2008 Board Minutes
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The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 8th of December, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Jean Bender, Jay Rasmussen, Gregg Ode, and Todd Egge. Absent: Renee Ullom. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Assistant High School Principal Brad Thorson, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.
Jean Bender called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.
Motion by Egge seconded by Rasmussen to approve the minutes of the regular meetings of November 11, 2008 and November 24, 2008 as presented. Motion carried.
The Board of Education held the third and final public hearing on the
proposed Elementary boundaries. Several parents were in attendance with
questions. David Huntimer – Indian Hills Development – said his family is
the only family affected in the neighborhood by the elementary boundary
changes. He asked if there was any way to adjust the boundary in this area
since it doesn’t affect any other families. He also asked if the line could
not be changed, could he open enroll his student and how would busing work?
Sharon Stroud also spoke to the board
with her main concern being busing. She asked if there are going to be two
buses picking up elementary and secondary students. Pappone discussed the
two options being looked into. Either two buses or a rural transfer spot
are being discussed as options at this time. She also expressed concerns of
the time difference between the postcards that were sent out prior to school
starting versus the actual times that her students are picked up and dropped
off. Pappone stated that those times are estimates and explained that once
the routes are more established, those times become be more accurate.
Pappone also stated that the District continually works to make routes as
efficient as possible so that students’ ride times are reduced as much as
possible. Finally, she asked when parents will be notified of new bus
routes and times. Bender stated that once the boundaries are approved, the
District will begin working on routes. Pappone added that final routes will
not be known until next year. We will, however, have some general ideas of
how this will work once the new boundaries and open enrollments are set.
Kathy Johnke – 256th
Street, north of the EROS Road - has concerns with busing as well. She was
pleased to learn tonight that the District is looking at the rural transfer
point.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Egge to approve the bills and claims as submitted (see attached). Motion carried.
The cash report for the month of November, 2008 showed receipts of $4,276,031.06 and disbursements of $3,091,412.58 leaving a balance of $18,608,562.45. The General Fund had receipts of $2,300,445.10, received a temporary interfund transfer of $59,994.85 from the Pension Fund, and disbursements of $1,436,592.14, leaving a balance of $4,330,251.60. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $854,527.94, and disbursements of $146,544.80, leaving a balance of $859,188.30. Special Education Fund had receipts of $495,958.24, and disbursements $221,583.88, leaving a balance of $570,111.43. Pension Fund had receipts of $85,402.21, sent a temporary interfund transfer of $59,994.85 and disbursements of $0, leaving a balance of $41,621.46. Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $509,065.01 and disbursements of $0.00 leaving a balance of $850,445.66. Capital Projects Fund had receipts of $30,632.56 and disbursements of $1,286,691.76 leaving a balance of $11,956,944.00.
The November, 2008 payroll totaled $1,152,680.69, of which $591,799.66 was instructional, $309,962.73 was support services, $33,208.92 was co-curricular, $160,499.48 was Special Education, and $57,209.90 was Food Service.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of November, 2008. Motion carried.
Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent Pappone reported on the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) Legislative Resolutions. Pappone also reported that he is continuing to pursue future sites for additional facilities.
High School Principal Gregg Talcott reported that we have just completed the mid term of the second quarter. Semester tests will be held after Christmas break this year. He also reported that the high school student body raised $2,800 and 840 pounds of food for the Brandon Food Pantry in the month of November. The Student Council December service project is the Angel Tree and January’s project is “Feed my Starving Children.”
Middle School Assistant Principal Randy Hill reported on a new career interest survey called Career Cruising for 8th grade students to help them determine their career interests. NAEP testing will occur in February.
The following Board Policies were given a first reading by the Board of Education:
GBA Equal Opportunity Employment
GBE Staff Health and Safety
GBEB Employee Communicable Diseases
GBEC Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs by Employees
GBM-E Grievance Report Form
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Egge to approve the elementary boundary changes as proposed beginning with the 2009-10 school year with the following amendment: include all of the Indian Hills Development in the Robert Bennis Elementary attendance center. Motion carried
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the following general business items:
1. Adopt 403(b) Plan Adoption Agreement as presented.
2. Approve request from First National Bank in Sioux Falls to name the George A. Gulson Administration Center Conference Room the “Bette Sundem Conference Room”.
3. Approve Brandon Valley Middle School Improvement Plan for 2008-10 as presented by the Administration.
4. Accept low quote from Krier & Blain of $29,400 for emergency repair of the Middle School water heaters.
Motion carried.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Egge to approve the following personnel items:
1. Approve the following substitutes for the 2008-09 school year: Monica Newton, Kimberly Bartholomaus and Chan Masselink.
Motion carried.
Communications received by the Central Office and Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. November 2008 Building Permits.
2. Thank you from the Brandon Valley Hardwood Challenge committee and eighth grade parents for helping to make their basketball tournament a success.
3. Thank you from Val Bills for the flowers sent wishing her a speedy recovery.
4. Thank you from Val Sayed for the “Thinking of You” flowers.
Board reports were heard. Buildings and Grounds – Jay Rasmussen reported on the current construction projects that are underway at Fred Assam Elementary, High School Classroom Addition, and the High School Activities Center.
Student Activities, Curriculum & Technology – Gregg Ode reported that this committee has reviewed the process that is being conducted on the Math adoption.
Child Nutrition/Wellness – Jean Bender congratulated the Wellness Committee on the Governor’s Healthy School Award. The committee discussed ways in which they could continue to promote wellness in our school district with the $5,000 given with this award. The Brandon Valley Middle School has been chosen to participation in a new middle school wellness pilot program co-developed by the NFL and National Dairy Council designed to increase student participation in the school meal preparation/menu planning. She also reported that Tuesday, March 24, 2009 is the date for the annual Health Fair.
Travel reports were reviewed.
Gregg Ode reported to the Board of Education on his request to put chair back seating in the new Activities Center. He discussed the bond project bids and the proceeds that he feels are available because of favorable bids we have received and from the school district’s history of a low percentage of change orders. He has asked several people to assist in funding the $30,000 for the understructure of the bleachers to accommodate chair back seating. The general answer that he has received has been NO, because they feel there is still money available within the Bond Issue proceeds. Ode has figured the cost of adding the chair back understructure would be .001%, and by adding the seating as well to be only .003% of the $23M. Ode concluded by asking the Board to have a big vision; to not only look at this project as a snapshot, but to see it as something that will be here for many years and not have to look back and wish that it was something that we would have done.
Todd Egge added that he has supported Ode on this proposal from the beginning. He feels it should be revisited and requested that it be discussed further by the Board of Education.
Jean Bender thanked both men for their comments and asked that if further discussion is warranted, this item should be placed on a future agenda.
Motion by
Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p.m. Motion
carried.
Signed __________________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the Board of
Education this 12th day of January, 2009.
Signed___________________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 24th of November, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Jean Bender, Jay Rasmussen, Gregg Ode, Renee Ullom, and Todd Egge. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Assistant High School Principal Brad Thorson, Activities Director Randy Marso, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.
President Jean Bender called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
The Board of Education held a public hearing on the proposed Elementary boundaries. Ross Musch – Country Club Estates asked what the anticipated enrollments projections are at each site. Superintendent Pappone projects Brandon Elementary to be down to 550 students with a current capacity of approximately 750 students, which would reduce two to three sections from Brandon Elementary and one section from Robert Bennis. Fred Assam Elementary is slated for 275-300 students to open the school and has a capacity of approximately 600 students. Pappone stated that projections show the most growth in our District will be in the Fred Assam Elementary boundary area. Musch asked if Brandon Elementary is being groomed to be a “walk-to” school, in other words, in the future, would busing be eliminated to Brandon Elementary because all students assigned to it would be close enough to walk? Pappone assured him that in his dealings with the boundary updates that he had never used that term. Lastly, Musch asked if there were any plans to consolidate services between BE and RBE, especially for special needs students. Pappone stated that all of the elementary schools will continue to offer special services as they do now.
Pam Cain - northwest side of the District – 10 miles from the school - had a question on open enrollment and transportation. She wondered when she can file the open enrollment papers and if there would be a cost for transportation for students open enrolled to a different elementary school. She also has concerns about her students riding the same bus home. Pappone stated that open enrollment paperwork can be filed at anytime. Pappone also stated that our current policy states that there would be transportation fees for an open enrolled student and that the District is working on a rural transfer point so that students, such as Mrs. Cain’s, could ride the same bus home.
Finally, Ross Musch asked if there are any other boundary plan options being discussed. Board President Bender informed him that this is the only plan that has been proposed by the Administration and will likely be the plan the board votes on at the next regularly scheduled school board meeting.
There will be one other public hearing regarding these proposed Elementary boundary changes during the school board meeting on December 8, 2008. After this last hearing, the Board will vote on these new boundaries as they have been proposed by the Administration.
Superintendent Pappone reported the 2008 State Aid Fall enrollment to be 3,094, which is a 63 student increase from last year. Brandon Valley School District was selected as the “Governor’s Healthy School Award” and $5,000 will be awarded to the District. Pappone congratulated Child Nutrition Director, Gay Anderson, and all of her staff on this honor. Pappone also updated the Board on the Activities Center bleachers with some information that he received since the last meeting. Current bleacher design versus “chair-back” seating design would reduce the available space when folded up to less than two feet.
The following Board Policies were reviewed and discussed by the Board of Education:
GA Personnel Policies Goals
GBA Equal Opportunity Employment
GBC Staff Ethics
GBCA Staff Conflict of Interest
GBCA-E Staff Conflict of Interest – Relationship Chart
GBCB Staff Conduct
GBE Staff Health and Safety
GBEB Employee Communicable Diseases
GBEB-R Employee Communicable Diseases Guidelines
GBEC Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs by Employees
GBG Staff Participation in Political Activities
GBI Staff Gifts and Solicitations
GBL Personnel Records
GBM Staff Complaints and Grievances
GBM-E Grievance Report Form
GBM-R Staff Complaints and Grievances – Classified Employees
The following Board Policies were given second reading:
EA Support Services Goals
EBA Building and Grounds Inspections
EBCB Fire Drills
EBCD Emergency Closings
ECB Building and Grounds Maintenance
EEA Student Transportation Services
EEAB School Bus Scheduling and Routing
EEAC School Bus Safety Program
EEAD Special Use of School Buses/School Vehicles
EEAE-E Request for Transportation Change Form
Motion by Egge, seconded by Ode to approve these policies as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to approve the following general business item:
1. Approve Public School Exemption: #09-81.
Motion carried.
