2022 Board Minutes

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January 9, 2023	January 23, 2023
January 27, 2023 (special meeting)	February 13, 2023
February 27, 2023	March 13, 2023
March 27, 2023	April 11, 2023
April 24, 2023	May 8, 2023
May 22, 2023	June 12, 2023

June 12, 2023

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 12^th of June 2023 at the Brandon Valley High School Community Room with the following members present: Renee Ullom, Gregg Ode, Ellie Saxer (via phone), Nick Scott, and David Bell. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent Jarod Larson, Business Manager Paul Lundberg, High School Principal Mark Schlekeway, Middle School Principal Amanda Nelson, Intermediate School Principal Nick Skibsted, Intermediate School Assistant Principal Rick Pearson, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Mary Mudder, Fred Assam Elementary Principal Susan Foster, Special Services Director Wendy Otheim, and Operations Manager Ty Hentschel.

Renee Ullom called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Ode, seconded by Scott to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Bell, seconded by Scott to approve the minutes of the board of education regular meeting of May 8, 2023 and May 22, 2023, as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Scott, seconded by Saxer to approve the bills & claims as submitted (see attached).

Motion carried.

The cash report for the month of May, 2023 showed receipts of $12,131,388.61 and disbursements of $5,093,369.29 leaving a balance of $16,654,994.07. The General Fund had receipts of $5,909,011.81, received an operational transfer of $800,000.00 from the Capital Outlay Fund, and disbursements of $3,242,342.29, leaving a balance of $10,780,111.45. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $2,923,579.79, sent an operational transfer of $800,000.00 to the General Fund, and disbursements of $895,874.56, leaving a balance of $2,965,593.05. Special Education Fund had receipts of $2,182,938.63, and disbursements of $944,058.614 leaving a balance of $1,617,192.48. Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $1,115,608.38, and had disbursements of $0.00, leaving a balance of $1,239,725.91. Lastly, the Enterprise Fund had receipts of $250.00 and disbursements of $11,093.83, leaving a balance of $52,371.18.

The May, 2023 payroll totaled $2,627,532.77 which $1,360,548.42 was instructional, $646,711.54 was support services, $42,071.19 was co-curricular, $449,180.46 was Special Education, $119,296.16 was Food Service, and $9,725.00 was Driver’s Education.

Motion by Scott, seconded by Bell to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of May, 2023. Motion carried.

Administrative reports were presented. Superintendent Jarod Larson reported on the following:

There was one 2023 School Board Petition that was filed by Ellie Saxer. Therefore, no election will be necessary. Congratulations to Board Member Saxer on her new three-year term of July 2023 through June 2026.

Navigator CO2 Pipeline – application for party status through the Public Utility Commission has been submitted and approved for party status. Party status provides information, communication, and opportunity to comment on a pipeline that is tentatively scheduled to run between Brandon and the community of Valley Springs as the process is worked through. Currently, the Brandon Valley School District is neither a proponent nor opponent; we simply want to receive the information and have the opportunity to comment in this process.

Thanks to the BV Technology Staff, the updated Central Office website will be coming this summer.

The 2021-22 Special Education Performance Report Card is now available on the South Dakota Department of Education website. The following are the Brandon Valley Proficiency rates for grades 4, 8 and 11: Reading: 44.59% (16.53% - State of SD rate); and Math: 25.38% (10.71% - State of SD rate).

The 2023-24 Budget process overview began with 5-Year plan completion by Administration in December, 2022 and an overview of those plans at the regular Board of Education meeting of February 27, 2023. Budget forms/documents were distributed early January, 2023. The Business Office began compiling and reviewing budget forms in March 2023. At the March 13, 2023 meeting, Part 1 listing of new staffing was approved with Part 2 of additional staffing approved at the March 27, 2023 meeting. Also presented at the March 27, 2023 meeting was the preliminary Capital Outlay budget for approval in order for major items to be bid in a timely manner. At the May 8, 2023 regular Board of Education meeting, we held a preliminary budget presentation. Lastly, we will hold a public budget hearing for potential action prior to the July 17, 2023 annual organizational meeting.

BVHS Addition Schedule (Overview of Important Dates)
-       Wednesday, June 1, 2022 ~ BVHS Addition Construction began
-       Tuesday, May 30, 2023 ~ Area A Walkthrough
-       Tuesday, June 27, 2023 ~ Area B/C Walkthrough
-       July ~ Remaining Punch List Items/Warranty Work
-       Mid-July ~ Furniture Delivery/Installation
-       Tuesday, August 15, 2023 – Science Room/Restroom Renovation Completion
The BVHS Addition priorities include General Classrooms, Ground Floor Special Education, Science Lab Classrooms, Maximize Land Usage/Upgrade East Facility Face, all while minimizing the impact to parking.

A BVHS High School Addition – Information website was created as a centralized communication hub providing project information and timelines relevant to HS information including bus loop, traffic flow, parking, etc. Visit this information site at https://jl163.k12.sd.us/2022%20BVHS%20Classroom%20Addition%20Project.html.

Pictures shared at tonight’s meeting included the following construction work in progress: Area A Exterior site-work, restrooms, corridor, vestibule, classroom final clean up completed and punch-list items in-progress; Area B Exterior site-work, vestibule, and classrooms corridor with final cleaning; and Area C Exterior site-work, vestibule, and interior classroom construction.

Superintendent Jarod Larson reviewed a non-binding real estate letter of intent to purchase Tract 4 of Majestic Meadows addition to the City of Sioux Falls (40.5 acres) from the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society/Sanford Health. This land is adjacent to Inspiration Elementary and would allow future building growth site. Purchase price for this parcel of land is $3,624,750.00. Motion by Saxer, seconded by Ode to approve this Real Estate Letter of Intent, as presented. Motion carried.

            Motion by Scott, seconded by Bell to approve the following general business items:
1.    Approve agreement by and between the Brandon Valley School District #49-2 and Southeast Area Cooperative for Medicaid Administration, effective July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, as presented.
2.    Approve standard form of agreement by and between the Brandon Valley School District #49-2 and Architecture Incorporated for the Brandon Valley Elementary School Project (East Chestnut Trail and Sunshine Avenue in Brandon), as presented.
3.    Approve voluntary BVHS Technology Insurance Fee of $35.00 for the 2023-24 school year as presented.
4.    Approve voluntary BVMS Technology Insurance Fee of $25.00 for the 2023-24 school year as presented.
5.    Approve voluntary BVIS Technology Insurance Fee of $25.00 for the 2023-24 school year as presented.
6.    Approve contract by and between the Brandon Valley School District #49-2 and Prairie Farms as Dairy Vendor, effective July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, as presented.
Motion carried.

            Motion by Saxer, seconded by Ode to approve the following personnel items:
1.    Approve resignation of Tamara Gorsuch, BVHS Special Ed Educational Assistant, effective June 1, 2023.
2.    Approve resignation of Amanda Aaseng, BE Special Ed Educational Assistant, effective June 1, 2023.
3.    Approve recommendation to hire Ty Bundesen, Grounds Position, $17.50/hour, full-time, effective June 13, 2023.
4.    Approve recommendation to hire Amanda Button, BVMS Special Ed Teacher, BA Step 10 ~ $56,808.00, effective for the 2023-24 school year.
5.    Approve recommendation to hire Jennifer Voigt, Inspiration Elementary Kindergarten Teacher, BA Step 10 ~ $56,808.00, effective for the 2023-24 school year.
6.    Approve recommendation to hire Lisa Parker, long-term substitute for Bailey Fitzgerald, Inspiration Elementary 2^nd Grade Teacher, effective on or around August 28, 2023 for 10 weeks.
7.    Approve resignation from Kayla Lubbers, FAE Head Cook, effective June 1, 2023.
8.    Approve recommendation to hire Danielle Eszlinger, BVIS Evening Custodian, full-time, $17.50/hour (plus $1.00/hour night differential pay), effective June 13, 2023.
9.    Approve recommendation to hire Michelle Kanengeiter, BVMS Custodian, full-time $18.90/hour, effective July 5, 2023.
10. Approve recommendation to hire Kiersten Webber, BVHS Special Ed Educational Assistant, full-time, $18.30/hour, effective August 23, 2023.
11. Approve resignation from Michelle Paulsen, BVHS Special Ed Educational Assistant, effective June 1, 2023.
12. Approve recommendation to hire Tara James, FAE Administrative Assistant, (12-month position) full-time, $19.40/hour, effective July 17, 2023.
13. Approve recommendation to hire Laurie Rath, Transportation Administrative Assistant (12-month position) full-time, $19.40/hour, effective June 21, 2023.
14. Approve resignation of Brandi Bauer, BE Special Ed Educational Assistant, effective June 6, 2023.15. Approve recommendation to hire Jane Hoffman, BE Special Ed Educational Assistant, full-time, $18.30/hour, effective August 23, 2023.
16. Approve recommendation to hire Robyn Urban, BVMS/BVIS Administrative Assistant (10-month position), full-time $19.40/hour effective August 7, 2023.
17. Approve the following substitute effective beginning with the 2022-23 school year: Brandi Bauer.
Motion Carried.

            The Board of Education reviewed the following (presented for information only):
1.    Transfer Monica West, Special Ed Educational Assistant, from BE Early Childhood Program to BVIS, effective August 23, 2023.

            Communication received by the Central Office and Board of Education was reviewed. They included:
1.    Building Permit Applications – May 2023.
2.    Thank you from Jennifer TerWee for the Employee Recognition Banquet and Sunshine Foods gift card.

Board reports were presented. President Renee Ullom reported on behalf of the Alternative Education Committee. Teachwell has been awarded a 2023 Silver Telly Award with “Ben’s Story”, as entered by Lawrence & Schiller in the General-non broadcast category. They are celebrating this huge accomplishment. Teachwell Director, Joan Frevik, thanked Brandon Valley for another successful year of partnership with the Teachwell alternative school.

Board Member Ellie Saxer reported on behalf of the City Affairs & Legislation Committee regarding an upcoming Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) conference; August dates have been set and Board Members interested in attending should contact the Superintendent’s office for registration.

Board Member Nick Scott reported on behalf of the Safety Committee regarding their recent May 31, 2023 school year-end wrap up meeting. Discussion was based on the overall safety report presented by Resource Officer Tyler Carda. Brandon Valley continues to utilize Southeast Behavioral Health and Carroll Institute as additional needs arise during the school year.

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

Signed __________________________________
Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 17^th day of July, 2023.

Signed___________________________________
Chairperson

May 22, 2023

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 22^nd of May 2023 at the Brandon Valley High School Community Room with the following members present: Renee Ullom, Gregg Ode, Ellie Saxer (via phone), Nick Scott, and David Bell. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent Jarod Larson, Activities Director Bill Freking, Intermediate School Principal Nick Skibsted, Intermediate School Assistant Principal Rick Pearson, Director of Instruction Sherri Nelson, and Operations Manager Ty Hentschel.

Renee Ullom called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Bell, seconded by Scott to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

The Good News Report tonight was presented by Andrea Kruse, Child Nutrition Director, regarding an initiative entitled “Nutrition Education in the Classroom”. This initiative was launched in September 2022 in all five elementary buildings for K-4th Grades, designed to provide nutrition education to students with the goal of exposing students to nutrition and health information they may not normally learn in the classroom. Kruse, along with Registered Dietitian Alison Eddy, developed four different curriculum options as follows: “Kids in the Kitchen” ~ a behind the scenes look into child nutrition from receiving and preparing to serving and cleaning; “Why Healthy Eating” ~ Investigate nutrients in foods and the positive impact they have on our bodies; “Rethink your Drink” ~ discuss sugar content of popular beverages and review the health outcomes associated with excess sugar intake; and “MyPlate” ~ reviewing the five major food groups and the benefits that each group provides. Additional requested sessions for this year included “Try Something New” ~ offered to 4^th graders at BE, showcasing six unique fruits and vegetable to try; and “Nutrition and Activity” ~ offered to FAE 3^rd/4^th Graders ~ this class involved learning about the five food groups along with teaching the relationship between food and activity and the importance of fueling your body when being active. Overall, this program has been a HUGE success this school year and the Child Nutrition department is looking to the future as they plan to continue this initiative in each elementary building next school year, along with an additional education topic of “SLEEP and physical health.”

Administrative reports were presented. Superintendent Jarod Larson reported on the following:

Thanks to the BV Technology Staff, the updated Central Office web-site will be coming this summer.

The 2023-24 Budget process overview began with 5-Year plan completion by Administration in December, 2022 and an overview of those plans at the regular Board of Education meeting of February 27, 2023. Budget forms/documents were distributed early January, 2023. The Business Office began compiling and reviewing budget forms in March 2023. At the March 13, 2023 meeting, Part 1 listing of new staffing was approved with Part 2 of additional staffing approved at the March 27, 2023 meeting. Also presented at the March 27, 2023 meeting was the preliminary Capital Outlay budget for approval in order for major items to be bid in a timely manner. At the May 8, 2023 regular Board of Education meeting, we held a preliminary budget presentation and in July 2023, we will hold the public budget hearing for potential action.

East-side Elementary School Construction timeline:
-       In-progress: Preliminary planning with Architecture, Inc., Buildings and Grounds Board Committee, and Central Office Administration
-       Spring/Fall 2023: Communications with Board of Education, Administrative Council, Teacher Liaison Council, Classified Council and staff
-       Bid the project in November/December 2023
-       Construction begins Spring 2024
-       Under construction 2024-25 school year
-       Opens Fall of 2025 for the 2025-26 school year
-       No additional tax burden on patrons – funded through Capital Outlay Certificates

The 2022-23 School Calendar items include the following: Monday, May 29, 2023 ~ No school (Memorial Day); Thursday, June 1, 2023 ~ Last day of school for students; June 2, 2023 ~ Staff Workshop (extra paid day).

BVHS Addition Schedule (Overview of Important Dates)
-       Wednesday, June 1, 2022 ~ BVHS Addition Construction began
-       Tuesday, May 30, 2023 ~ Area A/B Walkthrough
-       Tuesday, June 27, 2023 ~ Area C Walkthrough
-       July ~ Remaining Punch List Items/Warranty Work
-       Mid-July ~ Furniture Delivery/Installation
-       Tuesday, August 15, 2023 – Science Room/Restroom Renovation Completion
The BVHS Addition priorities include General Classrooms, Ground Floor Special Education, Science Lab Classrooms, Maximize Land Usage/Upgrade East Facility Face, all while minimizing the impact to parking.

Pictures shared at tonight’s meeting included the following construction work in progress: Area A Exterior site-work, classroom final clean up completed, Science Lab Epoxy flooring complete with cleaning in progress, and Science lab storage; Area B Exterior site-work and classroom flooring in-progress; and Area C site-work Exterior site-work, 1^st floor classroom interior construction.

