5/01/07
Monty Vaughn Extra Help, Maint. $ 9.91/hr. 5/01/07
Sarah Heverly Extra Help, Maint. $ 7.50/hr. 5/01/07
Kayla Miller Extra Help, Maint. $ 7.50/hr. 5/01/07
Preston Schuster Extra Help, Maint. $ 7.50/hr. 5/01/07
Lindsey Cheesman Teacher Sub $75.00/day 4/02/07
Classified Sub 95%/St. 0 4/02/07
Katherine Connors Teacher Sub $75.00/day 4/02/07
Classified Sub 95%/St. 0 4/02/07
Megan Hastings Teacher Sub $75.00/day 4/16/07
Classified Sub 95%/St. 0 4/16/07
Chris Larson Teacher Sub $85.00/day 3/27/07
Classified Sub 95%/St. 0 3/27/07
Kimberly McCarty Teacher Sub $75.00/day 3/22/07
Classified Sub 95%/St. 0 3/22/07
Theresa Mellen Teacher Sub $75.00/day 4/02/07
Classified Sub 95%/St. 0 4/02/07
Brandy Sheffield Teacher Sub $75.00/day 4/02/07
Classified Sub 95%/St. 0 4/02/07
Rena Small Teacher Sub $75.00/day 4/02/07
Classified Sub 95%/St. 0 4/02/07
Lin Thompson Teacher Sub $75.00/day 4/02/07
Classified Sub 95%/St. 0 4/02/07
D. APPROVE the following resignations:
Christina Ruiz, LRA, MS. Effective 4/18/07
Reason: Personal
Supervisor: Lee Thomas
Lindsy Wathen, Speech Pathology Assc., VES. Effective the end of 06/07 school year.
Reason: Education
Supervisor: Joan Dunmire
Erin Weygandt, Title I Tutor, FC. Effective the end of 06/07 school year.
Reason: None given
Supervisor: Jeannie Clark
26356. Jungemann moved and Larson seconded to approve the March 31, 2007
Financial Reports as follows:
26357. Schwartz moved and Bowman seconded to approve the purchases and issuing of Accounts Payable as follows:
General Fund $ 43,592.82
Special Education 7,996.31
Capital Outlay 139,381.73
Food Service 40,555.95
TOTAL $ 231,526.81
26358. There was nothing for Open Forum.
26359. Mona Terwilliger, Vandenberg Elementary Principal, thanked the Board for allowing VES to showcase accomplishments and successes that students are involved in outside of the school day. She introduced staff members Sherry Nelson, fifth grade teacher, Georgia Simon, fourth grade teacher and Randy Canaan, technology teacher. Ms. Nelson showcased students who won the area Young Authors and Illustrators Contest. Ms. Simons presented the second and third place winners of the Poetry Division and they along with other students read poems they had composed. Mr. Canaan announced students had submitted video clips to the State Media Fair and two video clips won at the State level and he had received plaques for them at the Technology in Education Conference. Students shared their winning video clips. Mr. Canaan thanked the Board for allowing them to present and added he had taught an in-depth session on I-movie for teachers across the State at TIE and they commented the student work was as good as those of HS students.
26360. Brant Miller shared a power point presentation on the development of the Disc Golf Course from soil testing last fall up to the present time of pouring concrete, setting anchor assemblies and t-pads to setting the last baskets in place. Each of the 8th grade science class period groups have had the responsibility for completing the course and selecting plants for the climate and terrain. Mr. Miller added that Mike Mueller and staff have been of tremendous help to them. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be on May 11, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. He invited Board members and Dr. Scheer to be present.
26361. Bert Twiggs presented an in-depth power point on developing a streaming video proposal that could be used for activities. The presentation addressed recommended equipment, cost and with the assistance of Bud Gusso, a short demonstration.
26362. Larson moved and Bowman seconded to approve request for High School World Language Department trip to Spain and France during the summer of 2008 at no cost to the District. (Copy attached)
26363. Bowman moved and Jungemann seconded to approve the first reading of Board Policy BDC – Executive Session. (Copy attached)
26364. Larson moved and Jungemann seconded to approve Student Assignment Requests SA-07-52 and SA-07-53 for the 06-07 school year.