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the following personnel items:
1. Recommendation to hire Ronald L. Larson, Transportation Substitute.
2. Recommendation to hire Dan J. Eastman, Transportation Substitute.
3. Approve the following substitutes for the 2008-09 school year: Emily Plooster, Jordan Lalonde.
4. Recommendation to hire Stacey Sonju, Robert Bennis Educational Assistant, $10.50/hour, effective December 1, 2008.
Motion carried.
Communications received by the Central Office and Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following item:
1. Thank you from George Gulson for the open house and the honor of having the George A. Gulson Administration Center named after him.
Board reports were heard. Alternative Education - Bender reported on East Dakota Educational Cooperative (EDEC) met last week and they will be starting some strategic planning.
Buildings and Grounds – Rasmussen updated the Board of Education on the Bond Issue building projects of Fred Assam Elementary, High School classrooms, and the High School Commons and Activity Center.
City Affairs & Legislation – Rasmussen reported on the recent Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) delegate assembly that he attended in Pierre, SD. An official report on all the resolutions should be coming out very soon.
Child Nutrition will be meeting next week, December 4th, to begin planning the next health fair.
Travel reports were reviewed.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Motion carried.
Signed
__________________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the Board of
Education this 8th day of December, 2008.
Signed___________________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 11th of November, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Jean Bender, Jay Rasmussen, Gregg Ode, Renee Ullom and Todd Egge. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.
Jean Bender called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Egge to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.
Motion by Ullom seconded by Rasmussen to approve the minutes of the regular meetings of October 13, 2008 and October 27, 2008 as presented. Motion carried.
The Board of Education held a public hearing on the proposed Elementary boundaries. Several parents were in attendance with questions. Ross Musch – Country Club Estates asked “Why the shift?” for students in that neighborhood. They currently attend Brandon Elementary and according to the new boundaries would go to Robert Bennis Elementary at the start of the 2009-10 school year. Pam Cain – northern portion of the District who lives one mile east of Renner, wants her first grader to stay at Brandon Elementary. Sharon Stroud, also near Renner had a concern about busing. This area is now in the Fred Assam Elementary proposed school boundary. There will be two other public hearings regarding these proposed Elementary boundary changes during the next two school board meetings on November 17 and December 8, 2008.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Egge to approve the bills and claims as submitted (see attached). Motion carried.
The cash report for the month of October, 2008 showed receipts of $1,692,654.36 and disbursements of $4,689,718.00, leaving a balance of $17,423,943.97. The General Fund had receipts of $1,231,566.12, received, and disbursements of $1,461,554.84, leaving a balance of $3,406,403.79. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $135,643.23, and disbursements of $300,190.82, leaving a balance of $151,205.16. Special Education Fund had receipts of $195,691.92, and disbursements $227,662.85, leaving a balance of $295,737.07. Pension Fund had receipts of $13,356.67, and disbursements of $0, leaving a balance of $16,214.10. Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $79,568.62 and disbursements of $0.00 leaving a balance of $341,380.65. Capital Projects Fund had receipts of $36,827.80 and disbursements of $2,700,309.49 leaving a balance of $13,213,003.20.
The October, 2008 payroll totaled $1,105,402.24, of which $584,132.56 was instructional, $286,249.35 was support services, $32,355.82 was co-curricular, $153,401.77 was Special Education, and $49,262.74 was Food Service.
Motion by Egge, seconded by Ullom to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of October, 2008. Motion carried.
Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent Pappone reminded everyone that the George A. Gulson Administration Center Open House is scheduled for Monday, November 17th at 5:00 p.m. with a Chamber Ribbon cutting to take place at 5:30 p.m. Pappone also reported on the following:
- Drawings were presented of the Career and Technical Education Academy that is being constructed by the Sioux Falls School District.
- Brandon Valley School District has received approval of the 2008-09 Title Program Consolidated Grant.
- The 2007-08 South Dakota Department of Education Part B Parent Survey was presented.
- Middle School audit results were received today. Results will be analyzed and incorporate the best suggestions of the findings of this audit.
High School Principal Gregg Talcott reported that the HS is scheduled for an office of civil rights audit for the week of November 25th. He also reported of an upcoming Oral Interp showcase that is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13th in Room 129 at the High School. All School Board members are invited to attend. Coach Garrow has been named the SD High School Region Coach of the Year and will be a finalist for the state football coach of the year. Talcott offered congratulations to Coach Garrow and the entire Brandon Valley Football team for a wonderful season! Talcott also spoke briefly regarding a proposed change of the bleachers in the new High School Activities Center. Speaking for both he and Activities Director Marso, he stated that although they would support whatever decision that board made, they were against the change to chair back seating. Lastly, Talcott offered thanks to the board and other administrators during the last week’s events dealing with the death of a HS student.
Middle School Principal Dan Pansch reported that a PTSO sponsored book fair was conducted November 3-5 during parent teacher conferences which raised over $1,900.
The following Board Policies were given a first reading by the Board of Education:
EA Support Services Goals
EBA Building and Grounds Inspections
EBCB Fire Drills
EBCD Emergency Closings
ECB Building and Grounds Maintenance
EEA Student Transportation Services
EEAB School Bus Scheduling and Routing
EEAC School Bus Safety Program
EEACAA Administration Procedure Policy for Enforcement
of Drug and Alcohol for CDL Personnel
EEAD Special Use of School Buses/School Vehicles
EEAE-E Request for Transportation Change Form
The Board of Education reviewed and discussed a proposed change of the bleachers in the new High School Activities Center. The proposal being discussed was to change the “understructure” of the bleachers to accommodate chair back seating in the future. The cost of this understructure change is estimated to be $29,323. Gregg Ode spoke in favor of this change. Todd Egge also spoke in favor. Jay Rasmussen spoke against this change. Renee Ullom also spoke against. Jean Bender stated that she would have difficulty in approving this change. No motion was made.
Motion by Egge, seconded by Rasmussen to waive the facility rental fees for an event at the Performing Arts Center – “Celebrate the Gift”. This event is aimed at helping the Brandon Food Pantry. Custodial and other personnel fees would not be waived. Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to approve the following general business items:
1. Approve Title I, Part A Program Comparability Assurance Report.
2. Approve request to purchase a 2009 Ford Pickup through the State of South Dakota Vehicle Bid - $22,717.00.
3. Approve East Dakota Educational Cooperative (EDEC) “Intent to Participate in the Cooperative” for the 2009-10 school year.
4. Approve Snow Removal quote from Soo Sanitary Services for the 2008-09 school year as follows:
Front end loader $95/hour
Motograder $80/hour
Pickup w/blade $55/hour
Dump truck(s) $60/hour
Front end loader w/blade plow $95/hour
Motion carried.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the following personnel items:
1. Recommendation to hire Valiere Pentico, Transportation Substitute.
2. Recommendation to hire James J. Hanson, Transportation Substitute.
3. Recommendation to hire Steven Allen Enderson, Transportation Substitute.
4. Recommendation to hire Patrick Earl Roberts, Transportation Substitute.
5. Approve the following substitutes for the 2008-09 school year: Jessica Bekaert, Crystal Bowar (Substitute Nurse only), and Sarah Darling.
6. Recommendation to hire Robert Lynn Shuck, Transportation Substitute.
7. Recommendation to hire Kristi Christensen, Child Nutrition Substitute.
8. Resignation from Stacia Ericsson, Assistant MS Girls Tennis Coach – contingent on finding a suitable replacement.
Motion carried.
Communications received by the Central Office and Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. October 2008 Building Permits.
2. Invitation to attend Alliance Communications Ribbon Cutting and lunch.
3. Thank you from Loralie Aljets and family for the flowers sent for her son’s birth.
4. Invitation to attend the 2008 Oral Interp Showcase, Thursday, November 13th, 7:00 p.m.
5. Request for sponsorship to the National Hunger Relief Act of 2008.
Buildings and Grounds – Jay Rasmussen reported on the current construction projects that are underway at Fred Assam Elementary, High School Classroom Addition, and the High School Activities Center. Lastly, the Administration Building is complete with the move in date tomorrow!
Travel reports were reviewed.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to go into Executive Session at 7:59 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter.
The Board of Education came out of Executive Session and into Open session at 8:03 p.m.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Egge to approve a long-term leave request for Tracie Ode for the 2008-09 school year. Motion carried (Ode abstained).
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Motion carried.
Signed
________________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the Board of Education this 8th day of December, 2008.
Signed____________________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 27th of October, 2008 at the Valley Springs Elementary School with the following members present: Jean Bender, Jay Rasmussen, Gregg Ode, Renee Ullom, and Todd Egge. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.
President Jean Bender called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.
Superintendent David Pappone reported that he and the Board of Education have received a letter from the Brandon Valley Education Association (BVEA) of its intent to negotiate the current contract which ends August, 2009.
The following Board Policies were reviewed and discussed by the Board of Education:
EA Support Services Goals
EB Safety Program
EBA Building and Grounds Inspections
EBB Accident Prevention and Safety Procedures
EBBA First Aid
EBC Emergency Plans
EBCB Fire Drills
EBCD Emergency Closings
ECA Buildings and Ground Security
ECAB Vandalism
ECB Building and Grounds Maintenance
ECD Traffic and Parking Controls
ECF Energy Conservation
EDBA Maintenance and Control of Instructional Materials
EEA Student Transportation Services
EEAB School Bus Scheduling and Routing
EEAC School Bus Safety Program
EEACA Bus Driver Examination and Training
EEACA-R Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers
EEACAA Administration Procedure Policy for Enforcement
of Drug and Alcohol for CDL Personnel
EEAD Special Use of School Buses/School Vehicles
EEAE Student Transportation
EEAE-E Request for Transportation Change Form
EEBA On-Call District Vehicle Usage Policy
EF Food Services Management
EFB Free and Reduced Price Food Service
EI Property and Casualty Insurance Management
EIBA Indemnification of Employees
Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the following general business items:
1. Approve addendum to Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership contract (Head Start).
2. Approve Open Enrollments: #09-66 and 09-67.
3. Approve Public School Exemption: #09-80.
Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Egge to approve the following personnel items:
1. Approve recommendation to hire Matt Mueller, Assistant Middle School Track & Field, 6% of BA Step Base, $1,905.00.
2. Approve the following substitutes for the 2008-09 school year: Sherry Paulsen, Jeanne Jensen.
Motion carried.
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Egge to authorize the hiring of an additional elementary principal beginning in the 2009-10 school year. On a roll call vote, the following voted aye: Ullom, Egge, Rasmussen, Bender; voting nay: Ode. Motion carried (4-1).