            Motion by Bell, seconded by Scott to approve the following general business items:
1.    Approve the mandatory public hearing/6-month review on the BVSD Pandemic Response Plan (Safe Return) with the Board of Education. This updated plan can be found on the centralized COVID-19 Information Website: https://brandonvalley.k12.sd.us/covid/covid.html. No public input was presented at tonight’s hearing.
2.    Approve agreement by and between the Brandon Valley School District #49-2 and ICAP (Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership Head Start Pre-Birth to Five Program, effective with the 2023-24 school year, as presented. Motion carried.

            Motion by Saxer, seconded by Bell to approve the following personnel items:
1.    Approve resignation from Chelsea Cottrill, BVSD Van Driver, effective June 1, 2023.
2.    Approve resignation from Ginger Earley, FAE Administrative Assistant, effective June 15, 2023.
3.    Approve recommendation to hire Brandi Barrie, IE Speech Language Pathologist, MA Step 5 ~ $55,611.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
4.    Approve recommendation to transfer Rebecca Peterson, BVMS, from Head Cook to Child Nutrition Manager, full-time, $20.55/hour, effective August 23, 2023.
5.    Approve resignation from Kim Lane, BVHS Child Nutrition worker, effective June 2, 2023.
6.    Approve recommendation to hire Gracie Elgersma, VSE Kindergarten Teacher, BA Step Base ~ $53,152.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
7.    Approve recommendation to hire Kayla Nettestad, RBE Kindergarten Teacher, BA Step 10 ~ $56,808.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
8.    Approve resignation from Merissa Kringen, IE Kindergarten Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
9.    Approve recommendation to hire Shanna Sheridan, IE First Grade Teacher, BA Step 1 ~ $53,452.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
10. Approve recommendation to hire Mindy Walters, BVMS 7^th Grade ELA Teacher, MA Step 10 ~ $57,654.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
11. Approve recommendation to hire Amy Wells, BVMS 7^th Grade ELA Teacher, BA Step 10 ~ $56,808.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
12. Approve recommendation to hire Monica West, Summer Custodial Employee, $15.50/hour, effective June 5, 2023, as presented.
13. Approve recommendation to hire Jenna Johnson, FAE Kitchen Manager, $20.40/hour full-time, effective August 23, 2023.
14. Approve resignation of Hilary Engelsman, RBE Special Education Educational Assistant, effective June 1, 2023.
15. Approve recommendation to hire Monica West, BE ECH Special Education Educational Assistant, full-time, $18.30/hour, effective August 23, 2023.
16. Approve recommendation to hire Rose Andera, RBE Special Education Educational Assistant, full-time, $18.30/hour, effective August 23, 2023.
17. Approve reissuance of the 2023-24 teaching contract to JoAnn Presler.
18. Approve reissuance of the 2023-24 teaching contract to Julie Fettes.
Motion Carried.

           The Board of Education reviewed the following (presented for information only):
1.    Transfer Jana Koch, VSE Teacher, from First Grade to Third Grade Teacher, effective for the 2023-24 school year.
2.    Transfer Sarah Felder, FAE Teacher, from First Grade to Kindergarten Teacher, effective for the 2023-24 school year.
3.    Transfer Abby Kaschmitter from RBE Kindergarten to FAE First Grade Teacher, effective for the 2023-24 school year.
4.    Transfer Alyssa Lutz, VSE Teacher, from Kindergarten to First Grade Teacher, effective for the 2023-24 school year.
5.    Request for maternity leave from Jordan Albers, FAE Art Teacher, effective on or around September 19, 2023, for approximately 10 weeks.
6.    Request for maternity leave from Chelsea Hall, FAE Third Grade Teacher, effective on or around September 13, 2023, for approximately 8 weeks.

         Communication received by the Central Office and Board of Education was reviewed. They included:
1.    Thank you from Mary Mudder for the Employee Recognition Banquet and Sunshine Foods gift card.
2.    Thank you from Lila VanHorn for the Employee Recognition Banquet and Sunshine Foods gift card.

Board reports were presented. Board Member Gregg Ode thanked Superintendent Larson on the East-side Elementary School Construction timeline. Ode also added that plans for this construction include a transportation building to house an additional 20 buses along with a propane depot to fuel the propane buses that we now own.

Travel Reports were reviewed.

Motion by Scott, seconded by Ode to adjourn the meeting at 6:53 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed __________________________________
Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 12th day of June 2023.

Signed__________________________________
Chairperson

May 8, 2023

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 8^th of May 2023 at the Brandon Valley High School Community Room with the following members present: Renee Ullom, Gregg Ode, Ellie Saxer (via phone), Nick Scott (via phone), and David Bell. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent Jarod Larson, Business Manager Paul Lundberg, High School Principal Mark Schlekeway, Activities Director Bill Freking, Middle School Principal Amanda Nelson, Intermediate School Principal Nick Skibsted, Intermediate School Assistant Principal Rick Pearson, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Mary Mudder, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Kristin Hofkamp, Fred Assam Elementary Principal Susan Foster, Inspiration Elementary Principal Tanya Palmer, Director of Instruction Sherri Nelson, and Special Services Director Wendy Otheim.

Renee Ullom called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Bell, seconded by Ode to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Ode, seconded by Bell to approve the minutes of the board of education regular meeting of April 11, 2023 and April 24, 2023, as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Scott, seconded by Saxer to approve the bills & claims as submitted (see attached).

Motion carried.

The cash report for the month of April, 2023 showed receipts of $4,520,911.43 and disbursements of $4,851,797.25 leaving a balance of $9,616,974.75. The General Fund had receipts of $3,113,678.95, received a temporary interfund transfer of $178,768.96 from the Bond Fund, and disbursements of $3,315,880.34, leaving a balance of $7,313,441.93. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $613,678.47, and disbursements of $763,499.46, leaving a balance of $1,737,887.82. Special Education Fund had receipts of $625,703.87, and disbursements of $764,733.84 leaving a balance of $378,312.46. Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $167,850.14, sent a temporary interfund transfer of $178,768.96 to the General Fund, and had disbursements of $0.00, leaving a balance of $134,117.53. Lastly, the Enterprise Fund had receipts of $0.00 and disbursements of $7,683.52, leaving a balance of $63,215.01.

The April, 2023 payroll totaled $2,586,001.23 which $1,356,965.80 was instructional, $585,763.93 was support services, $39,964.57 was co-curricular, $468,729.00 was Special Education, $127,440.43 was Food Service, and $7,137.50 was Driver’s Education.

Motion by Bell, seconded by Saxer to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of April, 2023. Motion carried.

Administrative reports were presented. Superintendent Jarod Larson reported on the following:

Professional Awards – BVSD Employee Recognition Banquet was held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Brandon Valley High School Commons. Thank you to all those making the event possible and Congratulations to 2022-23 BVSD Teacher of the Year Erin Rieff, BVMS Art Teacher!

The 2023-24 Budget process overview began with 5-Year plan completion by Administration in December, 2022 and an overview of those plans at the regular Board of Education meeting of February 27, 2023. Budget forms/documents were distributed early January, 2023. The Business Office began compiling and reviewing budget forms in March 2023. At the March 13, 2023 meeting, Part 1 listing of new staffing was approved with Part 2 of additional staffing approved at the March 27, 2023 meeting. Also presented at the March 27, 2023 meeting was the preliminary Capital Outlay budget for approval in order for major items to be bid in a timely manner. At tonight’s meeting, we will hold a preliminary budget presentation and in July 2023, we will hold the public budget hearing for potential action.

The 2023-24 Academic School year will start as follows:
-       August 15, 2023 - New staff in-service day
-       August 17, 2023 - In-service/Workshop day
-       August 21, 2023 - In-service/Workshop day
-       August 22, 2023 - In-service/Workshop day
-       August 23, 2023 - 1^st day for Grades 1-12
-       August 25, 2023 – 1^st day for Kindergarten students
o    Kindergarten family visits: August 23-24, 2023
-       August 28, 2023 – 1^st day for Early Childhood students

East-side Elementary School Construction guideline:
-       In-progress: Preliminary planning with Architecture, Inc., Buildings and Grounds Board Committee, and Central Office Administration
-       Spring/Fall 2023: Communications with Board of Education, Administrative Council, Teacher Liaison Council, Classified Council and staff
-       Bid the project in November/December 2023
-       Construction begins Spring 2024
-       Under construction 2024-25 school year
-       Opens Fall of 2025 for the 2025-26 school year
-       No additional tax burden on patrons – funded through Capital Outlay Certificates
-       With the opening of this East-side Elementary School, Valley Spring Elementary School will close

The 2022-23 School Calendar items include the following: Sunday, May 14, 2023 ~ Graduation Ceremony; Monday, May 29, 2023 ~ No school (Memorial Day); and Thursday, June 1, 2023 ~ Last day of school for students.

BVHS Addition Schedule (Overview of Important Dates)
-       Wednesday, June 1, 2022 ~ BVHS Addition Construction began
-       Tuesday, May 16, 2023 ~ Area A Walkthrough
-       Tuesday, May 30, 2023 ~ Area B Walkthrough
-       Tuesday, June 27, 2023 ~ Area C Walkthrough
-       July ~ Remaining Punch List Items/Warranty Work
-       Mid-July ~ Furniture Delivery/Installation
-       Tuesday, August 15, 2023 – Science Room/Restroom Renovation Completion
The BVHS Addition priorities include General Classrooms, Ground Floor Special Education, Science Lab Classrooms, Maximize Land Usage/Upgrade East Facility Face, all while minimizing the impact to parking.

Pictures shared at tonight’s meeting included the following construction work in progress: Area A Exterior site-work, classroom interior finish work, bathroom fixture installation, and conference room finish work; Area B Exterior site-work and classroom interior construction; and Area C Exterior window installation, 1^st floor classroom framing and electrical rough-in (HVAC), and stairway construction.

Brandon Valley High School Principal Mark Schlekeway reported that BVHS Graduation will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 14^th in the Brandon Valley High School Activities Center. This week the High School is celebrating the 310 graduates in the class of 2023 with various celebrations and awards.

Business Manager Paul Lundberg presented the 2023-24 Preliminary District budget. (see attached)

Superintendent Jarod Larson held a public hearing, as outlined by the South Dakota Department of Education, on an Administrative Rule Waiver Application to offer Geometry for High School Credit before Grade 9. There was no public input on this matter. Motion by Saxer, seconded by Ode to approve the Administrative Rule Waiver Application to offer Geometry for High School Credit before Grade 9, as presented. Motion carried.

            Motion by Ode, seconded by Bell to approve the following general business items:
1.    Approve Brandon Valley School District #49-2 2023-24, Comprehensive Plan for Special Education, as presented.
2.    Approve annual organizational meeting date of Monday, July 17, 2023.
3.    Approve Administrative recommendation to cast a Yes vote for South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Amendment No. 1.
4.    Approve Administrative recommendation to cast a Yes vote for South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Amendment No. 2.
5.    Approve Administrative recommendation to cast a vote for the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Large School Board Member ~ Randy Hartmann, Pierre School District.
6.    Approve Administrative recommendation to cast a vote for the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Division III Representative ~ Drew Bunkers, Dell Rapids School District.
7.    Approve Brandon Valley School District #49-2 Petition for a Residency Exception (#24-001), effective beginning with the 2023-24 school year.
8.    Approve agreement by and between the Brandon Valley School District #49-2 and Universal Pediatrics for nursing services for one student, $55/hour, effective for the 2022-23 school year.
9.    Approve contract by and between the Brandon Valley School District #49-2 and Aurora Plains Academy (Plankinton) for Intensive Residential Treatment placement for one student, $121.24/day, effective on the date of admission through May 31, 2024, as presented.
Motion carried.

            Motion by Saxer, seconded by Scott to approve the following personnel items:
1.    Approve resignation from Greg Niessink, Grounds Position, effective April 21, 2023.
2.    Approve resignation from Hope Stultz, BVIS Special Ed Educational Assistant, effective May 10, 2023.
3.    Approve recommendation to hire Alexis Briggs, BE ECH Teacher, MA Step 4 ~ $55,224.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
4.    Approve resignation from Chelsea Fossum, FAE Kindergarten Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
5.    Approve resignation from Hope VanderMaten, RBE Special Education Teacher/District Evaluator, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
5.    Approve resignation of Megan Neuharth, IE 1^st Grade, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
6.    Approve resignation from Susan Nifong, BE ECH Special Ed Assistant, effective June 1, 2023.
7.    Approve request for leave without pay from Wilma Kirkeby, BVMS Library Educational Assistant effective May 4, 2023 (starting Thursday afternoon) for 1.5 days.
8.    Approve recommendation to hire Tyler Beck, BVMS Special Education Educational Assistant, full-time, $18.30/hour, effective August 23, 2023.
9. Approve recommendation to hire Shiela Gremillion, BVIS Special Education Educational Assistant (Aspire II), full-time, $18.30/hour, effective August 23, 2023.
10. Approve recommendation to hire Trisha Thompson, BE Special Education Educational Assistant (Aspire), full-time, $18.30/hour, effective August 23, 2023.
11. Approve resignation from Jill Terveer, Inspiriation Elementary Speech Language Pathologist, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
12. Approve recommendation to hire Rachael Fode, Assistant Spring Musical Director, 5.5% of Extra-curricular Step Base ~ $2,540.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
13. Approve recommendation to hire Madysne Hoffman, Assistant MS Volleyball, 6% of Extra-curricular Step Base ~ $2,770.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
14. Approve resignation of Caitlyn Schwebach, BVMS ELA Teacher and Varsity Oral Interpretation Assistant Coach, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
15. Approve recommendation to hire Ellie Voss, BVIS Art Teacher, BA Step Base ~ $53,152.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
16. Approve recommendation to hire Brittany Nelson, BVSD English Language Educational Assistant, full-time, $18.30/hour, effective August 23, 2023.
17. Approve request for leave without pay for Cathy Finn, BVIS Child Nutrition worker, for May 12, 2023.
18. Approve recommendation to hire custodians for the summer of 2023 as follows:
Jeremiah Donahoe (IE)                  $16.00/hour
Julie Kirby (BE)                               $16.00/hour
Sherri Pickthorn (FAE)                    $16.00/hour
Jolene (Jo) Roozenboom (VSE)      $16.00/hour
Alison Statema (BE)                        $16.00/hour
Ben VanDeBerg (RBE)                    $16.00/hour
Michelle Holmquist (FAE)                 $15.50/hour
Paul Kern (BVIS)                             $15.50/hour
Jennifer Kranz (BVIS)                      $15.50/hour
Laurie Love (RBE)                           $15.50/hour
Riley Peyton (MS)                           $15.50/hour
Lori Buthe (MS)                               $15.00/hour
Lance Lehfeldt (HS)                         $15.00/hour
Amanda Miller (BVIS)                       $15.00/hour
Rebecca Peterson (MS)                   $15.00/hour
Steve Williams (HS)                         $15.00/hour
Motion Carried.

