Motion carried.

Motion by Thelen, seconded by Neuberger to approve the following personnel items:

1. Approve additional unpaid time off maternity leave request from Tina Feenstra beyond the 60 days allowed under FMLA.

2. Approve Bridgette French, HS Special Educational EA, $9.25/hour, 36.25 hours/week.

3. Approve Joanne Ling, part-time Title I Tutor, $11.71/hour, 19 hours/week.

4. Approve resignation of Melissa Herman, Valley Springs Elementary EA, effective 10/21/05.

Motion carried.

Communications received by the Central Office and Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:

1. Thank you from the Brandon Elementary Staff for the lunch served the first week of school.

Board of Education Committee Reports were heard. Neuberger reported on Transportation and Buildings and Grounds. Klumpp reported on Student Activities, Curriculum, and Technology. It was discussed that starting with the class of 2010, new graduation requirements include World History and Personal Finance. Steps are being taken to incorporate both those requirements. Superintendent Gulson reminded the board that there is a DDN conference at the Middle School on Tuesday, October 18^th from 2-4 p.m. focusing on Wellness. Simmons reported on Personnel Welfare. A meeting was set for Wednesday, October 19^th at 4 p.m. Simmons reported on Safety. A meeting was set for Tuesday, October 25^th at 4 p.m. The committee would like to include new Resource Officer, Chad Lohr in this meeting.

Discussion was held regarding rescheduling the Board of Education retreat of October 17, 2005. The Board set 3 agenda items: Goal Setting, Board of Education Evaluation and review of student data relating to the Dakota Step test results. In lieu of a specific retreat to cover these three items, the Board agreed to cover one item each at the next three regularly scheduled Board meetings. Superintendent Gulson will prioritize and schedule these agenda items.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Klumpp to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed ___________________________________

Superintendent

Approved by the Board of Education this 15^th day of November, 2005.

Signed____________________________________ Chairperson

September 26, 2005

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 26th day of September, 2005 at Robert Bennis Elementary with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Kevin Thelen, Bonnie Duffy, Patricia Simmons and Todd Neuberger. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent George A. Gulson, Assistant Business Manager James Schobert, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Assistant High School Principal Brad Thorson, Activities Director Randy Marso, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.

The meeting was called to order by President Klumpp and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.

Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent George Gulson reviewed a memo from Business Manager Paul Lundberg outlining a proposal presented to the City of Brandon involving the purchase of fuel for city vehicles from the Brandon Valley Transportation Facility. The District offered the City the opportunity to purchase the fuel at district cost plus a four cent per gallon administrative fee. The Brandon City Council has yet to take action on the proposal.

Superintendent George Gulson briefed the Board about a meeting involving several business leaders from the district and ESD+6 lobbyist Dianna Miller. The purpose of the meeting was to enlist support on speaking to the legislature on future pertinent issues. The business leaders were receptive to the invitation.

Superintendent George Gulson informed the Board regarding Citibank’s Make a Difference Day on October 19, 2005. On that day, employees from Citibank will be helping on various projects throughout the city of Brandon, including projects in the school district as well.

High School Principal Gregg Talcott presented the results of The American Drug/Alcohol Survey that was taken last spring in grades 6-12. Survey results will be made available on the District web-site.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the following general business items:

1. Approve open enrollment request 06-77.

2. Approve the following 2005-06 substitutes: Jill Homer, Robbin Klosterman, Brenda Langland, Patrick Sheppard, Jan Schroeder, and Tresa Thill

3. Approve the amended 2005-06 district budget as presented. (see attached)

Motion carried.

Motion by Thelen, seconded by Neuberger to approve the following personnel items:

1. Approve the following lane changes:

Kent Anderson MA to MA+15

Tammy Bailey BA to BA+15

Mary Erickson BA+15 to MA

Amy Frantzen BA+15 to MA

Bill Freking BA to BA+15

Paula Hahn BA+15 to MA

Kathy Hunt MA to MA+15

Lisa Lewis BA to BA+15

Justin Lovrien BA+15 to MA

Lana Main BA to BA+15

Becky Mohr BA+15 to MA

Chuck Plummer MA+15 to MA+30

Peggy Reiter BA+15 to MA

Dian Terpstra BA+15 to MA

2. Rescind recommendation to hire Robin Thompson, BVMS Children Nutrition Manager, effective immediately.

3. Recommendation to hire Charissa Covey, Assistant MS Track Coach, Step base ($1,691.00).

4. Approve resignation from Aaron Krueger, HS Special Education Assistant, effective 9/28/05.

Motion carried.

Communications received by the Central Office and Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:

1. Maternity leave request from Tina Feenstra on or about February 17, 2006.

2. Thank you from Kevin & Leigh Thelen for the plant sent for the birth of their daughter, Melia.

3. Thank you from Interlakes Head Start for publishing brochure in our district newsletter

The Board of Education Committee reports were heard. Neuberger reported on Buildings and Grounds. Thelen reported on the Valley Springs Utilization Committee progress.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve a recommendation by the Building Committee giving authority to the Administration to proceed with Architecture, Incorporated to acquire cost estimates and a design for an addition to Brandon Valley Middle School. Motion carried.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to go into Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. for personnel matters.

The Board of Education came out of Executive Session and into open session at 8:08 p.m.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Neuberger to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed _________________________________

Assistant Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 11^th day of October, 2005.

Signed ___________________________________
Chairperson

September 12, 2005

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 12^th of September, 2005 at Robert Bennis Elementary with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Kevin Thelen, Patricia Simmons, Bonnie Duffy, and Todd Neuberger. Absent none. Also present were Superintendent George A. Gulson, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Assistant High Principal Brad Thorson, Activities Director Randy Marso, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.

President Mike Klumpp called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Simmons to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.

Motion by Thelen, seconded by Duffy to approve the minutes of the regular meetings of August 8, 2005 and August 22, 2005 as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the bills and claims as submitted via email (see attached). Motion carried.

The cash report for the month of August, 2005 showed receipts of $718,427.65 and disbursements of $1,601,433.71, leaving a balance of $2,578,842.21. The General Fund had receipts of $648,254.73, sent a temporary interfund transfer of $219,249.21 to the Capital Outlay Fund and disbursements of $1,217,868.25, leaving a balance of $2,069,951.17. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $7,592.76, received a temporary interfund transfer of $219,249.21 from the General Fund, and disbursements of $255,338.81, leaving a balance of $0. Special Education Fund had receipts of $60,180.95, and disbursements $128,226.65, leaving a balance of $412,364.96. Pension Fund had receipts of $549.98 and disbursements of $0, leaving a balance of $94,676.85. Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $1,849.23, and disbursements of $0 leaving a balance of $1,849.23.

The August, 2005 payroll totaled $640,125.15, of which $340,095.95 was instructional, $208,085.30 was support services, $17,665.30 was co-curricular, and $74,278.60 was Special Education.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Neuberger to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of August, 2005. Motion carried.

Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent Gulson reported on the Professional Judgment Panel that he and Lyn Heidenson recently served. This panel was formed to assist the Associated School Boards of South Dakota Adequacy Study. He also informed the Board of Education of the South Dakota Coalition of Schools request to help fund an exploratory study to determine the feasibility of constitutional litigation with respect to the adequacy of South Dakota school funding levels. It was the consensus of the Board not to contribute/participate at this time. He also reported on the recent ribbon cutting at the Brandon Area Museum located in the 1919 section of Brandon Elementary.

● Curriculum Committee meeting was set for 10/11/2005 at 4:00 p.m.

● Building Committee meeting was set for 9/21/2005 at 7:30 a.m.

● Transportation Committee meeting was set for 9/26/2005 at 4:00 p.m.

Assistant High School Principal, Brad Thorson, reported that the School Resource Officer, Chad Lohr, started today -- 9/12/2005.

Assistant Middle School Principal, Randy Hill, reported that the 6^th grade student body attended a Character Counts assembly program today at the Performing Arts Center.

Special Services Director, Lyn Heidenson, informed the Board that the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 will be conducting a Data Retreat on 10/04/2005.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve the following general business items:

1. Approve Public School Exemption requests: #1, 6, 7, 11, 14 and 06-42.

2. Approve Open Enrollment requests: #06-67 through 06-76.

3. Approve the following substitutes for the 2005-06 school year:

Barb Butler

Sara Cota

Richard Coots

Carol Feuerstein

Char Fritz

Shirley Fruehwirth

Amy Gough

Barbara Hansen

Laura Heidbrink

Margo Larson

Donna Lease

Jim Meader

Dennis Miles

Erica Mortenson

JoLene Murren

Pam Nordmeyer

Laura Peschong

John Rothenberger

Sharon Rykhus

Cynthia Schlif

Diane Schroeder

Sheila Samsel

Nancy Shade

Jessica Simmons

Gary Stensaas

Ruth Stettnichs

Carlotta Styles

Alma Tonsager

Vicki Tucek

Cathy Mitchell

Approve attendance for two students based on SD Code #13-28-10.

4. Approve rescinding open enrollment for Sarah Thormodsgard parental request.

5. Approve part-time (19 hours/week) Title I Tutor for Valley Springs Elementary.

Motion carried.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the following personnel items:

1. Approve recommendation to hire Gregory Clementson, VSE/RBE Custodian, $9.50/hour plus $.50/hour night differential.

2. Approve recommendation to hire Jennifer Sudenga, VSE Educational Assistant, $9.25/hour, 35 hours/week.

3. Approve recommendation to hire Joel Keyman, BE Custodian, $9.50/hour.

4. Approve resignation from Elizabeth Lee, BVMS Head Cook effective August 24, 2005.

5. Approve resignation from Scott Stadem as Freshman Boys Basketball coach, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.

6. Approve recommendation to increase ESL Instructor, Carol Nangle, from .50 to 1.0 FTE.

7. Approve transfer of Wesley Jansen from RBE/VSE Custodian to BVHS Custodian.

8. Approve recommendation to hire David Helseth, van driver, $31.10/trip.

9. Approve transfer of Faith Engebretson from RBE Child Nutrition to BE Kitchen Manager effective August 15, 2005, $10.79/hour.

10. Approve recommendation to hire Lori Magelky, BVHS Child Nutrition, $9.00/hour, 3.5 hours/day.

11. Approve recommendation to hire Russ Wentz, part-time District Groundskeeper, $7.75/hour.

Motion carried.

Communications received by the Central Office and Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:

1. Thank you from Tim Sylliaasen and family for the plant.

2. Thank you from Karen Hemre for the flowers received during her recovery.

3. Thank you from George and DeLoris Gulson for flowers sent in memory of DeLoris’ father, Alden Eiesland.

4. Thank you from Brandon Elementary teachers Jeanne Lens, Leisa Aanenson, Jill Nuebel, Adam Bobzien, Lisa Lewis and Jesse Gladis for the luncheon provided during in-service.

5. Thank you from BE Vocal Music Teacher, Sue Norberg, for the back-to-school luncheon.

Board of Education Committee Reports were heard. Duffy reported on a Safety Conference that she recently attended. The Red Lake, Minnesota incident was reviewed. Duffy recognized John Whitelock for his work in getting Safety Manuals updated, security cameras installed at the High School, and locks installed on the doors at the High School. Simmons reported on the Western Regional Conference that she recently attended. The conference dealt with hurricane victims in New Orleans, LA.

Travel reports were reviewed.

The Board of Education scheduled a retreat for October 17, 2005 at the Robert Bennis Elementary Board Room at 6:00 p.m. The Board set 3 agenda items: Goal Setting, Board of Education Evaluation and review of student data relating to the Dakota Step test results.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to go into Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. for personnel matters.

The Board of Education came out of Executive Session and into open session at 8:35 p.m.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Neuberger to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed ___________________________________

Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 11^th day of October, 2005.

Signed____________________________________ Chairperson

August 22, 2005

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 22nd day of August, 2005 at Robert Bennis Elementary with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Kevin Thelen, Bonnie Duffy, Patricia Simmons and Todd Neuberger. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent George A. Gulson, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Assistant High School Principal Brad Thorson, Activities Director Randy Marso, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson and Operations Manager Todd Williams.

The meeting was called to order by President Klumpp and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

The Board of Education reviewed and discussed Board Policy EEAA - District Transportation. The issue at question was the charging of students open enrolling from another district. It was the consensus to leave the policy as is, charging a fee for open enrollment students.

The Board of Education gave second reading to Board Policy AFC – Evaluation of Professional Staff. Motion by Simmons, seconded by Neuberger to approve the policy as presented.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the following general business items:

1. Approve open enrollment request 06-65 and 06-66.

2. Approve public school exemptions 5, 17, 19, 22, 25, 26, 33 and 40.

3. Approve attendance for two students based on SD Code 13-28-10.

Motion carried.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve the following personnel items:

1. Approve resignation of Christie Thomas, BE Child Nutrition Manager effective 8/5/2005.

2. Approve transfer of Anita Hume, BVMS Child Nutrition Manager to BE Cook position effective upon finding a suitable replacement.

3. Recommendation to hire Andrew Johnson, BE Third Grade, BA Step 5 - $29,820.00 plus BVMS Assistant Football Coach, 6% of BA Step 3 ($1,747.00) – Total: $31,567.00.

4. Recommendation to hire Dawn Ourada, Head Girls Golf Coach, 8.5% of BA Step 1 ($2,421.00).

Motion carried.

The Board of Education Committee reports were heard. Neuberger reported on Transportation. Duffy reported on East Dakota Educational Cooperative. EDEC approved Casey Auch as the foundation member representative to the Cooperative. Klumpp gave an update on the Valley Springs Utilization Committee progress.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Neuberger to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed _________________________________

Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 12^th day of September, 2005.

Signed ___________________________________
Chairperson

August 8, 2005

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 8^th of August, 2005 at Robert Bennis Elementary with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Kevin Thelen, Patricia Simmons, Bonnie Duffy, and Todd Neuberger. Absent none. Also present were Superintendent George A. Gulson, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Assistant High Principal Brad Thorson, Activities Director Randy Marso, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.

President Mike Klumpp called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.

Motion by Thelen, seconded by Duffy to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 11, 2005 as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve the bills and claims as submitted via email (see attached). Motion carried.

The cash report for the month of July, 2005 showed receipts of $704,268.01 and disbursements of $2,379,718.78, leaving a balance of $3,461,848.27. The General Fund had receipts of $610,547.64, sent a temporary interfund transfer of $190,250.81 to the Bond Fund and disbursements of $902,926.61, leaving a balance of $2,858,813.90. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $24,714.73, and disbursements of $615,814.57, leaving a balance of $28,496.84. Special Education Fund had receipts of $63,483.30, and disbursements $360,470.66, leaving a balance of $480,410.66. Pension Fund had receipts of $1,382.57 and disbursements of $72,651.94, leaving a balance of $94,126.87. Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $4,139.77, received a temporary interfund transfer of $190,250.81 from the General Fund and disbursements of $427,855.00 leaving a balance of $0.

The July, 2005 payroll totaled $668,773.66, of which $344,656.15 was instructional, $195,268.50 was support services, $17,055.92 was co-curricular, $33,045.00 was early retirement payroll, and $78,748.09 was Special Education.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of July, 2005. Motion carried.

Rose Mary Christenson spoke to the Board of Education reviewing her role in developing the State Science Standards. Board President Klumpp commended Rose Mary and the other Brandon Valley Science teachers for their work in developing these standards.

Randy Hill presented the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 SAT 10 test results from the Spring of 2005. The Brandon Valley complete battery results versus the state averages are as follows:

BV State-SD

Grade 3 77 65 +12

Grade 4 74 66 + 8

Grade 5 76 66 +10

Grade 6 71 64 + 7

Grade 7 69 64 + 5

Grade 8 73 65 + 8

Grade 11 79 69 +10

Mr. Hill also reported the Dakota Step Test results. Brandon Valley ranked first in District wide Math and Reading test results as compared to our “AA” school colleagues. 89% of students were advanced and proficient in Reading and 84% of students were advanced and proficient in Math.

Superintendent George Gulson reviewed the elementary enrollment projections for 2005-06.

Motion by Thelen, seconded by Neuberger to authorize the hiring of 1.0 FTE second grade teacher at Brandon Elementary and 1.0 FTE Educational Assistant at Valley Springs Elementary. Motion carried.

The Board of Education reviewed the employee absence report for 2004-05 as reported by Business Manager Lundberg.

Superintendent Gulson reviewed the Associated School Boards of South Dakota 2005-06 Resolutions.

The Board of Education discussed replacing Jim Heinitz on the East Dakota Foundation Board. Casey Auch was recommended and nominated for this position. Motion by Duffy, seconded by Simmons to approve this nomination. Motion carried.

The following Board meetings were changed to start at 5:30 p.m.: 10/11/05, 10/24/05 and 5/08/06. The 4/10/06 Board Meeting was changed to 4/13/06.

Superintendent Gulson spoke to the Board of Education concerning televising Board Meetings. He was directed to proceed with televising Board Meetings with Alliance Communications.

Middle School Principal, Dan Pansch, reported the Middle School enrollment projection to be approximately 650. High School Principal, Gregg Talcott, reported High School enrollment projection to be approximately 820.

Operations Manager, Todd Williams, updated the Board of Education on all building and maintenance items in the District.

The following board policy was given first reading by the Board of Education:

AFC – Evaluation of Professional Staff

The following board policy was given second reading by the Board of Education:

GCN-E Evaluation Forms

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Neuberger to approve this policy as presented. Motion Carried.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve the following general business items:

1. Approve Public School Exemption request #06-05, 06-13, 15, 18, 21, 31, 32, 37, 39 and 06-38.

2. Approve Open Enrollment requests: #06-53, 06-59 and 06-60 through 06-63.

3. Approve Booster Club keeping the gate receipts from the Pigskin Classic game on Saturday, August 27, 2005.

Motion carried.

Motion by Duffy, seconded by Neuberger to approve the following personnel items:

1. Approve recommendation to hire Tim Sylliaasen, Assistant HS Football Coach, 10% of BA Step 4 ($2,946).

2. Approve recommendation to hire Kamille Murphy, Head Winter HS Cheer Coach, 6.5% of Step Base ($1,832).

3. Approve recommendation to hire Diane Sturgeon, MS Cheer Coach, 5.5% of BA Step 5 ($1,640).

4. Approve recommendation to hire Peggy Holmquest, MS Science Teacher, MA+15 Step 10 - $33,068.00

5. Approve resignation from David B. Flanagan, Custodian at Brandon Elementary effective July 15, 2005.

6. Approve recommendation to hire Curt Vlaminck, Assistant Technology Coordinator, 12-month position - $38,000/year.

7. Approve resignation from Heidi Merkel, Early Childhood EA @ Brandon Elementary effective July 26, 2005.

8. Approve recommendation to hire Sophia Basan, MS Special Education EA, $9.25/hour, 35 hours/week.

9. Approve recommendation to hire Ginger Nelson, HS Child Nutrition, $9.00/hour, 3.5 hours/day.

10. Approve recommendation to hire Aaron Krueger, HS Special Education EA, $9.25/hour, 36.25 hours/week.

11. Approve recommendation to hire Erin Bisbee, Early Childhood EA @ Brandon Elementary, $9.25/hour, 35 hours/week.

Motion carried.

Communications received by the Central Office were reviewed. They included the following items:

1. Thank you from Lanette Thompson for a plant sent wishing a speedy recovery.

2. Thank you from the Brick family for a plant sent in memory of their mother, Norma Brick-Samuleson.

Board of Education Committee Reports were heard. Todd Neuberger reported on transportation. Bonnie Duffy reported on EDEC. Mike Klumpp reported on the first Valley Springs Utilization Committee meeting. Mike Scholten and Mike Hieb were appointed as Co-Chairs.

Travel reports were reviewed.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to go into Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. for personnel matters.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed ___________________________________

Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 12^th day of September, 2005.

Signed____________________________________ Chairperson

July 11, 2005

The annual meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 11^th of July, 2005 at Robert Bennis Elementary with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Kevin Thelen, Patricia Simmons, Bonnie Duffy,and Todd Neuberger. Absent none. Also present were Superintendent George A. Gulson, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Assistant High Principal Brad Thorson, Activities Director Randy Marso, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.

The Annual Budget Hearing preceded the Board of Education regular meeting at 6:00 p.m.

President Mike Klumpp called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mike Klumpp was sworn in and took the Oath of Office for a 3-year term on the Board of Education for the Brandon Valley School District.

Superintendent Gulson presided over the meeting for the election of Board Officers.

Neuberger nominated Mike Klumpp as Chairperson of the Board of Education for the 2005-06 school year. On a roll call vote, the following voted aye: Neuberger, Thelen, Klumpp, Simmons. Nay: Duffy. Motion carried.

Neuberger nominated Kevin Thelen as Vice Chairperson of the Board of Education for the 2005-06 school year. On a roll call vote, the following voted aye: Klumpp, Neuberger, Thelen, Simmons, Duffy. Nay: none. Motion carried.

Mike Klumpp presided over the meeting as the newly elected president.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Neuberger to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.

Motion by Thelen, seconded by Neuberger to adopt the following regular procedures for 2005-06 Board of Education meetings:

Meeting dates and times: 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month, with the exception of Tuesday, October 11^th and Tuesday, November 15^th.