Communications received by the Central Office and Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. Thank you from the Brandon Valley Middle School staff regarding attending the Midwest Regional Middle Level Conference in Sioux Falls.
2. Thank you from Anita Pederson and family for the plant sent in memory of her mother, Gloria Schillinger.
3. Thank you from Craig Holbeck and family for the plant sent in memory of his father, Don Holbeck.
Board reports were heard. Alternative Education –Bender reported that East Dakota Educational Cooperative (EDEC) held a meeting last week. The new Business Manager has now started.
Buildings and Grounds – Rasmussen updated the Board of Education on the Bond Issue building projects and the administration office remodel. Pappone announced that an Open House/Ribbon Cutting for the newly remodeled George A. Gulson Administration Center is scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Actual ribbon cutting will take place at 5:30 p.m.
Safety – Egge reported that a Safety Committee Meeting was held October 22, 2008 where the committee discussed an Emergency Alert System as well as the District Backpack Program as it relates to certain student allergies.
Travel reports were reviewed.
President Bender urged everyone to attend the upcoming Elementary and Middle School parent/teacher conferences scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2008.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Egge to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m. Motion carried.
Signed
__________________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the
Board of Education this 11th day of November,2008.
Signed___________________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 13th of October, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Jean Bender, Jay Rasmussen, Gregg Ode, Renee Ullom and Todd Egge. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Assistant High Principal Brad Thorson, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, and Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson.
Jean Bender called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.
Motion by Egge seconded by Ullom to approve the minutes of the regular meetings of September 8, 2008 and September 22, 2008 as presented. Motion carried.
Jess Boyle from Target Corporation and Target National Bank presented five checks to the Brandon Valley School District. These checks, totaling $867.44, represent 1% of all credit card charges that designated Brandon Valley School District as their school district to receive funds from the Target Take Charge of Education program.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Egge to approve the bills and claims as submitted (see attached). Motion carried.
The cash report for the month of September, 2008 showed receipts of $2,289,923.17 and disbursements of $4,307,984.36, leaving a balance of $20,421,007.61. The General Fund had receipts of $1,205,478.16, received a temporary interfund transfer of $303,392.90 from the Capital Outlay Fund, and disbursements of $1,807,398.70, leaving a balance of $3,636,392.51. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $886,802.48, sent a temporary interfund transfer of $303,392.90 to the General Fund, and disbursements of $267,656.83, leaving a balance of $315,752.75. Special Education Fund had receipts of $149,735.02, and disbursements $208,002.48, leaving a balance of $327,708.00. Pension Fund had receipts of $1,107.08, and disbursements of $0, leaving a balance of $2,857.43. Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $6,144.59 and disbursements of $0.00 leaving a balance of $261,812.03. Capital Projects Fund had receipts of $40,655.84 and disbursements of $2,024,926.35 leaving a balance of $15,876,484.89.
The September, 2008 payroll totaled $1,087,463.84, of which $568,647.38 was instructional, $313,412.58 was support services, $28,026.81 was co-curricular, $137,270.37 was Special Education, and $40,106.70 was Food Service.
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Ode to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of September, 2008. Motion carried.
Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent Pappone spoke on the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) monthly report. Pappone also reviewed a spreadsheet of request for proposals and change orders for 2008-09 building projects as prepared by Operations Manager Todd Williams. This report will be updated and presented to the Board at the first meeting of each month for their review. He reported on the change in Parent-Teacher Conference dates. The new date for High School conferences is Thursday, October 16, 2008 from 2:30-5:30; 6:30-9:00 p.m. Also, Elementary School conferences have been moved to November 4, 2008, which is the same day as the Middle School Conferences. Lastly, Pappone reviewed the first draft of the proposed Elementary boundaries for the 2009-10 school year. Approximate student enrollment numbers would be: Fred Assam Elementary – 300 students; Robert Bennis Elementary – 450 students; Brandon Elementary – 550 students; and Valley Springs Elementary – 150. Public hearings outlining these boundaries and answering any questions will be held in November and December.
Assistant High School Principal Brad Thorson reported on a workshop that he and the High School counselors recently attended entitled “Strategies to prevent student dropout.“ With the mandatory school age
requirement changing to 18 beginning with the next school year, Thorson found this workshop well attended with good strategies to help keep kids in school. He also attended a “Crime Stoppers” meeting with Brandon’s Chief of Police and our School Resource Officer. This program provides a way for people to report tips on crimes with an emphasis on involving schools. There is no cost to the school district and it is student friendly. Tips can be phoned in, emailed in, and text-messaged in. There will be another meeting in November at which time Thorson will have more information and perhaps a recommendation to the board.
The Board of Education reviewed the following Brandon Valley District level goals for 2008-09:
Staff Development Goal: The Brandon Valley School District will annually adopt a staff development plan that includes professional growth opportunities for all categories of employees. The plan will include expected outcomes and an annual report on staff development activities will be used to measure effectiveness.
Staffing Goal: The Brandon Valley School District will annually recruit and retain effective employees who will work to advance the creation of learning environments that result in success. An annual summary of employment activity to include summaries of new hires, resignations, terminations, non-renewals, and other pertinent data will measure recruitment and retention.
Safety Goal: The Brandon Valley School District will continually strive to establish a safe learning environment for students and staff as measured by exit surveys, discipline records, drug and alcohol survey results, and character counts survey results. Increasing numbers of students will report feeling safe at school and discipline referrals for safety related incidents (violent or harassing behavior) will decrease.
Facilities Goal: The Brandon Valley School District will maintain classroom size enrollments, as per the philosophy of the Board of Education, and will monitor enrollment growth statistics in conjunction with enrollment projections to determine the current adequacy of classroom needs and space available. The Board and the administration will use said statistics and projections to determine what educational facilities will be required within the next five to seven years.
In association with enrollment growth, the current facilities will be inspected on an on-going basis maintaining a structurally sound, viable and safe environment for students, teachers, support staff, and patrons of the Brandon Valley School District.
Student Success Goal: The district will create effective learning environments that result in an increase of the percentage of students demonstrating success on the following measures:
a. Dakota Step – math, reading, and science (percent increase at each level)
b. ACT (district average score)
c. Advanced Placement Assessment (enrollments/pass rate)
And, the district will maintain its leadership position among AA schools in the above areas and in:
a. Graduation rate
b. Attendance rate
Motion by Egge, seconded by Ullom to approve these district level goals as presented. Motion carried.
In addition to the District level goals as listed above, individual building level improvement plans for 2008-09 were presented by each building administrator.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Egge to approve the following general business items:
1. Designate Superintendent Pappone to negotiate on the District’s behalf with respect to the purchase of real estate, with the final approval reserved to the Board of Education.
2. Approve Child Nutrition Fitness Initiative School Letter of Agreement as presented.
3. Approve Project Skills Management Agreement as presented.
4. Approve Opposition Statement on Initiated Measure 10 as prepared by the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD).
Motion carried.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the following personnel items:
1. Recommendation to hire Brent Jackson, Substitute Bus Driver.
2. Recommendation to hire Lisa Davis, Substitute Bus Driver.
3. Recommendation to hire Adam Huisman, District Maintenance Director, $40,000/year, effective October 27, 2008.
4. Approve request from Tracie Ode for Family and Medical Leave from August 27-November 19, 2008.
5. Approve the following substitutes for the 2008-09 school year: Cheryl K. Carlson, Sherry Paulsen, Christina Reiker, Daniel Smith, Irene Williams, Linde McKay, David Wegner.
Motion carried.
Communications received by the Central Office and Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. September 2008 Building Permits.
2. Thank you from Karen Heyden and family for the plant sent in memory of her father, Carl Dieters.
3. Thank you from Terri Whipkey and family for the flowers sent in memory of her father, Kenneth Lee.
4. Thank you from Linda Olson’s family for the flower arrangement sent in her memory.
Board of Education Committee Reports were heard. Transportation – Ullom reported on a Transportation meeting held September 30th to discuss some deadlines to try to incorporate a smoother transition to the start of the school year. They will continue to work on that strategy and report at a later date.
Buildings and Grounds – Jay Rasmussen reported on the current construction projects. Fred Assam: Near completion with structural block, brick will start in about a week and a half, load-bearing steel stud walls are going up on the main structure-far east side, as well as structural steel, joist and decking. Roofing is near completion on the gym, rough-in mechanical, electrical and plumbing continues, curb and gutter is down and asphalt will begin soon. High School activities center/commons: Structural block going up with brick following, steel joist and decking continues with pre-cast to start soon, rough in mechanical, electrical and plumbing continues. High School classroom addition: Structural block is going up, load-bearing steel stud walls, beginning work on pre-cast core floor (second floor) with structural steel above that. Rasmussen also reported on the construction at the Administration Center: Finishing stages of this project are underway with the finishing of acoustical tile and electrical switches. Painting and wall-coverings are complete and carpet is installed. Millwork is delivered and will be installed in the next couple of days. Ceramic tile is laid and ready for grouting and plumbing fixtures will then be installed.
Student Activities, Curriculum and Technology – Ullom reported on her participation in the Middle School NCA Audit. The results of that audit have not be released as of yet. A report will be forthcoming.
City Affairs and Legislation – Rasmussen requested Board members to review the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) delegate assembly platforms.
Travel reports were reviewed.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Egge to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Motion carried.
Signed __________________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the
Board of Education this 11th day of November, 2008
Signed___________________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 22nd of September, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Jean Bender, Jay Rasmussen, Gregg Ode, Renee Ullom, and Todd Egge. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.
President Jean Bender called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Egge to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.
Superintendent David Pappone reported on District level student achievement and the results of the BVSD District-level goals. Individual building principals also reviewed their student achievement results and building level goals. A copy of this comprehensive plan is available for review in the Superintendent’s office.
The Board of Education discussed the setting of goals for 2008-09. The Board will set a time in the future to set these goals.
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Ode to approve the following general business items:
1. Approve Open Enrollment: #09-65.
2. Approve Public School Exemptions: #09-24, 09-29, 09-49, and 09-70.
3. Approve the following lane changes:
Tim Sylliaasen BA to BA+15
Becky Mohr MA+15 to MA+30
Motion carried.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Egge to approve the following personnel items:
1. Approve resignation from Vern Hauser, Transportation, effective immediately.
2. Approve resignation from Sara Carolan, RBE First Grade, effective September 25, 2008, with liquidated damages of $1,500.00.
3. Approve 12 week maternity leave request from Megan VanderHaar on or about January 28, 2009.
4. Approve the following substitutes for the 2008-09 school year: Abbie Baum, Ashley Benz, Christine Dieters, Holly King, Leann Parsons, Erin Stange (Nurse substitute).