Communication received by the Central Office and Board of Education was reviewed. They included:
1. Building Permit Applications – April 2023.
2. Thank you from Pamela Klenner for the Employee Recognition Banquet and Sunshine Foods gift card.

Board reports were presented. Board Member Ellie Saxer reported on the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) 2023 Award applications, which are now available on-line for anyone interested in nominating someone from the Brandon Valley School District.

Travel Reports were reviewed.

Motion by Ode, seconded by Bell to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed __________________________________
Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 12th day of May 2023.

Signed__________________________________
Chairperson

April 24, 2023

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 24^th of April 2023 at the Brandon Valley High School Community Room with the following members present: Renee Ullom, Gregg Ode, Ellie Saxer, Nick Scott, and David Bell. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent Jarod Larson, Business Manager Paul Lundberg, High School Principal Mark Schlekeway, High School Associate Principal Jordan Paula, Middle School Principal Amanda Nelson, Intermediate School Principal Nick Skibsted, Intermediate School Assistant Principal Rick Pearson, Fred Assam Elementary Principal Susan Foster, and Director of Instruction Sherri Nelson.

Renee Ullom called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Scott, seconded by Bell to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

The Good News Report presented to the Board of Education was introduced by High School Associate Principal Jordan Paula on behalf of “Cup of Joy”, a mission of the Brandon Valley High School Special Education staff and students. High School Special Education teachers Maggie Youngberg, Victoria Heinrichs, and Julie Murphy discussed how Cup of Joy works on employability skills through guided, real-life practice by bringing coffee AND smiles to all of their customers. The students and staff go around to rooms in the High School each Friday morning first period delivering pre-ordered coffee from their portable coffee cart, with one last stop in the High School office at the end of first period. The Cup of Joy staff used their earnings from coffee sales to go on a staff trip where they were able to invite their Best Buddy to join them on a visit to a coffee shop, lunch, and bowling. A BIG thank you to those that make this experience possible including the BVHS Student Council, Associate High School Principal Mr. Jordan Paula, and ALL the staff that orders every week!

Administrative reports were presented. Superintendent Jarod Larson reported on the following:

Professional Awards – BVSD Employee Recognition Banquet is scheduled for Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Brandon Valley High School Commons. This banquet will celebrate retirements, years of service, and includes the announcement of the 2022-23 Brandon Valley School District Teacher of the Year.

The 2023-24 Budget process overview began with 5-Year plan completion by Administration in December, 2022 and an overview of those plans at the regular Board of Education meeting of February 27, 2023. Budget forms/documents were distributed early January, 2023. The Business Office began compiling and reviewing budget forms in March 2023. At the March 13, 2023 meeting, Part 1 listing of new staffing was approved with Part 2 of additional staffing approved at the March 27, 2023 meeting. Also presented at the March 27, 2023 meeting was the preliminary Capital Outlay budget for approval in order for major items to be bid in a timely manner. In May 2023, we will hold a preliminary budget presentation and in July 2023, we will hold the public budget hearing for potential action.

The 2023-24 Academic School year will start as follows:
-       August 15, 2023 - New staff in-service day
-       August 17, 2023 – In-service/Workshop day
-       August 21, 2023 – In-service/Workshop day
-       August 22, 2023 – In-service/Workshop day
-       August 23, 2023 – 1^st day for Grades 1-12
-       August 25, 2023 – 1^st day for Kindergarten students
    o    Kindergarten family visits: August 23-24, 2023
-       August 28, 2023 – 1^st day for Early Childhood students

East-side Elementary School Construction guideline:
-       In-progress: Preliminary planning with Architecture, Inc., Buildings and Grounds Board Committee, and Central Office Administration
-       Spring/Fall 2023: Communications with Board of Education, Administrative Council, Teacher Liaison Council, Classified Council and staff
-       Bid the project in November/December 2023
-       Construction begins Spring 2024
-       Under construction 2024-25 school year
-       Opens Fall of 2025 for the 2025-26 school year
-       No additional tax burden on patrons – funded through Capital Outlay Certificates
-       With the opening of this East-side Elementary School, Valley Spring Elementary School will close

BVHS Addition Schedule (Overview of Important Dates)
-       Wednesday, June 1, 2022 ~ BVHS Addition Construction began
-       Friday, June 16, 2023 ~ Substantial Completion
-       Friday, June 30, 2023 ~ Final Completion
-       Tuesday, August 15, 2023 – Science Room/Restroom Renovation Completion

The BVHS Addition priorities include General Classrooms, Ground Floor Special Education, Science Lab Classrooms, Maximize Land Usage/Upgrade East Facility Face, all while minimizing the impact to parking.

A BVHS High School Addition – Information website has been created as a centralized communication hub providing project information and timelines relevant to HS information including bus loop, traffic flow, parking, etc. Visit this information site at https://jl163.k12.sd.us/2022%20BVHS%20Classroom%20Addition%20Project.html.
Pictures shared at tonight’s meeting included the following construction work in progress: Area A Classroom finish work, Clearstory, exterior and storefront installation; Area B interior construction and interior corridor; and Area C 1^st Floor masonry and steel stud framing, exterior window installation, precast/masonry construction (complete), and red accent panel construction materials delivered and ready for installation.
Superintendent Larson presented an academic calendar modification for the 2022-23 school year. This calendar includes no change to the last day of school for students, however, due to an additional weather day since the last calendar modification, the calendar presented tonight now increases the flexible curriculum development planning days from one day to two days. Certified staff are required to complete these two days between June 5^th and June 30^th for completion of their 2022-23 contract. Motion by Saxer, seconded by Ode to approve the 2022-23 academic calendar modification as presented. Motion carried.

            Motion by Bell, seconded by Scott to approve the following general business items:
1.    Approve contract by and between the Brandon Valley School District and Carroll Institute for Project Awareness services (substance abuse and bully prevention programming for grades 3-12) in the amount of $15,360.00, effective September 1, 2023 through May 1, 2024, as presented.
2.    Approve contract by and between the Brandon Valley School District and Carroll Institute for Project Awareness Counseling services in the amount of $3,840.00, effective September 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024, as presented.
3.    Approve proposal from Commercial Interior Décor, Inc. for the Brandon Valley Middle School Carpet Replacement – Phase I, per Sourcewell US Contract #080819 in the amount of $132,701.00, as presented.
4.    Approve Brandon Valley School District Child Nutrition Services request for the Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant, maximum amount of $2,000/school (all BVSD Elementary Schools and Brandon Valley Intermediate School), effective for the 2023-24 school year, as presented.
5.    Request authorization to declare the Brandon Valley High School Marching Band uniforms as surplus property, as presented.
Motion carried.

            Motion by Saxer, seconded by Scott to approve the following personnel items:
1.    Approve recommendation to hire through transfer, Erin Johnson, from Special Education English Language Educational Assistant to District English Language Learner Teacher, MA Step 2 ~ $54,474.00, effective for the 2023-24 school year.
2.    Approve resignation from Kristi Christensen, BE Special Education Educational Assistant (Aspire), effective April 28, 2023.
3.    Approve resignation from Karla Rainford, Transportation Department Administrative Assistant, effective April 14, 2023.
4.    Approve recommendation to hire Alexis Frantzen, Girls Assistant Middle School 7^th Grade Basketball Coach, 6% of Extra-curricular Step Base ~ $2,771.00, effective for the 2023-24 school year.
5.    Approve recommendation to hire Lindsey Hale-Reagan, Girls Assistant Middle School 8^th Grade Basketball Coach, 6% of Extra-curricular Step Base ~ $2,771.00, effective for the 2023-24 school year.
6.    Approve recommendation to hire Thomas Keiser, BVIS 6^th Grade ELA teacher, MA Step 10 ~ $57,654, effective for the 2023-24 school year.
7.    Approve recommendation to hire Ashely Toth, BE Special Education Educational Assistant, $18.30/hour, full-time position beginning August 23, 2023.
8.    Approve recommendation to hire Diann Terpstra, Winter Sideline Cheer Coach, 8% of Extra-curricular Step 3 ~ $3,772.00, effective for the 2023-24 school year.
9.    Approve recommendation to hire Sydney Hayes, Assistant HS Competitive Cheer Coach, 8.5% of Extra-curricular Step Base ~ $3,925.00, effective for the 2023-24 school year.
10. Approve recommendation to hire Stacy Kolbeck, BVHS Annual, 8.5% of Extra-curricular Step 3 ~ $4,007.00, effective for the 2023-24 school year.
11. Approve recommendation to hire Sarah Spilde, BVHS Special Education Teacher, BA Step 4 ~ $54,474.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
12. Approve recommendation to hire Hannah Jessen, RBE 3^rd Grade Teacher, MA Step 3 ~ $54,843.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
13. Approve leave without pay for Heidi Bilben, Inspiration Elementary full-time Child Nutrition worker, effective April 14, 2023, for one additional day.
14. Approve recommendation to hire Kennedy Wagner, VSE 4^th Grade/Art Teacher, BA Step 4 ~ $54,474.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
15. Approve leave without pay for Wilma Kirkeby, BVMS Library Educational Assistant, effective for Friday, April 21, 2023, for one additional day.
16. Approve resignation from Kim Skibsted, BVMS 7^th Grade ELA Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
17. Approve resignation from Darcie Horstmeyer, BVMS 7^th Grade ELA Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
18. Approve resignation from Alyssa Klaudt, BVMS Special Education Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
19. Approve resignation from Sonja Braucht, BVMS Yearbook Advisor, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
20. Approve termination of Daydra Colaites, BVIS Custodian, effective April 14, 2023.
21. Approve recommendation to hire Alexandra Puthoff, Inspiration Elementary 3^rd Grade Teacher, MA Step 6 ~ $55,998.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
22. Approve recommendation to hire Hannah Guenther, Inspiration Elementary Kindergarten Teacher, BA Step Base ~$53,152.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
23. Approve recommendation to hire Kelly Anderson, BE Special Education Educational Assistant (Aspire), full-time, $18.30/hour, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
24. Approve recommendation to hire Trent Dreyer, BVIS 6^th Grade Science Teacher, BA Step Base ~ $53,152.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
25. Approve recommendation to hire Joel Evans, BVMS Computer Teacher, MA+15 Step 10 ~ $58,090.00; Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach, 10% of Extra-curricular Step 10 ~ $4,989.00; MS Assistant Football Coach, 6% of Extra-curricular Step 10 ~ $2,994.00; Total Contract ~ $66,073.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
26. Approve recommendation to hire Anthony J. (AJ) Garrow, BVMS Computer Teacher, BA+15 Step Base ~ $53,452.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
27. Approve recommendation to hire Tyler Bayse, BVMS Special Education Teacher, BA Step 2 ~ 53,776.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
28. Approve recommendation to hire summer 2023 grounds workers as follows:
        Seth Fjerestad, $16.00/hour; Taylor Huisman, $16.00/hour; Danette Leenderts, $16.00/hour; and Logan Susie, $15.50/hour.
Motion carried.

     The Board of Education reviewed the following (presented for information only):
1.    Transfer Andrea Hatlestad from RBE Reading Teacher and Inspiration/VSE Art Teacher to RBE 2^nd Grade Teacher, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
2.    Request for maternity leave by Lindsey Wuebben, BVHS English Teacher, effective on or around July 24, 2023, for approximately 8 weeks.
3.    Request for maternity leave by Peyton Ockenga, BE First Grade Teacher, effective on or around September 21, 2023, for approximately 8-12 weeks.
4.    Transfer VSE 4^th Grade Teaching position (1.0 FTE) to Inspiration Elementary 3^rd Grade Teaching position (1.0 FTE) effective for the 2023-24 school year.
5.    Transfer RBE Reading position (.5 FTE) and Elementary Art Teaching position (.5 FTE) to VSE 4^th Grade Teaching position (.5 FTE) and Elementary Art Teaching position (.5 FTE) effective with the 2023-24 school year.
6.    Transfer Jonathan Schouten from BVMS 7^th/8^th Grade Computer Teacher to 7^th Grade Math Teacher, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
7.    Transfer Dan Murtha from BVMS 7^th Grade Geography/8^th Grade History Teacher to BVMS 8^th Grade History Teacher, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
8.    Transfer Jason Bisbee from BVMS 8^th Grade History Teacher to BVMS 7^th Grade Geography/8^th Grade History Teacher, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
9.    Request for maternity leave from Emily Sandager, RBE Kindergarten Teacher, on or around August 24, 2023 for approximately 12 week.

            Board reports were presented. Board Vice Chairperson Gregg Ode reported on the Transportation Committee’s recent meeting. Ode reviewed the 2022-23 transportation for the school year thus far. The committee discussed the elimination of bussing for in-district open enrolled students along with the update of utilizing centralized pickup points for our current bus routes. In review of the various bus routes, Ode reported that there are currently 24 am and 24 pm routes along with additional Special Education routes. The transportation fleet includes a total of 37 buses, 2 mini-buses, 14 suburbans, 8 vans, 4 cars, and 9 pickups. In 2022-23, the District purchased a wheelchair van, a maintenance pickup and have ordered 2 more propane school buses. Next year’s tentative bus pass purchase dates will run from July 5-28, 2023 and bus passes purchased after the July 28^th deadline will force riders to begin riding at the beginning of October. The 2024-25 school zone plans are underway.
            Board member Nick Scott also thanked Gil Haugen Construction for continuing to keep the bus lane clear during the year at the High School while construction is on-going. Lastly, Scott added that the school district is still looking for more drivers (bus, van, etc.).
            Board member Ellie Saxer reported on the City Affairs & Legislation Committee regarding the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) spring retreat that she recently attended as the Southeast regional representative. She stated that it is a privilege to represent our district and she is very thankful for things that make our District stand out, such as our strategic planning, performance measures, and our negotiation process as we continue to set a very high bar for our pay and benefits for our staff.
            Saxer stated that other items discussed were strategies on weather date issues, vouchers for private schooling, and the Social Studies standard. She reminded all that the Social Studies standard is not set to roll out until 2025 and will probably look quite different by the time that does roll out. Although we should remain vigilant on how this eventually does roll out, Saxer plans to continue to keep an eye on the process and asks that we keep in mind that it will probably look different at the time of implementation.
            Board member Nick Scott congratulated the BVi drumline. Last weekend this group competed at the WGI Percussion and Winds World Championship in Dayton, Ohio placing 20^th out of 109 groups. Hard work and dedication continue to off for this hard working group!
        Board President Renee Ullom also reminded all that the BVHS Musical, Beauty and the Beast, is being performed this upcoming weekend in the Performing Arts Center, April 27-30, 2023, to four sold out performances!

