The Scotland Board of Education met in regular session on October 10, 2016 at 7:00pm in the High School Community Room
with the following members present: Board President Tanya Vitek, Vice President Melissa Gale, Jason Bietz, Rebecca
Pedersen, Shelly Konstanz, Chad Odens, and Andrew Rokusek. School Officials present: Superintendent/Elementary Principal
Damon Alvey, High School/Middle School Principal Chris McGregor, and Business Manager Fallon Woods. Those present
recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Janet Fiscel addressed the board with her concerns about the follow through with smart balance test results and voiced that she
would like more value put on students.
Greg Gemar spoke to remind the board that the public library was funded partially by a grant and would like to make sure all
stipulations are followed if the school improvement project moves forward.
2016-10-01
A motion by was made by Rokusek and seconded by Odens to amend the agenda to add the following under new business: 4.
Approve legal fees for Rodney Freeman 5. Review of Protective Trust 6. Approve van bid Yes—all; motion carried.
2016-10-02
Motion by Bietz and second by Gale to approve the consent agenda. Yes – All; Motion carried.
A. Approve minutes for the Regular Board Meeting and Special August 1st Board meeting.
B. Approve the Business Manager’s Report:
General Fund
Capital Outlay
Special Education
Pension Fund
Food Service Fund
Charged Programming
Unemployment Fund
Agency Funds
Trust Funds
Totals
Balance
9/1/2016
$1,945,345.61
$1,499,253.36
$79,221.43
$172,108.25
$27,142.28
$0.00
$31,120.94
$50,044.46
$43,078.35
$3,847,314.68
Receipts
$86,789.45
$5,045.75
$2,989.59
$630.55
$11,268.97
$0.00
$0.00
$16,811.93
$0.00
Disbursed
$245,835.21
$4,758.60
$25,612.81
$0.00
$9,803.15
$0.00
$0.00
$24,629.33
$1,100.00
$123,536.24
$311,739.10
Balance
9/30/2016
$1,786,299.85
$1,499,540.51
$56,598.21
$172,738.80
$28,608.10
$0.00
$31,120.94
$42,227.06
$41,978.35
$3,659,111.82
C. Approve List of Bills
A-OX WELDING SUPPLY COMPANY,HS splys,356.36, ACADEMIC HALLMARKS,Quiz Bowl Splys,83.20, APPLE
INC,Elem iPad,479.00, B-J SCHOOL BUSES, INC.,Bussing,15,744.40, BECKER, DENNIS ,fb ref,100.00, BEHAVIOR
CARE SPECIALISTS INC,SPED Services/Mileage,1,914.00, BMO MASTERCARD,splys,1,504.57, BROWN &
SAENGER,splys,554.25, CENTRAL FARMERS COOP,cust splys,264.00, CITY OF SCOTLAND,water/sewer,543.70,
CORNER GROCERY,splys,107.25, Erhardt, Travis ,fb ref,100.00, FREMAR LLC,cust splys,28.88, GOLDEN WEST
COMMUNICATIONS,Elem Phone,422.84, HARVE'S SPORT SHOP,fball splys,91.90, HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPORTS,fb
splys,353.70, HM RECEIVABLES CO LLC,shipping for sped splys,893.90, IMPREST FUND,reimb imprest fund,2,548.60,
IRENE/WAKONDA SCHOOL DISTRICT,XC Fees,30.00, Jastram, Terry ,fb ref,100.00, JOHNSTONE SUPPLY,cust
sply,146.85, JW PEPPER & SON, INC.,HS Music Sply,583.98, KUBAL, HEATHER ,mileage reimb,71.40, LUNCHTIME
SOLUTIONS, INC.,contracted lunch,16,758.12, MAIN STOP,vehicle gas,465.40, MAY, TIM ,fb ref,100.00, MCI,long
distance,72.79, MENARDS,folding chairs,590.83, MID CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE,Dial Virtual
School,3,810.00, MIKE'S BAND REPAIR,HS Music Splys,400.00, NORTHWESTERN ENERGY,Utiliites,4,049.96, PRESTO
- X - COMPANY,pest control,42.55, SCHOENFISH & CO, INC,2015-16 Audit Fees,6,600.00, SCHOLASTIC INC,Scholastic
News Subscription,358.05, SCHOLASTIC MAGAZINES,elem splys,92.40, SCOTLAND HARDWARE,cust splys,77.34,
SCOTLAND JOURNAL,printing,133.43, SCOTLAND OIL CO.,vehicle gas,563.86, SCOTTIE STOP,vehicle gas,53.59,