5. Approve recommendation to hire Julie Nelson, HS Child Nutrition, 3.75 hours/day, $9.75/hour.
6. Approve recommendation to hire Angela Nuss, Child Nutrition substitute, $8.75/hour.
7. Approve Joanne Bennis’ request for unpaid leave – October 13-22, 2008.
8. Approve recommendation to hire Colleen Taylor, Child Nutrition substitute, $8.75/hour.
9. Approve resignation from Colleen Taylor, part-time Brandon Elementary secretary, effective September 26, 2008.
10. Approve recommendation to hire Lisa M. Smith, Assistant Oral Interpretation Advisor, 6.5% of BA Step one - $2,083.00.
11. Approve recommendation to hire Heather Youtzy, RBE First Grade, one year contract, BA Step Base prorated for 160 days starting 9/23/2008 - $28,379.00.
Motion carried.
Communications received by the Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. Thank you from Agnes Maassen for the plant sent in memory of her husband, John Maassen.
2. Thank you from Chad, Naome, Easton and Hayden Poppe for the flowers sent for Hayden’s birth.
Board reports were heard. Alternative Education –Bender reported that East Dakota Educational Cooperative (EDEC) has hired a new Business Manager who will start in approximately three weeks.
Buildings and Grounds – Rasmussen updated the Board of Education on the Bond Issue building projects and additional projects. Fred Assam Elementary: Masonry walls, structural steel, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing continues to be the focus on this new building. They are also roofing as they go and have begun parking lot preparation and adding brick veneer on the outside. High School classroom addition: metal stud framing, masonry walls, mechanical, plumbing and electrical rough-ins have begun. High School Activities Center: masonry walls are going up, mechanical and electrical rough-ins in progress. Valley Springs Elementary: basically this project is complete, with one ventilator hatch still needing to be finished. Administration building: finishing dry wall and texturing the walls, painting and roughing in electrical.
City Affairs and Legislature – Candidates were all invited to Brandon Valley’s homecoming events.
Travel reports were reviewed.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Egge to adjourn the meeting at 9:18 p.m. Motion carried.
Signed __________________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the Board of
Education this 13th day of October, 2008.
Signed __________________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 8th of September, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Jean Bender, Jay Rasmussen, Gregg Ode, Renee Ullom and Todd Egge. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, Assistant High Principal Brad Thorson, Activities Director Randy Marso, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, and Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson.
Jean Bender called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Egge to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.
Motion by Ullom seconded by Rasmussen to approve the minutes of the regular meetings of August 11, 2008 and August 25, 2008 as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Egge to approve the bills and claims as submitted (see attached). Motion carried.
The cash report for the month of August, 2008 showed receipts of $1,275,693.48 and disbursements of $3,639,476.62, leaving a balance of $22,439,068.80. The General Fund had receipts of $1,093,149.56, sent a temporary interfund transfer of $197,185.81 to the Capital Outlay Fund, and disbursements of $1,393,555.88, leaving a balance of $3,934,920.15. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $22,149.20, received a temporary interfund transfer of $197,185.81 from the General Fund, and disbursements of $219,335.01, leaving a balance of $0.00. Special Education Fund had receipts of $101,980.76, and disbursements $160,798.47, leaving a balance of $385,975.46. Pension Fund had receipts of $1,750.35, and disbursements of $0, leaving a balance of $1,750.35. Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $9,191.77 and disbursements of $0.00 leaving a balance of $255,667.44. Capital Projects Fund had receipts of $47,471.84 and disbursements of $1,865,787.26 leaving a balance of $17,860,755.40.
The August, 2008 payroll totaled $884,906.35, of which $442,987.91 was instructional, $325,136.29 was support services, $21,654.66 was co-curricular, $91,635.80 was Special Education, and $3,491.69 was Food Service.
Motion by Egge, seconded by Ode to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of August, 2008. Motion carried.
Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent Pappone presented the 2007-08 School District goals report to the Board of Education. Pappone congratulated all three elementary schools – Brandon Elementary, Valley Springs Elementary, and Robert Bennis Elementary – for being named Distinguished Schools in the state of South Dakota. He also reminded the Board that the National School Board Convention is scheduled for April 4th – 7th, 2009 in San Diego, California.
Middle School Principal Dan Pansch reported receiving $10,000 from Target Financial Bank to fully fund a district-wide weekend backpack program. Faye Meyer will assist to coordinate the program on a volunteer basis. With these funds, we feel we will be able to fund 50 students per week during the school year.
Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson reported that 93 children are registered for the Fall Early Childhood screening to be held on Thursday, September 11, 2008.
Curriculum Director Tanya Czepull reported on a successful in-service. Dr. Todd Whitaker was the main speaker and we were able to share his expenses with other districts to make this a very worthwhile event. Everyday math pilot in K-6 has begun with positive feedback from teachers in the primary levels. Six different classes are being offered to our teachers by our teachers for professional development: Blogging, Differentiated Instruction, Autism, Math Instruction, Professional Development Plan, and a book talk class. Social studies curriculum with be reviewed next. Lastly, Tanya thanked the Board for the recent remodel at Valley Springs.
The following board policies were given second reading by the Board of Education:
JLG Instruction/Programs for Homeless Students
JLG-R Instruction/Programs for Homeless Students
Motion by Egge, seconded by Ullom to approve these policies as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to approve associate membership with the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce. Motion carried.
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Ode to appoint Jay Rasmussen as delegate and Todd Egge as alternate to the 2008 Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) delegate assembly to be held in Pierre, SD on November 21, 2008. Motion carried.
Motion by Egge, seconded by Ullom to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Brandon Lutheran Church and the Brandon Valley School District in regard to utilization of the church parking lot during a variety of activities at Brandon Valley Middle School. The parties agree that the Church will provide use of the parking lot to the District and assume all financial responsibility for its upkeep and, in exchange, the District will provide three (non-accumulative) hours of gym use per week to the church without charge. On a roll call vote: voting aye: Egge, Ullom and Bender; voting nay: none; abstaining: Rasmussen and Ode. Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Egge to approve the following general business items:
1. Approve Public School Exemption requests #09-13, 09-46, 09-52, 09-57, 09-65, 09-68, 09-78, 09-79.
2. Approve Open Enrollment request: #09-64
3. Approve the following substitutes for the 2008-09 school year: Joanne Colman, Summer Kuecker, Jessica Farley, Lori Magelky, Diane Hart, Sara Rief, Linda Heeren, and Lonna Smith.
4. Approve change order #1 for Valley Springs Elementary remodel totaling $14,000.76.
5. Approve the following Lane Changes:
Scott Carroll BA to BA+15
Andy Johnson MA to MA+15
Nicole Martin BA to BA+15
Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Egge to approve the following personnel item:
1. Resignation from Kathy Nowlan, HS Child Nutrition, effective immediately.
2. Recommendation to hire Patrick Byrnes, Flag Corp Advisor, 6.5% of BA Step 5, $2,172.00.
3. Recommendation to hire Brady Olson, Quiz Bowl Advisor, 2.5% of BA Step Base, $794.00.
Motion carried.
Communications received by the Central Office and Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. July 2008 Building Permits.
2. Maternity leave request from Kendra Namanny on or about February 1, 2009.
3. Thank you from RBE staff for the delicious luncheon served on August 22, 2008.
4. Thank you from BE Fourth Grade for the delicious luncheon served on August 22, 2008.
5. Thank you from Jacki Myers for the plant sent in memory of her mother, Dorothy Wiberto.
Board of Education Committee Reports were heard. Transportation – Ullom reported that Transportation Director, Leslie Erikson has been updating the transferring points of students this year. As it stands now, the Middle school is the morning transfer point and Brandon Elementary is the afternoon transfer point. This has been working smoothly and safely. Egge reported that he met with Mr. Erikson and DOT members about a safety issue near Highway 42 and Powderhouse Road. This is a temporary issue until this area’s construction is complete. Ullom urged parents to contact the transportation department with any safety issues.
Buildings and Grounds – Jay Rasmussen reported on the current construction projects. Fred Assam: Masonry, brick veneer, rough-in mechanical, electrical and plumbing, structural steel, roofing, and earth work for the parking lot is underway; Valley Springs: Classrooms are operational and the project is near completion; High School activities center: Masonry block continues, roughing in mechanical, electrical and plumbing; High School classroom addition: Footings and foundations are complete and structural steel is starting to rise. High School kitchen is operational. Rasmussen also reported on the construction at the Administration Center. They are working on dry wall and mudding walls, painting will begin next. Above-ceiling mechanical is also beginning.
Travel reports were reviewed.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Motion carried.
Signed
____________________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the Board of Education this 13th day of October, 2008.
Signed____________________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 25th of August, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Jean Bender, Jay Rasmussen, Gregg Ode, Renee Ullom, and Todd Egge. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Activities Director Randy Marso, Middle School Assistant Principal Randy Hill, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.
President Jean Bender called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Egge to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.
Activities Director, Randy Marso, reported that the High School Boys Basketball team has accepted an offer to play a game against Mitchell on January 2, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Target Center prior to a Minnesota Timberwolves game.
Middle School Assistant Principal Randy Hill reported on the Dakota Step test scores. All state determinations are not yet reported, however preliminary data shows all three Elementary Schools as Distinguished Schools. District wide 90% of our students have shown to be advanced and proficient in reading and 84% in math. Brandon Valley also ranks #1 in attendance and graduation rates.
The following Board Policies were reviewed and discussed by the Board of Education:
CA Administration Goals
CBA Qualifications and Duties of Superintendent
CBB Recruitment and Appointment of Superintendent
CBC/CBD Superintendent’s Contract/Compensation and Benefits
CC Administrative Organization Plan
CCA Brandon Valley Organizational Chart
CCB Line and Staff Relations
CDA-R Automated External Defibrillation (AED)-Incident Report
CDA-R(1) Automated External Defibrillator (AED)-Inspection Readiness Inventor
CDA-R(2) AED Rescue Protocol
CDA-R(3) AED Post Rescue Protocol
CE Administrative Councils, Cabinets, and Committees
CF School Building Administration
CH Policy Implementation
CHA Development of Regulations
CHC Regulations Dissemination
CHCA Approval of Handbooks and Directives
CK Program Consultants
The following Board Policies were given first reading by the Board of Education:
JLG Instruction/Programs for Homeless Students
JLG-R Instruction/Programs for Homeless Students
The following Board Policy was given second reading by the Board of Education:
CDA Automated External Defibrillator (also: EBCEA, GBBA, JFBA, KBCAAA)
Motion by Ode, seconded by Egge to approve this policy as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to approve the following general business items:
1. Approve waiver for Geometry for 8th grade students at the high school.
2. Approve Student Teaching Cooperative Agreement with Black Hills State University.
3. Approve Open Enrollments: #09-02, 09-03, 09-05, 09-06, 09-07, 09-08, 09-09, 09-56, 09-57, 09-58, 09-59, 09-60, 09-61, 09-62, 09-63, and 09-64.