Motion by Saxer, seconded by Bell to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed __________________________________
Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 8^th day of May 2023.

Signed__________________________________
Chairperson

April 11, 2023

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 11^th of April 2023 at the Brandon Valley High School Community Room with the following members present: Renee Ullom, Gregg Ode, Ellie Saxer, Nick Scott, and David Bell. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent Jarod Larson, Business Manager Paul Lundberg, High School Associate Principal Mitzi Moore, Activities Director Bill Freking, Middle School Principal Amanda Nelson, Middle School Assistant Principal Adam Rothenberger, Intermediate School Principal Nick Skibsted, Intermediate School Assistant Principal Rick Pearson, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Mary Mudder, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Kristin Hofkamp, Director of Instruction Sherri Nelson, Special Services Director Wendy Otheim, and Operations Manager Ty Hentschel.

Renee Ullom called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Bell, seconded by Scott to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Saxer, seconded by Ode to approve the minutes of the board of education regular meeting of March 13, 2023 and March 27, 2023, as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Scott, seconded by Ode to approve the bills & claims as submitted (see attached).

Motion carried.

The cash report for the month of March, 2023 showed receipts of $3,376,722.35 and disbursements of $5,099,887.35 leaving a balance of $9,947,860.57. The General Fund had receipts of $2,470,467.62, and disbursements of $3,220,506.73, leaving a balance of $7,336,874.36. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $316,302.87, and disbursements of $1,050,746.06, leaving a balance of $1,887,708.81. Special Education Fund had receipts of $469,927.18, and disbursements of $820,655.57 leaving a balance of $517,342.43. Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $119,774.68, and had disbursements of $0.00, leaving a balance of $135,036.35. Lastly, the Enterprise Fund had receipts of $250.00 and disbursements of $7,978.99, leaving a balance of $70,898.53.

The March, 2023 payroll totaled $2,527,652.35 which $1,335,145.72 was instructional, $629,684.10 was support services, $46,224.52 was co-curricular, $415,840.26 was Special Education, and $100,757.75 was Food Service.

Motion by Saxer, seconded by Bell to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of March, 2023. Motion carried.

Administrative reports were presented. Superintendent Jarod Larson reported on the following:

The 2023-24 Budget process overview began with 5-Year plan completion by Administration in December, 2022 and an overview of those plans at the regular Board of Education meeting of February 27, 2023. Budget forms/documents were distributed early January, 2023. The Business Office began compiling and reviewing budget forms in March 2023. At the March 13, 2023 meeting, Part 1 listing of new staffing was approved with Part 2 of additional staffing approved at the March 27, 2023 meeting. Also presented at the March 27, 2023 meeting was the preliminary Capital Outlay budget for approval in order for major items to be bid in a timely manner. In May 2023, we will hold a preliminary budget presentation and in July 2023, we will hold the public budget hearing for potential action.

The 2023-24 Academic School year will start as follows:
-       August 15, 2023 - New staff in-service day
-       August 17, 2023 – In-service/Workshop day
-       August 21, 2023 – In-service/Workshop day
-       August 22, 2023 – In-service/Workshop day
-       August 23, 2023 – 1^st day for Grades 1-12
-       August 25, 2023 – 1^st day for Kindergarten students
        o    Kindergarten family visits: 8/23 – 24, 2023
-       August 28, 2023 – 1^st day for Early Childhood students.

The BVHS Addition priorities include General Classrooms, Ground Floor Special Education, Science Lab Classrooms, Maximize Land Usage/Upgrade East Facility Face, all while minimizing the impact to parking.

Pictures shared at tonight’s meeting included the following construction work in progress: Area A Science Lab finish work, Classroom finish work, Clearstory; Area B interior construction and corridor - Stairway; and Area C 2^nd Floor steel stud framing and masonry; Area C 1^st Floor Concrete construction, and also Areas A-C Exterior.

Brandon Valley High School Associate Principal Mitzi Moore discussed the next few days at BVHS for the following classes: Seniors will take the National Career and Readiness Assessment (NCRC) one day, followed by a day in the Brandon community exploring our community by giving back of their time to 20+ places as a thank you and awareness of what this community has given to them throughout their time here. This will be a very powerful day. Juniors will take the State Assessment that they have been preparing for as a culmination of their education. The Sophomore class will take the Pre-ACT Test Assessment one day and then their second day will consist of exploring three different experiences, as they are exposed to our USD and SE Tech campuses in Sioux Falls as well as the National Guard. Freshman will take a CORE Area Standard Test Assessment, and then will also spend a day with 20+ different community workforce areas to view and explore different career and internship opportunities. The BVHS High School week will culminate with Prom on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Brandon Valley Middle School Principal Amanda Nelson thanked Rick Pearson and his help and support with the 8^th grade science testing which is going smoothly.

Brandon Valley Intermediate School Principal Nick Skibsted, reported on the recent very successful Fine Arts Night held in the District, hosted by our District Art teachers. Along with that, Skibsted also reported that BVIS Art Instructor Jennifer TerWee and BVMS Art Instructor Erin Rieff have both been nominated for Art Teacher of the Year. Congratulations!

Board Member Ellie Saxer presented the 2023-24 Master Agreement as negotiated between the Brandon Valley School District #49-2 and the Brandon Valley Education Association (BVEA). Motion by Scott, seconded by Bell to ratify the 2023-24 Master Agreement by and between the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 and the Brandon Valley Education Association as presented, and as follows:

- 8.0% salary increase for the 2023-24 school year.

- Teacher hiring schedule, Extra-curricular hiring schedule, and School Psychologist hiring schedule all have increased 8.0% for the 2023-24 school year.

- Addition to the Extra-curricular hiring schedule: Assistant MS Cross Country Coach (6%).

- Unused Personal Days will receive an increased stipend from $250/per day to $300/per day.

- Accumulated sick leave in excess of 80 days shall have the option to receive an increased stipend from $50/day to $75/day for each unused sick leave in that year in excess of 80-day accumulation
- Beginning with the 2023-24 school year, the Speech Language pathologist’s stipend will increase from $500 to $1,000 at the end of the 5^th year of employment and with each subsequent 5-year cycle.

- One-time wage/salary enhancement of $1,000 to be paid with the November 2023 payroll.
Motion carried.

Superintendent Larson presented the administrative recommendation for all Classified Staff, including Administrative Assistants, Print Shop, Assistant Business Manager, Technology, Theater, Educational Assistants, Nurses, Custodians, Maintenance and Grounds, Child Nutrition and Transportation Staff for the 2023-24 school year. Motion by Saxer, seconded by Ode to approve the recommendation of the 2023-24 Classified Wages & Salary increase as presented as follows:

- 8.0% salary increase for the 2023-24 school year.

- Hiring schedule for Classified Staff has increased 8.0% for the 2023-24 school year.

- One-time wage/salary enhancement of $750/$600/$250 to be paid with the November 2023 payroll.
Motion carried.

Superintendent Larson presented the recommendation for all Administration. Motion by Saxer, seconded by Scott to approve the recommendation of the 2023-24 Administration Salary increase as presented as follows:

- 8.0% salary increase for the 2023-24 school year.

- New 2+ year contract issued beginning with the 2023-24 school year for the Business Manager.

- New one-year contract issued for the Special Services Director for the 2023-24 school year.

- All remaining Administrators are in year two of a two-year contract.

- One-time wage/salary enhancement of $1,500 to be paid with the November 2023 payroll.
Motion carried.

            Motion by Bell, seconded by Saxer to approve the following general business items:
1.    Approve Brandon Valley School District #49-2 membership in the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) effective July 1, 2023 through June 20, 2024 as presented.
2.    Approve lease agreement by and between the Brandon Valley High School and Sanford Sports Complex for access to up to two Sanford Fields for softball games, for a rental fee of $1.00/ticket sold, plus a cleaning fee of $200, effective March 25, 2023 through May 23, 2023, as presented.
Motion carried.

            Motion by Saxer, seconded by Bell to approve the following personnel items:
1.    Approve recommendation to hire Mary Shriver, BVHS Kitchen Manager, full-time, $20.40/hour, effective August 14, 2023, based on the new 2023-24 hiring schedule.
2.    Approve request for leave without pay from Kevin Mickelsen, BE Custodian, for five days that correspond with the five snow days that school was canceled.
3.    Approve resignation from Jennifer Jensen, VSE 3^rd Grade, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
4.    Approve request for leave without pay from Michelle Paulson, BVHS Special Education Educational Assistant, effective May 15, 2023, for five days.
5.    Approve resignation from Hope VanderMaten, RBE Special Education Teacher/District Evaluator, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
6.    Approve resignation of Laura Lueders, VSE 4^th Grade, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
7.    Approve recommendation to hire Greg Niessick, District Grounds Position, $17.50/hour, full-time position beginning April 18, 2023, based on the 2022-23 hiring schedule.
8.    Approve recommendation to hire BreAnn Morris, BE Special Education Teacher, MA Step 5 ~ $55,611.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year and based on the new 2023-24 hiring schedule.
9.    Approve recommendation to hire Nicolette Schmidt, RBE Special Education Teacher, MA Step Base ~ $53,776.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year and based on the new 2023-24 hiring schedule.
10. Approve recommendation to hire Barbara Waters Gabbert, BVMS Special Education Teacher, MA Step 10 ~ $57,654.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year and based on the new 2023-24 hiring schedule.
11. Approve resignation from Jennifer Cash, VSE part-time Child Nutrition Worker, effective April 14, 2023.
12. Approve recommendation to hire Morgan Mashlan, BVHS Science (Biology/Physical Science) Teacher, BA Step 2~$53,776.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year, based on the new 2023-24 hiring schedule.
13. Approve recommendation to hire Alaina Hecht, BVHS ELA Teacher, MA Step 4 ~ $55,224.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year and based on the new 2023-24 hiring schedule.
14. Approve resignation of Mallory Efta, RBE Kindergarten, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
15. Approve recommendation to transfer Lisa Reinschmidt, BVIS Reading Interventionist to Library Educational Assistant, full-time, $18.70/hour, effective August 23, 2023, based on the new 2023-24 hiring schedule.
16. Approve recommendation to transfer Laurie Veld from Administrative Assistant at BVIS (.5 FTE) and BVMS (.5 FTE) ~ 10-month position, to BVIS (1.0 FTE) 12-month Administrative Assistant position, effective June 1, 2023.
17. Approve resignation from Mariah Rasmussen, BE Special Education Educational Assistant, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
18. Approve recommendation to hire Stephanie Jett, BE Special Education Teacher, BA Step 7 ~ $55,611.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year and based on the new 2023-24 hiring schedule.
19. Approve recommendation to hire Jane Roemen, RBE Kindergarten Teacher, BA Step 10 ~ $56,808.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year and based on the new 2023-24 hiring schedule.
20. Accept resignation from Michelle Brady, FAE Child Nutrition Manager, effective April 4, 2023.
21. Accept resignation/retirement notification from Juanita (Nita) Madetzke, BVIS Special Education Educational Assistant, effective June 1, 2023.
Motion Carried.

The Board of Education reviewed the following (presented for information only):
1.    Transfer Amber Ernste from RBE Kindergarten to BE Art, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
2.    Request for maternity leave by Bailey Fitzgerald, Inspiration Elementary 2^nd Grade Teacher, effective on or around August 28, 2023, for approximately 10 weeks.
3.    Transfer Kristal Vugteveen from BVMS Special Education Teacher to BE Special Education Teacher (Aspire program), effective with the 2023-24 school year.
4.    Transfer Annika Nachreiner from BE Early Childhood Teacher to RBE Kindergarten Teacher, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
5.    Transfer Janae Sturma from BVMS Special Education Teacher to BVIS Special Education Teacher (.5 FTE) and Special Education District Evaluator (.5 FTE), effective with the 2023-24 school year.
6.    Transfer Jennifer Terwee from BVIS Art to BVHS Art effective with the 2023-24 school year.

Communication received by the Central Office and Board of Education was reviewed. They included:
1. Building Permit Applications – March 2023.

Board reports were presented. Board Member Ellie Saxer reported on the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) Spring Retreat that is scheduled for the end of April in Sioux Falls. During this retreat, the ASBSD board will be looking for District nominations for their upcoming award entries.

Motion by Saxer, seconded by Bell to go into Executive Session at 7:10 p.m. per SDCL 1-25-2.4 ~ for Superintendent contract negotiations. Motion Carried.

The Board of Education came out of Executive Session and into Open Session at 7:27 p.m. Motion by Saxer, seconded by Scott to approve Superintendent Contract Negotiations as follows:
-       Base salary increase of 8% for the 2023-24 school year.
-       $1,500 salary enhancement paid in November 2023 payroll.
-       Additional contract item (5.P) was added to read as follows: “Continuation of Health Insurance: Upon retirement, the superintendent shall continue to receive the school district contribution for coverage under the school district’s group health plan that was in effect at the time of retirement, until the earlier of either: 1) the superintendent becomes eligible for group insurance under another plan; or 2) the superintendent becomes eligible for Medicare benefits.”
-    All other contractual components remain.
Motion carried.

Signed __________________________________
Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 8^th day of May 2023.

Signed__________________________________
Chairperson

March 27, 2023

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 27^th of March 2023 at the Brandon Valley High School Community Room with the following members present: Renee Ullom, Gregg Ode, Ellie Saxer, Nick Scott, and David Bell. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent Jarod Larson, Business Manager Paul Lundberg, High School Principal Mark Schlekeway, Middle School Principal Amanda Nelson, Assistant Middle School Principal Adam Rothenberger, Intermediate School Principal Nick Skibsted, Assistant Intermediate School Principal Rick Pearson, Inspiration Elementary Principal Tanya Palmer, Director of Instruction Sherri Nelson, Special Services Director Wendy Otheim, and Operations Manager Ty Hentschel.

Renee Ullom called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Bell, seconded by Scott to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

President Renee Ullom, along with Superintendent Larson presented the following conflict of Interest Disclosure – Waiver Request for review at tonight’s meeting:

Superintendent Jarod Larson advised the board of his wife, Amanda Larson, who is being recommended to be hired at this evening’s board of education meeting under personnel as a District School Nurse for the 2023-24 school year in accordance with the Brandon Valley School District Nurse hiring schedule.

Motion by Saxer, seconded by Ode to approve and authorize this request for a school board waiver as presented by Dr. Larson because of the terms of the contract as fair and reasonable and not contrary to the public interest. Motion carried.

Brandon Valley Middle School Principal Amanda Nelson introduced BVMS Special Education/Tier II Instructor Anna Tastad to present tonight’s Good New Report highlighting the 2022-23 Pilot Tier 2 Behavior Support Program. “Regulation before expectation” is the basis of the Tier II program, fostering emotional and mental health within our Middle School population.