Meeting place: Robert Bennis Elementary Board Room, Valley Springs Elementary Band Room (4^th Monday of October and April).

Order of roll call: Motion, second and alternating.

Name of Official Newspaper: Brandon Valley Challenger – Prairie Publications, Dell Rapids.

Name of Official Depositories: First National Bank, Home Federal Savings Bank, and South Dakota F.I.T.

Board Committee appointments:

A) Alternative Education

Chairperson – Bonnie Duffy

Member – Patricia Simmons

B) Buildings and Grounds

Chairperson – Todd Neuberger

Member – Kevin Thelen

C) Child Nutrition:

Chairperson – Kevin Thelen

Member – Patricia Simmons

D) City Affairs and Legislation

Chairperson – Kevin Thelen

Member – Mike Klumpp

E) Personnel Welfare:

Chairperson – Patricia Simmons

Member – Todd Neuberger

F) Student Activities, Curriculum, and Technology:

Chairperson – Mike Klumpp

Member – Bonnie Duffy

G) Transportation:

Chairperson – Todd Neuberger

Member – Mike Klumpp

(H) Safety:

Chairperson – Patricia Simmons

Member – Bonnie Duffy

Board reimbursement rate for 2005-06 - $65.00/meeting.

Authorized the Business Manager to:

· Invest temporary excess funds.

· Make temporary interfund transfers when necessary.

· Make debt service payments as due throughout the year.

Motion carried.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Simmons to approve the minutes of the regular meetings of June 13, 2005 and June 27, 2005 as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Neuberger to approve the bills and claims as submitted with the agenda (see attached). Motion carried.

The cash report for the month of June, 2005 showed receipts of $3,783,542.42 and disbursements of $1,345,031.49, leaving a balance of $5,137,299.04. The General Fund had receipts of $2,257,841.17, received temporary interfund transfers of $158,989.78 from the Capital Outlay Fund and $8,489.28 from the Bond Fund and disbursements of $1,164,957.79, leaving a balance of $3,340,936.85. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $812,363.54, sent a temporary interfund transfer of $158,989.78 to the General Fund and disbursements of $33,777.08, leaving a balance of $619,596.68. Special Education Fund had receipts of $391,539.28, and disbursements $132,018.82, leaving a balance of $777,398.02. Pension Fund had receipts of $79,844.73 and disbursements of $14,277.80, leaving a balance of $165,903.07. Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $241,953.73, sent a temporary interfund transfer of $8,489.28 to the General Fund and disbursements of $0.00 leaving a balance of $233,464.42.

The June, 2005 payroll totaled $836,905.59, of which $478,430.18 was instructional, $252,385.42 was support services, $20,922.14 was co-curricular, and $85,167.85 was Special Education.

Motion by Thelen, seconded by Neuberger to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of June, 2005. Motion carried.

Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent Gulson informed the Board of Education of the ASBSD/SASD Convention on 8/10/05 – 8/12/05. Todd Neuberger was named the delegate and Kevin Thelen was named the alternate for the convention.

The Board of Education discussed sending someone to a National Conference on Technology in Denver, Colorado on 10/25/05 – 10/28/05. It was suggested that one person from the Curriculum Committee attend this conference along with an Administrator from the District.

The following board policy was reviewed and discussed by the Board of Education:

AFC – Evaluation of Professional Staff

The following board policy was given first reading by the Board of Education:

GCN-E Evaluation Form

The following board policy was given second reading by the Board of Education:

BCE – Board Committees

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Thelen to approve this policy as revised. Motion carried.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve the following general business items:

1. Approve 2005-06 district budgets (attached) and associated tax requests.

APPROPRIATIONS

General Fund $13,289,500

Capital Outlay Fund $ 2,084,000

Special Education Fund $ 2,082,000

Pension Fund $ 157,000

Bond Redemption Fund $ 619,000

Food Service Fund $ 1,224,000

REVENUES

General Fund $13,289,500

Capital Outlay Fund $ 2,513,000

Special Education Fund $ 2,082,000

Pension Fund $ 250,000

Bond Redemption Fund $ 708,000

Food Service Fund $ 1,224.000

TAX LEVY REQUESTS

General Fund $ 3.19 per $1,000 of Total Valuation

4.19 per $1,000 of Non AG Z Valuation

5.13 per $1,000 of Owner-Occupied Valuation

11.00 per $1,000 of Other Valuation

Capital Outlay Fund $ 3.00 per $1,000 of Total Valuation

Special Education Fund $ 1.20 per $1,000 of Total Valuation

Pension Fund $ 0.30 per $1,000 of Total Valuation

Bond Redemption Fund $700,000

2. Adopt tuition rate of $4,238 per student.

3. Authorize 2005-06 travel reimbursement mileage rate - $.32 per mile.

4. Approve 2005-06 Listing of District Employees salaries for publication (see attached).

5. Approve Public School Exemption request #03, 04, 16, 28 and 32.

6. Approve Open Enrollment requests: #06-52, 06-55, 06-56 and 06-57.

7. Approve the following 2004-05 Federal Grant Programs:

A) Title I $ 75,670.35

B) Title II, Part A $103,426.23

C) Title II, Part D $ 2,618.02

D) Title IV $ 19,158.50

E) Title V $ 16,234.00

8. Renew membership with the National School Board Association.

Motion carried.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Neuberger to approve the following personnel item:

1. Adjust Child Nutrition Director Gay Anderson’s contract adding an additional 10 days for a total of 199 days (+$1,500).

Motion carried.

Communications received by the Central Office were reviewed. They included the following items:

1. Thank you from Jim Wenzlaff for plant and card during his recent hospitalization.

Board of Education Committee Reports were heard. Operations Manager, Todd Williams, reported on transportation meeting. They reviewed student transfers during the meeting. Bus passes will be sold from the Transportation Office. Mike Klumpp reported on EDEC. Mike Klumpp reported that the Valley Springs Utilization Committee will meet Wednesday, July 13, 2005.

Travel reports were reviewed.

Motion by Thelen, seconded by Simmons to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed ___________________________________

Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 8^th day of August, 2005.

Signed____________________________________ Chairperson

June 27, 2005

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 27th day of June, 2005 at Robert Bennis Elementary with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Bonnie Duffy, Patricia Simmons and Todd Neuberger. Absent: Kevin Thelen. Also present were Superintendent George A. Gulson, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.

The meeting was called to order by President Klumpp and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.

Administrative reports were heard. President Klumpp discussed the possibility of broadcasting Board of Education meetings. There are three major television venues supporting the Brandon Valley School District 49-2: Alliance Communications, Sioux Valley Wireless and Mid Continent Communications. He stated that it would make sense to start with Alliance Communications since they cover the majority of the residents. The general consensus of the Board was to pursue the broadcast of the meetings. The Board of Education instructed the Superintendent to query the three telephone companies and report back to the entire Board.

President Klumpp also discussed the integration of technology into the educational process. The Superintendent suggested that the Curriculum Committee be involved with the Technology Committee.

President Klumpp also brought up the possibility of capturing District parent e-mail addresses for communication purposes. The Board of Education could develop guidelines on how these lists could/would be used. The Board suggested having the teachers, at the beginning of the year, assist in obtaining these e-mail addresses. The Administration will pursue voluntary capture of addresses.

Lastly, President Klumpp reminded the Administration to be sure that staff e-mail addresses are readily available and that teachers are updating student progress on “Family Access”.

The Board of Education reviewed and discussed Board Policy GCN-E - Evaluation Forms.

The Board of Education gave first reading to Board Policy BCE - Board Committees.

The Board of Education gave second reading to Board Policy EEAA - District Transportation. Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Simmons to approve the policy as presented.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Duffy to approve the following general business items:

1. Approve open enrollment request 06-52.

2. Approve increase for meal prices for 2005-06 as follows:

2004-05 2005/06

Milk Carton .25 .30

Student Breakfast-Elementary 1.00 1.05

Student Breakfast-MS/HS 1.25 1.30

Adult Breakfast 1.50 1.60

Student Lunch-Elementary 1.70 1.80

Student Lunch-MS/HS 1.95 2.05

Adult Lunch 2.45 2.55

3. Approve public school exemption 06-03.

Motion carried.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the bills and claims as submitted with the agenda (see attached). Motion carried.

Motion by Duffy, seconded by Neuberger to approve the following personnel items:

1. Recommendation to increase Susan Dykstra from part-time Special Ed Educational Assistant to full-time Special Ed Educational Assistant at Brandon Elementary-$9.39/hour.

2. Resignation of Marge Hauser, BVMS Science teacher effective at the end of the 2004-05 school year with a $300 termination fee.

3. Approve resignation/retirement of Lloyd Costello, BVHS Custodian, effective 6/24/05.

4. Approve resignation of Reed Walter, Assistant Technology Coordinator, effective 6/24/05.

5. Approve transfer of Pam Gannon from MS Special Ed Educational Assistant to RBE Educational Assistant effective 8/24/05.

Motion carried.

The Board of Education Committee reports were heard. Klumpp reported on EDEC. They toured McCrossan Boys Ranch at their last meeting. Neuberger reported on Child Nutrition. He reported on the small increase in meals next year and the extension of the Director’s contract by 10 days (199 days total)

Travel Reports were reviewed.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Neuberger to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed _________________________________

Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 11^th day of July, 2005.

Signed ___________________________________
Chairperson

June 13, 2005

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 13th day of June, 2005 at Robert Bennis Elementary with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Kevin Thelen, Bonnie Duffy, Patricia Simmons and Todd Neuberger. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent George A. Gulson, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, Assistant High School Principal Brad Thorson, Activities Director Randy Marso, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull and Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson.

The meeting was called to order by President Klumpp and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the minutes of the regular meetings held May 9, 2005 and May 24, 2005 as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Thelen, seconded by Simmons to approve the bills and claims as submitted with the agenda (see attached). Motion carried.

The cash report for the month of May, 2005 showed cash receipts of $2,025,611.22 and disbursements of $1,344,028.59, leaving a balance of $2,698,788.11. General Fund had receipts of $1,418,777.44, received a temporary interfund transfer from the capital outlay fund of $318,474.05 and from the bond fund of $138,218.27, and disbursements of $1,147,363.16, leaving a balance of $2,080,574.41. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $305,222.78, sent a temporary interfund transfer to the general fund of $318,474.05, and disbursements of $22,398.55, leaving a balance of $0. The Special Education Fund had receipts of $180,999.57 and disbursements of $173,566.88, leaving a balance of $517,877.56. The Pension Fund had receipts of $30,210.88 and disbursements of $0, leaving a balance of $100,336.14. The Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $90,400.55, sent a temporary interfund transfer to the general fund of $138,218.27, and disbursements of $700.00, leaving a balance of $0.

The May, 2005 payroll totaled $891,145.97 of which $448,949.69 was instructional, $309,069.57 was support services, $20,618.23 was co-curricular and $112,508.48 was Special Education.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Simmons to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of May, 2005. Motion carried.

Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent Gulson informed the Board of Education of the upcoming Board workshop on 6/29/05. He also informed the Board of the ASBSD request for any proposals for Legislative actions.

Assistant High School Principal, Brad Thorson, informed the Board of Education that the installation of 16 cameras at the High School has been completed.

Middle School Principal, Dan Pansch, informed the Board of Education that there are about 50 students enrolled in the Summer Enrichment Program at the Middle School. Reading and Math are the main components of the program.

Special Services Director, Lyn Heidenson, informed the Board of Education that they will be starting a summer program for Title I students at Brandon Elementary and Valley Springs Elementary next summer due to increased funding in the Title I program for 2005-06.

Board policy BCE – Board Committees was reviewed and discussed.

Board policy EEAA – District Transportation was given first reading the by Board of Education.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve the following general business items:

1. Approve public school exemptions #06-01 through #06-02.

2. Approve open enrollments #06-50 through #06-51.

3. Approve additional .5 FTE Special Education Assistant.

4. Approve results of 06/07/2005 school board election: Mike Klumpp-572; John Whitelock-482. Mike Klumpp wins three year term.

5. Approve annual report for Algebra I exemption.

Motion carried.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the changes to the 2005-06 Brandon Valley Student Handbook as revised. Motion carried.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Neuberger to approve the following personnel items:

1. Resignation of Joli Gallagher as head girls’ golf coach, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.

2. Recommendation to hire Kimberly Kramer, Middle School Special Education Teacher, MA Step 8, $31,772.00.

3. Recommendation to hire Angela Nelson, Middle School Reading Teacher, MA+30 Step 5, $31,354.00.

4. Recommendation to hire Michele Zoellner, Middle School Special Educational Assistant, 36.25 hours/week at $9.25/hour.

5. Recommendation to hire Sandy Cummings, 10 month clerical to be shared between Robert Bennis Elementary and Brandon Elementary (transfer from Educational Assistant position).

Motion carried.

Communications received in the Central Office were reviewed. They included the following:

1. Thank you from Kevin Thelen and Family for flowers sent in memory of his father.

2. Thank you from Dianna Miller for flowers sent in memory of her father.

3. Thank you from Larry and Ann Beesley for the recognition of 20 years of service.

4. Thank you from Linda Heeren for the recognition of 20 years of service and the crystal bell.

5. Thank you from Carole Naasz.

The Board of Education Committee reports were heard. Kevin Thelen reported on Transportation. Patricia Simmons reported on Curriculum. They have been discussing a Head Start Program. They decided that they probably could not start a program in 2005-06. They will be seeking kids through advertising campaigns. Valley Springs Utilization Committee has tentatively set a date of 7/12/05 for their initial meeting. The goal would be to present a recommendation to the entire board by 12/01/05.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Simmons to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m.

Signed _________________________________

Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 11^th day of July, 2005.

Signed ___________________________________
Chairperson

May 24, 2005

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 24th day of May, 2005 at Robert Bennis Elementary with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Kevin Thelen, Bonnie Duffy, Patricia Simmons and Todd Neuberger. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent George A. Gulson, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Assistant High School Principal Brad Thorson, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson and Operations Manager Todd Williams.

The meeting was called to order by President Klumpp and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

Mark Britzman spoke to the Board of Education concerning Character Counts. Nationally, more than 500 communities have embraced Character Counts. Character Counts is composed of 6 Pillars: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship. The organization needs to partner with home and school. Character Counts needs to be integrated into new and existing programs and collaborate with other coalition organizations and parents. The third week in October is National Character Counts week. Mr. Britzman felt the first step in developing a Character Counts Initiative would be to meet with the Brandon Valley principals to discuss needs, wants, etc., and initiate a survey. The next step would be to develop an action plan. The third step would be training of staff and students. Mr. Britzman said that it would be his goal to have a cost of $0 to the School District. He felt that through fundraising efforts (PTA, PTSO, etc.) and volunteering, all costs would be covered.

Erma Wolf, Brandon Lutheran Pastor, said that there are a lot of kids in our community that are “fragile.” She said that there is nothing that scares her more than the use of alcohol. She felt that alcohol useage was prevalent with our youth both in and out of school.

High School Principal, Gregg Talcott, said that a benefit of Character Counts is that it would create common ground and a common language. He thought that the process would be a lengthy one. It would not happen overnight.

Activities Director, Randy Marso, stated that a trip to Pierre, SD for the second conference of sportsmanship in November 2005 is in the process. He requested community members attend this sportsmanship summit with him as it would tie nicely with a Character Counts Initiative.

Irene Williams and Karen Kluin gave an oral report on the International Reading Convention that they recently attended in San Antonio, Texas.

High School Principal Talcott, gave a power point presentation on the 2005 high school year in review.

Superintendent George Gulson informed the Board of Education of a South Dakota School Law Institute that is being held in the near future. He also reviewed a petition signed by 14 parents requesting that additional tennis courts be built in the City of Brandon. He stated that any construction would have to be in conjunction with the City of Brandon and the group should present their petition to the City also. Brandon Valley School District 49-2 has tentatively scheduled four additional courts to be construction in 2007-08.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve the following general business items:

1. Approve open enrollment #06-43 - #06-49.

2. Approve custodial cleaning supplies quote from Cole Paper - $6,470.69; Dakota Paper - $14,620.44; Hillyard - $16,542.20; Janitors Closet - $772.88. Total quote: $38,406.21.

3. Approve 10-month secretarial position to be shared between Robert Bennis Elementary and Brandon Elementary.

4. Approve Brandon Valley High School and Brandon Elementary remodel bid from Gil Haugen Construction - $349,900.00.

5. Approve asbestos abatement project quote from Mid-States Asbestos Removal - $24,900.00.

6. Approve low copier paper quote from Brown & Saenger - $16,676.00.

7. Approve low print cartridge quote from The Tree House - $19,838.55.

8. Approve low general supplies quote from Brown & Saenger - $16,304.37.

Motion carried.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the following personnel items:

1. Recommendation to hire Dylan Briest, Special Education Teacher/Evaluator at MA Step 5 - $30,570.

2. Approve resignation from Tom Kerr, fifth grade teacher, assistant HS football coach and MS track coach at the end of the 2004-05 school year.

3. Approve resignation from Wendy Tryon, MS Special Education teacher effective at the end of the 2004-05 school year.

4. Approve reduction of ESL Teacher, Carol Nangle from .6 to .5 FTE.

5. Recommendation to hire Leah M. Lockner, HS Spanish at BA Step 1 - $28,481.

6. Approve increase of Jessica Henson from part-time to full-time with the addition of the Community Education/PAC secretarial responsibilities.

7. Recommendation to hire Leisa Aaneson, Brandon Elementary first grade, BA Step 9 - $31,354.

8. Recommendation to hire Aaron Weaver, Brandon Elementary fifth grade, MA Step 5 - $30,570.

9. Recommendation to hire Diane Sturgeon, HS/MS English, BA Step 5 - $29,820.

10. Recommendation to hire Gina Koehn, HS English, MA Step 10 - $32,646 plus Head Oral Interp, 7.5% of BA Step 10 ($2,383) and Head National Forensic League Advisor, 7.5% of BA Step 10 ($2,383) – Total: $37,412.

11. Recommendation to hire Matt Christensen, Assistant HS Football Coach, 10% of BA Step 1 ($2,848.00).

12. Approve resignation from Karen Conlon, HS Child Nutrition effective May 25, 2005.

Motion carried.

Communications received in the Central Office were reviewed. They included the following:

1. Thank you from Steven Boint for the recognition banquet and his award for his 10-year anniversary.

2. Thank you from Agnes Maassen for the crystal bell honoring 20 years of service.

3. Thank you from Judy Running for her recognition gift for 35 years of service.

4. Thank you from Shari Sunne for the recognition banquet and the honor of being Teacher of the Year.

5. Thank you from Annette Peterson for the crystal bell honoring 20 years of service.

6. Thank you from Marlene Kriech for the silver apple honoring 25 years of service.

7. Thank you from Eileen Skyberg for the engraved pen and pencil set honoring 35 years of service.

8. Thank you from Pam Cool and Deb Brown for the retirement gift and recognition.

9. Communication from Donna Bjorum.

10. Communication from Brandon Valley Junior/Senior Parents for support of the Senior After Graduation Party for the Class of 2005.

The Board of Education Committee reports were heard. Klumpp reported on Curriculum issues. They have been meeting with the enrichment task force. They have been discussing the possibility of parent volunteers in the Elementary Schools. The Curriculum committee will be meeting with Head Start officials to discuss the possibility of a program at Valley Springs Elementary. Simmons gave an update on the Safety Committee. They are in the process of developing a flipchart for safety procedures. Klumpp updated the Board of Education on the development of the Valley Springs Utilization Committee.

Travel Reports were reviewed.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed _________________________________

Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 13^th day of June, 2005.

Signed ___________________________________
Chairperson

May 9, 2005

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education was held at 5:30 p.m. on the 9th day of May, 2005 at Robert Bennis Elementary with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Kevin Thelen, Bonnie Duffy, Patricia Simmons and Todd Neuberger. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent George A. Gulson, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Assistant High School Principal Brad Thorson, Activities Director Randy Marso, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson and Operations Manager Todd Williams.

The meeting was called to order by President Klumpp and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Simmons to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve the minutes of the regular meetings held April 11, 2005 and April 25, 2005 as presented. Motion carried.

Mark Britzman spoke to the Board of Education regarding the possibility of launching a Character Counts Program at Brandon Valley School District 49-2. He spoke to improving the social and moral development of the students at Brandon Valley. He stated that he thought the Guidance Counselor/ Student ratio of 553:1 was too high. He said that this ratio is much higher than our ESD colleagues. Mr. Britzman also stated that a grant opportunity that he had proposed had been lost a couple of years ago. Character Counts includes the following components: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship. He was asking for a partnership with the school to implement this program with the following components:

• SDSU could implement an assessment/survey to determine the moral landscape of the District.

• Access for training of our staff members (done free of charge, minimum of 4 hours of training).

• Access to student leaders.

• Develop a policy to determine what is an adequate amount of time to respond to community questions.

President Klumpp requested that Mr. Britzman put together a document that defines the program and how it is to be implemented in the classroom.

Motion by Duffy, seconded by Thelen to approve the bills and claims as submitted with the agenda (see attached). Motion carried.