26365. Jungemann moved and Bowman seconded to approve Request CE-07-81 Certificate of Excuse from School Attendance for the 2006-07 school year.
26366. Larson moved and Schwartz seconded not to have students/staff make up
February 16, 2007 storm day.
26367. Bonnie Harrison addressed the summer Community Library proposal. Hours would coincide with Open Gym, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, from June 4 through July 26, 2007. Schwartz moved and Bowman seconded.
26368. Jungemann moved and Bowman seconded to approve request of Julie Jones to be released as middle school assistant girls volleyball coach for the 2007-08 school year, pending hiring of suitable replacement.
26369. Dr. Scheer shared Base busing has been discussed using various scenarios and every conversation comes back to cost per pupil, the effect on Impact Aid and the uncertainly of the reauthorization language for Impact Aid. The Board agrees there are other avenues we can pursue for student safety such as sidewalks and crossing guards. Board members concurred they could jeopardize Impact Aid funding by assuming expense of Base busing. Following discussion, Dr. Scheer agreed to meet with Base officials to set a date for a Town Meeting. Jungemann moved with deep regret not to provide busing for Base students and Larson seconded.
26370. Dr. Scheer shared information with the Board he had received from Rapid City regarding, Sub Finder, an automated calling system. Following discussion no action taken.
26371. Larson moved and Jungemann seconded to approve agreement between Douglas School District and the High School Bowling Club regarding lettering.
26372. Trista Hedderman, Business Manager, addressed Bid #326, Flooring Replacement, Phase V for the Middle School. Mike Mueller, Building and Grounds Coordinator recommended the bid be awarded to Hills Interiors for a total of $178,949. Other quotes were from STS Flooring for a total of $199,836, Ken’s Carpet for a total of $189,280, School Specialty for a total of $184,184 and Flooring America for a total of $199,029. Jungemann moved and Bowman seconded. (Copy attached)
26373. Bowman moved and Schwartz seconded to approve the reelection of one hundred eighty (180) certified staff for the 2007-08 school year. (Copy attached)
26374. Jungemann moved and Larson seconded to approve the reelection of eleven (11) administrators for the 2007-08 school year. (Copy attached)
26375. Schwartz moved and Bowman seconded to approve hiring Mona Terwilliger as Principal of Vandenberg Elementary beginning the 2007-08 school year.
26376. Jungemann moved and Bowman seconded to approve request of Janet Sanders to be released as Language Arts Department Chair for the 2007-08 school year, pending hiring of a suitable replacement.
26377. Superintendent's Report.
a. Dr. Scheer asked the Board if they would like to follow the same format used last year for Meet and Confer meetings and they concurred. He added he would like to add an additional time slot for nurse. Dates and times will be established and Vicki will contact Board member to schedule.
b. Dr. Scheer reminded the Board he had told them he was going to email the revised Open Enrollment Policy to Dr. Melmer and Dr. Melmer had sent back of couple of suggested changes. Revisions will be made and he would have a new revised policy for review at the next meeting.
c. Dr. Scheer shared there is a vacancy on the SDRS Board of Trustees for a Board member and to let the office know if anyone is interested.
26378. Board Member Comments.
a. Plourde thanked Bert for the presentation on video streaming and added how much he would have enjoyed having it when he was TDY and missed his son’s football and basketball games. This capability would mean a great deal to deployed military persons. Plourde also shared he has a new sense of awareness for campus security since the tragedy at Virginia Tech where his son is attending school and questioned whether Douglas was still proceeding with previous discussed plans and the Board replied, yes beginning with the MS and HS.
b. Bowman shared she had attended another outstanding play at the HS.
c. Russell shared that Emergency Management at the Base would be sounding sirens on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. for a Base-wide tornado drill. Dr. Scheer added the District would be doing a drill at the same time.
d. Melendez reminded everyone to attend the Spring Activity Banquet on
April 27 at 6:00 p.m.
26379. President Melendez adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m. The next meeting will be held on May 14 at 5:00 p.m.
Cathleen Melendez, President
Trista Hedderman, Business Manager
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