4. Approve Public School Exemptions: #09-11, 09-14, 09-18, 09-19, 09-21, 09-25, 09-28, 09-32, 09-33, 09-37, 09-40, 09-48, 09-76, 09-77, and 09-78.
5. Approve the following lane changes:
Bill Freking BA+15 to MA
Heide Gedney MA to MA+15
Scott Giles BA to BA+15
Tom Grode MA to MA+15
Jill Poppenga MA to MA+15
Molly Ring BA to BA+15
Michelle Stemwedel BA to BA+15
Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the following personnel item:
1. Approve recommendation to hire Jessica Hunsaid, Assistant MS Volleyball Coach, 6.0% of BA Step One - $1,923.00, effective beginning with the 2008-09 school year.
2. Approve recommendation to hire Coty McGuire, Freshman Volleyball Coach, 8.5% of BA Step Three - $2,779.00, effective beginning with the 2008-09 school year.
3. Approve recommendation to hire Kendra Namanny, Assistant MS Volleyball Coach, 6% of BA Step Five - $2,005.00, effective beginning with the 2008-09 school year.
4. Approve recommendation to hire Doris Miller, MS Child Nutrition, 3.75 hours/day, $9.75/hour.
5. Approve recommendation to hire Tina Knight, Transportation Bus Driver, $36.08/route.
6. Approve recommendation to hire Brooke Finn, Transportation Bus Driver, $36.08/route.
7. Approve recommendation to hire David Bader, Transportation Bus Driver, $36.08/route.
8. Approve recommendation to hire Lavonne Schrader, BE Child Nutrition, 3.75 hours/day, $9.75/hour.
9. Approve resignation from Kathy Scholten, MS Child Nutrition Head Cook, effective immediately.
10. Approve resignation from Gaylene Mielke, MS Child Nutrition, effective immediately.
11. Approve the following substitutes for the 2008-09 school year:
Dennis Brunsting
Kaye Coburn
Richard Coots
Darin DeBoer
Sheila Finch
Char Fritz
Barb Hansen
Nikki Hanson
Armen Janjigian
Jody Lambert
Paula Lammert
Panny Malsom
Rob Keisacker
Jim Kang
Deb McCoy
Marjorie McClanahan
Margaret Murphy
Jolene Murren
Pam Nordmeyer
Sandy Odland
Elaine Ohnstad-Eide
Matthew Onnen
Gloria Perrizo
Laura Peschong
Roberta Pool
Margaret Quimby
Donna Lease
Diane Rahn
Kathy Metzger
John Rothenberger
Sharon Rykhus
Sheila Samsel
Diane Schroeder
Jessica Simmons
Eileen Skyberg
Gary Stensaas
Jennifer Swenson
Brett Pappas
Marcie Stoltenberg
Diane Barker
12. Approve recommendation to hire Shari Mohlencamp, MS Child Nutrition Head Cook, $10.00/hour, effective immediately.
Motion carried.
Communications received by the Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. Request from Loralie Aljets for maternity leave on or about October 7, 2008, for eight (8) weeks.
2. Thank you from Lorraine Osheim for the plant sent in memory of her father, Bernie Lunde.
Board reports were heard. Transportation- Ullom reported that in speaking with Transportation Director, Leslie Erikson, the department feels they are ready for the start of the 2008-09 school year.
Alternative Education –Bender reported that East Dakota Educational Cooperative (EDEC) has received a resignation from their Business Manager, Darlene Johnson.
Buildings and Grounds – Rasmussen updated the Board of Education on the Bond Issue building projects and additional projects. Fred Assam Elementary: Masonry walls, structural steel, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing continues to be the focus on this new building. High School classroom addition: footings and foundations are near completion. High School Activities Center: footings and foundations are in, masonry walls, structural steel, mechanical and electrical rough-ins have begun. High School Kitchen: finishing work near completion for the opening on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 27th. Valley Springs Elementary: Teachers have moved in to the new completed classrooms; finishing up minor repairs and still need to complete the boiler room roof. Administration building: demolition is complete and framing has begun. Finally, along with many finishing touches around the district, including new front doors at the High School, it has been a busy summer of activity. It appears all is ready for the start of the 2008-09 school year.
Travel reports were reviewed.
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Egge to go into Executive Session at 7:02 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter.
The Board of Education came out of Executive Session and into Open session at 7:24 p.m.
Motion by
Egge, seconded by Ullom to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Motion carried.
Signed
__________________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the Board of
Education this 8th day of September, 2008.
Signed___________________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 11th of August, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Jean Bender, Jay Rasmussen, Gregg Ode, Renee Ullom and Todd Egge. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Assistant High Principal Brad Thorson, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, and Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson
Jean Bender called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Egge to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen seconded by Ode to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 14, 2008 as corrected and the minutes of the special meeting of July 29, 2008 as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the bills and claims as submitted (see attached). Motion carried.
The cash report for the month of July, 2008 showed receipts of $1,086,311.05 and disbursements of $4,799,223.76, leaving a balance of $24,802,851.94. The General Fund had receipts of $847,395.39, sent temporary interfund transfers of $106,207.09 to the Capital Outlay Fund and $59,994.85 to the Pension Fund, and disbursements of $1,165,565.30, leaving a balance of $4,432,512.28. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $29,874.44, received a temporary interfund transfer of $106,207.09 from the General Fund, and disbursements of $588,949.02, leaving a balance of $0.00. Special Education Fund had receipts of $142,007.81, and disbursements $487,210.02, leaving a balance of $444,793.17 Pension Fund had receipts of $2,126.35, received a temporary interfund transfer of $59,994.85 from the General Fund, and disbursements of $193,717.74, leaving a balance of $0.00. Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $12,285.73 and disbursements of $522,293.75 leaving a balance of $246,475.67. Capital Projects Fund had receipts of $52,621.33 and disbursements of $1,841,487.93 leaving a balance of $19,679,070.82.
The July, 2008 payroll totaled $800,642.69, of which $444,199.16 was instructional, $231,831.31 was support services, $21,457.50 was co-curricular, $92,787.39 was Special Education, $3,194.33 was Food Service, and $7,173.00 was Early Retirement.
Motion by Egge, seconded by Ullom to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of July, 2008. Motion carried.
Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent Pappone reported on an article entitled “What makes for a good teacher.” He also shared a CDC Health Advisory on potential exposure to lead in artificial turf. This Advisory will be distributed to our student athletes. Pappone congratulated Lyn Heidenson on Brandon Valley’s Special Education Comprehensive Plan recently being approved by the South Dakota Department of Education.
Pappone also reported to the Board of Education that new teacher orientation will be held in the Brandon Valley Middle School Commons on Thursday, August 21st. District in-service/workshop days will follow on Friday, Monday, and Tuesday, August 22nd, 25th and 26th, with the first day of school on Wednesday, August 27th. An all staff luncheon is scheduled for Friday, August 22nd at 11:30 a.m. in the Middle School Commons. Pappone encouraged the board to attend any of the scheduled in-service events planned.
Pappone reviewed an “Average Days Absent” chart reviewing staff days absent over the last six years, as well as a summary of leaves and absences for 2007-08 as prepared by Business Manager Paul Lundberg. Lundberg also prepared an analysis of substitute teacher costs of $161,284.32 for 2007-08. Pappone reported preliminary annual yearly progress (AYP) determinations. Overall results were very good, similar to previous years. The actual results will become available later this month. Lastly, Pappone reported a preliminary enrollment estimate as of 8/05/08 of 3,123 students. This is a growth of 42 students from last year.
High School Principal Gregg Talcott reported on Advanced Placement (AP) Test Results from the 2007-08 school year (8 classes). 83.5% of all test takers scored 3 or above. Two Brandon Valley students will be taking a French class via the E-Learning Center through Northern State University. He also estimates beginning High School enrollment at 895. Lastly, Talcott reviewed the many High School events scheduled to begin this week.
Middle School Principal Dan Pansch reported estimated Middle School beginning enrollment will be 775.
The following board policy was given first reading by the Board of Education:
CDA Automated External Defibrillator (also: EBCEA, GBBA, JFBA, KBCAAA)
The following board policy was given second reading by the Board of Education:
LA Education Agency Relations Goals
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to approve Policy LA as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Egge to approve the following general business items:
1. Approve Public School Exemption requests #09-01, 09-06, 09-07, 09-10, 09-16, 09-17, 09-22, 09-38, 09-51, 09-53, 09-55, 09-56, 09-71, 09-72, 09-73, and 09-74.
2. Approve Open Enrollment request: #09-55
3. Approve the joint agreement between Brandon Valley School District, Six Mile Partnership, LLP, and the City of Sioux Falls for the construction of Willowwood Street at Fred Assam Elementary School.
4. Approve BV Booster Club membership proposal for adult activity pass revenues.
5. Approve request to declare listed items as surplus to be sold at public auction.
Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the following personnel item:
1. Resignation from Pete Sola, BV Building and Grounds Supervisor, effective August 22, 2008.
2. Resignation from Carol Funke, Child Nutrition, effective immediately.
3. Recommendation to hire Anne Shelton, Title I Tutor – Step 2, 17.5 hours/week, $15.42/hour.
4. Recommendation to hire Kristi Nelson, BVMS Language Arts/Reading, MA+15 Step 10 - $36,864, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
Motion carried.
Communications received by the Central Office and Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. July 2008 Building Permits.
2. Thank you from Julie, Jacob and Allison Kirby for plant sent in memory of husband and father, Lonnie Kirby.
Board of Education Committee Reports were heard. Buildings and Grounds – Jay Rasmussen reported on the current construction projects. Valley Springs: Carpet and painting; Fred Assam: Masonry, metal stud framing, rough-in mechanical, electrical and plumbing; High School kitchen/commons/activities center: Roofing, VCT Flooring and Quarry Tile is being completed in the kitchen; footings and masonry walls going up on the Activities Center. Rasmussen also reported that construction on the Administration Center will start Wednesday, August 13, 2008. Lastly, asphalt and concrete repairs at various school district locations are being completed as we reach the beginning of another school year.
Travel reports were reviewed.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to go into Executive Session at 7:21 p.m. to discuss a student matter.