Administrative reports were presented. Superintendent Jarod Larson reported on the following:

The 2023-24 Budget process overview began with 5-Year plan completion by Administration in December, 2022 and an overview of those plans at the regular Board of Education meeting of February 27, 2023. Budget forms/documents were distributed early January, 2023. The Business Office is compiling and reviewing budget forms in March 2023. At the March 13, 2023 meeting, Part 1 listing of new staffing was approved (with Part 2 of additional staffing presented at tonight’s meeting). Also presented at tonight’s meeting is the preliminary Capital Outlay budget for approval in order for major items to be bid in a timely manner. In May 2023, we will hold a preliminary budget presentation and in July 2023, we will hold the public budget hearing for potential action.

Tentative 2023-24 negotiations timeline/wage recommendations began with a pre-negotiation meeting between the BVSD Administration and the Brandon Valley Education Association (BVEA) On March 20, 2023. The Personnel Welfare Committee and BVEA met on March 23, 2023 with a scheduled BOE Executive Session for negotiations preparations at tonight’s (March 27, 2023) meeting. A Personnel Welfare/BVEA Negotiations meeting is then scheduled for March 29, 2023 (with additional dates scheduled thereafter, if necessary). Tentatively, at the April 11, 2023 Board of Education regular meeting we will plan to ratify the 2023-24 Master Contract, approve Classified wage recommendation/approve Administration Salary recommendations, and enter Superintendent contract negotiations.

The 2022-23 School Calendar items include the following: Friday, March 31, 2023 ~ No school, in-service day; Thursday, April 6, 2023 ~ two hour early dismissal (Spring break); Friday/Monday, April 7 & 10, 2023 ~ No school (Spring break); Sunday, May 14, 2023 ~ Graduation Ceremony; Monday, May 29, 2023 ~ No school (Memorial Day); and Thursday, June 1, 2023 ~ Last day of school for students.

BVHS Addition Schedule (Overview of Important Dates)
-       Wednesday, June 1, 2022 ~ BVHS Addition Construction began|
-       Friday, June 16, 2023 ~ Substantial Completion
-       Friday, June 30, 2023 ~ Final Completion
-       Tuesday, August 15, 2023 – Science Room/Restroom Renovation Completion
The BVHS Addition priorities include General Classrooms, Ground Floor Special Education, Science Lab Classrooms, Maximize Land Usage/Upgrade East Facility Face, all while minimizing the impact to parking.

Pictures shared at tonight’s meeting included the following construction work in progress: Area A Classroom Casework installation, Restroom tile/fixture installation, painting; Area B interior construction; and Area C Precast panel and masonry.

Superintendent Jarod Larson reviewed the 2023-24 Capital Outlay Preliminary Budget Summary for a total of $3,287,000 as presented. Motion by Ode, seconded by Scott to approve the 2023-24 Preliminary Capital Outlay Budget in the amount of $3,287,000, as presented. Motion carried.

Superintendent Jarod Larson reviewed the following new positions for the 2023-24 school year as follows:
            General Fund staffing requests (part 2):
                        1.0 FTE District English Language Learner (EL) Teacher
                        1.0 FTE Robert Bennis Elementary Teacher (Grade TBD)
                        1.0 FTE Custodian (Building TBD)
                        1.0 FTE District Maintenance Employee
                        1.0 FTE Brandon Valley High School Head Girl’s Wrestling Coach
                        2.0 FTE Brandon Valley Middle School Assistant Coach (TBD)
Motion by Saxer, seconded by Bell to approve the 2023-24 General Fund staffing increase request (part 2) of $280,000 as presented. Motion carried.

            Motion by Saxer, seconded by Bell to approve the following general business items:
1.    Approve recommendation to transfer Rachael Fode from BVMS Vocal Music Teacher to BVHS Vocal Music Teacher, plus HS Chorus, 6% of Extra-curricular Step 10 ~ $2,796.00 and Performing Arts Center Coordinator, 14.5% of Extra-curricular Step Base ~ $6,240.00, effective for the 2023-24 school year, based on the 2022-23 hiring schedule.
2.    Approve resignation from Kali Ulrich, BVHS English Teacher, effective at the end of 2022-23 school year.
3.    Approve resignation from Kayla Houser, BVMS Child Nutrition Kitchen Manager, effective June 2, 2023.
4.    Approve recommendation to hire Justin Preuschl, long-term substitute for new student support, Brandon Elementary Special Education Teacher, effective March 2, 2023 until the end of the 2022-23 school year.
5.    Accept resignation/retirement notification from Ralynn Whitelock, BVIS Administrative Assistant, effective May 31, 2023.
6.    Approve request for leave without pay from Kelly Kirlin, FAE Educational Assistant, May 31 and June 1, 2023 (two days).
7.    Approve recommendation to hire Tessa Steinmiller, Speech/Language Pathologist for the following programs: (1) Special Education Birth-3 Summer Services, $277/day for ten days, and (2) Extended School Year Early Childhood Services, $25.00/hour.
8.    Approve recommendation to hire Bailey Durfee, Head Competitive Cheer, 12.5% of Extra-curricular Step Base ~ $5,379.00, effective for the 2023-24 school year, based on the 2022-23 hiring schedule.
9.    Approve recommendation to hire Jeff Ganschow, Head Girl’s Tennis Coach, 12.5% of Extra-curricular Step Base ~ $5,379.00, effective for the 2023-24 school year, based on the 2022-23 hiring schedule.
10. Approve recommendation to hire Lauren Kattner, BVMS Vocal Music Teacher, BA Step 3 ~ $51,869.00, including BVMS Play Director, 1.75% of Extra-curricular Step 3 ~ $770.00 and Choir Director, 1.5% of Extra-curricular Step 3 ~ $660.00, effective with the 2023-24 school year, based on the 2022-23 hiring schedule.
11. Approve recommendation to transfer Leah Moody from BVMS Reading Interventionist position to BVMS 8^th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher, BA+15 Step 2 ~ $50,439.00, effective for the 2023-24 school year, based on the 2022-23 hiring schedule.
12. Approve resignation from Chase Bitterman, BE Special Education Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
13. Approve recommendation to hire Amanda Larson, FAE/IE School Nurse, Nurse hiring schedule Step 3 ~ $42,910.00, based on the 2022-23 hiring schedule, effective August 17, 2023.
14. Approve recommendation for hourly wage increase for Harvey Gehrke, Maintenance Department, for an additional $1.40/hour, effective March 13, 2023 through June 30, 2023, as presented.
15. Approve resignation from Monica West, BE Special Education Ed Assistant, effective April 6, 2023.
16. Approve resignation from Kristina Pappas, BE Special Education Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
17. Approve resignation from Taylor Becker, Assistant MS Boys 8^th Grade Basketball Coach, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
18. Approve recommendation to hire Matt Christensen, Assistant MS Boys 8^th Grade Basketball Coach, 6% of Extra-curricular Step 10 ~ $2,796.00, effective for the 2023-24 school year, based on the 2022-23 hiring schedule.
19. Approve recommendation to hire Layne Waltner, Head MS Girls 7^th Grade Basketball Coach, 6.5% of Extra-curricular Step Base ~ $2,797.00, effective for the 2023-24 school year, based on the 2022-23 hiring schedule.
20. Approve request for leave without pay from Sandie VanVoorst, IE Child Nutrition Kitchen Manager, effective April 4, 2023 for one day.
21. Approve recommendation to transfer Justin Lovrien, from BVHS Science Teacher to BVHS Agriculture Teacher, plus FFA Advisor, 6.5% of Extra-curricular Step 1 ~ $2,817.00, effective for the 2023-24 school year, based on the 2022-23 hiring schedule.
22. Approve resignation from Lindsey Wuebben, BVHS Yearbook Advisor, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
23. Approve recommendation to hire the following substitutes for the 2022-23 school year: Michelle Barta, Reagan Jorgenson, Kristin McInerney, and Angela Jameson.
Motion Carried.

            The Board of Education reviewed the following (presented for information only):
1.    Transfer Cynthia Schilf from BVMS 8^th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher to BVHS English Teacher, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
2.    Request for maternity leave by Allison Brink, BVMS Sign Language Interpreter, effective August 11, 2023, for approximately 6 weeks.
3.    Transfer Lila VanHorn, Special Education Teacher, from BVHS to VSE (.5 FTE increased to 1.0 FTE) effective with the 2023-24 school year.
4.    Transfer Jennifer Chicoine, Special Education Teacher from VSE .5 FTE to Inspiration Elementary 1.0 (new .5 FTE in addition to her existing .5 VSE FTE) effective with the 2023-24 school year.
5.    Transfer Adam Else from BE 2^nd Grade Teacher to BE 3^rd Grade Teacher, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
6.    Transfer Sharon Schwebach, BVIS Teacher, from 6^th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher to 6^th Grade Social Studies Teacher, effective with the 2023-24 school year.
7.    Transfer Laryssa Osheim from Inspiration Elementary Kindergarten Teacher to BE 2^nd Grade Teacher, effective with the 2023-24 school year.

Communication received by the Central Office and Board of Education was reviewed. They included:
1. Thank you from Mallory Husher and family for the flowers sent in honor of the birth of Hattie Marie.

Board reports were presented. Board Member Gregg Ode reported on behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee regarding the recent meeting held on March 23, 2023. Items discussed were the BVHS addition, which continues to be on track for August 2023 completion date. Discussion was also held on the timeline for a new east-side elementary school project. Early discussion for this project centers on a K-4 elementary school to include an Early Childhood area and a Transportation addition to house up to 20 additional buses. Bid letting is scheduled for November of 2023, construction to begin in the Spring of 2024, and a projected opening of August 2025.

Board Member David Bell reported on behalf of the Personnel Welfare Committee regarding the recent meeting that was held March 23, 2023. The different assessments that are administered during this time of year were discussed, along with discussing the school improvement plans currently being implemented.

Board President Renee Ullom reported on the Teachwell program continued growth.

Board Member Ellie Saxer gave a “shout out” to the Special Olympics Middle School team that recently went to a state competition. Congratulations on returning home with the second-place trophy!

Motion by Saxer, seconded by Bell to go into Executive Session at 6:56 p.m. per SDCL 1-25-2.4 ~ Teacher Contract Negotiation Preparations. Motion Carried.

The Board of Education came out of Executive Session and into Open Session at 7:13 p.m.

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

Signed __________________________________
Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 11^th day of April, 2023.

Signed__________________________________
Chairperson

March 13, 2023

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 13^th of March 2023 at the Brandon Valley High School Community Room with the following members present: Renee Ullom, Gregg Ode, Ellie Saxer, Nick Scott, and David Bell. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent Jarod Larson, Business Manager Paul Lundberg, High School Principal Mark Schlekeway, Activities Director Bill Freking, Associate High School Principal Jordan Paula, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Mary Mudder, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Kristin Hofkamp, Fred Assam Elementary Principal Susan Foster, Inspiration Elementary Principal Tanya Palmer, and Director of Instruction Sherri Nelson.

Renee Ullom called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Scott, seconded by Bell to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Ode, seconded by Saxer to approve the minutes of the board of education regular meeting of February 13, 2023 and February 27, 2023, as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Bell, seconded by Scott to approve the bills & claims as submitted (see attached).

Motion carried.

The cash report for the month of February, 2023 showed receipts of $4,272,288.03 and disbursements of $4,695,406.35 leaving a balance of $11,671,025.57. The General Fund had receipts of $3,949,865.20, and disbursements of $3,255,685.17, leaving a balance of $8,086,913.47. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $37,584.89, and disbursements of $718,727.10, leaving a balance of $2,622,152.00. Special Education Fund had receipts of $266,496.27, and disbursements of $719,944.49 leaving a balance of $868,070.82. Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $15,261.67, and had disbursements of $0.00, leaving a balance of $15,261.67. Lastly, the Enterprise Fund had receipts of $3,080.00 and disbursements of $1,049.59, leaving a balance of $78,627.52.

The February, 2023 payroll totaled $2,497,405.78 which $1,344,596.51 was instructional, $543,794.20 was support services, $45,538.04 was co-curricular, $444,333.61 was Special Education, $118,168.42 was Food Service, and $975.00 was Driver’s Education.

Motion by Saxer, seconded by Ode to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of February, 2023. Motion carried.
      Administrative reports were presented. Superintendent Jarod Larson reported on the following:
Navigator CO2 Pipeline – application for party status through the Public Utility Commission has been submitted and approved for party status. Party status provides information, communication, and opportunity to comment on a pipeline that is tentatively scheduled to run between Brandon and the community of Valley Springs as the process is worked through. Currently, the Brandon Valley School District is neither a proponent nor opponent; we simply want to receive the information and have the opportunity to comment in this process.
    The Superintendent Evaluation process is currently in progress with the following timeline: February 13, 2023 – Distributed evaluation tool; February 27, 2023 – Evaluation due to School Board President, Renee Ullom; March 13, 2023 – Discuss performance evaluation (executive session); and April 11, 2023 – Tentative contract negotiations (executive session).
    The 2023-24 Budget process overview began with 5-Year plan completion by Administration in December, 2022 and an overview of those plans at the regular Board of Education meeting of February 27, 2023. Budget forms/documents were distributed early January, 2023. The Business Office will compile and review budget forms in March 2023. Also, at tonight’s meeting (March 13, 2023), we will approve new staffing positions and later in March the preliminary Capital Outlay budget will be presented for approval in order for major items to be bid in a timely manner. In May 2023, we will hold a preliminary budget presentation and in July 2023, we will hold the public budget hearing for potential action.
    Tentative 2023-24 negotiations timeline/wage recommendations will begin with a pre-negotiation meeting between the BVSD Admin and the Brandon Valley Education Association (BVEA) On March 20, 2023. The Personnel Welfare and BVEA plan to meet on March 23, 2023 with a scheduled BOE Executive Session for negotiations preparations on March 27, 2023. A Personnel Welfare/BVEA Negotiations meeting is then scheduled for March 29, 2023 (with additional dates scheduled thereafter, if necessary). Tentatively, at the April 11, 2023 Board of Education regular meeting we will plan to ratify the 2023-24 Master Contract, approve Classified wage recommendation/approve Administration Salary recommendations, and enter Superintendent contract negotiations.
    Legislative Session Update: Joint Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD)/School Administrators of South Dakota (SASD)/Large School Group Information Resources are available on their web-site. Currently awaiting Governor Noem’s signature is a proposed 7.1% increase to K-12 public education.

The March 31, 2023 in-service presentation will host professional motivational speaker Hamish Brewer to include Classified staff participation training along with the Certified staff participation and their Collaborative Learning Communities.

A School Board Election for one (1), three-year (3-year) seat will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 (if necessary). The earliest date to circulate a petition is April 11, 2023; the deadline for return of petitions is May 12, 2023 (candidates must file a Financial Interest Statement within 15 days of filing a nominating petition). If you have any further questions regarding this process, please contact the Business Office. Board member Ellie Saxer’s seat is the open seat for this upcoming school board term and she stated that she is planning to take out a petition.