The cash report for the month of April, 2005 showed cash receipts of $967,625.13 and disbursements of $1,276,487.86, leaving a balance of $2,017,205.48. General Fund had receipts of $737,052.34 and disbursements of $1,005,159.02, leaving a balance of $1,352,467.81. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $105,864.32 and disbursements of $70,214.50, leaving a balance of $35,649.82. The Special Education Fund had receipts of $80,721.55 and disbursements of $138,408.98, leaving a balance of $510,444.87. The Pension Fund had receipts of $7,775.40 and disbursements of $62,705.36, leaving a balance of $70,125.26. The Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $36,211.52 and disbursements of $0, leaving a balance of $48,517.72.

The April, 2005 payroll totaled $825,016.60 of which $440,479.45 was instructional, $263,105.71 was support services, $22,001.90 was co-curricular and $99,429.54 was Special Education.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Simmons to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of April, 2005. Motion carried.

Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent Gulson reported on the tax incremental district number two within the city of Brandon, which is being proposed to assist in the financing of a new convention center. He also reported on an immunization deficiency letter for April.

Business Manager Paul Lundberg presented the 2005-06 annual budget (see attached).

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the following general business items:

1. Approve bid for floor coverings from Office Interiors - $51,894.00.

2. Approve open enrollments #06-40 through #06-42.

3. Approve SDHSAA Ballots.

4. Approve 06/07/2005 Election Boards:

Brandon Valley High School: Ramona Watson, Doreen Allen, Sally Anderson

Valley Springs Elementary: Jane Nettestad, Laverne Scholten, Lorna Small

Splitrock Township (Fire Department): Lois Bakker, Betty Zimprich, Ronna Jones

5. Approve Professional Printing Quote from Sanders Printing - $30,064.00.

6. Approve Office Copier Machines Quote from A&B Business Equipment - $12,684.00/year based on 875,000 copies/year.

7. Approve Wresting/Wall Mats Bid from Dakota Sports - $36,019.50.

8. Approve Classroom Furnishings Quotes from Brown & Saenger - $40,832.12 and School Specialty - $13,283.90

9. Approve agreement between Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and City of Brandon for School Resource Officer.

10. Approve asphalt/parking lot improvement bid from Myrl & Roy’s Paving, Inc. - $93,475.24.

Motion carried.

The Board of Education noted the Administrative recommendation to transfer Larry Beesley from Valley Springs Elementary 5^th grade to Robert Bennis Elementary 3^rd grade beginning in the 2005-06 school year.

Motion by Thelen, seconded by Neuberger to approve the following personnel item:

1. Resignation of Nancy Olson as Community Education/PAC Secretary effective 5/10/2005.

2. Resignation of Anita Pederson as HS Special Ed. Educational Assistant effective 5/25/2005.

3. Recommendation to hire Bonnie J. Myrlie, Substitute Child Nutrition worker, $8.00/hour.

4. Recommendation to hire Dawn Ourada, High School Science, BA Step 7, $30,570.00.

5. Resignation of Diana Gosmire as BVHS Winter cheerleading Coach, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement

6. Recommendation to hire Chad Garrow, BVHS Head Football Coach, Step Base x 16% - $4,509.00.

7. Recommendation to hire Jesse Gladis, BVHS Head Girls Tennis Coach, Step Base x 8.5% - $2,395.00.

8. Recommendation to hire Charissa Sheppard, 5^th grade at Brandon Elementary, BA Step 2 - $28,794.00.

Motion carried.

Communications received in the Central Office were reviewed. They included the following:

1. Thank you from Deb Swanson.

2. Thank you from Anita Shearer for the Recognition Banquet and her award for 15 years.

3. Thank you from Lorraine Osheim for the Recognition Banquet and her gift for 20 years.

4. Thank you from Sue Norberg for the Recognition Banquet and being honored as a finalist for Teacher of the Year.

5. Thank you from Marlet Graue for the Recognition Banquet and her gift for 20 years.

The Board of Education Committee reports were heard. Patricia Simmons reported on Curriculum Committee – reviewed Gifted Education program, Elementary test scores, Head Start and All-Day Kindergarten.

Travel Reports were reviewed.

The next regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting was moved to May 24, 2005 at

6:30 p.m.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

Signed _________________________________

Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 24^th day of May, 2005.

Signed ___________________________________
Chairperson

April 25,2005

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education was held at 5:30 p.m. on the 25th day of April, 2005 at Valley Springs Elementary with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Kevin Thelen, Bonnie Duffy, Patricia Simmons and Todd Neuberger. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent George A. Gulson, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson and Operations Manager Todd Williams.

The meeting was called to order by President Klumpp and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Duffy, seconded by Simmons to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.

Student teacher, Linda Pinz-Valdez, under the direction of Jennifer Strand, gave a presentation on the K-5 unit that Valley Springs Elementary has been working – “The Rain Forest.” Students from each of the grade levels gave reports on the various aspects of the rain forest.

Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent Gulson reported on a student immunization deficiency letter.

President Klumpp presented a proposal to form a committee dealing with a Valley Springs Elementary utilization study. President Klumpp presented, as a starting point, the following committee members: Superintendent, Business Manager (as needed), Board President, an additional board member, Valley Spring Elementary Principal, either Brandon Elementary or Robert Bennis Elementary Principal, one (1) Valley Springs City Council member, one (1) Brandon City Council member, one (1) teacher from Valley Springs Elementary, one (1) teacher from Brandon Elementary or Robert Bennis Elementary, two (2) parents from Valley Springs and two (2) parents from Brandon Elementary or Robert Bennis Elementary. It was suggested by Duffy to change the number of Valley Springs Elementary parents and Brandon/Robert Bennis Elementary parents to five (5) each.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Neuberger to form a committee to discuss and study the utilization of Valley Springs Elementary. Motion carried.

Motion by Thelen, seconded by Neuberger to form this committee as presented by President Klumpp with the change of five (5) parent representatives from Valley Springs Elementary and Brandon/Robert Bennis Elementary. Each Board member will choose two (2) parent representatives. Motion carried.

The following Board Policies were given second reading by the Board of Education:

GCE Part-Time Professional Staff employment

GCEA Substitute Professional Staff

GCEB Substitute Teacher In-service

GCG Professional Staff Probation and Tenure

GCG-E Professional Staff Probation and Tenure Notices

GCG-R Professional Staff Probation and Tenure-Hearing Procedures

GCG-R(1) Response to Non-renewal Decision

GCI Professional Staff Assignments and Transfers

GCJ Professional Staff Time Schedules

GCK Professional Staff Work Load

GCL Professional Staff Development Opportunities

GCPA Reduction in Professional Staff Work Force

GCPB Resignation of Professional Staff Members

GCPC Retirement of Professional Staff Members

GCPD Suspension and Dismissal of Professional Staff Members

GCQAB Tutoring for Pay

GD Classified Staff

GDA Classified Staff Positions

GDB Classified Staff Contracts and Compensation Plans

GDBB Classified Staff Supplementary Pay Plans

GDBC Classified Staff Fringe Benefits

GDBD Classified Staff Leaves and Absences

GDBDA Classified Staff Sick Leave

GDBE Classified Staff Vacations and Holidays

GDBEA Unused Vacation for 12 month Employees

GDC/GDCA/GDD Classified Staff Recruiting/Posting of Vacancies/Hiring

GDDB Employee Criminal Background Check

GDG Classified Staff Probation & Tenure

GDI Classified Staff Assignments and Transfers

GDJ Classified Staff Time Schedules

GDL Classified Staff Development Opportunities

GDO Classified Staff Promotions

GDPA Reduction in Classified Staff Work Force

GDPB Resignation of Classified Staff Members

GDPC Retirement of Classified Staff Members

GDPD Suspension and Dismissal of Classified Staff Members

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the policies as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Thelen, seconded by Simmons to approve the negotiated Master Contract with B.V.E.A. for two (2) years (2005-06, 2006-07) with salary increases of 4.35% and 4.25% respectively, including all language changes as presented by the Personnel Welfare Committee. Motion carried.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the following general business items:

1. Approve classified and administrative salary increases of 4.35% and 4.25% for 2005-06 and 2006-07 respectively.

2. Approve 2005-06 Classified Personnel Hiring Schedule as recommended by the Personnel Welfare Committee.

3. Approve 6/30/04 Certified Audit as prepared by Quam & Berglin and as accepted by SD Department of Legislative Audit.

4. Approve Quam & Berglin to perform the 6/30/2005 Annual Certified Audit of Brandon Valley School District 49-2 at a cost of $7,500.

5. Approve BENCOR/AIG VALIC as the Plan Administrator for the Brandon Valley Special Pay Plan

6. Approve open enrollment #06-04, #06-06, #06-07, #06-09, #06-21, #06-25, #06-28 and

#06-36 through #06-39.

7. Approve low bid from Seating & Athletic Facility Enterprises for additional bleachers on home side and seat replacement on visitor side - $47,267.00.

Motion carried.

Motion by Duffy, seconded by Simmons to approve the following personnel items:

1. Approve resignation from Deb Swanson from yearbook advisor contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.

2. Approve resignation from High School Guidance Counselor, Leigh Thelen, effective at the end of the 2004-05 school year.

3. Recommendation to hire Amy Hanisch for the High School Guidance Counselor at MA+15, Step 3 - $30,193 plus 10 days extended contract - $1,687; $31,880 total contract.

4. Recommendation to increase Tracy South, Middle School English/Reading from half-time to full-time position - $28,481

5. Recommendation to transfer Michelle Stemwedel from half-time Middle School/half-time High School to full-time High School English teacher

Motion carried.

Motion by Duffy, seconded by Thelen to approve recommendation of the following summer grounds and maintenance workers: Misty Becker, Kristin Bosch, Ryan Dellman, Caleb Doty, Steve Pierson and Shea Simmons. On a roll call vote, the following voted aye: Duffy, Thelen, Neuberger, Klumpp. Abstained: Simmons. Motion Carried.

The Board of Education Committee reports were heard. Klumpp reported on East Dakota Cooperative. Simmons reported on the Safety Committee. They are working on a Memorandum of Agreement for the School Resource Officer. Sixteen surveillance cameras will be installed in the High School through a Homeland Security Grant this summer.

Travel Reports were reviewed.

The May 9, 2005 School Board meeting starting time was changed to 5:30 p.m.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Thelen to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed _________________________________

Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 9^th day of May, 2005.

Signed ___________________________________
Chairperson

April 11, 2005

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education was held at 7:00 p.m. on the 11th day of April, 2005 at Robert Bennis Elementary with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Kevin Thelen, Bonnie Duffy, Patricia Simmons and Todd Neuberger. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent George A. Gulson, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Assistant High School Principal Brad Thorson, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson and Operations Manager Todd Williams.

The meeting was called to order by President Klumpp and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Thelen to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Simmons to approve the minutes of the regular meetings held

March 14, 2005 and March 30, 2005 as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the bills and claims as submitted with the agenda (see attached). Motion carried.

The cash report for the month of March, 2005 showed cash receipts of $946,229.50 and disbursements of $1,250,649.01, leaving a balance of $2,326,068.21. General Fund had receipts of $650,491.89, sent a temporary interfund transfer to the Capital Outlay Fund of $11,310.76, and disbursements of $1,079,048.46, leaving a balance of $1,620,574.49. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $26,107.99, received a temporary interfund transfer from the General Fund of $11,310.76 and disbursements of $37,418.75, leaving a balance of $0. The Special Education Fund had receipts of $259,928.84 and disbursements of $134,181.80, leaving a balance of $568,132.30. The Pension Fund had receipts of $2,380.23 and disbursements of $0.00, leaving a balance of $125,055.22. The Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $7,320.55 and disbursements of $0, leaving a balance of $12,306.20.

The March, 2005 payroll totaled $829,504.83 of which $450,795.85 was instructional, $252,719.85 was support services, $25,198.07 was co-curricular and $100,792.06 was Special Education.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of March, 2005. Motion carried.

Sue Hegland, representing the PTA Enrichment Task Force, spoke to the Board of Education concerning the Gifted Education Program at Brandon Valley. Her group is concerned that the group of students that are advanced have additional opportunities to enrich their abilities. Sharon Rykhus also spoke to the Board of Education outlining the following requests: 1.0 additional Gifted Education teacher, 0.5 Administrative Assistant to support the Gifted Education teacher and to allow for a pilot project of parent volunteers in the classroom to assist exceptional children. Board President Klumpp said the Board of Education would refer this issue to the Curriculum Committee for review. He stated that the majority of these requests have financial impacts and the 2005-06 budget process is in the completion stages. Curriculum Director, Tanya Czepull, reviewed a survey of surrounding schools and their gifted programs. She spoke to the issue of identifying students in the K-2 grades. She also spoke to the topic of differentiate instruction. The committee members stated that the major part of their request was to expand the present Gifted Program. Identifying students in K-2 was a secondary request.

Renee Ullom spoke to the Board of Education regarding class sizes at Valley Springs Elementary, specifically next year’s 5^th grade glass which is projected to be 33 students. She responded to a District request to ask parents to volunteer to move to a different learning center. Two students responded to this letter requesting to move to a different learning center. Mrs. Ullom was requesting to know what the intent of the Board of Education was regarding the class. Valley Springs Principal, Tanya Czepull, stated that the administration is continually monitoring the class sizes. The administration will look at all possibilities and scenarios and try to communicate any decisions as early as possible.

Darwin Reider, District Bond Consultant, presented the final numbers on the advance refunding of the Bennis G.O. Bond Issue. The refund reflected savings of $194,089.47 (net present value of $112,616.95). Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Simmons to pass the following resolution:

Resolution authorizing the execution, terms, issuance, sale and payment of General Obligation Refunding Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed Six Million Five Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars ($6,595,000.00) of the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 of Minnehaha County, South Dakota.

WHEREAS, the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 is authorized by the provisions of SDCL §§ 6-8B-30 though 6-8B-52 to issue General Obligation Refunding Bonds to refund and refinance validly issued outstanding General Obligation Bonds of the School District; and

WHEREAS, the School Board has determined that refunding certain General Obligation Bonds of the School District will reduce the interest expense to the School District; and

WHEREAS, the School Board has determined that is necessary and in the best interest of the School District to issue General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the School District for the purpose of providing funds to (i) refinance all or a portion of the Refunded Bonds, as such term is defined herein; and (ii) pay the costs of issuance of the Bonds described herein.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE BRANDON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 49-2 OF MINNEHAHA COUNTY, AS FOLLOWS:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.1. Definition of Terms.

In addition to the words and terms elsewhere defined in this Bond Resolution, the following words and terms as used herein, whether or not the words have initial capitals, shall have the following meanings, unless the context or use indicates another or different meaning or intent, and such definitions shall be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of any of the words and terms herein defined:

"Act" means collectively SDCL Chapter 6-8B and Title 13, as amended.

"Authorized Officer of the School District" means the President of the School Board and the Business Manager, or, in the case of any act to be performed or duty to be discharged, any other member, officer, or employee of the School District then authorized to perform such act or discharge such duty.

"Bond Counsel" means Danforth & Meierhenry, LLP, a firm of attorneys recognized as having experience in matters relating to the issuance of state or local governmental obligations.

"Bond Payment Date" means each July 1.

"Bond Purchase Agreement" means the agreement between the School District and the Underwriter for the purchase of the Bonds.

"Bond Resolution" means this Resolution, as it may be amended from time to time.

"Bondholder", "Holder" and "Registered Owner" means the registered owner of a Bond, including any nominee of a Depository.

"Bonds" means not to exceed $6,595,000 in aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005, dated April 15, 2005, or such other designation or date as shall be determined by the School Board pursuant to Section 8.1 hereof, authorized and issued under the Bond Resolution.

"Book-Entry Form" or "Book-Entry System" means a form or system, as applicable, under which physical Bond certificates in fully registered form are issued to a Depository or to its nominee as Registered Owner, with the certificated Bonds being held by and "immobilized" in the custody of such Depository, and under which records maintained by persons, other than the School District or the Registration Agent, constitute the written record that identifies, and records the transfer of the beneficial "book-entry" interests in those Bonds.

"Brandon Valley School District 49-2" means the Brandon Valley School District 49-2, Minnehaha County, South Dakota.

"Business Manager" means the Business Manager of the School District appointed pursuant to the provisions of South Dakota Codified Laws Title 13 or, in the absence of such appointment or in the event the person so appointed is unable or incapable of acting in such capacity, the person appointed by the School Board to perform the duties otherwise performed by the Business Manager, or his designee.

"Closing Date" means the date the Bonds are exchanged for value.

"Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the applicable regulations of the United States Department of Treasury promulgated thereunder as in effect on the date of issuance of the Bonds.

"Depository" means any securities depository that is a clearing agency under federal laws operating and maintaining, with its participants or otherwise, a Book-Entry System, including, but not limited to DTC.

"District" means the Brandon Valley School District 49-2.

"DTC Participant(s)" means securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies and clearing corporations that have access to the DTC system.

"DTC" means the Depository Trust Company, a limited purpose company organized under the laws of the State of New York, and its successors and assigns.

"Escrow Agent" means The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as Escrow Agent under the Escrow Agreement, or its successor or successors under the terms of the Escrow Agreement

"Escrow Agreement" means the Refunding Escrow Agreement.

“FSA” means Financial Security Assurance Inc., 350 Park Ave, New York, New York 10022.

"Interest Payment Dates" means such January 1 and July 1 commencing January 1, 2006.

"Letter of Representation" means the Issuer Letter of Representations or Blanket Issuer Letter of Representations to DTC of the School District.

"Official Statement" and "Preliminary Official Statement" means that Official Statement and Preliminary Official Statement described in Section 8.2 hereof pertaining to the sale of the Bonds.

"Original Issue Discount or O.I.D.” means the difference between the issue price and the stated redemption price at maturity. The stated redemption price is determined without regard to optional call dates.

"Outstanding," "Bonds Outstanding," or "Outstanding Bonds" means, as of a particular date all Bonds issued and delivered under this Bond Resolution except: (1) any Bond paid or redeemed or otherwise canceled by the School District at or before such date; (2) any Bond for the payment of which cash, equal to the principal amount thereof with interest to date of maturity, shall have theretofore been deposited prior to maturity by the School District for the benefit of the Owner thereof; (3) any Bond for the redemption of which cash, equal to the redemption price thereof with interest to the redemption date, shall have theretofore been deposited with the Registration Agent and for which notice of redemption shall have been mailed in accordance with this Bond Resolution; (4) any Bond in lieu of or in substitution for which another Bond shall have been delivered pursuant to this Resolution, unless proof satisfactory to the School District is presented that any Bond, for which a Bond in lieu of or in substitution therefore shall have been delivered, is held by a bona fide purchaser, as that term is defined in Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code of the State, as amended, in which case both the Bond in lieu of or in substitution for which a new Bond has been delivered and such new Bond so delivered therefor shall be deemed Outstanding; and, (5) any Bond deemed paid under the provisions of Article VII of this Resolution, except that any such Bond shall be considered Outstanding until the maturity or redemption date thereof only for the purposes of being exchanged, transferred, or registered.

"Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, trust, or unincorporated organization, or a governmental entity or agency or political subdivision thereof.

"President" means the president of the School Board elected pursuant to the provisions of SDCL 13-8 or his or her designee acting on his or her behalf pursuant to the Charter.

"Purchase Agreement" means the Bond Purchase Agreement authorized pursuant to and described in Section 8.1 hereof by and between the School District and the Underwriter.

"Rating Agency" means Moody’s Investor’s Service, Inc., 99 Church Street, New York, New York 10007.

"Record Date" means December 15 and June 15 prior to the Interest Payment Dates.

"Refunded Bonds" means the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001 Bonds dated November 1, 2001.

"Refunding Escrow Agreement" means the agreement, dated as of the date of the Bonds, to be entered into by and between the School District and the Escrow Agent, in the form of the document attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit B, subject to such changes therein as shall be permitted by Section 9.1 hereof.

"Registration Agent" means The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, or its successor or successors hereafter appointed in the manner provided in Article VI hereof.

"Resolution" means this Bond Resolution.

"Schedule" the schedule which indicates the principal and interest payments on the Bonds.

"School Board" means the School Board of the School District elected pursuant to the provisions of the SDCL Title 13.

"School District" means the Brandon Valley School District 49-2.

"Series 2001 Bonds" means the School District’s outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001, dated November 1, 2001, to be redeemed July 1, 2011, as follows:

YEAR	AMOUNT	INTEREST RATE	CUSIP

2012	345,000	4.30%	105314 JT6
2013	395,000	4.40%	105314 JU3
2014	455,000	4.45%	105314 JV1
2015	515,000	4.55%	105314 JW9
2016	585,000	4.65%	105314 JX7
2017	660,000	4.70%	105314 JY5
2018	740,000	4.80%	105314 JZ2
2019	825,000	4.90%	105314 KA5
2020	920,000	4.95%	105314 KB3
2021	1,025,000	5.00%	105314 KC1
total	$6,465,000

"Underwriter" means Kirkpatrick Pettis, a Division of D.A. Davidson & Co. Fixed Income Capital Markets, Omaha, Nebraska, acting for and on behalf of itself and such securities dealers as it may designate.

"Vice-President" means the Vice-President of the School Board who may act for the president in the absence of the President.