The Board of Education came out of Executive Session and into Open session at 7:43 p.m.
Motion by Egge,
seconded by Ullom to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m. Motion carried.
Signed __________________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the Board of
Education this 8th day of September, 2008.
Signed___________________________________
Chairperson
A special meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 7:00 a.m. on the 29th day of July, 2008 at the Central Office Conference Room, Brandon, SD with the following members present: Jean Bender, Jay Rasmussen, and Gregg Ode. Absent: Renee Ullom and Todd Egge. Also present were Superintendent David M. Pappone and Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg.
The meeting was called for the purpose of approving construction contract for remodeling the central administration office.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Bids were received for the Brandon Valley School District Administration Building Remodel as follows: Beck and Hofer Construction-$258,500; Daniels Construction-$270,000, GA Johnson Construction-$252,500; Golden Rule Construction-$247,700; Husman Construction-$274,400; Innovative Specialties Corp.-No bid; Peska Construction, Inc.-No bid; and Ron Anderson Construction-$251,000. Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the low bid from Golden Rule Construction for $247,700. Motion carried.
Motion
by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 a.m. Motion
carried.
Signed ____________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the Board of Education this 11th day of August, 2008
Signed ____________________________
Chairperson
The annual meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 14th of July, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Jean Bender, Jay Rasmussen, Gregg Ode, Renee Ullom and Todd Egge. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Assistant High Principal Brad Thorson, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.
The Annual Budget Hearing preceded the Board of Education regular meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Mike Klumpp called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Todd Egge was sworn in and took the Oath of Office for a 3-year term on the Board of Education for the Brandon Valley School District. Mike Klumpp presided over the meeting for the election of Board Officers.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to nominate Jean Bender as Chairperson of the Board of Education for the 2008-09 school year. On a roll call vote, the following voted aye: Rasmussen, Ode, Egge, Ullom, Bender. Nay: none. Motion carried.
Jean Bender presided over the meeting as the newly elected president.
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Egge to nominate Jay Rasmussen as Vice Chairperson of the Board of Education for the 2008-09 school year. On a roll call vote, the following voted aye: Ullom, Egge, Ode, Rasmussen, Bender. Nay: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.
Motion by Egge, seconded by Rasmussen to adopt the following regular procedures for 2008-09 Board of Education meetings:
1. Meeting dates and times: 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month except July and December where there is one meeting held on the second Monday of the month, and with the additional exception of Tuesday, November 11, 2008, and Tuesday, May 25, 2009.
2. Meeting place: Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center, Valley Springs Elementary Band Room (4th Monday of October and April).
3. Order of roll call: Motion, second and alternating.
4. Name of Official Newspaper: Brandon Valley Challenger – Prairie Publications, Dell Rapids.
5. Name of Official Depositories: First National Bank, Home Federal Bank, and South Dakota Funds Investment Trust
6. Board Committee
appointments:
A)
Alternative
Education:
Chairperson – Jean Bender
Alternate – Todd Egge
B) Buildings
and Grounds:
Chairperson – Jay Rasmussen
Member – Gregg Ode
C) Child
Nutrition and Wellness:
Chairperson – Jean Bender
Member – Jay Rasmussen
D) City
Affairs and Legislation:
Chairperson – Jay Rasmussen
Member – Todd Egge
E)
Personnel Welfare:
Chairperson – Gregg Ode
Member – Jean Bender
F) Student
Activities, Curriculum, and Technology:
Chairperson – Renee Ullom
Member – Gregg Ode
G) Transportation:
Chairperson – Renee Ullom
Member – Todd Egge
H) Safety:
Chairperson – Todd Egge
Member – Renee Ullom
7. Board reimbursement rate for 2008-09 - $65.00/meeting.
8. Authorized the Business Manager to:
· Invest temporary excess funds.
· Make temporary interfund transfers when necessary.
· Make debt service payments as due throughout the year.
9. Approve Business Manager bond of $300,000.
10. Approve appointment of Superintendent as authority to direct federal programs.
11. Approve authorization of Superintendent to institute school lunch agreement.
Motion carried.
Motion by Ullom seconded by Ode to approve the minutes of the regular meetings of June 9, 2008 and June 23, 2008 as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to approve the bills and claims as submitted (see attached). Motion carried.
The cash report for the month of June, 2008 showed receipts of $3,717,809.45 and disbursements of $2,987,164.96, leaving a balance of $28,515,764.65. The General Fund had receipts of $2,084,591.47, and disbursements of $1,436,364.96, leaving a balance of $4,916,363.13. Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $732,306.26, and disbursements of $283,092.65, leaving a balance of $452,867.49. Special Education Fund had receipts of $349,915.76 and disbursements $178,955.89, leaving a balance of $789,995.38. Pension Fund had receipts of $71,499.85 and disbursements of $95,853.00 leaving a balance of $132,117.54. Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $425,424.53 and disbursements of $298,664.59 leaving a balance of $756,483.69. Capital Projects Fund had receipts of $54,071.58 and disbursements of $694,233.87 leaving a balance of $21,467,937.42.
The June, 2008 payroll totaled $1,084,134.14, of which $561,233.61 was instructional, $350,982.96 was support services, $26,365.83 was co-curricular, and $118,935.52 was Special Education, and $26,616.22 was Food Service.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of June, 2008. Motion carried.
Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent Pappone reviewed with the Board of Education the preliminary district goals report. At a recent conference that Mr. Pappone attended, he was reminded of four important elements that work toward goal setting: 1) Collaboratively set goals with your administrative team, 2) That the Board is committed to and supports those goals, not only with words but with commitment of resources, 3) That the Superintendent gives the building leaders autonomy to implement strategies and choose strategies that they believe are important in their building, and 4) Monitor progress toward these goals. Pappone was pleased with the Goals Report and thanked the Administration and Board for their efforts in this process.
Pappone also informed the Board of Education of the ASBSD/SSASA Joint Convention to be held August 7-8, 2008, at the Convention Center in Sioux Falls.
The following board policy was given first reading by the Board of Education:
LA Education Agency Relations Goals
Motion by Ode, seconded by Ullom to approve the following general business items:
1. Approve 2008-09 district budgets (attached) and associated tax requests.
APPROPRIATIONS
General Fund $17,001,000
Capital Outlay Fund $ 2,845,000
Special Education Fund $ 2,814,000
Pension Fund $ 298,000
Bond Redemption Fund $ 2,007,000
Capital Projects Fund $19,000,000
Food Service Fund $ 1,637,000
REVENUES
General Fund $17,001,000
Capital Outlay Fund $ 4,170,000
Special Education Fund $ 2,879,000
Pension Fund $ 330,000
Bond Redemption Fund $ 2,007,000
Capital Projects Fund $19,000,000
Food Service Fund $ 1,637,000
TAX LEVY REQUESTS
General Fund $ 2.61 per $1,000 of Total Valuation
3.61 per $1,000 of Non AG Z Valuation
4.10 per $1,000 of Owner-Occupied Valuation
8.78 per $1,000 of Other Valuation
Capital Outlay Fund $ 3.00 per $1,000 of Total Valuation
Special Education Fund $ 1.20 per $1,000 of Total Valuation
Pension Fund $ 0.30 per $1,000 of Total Valuation
Bond Redemption Fund $1,950,000
2. Adopt tuition rate of $4,665 per student.
3. Authorize 2008-09 travel state rates/establish mileage rate at .05 over state rate.
4. Approve 2008-09 Listing of District Employees salaries for publication (see attached).
5. Approve Public School Exemption requests #09-02, 09-03, 09-04, 09-14, 09-44, 09-54, and 09-55.
6. Approve Open Enrollment requests: #09-52 and 09-53
7. Approve renewal of membership with the Associated School Boards of South Dakota and the National School Board Association.
8. Bids were received for commercial lawn care equipment as follows: Pfeifer Implement-$71,158.56; Jacox Implement-$77,900.00, Marso Outdoor-$11,678.00 (incomplete bid). Recommendation to approve complete bid from Pfeifer Implement for $71,158.56 including additional items.
9. Quotes were received for automatic building sprinkler system testing equipment as follows: Building Sprinkler, Inc.-$890.00; Midwestern Mechanical-$490.00; Total Fire Protection-$945.00; 3D Security-$890.00. Recommendation to approve low quote from Midwestern Mechanical for automatic building sprinkler testing equipment of $490.00.
10. Quotes were received for fire alarm testing equipment as follows: Midwest Alarm Company-$5,130.00; 3D Security-$4,670.33. Recommendation to approve low quote from 3D Security for fire alarm testing equipment for $4,670.33.
11. Quotes were received for fuel as follows: Harms Oil-0.054 margin; Midway Services-0.07 margin. Recommendation to approve vehicle fuels from Harms Oil for the 2008-09 school year at a .054 margin.
12. Approve Student Handbook for 2008-09.
13. Approve Brandon Valley School District/City of Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation agreement for Fred Assam Elementary.
14. Approve CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc., as the District’s Third Party Administrator and Common Remitter for 403(b) services at a plan document preparation fee of approximately $1,500 and an annual “maintenance” charge of approximately $2,200.
Motion carried.
Motion by Egge, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the following personnel item:
1. Recommendation to hire Suzanne Carroll, Head MS Girls Basketball Coach, 6.5% of BA Step 5 - $2,172.00; and Head Softball Coach, 12.5% of BA Step 1 - $4,006.00, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
2. Recommendation to hire Roxie Geerdes, Assistant Softball Coach, 8.5% of BA Step 1 - $2,724.00, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
3. Recommendation to hire Craig Nelson, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, 10% of BA Step Base - $3,175.00; and Head Girls Golf Coach, 8.5% of BA Step Base - $2,699.00, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
4. Recommendation to hire Katee Lane, Head Fall Sideline Cheer Coach, 5% of BA Step Base - $1,588.00; and Co-Head Winter Sideline Cheer Coach, 4% of BA Step Base - $1,270.00, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
5. Recommendation to hire Jamie Brown, Co-Head Winter Sideline Cheer Coach, 4% of BA Step Base - $1,270.00, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
6. Recommendation to hire Jane Boneschans, RBE Child Nutrition, 3.75 hours/day, $9.75/hour, effective 2008-09 school year.
7. Recommendation to hire Olivia Rendon, HS Child Nutrition, 3.75 hours/day, $9.75/hour, effective 2008-09 school year.
8. Recommendation to hire Kim Stoick, VSE Child Nutrition, 3.75 hours/day, $9.75/hour, effective 2008-09 school year.
9. Resignation from Karen Ackerman, VSE Child Nutrition, effective July 1, 2008.
10. Resignation from Nancy Kuiper, RBE Child Nutrition, effective immediately.
11. Resignation from Amy Christensen, MS Language Arts/Reading, effective the end of the 2007-08 school year, subject to a $1,000 termination fee.