The 2022-23 School Calendar items include the following: Monday, March 13, 2023 ~ IS/MS Parent-Teacher Conferences; Tuesday, March 14, 2023 ~ HS/EL Parent-Teacher Conferences; Friday, March 17, 2023 ~ No school (comp day); and Friday, March 31, 2023 ~ No school, in-service day; Thursday, April 6, 2023 ~ two hour early dismissal (Spring break); Friday/Monday, April 7 & 10, 2023 ~ No school (Spring break).

BVHS Addition Schedule (Overview of Important Dates)
-       Wednesday, June 1, 2022 ~ BVHS Addition Construction began
-       Friday, June 16, 2023 ~ Substantial Completion
-       Friday, June 30, 2023 ~ Final Completion
-       Tuesday, August 15, 2023 – Science Room/Restroom Renovation Completion
The BVHS Addition priorities include General Classrooms, Ground Floor Special Education, Science Lab Classrooms, Maximize Land Usage/Upgrade East Facility Face, all while minimizing the impact to parking.

Pictures shared at tonight’s meeting included the following construction work in progress: Area A, B, and C exterior; Area A painting/ceiling grid/MEP rough-in, drywall, painting and windows, girl’s restroom, and science lab; Area B interior classroom and electrical interior; Area C interior masonry, exterior sheathing and steel studs.

Motion by Scott, seconded by Bell to approve the following general business items:

1.    Approve Board Member appointments to the area Equalization Boards. Meeting dates and times:
      ° Brandon, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers – Renee Ullom
                  (Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 6:00 p.m. is reserved as an alternate date.) – Ellie Saxer
      ° Splitrock Township, Monday, March 20, 2023, 7:00 p.m. at Splitrock Township Fire Department - Gregg Ode
      ° Valley Springs, Monday, March 20, 2023, 6:00 p.m. at Valley Springs Legion Hall – Nick Scott
      ° Minnehaha and Lincoln County, Monday, March 20, 2022, 3:00 p.m. at Carnegie Town Hall – David Bell
      ° Sioux Falls, (times yet to be determined) – unknown when BV/Sioux Falls properties will be scheduled for appeals, but board members are available to cover the local Sioux Falls Board Schedule – Minnehaha County Administration Building – Board members as needed
2.    Approve Independent Auditor’s Report for Fiscal Year 2022 by ELO CPAs & Advisors, as presented.
3.    Approve change order #2 for the Brandon Valley High School Classroom Addition for an additional amount of $27,796.00, as presented.
4.    Approve membership agreement for Child Nutrition Directorship Shared Services, effective for the 2023-24 school year, as presented.
Motion carried.

Superintendent Jarod Larson reviewed the following new positions for the 2023-24 school year as follows:
            General Fund staffing requests (part 1):
                       1.0 FTE Brandon Valley High School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher
                        1.0 FTE Brandon Valley High School Science Teacher
                        1.0 FTE Brandon Valley Middle School Math Teacher
                        1.0 FTE Brandon Valley Intermediate School 6^th Grade Science Teacher
                        1.0 FTE Brandon Valley Intermediate School 6^th Grade Social Studies Teacher
                        1.0 FTE Fred Assam Elementary Teacher (CSR 3^rd Grade – previously ESSER funded)
                        1.0 FTE Inspiration Elementary Teacher (CSR 2^nd Grade – previously ESSER funded)
                        1.0 FTE Inspiration Elementary Teacher (CSR 4^th Grade – previously ESSER funded)
                        1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher (English Language Learner - ELL) – (previously ESSER funded)
                        1.0 FTE Brandon Valley Intermediate School Counselor (previously ESSER funded)
                        1.0 FTE Brandon Valley Middle School Counselor (previously ESSER funded)
                        1.0 FTE Brandon Valley High School Counselor (previously ESSER funded)
                        1.0 FTE Fred Assam/Inspiration Elementary School Nurse (previously ESSER funded)
                        1.0 FTE Brandon Valley Middle School Tier 2 Behavior EA (previously ESSER funded)
            Motion by Saxer, seconded by Scott to approve the 2023-24 General Fund Additional Staffing request of $1,000,000 as presented. Motion carried.

            Superintendent Jarod Larson reviewed the following new positions for the 2023-24 school year as follows:
            Special Education Fund staffing requests:
                        2.0 FTE K-12 Special Education Teachers (K-12, Grade levels/buildings TBD)
                        3.0 FTE Special Education Educational Assistants (K-12 Grade levels/buildings TBD)
                                    Physical/Occupational Therapist Services: $35,000 (contracted with Teachwell)
                                    Behavior Analyst Services: $45,000 (contracted with Teachwell)
            Motion by Saxer, seconded by Bell to approve the 2023-24 Special Education staffing increase request of $350,000 as presented. Motion carried.

            Motion by Bell, seconded by Saxer to approve the following personnel items:
1.    Approve recommendation for staff reductions of the 1.0 FTE (each) Reading Interventionists positions as follows: Lisa Reinschmidt, Janna Conrad, Jennifer Voigt, and Leah Moody; effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
2.    Approve resignation from Rhonda Sebert, Brandon Elementary Special Education Educational Assistant, effective March 16, 2023.
3.    Approve resignation from Scott Giles, BVMS Assistant 8^th Grade Girls Basketball Coach, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
4.    Approve recommendation to hire Tessa Steinmiller, BE Early Childhood Speech Language Pathologist, MA Step Base ~ $ 50,113.00, plus 10-day extended Contract ~ $2,769.00, Total salary ~ $52,882.00, effective for the 2023-24 school year, based on the 2022-23 hiring schedule.
5.    Approve resignation of Ivy Ramsey, BE Art Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
6.    Approve resignation of Allison Pravecek, BE 3^rd Grade Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
7.    Approve resignation of Michael Walker, BVHS Assistant Wrestling Coach, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
8.    Approve resignation of Amy Kasten, BVHS Art Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
9.    Approve recommendation to hire Danica Kocer, BVHS Chemistry Teacher, BA Step Base ~ $49,493.00, effective for the 2023-24 school year, based on the 2022-23 hiring schedule.
10. Approve leave without pay for Naome Poppe, BVHS Family and Consumer Science Teacher, effective April 19-21 and April 24-25, 2023 for five days.
11. Approve leave without pay for Sandra VanVoorst, Inspiration Elementary Child Nutrition Manager, effective May 30-31 and June 1, 2023 for three days.
12. Approve recommendation to hire Adrienne Stueven, Substitute Van Driver, paid according to the transportation hiring schedule, effective March 14, 2023.
13. Approve recommendation to hire Brent Hubers, Substitute Van Driver, paid according to the transportation hiring schedule, effective March 14, 2023.
14. Approve recommendation to hire through transfer, Emily Johnson, from daytime BE Custodian to BE Special Education Educational Assistant, full-time, $16.95/hour, effective March 13, 2023.
15. Approve resignation from Erica Karl, RBE 3^rd Grade Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
16. Approve resignation from Kristin VanBuskirk, BE Special Education Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
17. Approve recommendation to hire the following substitutes for the 2022-23 school year: Lindsay Fenton.
Motion Carried.

                  The Board of Education reviewed the following (presented for information only):
1.    Request for maternity leave by Christine Halvorson, Inspiration Elementary English Language Learner Teacher, effective on or around June 1, 2023 for approximately twelve weeks.
2.    Request for maternity leave by Mallory Efta, RBE Kindergarten Teacher, effective on or around May 8, 2023 for approximately 6 weeks.
3.    Request for maternity leave by Alison Eddy, CNS Registered Dietitian, effective on or around May 15, 2023 for approximately 12 weeks.
4.    Request for leave without pay from Tamara Gorsuch, BVHS Special Education Educational Assistant, effective April 7, 2023 through the end of the 2022-23 school year.

            Communication received by the Central Office and Board of Education we reviewed. They included:
1.    Building Permit Applications – February 2023.
2.    Thank you from Melissa Garrow and family for the plant sent in memory of her Dad, Bob Young.

Board reports were presented. Board President Renee Ullom reported on the Alternative Education Committee and a recent story that highlighted Teachwell and an award they received regarding telehealth/ teletherapy that was successfully incorporated with one of their students.

Board Member Ellie Saxer reported on behalf of the Personnel Welfare Committee in regard to the upcoming scheduled negotiations and the mutual respect that is held among the Board of Education, the Brandon Valley Administration, and the Brandon Valley Education Association. This supportive relationship is rare and is something that Saxer is very thankful. Saxer also commented regarding the parent-teacher conferences that are taking place this week and thanked the faculty and staff on the creative ways in which our students are kept informed and engaged in this process.

Motion by Ode, seconded by Bell to go into Executive Session at 6:55 p.m. per SDCL 1-25-2.1 ~ Superintendent’s Evaluation. Motion Carried.

The Board of Education came out of Executive Session and into Open Session at 8:34 p.m.

Motion by Saxer, seconded by Ode to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed __________________________________
Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 11^th day of April, 2023.

Signed__________________________________
Chairperson

February 27, 2023

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 27^th of February 2023 at the Brandon Valley High School Community Room with the following members present: Renee Ullom, Gregg Ode, Ellie Saxer, Nick Scott, and David Bell. Absent: None. Also present were Superintendent Jarod Larson, Business Manager Paul Lundberg, High School Principal Mark Schlekeway, Activities Director Bill Freking, Middle School Principal Amanda Nelson, Intermediate School Principal Nick Skibsted, Assistant Intermediate School Principal Rick Pearson, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Mary Mudder, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Kristin Hofkamp, Fred Assam Elementary Principal Susan Foster, Inspiration Elementary Principal Tanya Palmer, Director of Instruction Sherri Nelson, and Operations Manager Ty Hentschel.

Renee Ullom called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Bell, seconded by Scott to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

Fred Assam Elementary Principal Susan Foster introduced the District STEM and Technology Integrationist, Marie Gosse for tonight’s Good New Report. This report centered around the Brandon Valley Elementary STEM Program which includes the five elementary schools: Valley Springs Elementary, Brandon Elementary, Robert Bennis Elementary, Fred Assam Elementary and Inspiration Elementary, along with the Intermediate school. This program connects students to the real world. With the recent $200,000 South Dakota Department of Education STEM grant that Brandon Valley was awarded, Gosse is in the process of ordering Robots for every elementary school and the Intermediate School to arrive by the summer of 2023 and will also be able to hold Robotic Boot Camp trainings for teachers in the summer of 2023.

Administrative reports were presented. Superintendent Jarod Larson reported on the following:

The Superintendent Evaluation process is currently in progress with the following timeline: February 13, 2023 – Distributed evaluation tool; February 27, 2023 – Evaluation due to School Board President, Renee Ullom; March 13, 2023 – Discuss performance evaluation (executive session); and April 11, 2023 – Tentative contract negotiations (executive session).

The 2023-24 Budget process overview begins with 5-Year plan completion by Administration in December, 2022 with an overview of those plans at tonight’s meeting, Budget forms/documents were distributed early January, 2023. The Business Office will compile and review budget forms in March 2023. Also, in March 2023, we will approve new staffing positions and the preliminary Capital Outlay budget will be presented for approval in order for major items to be bid in a timely manner. In May 2023, we will hold a preliminary budget presentation and in July 2023, we will hold the public budget hearing for potential action.

Tentative 2023-24 negotiations timeline/wage recommendations will begin with a pre-negotiation meeting between the BVSD Admin and the Brandon Valley Education Association (BVEA) On March 20, 2023. The Personnel Welfare and BVEA plan to meet on March 23, 2023 with a scheduled BOE Executive Session for negotiations preparations on March 27, 2023. A Personnel Welfare/BVEA Negotiations meeting is then scheduled for March 29, 2023 (with additional dates scheduled thereafter, if necessary). Tentatively, at the April 11, 2023 Board of Education regular meeting we will plan to ratify the 2023-24 Master Contract, approve Classified wage recommendation/approve Administration Salary recommendations, and enter Superintendent contract negotiations.

Legislative Session Update: Joint Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD)/School Administrators of South Dakota (SASD)/Large School Group Information Resources are available on their web-site.

Accreditation review was successfully completed and our accreditation status is now valid through the 2027-28 school year. Thank you to all building principals and Director of Instruction for the work done to complete this.

BVHS Addition Schedule (Overview of Important Dates)
-       Wednesday, June 1, 2022 ~ BVHS Addition Construction began
-       Friday, June 16, 2023 ~ Substantial Completion
-       Friday, June 30, 2023 ~ Final Completion
-       Tuesday, August 15, 2023 – Science Room/Restroom Renovation Completion
The BVHS Addition priorities include General Classrooms, Ground Floor Special Education, Science Lab Classrooms, Maximize Land Usage/Upgrade East Facility Face, all while minimizing the impact to parking.

Pictures shared at tonight’s meeting included the following construction work in progress: Temporary Construction Wall in the Ramped Hallway; Area A Classroom window and sheetrock installation, Area A Science Lab window and sheetrock installation; Area B electrical room construction, Area B Corridor, Classroom Window construction; and Area C structural steel/steel stud construction, masonry, and decking.

Friday, March 24, 2023 marks a 100 year anniversary celebration with Valley Springs Elementary. The celebration runs from 1-2 p.m. with students and follows from 2-2:30 p.m. for coffee and cookies.

Activities Director Bill Freking reported on the 2023 State Champion Brandon Valley Wrestling Team. This championship was won this past weekend during the state wrestling meet held in Rapid City! Congratulations!

Business Manager Paul Lundberg reviewed the Brandon Valley School District’s 2023-28 Five Year Plan. This plan can be viewed in its entirety at www.brandonvalleyschools.com on the Business Office tab.

Superintendent Larson reported on the 2022-23 Academic Calendar Modifications as follows:
-       School closings to date as follows: 12/15/2022, 12/16/2022, 1/03/2023, 1/4/2023, 02/22/2023 and 02/23/2023, and late starts 12/9/2022, 12/14/2022, 1/05/2023, and 02/24/2023
-       Making up 5 of the 6 days with students; the one lost student day will be made up with our staff as flexible student development planning in accordance with the contract
-       Students will be in session on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, May 30-31 and June 1st
-       Staff extra-day workshop on Friday, June 2, 2023
-       The one remaining flexible student development day will be utilized in the following weeks of June 2023, prior to the new fiscal year starting July 1, 2023.