Section 1.2. References to Resolution.

The words "hereof", "herein", "hereunder", and other words of similar import refer to this Bond Resolution as a whole.

Section 1.3. References to Articles, Sections, Etc.

References to Articles, Sections, and other subdivisions of this Bond Resolution are to the designated Articles, Sections, and other subdivisions of this Bond Resolution as originally adopted.

Section 1.4. Headings.

The headings of this Bond Resolution are for convenience only and shall not define or limit the provisions hereof.

ARTICLE II

FINDINGS

Section 2.1.

It is hereby found and determined by the School Board as follows:

(a) The refunding of the Refunded Bonds as set forth herein through the issuance of the Bonds will result in the reduction in debt service payable by the School District over the term of the Refunded Bonds thereby effecting a cost savings to the public;

(b) It is advantageous to the School District to deposit a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Bonds and other funds of the School District, if any, with the Escrow Agent pursuant to the Refunding Escrow Agreement which, together with investment income thereon, will be sufficient to pay principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Refunded Bonds;

(c) The School District hereby determines that all limitations upon the issuance of Bonds have been met and the Bonds are being authorized, issued and sold in accordance with the provisions of §§ 6-8B-30 to 6-8B-52, inclusive.

ARTICLE III

AUTHORITY, PLEDGE, AND LEVY

Section 3.1. Authority.

In order to (i) refund the Refunded Bonds and (ii) pay costs incident to the sale and issuance of the Bonds, there shall be issued pursuant to, and in accordance with, the provisions of the Act, the Bond Resolution, and other applicable provisions of law, General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the School District in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $6,595,000.

Section 3.2. Pledge.

The taxing powers of said School District shall be and they are hereby irrevocably pledged to the prompt and full payment of the principal of and interest on each and all of said Bonds as such principal and interest respectively become due. Pursuant to SDCL § 13-16-10, the School District does hereby pledge and provide for an annual tax sufficient to pay principal and interest on the Bonds when due.

Section 3.3. Levy of Taxes.

The District does hereby provide for an annual levy to produce collected taxes, taking into consideration an amount necessary to provide for delinquencies, reasonable reserve and mandatory early redemption, to pay principal and interest on the Bonds when due. The Business Manager is directed to provide the County Auditor of Minnehaha County with the Schedule. The Schedule is made a part this resolution as if stated in full and shall be open to public inspection at the office of the Business Manager. Said levies shall be irrepealable so long as any of the Bonds of said issue or interest thereon shall remain unpaid, except that the School Board of the District and the auditor shall have the power to reduce the levy as provided by SDCL §13-16-11.

ARTICLE IV

FORM, TERMS, EXECUTION, AND TRANSFER OF BONDS

Section 4.1. Authorized Bonds.

The aggregate principal amount of Bonds that may be issued under the Bond Resolution shall not exceed Six Million Five Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Dollars ($6,595,000).

Section 4.2. Form of Bonds; Execution.

(a) The Bonds are issuable only as fully registered Bonds, without coupons, in the denomination of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) or any integral multiple thereof (but no single Certificate shall represent installments of principal maturing on more than one date). All Bonds issued under the Resolution shall be substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto, and by this reference incorporated herein as fully as though copied.

(b) The Bonds shall be executed in such manner as may be prescribed by applicable law in the name and on behalf of the School District with the manual or facsimile signature of the President of the School Board, attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the Business Manager, and approved as to form and countersigned by a Resident Attorney by his manual or facsimile signature.

(c) In the event any officer whose manual or facsimile signature shall appear on any Bond shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of such Bond, such manual or such facsimile signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes as if he or she had remained in office until such delivery. Any Bond may bear the facsimile signature of, or may be manually signed by, such individuals who, at the actual time of the execution of such Bond, were the proper officers of the School District to sign such Bond, although on the date of the adoption by the School District of this Resolution, such individuals may not have been such officers.

Section 4.3. Maturities, Interest Rates, and Certain Other Provisions of Bonds.

(a) The Bonds shall become due and payable on July 1 of each year as follows:

YEAR	AMOUNT	INTEREST RATE
2012	$ 380,000	3.65%
2013	$ 430,000	3.80%
2014	$ 490,000	3.90%
2015	$ 550,000	3.95%
2016	$ 615,000	4.05%
2017	$ 690,000	4.00%
2018	$ 765,000	4.05%
2019	$ 845,000	4.10%
2020	$ 930,000	4.20%
2021	$ 900,000	4.25%
	$ 6,595,000

(b) The Bonds shall be designated "General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005", or such other designation as shall be determined by the School Board pursuant to Section 8.1 hereof. The Bonds shall bear interest from their date or from the most recent interest payment date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, until the principal amount of the Bond is paid, such interest (computed upon the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months) being payable on Interest payment Dates. Interest on each Bond shall be paid by wire transfer, check or draft of the Paying Agent, payable in lawful money of the United States of America, to the person in whose name such Bond is registered at the close of business on the Record Date. The principal of the Bond shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America at the principal office of the Paying Agent on the Bond Payment Date. Each Certificate shall state that it is issued pursuant to SDCL 6-8B.

(c) The Registration Agent shall make all interest payments with respect to the Bonds on each interest payment date directly to the registered owners as shown on the Bond registration records maintained by the Registration Agent as of the close of business on the Record Date by wire transfer, check or draft mailed to such owners at their addresses shown on said Bond registration records, without, except for final payment, the presentation or surrender of such registered Bonds, and all such payments shall discharge the obligations of the School District in respect of such Bonds to the extent of the payments so made. Payment of principal of and premium, if any, on the Bonds shall be made upon presentation and surrender of such Bonds to the Registration Agent as the same shall become due and payable.

Section 4.4. Negotiability of Bonds.

All Bonds issued under this Resolution shall be negotiable, subject to the provisions for registration and transfer contained in this Resolution and in the Bonds.

Section 4.5. Registration, Transfer and Exchange of Bonds.

(a) The Bonds are transferable only by presentation to the Registration Agent by the registered owner, or his legal representative duly authorized in writing, of the registered Bond(s) to be transferred with the form of assignment on the reverse side thereof completed in full and signed with the name of the registered owner as it appears upon the face of the Bond(s) accompanied by appropriate documentation necessary to prove the legal capacity of any legal representative of the registered owner. Upon receipt of the Bond(s) in such form and with such documentation, if any, the Registration Agent shall issue a new Bond or Bonds to the assignee(s) in $5,000 denominations, or integral multiples thereof, as requested by the registered owner requesting transfer. The Registration Agent shall not be required to transfer or exchange any Bond during the period commencing on a Record Date and ending on the corresponding interest payment date of such Bond, nor to transfer or exchange any Bond after the publication of notice calling such Bond for redemption has been made, nor to transfer or exchange any Bond during the period following the receipt of instructions from the School District to call such Bond for redemption; provided, the Registration Agent, at its option, may make transfers after any of said dates. No charge shall be made to any registered owner for the privilege of transferring any Bond, provided that any transfer tax relating to such transaction shall be paid by the registered owner requesting transfer. The person in whose name any Bond shall be registered shall be deemed and regarded as the absolute owner thereof for all purposes and neither the School District nor the Registration Agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary whether or not any payments due on the Bonds shall be overdue. Bonds, upon surrender to the Registration Agent, may, at the option of the registered owner, be exchanged for an equal aggregate principal amount of Bonds of the same maturity in any authorized denomination or denominations.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Bonds shall be registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, which will act as securities depository for the Bonds. References in this Section to a Bond or the Bonds shall be construed to mean the Bond or the Bonds that are held under the Book-Entry System. One Bond for each maturity shall be issued to DTC and immobilized in its custody. Unless otherwise provided herein, a Book-Entry System shall be employed, evidencing ownership of the Bonds in authorized denominations, with transfers of beneficial ownership affected on the records of DTC and the DTC Participants pursuant to rules and procedures established by DTC.

Each DTC Participant shall be credited in the records of DTC with the amount of such DTC Participant’s interest in the Bonds. Beneficial ownership interests in the Bonds may be purchased by or through DTC Participants. The holders of these beneficial ownership interests are herein referred to as the "Beneficial Owners." The Beneficial Owners shall not receive the Bonds representing their beneficial ownership interests. The ownership interests of each Beneficial Owner shall be recorded through the records of the DTC Participant from which such Beneficial Owner purchased its Bonds. Transfers of ownership interests in the Bonds shall be accomplished by book entries made by DTC and, in turn, by DTC Participants acting on behalf of Beneficial Owners. SO LONG AS CEDE & CO., AS NOMINEE FOR DTC, IS THE REGISTERED OWNER OF THE BONDS, THE REGISTRATION AGENT SHALL TREAT CEDE & CO., AS THE ONLY HOLDER OF THE BONDS FOR ALL PURPOSES UNDER THIS RESOLUTION, INCLUDING RECEIPT OF ALL PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM, IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS, RECEIPT OF NOTICES, VOTING AND REQUESTING OR DIRECTING THE REGISTRATION AGENT TO TAKE OR NOT TO TAKE, OR CONSENTING TO, CERTAIN ACTIONS UNDER THIS BOND RESOLUTION.

Payments of principal, interest, and redemption premium, if any, with respect to the Bonds, so long as DTC is the only owner of the Bonds, shall be paid by the Registration Agent directly to DTC or its nominee, Cede & Co., as provided in the Letter of Representation. DTC shall remit such payments to DTC Participants, and such payments thereafter shall be paid by DTC Participants to the Beneficial Owners. Neither the School District nor the Registration Agent shall be responsible or liable for payment by DTC or DTC Participants, for sending transaction statements or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing records maintained by DTC or DTC Participants.

In the event that (1) DTC determines not to continue to act as securities depository for the Bonds or (2) the School District determines that the continuation of the Book-Entry System of evidence and transfer of ownership of the Bonds would adversely affect their interests or the interests of the Beneficial Owners of the Bonds, the School District may discontinue the Book-Entry System with DTC. If the School District fails to identify another qualified securities depository to replace DTC, the School District shall cause the Registration Agent to authenticate and deliver replacement Bonds in the form of fully registered Bonds to each Beneficial Owner.

NEITHER THE SCHOOL DISTRICT NOR THE REGISTRATION AGENT SHALL HAVE ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR OBLIGATIONS TO ANY DTC PARTICIPANT OR ANY BENEFICIAL OWNER WITH RESPECT TO (i) THE BONDS; (ii) THE ACCURACY OF ANY RECORDS MAINTAINED BY DTC OR ANY DTC PARTICIPANT; (iii) THE PAYMENT BY DTC OR ANY DTC PARTICIPANT OF ANY AMOUNT DUE TO ANY BENEFICIAL OWNER IN RESPECT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS; (iv) THE DELIVERY OR TIMELINESS OF DELIVERY BY DTC OR ANY DTC PARTICIPANT OF ANY NOTICE DUE TO ANY BENEFICIAL OWNER THAT IS REQUIRED OR PERMITTED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS BOND RESOLUTION TO BE GIVEN TO BENEFICIAL OWNERS, (v) THE SELECTION OF BENEFICIAL OWNERS TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS IN THE EVENT OF ANY PARTIAL REDEMPTION OF THE BONDS; OR (vi) ANY CONSENT GIVEN OR OTHER ACTION TAKEN BY DTC, OR ITS NOMINEE, CEDE & CO., AS OWNER.

SO LONG AS A BOOK-ENTRY SYSTEM OF EVIDENCE OF TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF ALL THE BONDS IS MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE HEREWITH, THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE DELIVERY OF PHYSICAL BOND CERTIFICATES SHALL BE DEEMED INAPPLICABLE OR BE OTHERWISE SO CONSTRUED AS TO GIVE FULL EFFECT TO SUCH BOOK-ENTRY SYSTEM. IF THE PROVISIONS OF THE LETTER OF REPRESENTATION SHALL BE IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION AS SAID PROVISIONS RELATE TO DTC, THE PROVISIONS OF THE LETTER OF REPRESENTATION SHALL CONTROL.

Section 4.6. Mutilated, Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Bonds.

(a) In the event any Bond is mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed, the School District may execute, and upon the request of an Authorized Officer of the School District the Registration Agent shall authenticate and deliver, a new Bond of like maturity, interest rate, and principal amount, and bearing the same number (but with appropriate designation indicating that such new Bond is a replacement Bond) as the mutilated, destroyed, lost, or stolen Bond, in exchange for the mutilated Bond or in substitution for the Bond so destroyed, lost, or stolen. In every case of exchange or substitution, the Bondholder shall furnish to the School District and the Registration Agent: (1) such security or indemnity as may be required by them to save each of them harmless from all risks, however remote; and, (2) evidence to their satisfaction of the mutilation, destruction, loss, or theft of the subject Bond and the ownership thereof. Upon the issuance of any Bond upon such exchange or substitution, the School District and the Registration Agent may require the Owner thereof to pay a sum sufficient to defray any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto and any other expenses, including printing costs and counsel fees, of the School District and the Registration Agent. In the event any Bond which has matured or is about to mature shall become mutilated or be destroyed, lost, or stolen, the School District may, instead of issuing a Bond in exchange or substitution therefore, pay or authorize the payment of the same (without surrender thereof except in the case of a mutilated Bond) if the Owner thereof shall pay all costs and expenses, including attorneys fees, incurred by the School District and the Registration Agent in connection herewith, as well as a sum sufficient to defray any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto and shall furnish to the School District and the Registration Agent such security or indemnity as they may require to save them harmless and evidence to the satisfaction of the School District and the Registration Agent the mutilation, destruction, loss, or theft of such Bond and of the ownership thereof.

(b) Every Bond issued pursuant to the provisions of this section shall constitute an additional contractual obligation of the School District (whether or not the destroyed, lost, or stolen Bond shall be found at any time to be enforceable) and shall be entitled to all the benefits of this Bond Resolution equally and proportionately with any and all other Bonds duly issued under this Bond Resolution.

(c) All Bonds shall be held and owned upon the express condition that the provisions of this Section are exclusive, with respect to the replacement or payment of mutilated, destroyed, lost, or stolen Bonds, and, to the maximum extent legally permissible, shall preclude all other rights or remedies, notwithstanding any law or statute now existing or hereafter enacted to the contrary.

Section 4.7. Authentication.

The Registration Agent is hereby authorized to authenticate and deliver the Bonds to the Underwriter or as it may designate upon receipt by the School District of the proceeds of the sale thereof, to authenticate and deliver Bonds in exchange for Bonds of the same principal amount delivered for transfer upon receipt of the Bond(s) to be transferred in proper form with proper documentation as hereinabove described. The Bonds shall not be valid for any purpose unless authenticated by the Registration Agent by the manual signature of an officer thereof on the certificate set forth herein on the Bond form.

Section 4.8. Qualification for DTC.

The Registration Agent is hereby authorized to take such actions as may be necessary from time to time to qualify and maintain the Bonds for deposit with DTC, including but not limited to, wire transfers of interest and principal payments with respect to the Bonds, utilization of electronic book entry data received from DTC in place of actual delivery of Bonds and provision of notices with respect to Bonds registered by the DTC (or any of its designees identified to the Registration Agent) by overnight delivery, courier service, telegram, telecopy or other similar means of communication. No such arrangements with DTC may adversely affect the interest of any of the Owners of the Bonds, provided, however, that the Registration Agent shall not be liable with respect to any such arrangements it may make pursuant to this section.

Section 4.9. Designation of Bond Insurer.

FSA is designated the Bond Insurer for the Bonds. The sale of the Bonds provided in this resolution is made with the understanding that, as part of the discount upon the purchase price, there shall be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds the premium of FSA. The payments of principal and interest on the Bonds, as part of the terms of such purchase, are to be insured by FSA. The officers of the District are hereby authorized to take such actions as are necessary in obtaining the insurance. A form of the insurance policy shall be on file with the Business Manager of the District and open to public inspection. The final form of the insurance policy shall be as provided by FSA. The District shall, if required, pass additional supplemental resolutions, setting forth such terms as are required by Financial Security for the insurance of the Bonds.

Section 4.10. Designation of Rating Agency.

The District does hereby authorize the retention of the Rating Agency to rate the Bonds.

ARTICLE V

REDEMPTION OF BONDS PRIOR TO MATURITY

Section 5.1. Optional Redemption.

(a) Optional Redemption. The Bonds maturity on or after July 1, 2012 are callable in whole or in part anytime on or after July 1, 2011 or any date thereafter, at par plus accrued interest to the date set for redemption.

If less than all the Bonds shall be called for redemption, the maturities to be redeemed shall be selected by the School Board in its discretion. If less than all of the Bonds within a single maturity shall be called for redemption, the interests within the maturity to be redeemed shall be selected as follows:

(i) if the Bonds are being held under a Book-Entry System by DTC, or a successor Depository, the amount of the interest of each DTC Participant in the Bonds to be redeemed shall be determined by DTC, or such successor Depository, by lot or such other manner as DTC, or such successor Depository, shall determine; or

(ii) if the Bonds are not being held under a Book-Entry System by DTC, or a successor Depository, the Bonds within the maturity to be redeemed shall be selected by the Registration Agent by lot or such other random manner as the Registration Agent in its discretion shall determine.

(b) Pursuant to Section 8.1 hereof, the President and the Business Manager, or either of them, are authorized to sell the Bonds, or any maturities thereof, as term Bonds with mandatory redemption requirements corresponding to the maturities established pursuant to the terms hereof. In the event any or all the Bonds are sold as term Bonds, the School District shall redeem term Bonds on redemption dates corresponding to the maturity dates set forth herein, in aggregate principal amounts equal to the amounts established in the Resolution for each redemption date at a price of par plus accrued interest thereon to the date of redemption. The interest of each Participant in the term Bonds to be so redeemed shall be selected by DTC, or such Person as shall then be serving as the securities depository for the Bonds, using its procedures generally in use at that time. If DTC, or another securities depository is no longer serving as securities depository for the Bonds, the term Bonds to be so redeemed shall be selected by the Registration Agent by lot or such other random manner as the Registration Agent in its discretion shall select.

At its option, to be exercised on or before the forty-fifth (45th) day next preceding any such redemption date, the School District may (i) deliver to the Registration Agent for cancellation Bonds to be redeemed, in any aggregate principal amount desired, and/or (ii) receive a credit in respect of its redemption obligation under this mandatory redemption provision for any Bonds of the maturity to be redeemed which prior to said date have been purchased or redeemed (otherwise than through the operation of this mandatory sinking fund redemption provision) and canceled by the Registration Agent and not theretofore applied as a credit against any redemption obligation under this mandatory sinking fund provision. Each Bond so delivered or previously purchased or redeemed shall be credited by the Registration Agent at 100% of the principal amount thereof on the obligation of the School District on such payment date and any excess shall be credited on future redemption obligations in chronological order, and the principal amount of Bonds to be redeemed by operation of this mandatory sinking fund provision shall be accordingly reduced. The School District shall on or before the forty-fifth (45th) day next preceding each payment date furnish the Registration Agent with its certificate indicating whether or not and to what extent the provisions of clauses (i) and (ii) of this subsection are to be availed of with respect to such payment and confirm that funds for the balance of the next succeeding prescribed payment will be paid on or before the next succeeding payment date.

Section 5.2. Notice of Redemption.

(a) Notice of call for redemption, whether optional or mandatory, shall be given by the Registration Agent on behalf of the School District not less than thirty (30) nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the date fixed for redemption by sending an appropriate notice to the registered owners of the Bonds to be redeemed by first-class mail, postage prepaid, at the addresses shown on the Bond registration records of the Registration Agent as of the date of the notice; but neither failure to mail such notice nor any defect in any such notice so mailed shall affect the sufficiency of the proceedings for redemption of any of the Bonds for which proper notice was given. The Registration Agent shall mail said notices, in the case of mandatory redemption of term Bonds, as and when provided herein and in the Bonds, and, in the case of optional redemption, as and when directed by the School District pursuant to written instructions from an Authorized Representative of the School District given at least forty-five (45) days prior to the redemption date (unless a shorter notice period shall be satisfactory to the Registration Agent).

(b) Each notice required by this Section shall state: (1) the Bonds to be redeemed identified by CUSIP number and called amounts of each certificate (for partial calls), date of issue, interest rate, and maturity date; (2) the date fixed for redemption; (3) that such Bonds will be redeemed at the principal corporate trust office of the Registration Agent; (4) the redemption price to be paid; and, (5) that from and after the redemption date interest thereon shall cease to accrue. If at the time of notice of optional redemption, the School District shall not have deposited with the Registration Agent monies sufficient to redeem all the Bonds called for optional redemption, such notice may state that it is conditional, that is, subject to the deposit of the redemption monies with the Registration Agent not later than the opening of business on the redemption date, and such notice shall be of no effect unless monies are so deposited.

Section 5.3. Payment of Redeemed Bonds.

(a) If notice of redemption shall have been given in the manner and under the conditions provided in Section 5.2 hereof and if on the date so designated for redemption the Registration Agent shall hold sufficient monies to pay the redemption price of, and interest to the redemption date on, the Bonds to be redeemed as provided in this Bond Resolution, then: (1) the Bonds so called for redemption shall become and be due and payable at the redemption price provided for redemption of such Bonds on such date; (2) interest on the Bonds so called for redemption shall cease to accrue; and, (3) such Bonds shall no longer be Outstanding or secured by, or be entitled to, the benefits of the Resolution, except to receive payment of the redemption price thereof and interest thereon from monies then held by the Registration Agent.