Motion carried.
Communications received by the Central Office and Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. June 2008 Building Permits.
2. Thank you from Mark and Julie Schlekeway for the plant sent for the birth of their daughter, Griffen Sage.
Board of Education Committee Reports were heard. Leslie Erikson was introduced as the new Transportation Director.
Buildings and Grounds – Gregg Ode updated the Board of Education on building projects around the District. Fred Assam Elementary: Masonry bearing walls are being put up, footings and interior walls are in process, electrical is being roughed in, the majority of the underground plumbing has been installed, and steel roof joists are being installed over the music room. Brandon Valley High School: Masonry interior walls as well as roughed in plumbing and electrical has begun in the servery. Valley Springs Elementary: the lower portion of the elementary has been gutted, installation of metal studs for the ceiling and roughed in electrical has begun. Jay Rasmussen updated on the Administration building progress: Exterior work has been completed and bids for the completion of the interior will be opened on July 28, 2008.
Travel reports were reviewed.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 p.m. Motion carried.
Signed
___________________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the Board of Education this 11th day of August, 2008.
Signed____________________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 23rd of June, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Jean Bender, Gregg Ode, Jay Rasmussen, and Renee Ullom. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, High School Assistant Principal Brad Thorson, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.
President Mike Klumpp called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.
High School Principal, Gregg Talcott, presented academic data on the graduating class of 2008. There were a total of 206 graduates (13 mid-year; 193 spring) with a graduation rate of approximately 97%. The official graduation rate will be received from the state in August.
Superintendent David Pappone presented the Special Education Compliance Determination Report. Pappone congratulated Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson and her staff on the outstanding 42 out of 42 possible points earned in completing the numerous requirements for the State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicators under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
The following Board Policies were reviewed and discussed by the Board of Education:
LA Education Agency Relations Goals
LB Relation with Other Schools and School Districts
LBB Cooperative Educational Programs
LBD Relations with Home Schools
LE Relations with Colleges and Universities
LEB Advanced College Placement/Dual Enrollment (Also IGCD)
LI Relations with Education Accreditation Agencies
The following Board Policies were given second reading by the Board of Education:
KB Public Information Program
KF Community Instructional Resources (also IIC)
KGC Tobacco-Free School Policy
KI-KJ Public Solicitations/Advertising in the Schools
KK Visitors to the Schools
KL Public Complaints
KLB-E Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to approve these policies as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Bender, seconded by Ullom to approve the following general business items:
1. Approve Open Enrollments: #09-50 and #09-51.
2. Approve Brandon Valley Booster Club retaining the gate receipts from the Pigskin Classic Football Game to be held on August 30, 2008.
3. Approve a 2007-08 Budget Supplement as follows:
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Interest Income |
40-1511 |
$ 250,000 |
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GO Bond Proceeds |
40-5121 |
23,025,000 |
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Facilities Construction-Professional Services |
40-2530-310 |
$ 1,100,000 |
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Facilities Construction-Buildings |
40-2530-520 |
2,600,000 |
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Insurance Proceeds |
10-1960 |
$ 70,000 |
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Bus Repairs/Maintenance |
10-2554-323 |
$ 70,000 |
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4. Approve contract for the purchase of 30 “slots” in the Sioux Falls School District Career Academy for the 2010-11 school year.
5. Approve 2008 summer OT/PT contract with East Dakota Educational Cooperative for $7,634.
6. Approve agreement with the University of South Dakota for providing field experience for USD students.
7. Approve 2008-09 Comprehensive Plan for Special Education.
8. Approve bills and claims for the remainder of the month of June as presented.
9. Approve 2008-09 Consolidated Grant Application as follows:
Title I, Part A $201,583
Title II, Part A 102,561
Title II, Part D 3,261
Title IV, Part A 11,515
Motion carried.
An SDHSAA runoff election ballot for the Division II Representative position was presented to the Board of Education. Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Bender to cast Brandon Valley’s vote for Mr. Terry Nebelsick of Huron for SDHSAA Division II Representative. Motion carried.
The following bids were received for the Valley Springs Elementary Remodel Project: American General Contractors – No bid; Beck and Hofer Construction - $301,000; Daniels Construction - $285,550 (does not meet timeline specification); Hoogendoorn Construction – No bid; Husman Construction - $298,900; Innovative Specialties – No bid. Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to accept the lowest responsible bid of $298,900 from Husman Construction. Motion carried.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Bender to approve a second 2007-08 Budget Supplements as follows:
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10-2210-110 |
$ 25,000 |
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Heating Fuel |
10-2542-321.95 |
$ 40,000 |
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10-2554-411 |
$ 40,000 |
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Motion carried.
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the following personnel item:
1. Approve recommendation to hire Matt Mueller, Assistant MS Football Coach, 6.0% of BA Step Base - $1,905.00, effective beginning with the 2008-09 school year.
2. Approve recommendation to hire Tonya Smith, Title I Tutor - $15.42/hour, effective beginning with the 2008-09 school year.
3. Approve recommendation to hire Nicole Jellema, BE 4th Grade teacher, BA Step Base - $31,750.00, effective beginning with the 2008-09 school year.
4. Approve recommendation to hire Robin L. Nipp, Title I Tutor - $15.52/hour, effective beginning with the 2008-09 school year.
5. Approve recommendation to hire summer custodial and maintenance as follows:
Cassandra Scholten, $8.00/hour; J.J. Hjelmen, $8.00/hour; Bryan Hjelmen, $8.00/hour; Andrew Gile, $8.00/hour; Ethan Thompson, $8.00/hour; Stephanie Keyman, $8.00/hour, and Aldon Myrlie, $8.00/hour.
6. Approve resignation from Deborah Swanson, HS Yearbook, effective June 17, 2008.
7. Approve recommendation to hire Deb Rothenberger, HS Yearbook, 8.5% of BA Step 10, $3,015, effective beginning with the 2008-09 school year.
8. Approve resignation from Andrea Pudwill, Head Softball Coach, effective immediately, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
9. Approve recommendation to hire Angela S. Nelson, BE Reading Specialist, MA+15 Step 8 - $35,910, effective beginning with the 2008-09 school year.
Motion carried.
Communications received by the Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. Thank you from The Garrow family for the flowers sent in memory of Chad’s father Lowell “Shorty” Garrow.
2. Thank you from Diane Gilbertz for the plant sent in memory of her father Virgil Gosmire.
Board reports were heard. Alternative Education – Klumpp reported that East Dakota Educational Cooperative (EDEC) had a meeting last night and announced that the Transition Advantage Program received the “Little Red School House” award from the School Administrators of South Dakota (SASD). Klumpp congratulated Lyn Heidenson and her staff on their efforts with this program.
Buildings and Grounds – Ode reported on the High School project: excavating is underway and rough plumbing is being conducted for the kitchen remodel. Ode also reported on the Assam project: earthwork continues, installation of exterior and interior footings and foundations, electrical is being roughed in, masonry is underway, and structural steel has been delivered for the joist and decking. Lastly, Ode reported on the Valley Springs Remodel project: with the Bidding process on this project passed tonight, work on this project will begin as soon as possible.
Travel reports were reviewed.
Klumpp reminded the board that the annual organizational meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2008. At that time, Todd Egge will be sworn in as the newest board of education member and officers will be elected. With the board’s consent, Klumpp will facilitate that meeting up to the election of the 2008-09 President.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Motion carried.
Signed
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Business Manager
Approved by the Board of Education this 14th day of July, 2008.
Signed____________________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 9th of June, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Jean Bender, Gregg Ode, Jay Rasmussen, and Renee Ullom. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, Assistant High School Principal Brad Thorson, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst and Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull.
President Mike Klumpp called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Bender to approve the minutes of the regular meetings of May 12, 2008 and May 27, 2008. Motion carried.
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the bills and claims as submitted (see attached). Motion carried.
The cash report for the month of May, 2008 showed receipts of $3,974,061.71 and disbursements of $1,921,313.19, leaving a balance of $27,785,120.16. The General Fund had receipts of $2,186,874.77, received a temporary interfund transfer of $734,111.20 from the Capital Outlay fund, and had disbursements of $1,438,171.87, leaving a balance of $4,268,136.62. The Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $775,047.70, sent a temporary interfund transfer of $734,111.20 to the General Fund, and had disbursements of $40,723.88 leaving a balance of $3,653.88. The Special Education Fund had receipts of $416,715.16, and disbursements $189,516.28, leaving a balance of $619,035.51. The Pension Fund had receipts of $77,343.16 and disbursements of $0, leaving a balance of $156,470.69. The Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $460,952.63, and disbursements of $0, leaving a balance of $629,723.75. The Capital Projects Fund had receipts of $57,128.29, and disbursements of $252,901.16, leaving a balance of $22,108,099.71.
The May, 2008 payroll totaled $1,095,123.52 of which $565,858.39 was instructional, $324,184.60 was support services, $26,403.54 was co-curricular, $136,224.97 was Special Education, and $42,452.02 was Food Service.
Motion by Bender, seconded by Ode to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of May, 2008. Motion carried.
Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent Pappone reported on year end information from the Carroll Institute and EDEC High Impact and Career Academy usage during the 2007-08 school year.
Pappone reported on the results of the recent amendment and election ballot issues voted on by the SDHSAA membership. Those results are as follows: Amendment #1: No; Amendment #2: Yes; Amendment #3: Yes; Amendment #4: Yes; and Amendment #5: Yes. The Large School Group Board of Education Representative winner is Mr. Chris Specht from Yankton. The Division II Representative position will require a runoff election between Mr. Terry Nebelsick of Huron and Mr. Steve Morford of Spearfish. Ballots will be sent to all SDHSAA member schools prior to June 10, 2008 and will be due back to the Association office with a postmark no later than July 30, 2008.
Pappone also reported on the Administration’s recommended changes to the bus transportation transfer point from the High School to the Middle School due to the upcoming construction at the High School. The High School day will change to begin at 8:00 a.m. and dismiss at 3:10 p.m. and the Middle School will change to a dismissal time of 3:18 p.m.
Middle School Principal Dan Pansch reported on the Middle School summer tutoring program for grades 5-8. There are approximately 50 students that are being tutored in math and reading. He also reported on a School Safety Conference in Sioux Falls that he recently attended. He will be reporting to the Safety Committee on some of the things he learned at this conference.