As listed above, students will be in session May 30, 31, and June 1, 2023 with the teacher workshop day scheduled for June 2, 2023. In the event that additional snow (or ice, or flooding) day(s) occur, we will evaluate the extension of the day and or amending the calendar for non-paid vacation days currently scheduled “off” and not extend the school contact days past the current schedule outlined above. Superintendent Larson is hopeful that this is the last calendar modification of the 2022-23 school year that comes before the board for consideration. Motion by Saxer, seconded by Bell to approve the 2022-23 academic calendar modifications as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Saxer, seconded by Ode to approve the following personnel items:
1.    Accept resignation/retirement notice from Carol Egert, BVHS Custodian, effective June 9, 2023.
2.    Accept resignation/retirement notice from Michele Dandurand, BVHS Custodian, effective May 12, 2023.
3.    Approve resignation from Elise Kellogg, RBE Reading Interventionist, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
4.    Approve recommendation to hire Anthony Garrow, long-term substitute for Mallory Husher, BVMS Math Teacher, effective on February 23, 2023 for 6-8 weeks.
5.    Approve recommendation to hire Irina Uphoff, IE Special Education Educational Assistant, 1.0 FTE, $16.95/hour, effective March 6, 2023.
Motion Carried.

Communication received by the Central Office and Board of Education we reviewed. They included:
1. Thank you to the Brandon Valley School Board from the Valley Springs Elementary staff and students in recognition of School Board Appreciation week.

Board reports were presented. Board Member Ellie Saxer complemented the Middle School Band Program and Instructor Devon Mellilo. Saxer recently attended a Jazz Band performance at Augustana University, which was notably described as more like a “Jazz Army” versus a band! Congratulations to all instructors and band members for an impressive showing.

Travel reports were presented and reviewed.

Motion by Scott, seconded by Bell to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed __________________________________
Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 13^th day of March, 2023.

Signed__________________________________
Chairperson

February 13, 2023

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 13^th of February 2023 at the Brandon Valley High School Community Room with the following members present: Renee Ullom, Ellie Saxer, Nick Scott, and David Bell. Absent: Gregg Ode. Also present were Superintendent Jarod Larson, Business Manager Paul Lundberg, High School Principal Mark Schlekeway, Associate Principal Mitzi Moore, Middle School Principal Amanda Nelson, Intermediate School Principal Nick Skibsted, Assistant Intermediate School Principal Rick Pearson, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Mary Mudder, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Kristin Hofkamp, Inspiration Elementary Principal Tanya Palmer, Director of Instruction Sherri Nelson, and Special Services Director Wendy Otheim.

Renee Ullom called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Scott, seconded by Bell to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Saxer, seconded by Scott to approve the minutes of the board of education regular meeting of January 9, 2023 and January 23, 2023, as well as the minutes of the board of education special meeting of January 27, 2023, as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Scott, seconded by Bell to approve the bills & claims as submitted (see attached).
Motion carried.

The cash report for the month of January, 2023 showed receipts of $2,707,837.86 and disbursements of $4,717,307.77 leaving a balance of $12,094,143.89. The General Fund had receipts of $2,120,138.37, sent a temporary interfund transfer of $178,768.96 to the Bond Fund, and disbursements of $2,973,358.91, leaving a balance of $7,392,733.44. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $32,241.47, and disbursements of $801,619.11, leaving a balance of $3,303,294.21. Special Education Fund had receipts of $481,271.40, and disbursements of $571,336.09 leaving a balance of $1,321,519.04. Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $12,086.62, received a temporary interfund transfer of $178,768.96 from the General Fund, and had disbursements of $370,993.75, leaving a balance of $0.00. Lastly, the Enterprise Fund had receipts of $62,100.00 and disbursements of $0.00, leaving a balance of $76,597.11.

The January, 2023 payroll totaled $2,385,987.39 which $1,314,383.31 was instructional, $549,795.63 was support services, $43,033.83 was co-curricular, $386,555.01 was Special Education, and $92,219.61 was Food Service.

Motion by Saxer, seconded by Scott to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of December, 2022. Motion carried.

Administrative reports were presented. Superintendent Jarod Larson reported on the following:
Superintendent Jarod Larson reported that the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) has marked the week of February 20, 2023 as school board appreciation week. Each board member was provided with a certificate of appreciation and a special “Thank You” for their leadership and service as board members of the Brandon Valley School District.

The Superintendent Evaluation process will take place in February with the following timeline: February 13, 2023 – Distribute evaluation tool; February 27, 2023 – Evaluation due to School Board President, Renee Ullom; March 13, 2023 – Discuss performance evaluation (executive session); and April 11, 2023 – Tentative contract negotiations (executive session).

The 2023-24 Budget process overview begins with 5-Year plan completion by Administration in December, 2022, followed by budget forms/documents distributed early January, 2023. The Business Office will compile and review budget forms in March 2023. In February 2023, we will present the 5-year plan. In March 2023, we will approve new staffing positions and the preliminary Capital Outlay budget will be presented for approval in order for major items to be bid in a timely manner. In May 2023, we will hold a preliminary budget presentation and in July 2023, we will hold the public budget hearing for potential action.

The 2022-23 School Calendar items include the following: February 17-20, 2023 ~ No School – President’s Day Weekend; Monday, March 13, 2023 ~ IS/MS Parent-Teacher Conferences; Tuesday, March 14, 2023 ~ HS/EL Parent-Teacher Conferences; Friday, March 17, 2023 ~ No school (comp day); and Friday, March 31, 2023 ~ No school, in-service day.

BVHS Addition Schedule (Overview of Important Dates)
-       Wednesday, June 1, 2022 ~ BVHS Addition Construction began
-       Friday, June 16, 2023 ~ Substantial Completion
-       Friday, June 30, 2023 ~ Final Completion
-       Tuesday, August 15, 2023 – Science Room/Restroom Renovation Completion
The BVHS Addition priorities include General Classrooms, Ground Floor Special Education, Science Lab Classrooms, Maximize Land Usage/Upgrade East Facility Face, all while minimizing the impact to parking.

Pictures shared at tonight’s meeting included the following construction work in progress: Area A exterior masonry and windows, roof construction, and interior classroom construction; Area B exterior masonry, interior concrete, exterior masonry construction, and roof construction; and Area C structural steel/steel stud construction.

Brandon Valley Intermediate School Principal Nick Skibsted congratulated the 6^th Grade Band members that recently auditioned and represented the Brandon Valley School District at the “Band Masters” program.

            Motion by Bell, seconded by Scott to approve the following general business items:
1.    Approve the 2022-23 Brandon Valley School District #49-2 School Improvement Plans as presented.
2.    Approve the agreement by and between the Brandon Valley School District #49-2 and Recover Health of Iowa, Inc., dba as Aveanna Healthcare, for student healthcare services, $80.00/hour, as needed, effective February 6, 2023 through June 30, 2023, a presented.
3.    Approve the membership agreement by and between the Brandon Valley School District #49-2 and Eastern South Dakota Food Buying Group (ESDFBG), effective for the 2023-24 school year.
Motion carried.

            Motion by Saxer, seconded by Bell to approve the following personnel items:
1.    Approve recommendation to transfer Shealynn Schultz from RBE Special Education Educational Assistant to BE Evening Custodian, $17.50/hour (plus $1.00/hour night differential) effective January 30, 2023.
2.    Approve resignation from Alison Knutson, BVHS Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
3.    Approve recommendation to hire Claire Toth, long-term substitute for Brooklyn Brouwer, BE Special Education Teacher, effective on or around March 5, 2023 for 8-10 weeks.
4.    Approve resignation/retirement notice from Georgia Carlson, BVMS Custodian, effective June 9, 2023.
5.    Approve recommendation to hire Vicki Piper, Inspiration Elementary Special Education Educational Assistant, full-time, $16.95/hour, effective March 13, 2023.
6.    Approve recommendation to hire Jessica Paquette, long-term substitute for Michelle Kieffer, FAE 3^rd Grade Teacher, effective on or around April 11, 2023, through the end of the 2022-23 school year.
7.    Approve recommendation to hire Emily Johnson, BE Daytime Custodian, full-time, $17.50/hour, effective March 1, 2023.
8.    Approve additional position for Inspiration Elementary, Special Education Educational Assistant, 1.0 FTE, effective for the 2022-23 school year.
9.    Approve leave without pay for Kimberly Moffitt, BVMS Educational Assistant, effective January 17-20, 2023 for four days.
10. Approve recommendation to hire through transfer, Tonya Onnen, BVHS Custodian from evening shift to day shift, $17.62/hour, effective March 13, 2023.
11. Approve resignation from Jennifer Funke, BVMS Computer Teacher, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
12. Approve recommendation to hire the following substitutes for the 2022-23 school year: Rose Andera, Jeremy Brewer, Stacy DeBoer, Mikayla Kappenman, and Tyson Newton.
Motion Carried.

           Communication received by the Central Office and Board of Education we reviewed. They included:
1.    Building Permit Applications – January 2023.
2.    Thank you from Alan Savage and family for the plant sent in memory of Maxine Savage.
3.    Thank you from Sarah Harte for flowers send during her surgery recovery.

Board reports were presented. Board Member Ellie Saxer reported on behalf of the City Affairs & Legislation committee. Several House bills are moving very quickly through the House at this time, however, one bill worth noting is House Bill 1234. This bill would offer direct vouchers to parents to allow their students to attend a private school of their choosing. As we know, there are a lot of excellent private schools in our area, however, Brandon Valley believes that our education money is for public schools/education and we don’t want to divide that money. Saxer urged patrons to reach out to our legislators to let them know our feelings on House Bill 1234.

Motion by Bell, seconded by Saxer to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed __________________________________
Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 13^th day of March, 2023.

Signed__________________________________
Chairperson

January 27, 2023

A special Brandon Valley School District/District 2 Collaboration session meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education along with District 2 Legislative members was held at 7:00 a.m. on the 27^th day of January, 2023 at the Bandon Valley High School Community Room, Brandon, SD, with the following members present: Gregg Ode, Ellie Saxer, and David Bell. Absent: Renee Ullom and Nick Scott. Also present were Superintendent Jarod Larson, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, BVMS Instructor and BVEA Representative Molly Ring, District 2 Representatives David Kull and John Sjaarda, and District 2 Senator Steve Kolbeck.

Vice chairperson Gregg Ode called the meeting to order at 7:00 a.m., beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Saxer, seconded by Bell to approve the agenda as presented.

The purpose of this meeting was to hold a collaborative round-table with the District 2 Legislators. No action was taken.

Motion by Bell, seconded by Saxer to adjourn the collaboration session at 8:30 a.m. Motion carried.

Signed __________________________________
Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 13^th day of February, 2023.

Signed__________________________________
Chairperson

January 23, 2023

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 23^rd of January 2023 at the Brandon Valley High School Community Room with the following members present: Renee Ullom, Gregg Ode, Ellie Saxer (via phone), Nick Scott, and David Bell. Absent: None. Also present were Superintendent Jarod Larson, Business Manager Paul Lundberg, High School Principal Mark Schlekeway, Associate Principal Mitzi Moore, Associate Principal Jordan Paula, Activities Director Bill Freking, Middle School Principal Amanda Nelson, Intermediate School Principal Nick Skibsted, Assistant Intermediate School Principal Rick Pearson, Director of Instruction Sherri Nelson, and Operations Director Ty Hentschel.

Renee Ullom called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Bell, seconded by Scott to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

High School Associate Principals Mitzi Moore and Jordan Paula, along with HS Counselor Michelle Stemwedel presented a Good News Report on behalf of the Brandon Valley High School and the different projects being supported this school year under the LEAD, LEARN and SERVE umbrella. Launched on Homecoming week, the school began a Veteran’s Community Project. This project had a goal of collecting $10,000 and have raised $5,000 to date. Other projects supported by the BVHS students and staff was Angel Tree gift wrapping with 326 gifts wrapped (special thanks also to HS Admin Assistant Jessica Henson for coordinating this wrapping event and BVHS students helping to wrap). Lastly, HOPE Squad, with both National and BVHS Goals to reduce self-destructive behavior and youth suicide by training, building, and creating change in schools and communities and to harness the power of positive peer intervention to promote HOPE within our hallways.

Administrative reports were presented. Superintendent Jarod Larson reported on the following:

The 2023-24 Budget process overview begins with 5-Year plan completion by Administration in December, 2022, followed by budget forms/documents distributed early January, 2023. The Business Office will compile and review budget forms in March 2023. In February 2023, we will present the 5-year plan. In March 2023, we will approve new staffing positions and the preliminary Capital Outlay budget will be presented for approval in order for major items to be bid on in a timely manner. In May 2023, we will hold a preliminary budget presentation and in July 2023, we will hold the public budget hearing for potential action.

The March 31, 2023 in-service presentation will host professional motivational speaker Hamish Brewer to include Classified staff participation and training along with the Certified staff participation and their Collaborative Learning Communities.

BVHS Addition Schedule (Overview of Important Dates)
-       Wednesday, June 1, 2022 ~ BVHS Addition Construction began
-       Friday, June 16, 2023 ~ Substantial Completion
-       Friday, June 30, 2023 ~ Final Completion
-       Tuesday, August 15, 2023 – Science Room/Restroom Renovation Completion
The BVHS Addition priorities include General Classrooms, Ground Floor Special Education, Science Lab Classrooms, Maximize Land Usage/Upgrade East Facility Face, all while minimizing the impact to parking.

Pictures shared at tonight’s meeting included the following construction work in progress: Area A exterior masonry and interior concrete and construction work; Area B sheathing and steel stud construction; and Area C structural steel/masonry construction.

In response to some feedback during our Accreditation with the South Dakota Department of Education, the following board policies were previously updated and reviewed by Superintendent Jarod Larson and presented to the Board of Education at tonight’s meeting for a second reading:
1. AFC (also GCN) – Evaluation of Professional Staff
2. JBA – Anti-bullying/Harassment of Students
Motion by Saxer, seconded by Ode to approve Board Policy AFC (also GCN) – Evaluation of Professional Staff and Board Policy JBA – Anti-bullying/Harassment of Students as presented. Motion carried.

Superintendent Jarod Larson reported on the proposed 2023-24 school year calendar. This calendar has been reviewed through the Administration, Teacher Liaison Committee, and the Classified Council and is consistent and corresponding to the previous school year calendar. Important dates to highlight are August 15, 2023 as new staff in-service, August 17, 21, and 22, 2023 with all staff returning. Wednesday, August 23, 2023 is the scheduled first day of classes and Thursday, May 23, 2024 is the last day of classes for all BV students. Brandon Valley High School graduation is scheduled for Sunday, May 12, 2024. Motion by Ode, seconded by Bell to approve the 2023-24 Brandon Valley School District Academic Calendar as presented. Motion carried.