(b) If on the redemption date, monies for the redemption of all Bonds or portions thereof to be redeemed, together with interest thereon to the redemption date, shall not be held by the Registration Agent so as to be available therefore on such date, the Bonds or portions thereof so called for redemption shall continue to bear interest until paid at the same rate as they would have borne had they not been called for redemption and shall continue to be secured by and be entitled to the benefits of the Resolution.

ARTICLE VI

REGISTRATION AGENT

Section 6.1. Appointment and Acceptance of Duties.

The School District hereby authorizes the Business Manager to appoint the Registration Agent with respect to the Bonds and authorizes and directs the Registration Agent to maintain Bond registration records with respect to the Bonds, to authenticate and deliver the Bonds as provided herein, either at original issuance, upon transfer, or as otherwise directed by the School District, to effect transfers of the Bonds, to give all notices of redemption as required herein, to make all payments of principal and interest with respect to the Bonds as provided herein, to cancel and destroy Bonds which have been paid at maturity or upon earlier redemption or submitted for exchange or transfer, to furnish the School District at least annually a certificate of destruction with respect to Bonds canceled and destroyed, and to furnish the School District at least annually an audit confirmation of Bonds paid, Bonds Outstanding and payments made with respect to interest on the Bonds. The President and the Business Manager, or either of them is hereby authorized to execute and the Business Manager is hereby authorized to attest such written agreement between the School District and the Registration Agent as they shall deem necessary or proper with respect to the obligations, duties and rights of the Registration Agent. The payment of all reasonable fees and expenses of the Registration Agent for the discharge of its duties and obligations hereunder or under any such agreement is hereby authorized and directed.

Section 6.2. Permitted Acts and Functions.

The Registration Agent may become the Owner of any Bonds, with the same rights as it would have if it were not a Registration Agent. The Registration Agent may act as an underwriter or fiscal agent in connection with the sale of the Bonds or of any other securities offered or issued by the School District.

Section 6.3. Resignation or Removal of the Registration Agent and Appointment of Successors.

(a) The Registration Agent may at any time resign and be discharged of the duties and obligations created by the Bond Resolution by giving at least sixty (60) calendar days’ written notice to the Business Manager. The Registration Agent may be removed at any time by the Business Manager, provided that such removal does not constitute a breach of any contractual agreement with any such Registration Agent, by filing written notice of such removal with such Registration Agent. Any successor Registration Agent shall be appointed by the Business Manager and shall be a trust company or a bank having the powers of a trust company, having a combined capital, surplus, and undivided profits aggregating at least Forty Million Dollars ($40,000,000), willing to accept the office of Registration Agent on reasonable and customary terms and authorized by law to perform all the duties imposed upon it by the Bond Resolution.

(b) In the event of the resignation or removal of the Registration Agent, such Registration Agent shall pay over, assign and deliver any monies and securities held by it as Registration Agent, and all books and records and other properties held by it as Registration Agent, to its successor, or if there be no successor then appointed, to the Business Manager until such successor be appointed.

Section 6.4. Merger or Consolidation of Registration Agent.

Any corporation or association into which the Registration Agent may be converted or merged, or with which it may be consolidated, or to which it may sell or transfer its trust business and assets as a whole, or substantially as a whole, or any corporation or association resulting from any such conversion, sale, merger, consolidation, or transfer to which it is a party shall be and become successor Registration Agent hereunder and shall be vested with all the trusts, powers, discretion, immunities, privileges, and other matters as was its predecessor, without the execution or filing of any instrument or any further act, deed, or conveyance on the part of any of the parties hereto, anything herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding. Upon any such conversion, merger, consolidation, sale or transfer, the Business Manager shall have the right and option, upon notice to such converted, merged, consolidated or acquiring entity, to remove such entity and appoint a successor thereto pursuant to the procedures and requirements set forth in Section 6.3 hereof.

ARTICLE VII

DEFEASANCE OF BONDS

Section 7.1. Defeasance of Bonds.

If the School District shall pay and discharge the indebtedness evidenced by any of the Bonds in any one or more of the following ways, to wit:

(a) By paying or causing to be paid, by deposit of sufficient funds as and when required with the Registration Agent, the principal of and interest on such Bonds as and when the same become due and payable;

(b) By depositing or causing to be deposited with any trust company or financial institution whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or similar federal agency and which has trust powers ("an Agent"; which Agent may be the Registration Agent) in trust or escrow, on or before the date of maturity or redemption, sufficient money or Federal Obligations, as hereafter defined, the principal of and interest on which, when due and payable, will provide sufficient moneys to pay or redeem such Bonds and to pay premium, if any, and interest thereon when due until the maturity or redemption date (provided, if such Bonds are to be redeemed prior to maturity thereof, proper notice of such redemption shall have been given or adequate provision shall have been made for the giving of such notice);

and if the School District shall also pay or cause to be paid all other sums payable hereunder by the School District with respect to such Bonds, or make adequate provision therefor, and by resolution of the Governing Body instruct any such Escrow Agent to pay amounts when and as required to the Registration Agent for the payment of principal of and interest and redemption premiums, if any, on such Bonds when due, then and in that case the indebtedness evidenced by such Bonds shall be discharged and satisfied and all covenants, agreements and obligations of the School District to the holders of such Bonds shall be fully discharged and satisfied and shall thereupon cease, terminate and become void.

If the School District shall pay and discharge the indebtedness evidenced by any of the Bonds in the manner provided in either clause (a) or clause (b) above, then the registered owners thereof shall thereafter be entitled only to payment out of the money or Federal Obligations deposited as aforesaid.

Except as otherwise provided in this Section, neither Federal Obligations nor moneys deposited with the Registration Agent pursuant to this Section nor principal or interest payments on any such Federal Obligations shall be withdrawn or used for any purpose other than, and shall be held in trust for, the payment of the principal and premium, if any, and interest on said Bonds; provided that any cash received from such principal or interest payments on such Federal Obligations deposited with the Registration Agent, (A) to the extent such cash will not be required at any time for such purpose, shall be paid over to the School District as received by the Registration Agent and (B) to the extent such cash will be required for such purpose at a later date, shall, to the extent practicable, be reinvested in Federal Obligations maturing at times and in amounts sufficient to pay when due the principal and premium, if any, and interest to become due on said Bonds on or prior to such redemption date or maturity date thereof, as the case may be, and interest earned from such reinvestments shall be paid over to the School District, as received by the Registration Agent. For the purposes of this Section, Federal Obligations shall mean direct obligations of, or obligations, the principal of and interest on which are guaranteed by, the United States of America, or any agency thereof, obligations of any agency or instrumentality of the United States or any other obligations at the time of the purchase thereof are permitted investments under South Dakota Law for the purposes described in this Section, which Bonds or other obligations shall not be subject to redemption prior to their maturity other than at the option of the registered owner thereof.

ARTICLE VIII

SALE OF BONDS AND DEPOSIT OF PROCEEDS

Section 8.1. Sale of Bonds.

The Bonds shall be sold to the Underwriter at a price of not less than ninety-nine percent (99%) of par less any Original Issue Discount on the Bonds plus accrued interest. The President and the Business Manager, or either of them, in consultation with the Underwriter, is authorized to make such changes in the structuring of the terms and sale of the Bonds as they shall deem necessary to maximize the savings from the refunding of the Refunded Bonds. In this regard, they, or either of them, in consultation with the Underwriter, are authorized to cause to be sold an aggregate principal amount of the Bonds less than that authorized herein, cause fewer than all the Refunded Bonds to be refunded, to sell any or all of the Bonds as term Bonds with annual mandatory redemption requirements which will produce substantially the same annual principal reductions as authorized herein, to change the dated date of the Bonds, and to adjust principal and interest payment dates and redemption dates of the Bonds. The form of the Bond set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto shall be conformed to reflect any changes, if any, as hereinbefore mentioned. The President and the Business Manager, or either of them, are hereby authorized to execute and the Business Manager is authorized to attest the Purchase Agreement with the Underwriter providing for the purchase and sale of the Bonds. The Purchase Agreement shall be in form and content acceptable to the President and Business Manager, the execution thereof by either of them to constitute conclusive evidence thereof, and approved as to form and legality by the District’s attorney; provided the Purchase Agreement effects the sale of the Bonds in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution, and is not inconsistent with the terms hereof. The President and the Business Manager, are authorized to cause the Bonds to be authenticated and delivered by the Registration Agent to the Underwriter and to execute, publish, and deliver all certificates and documents, including the Official Statement, and closing certificates and documents, as they shall deem necessary in connection with the sale and delivery of the Bonds.

Section 8.2. Official Statement.

The President, Business Manager, and the Underwriter are hereby authorized and directed to provide for the preparation and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement describing the Bonds in the form of the Preliminary Official Statement attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof (the "Preliminary Official Statement"). After the Bonds have been sold, the President and Business Manager shall make such completions, omissions, insertions and changes in the Preliminary Official Statement not inconsistent with this resolution as are necessary or desirable to complete it as a final Official Statement for purposes of Rule 15c2-12(e)(3) of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The President and Business Manager shall arrange for the delivery to the successful bidder on the Bonds of a reasonable number of copies of the Official Statement within seven business days after the Bonds have been sold for delivery by the Underwriter to each potential investor requesting a copy of the Official Statement.

The President and Business Manager are authorized, on behalf of the School District, to deem the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement in final form, each to be final as of its date within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12(b)(1), except for the omission in the Preliminary Official Statement of certain pricing and other information allowed to be omitted pursuant to such Rule 15c2-12(b)(1). The distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement in final form shall be conclusive evidence that each has been deemed in final form as of its date by the School District except for the omission in the Preliminary Official Statement of such pricing and other information.

Section 8.3. Disposition of Bond Proceeds.

The proceeds of the sale of the Bonds shall be disbursed as follows:

(a) An amount representing accrued interest on the Bonds from the dated date to the closing date shall be deposited to the appropriate fund of the School District to be used to pay interest on the Bonds on the first interest payment date following delivery of the Bonds.

(b) An amount which, together with other legally available funds of the School District, if any, and investment earnings thereon and on said Bond proceeds, will be sufficient to pay principal of and premium on the Refunded Bonds to their earliest optional redemption dates and interest on the Bonds to and including July 1, 2011 shall be transferred to the Escrow Agent under the Escrow Agreement to be deposited to the escrow fund established thereunder to be held and applied as provided therein;

(c) The remaining proceeds of the sale of the Bonds shall be used to pay the costs of issuance and sale of the Bonds including necessary legal, accounting and fiscal expenses, printing, engraving, advertising and similar expenses, administrative and clerical costs, rating agency fees, Registration Agent fees, and other necessary miscellaneous expenses incurred in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bonds. Any funds remaining after payment of said expenses shall be used to pay interest on the Bonds on the first interest payment date following delivery of the Bonds.

Section 8.4. Tax Matters.

(a) The School District covenants and agrees with the registered owners from time to time of the Bonds that it will not take or permit to be taken by any of its officers, employees or agents any action which would cause the interest on the Bonds to become includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes under the Code and applicable Treasury Regulations (the "Regulations"), and covenants to take any and all actions within its powers to ensure that the basic interest on the Bonds will not become includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes under the Code and the Regulations.

(b) The President and the Business Manager, being the officers of the District charged with the responsibility for issuing the Bonds pursuant to this Resolution are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver to the Underwriter thereof a certificate in accordance with the provisions of Section 148 of the Code, and Section 1.148-2(b) of the Regulations, stating that on the basis of facts, estimates and circumstances in existence on the date of issue and delivery of the Bonds, it is reasonably expected that the proceeds of the Bonds will be used in a manner that would not cause the Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of Section 148 of the Code and the Regulations.

(c) The District further certifies and covenants as follows with respect to the requirements of Section 148 of the Code that the District reasonably expects, as of the Bond Date, that the aggregate face amount of all tax exempt bonds (other than private activity bonds) issued by it and all subordinate entities during the calendar year of 2005 will not exceed $10,000,000.

(d) The District shall file with the Secretary of the Treasury a statement concerning the Bonds containing the information required by Section 149(e) of the Code.

(e) Pursuant to Section 265(b)(3)(B)(ii) of the Code, the District hereby designates the Bonds as "qualified tax-exempt obligations" for purposes of Section 265(b)(3) of the Code. The District hereby represents that it does not anticipate that obligations bearing interest not includable in gross income for purposes of federal income taxation under Section 103 of the Code (including refunding obligations as provided in Section 265 (b) (3) of the Code and including "qualified 501 (c) (3) bonds" but excluding other "private activity Bonds," as defined in Sections 141(a) and 145(a) of the Code) will be issued by or on behalf of the District and all "subordinate entities" of the District in 2005 in an amount greater than $10,000,000.

ARTICLE IX

ESCROW AGREEMENT AND NOTICE OF REFUNDING

Section 9.1 Authorization of Escrow Agreement.

For the purpose of providing for the payment of the principal of and premium and interest on the Refunded Bonds, there is hereby authorized to be executed and delivered on behalf of the School District a Refunding Escrow Agreement with the Escrow Agent and to be deposited with the Escrow Agent the amount described in Section 8.3(b) hereof to be used by the Escrow Agent to purchase the investments provided therein; provided, however, that the yield on such investments shall be determined in such manner that none of the Bonds will be an "arbitrage bond" within the meaning of Section 148(a) of the Code. The form of Escrow Agreement presented to this meeting and attached hereto as Exhibit B is hereby in all respects approved, and the President or Business Manager is hereby authorized to execute and the Business Manager to attest the Escrow Agreement on behalf of the School District in substantially the form thereof, with such changes as may be approved by the President or Business Manager, including the inclusion of directions as to investment and reinvestment of funds or directions to enter into such investment contracts as shall be advantageous to the School District, the execution thereof by either of them to constitute conclusive evidence of the approval of all such changes; provided the Agreement shall be approved as to form and legality by the School District’s attorney. The Escrow Agent is hereby authorized and directed to hold and administer all funds deposited in trust for the payment when due of principal of and premium and interest on the Refunded Bonds and to exercise such duties as set forth in the Escrow Agreement.

Section 9.2 Notice of Refunding.

Prior to the issuance of the Bonds, notice of the School District’s intention to refund the Refunded Bonds shall be given, at the direction of the Business Manager, by the respective paying agents for the Refunded Bonds, via first-class mail to the respective Registered Owners of the Refunded Bonds. Such notice shall be in substantially the form as provided in Exhibit C attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.

ARTICLE X

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 10.1. Failure to Present Bonds.

(a) Subject to the provisions of Section 4.7 hereof, in the event any Bond shall not be presented for payment when the principal or redemption price hereof becomes due, either at maturity or at the date fixed for prior redemption thereof or otherwise, and in the event monies sufficient to pay such Bond shall be held by the Registration Agent for the benefit of the Owner thereof, all liability of the School District to such Owner for the payment of such Bond shall forthwith cease, determine, and be completely discharged. Whereupon, the Registration Agent shall hold such monies, without liability for interest thereon, for the benefit of the Owner of such Bond who shall thereafter be restricted exclusively to such monies for any claim under the Resolution or on, or with respect to, said Bond.

(b) If any Bond shall not be presented for payment within a period of five years following the date when such Bond becomes due, whether by maturity or otherwise, the Registration Agent shall, subject to the provisions of any applicable escheat or other similar law, pay to the School District any monies then held by the Registration Agent for the payment of such Bond and such Bond shall (subject to the defense of any applicable statute of limitation) thereafter constitute an unsecured obligation of the School District.

Section 10.2. Payments Due on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.

In any case where the date of maturity or interest on or principal of any Bond, or the date fixed for redemption of any Bond, shall be a Saturday or Sunday or shall be, at the place designated for payment, a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions similar to the Registration Agent are authorized by law to close, then the payment of the interest on, or the principal, or the redemption price of, such Bond need not be made on such date but must be made on the next succeeding day not a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday or a day upon which banking institutions similar to the Registration Agent are authorized by law to close, with the same force and effect as if made on the date of maturity or the date fixed for redemption, and no interest shall accrue for the period after such date.

Section 10.3. Miscellaneous Acts.

The appropriate officers of the School District are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to do any and all such acts and things, and to execute, acknowledge, deliver, and, if applicable file or record, or cause to be filed or recorded, in any appropriate public offices, all such documents, instruments, and certifications, in addition to those acts, things, documents, instruments, and certifications hereinbefore authorized and approved, as may, in their discretion, be necessary or desirable to implement or comply with the intent of the Bond Resolution, or any of the documents herein authorized and approved, or for the authorization, issuance, and delivery by the School District of the Bonds.

Section 10.4. Amendment.

The School Board is hereby authorized to make such amendments to the Bond Resolution as will not impair the rights of the Bondholders.

Section 10.5. No Recourse Under Bond Resolution or on Bonds.

All stipulations, promises, agreements, and obligations of the School District contained in the Initial Resolutions or the Resolution shall be deemed to be the stipulations, promises, agreements, and obligations of the School District and not of any officer, director, or employee of the School District in his or her individual capacity, and no recourse shall be had for the payment of the principal of or interest on the Bonds or for any claim based thereon or on the Initial Resolution or the Resolution against any officer, director, or employee of the School District or against any official or individual executing the Bonds.

Section 10.6. Partial Invalidity.

If any one or more of the provisions of the Bond Resolution, or of any exhibit or attachment thereto, shall be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, by final decree of any court of lawful jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof, or of any exhibit or attachment thereto, but the Bond Resolution, and the exhibits and attachments thereto, shall be construed the same as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein, or therein, as the case may be.

Section 10.7. Continuing Disclosure.

The School District hereby covenants and agrees that it will provide financial information upon request and material event notices as required by Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities Exchange Commission for the Bonds. The President is authorized to execute at the Closing of the sale of the Bonds, an agreement for the benefit of and enforceable by the owners of the Bonds specifying the details of the financial information and material event notices to be provided and its obligations relating thereto. Failure of the School District to comply with the undertaking herein described and to be detailed in said closing agreement, shall not be a default hereunder, but any such failure shall entitle the owner or owners of any of the Bonds to take such actions and to initiate such proceedings as shall be necessary and appropriate to cause the School District to comply with its undertaking as set forth herein and in said agreement, including the remedies of mandamus and specific performance.

Section 10.8. Conflicting Resolutions Repealed.

All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.

Section 10.9. Effective Date.

This Bond Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of the School District requiring it.

EXHIBIT A-(FORM OF BOND)

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA

BRANDON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 49-2

MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA

GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2005

REGISTERED	REGISTERED
No. «No»	$«AMOUNT» .00

Interest Rate	Maturity Date	Bond Date	CUSIP No.
«INTEREST_RATE» %	«maturity»		105314 «cusip»

Registered Owner: Cede & Co.

55 Water Street, 1st Floor.

New York, New York 10041

Tax ID #13-2555119

Principal Amount: «Dollarlong» AND NO\100 DOLLARS

REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE TO THE FURTHER PROVISIONS OF THE BOND SET FORTH ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES, WHICH FURTHER PROVISIONS SHALL FOR ALL PURPOSES HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS IF SET FORTH AT THIS PLACE.

It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, acts and things required by law to exist or to be done precedent to and in the issuance of this Bond did exist, have happened, been done and performed in regular and due form and time as required by law. This Bond is issued in full compliance with SDCL §§6-8B-30 to 6-8B-52, inclusive, and is incontestable for any cause after their delivery.

This Bond shall not be valid or become obligatory for any purpose or be entitled to any benefit or security under the Resolution until it shall have been authenticated by the execution by the Registrar of the certificate of authentication endorsed hereon.

Financial Security Assurance Inc. (“Financial Security”), New York, New York, has delivered its municipal bond insurance policy with respect to the scheduled payments due of principal of and interest on this Bond to The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, South Dakota or its successor, as paying agent for the Bonds (the “Paying Agent”). Said Policy is on file and available for inspection at the principal office of the Paying Agent and a copy thereof may be obtained from Financial Security or the Paying Agent.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the School District has caused this Bond to be signed by the manual or facsimile signature of its President of the School Board of the School District and to be countersigned by the manual or facsimile signature of its Business Manager all as of the Bond Date specified above.

ATTEST:

Business Manager

COUNTERSIGNED:

Resident Attorney

Brandon Valley School District 49-2 South Dakota

By:

President of the School Board

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION

This Bond is a Bond of the series designated therein and has been issued under the provisions of the within-mentioned Resolution and the date of its authentication is __________, 2005.