SOUTH CENTRAL COOPERATIVE,Coop Exp,18,123.00, TAYLOR MUSIC, INC,HS Band Splys,4,126.00, TIE,Distance
Learning Services,2,230.00, USD DEPT OF MUSIC,USD Music,20.00, WALMART COMMUNITY BRC,elem splys,114.41,
YANKTON JANITORIAL SUPPLY,cust splys,966.20, Zeman, Mike ,fb ref,163.00
Checking Account Total:,86,933.71
D. Approve the minutes of the Multi-District Meeting.
Old Business:
A group of teacher led by Mrs. Walloch presented information to the board regarding the Senior Projects. Mrs Walloch
explained to the board that minor changes have been made to the project requirements but most major components have
remained the same since the implementation in the 2008-2009 school year. Bietz expressed concern that students were not
given ample school time to complete the projects. The response was that the students could have up to a year to complete the
project and most of the time spent job shadowing or with the mentor would not be feasible during school hours. A Capstone
experience or Service Learning project is now one of the components students need to graduate in South Dakota.
Mr. Alvey reported to the board that the school architect will hopefully be starting on some detailed drawings for the school
improvement project this month. He also informed the board that bids are due on October 19th for the construction manager at
risk. The building committee will meet on October 19th at 7pm to open bids.
There was nothing new to report with the Tripp-Delmont discussion since last meeting.
New Business:
Mr. Alvey and Mr. McGregor went through the results of the smarter balance testing. Overall, Scotland improved scores from
2015 to 2016.
2016-10-03
Motion was made by Pedersen and second by Gale to appoint Odens to the delegate assembly with Rokusek being the alternate.
Yes—all. Motion carried.
Mr. Alvey reported to the board that he was approached by a couple girls regarding cheerleading for basketball. The board
indicated they were in favor of basketball cheerleaders at both girls and boys home games. The details will need to be worked
out and then discussed at the next regular meeting if there is enough interest from the students.
2016-10-04
Motion was made by Rokusek and second by Bietz to approve the legal fees for Rodney Freeman. Yes—all. Motion carried.
Mr Alvey reported to the board that he attended a meeting regarding the Protective Trust which Scotland is a member of with
health insurance, property/liability and workman’s compensation. He reported that the trust has accumulated a large sum of
debt in regards to the health insurance pool. The Protective Trust board has given members two option which are for one-time
payment due in August of 2017 or 4 payments over 4 years. Board decision due in January of 2017. Administration will have
more information for the board to make a decision on at the November meeting.
2016-10-05
Motion was made by Rokusek and second by Konstanz to accept the bid of $1,333.33 for the green surplus minivan. Yes—all.
Motion carried.
Mr. Alvey and Mr. McGregor gave their respective reports.
Motion was made by Konstanz and second by Rokusek to go into executive session citing SDCL 1-25-2 (2) (Student Matter) at
9:21. The board returned to regular session at 9:40.
2015-10-06
Having no further business to discuss, motion by Odens and second by Rokusek at 9:40 p.m., to adjourn the meeting. Yes –
All; Motion carried.
ATTEST
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FALLON WOODS
BUSINESS MANAGER
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TANYA VITEK
BOARD PRESIDENT