Superintendent Jarod Larson presented the 2022-23 State of the Schools Address. This address provides an overview of available academic data, Brandon Valley facilities and capacity information, BVSD strategic plan, implementation and progress update, as well as a look ahead to the 2023-24 budget and staffing situation. Visit this information site at https://jl163.k12.sd.us/2022.23.state.of.schools.Presentation.pdf,

            Motion by Scott, seconded by Bell to approve the following general business items:
1.    Approve request to purchase two (2) new school buses for the 2023-24 school year from the Sourcewell Contract #063020-BBB as follows: two (2) 2023 Blue Bird BBCV Vision Type C Propane buses, for a total of $269,934.00, as presented.
2.    Approve recommendation to accept lowest bid from Meteor Education, LLC for the Brandon Valley High School Addition Classroom Furnishings for a total of $179,932.21 as presented.
Motion carried.

            Motion by Saxer, seconded by Bell to approve the following personnel items:
1.    Approve leave without pay for Tamara Gorsuch, BVHS Special Education Educational Assistant, effective March 13, 2022 for four days.
2.    Approve resignation from Naome Poppe, Winter Sideline Cheer Advisor, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
3.    Approve leave without pay for Wilma Kirkeby, BVMS Library Educational Assistant, effective March 6, 2023 for eight days.
4.    Approve resignation from Mariah Koch, Assistant Competitive Cheer Advisor, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
5.    Approve resignation from Alyssa Klaudt, Head Girls Tennis Coach, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
6.    Approve retirement notification from Steven Farley, BVMS Special Education Educational Assistant effective May 26, 2023.
7.    Approve recommendation to hire Connor VandeVoort, Custodial Substitute, $16.00/hour, effective January 24, 2023.
8.    Approve recommendation to hire Gary Parker, Substitute Bus/Van Driver, paid according to the 2022-23 Transportation Hiring Schedule, effective January 24, 2023.
9.    Approve recommendation to transfer Brenda Winter from Summer Substitute Van Driver to Regular Van Driver, effective January 3, 2023.
10. Approve recommendation to transfer Sarah Hills from Substitute Van Driver to Regular Van Driver, effective January 3, 2023.
11. Approve recommendation to transfer Brooke Finn from Regular Van Driver to Substitute Van Driver, effective January 3, 2023.
12. Approve resignation from Logan Harkema, BE Evening Custodian, effective January 27, 2023.
13. Approve Brandon Valley School District Business Manager’s Contract for Paul Lundberg, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025; 2023/24 salary pending administrative wage approval, as presented.
14. Accept retirement notification from Susan Olson, BVIS Library Educational Assistant, effective May 26, 2023.
15. Approve amended retirement notification for Susan Foster, Fred Assam Elementary Principal, now effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year.
16. Accept resignation/retirement notification from Terry Gullickson, BVHS Music Instructor, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
17. Approve half-year lane changes for the 2022-23 school year for the following:
        Matthew Christensen, MA+15 to MA+30 and Matthew Gappa, BA to BA+15
18. Approve recommendation to hire the following substitutes for the 2022-23 school year: Krista Bickley, Torren Devericks, Jordyn Kramer, Grace Lamberty, Deann Park, Anna Reinschmidt, and Nick Wagley.
Motion Carried.

The following was presented to the Board of Education for Information only:
1. Request for maternity leave from Brooklyn Brouwer, BE Special Education Teacher, effective on or around March 5, 2023 for approximately 8-10 weeks.

           Communication received by the Central Office and Board of Education were reviewed. They included:
1.    Thank you from Connie VanDenOever for the BVSD Retired Staff Holiday Luncheon.
2.    Thank you from Terri Whipkey for flowers sent during her recovery from surgery.

Board reports were presented. Board member David Bell reported on the Safety Committee regarding a meeting held on January 18, 2023. This committee works well together, and Bell is very impressed with the professionalism of all involved in our student’s safety, especially on this committee. Bell noted that in his opinion, one of the hardest things to fix in life are the things that you don’t think about. He thanked and praised our BV community for proactively building the resiliency of our students so they will be prepared to be able to fix the hard things they may encounter in their future!

Board member Nick Scott reported on a recent Transportation Committee meeting. This meeting was moved several times due to weather before actually happening. The committee reviewed the year’s progress and wants to continue to remind everyone to stay out of the bus loop areas at each building during the beginning and end of each school day. Scott noted that by approximately 4:20 pm each day, all of our students are delivered safely and is very thankful for all our drivers and staff that get that (and so much more) done every day.

Motion by Scott, seconded by Bell to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed __________________________________
Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 13^th day of February, 2023.

Signed__________________________________
Chairperson

January 9, 2023

The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 9^th of January 2023 at the Brandon Valley High School Community Room with the following members present: Renee Ullom, Gregg Ode, Ellie Saxer, Nick Scott, and David Bell. Absent: None. Also present were Superintendent Jarod Larson, Business Manager Paul Lundberg, High School Principal Mark Schlekeway, Activities Director Bill Freking, Assistant Middle School Principal Adam Rothenberger, Intermediate School Principal Nick Skibsted, Assistant Intermediate School Principal Rick Pearson, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Mary Mudder, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Kristin Hofkamp, Inspiration Elementary Principal Tanya Palmer, Director of Instruction Sherri Nelson, Special Services Director Wendy Otheim, and Operations Director Ty Hentschel.

Renee Ullom called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Ode, seconded by Bell to approve the agenda as amended to make the following changes: Personnel Item #2, teaching contract for Lisa Ducheneaux, from a 90 day to a 92-day contract; Personnel Item #6, teaching contract for Germaine Glieden-Lindquist, from a 90 day to a 92-day contract; and Personnel Item #7 to approve a half-year lane change for Victoria Heinrichs as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Scott, seconded by Saxer to approve the minutes of the board of education regular meeting of December 12, 2022, as presented. Motion carried.

Motion by Bell, seconded by Ode to approve the bills & claims as submitted (see attached).

Motion carried.

The cash report for the month of December, 2022 showed receipts of $3,448,438.22 and disbursements of $7,193,761.17 leaving a balance of $14,103,613.80. The General Fund had receipts of $2,496,384.91, and disbursements of $3,392,432.21, leaving a balance of $8,424,722.94. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $331,909.43, and disbursements of $1,232,473.15, leaving a balance of $4,072,671.85. Special Education Fund had receipts of $485,478.00, and disbursements of $839,511.39 leaving a balance of $1,411,583.73. Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $134,665.88, and had disbursements of $1,808,998.17, leaving a balance of $180,138.17. Lastly, the Enterprise Fund had receipts of $0.00 and disbursements of $484.42, leaving a balance of $14,497.11.

The December, 2022 payroll totaled $2,466,405.91 which $1,348,686.04 was instructional, $532,770.54 was support services, $33,020.36 was co-curricular, $441,110.67 was Special Education, $110,368.30 was Food Service, and $450.00 was Driver’s Education.

Motion by Saxer, seconded by Scott to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of December, 2022. Motion carried.

Administrative reports were presented. Superintendent Jarod Larson reported on the following:

The 2023-24 Academic Calendar – Development is in progress as follows: 1) Corresponding “draft” calendar developed and presented under General Business at tonight’s meeting; 2) Classified Council, Teacher Liaison Council and Administrative Council review; 3) Calendar Adoption ~ tentatively scheduled for January 23, 2023.

The 2022-23 School Calendar items include the following: Monday, January 16, 2023 ~ No school (teacher workshop/in-service); February 17-20, 2023 ~ No School – President’s Day Weekend; Monday, March 13, 2023 ~ IS/MS Parent-Teacher Conferences; Tuesday, March 14, 2023 ~ HS/EL Parent-Teacher Conferences; Friday, March 17, 2023 ~ No school (comp day); and Friday, March 31, 2023 ~ No school, in-service day.

Pictures shared at tonight’s meeting included the following construction work in progress: Area A exterior masonry and interior concrete work; Area B steel stud construction; and Area C structural steel construction.

The per pupil spending report for FY22 as tabulated by the South Dakota Department of Education was presented at tonight’s meeting. It compares the per pupil spending of School Districts throughout South Dakota. Brandon Valley ranks 132 out of 149 school districts. Brandon Valley still maintains an efficient utilization of the dollars that are allocated to us while still maintaining high levels of salary policies and programs. The Brandon Valley FY22 cost per pupil was $9,120 versus the state of South Dakota average of $10,527.

Brandon Valley High School Principal Mark Schlekeway reported that Winter activities are in full swing now with some rescheduling of events underway as well.

With the end of the semester this Friday, January 13, 2023, the High School will be holding semester tests this week with an adjusted schedule for that testing.

Mid-Year graduation is scheduled for Wednesday, January 18^th at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Ten graduates will be receiving their diplomas at this mid-year service. All Board members are encouraged to attend.

Director of Instruction, Sherri Nelson, reported that Brandon Valley has been awarded a STEM grant in the amount of $200,000 through the Department of Education. This grant will help to purchase a set of robots for each elementary grade in each elementary school, including the BVIS 5^th grade classes. We will also be able to purchase a cart of I-pads in each elementary school and the Intermediate school along with our teachers being able to participate in a robotics boot camp that will be led by our STEM Technology Integrationist, Marie Gosse. Teachers will also be compensated for their time at this camp.

In response to some feedback during our Accreditation with the South Dakota Department of Education, the following board policies were updated and reviewed by Superintendent Jarod Larson and presented to the Board of Education for a first reading:
1. AFC (also GCN) – Evaluation of Professional Staff
2. JBA – Anti-bullying/Harassment of Students

Superintendent Jarod Larson reported on the proposed 2023-24 school year calendar. This calendar has been reviewed through the Administration, Teacher Liaison Committee, and the Classified Council and is consistent and corresponding to the previous school year calendar. Important dates to highlight are August 15, 2023 as new staff in-service, August 17, 21, and 22, 2023 with all staff returning. Wednesday, August 23, 2023 is the scheduled first day of classes and Thursday, May 23, 2024 is the last day of classes for all BV students. Brandon Valley High School graduation is scheduled for Sunday, May 12, 2024. This calendar will be presented for adoption at the January 23, 2023 regular Board of Education meeting.

Superintendent Larson reported on the 2022-23 Academic Calendar Modifications as follows:
-       School closings on 12/15/2022, 12/16/2022, 1/03/2023 and 1/4/2023 and late starts 12/9/2022, 12/14/2022 and 1/05/2023
-       No change to Quarter 2/ Semester 1 end dates
-       School will be in session on Thursday, March 16, 2023 (originally a snow day)
-       Students will be in session on Friday, May 26, 2023, with a two-hour early dismissal
-       Staff workshop on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
-       Two (2) additional teacher contract days that have been missed.

Other valuable scheduling information to consider: if we do not have another snow day, then the current updated calendar will be utilized, and the additional two teacher contract days will be made up via professional development/flexible curriculum development planning. In the event of an additional snow day occurring this current school year, the calendar will be updated to reflect the following:

Students would be in session May 30, 31, and June 1, 2023 with the teacher workshop day scheduled for June 2, 2023. We will make every effort not to extend the student calendar beyond Thursday, June 1, 2023. In the event that multiple snow days occur, we will evaluate the extension of the day and or amending the calendar for non-paid vacation days currently scheduled “off”.

Motion by Saxer, seconded by Bell to approve the 2022-23 academic calendar modifications as presented. Motion carried.

            Motion by Ode, seconded by Scott to approve the following general business items:
1.    Approve the contract by and between the Brandon Valley School District #49-2 and Relentless Enterprises, LLC for speaking services by Hamish Brewer, $8,000.00, on March 31, 2023, as presented.
2.    Approve the 2023 School Board Election date of June 20, 2023.
3.    Acknowledge Brandon Valley Education Association (BVEA) notification of contract negotiations for 2023 and beyond.
4.    Approve agreement by and between the Brandon Valley School District #49-2 and Teachwell Solutions for Early Childhood Speech Language Pathology Assistant, $355/day, effective January 23, 2023 through May 26, 2023, as presented.
Motion carried.

            Motion by Saxer, seconded by Bell to approve the following personnel items:
1.    Approve resignation from Lisa Ducheneaux, BVHS Special Education Educational Assistant, effective January 13, 2023 (in order to transfer to BE Special Education Teacher).
2.    Approve recommendation to hire through transfer Lisa Ducheneaux, BE Special Education Teacher, BA Step Base 1 ~ $49,793, pro-rated for 92 days remaining in the 2022-23 school year for $24,750 ($25,300 including two extra paid days), effective January 16, 2023.
3.    Approve recommendation to hire Gwynne Anderson, BVHS Special Education Educational Assistant, $16.95/hour, effective January 17, 2023.
4.    Approve resignation from Brian Bennett, Grounds Supervisor, effective December 31, 2022.
5.    Approve request for leave without pay for Rebecca Peterson, BVMS full-time Child Nutrition worker, effective March 15, 2023 for 7 days.
6.    Approve recommendation to hire Germaine Glieden-Lindquist, BVHS Science Teacher, MA Step 10 ~ $53,787, pro-rated for 92 days remaining in the 2022-23 school year for $26,730 ($27,324 including two extra paid days), effective January 16, 2023.
7.    Approve half-year lane change for Victoria Heinrichs from MA+15 to MA+30.
8.    Approve recommendation to hire the following substitutes for the 2022-23 school year: Lauren Burrough and Jaycey Jonnes.
Motion Carried.

The following was presented to the Board of Education for Information only:
1. Request for maternity leave from Michelle Kieffer, FAE Third Grade Teacher, effective on or around April 11, 2023 for approximately 8 weeks.

           Communication received by the Central Office and Board of Education we reviewed. They included:
1.    Building Permit Applications – December 2022.
2.    Thank you from Mary Niedringhaus for the BVSD Retired Staff Holiday Luncheon.
3.    Thank you from Tracy South for the BVSD Retired Staff Holiday Luncheon.
4.    Thank you from Chris Erickson, Joyce Heaton, and Anita Hume for the BVSD Retired Staff Holiday Luncheon.
5.    Thank you from Bob and Wanda Logan for the BVSD Retired Staff Holiday Luncheon.
6.    Thank you from Lorraine Osheim for the BVSD Retired Staff Holiday Luncheon.

Board reports were presented. Board Member Nick Scott wanted to issue a special THANK YOU to all bus driver’s and transportation personnel as they navigate this major snow event safely around our townships, cities, country roads, etc. Scott also thanked all the plow drivers, city workers, etc., that worked tirelessly to keep our streets and parking lots cleared. This has been no small feat, and your patience and hard work is appreciated!

Travel reports were reviewed.

Motion by Saxer, seconded by Bell to go into Executive Session at 7:07 p.m. per SDCL 1-25-2.1 & 1-25-2.4 ~ Employee Qualifications / Negotiations. Motion Carried.

The Board of Education came out of Executive Session and into Open Session at 7:21 p.m.

Motion by Saxer, seconded by Scott to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m. Motion carried.

Signed __________________________________
Business Manager

Approved by the Board of Education this 13^th day of February, 2023.

Signed__________________________________
Chairperson