The First National Bank in Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Bond Registrar and Paying Agent

By: _________________________________

Authorized Officer

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the Brandon Valley School District 49-2, Brandon, South Dakota (the "School District"), in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, hereby acknowledges itself to owe and for value received promises to pay, to the Registered Owner mentioned above in lawful money of the United States of America, together with interest thereon from the Bond Date mentioned above at the Interest Rate mentioned above. The interest hereon is payable January 1, 2006, and semiannually thereafter on January 1 and July 1 in each year to maturity or earlier redemption by wire transfer, check or draft mailed to the Registered Owner at its address as it appears on the Bond registration books of the School District maintained by The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as Bond registrar and paying agent (the "Registrar"), on the close of business on December 15 and June 15 immediately preceding the interest payment date (the “Record Date”). The principal hereof due at maturity or upon redemption prior to maturity is payable at the office of Registrar upon presentation and surrender of this Bond at maturity or upon earlier redemption. The principal of, premium (if any) and interest on this Bond is payable in any coin or currency of the United States of America which, at the time of payment, is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts.

This Bond is one of an authorized issue of Bonds limited in aggregate principal amount to a maximum of $6,595,000 (the "Bonds") the proceeds of this refunding issue (Series 2005), combined with interest earnings in the escrow account, will be used for the purpose of providing interest payments on these refunding bonds (Series 2005) from April 15, 2005 to and including July 1, 2011, and principal in the amount of $6,465,000 of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001, dated November 1, 2001 to be redeemed on July 1, 2011; pursuant to a resolution duly and regularly adopted by the School District on April 11, 2005 (the “Bond Resolution”), and are subject to all the provisions and limitations of the Resolution and Chapters 13-16 and 6-8B, South Dakota Codified Laws, as amended. The District has levied an irrepealable General Obligation levy for the payment of the Bonds.

All Bonds maturing on or after July 1, 2012 are subject to prior redemption in inverse serial order at the option of the District on July 1, 2011 or any date thereafter, at a price equal to the principal amount thereof and accrued interest to the redemption date.

This Bond is transferable by the registered holder hereof in person or by his attorney duly authorized in writing at the office of the Bond Registrar in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, but only in the manner, subject to the limitations and upon payment of the charges provided in the Bond Resolution, and upon surrender and cancellation of this Bond. Upon such transfer a new Bond or Bonds of authorized denomination of the same maturity and for the same aggregate principal amount will be issued to the transferee in exchange therefore.

The School District and the Bond Registrar may deem and treat the registered holder hereof as the absolute owner hereof and neither the School District nor the Bond Registrar shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.

The School District has in the Resolution designated such issue of Bonds as "qualified tax-exempt obligations" pursuant to Section 265(b)(3)(B)(III) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

BOND OPINION

$6,595,000

Brandon Valley School District 49-2

Minnehaha County, South Dakota

General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as bond counsel in connection with the issuance by the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 (the "Issuer") of $6,595,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005, dated April 15, 2005, (the "Bonds"). We have examined such certified proceedings and other papers as we deem necessary to render this opinion.

We have not been engaged or undertaken to review the accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of the Official Statement or other offering material relating to the Bonds and we express no opinion relating thereto.

As to questions of fact material to our opinion, we have relied upon the certified proceedings and other certifications of public officials furnished to us, without undertaking to verify such facts by independent investigation.

Based upon the foregoing, we are of the opinion that, under existing law:

1. The Bonds are valid and binding general obligations of the Issuer.

2. All taxable property in the territory of the Issuer is subject to ad valorem taxation without limitation as to rate or amount to pay the Bonds. The Issuer is required by law to include in its annual tax levy the principal and interest coming due on the Bonds to the extent the necessary funds are not provided from other sources.

3. The Bonds have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Issuer pursuant to a resolution passed April 11, 2005 in full compliance with SDCL §§ 6-8B-30 to 6-8B-52 and are valid and binding general obligations of the Issuer.

4. The interest on the Bonds is excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes and is not an item of tax preference for purposes of the federal alternative minimum tax imposed on individuals and corporations; it should be noted, however, that for the purpose of computing the alternative minimum tax imposed on certain corporations as defined for federal income tax purposes, such interest is taken into account in determining adjusted current earnings. The opinions set forth in the preceding sentence are subject to the condition that the Issuer comply with all requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended, that must be satisfied subsequent to the issuance of the Bonds in order that interest thereon be, or continue to be, excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes. The Issuer has covenanted to comply with each such requirement. Failure to comply with certain of such requirements may cause the inclusion of interest on the Bonds in gross income for federal income tax purposes to be retroactive to the date of issuance of the Bonds. We express no opinion regarding other federal tax consequences arising with respect to the Bonds.

5. The Bonds are exempt from all taxation as property by the State of South Dakota, its subdivisions and municipalities and bear interest not includible in the gross income of the recipient for purposes of computing any tax imposed by the provisions of South Dakota law. Under existing law, the interest on the Bonds is includible in "taxable income" for the State of South Dakota income tax purposes when the recipient is a "financial institution" as defined by Chapter 10-43, South Dakota Codified Laws, according to present state laws, regulations and decisions. We express no further opinions regarding other South Dakota tax consequences arising with regard to the Bonds.

6. The Bonds are qualified tax-exempt obligations within the meaning of Section 265(b)(3) of the Code.

It is to be understood that the rights of the holders of the Bonds and the enforceability thereof may be subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors' rights heretofore or hereafter enacted to the extent constitutionally applicable and that their enforcement may be subject to the exercise of judicial discretion in accordance with general principles of equity and subject to regulatory requirements under the laws of the United States and of the State of South Dakota.

Danforth & Meierhenry, LLP

AS PROVIDED IN THE RESOLUTION REFERRED TO HEREIN, UNTIL THE TERMINATION OF THE SYSTEM OF BOOK-ENTRY-ONLY TRANSFERS THROUGH DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, NEW YORK, NEW YORK (TOGETHER WITH ANY SUCCESSOR SECURITIES DEPOSITORY APPOINTED PURSUANT TO THE RESOLUTION, "DTC"), AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE CONTRARY, A PORTION OF THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THIS BOND MAY BE PAID OR REDEEMED WITHOUT SURRENDER HEREOF TO THE REGISTRAR. DTC OR A NOMINEE, TRANSFEREE OR ASSIGNEE OF DTC OF THIS BOND MAY NOT RELY UPON THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT INDICATED HEREON AS THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT HEREOF OUTSTANDING AND UNPAID. THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT HEREOF OUTSTANDING AND UNPAID SHALL FOR ALL PURPOSES BE THE AMOUNT DETERMINED IN THE MANNER PROVIDED IN THE RESOLUTION.

UNLESS THIS BOND IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED OFFICER OF DTC (A) TO THE REGISTRAR FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER OR EXCHANGE OR (B) TO THE REGISTRAR FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL, AND ANY BOND ISSUED IN REPLACEMENT HEREOF OR SUBSTITUTION HEREFOR IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF DTC AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO DTC OR ITS NOMINEE, ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL BECAUSE ONLY THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, DTC OR ITS NOMINEE, HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.

(Form of Assignment)

FOR VALUE RECEIVED the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto

the within Bond and all rights thereunder, and hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints

attorney to transfer the within Bond on the books kept for registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the premises.

Dated:

NOTICE: The signature to this Assignment must correspond with the name as it appears upon the face of the within Bond in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever.

EXHIBIT B

Escrow Agreement

This Escrow Agreement, dated as of April 15, 2005, among Brandon Valley School District 49-2, school district organized under the laws of South Dakota (the "School"), and The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, a national banking association duly organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, with its principal office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (the "Escrow Agent"), in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements herein set forth:

WITNESSETH:

ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS

The following words and terms used in this Escrow Agreement shall have the following meanings unless the context or use clearly indicates another or different meaning:

1.1. "Arbitrage Yield" means 4.157715% as calculated on the Bonds in accordance with the Code and regulations.

1.2. "Bonds" mean the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005 dated April 15, 2005 and issued in a principal amount of $6,595,000.

1.3. "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and all lawful regulations promulgated thereunder, including temporary regulations.

1.4. "Escrow Account" means the trust account established under this Escrow Agreement and comprised of the Government Securities and a certain beginning deposit of cash as more fully described in Exhibit A.

1.5. "Escrow Agent" means The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, a national banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, with its principal office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, not individually but in the capacity for the uses and purposes hereinafter mentioned, or any successor thereto.

1.6. "Escrow Agreement" means this Escrow Agreement among the School and the Escrow Agent.

1.7. "Government Securities "means direct general obligations of, or obligations the payment of the principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America.

1.8. "Issuer" means the Brandon Valley School District 49-2, Brandon Valley, South Dakota, a municipality and public body under South Dakota Codified Laws, Title 13 and South Dakota Codified Laws, Chapter 6-8B, as amended.

1.9. "Paying Agent" means The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as paying agent for the Refunded Bonds.

1.10. "Redemption Date" means July 1, 2011.

1.11. "Refunded Bonds" means the remaining maturities of the $7,900,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001 dated November 1, 2001 of the years and in the principal amounts and bearing interest at the rates per annum as follows:

YEAR	AMOUNT	INTEREST RATE	CUSIP

2012	$ 345,000	4.30%	105314 JT6
2013	$ 395,000	4.40%	105314 JU3
2014	$ 455,000	4.45%	105314 JV1
2015	$ 515,000	4.55%	105314 JW9
2016	$ 585,000	4.65%	105314 JX7
2017	$ 660,000	4.70%	105314 JY5
2018	$ 740,000	4.80%	105314 JZ2
2019	$ 825,000	4.90%	105314 KA5
2020	$ 920,000	4.95%	105314 KB3
2021	$ 1,025,000	5.00%	105314 KC1
TOTAL	$ 6,465,000

1.11 "Verification Agent" means Kirkpatrick Pettis Quantitative Group

ARTICLE II. CREATION OF ESCROW

2.1. The Issuer has issued the Series 2005 Bonds. A portion of the proceeds of the Series 2005 Bonds are to be applied by the Issuer to refund the Refunded Bonds. The Issuer shall deposit with the Escrow Agent money sufficient to provide a beginning on demand deposit and to purchase on behalf of the Issuer the Government Securities in order to cause the Refunded Bonds to be deemed paid in full on Redemption Date. The School represents, covenants and agrees that such deposit and securities will provide all moneys necessary to pay on Redemption Date all interest on the Bonds and principal on the Refunded

Bonds to said date and to pay the principal of the Refunded Bonds maturing on said date and to pay on Redemption Date the applicable redemption price of the Refunded Bonds maturing on Redemption Date.

2.2. The Escrow Agent and the Issuer have each received the report of Verification Agent attached hereto as Exhibit B to this Escrow Agreement, that the principal of and income to be received from the Government Securities, when paid at maturity and applicable interest payment dates, and the cash deposited at the time of the delivery of the Bonds, will be sufficient, at all times pending the final payment upon redemption of the Refunded Bonds to pay the maturing principal amount of and the interest accruing on the Bonds to and including Redemption Date as set forth in said Exhibit B.

ARTICLE III. COVENANTS OF ESCROW AGENT

3.1. Subject to the limitations set forth in Section 3.5 hereof, the Escrow Agent will hold the Government Securities and all interest income or profit derived therefrom and all uninvested cash in an irrevocable segregated and separate trust fund account for the sole and exclusive benefit of the holders of the Refunded Bonds until final payment thereof at maturity or upon notice of redemption crossover advance refunding thereof on the dates specified in Section 2.2 hereof.

3.2. The Escrow Agent will reinvest, to the extent practicable, all available uninvested balances (rounded to an even $1,000) in the Escrow Account on deposit from time to time, whenever said balances exceed $1,000, but only in obligations issued by the United States Treasury at a "Yield", as defined in the Code, not in excess of Arbitrage Yield. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Escrow Agent may reinvest such balances in United States Treasury obligations at a yield in excess of Arbitrage Yield in the event it first receives an opinion of nationally recognized bond counsel stating that such reinvestment will not cause the interest on the Refunded Bonds or the Bonds to be includible in gross income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes, nor violate the covenants of the School not to cause the Refunded Bonds or the Bonds, respectively, to become "arbitrage bonds" under the Code.

Such investments of the Escrow Account shall be made to the extent permitted by, and shall be made (with respect to investments in SLGs) in accordance with, the applicable statutes, rules and regulations governing such investments issued by the Bureau of Public Debt. The Escrow Agent shall hold balances not so invested in the Escrow Account on demand and in trust for the purposes hereof in Eligible Investments as defined in the Escrow Agreement.

3.3. The Escrow Agent will take no action in the investment or securing of the proceeds of the Government Securities which would cause the Refunded Bonds or the Bonds to be classified as "arbitrage bonds" under the Code, provided, it shall be under no duty to affirmatively inquire whether the Government Securities as deposited are properly invested under the Code, and, provided, further, it may rely on all specific directions in this Escrow Agreement in the investment or reinvestment of balances held hereunder.

3.4. The Escrow Agent will promptly collect the principal, interest or profit from the Government Securities and promptly apply the same as necessary as provided herein to pay the principal on the Refunded Bonds and interest on the Bonds to and including Redemption Date and on Redemption Date will apply said amounts to the payment of the Refunded Bonds maturing on Redemption Date.

3.5. The Escrow Agent will remit to the Paying Agent, in good funds before each interest and principal payment date occurring on or prior to Redemption Date with respect to the Refunded Bonds moneys sufficient to pay such interest and principal as will meet the requirements for the timely payment of the interest on and principal of the Refunded Bonds and will remit to the Paying Agent in good funds on Redemption Date, for the benefit of the Refunded Bonds maturing on Redemption Date and thereafter, moneys sufficient to pay such redemption price as will meet the requirements for timely payment upon redemption of such Refunded Bonds as set out in the report described in Section 2.2 hereof, and such remittances shall fully release and discharge the Escrow Agent from any further duty or obligation thereto under this Escrow Agreement.

3.6. The Escrow Agent will make no payment of fees, due or to become due, of the Escrow Agent or the Paying Agent and the School covenants to pay the same as they become due.

3.7. The fees, charges and expenses of the Escrow Agent shall be $1,500 and Kirkpatrick Pettis covenants to pay the same as they become due.

3.8. All of the Refunded Bonds due on July 1, 2011 or thereafter have been called for advance refunding and payment prior to maturity on Redemption Date. The Refunded Bonds will provide for and give a timely notice of the advance refunding of the Refunded Bonds. The form and time of the giving of such notice shall be as specified in Section 3.9 hereof. The School shall reimburse the Paying Agent for its

actual out of pocket expenses incurred in the giving of such notice, but the failure of the Issuer to make such payment shall not in any respect whatsoever relieve the Escrow Agent from carrying out any of the duties, terms or provisions of this Escrow Agreement.

3.9. The time, manner and form of giving notice of the call for advance refunding of the Refunded Bonds shall be as follows:

(a) Advance Notice of Redemption:

Within 30 days of the execution and delivery of this Escrow Agreement, the Paying Agent shall give notice of the advance refunding of the Refunded Bonds in substantially the form provided herein.

(b) Notice of Redemption:

Written notice of the exercise of the option to redeem the Refunded Bonds due on or after July 1, 2011 shall be given to the registered holders thereof by first class mail, postage prepaid, mailed not less than thirty (30) or more than sixty (60) days prior to the redemption date; and such notice shall designate the date and place of redemption of such Refunded Bonds and the aggregate principal amount of the Refunded Bonds to be redeemed, shall state the redemption price, and shall indicate that on such date the Refunded Bonds will be redeemed by payment of the redemption price therefor, and that from and after the designated redemption date interest in respect of the Refunded Bonds so called for redemption shall cease.

The forms of the notices shall be substantially set forth in Exhibit C attached hereto.

3.10. The Escrow Agent has all the powers and duties herein set forth with no liability in connection with any act or omission to act hereunder, except for its own negligence or willful breach of trust, and shall be under no obligation to institute any suit or action or other proceeding under this Escrow Agreement or to enter any appearance in any suit, action or proceeding in which it may be defendant or to take any steps in the enforcement of its, or any, rights and powers hereunder, nor shall be deemed to have failed to take any such action, unless and until it shall have been indemnified by the Issuer to its satisfaction against any and all costs and expenses, outlays, counsel fees and other disbursements, including its own reasonable fees, and if any judgment, decree or recovery be obtained by the Escrow Agent, payment of all sums due it, as aforesaid, shall be a first charge against the amount of any such judgment, decree or recovery.

3.11. The Escrow Agent may in good faith buy, sell or hold and deal in any of the refund.

3.12. The Escrow Agent will submit to the School a statement within ten (10) days after January 1 and July 1 of each calendar year, commencing Redemption Date, itemizing all moneys received by it and all payments made by it under the provisions of this Escrow Agreement during the preceding six (6) months period, and also listing the Government Securities on deposit therewith on the date of said report, including all moneys held by it received as interest on or profit from the collection of said Government Securities.

ARTICLE IV. COVENANTS OF SCHOOL

4.1. The Escrow Agent shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever for (a) any of the recitals of the School herein, (b) the performance of or compliance with any covenant, condition, term or provision of Bonds or Refunded Bonds, and (c) any undertaking or statement of the School under said Bonds.

4.2. The School or its successors and assigns will promptly pay all fees of the Paying Agent, including the giving of the notices of advance refunding and refunding provided for herein as submitted.

4.3. All payments to be made by, and all acts and things required to be done by, the Escrow Agent under the terms and provisions hereof shall be made and done by said Escrow Agent without any further direction or authority of the Issuer.

4.4. The School hereby indemnifies and holds the Escrow Agent harmless with respect to any and all actions taken pursuant to this Escrow Agreement and in the event that the funds deposited hereunder, together with earnings thereon, are insufficient in any respect to pay any amount as and when due with respect to the Refunded Bonds, the School hereby agrees to pay an amount equal to any such deficiency forthwith upon demand notice from the Escrow Agent.

ARTICLE V. AMENDMENT, REINVESTMENT OF FUNDS, IRREVOCABILITY OF ESCROW AGREEMENT

5.1. This Escrow Agreement may be amended or supplemented, the Government Securities or any portion thereof sold or redeemed, or invested or reinvested (in addition to investments and reinvestments otherwise permitted by Section 3.2 hereof) in Government Securities in any manner (any such amendment, supplement, direction to sell or redeem or invest to be referred to as a "Subsequent Action'), upon submission to the Escrow Agent of each of the following:

(1) Certified copy of proceedings of the School authorizing the Subsequent Action and copy of the document effecting the Subsequent Action signed by duly designated officers of the Issuer.

(2) An opinion of nationally recognized bond counsel or tax counsel nationally recognized as having an expertise in the area of tax-exempt municipal bonds that the Subsequent Action will not cause the interest on the Refunded Bonds or the Bonds to be includible in gross income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes nor violate the covenants of the Issuer not to cause the Refunded Bonds, the Bonds to become "arbitrage bonds" under the Code, and that the Subsequent Action does not materially adversely affect the legal rights of the holders of the Refunded Bonds.

(3) An opinion of a firm of nationally recognized independent certified public accountants that the proceeds of the Government Securities available or to be available for payment of principal of and interest on the Refunded Bonds on the date set forth in Section 2.1 herein, and to pay when due the redemption price on all the Refunded Bonds called for redemption on the date set forth in Section 2.1 herein, will remain sufficient for said purposes after the taking of the Subsequent Action.

5.2. Except as provided in Section 5.1 hereof, all of the rights, powers, duties and obligations of the Escrow Agent hereunder shall be irrevocable and shall not be subject to amendment by the Escrow Agent and shall be binding on any successor to the Escrow Agent during the term of this Escrow Agreement.

5.3. Except as provided in Section 5.1 hereof, all of the rights, powers, duties and obligations of the Issuer hereunder shall be irrevocable and shall not be subject to amendment by the Issuer and shall be binding on any successor to the officers of the Issuer during the term of this Escrow Agreement.

ARTICLE VI. NOTICE TO THE SCHOOL, THE ISSUER

AND THE ESCROW AGENT

6.1. All notices and communications to the Escrow Agent and Paying Agent shall be addressed in writing to:

The First National Bank in Sioux Falls

PO Box 5186

Sioux Falls, SD 57117

Attention: Corporate Trust

6.2. All notices and communications to the School shall be addressed in writing to:

Brandon Valley School District 49-2

301 S. Splitrock Boulevard

Brandon, SD 57005-1651

ARTICLE VII. TERMINATION OF ESCROW AGREEMENT

7.1. Upon the payment and redemption of the Refunded Bonds and all accrued interest thereon, as hereinabove provided for, the Escrow Agent will transfer any balance remaining in the Escrow Account to the Issuer for deposit to the Debt Service Fund with due notice thereof mailed to the Issuer, and thereupon this Escrow Agreement shall terminate.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Brandon Valley School District 49-2 has caused this Escrow Agreement to be signed in its by its President of the School Board; and The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, not individually, but in the capacity as hereinabove described, has caused this Escrow Agreement to be signed in its corporate name by one of its Trust Officers, all as of this _____ day of April 2005.

BRANDON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 49-2, SOUTH DAKOTA

By ____________________________

President of the Board

Attest:

Business Manager

(Seal)

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA	)
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COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA	)

On this ____ day of April 2005, before me appeared ______________________________ and _________________________________, to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn, did say that they are the President of the School Board and Business Manager, respectively of the Brandon Valley School District 49-2, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, a School duly organized and acting under the laws of the State of South Dakota, and that the foregoing instrument was signed on behalf of said School and that said instrument was acknowledged to be the free act and deed of said School.


	Notary Public, South Dakota
	My Commission expires:

The first national bank in sioux falls

as ESCROW AGENT

By______________________________

Its: Assistant Vice President

and Trust Officer

(Seal)

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA )

) ss.

COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA )

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of April 2005, by Kristie Wiederrich as Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer of The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, a national banking association, being first duly sworn by me, she acknowledged that she signed the foregoing document in the capacity therein set forth and declared that the statements therein contained are true and correct to the best of her knowledge, information and belief.

WITNESS my hand and official seal the day and year above written.

Notary Public, South Dakota

My Commission expires:

EXHIBIT A ESCROW ACCOUNT GOVERNMENT SECURITIES

EXHIBIT B VERIFICATION REPORT

EXHIBIT C

NOTICE OF REFUNDING AND DEFEASANCE OF

GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2001

OF THE BRANDON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 49-2

State of South Dakota

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 has irrevocably deposited with The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as Escrow Agent (the “Escrow Agent”), in trust, and irrevocably set aside for such payment, direct obligations of the United States of America and other properties, maturing as to principal and interest and in such amounts and at such times as will ensure the availability of sufficient moneys to pay the principal and interest thereon to the redemption of the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001 (the “2001 Bonds”).

The 2001 Bonds consist of the following:

YEAR	AMOUNT	INTEREST RATE	CUSIP
2012	$ 345,000	4.30%	105314 JT6
2013	$ 395,000	4.40%	105314 JU3
2014	$ 455,000	4.45%	105314 JV1
2015	$ 515,000	4.55%	105314 JW9
2016	$ 585,000	4.65%	105314 JX7
2017	$ 660,000	4.70%	105314 JY5
2018	$ 740,000	4.80%	105314 JZ2
2019	$ 825,000	4.90%	105314 KA5
2020	$ 920,000	4.95%	105314 KB3
2021	$ 1,025,000	5.00%	105314 KC1
	$ 6,465,000

The 2001 Bonds have been refunded and defeased, and will be redeemed on July 1, 2011, at a price equal to the principal amount of the bonds to be redeemed and plus accrued interest.

A notice of redemption will be mailed to the registered owners of the 2001 Bonds at least thirty days prior to the scheduled redemption date of July 1, 2011.

tHE FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN SIOUX FALLS

as Escrow Agent

__________________________________________

tHE FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN SIOUX FALLS

PO Box 5186

Sioux Falls, SD 57117

As Registrar and Paying Agent

_____________, 2005

Customer Service Telephone Number

This notice is given for your information only, you are not required to take any action at this time.
NOTICE OF REDEMPTION OF

GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2001 OF THE

BRANDON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 49-2

State of South Dakota

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there have been called for full redemption on July 1, 2011 (the “Redemption Date”) all outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001 dated November 1, 2001 (“2001 Certificates”), totaling $6,465,000 in principal amount, plus applicable premium, if any, as listed below:

YEAR	AMOUNT	INTEREST RATE	CUSIP
2012	$ 345,000	4.30%	105314 JT6
2013	$ 395,000	4.40%	105314 JU3
2014	$ 455,000	4.45%	105314 JV1
2015	$ 515,000	4.55%	105314 JW9
2016	$ 585,000	4.65%	105314 JX7
2017	$ 660,000	4.70%	105314 JY5
2018	$ 740,000	4.80%	105314 JZ2
2019	$ 825,000	4.90%	105314 KA5
2020	$ 920,000	4.95%	105314 KB3
2021	$1,025,000	5.00%	105314 KC1
	$6,465,000

The Bonds are being called pursuant to a Resolution dated April 11, 2005 of the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 at the above principal amount of each such Bond, together with interest accrued to the Redemption Date, plus applicable premium, if any. From and after Redemption Date, interest on the Certificates hereby called shall cease, provided funds have been deposited with us to effect the redemption.

Payment of the Bonds called for redemption will be made upon presentation and surrender of such Bonds at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Called Bonds should be presented as follows:

By Mail or Hand:

Registered or certified insured mail is suggested when submitting Bonds for payment.

When inquiring about this redemption, please have the Bond Number available. Please inform customer service preventative of the CUSIP number(s) of the affected Bond(s). Customer Service __________________.

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN SIOUX FALLS

As Registrar and Paying Agent

Dated:

Withholding of 28% of gross redemption proceeds of any payment made within the United States may be required by the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 ( the “Act”) unless the Paying Agent has the correct taxpayer identification number (social security number) or exemption certificate of the payee. Please furnish a properly completed form W-9 or exemption certificate or equivalent when presenting your Certificates.

*The Issuer and Paying Agent shall not be responsible for the use of the CUSIP numbers selected, nor any representation made as to their correctness indicated in the notice of as printed on any Certificate. They are included solely for the convenience of the holders.

Motion carried.

Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent Gulson reported on the 2005-06 All-School reunion. He also discussed the next scheduled board meeting. It has been rescheduled to April 25, 2005 at Valley Springs Elementary starting at 5:30 p.m.

Board President Klumpp presented a proposal to combine the Safety Committee with the Child Nutrition or having the committee stand by itself. It was general consensus of the Board of Education and Administration to have the committee stand alone. Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to create and establish a new Board Committee – Health and Safety. Motion carried.

Ann Beesley reported to the Board of Education that the city of Brandon was recently named South Dakota City of the Year. Congratulations!

High School Principal, Gregg Talcott, reported the establishment of a Fine Arts Booster Club is in the beginning stages. May 13, 2005 will be a dinner theater event. There will be four initial inductees in the Fine Arts Hall of Fame: George Gulson, Harold Versteeg, Ruth Mary Jackson and Carson Lee.

Randy Hill reported that a group of Middle School students and a group of Elementary students placed 1^st in the State of South Dakota Destination Imagination Finals. The teams will be traveling to Global Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee.

The Board of Education gave first reading to the following Board of Education Policies:

GCE Part-Time Professional Staff employment

GCEA Substitute Professional Staff

GCEB Substitute Teacher In-service

GCG Professional Staff Probation and Tenure

GCG-E Professional Staff Probation and Tenure Notices

GCG-R Professional Staff Probation and Tenure-Hearing Procedures

GCG-R(1) Response to Non-renewal Decision

GCI Professional Staff Assignments and Transfers

GCJ Professional Staff Time Schedules

GCK Professional Staff Work Load

GCL Professional Staff Development Opportunities

GCPA Reduction in Professional Staff Work Force

GCPB Resignation of Professional Staff Members

GCPC Retirement of Professional Staff Members

GCPD Suspension and Dismissal of Professional Staff Members

GCQAB Tutoring for Pay

GD Classified Staff

GDA Classified Staff Positions

GDB Classified Staff Contracts and Compensation Plans

GDBB Classified Staff Supplementary Pay Plans

GDBC Classified Staff Fringe Benefits

GDBD Classified Staff Leaves and Absences

GDBDA Classified Staff Sick Leave

GDBE Classified Staff Vacations and Holidays

GDBEA Unused Vacation for 12 month Employees

GDC/GDCA/GDD Classified Staff Recruiting/Posting of Vacancies/Hiring

GDG Classified Staff Probation & Tenure

GDI Classified Staff Assignments and Transfers

GDJ Classified Staff Time Schedules

GDL Classified Staff Development Opportunities

GDO Classified Staff Promotions

GDPA Reduction in Classified Staff Work Force

GDPB Resignation of Classified Staff Members

GDPC Retirement of Classified Staff Members

GDPD Suspension and Dismissal of Classified Staff Member

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the following general business items:

1. Approve open enrollments 06-11, 06-19, 06-27, 06-29, 06-30, 06-33, 06-34 and 06-35.

2. Approve lone bus bid from Trucks of Bismarck, ND for $77,570 less $500 bus trade-in.

3. Approve staffing requests for 2005-06:

1.0 HS Math/Science Teacher

1.5 MS Reading Teachers

1.0 Elementary Teacher

1.0 School Resource Officer

*(75% School – 25% City)

1.0 Special Education Teacher

4. Approve additional unpaid day from Gail Bauer, EA, Brandon Elementary.

Motion carried.

Motion by Duffy, seconded by Simmons to approve the following personnel item:

1. Resignation of Brenda Waterbury as Destination Imagination Coordinator, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.

2. Recommendation to hire Steve Skalland, Substitute Bus Driver.

3. Approve Patrick Keating as substitute teacher for 2004-05 school year.

Motion carried.

Communications received in the Central Office were reviewed. They included the following:

1. Thank you from Donna Juffer-Williams for the plant in remembrance of her husband.

The Board of Education Committee reports were heard. Kevin Thelen reported on Transportation. Curriculum Committee set a meeting for April 20, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. Todd Neuberger reported on a wellness organizational meeting. Mike Klumpp reported on the progress of the negotiations with the teachers union.

Travel Reports were reviewed.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Simmons to move into executive session at 9:02 p.m. for negotiations and personnel matters. Motion carried.

After coming out of Executive Session, motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m.

Signed _________________________________

Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 9^th day of May, 2005.

Signed ___________________________________
Chairperson

April 11, 2005

A special meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:00 p.m. on the 11^th day of April, 2005 at Robert Bennis Elementary School with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Kevin Thelen, Patricia Simmons, Bonnie Duffy and Todd Neuberger. Absent: None. Also present were Superintendent George A. Gulson, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson and Operations Manager Todd Williams.

The meeting was held for the purpose of reviewing 2004-05 goals set at a special retreat held October 13, 2004.

Academic Performance:

1. Identify what we need to provide for students that are slightly above and slightly below the proficiency level on the Dakota STEP tests for grades 3 – 11 and provide the funding.

Software was recently purchased at the Middle School (auto skills). Each school administration identifies students slightly below and slightly above the proficiency level and addresses their specific needs. Changes in the NCLB law with respect to children with disabilities were reviewed by Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson.

2. Get out of school improvement at the Middle School by 9/06.

Being addressed in the school improvement plan. Results of this year’s Dakota STEP tests should be available in July 2005.

3. Get to “Safe Harbor” for the Middle School by 9/05.

Being addressed in the school improvement plan. Results of this year’s Dakota STEP tests should be available in July 2005.

4. Assess if a mentoring program would be of benefit for students not making proficient status.

There was not a lot of interest in this goal and has not been pursued.

5. Curriculum: Look into more scientific research based programs. We need to continue to teach to the test and provide basics for those who go into the outside world.

Brandon Valley is very involved in the State standards process with many teachers involved at the ground level in developing these standards. Brandon Valley received a grant for next year involving “mapping” the curriculums at each grade level and each discipline.

6. Determine how the Board can help the administration achieve NCLB benchmark.

Addressed with the school improvement plan. The purpose of the auto skills software program and a staff member to run the program are examples of Board of Education actions that are addressing NCLB need.

Growth:

7. Address potential population growth in more depth in the 5-year plan process.

8. Understand how population growth will impact the district.

9. Develop a more comprehensive student growth forecasting process so we can better plan for the impacts on our staffing, funding, facilities and transportation. Work with City/County Planning departments to accumulate an inventory of developments in the planning process and track housing development. This process should be integrated as part of the annual budget and the 5-year plan.

10. Our future is growth and we need to be ready with a plan of action. New elementary at Six Mile Road and the expansion of the Middle School and High School.

11. Understand planning decisions that impact financial stability of district over the long-term.

Growth is being addressed by the Administration continuing to monitor closely the growth areas around the District. Enrollment projections are estimated using these facts. Facility needs are a key element in dealing with this growth.

Valley Springs:

12. Does the district need to restructure (boundaries) to remain as efficient as possible.

13. Use to capacity the Valley Springs facilities. (With NCLB and the resources it will take to help all the students make AYP we will need to make that building as efficient as the other buildings in Brandon.

14. Valley Springs – find a purpose for this building. Cost per student is rising and the number of students is going down.

Business Manager Lundberg reviewed individual elementary building costs per student. Valley Springs Elementary - $4,923; Brandon Elementary - $3,350; Robert Bennis Elementary - $3,298. Different options have been talked about by the Board of Education: sending one grade to Valley Springs Elementary, boundary changes to get more students into the Valley Springs boundaries, etc. This is probably one of more difficult decisions that the Board of Education faces.

Any decisions would be made utilizing community input and forums. Board President Klumpp polled the audience to see if there was an interest in forming a committee/study group to look at the future of Valley Springs Elementary. The response was overwhelming in the favor of this.

Other

15. Collaborate with a cross-section of patrons from the school district on what constitutes an excellent public education to get a perspective on what people see us doing well, where improvement is needed and what the future holds for our students.

16. Find resource for NCLB “crash course” for new and existing board members.

17. Begin collecting bench marking data and key issues that need to be addressed in staff contract negotiations. Also provide overview of negotiations process for new board members.

18. Assess reasons for open enrollment and determine if there is an opportunity to retain some of these students.

19. Identify new opportunities to improve communications with parents.

20. Get Versatrans system fully integrated and identify/train back-up resource.

Signed ____________________________

Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 9^th day of May, 2005

Signed ____________________________
Chairperson

March 30, 2005

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 30th day of March, 2005 at Robert Bennis Elementary with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Kevin Thelen, Bonnie Duffy, Patricia Simmons and Todd Neuberger. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent George A. Gulson, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Assistant High School Principal Brad Thorson, Activities Director Randy Marso, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson and Operations Manager Todd Williams.

The meeting was called to order by President Klumpp and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Simmons to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.

The District’s Bond Consultant, Darwin Reider from Kirkpatrick Pettis, presented to the Board of Education the possibility of a crossover advance refunding of the Bennis Elementary G.O. Bonds. The call date of the present bonds is 7/01/11, but the district has the ability to authorize a one-time refund of the bonds prior to the call date. Mr. Reider presented a hypothetical example to the Board of Education showing a net savings of $154,899 (present value of $86,266) after underwriter’s discount, rating expense and bond insurance expenses of $112,337. The potential refunding opportunity has presented itself because of short term rates rising and creating a favorable arbitrage yield versus escrow yield in the refunding escrow account. He also stated that at the current interest rates, his hypothetical example of $154,899 savings (present value of $86,266) would not be attainable.

Laurie Nelson demonstrated the auto skills reading/math program that was recently purchased at the Middle School level.

Administrative reports were heard. Middle School Principal, Dan Pansch, congratulated Mary Erickson on her acceptance to the Fulbright Memorial Teacher Program. Through this program, Mary will spend three weeks in Japan this June. Superintendent Gulson reviewed the new Sunrise Estate Addition that is being built just east of Chestnut Avenue. Activities Director, Randy Marso, reviewed the proposal from Sioux Valley Sports Outreach Program for athletic training services. Mr. Marso recommended continuing with the Sioux Valley Sports Outreach Program.

The Board of Education reviewed and discussed the following Board Policies:

GCE Part-Time Professional Staff employment

GCEA Substitute Professional Staff

GCEB Substitute Teacher In-service

GCG Professional Staff Probation and Tenure

GCG-E Professional Staff Probation and Tenure Notices

GCG-R Professional Staff Probation and Tenure-Hearing Procedures

GCG-R(1) Response to Non-renewal Decision

GCI Professional Staff Assignments and Transfers

GCJ Professional Staff Time Schedules

GCK Professional Staff Work Load

GCL Professional Staff Development Opportunities

GCPA Reduction in Professional Staff Work Force

GCPB Resignation of Professional Staff Members

GCPC Retirement of Professional Staff Members

GCPD Suspension and Dismissal of Professional Staff Members

GCQAB Tutoring for Pay

GD Classified Staff

GDA Classified Staff Positions

GDB Classified Staff Contracts and Compensation Plans

GDBB Classified Staff Supplementary Pay Plans

GDBC Classified Staff Fringe Benefits

GDBD Classified Staff Leaves and Absences

GDBDA Classified Staff Sick Leave

GDBE Classified Staff Vacations and Holidays

GDBEA Unused Vacation for 12 month Employees

GDC/GDCA/GDD Classified Staff Recruiting/Posting of Vacancies/Hiring

GDDB Employee Criminal Background Check

GDG Classified Staff Probation & Tenure

GDI Classified Staff Assignments and Transfers

GDJ Classified Staff Time Schedules

GDL Classified Staff Development Opportunities

GDO Classified Staff Promotions

GDPA Reduction in Classified Staff Work Force

GDPB Resignation of Classified Staff Members

GDPC Retirement of Classified Staff Members

GDPD Suspension and Dismissal of Classified Staff Members

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve the following general business items:

1. Approve open enrollment #06-20, #06-23, #06-24 and #06-26.

2. Approve renewal of three-year contract with Sioux Valley Hospital Sports Outreach Program.

Motion carried.

Extensive discussion was held concerning the Bond refunding proposal as proposed by Darwin Reider from Kirkpatrick Pettis. Business Manager Lundberg recommended that the District proceed in authorizing Kirkpatrick Pettis to pursue a crossover advance refunding of the Bennis Elementary G.O. Bonds. Lundberg suggested that the Board of Education consider authorizing the refunding at a minimum savings level less than the $150,000 that was proposed. Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to authorize Kirkpatrick Pettis to pursue a cross over advance refunding of the Bennis Elementary G.O. Bonds and enter the market when a net savings of not less than $150,000 can be attained. Motion carried.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the following personnel items:

1. Recommendation to hire James Christian, Substitute Custodian, $8.00/hour.

2. Approve Morgan Sunne for substitute teaching for the 2004-05 school year.

3. Approve resignation from Dawn Nathan, BVHS Spanish at the end of the 2004-05 school year.

Motion carried.

Communications received in the Central Office were reviewed. They included the following:

1. Thank you from Karen Conlon for flowers in memory of her father.

2. Thank you from Kevin Brick for the “Get Well” plant.

Travel Reports were reviewed.

The Board of Education Committee reports were heard. Transportation Committee has scheduled a meeting for April 4, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. Klumpp reported on EDEC. Cornbelt Administration will be moving into the EDEC building. Duffy reported on legislative issues. The ASBSD is pursuing a study on the adequacy of school funding in South Dakota. Klumpp reported on the progress of negotiations with the Teacher’s Union.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Thelen to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed _________________________________

Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 11^th day of April, 2005

Signed ___________________________________
Chairperson

March 14, 2005

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 14th day of March, 2005 at Robert Bennis Elementary with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Bonnie Duffy, Patricia Simmons (arrived at 6:40 p.m.) and Todd Neuberger. Absent: Kevin Thelen. Also present were Superintendent George A. Gulson, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Assistant High School Principal Brad Thorson, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.

The meeting was called to order by President Klumpp and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Duffy, seconded by Neuberger to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Duffy to approve the minutes of the regular meetings held

February 15, 2005 and February 28, 2005 as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Duffy, seconded by Neuberger to approve the bills and claims as submitted with the agenda (see attached). Motion carried.

The cash report for the month of February, 2005 showed cash receipts of $1,081,294.36 and disbursements of $1,322,537.92, leaving a balance of $2,630,487.72. General Fund had receipts of $1,004,459.75, sent a temporary interfund transfer to the Capital Outlay Fund of $16,129.30, and disbursements of $1,142,018.03, leaving a balance of $2,060,441.82. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $18,848.75, received a temporary interfund transfer from the General Fund of $16,129.30 and disbursements of $34,978.05, leaving a balance of $0. The Special Education Fund had receipts of $51,393.93 and disbursements of $145,541.84, leaving a balance of $442,385.26. The Pension Fund had receipts of $1,606.28 and disbursements of $0.00, leaving a balance of $122,674.99. The Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $4,985.65 and disbursements of $0, leaving a balance of $4,985.65.

The February, 2005 payroll totaled $838,953.84 of which $450,543.22 was instructional, $256,834.99 was support services, $24,740.04 was co-curricular and $106,835.59 was Special Education.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Duffy to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of February, 2005. Motion carried.

Patricia Simmons arrived at the meeting.

Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent Gulson reminded the Board of the equalization meetings March 21 – 24. He also announced that Judy Burkman has been named Brandon Valley Employee of the Year and will be recognized by the Chamber on March 15^th. High School Principal Talcott reported the request to the Department of Education for a waiver to grant High School credit to students who successfully complete Algebra in the Middle School. Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the waiver request as presented by the Administration. Motion carried.

Secretary of Education, Rick Melmer, will be in the Brandon Valley School District on April 4, 2005 to give a kick-off to the Dakota Step Test (State mandated No Child Left Behind test).

Brandon Elementary Principal, Merle Horst, reported that his students donated over 900 books to The Banquet during Literacy week.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Duffy to approve the following general business items:

1. Approve Hepatitis B immunizations for 7^th graders (2005-06 school year).

2. Approve open enrollments 06-17 and 06-18.

3. Approve membership in the South Dakota High School Activities Association for 2005-06.

Motion carried.

Motion by Duffy, seconded by Neuberger to grant “preliminary” approval of the 2005-06 Capital Outlay budget - $1,380,700. (For administrative bidding and scheduling purposes).

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the following personnel item:

1. Resignation of Melanie Sittig as Head Oral Interp Coach, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.

Motion carried.

Communications received in the Central Office were reviewed. They included the following:

1. Family leave request for Nicole Martin, Brandon Elementary, beginning on or about

April 16, 2005.

The Board of Education Committee reports were heard. Mike Klumpp reported on Negotiations.

Travel Reports were reviewed.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to move into executive session at 7:02 p.m. for personnel matters. Motion carried.

After coming out of Executive Session, it was moved, seconded and carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m.

Signed _________________________________

Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 11^th day of April, 2005.

Signed ___________________________________
Chairperson

February 28, 2005

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 28th day of February, 2005 at Robert Bennis Elementary with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Kevin Thelen, Bonnie Duffy, Patricia Simmons and Todd Neuberger. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent George A. Gulson, Assistant Business Manager James A. Schobert, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson and Operations Manager Todd Williams.

The meeting was called to order by President Klumpp and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

Warren Hanson, author of children’s books, spoke to the Board about his participation in Literacy Day activities at Robert Bennis Elementary. Instructors Sandra Westcott and Laurie Adams highlighted additional Literacy Day activities at the school.

Administrative reports were heard. The Board acknowledged the generous donation of a satellite photo of the Black Hills area from Tim Ames, former Brandon Valley graduate. The picture will be displayed in the new City/School Library. Superintendent Gulson requested that the board represent the school district at the upcoming equalization meetings. Representing the school district for Red Rock Township is Kevin Thelen; for Brandon Township is Todd Neuberger; for Splitrock Township on March 23^rd is Bonnie Duffy and on March 24^th is Pat Simmons; and for Valley Springs Township is Mike Klumpp. The board discussed and revised their future retreat date. It is rescheduled for Monday, April 11, 2005 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. prior to that evening’s regularly scheduled board meeting.

The Board of Education meeting scheduled for March 28, 2005 was rescheduled to March 30, 2005.

The Board of Education gave second and final reading to the following Board Policies:

GA Personnel Policies Goals

GBA Equal Opportunity Employment

GBC Staff Ethics

GBCA Staff Conflict of Interest

GBCA-E Staff Conflict of Interest – Relationship Chart

GBCB Staff Conduct

GBE Staff Health and Safety

GBEB Employee Communicable Diseases

GBEB-R Employee Communicable Diseases Guidelines

GBEC Use of Alcohol and other drugs by Employees

GBG Staff Participation in Political Activities

GBI Staff Gifts and Solicitations

GBL Personnel Records

GBM Staff Complaints and Grievances

GBM-E Grievance Report Form

GCA Professional Staff Positions

GCAA-R Job Description – Business Manager

GCAB-R Job Description – Operations Manager

GCAC-R Job Description – Curriculum Director

GCAD-R Job Description – Special Services Director

GCAE-R Job Description – Principal

GCAF-R Job Description – Assistant Principal

GCAG-R Job Description – Activities Director

GCAH-R Job Description – Teacher

GCB Professional Staff Contracts and Compensation Plans

GCB-E Teacher Contract Form

GCBA Professional Staff Hiring Schedules

GCBB Professional Staff Supplementary Pay Plans

GCBC Professional Staff Fringe Benefits

GCBD Professional Staff Leaves and Absences

GCBDA Family and Medical Leave

GCBDA-E Leave Form and Employee Application for Family & Medical Leave

GCC Professional Staff Recruiting

GCD Professional Staff Hiring

GCDB/GDDB Employee Criminal Background Check

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the policies as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Thelen, seconded by Neuberger to approve the following general business items:

1. Approve open enrollment #06-15 and #06-16.

2. Approve Cooperative program/Service purchase EDEC for 2005-06.

3. Approve authorization of bid requests for the purchase of a 78-passenger bus with four integrated seats.

Motion carried.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the following personnel items:

1. Recommendation to hire Deborah Johnston, BVMS Child Nutrition Cashier, $8.75/hour.

2. Resignation of Mark Schlekeway, Head Girls Tennis Coach, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.

3. Recommendation to hire Amy Lund, Assistant Softball Coach, Step Base ($27,294) @ 8.5%, $2,320.00.

Motion carried.

Communications received in the Central Office were reviewed. They included the following:

1. Thank you from Senior Parent Group, Donna Bjorum, for use of Brandon Valley High School for Family Fun Night.

2. Thank you from Jason & Shannon Thedens for plant sent for birth of their son, Chase.

The Board of Education Committee reports were heard. Thelen reported on Transportation. He reported that the need for several small vehicles and additional bus cameras is being assessed. Duffy reported for the City Affairs & Legislation committee. She urged Board members to personally contact legislators regarding educational issues. Klumpp reported on Personnel Welfare. Preliminary discussions have begun regarding contract negotiations. The next meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2005. Klumpp commended the Safety Committee on the recently completed Emergency Manual.

Travel Reports were reviewed.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed _________________________________

Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 14^th day of March, 2005.

Signed ___________________________________
Chairperson

February 15, 2005

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 15th day of February, 2005 at Robert Bennis Elementary with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Kevin Thelen, Bonnie Duffy, Patricia Simmons and Todd Neuberger. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent George A. Gulson, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson and Operations Manager Todd Williams.

The meeting was called to order by President Klumpp and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the minutes of the regular meetings held January 10, 2005 and January 24, 2005 as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Thelen, seconded by Duffy to approve the bills and claims as submitted with the agenda (see attached). Motion carried.

The cash report for the month of January, 2005 showed cash receipts of $772,738.73 and disbursements of $1,656,780.03, leaving a balance of $2,871,731.28. General Fund had receipts of $697,070.33, sent a temporary interfund transfer to the Capital Outlay Fund of $411,400.81, sent a temporary interfund transfer to the Bond Fund of $9,441.80 and disbursements of $1,055,738.37, leaving a balance of $2,214,129.40. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $15,892.58, received a temporary interfund transfer from the General Fund of $411,400.81 and disbursements of $427,293.39, leaving a balance of $0. The Special Education Fund had receipts of $53,656.47 and disbursements of $159,230.77, leaving a balance of $536,533.17. The Pension Fund had receipts of $1,043.65 and disbursements of $0.00, leaving a balance of $121,068.71. The Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $5,075.70, received a temporary interfund transfer from the General Fund of $9,441.80 and disbursements of $14,517.50, leaving a balance of $0.00.

The January, 2005 payroll totaled $841,694.92 of which $449,489.38 was instructional, $266,182.82 was support services, $22,254.10 was co-curricular and $103,768.62 was Special Education.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Simmons to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of January, 2005. Motion carried.

District auditors, Dwight Berglin and Judy Quam, presented the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 June 30, 2004 Certified Audit. The auditors reported an unqualified opinion reflecting a “clean” audit. The final draft will be submitted to the Board of Education upon approval by the State Department of Legislative Audit.

Patricia Simmons reported on the Leadership FRN Conference that she recently attended. The conference enables local school board officials to communicate with their national Congressmen and women. The main topics of discussion were No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and children with disabilities. Mrs. Simmons attended this conference as a representative of the State of South Dakota School Boards Association.

Merle Horst reported the accomplishments of the students in conjunction with Artist-In-Residence, Grete Bodogaard.

Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent George Gulson updated the Board of Education on legislative issues. Business Manager Paul Lundberg reported that the School and Public Lands payment was received today in the amount of $91,000. This amount is $43,000 less than last year.

Patricia Simmons reported her desire to have a Board of Education retreat to discuss goals that were developed earlier. There was discussion held as to where (physical location) the retreat would be held. Mr. Neuberger expressed his desire to hold a retreat locally. President Klumpp offered a suggestion to have an alternating schedule of a retreat in the community and one outside the district. March 9, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. was set as the date at a location to be determined within the Brandon Valley School District.

Bonnie Duffy gave a report on legislative issues at the South Dakota legislature. She recently attended the legislative process in Pierre. She presented a report outlining various bills dealing with school district issues.

The Elementary Principals reported 198 students are presently enrolled for Kindergarten screening.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to rescind policy GCDB-E/GDDB-E. Motion carried.

The Board of Education gave first reading to the following Board Policies:

GA Personnel Policies Goals

GBA Equal Opportunity Employment

GBC Staff Ethics

GBCA Staff Conflict of Interest

GBCA-E Staff Conflict of Interest – Relationship Chart

GBCB Staff Conduct

GBE Staff Health and Safety

GBEB Employee Communicable Diseases

GBEB-R Employee Communicable Diseases Guidelines

GBEC Use of Alcohol and other drugs by Employees

GBG Staff Participation in Political Activities

GBI Staff Gifts and Solicitations

GBL Personnel Records

GBM Staff Complaints and Grievances

GBM-E Grievance Report Form

GCA Professional Staff Positions

GCAA-R Job Description – Business Manager

GCAB-R Job Description – Operations Manager

GCAC-R Job Description – Curriculum Director

GCAD-R Job Description – Special Services Director

GCAE-R Job Description – Principal

GCAF-R Job Description – Assistant Principal

GCAG-R Job Description – Activities Director

GCAH-R Job Description – Teacher

GCB Professional Staff Contracts and Compensation Plans

GCB-E Teacher Contract Form

GCBA Professional Staff Hiring Schedules

GCBB Professional Staff Supplementary Pay Plans

GCBC Professional Staff Fringe Benefits

GCBD Professional Staff Leaves and Absences

GCBDA Family and Medical Leave

GCBDA-E Leave Form and Employee Application for Family & Medical Leave

GCC Professional Staff Recruiting

GCD Professional Staff Hiring

GCDB/GDDB Employee Criminal Background Check

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the following general business items:

1. Approve Jane Kocmick as a substitute teacher for the 2004-05 school year.

2. Approve a request for additional days without pay from Vickie Kolb.

3. Approve Curriculum Mapping grant.

4. Approve 2006-07 school year district calendar.

5. Approve Emergency Manual.

6. Approve June 30, 2004 Audit as presented by Quam & Berglin, CPA’s.

Motion carried.

Member Simmons requested that the decision on renewing the trainer contract with Sioux Valley Hospital Sports Outreach Program be deferred. She requested that a proposal from McKennan Hospital be obtained. The issue was tabled to the February 28, 2005 Board of Education meeting when the Board will seek input from Activities Director, Randy Marso.

Communications received in the Central Office were reviewed. They included the following:

1. Thank you from Terry Gullickson for the plant sent in memory of his father.

2. Thank you from Shelly Johansen for the plant sent in memory of her mother.

3. Thank you from Cheryl McGreevy for the plant sent in memory of her father.

The Board of Education Committee reports were heard. Thelen reported on Transportation. He commented on the success of the Transportation Facility Open House. A Transportation Committee meeting was set for February 24, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. Simmons reported on Curriculum. The committee is recommending that beginning with the class of 2009, Algebra I taken in the 8^th grade will count as a High School credit, but not as a math credit.

Travel Reports were reviewed.

Motion by Thelen, seconded by Duffy to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed _________________________________

Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 14^th day of March, 2005.

Signed ___________________________________
Chairperson

January 24, 2005

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education was held at 5:00 p.m. on the 24th day of January, 2005 at Robert Bennis Elementary with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Kevin Thelen, Bonnie Duffy, Patricia Simmons and Todd Neuberger. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent George A. Gulson, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Assistant Principal Brad Thorson, Activities Director Randy Marso, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson and Operations Manager Todd Williams.

The meeting was called to order by President Klumpp and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.

The following Board Policies were reviewed and discussed by the Board of Education.

GA Personnel Policies Goals

GBA Equal Opportunity Employment

GBC Staff Ethics

GBCA Staff Conflict of Interest

GBCA-E Staff Conflict of Interest – Relationship Chart

GBCB Staff Conduct

GBE Staff Health and Safety

GBEB Employee Communicable Diseases

GBEB-R Employee Communicable Diseases Guidelines

GBEC Use of Alcohol and other drugs by Employees

GBG Staff Participation in Political Activities

GBI Staff Gifts and Solicitations

GBL Personnel Records

GBM Staff Complaints and Grievances

GBM-E Grievance Report Form

GCA Professional Staff Positions

GCAA-R Job Description – Teacher

GCAB-R Job Description - Principal

GCAC-R Job Description – Curriculum Director

GCAD-R Job Description – District Operations Manager

GCAE-R Job Description - Property Services Supervisor

GCB Professional Staff Contracts and Compensation Plans

GCB-E Teacher Contract Form

GCBA Professional Staff Salary Schedules

GCBB Professional Staff Supplementary Pay Plans

GCBC Professional Staff Fringe Benefits

GCBD Professional Staff Leaves and Absences

GCBDA Family and Medical Leave

GCBDA-E Leave Form and Employee Application for Family & Medical Leave

GCC Professional Staff Recruiting

GCD Professional Staff Hiring

GCDB/GDDB Employee Criminal Background Check

GCDB-E/GDDB-E Certification of Submission of Fingerprints

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to approve the following general business items:

1. Approve Public School Exemption #35.

2. Approve Open Enrollment #06-03 & #06-04 (based on space available for building assignment).

3. Approve half-year lane change from BA+15 to MA for Jennifer Strand ($500).

Motion carried.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve the following personnel items:

1. Recommendation to hire Susan L. Dykstra, Special Education Educational Assistant, 18.75 hours/ week, $9.00/hour.

2. Approve resignation from Margaret Hoffman, MS Food Service, effective 2/01/05.

Motion carried.

Communications received in the Central Office were reviewed. They included the following:

1. Thank you from Rita Korbal for remembrance sent for her father’s funeral.

2. Thank you from Janice Bolcerek and family for flowers on the birth of her son.

The Board of Education Committee reports were heard. Transportation set a meeting for 2/10/05 at 4:00 p.m. Transportation Facility open house will be held 2/10/05 at 5:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce. Curriculum meeting is set for 2/04/05 at 4:00 p.m. Bonnie Duffy reported on Legislation. The first legislative Cracker Barrell was held on Saturday. Patricia Simmons reported on the Safety Committee. The committee prioritized their needs as 1) Locks for High School classrooms; 2) School Resource Officer; and 3) Security cameras.

Travel Reports were reviewed.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Duffy to go into Executive Session at 5:53 p.m. to discuss a student matter. Motion carried.

Motion by Simmons, seconded by Neuberger to come out of Executive Session and into open session at 6:10 p.m. Motion carried.

Business Manager Lundberg presented and reviewed the District’s 5 year plan.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Simmons to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed _________________________________

Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 14^th day of February, 2005.

Signed ___________________________________
Chairperson

January 10, 2005

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 10th day of January, 2005 at Robert Bennis Elementary with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Kevin Thelen, Bonnie Duffy, and Todd Neuberger. Absent: Patricia Simmons. Also present were Superintendent George A. Gulson, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull and Operations Manager Todd Williams.

The meeting was called to order by President Klumpp and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Duffy, seconded by Neuberger to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.

Motion by Thelen, seconded by Duffy to approve the minutes of the special meeting held December 10, 2004 and the regular meeting held December 13, 2004 as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve the bills and claims as submitted with the agenda (see attached). Motion carried.

The cash report for the month of December, 2004 showed cash receipts of $2,812,279.77 and disbursements of $1,934,730.28, leaving a balance of $3,755,772.58. General Fund had receipts of $1,641,168.11, sent a temporary interfund transfer to the Capital Outlay Fund of $4,605.83, sent a temporary interfund transfer to the Bond Fund of $22,306.28 and disbursements of $1,064,096.65, leaving a balance of $2,993,640.05. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $492,293.89, received a temporary interfund transfer from the General Fund of $4,605.83 and disbursements of $546,063.08, leaving a balance of $0. The Special Education Fund had receipts of $488,829.48 and disbursements of $144,833.05, leaving a balance of $642,107.47. The Pension Fund had receipts of $32,557.07 and disbursements of $0.00, leaving a balance of $120,025.06. The Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $157,431.22, received a temporary interfund transfer from the General Fund of $22,306.28 and disbursements of $179,737.50, leaving a balance of $0.00.

The December, 2004 payroll totaled $831,079.59 of which $449,139.71 was instructional, $254,843.98 was support services, $22,156.92 was co-curricular and $104,938.98 was Special Education.

Motion by Duffy, seconded by Neuberger to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of December, 2004. Motion carried.

Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent George Gulson reported the following:

1. After School Program for Middle School students in a joint effort with Celebration Methodist Church. The Board of Education agreed to participate in a needs assessment survey to be sent to Brandon Valley 5^th, 6^th and 7^th grade parents.

2. Brandon Police Chief Phil Youngdale and Sergeant Wade Else gave a report to the Board of Education on the drug/alcohol usage at Brandon Valley School District 49-2. Sergeant Else stated that our situation with drug/alcohol usage is very similar to all school districts in the region. The size of the school directly correlates with the usage of drugs and alcohol. Chief Youngdale stressed the need and desire of a School Resource Officer. Public awareness is a key element in trying to limit/eliminate drug/alcohol use of our youth. The Police and the School District Administration stressed the importance of parental awareness.

3. President Klumpp presented a proposal to have listening post meetings with staff members. He picked up the idea from the Aberdeen Superintendent of Schools. Meetings would be held at each building with the Board President and one other Board Member. Bonnie Duffy felt this activity would be outside the scope of the Board Members duties/responsibilities. Kevin Thelen felt the meetings should be held with all Board Members present and a specific agenda. His conversations with administrators and teachers on this potential listening post idea was not positive. Todd Neuberger equated the listening post idea to his idea of a district “suggestion box” and liked the proposal. The School District Administration stated their concerns of the content of these meetings and the subsequent results. They suggested Board Liaisons attendance at individual building staff meetings. Thelen suggested a rotation of Board members attending teachers meetings.

The January 24, 2005 Board meeting was changed to start at 5:00 p.m. rather than 6:30 p.m.

High School Principal, Gregg Talcott, reminded the Board of Education of early graduation to be held at 7:00 p.m. on January 12, 2005 at the Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center. He also reviewed the attendance incentive appeals process. In addition, Principal Talcott reviewed all of the student related grief matters relating to the recent tragic death of a Brandon Valley High School student.

Testing coordinator, Randy, Hill, reviewed the 5^th and 9^th grade writing test results. Brandon Valley School District 49-2 results mirrored the state results in that the 9^th grade students generally improved and the 5^th grade students declined.

The Board of Education gave second reading to the following Board Policies:

AA School District Legal Status

ABA Community Involvement in Decision-making (Also KC)

ABAA Parent Involvement Title I

ABAA-R Parental Involvement Guidelines

ABAB Parent Involvement Policy

ABAC Relations with Parents

AC Nondiscrimination

AC-R Brandon Valley Grievance Procedure Required by Title IX

And the Office for the Civil Rights Guidelines

AC-R1 Sample Nondiscrimination Statement

ACAA Harassment/Sexual Harassment Policy

ACAA-R Harassment/Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures

ACAA-R1 Harassment/Sexual Harassment Formal Complaint Form

ACB Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability

AD Educational Philosophy

AE School District Goals and Objectives

AFA Evaluation of School Board Operational Procedures (Also BK)

AFA-E Evaluation form of School Board Operational Procedures

AFB Evaluation of the Superintendent (Also CBG)

AFB-E Evaluation of Administrators (Also CBG-E)

AFB-EE Evaluation of School Administrators

AFC Evaluation of Professional Staff (Also GCN)

AFC-E Formal/Informal Classroom Observation Forms (Also GCN-E)

AFD Evaluation of Support Staff (Also GDN)

AFD-E Evaluation Forms of Support Staff (Also GDN-E)

AFE/IM Evaluation of Instructional Programs

EBC Emergency Plan

Motion by Thelen, seconded by Duffy to approve the policies as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve the following general business items:

1. Approve open enrollment #05-00330 and #06-02.

2. Approve Resolution to Stabilize K-12 Education Opportunities.

3. Approve change order #2 on Transportation Facility, addition of $8,464.00.

4. Approve Public School Exemption #34-35.

Motion carried.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to set the annual School Board Election on June 21, 2005. The motion was amended by Duffy and seconded by Neuberger to set the election date to June 7, 2005. Motion carried as amended.

Motion by Neuberger, seconded by Thelen to approve the following personnel items:

1. Recommendation to hire Jodi Arneson, Transportation Secretary, fulltime, $9.50/hour.

2. Recommendation to hire Laurie Nelson, Middle School Education Assistant, 35 hours/week, $9.00/hour.

Motion carried.

Motion by Duffy, seconded by Neuberger to approve recommendation to hire Leigh Thelen, BVHS Counselor, MA Step 10, $12,576.23 (71 days @$177.13/day). On a roll call vote, the following voted aye: Duffy, Neuberger, Thelen, Klumpp. Voted nay: none. Motion carried.

Communications received in the Central Office were reviewed. They included the following:

1. Building Permit Applications.

2. Thank you from Santa Land Committee for use of the commons area for Santa Land.

3. Thank you form Richard Jacobson for a plant sent while he was hospitalized. Also a thank you for the bus facility.

4. Thank you from Katie Haas for the plant sent while she was hospitalized.

5. Thank you from Lloyd Costello for the plant sent in memory of his mother.

The Board of Education Committee reports were heard. Thelen reported on Transportation. Superintendent Gulson will schedule a committee meeting. Duffy reported on legislative issues. Cracker Barrels will start on January 22, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. President Klumpp complimented the staff on their contributions to the United Way fund drive. A special thanks to Randy Marso and Brad Thorson for their efforts.

Travel Reports were reviewed.

Motion by Thelen, seconded by Duffy to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed _________________________________

Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 14^th day of February, 2005.

Signed ___________________________________
Chairperson