Middle School Assistant Principal Randy Hill reported that writing assessment reports have been sent home to parents of students in grades 5, 7, and 10. He also reported that Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) information will be available sometime in August.
Valley Springs Elementary Principal and Curriculum Director, Tanya Czepull reported on the Summer Symposium that she recently attended in Sioux Falls. She was pleased with the representation from Brandon Valley. She also reported that she is still working through the Math curriculum. Two dates (June 11th and 18th) have been set aside for Glencoe and Prentice Hall representatives to come in and showcase their curriculum before a final decision is made.
The following Board Policies were given first reading by the Board of Education:
KB Public Information Program
KF Community Instructional Resources (Also IIC)
KGC Tobacco-Free School Policy
KI-KJ Public Solicitations/Advertising in the Schools
KK Visitors to the Schools
KL Public Complaints
KLB-E Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials
Superintendent Pappone presented the Personnel Committee recommendations on a future Brandon Valley organization chart/structure and the related enrollment triggers for additional hires when we are twice as big. Motion by Bender, seconded by Ode to endorse the proposed organizational chart and enrollment triggers for the administrative structure. Motion carried.
Jim Daniels, Daniels Construction, Inc., spoke to the Board of Education regarding a request for a minor boundary change. He stated that the request is based on the geographic location being closer to Sioux Falls, and not on the school district itself. Jean Bender stated that the Brandon Valley School District is very committed to “every corner” of our District and is actively pursuing a land purchase for a future school site near this area. Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to approve the minor boundary as presented. Motion carried 4 – 1. (Ode – Nay).
Motion by Bender, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the following general business items:
1. Approve open enrollments #09-48 and #09-49.
2. Approve low bids on classroom furnishings for the 2008-09 school year as follows: Brown & Saenger - $25,813.17 and School Specialty - $29,035.15; total bid package - $54,848.32.
Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Bender to approve the following personnel items:
1. Approve recommendation to hire Ralynn Whitelock, BVMS Administrative Assistant, effective June 18, 2008 -- $10.75/hour ($11.25/hour beginning July 1, 2008).
2. Approve recommendation to hire Cynthia Schilf, BVMS Language Arts/Reading Teacher, beginning with the 2008-09 school year, BA Step 1, $32,050.
3. Approve Personnel Committee recommendations for an additional 15 days to the work year and an additional $5/day for the Child Nutrition Director for the 2008-09 school year. Total days: 214; 2008-09 salary: $38,332.
4. Approve Personnel Committee recommendations for an additional 6 days to the Operation Manager’s Contract for the 2008-09 school year. Total contract days: 227; 2008-09 salary: $73,564.
5. Approve recommendation to hire Kimberly Hall, Head Competitive Cheer Coach, 12.5% of BA Step Base - $3,969.00, beginning with the 2008-09 school year.
6. Approve recommendation to hire Laura Welch, Assistant MS Girls Basketball Coach, 6% of BA Step 7 - $2,051.00, beginning with the 2008-09 school year.
Motion carried.
Communications received by the Central Office and Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. Building Permit Applications – May 2008.
2. Thank you from Sue Norberg and family for the plant sent in memory of her mother, Phyllis.
Board reports were heard. Buildings and Grounds. The High School kitchen is being demolished and remodeled to be ready for the beginning of the 2008-09 school year. The High School Construction Zone has been fenced off for safety. Fred Assam Elementary School is progressing well with earth work and footings and foundation being poured, as well as underground plumbing and other utility work in progress. Valley Springs Elementary remodel will be bid on June 23, 2008. Mr. Klumpp requested some reflective material be put on the fencing around the building area around the High School for added safety.
Travel reports were reviewed.
Motion by
Rasmussen, seconded by Bender to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Motion
carried.
Signed __________________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the
Board of Education this 14th day of July, 2008.
Signed___________________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:00 p.m. on the 27th of May, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Jean Bender, Gregg Ode, Jay Rasmussen, and Renee Ullom. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Assistant Principal Brad Thorson, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.
President Mike Klumpp called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.
President Mike Klumpp welcomed the newly elected (no opposition) board member Todd Egge, who was present in the audience.
The following Board Policies were reviewed and discussed by the Board of Education:
KA School-Community Relations Goals
KB Public Information Program
KBC News Media Relations
KBCA News Releases
KBCAA Crisis Management Team Guidelines
KBCAAA Automated External Defibrillator
KBCAAA-R Automated External Defibrillation Incident Report
KBCAAA-R(1) Automated External Defibrillator Inspection Readiness Inventory
KBCAAA-R(2) AED Rescue Protocol
KBCAAA-R(3) AED Post Rescue Protocol
KBD Wellness Policy
KBE Bond Campaigns (also FD)
KC Community Involvement in Decision-Making (also ABA)
KD Public Participation at Board Meetings (also BDDH)
KF Community Instructional Resources (also IIC)
KG-E-R Facility Use Policy
KG-E-R-E Facility User Agreement
KGB Public Conduct on School Property
KGC Tobacco-Free School Policy
KH Public Gifts to the School
KI-KJ Public Solicitations/Advertising in the Schools
KK Visitors to the School
KL Public Complaints
KLB Public Complaints about the Curriculum or Instructional Materials
KLB-E Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials
KLD Public Complaints about School Personnel
KMA Relations with Parents Organizations
KN Relations with Governmental Authorities
KNE Parent Involvement
The following Board Policies were given first reading by the Board of Education:
JHCD Medications
JHCD-R Consent and Request for Oral Medication during school day
JHCD-R (1) Short-Term Medication Supervision
The following Board Policies were given second reading by the Board of Education:
DO Fraud Policy
EEAA District Transportation
JHCE Exposure Control – Employee Regulations
JFCC-R Student Conduct on School Buses/Vehicles (also EEACC-R)
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Bender to approve these policies as presented. Motion carried.
The Board reviewed the alternative plan for the Brandon Valley High School road/practice field locations which leaves the entrance/exit road as is, while putting two 100 yard practice fields end to end on the current varsity practice field site. Motion by Bender, seconded by Ode to approve the alternate plan (Plan B) for the Brandon Valley High School road/practice field location as presented by the Administration. Motion carried.
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Rasmussen to approve a school meal price increase of 10 cents/meal for the 2008-09 school year as follows:
Breakfast Lunch
Grades 1-5 $1.30 $2.00
Grades 6-12 $1.50 $2.30
Adult $1.85 $2.80
Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the following general business items:
1. Approve Open Enrollments: #09-45 through #09-47.
2. Bids were received for office supplies as follows: Brown & Saenger-$29,273.03; School Specialty-$31,709.33. Recommendation to approve low bid of $29,273.03 for office supplies for the 2008-09 school year from Brown & Saenger.
Motion carried.
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the following personnel item:
1. Approve resignation from Cheryl Peterson, MS Language Arts/Reading teacher, effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
2. Approve resignation from Michelle Stemwedel from Assistant Oral Interpretation Coach, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
3. Approve resignation from Diana Gilbertz, RBE 5th Grade teacher, effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
4. Approve resignation from Charissa Covey, BE 5th Grade teacher, effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
5. Approve recommendation to hire Michelle Stemwedel, Assistant HS Fall Play Director, 5.5% of BA Step 2, $1,780.00, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
6. Approve recommendation to hire Melanie Sittig, HS Fall Play Director, 6.5% of BA Step 6, $2,197.00, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
7. Approve recommendation to hire Dawn Leenderts, Special Education Teacher, MA Step 10, $36,380.00, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
8. Approve recommendation to hire Jamie Brown, RBE 1st Grade teacher, BA Step Base, $31,750.00, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
9. Approve recommendation to hire Matthew Reese, MS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, 6% of BA Step 2, $1,942.00, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
10. Approve recommendation to hire Todd Geerdes, Assistant Girls Golf Coach, 6.5% of BA Step 5, $2,172.00, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
11. Approve recommendation to hire Tyson Metzger, Freshman Boys Basketball Coach, 8.5% of BA Step 1, $2,724.00, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
12. Approve recommendation to hire Carla A. Tinsman, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, BA Step 9, $35,034.00, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
13. Approve recommendation to hire Anne L. Anderson, half-time Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (50%), BA+15 Step 2, $16,349.50, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
14. Approve recommendation to hire Cassandra Scholten, summer custodial, $8.00/hour.
15. Approve recommendation to hire Nick Vigants, summer custodial, $8.00/hour.
16. Approve recommendation to hire Alden Myrlie, summer maintenance, $8.00/hour.
17. Approve recommendation to hire Kimberly N. Hall, MS Life Skills Teacher, BA Step Base, $31,750.00, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
18. Approve recommendation for additional Special Education Educational Assistant position for the 2008-09 school year.
19. Approve recommendation to hire Sara L. Bauld, MS Special Education Teacher, BA Step 4, $33,046.00, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
20. Approve recommendation to hire Victoria M. Kohnen, Special Education Educational Assistant, $10.50/hour, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
21. Approve recommendation to hire Katee Lane, Special Education Educational Assistant, $10.50/hour, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
22. Approve recommendation to hire Anita Pederson, Special Education Educational Assistant, $10.50/hour, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
23. Approve recommendation to hire Teri A. VanDenTop, Special Education Educational Assistant, $10.50/hour, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
24. Approve recommendation to hire Teresa L. Martin, Special Education Educational Assistant, $10.50/hour, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
Motion carried.
Communications received by the Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. Thank you from Marlet Graue for the complimentary tickets to the Recognition Banquet and for the recognition of her retirement and years of service as the Transportation Director.
2. Thank you from Kris Wickett for the great meal and the mug in recognition of her ten years with the district.
3. Thank you from Dan Pansch for the recognition of his thirty years with the district.
4. Thank you from Vicki Jelsma for the delicious dinner and the award for her thirty years with the district.
5. Thank you from Wanda Logan for the honor of being named Teacher of the Year.
6. Thank you from Del Hubers for the plant sent in memory of his mother, Johanna Hubers.
7. Thank you from Joli Gallagher for the bell in recognition of her 20 years with the district.
Board reports were heard. Safety – Rasmussen reported that this committee has completed their review of the safety manual and redistribution will be forthcoming.
Alternative Education – Klumpp reported that EDEC is waiting on pending approval on some grants of about $750,000, which is fairly routine, with no concerns. There are no significant staff issues, and they continue to move forward.
Buildings and Grounds – Ode reported that the Assam project is underway with the foundations and footings progressing on schedule. He also reported that the High School project will begin this week with the kitchen work. Lastly, drawings from the Architect for the Valley Springs project will be in soon so that this project can begin as well. The Bidding process will be expedited on this project.
Personnel Welfare – Bender reported that this committee will be meeting next week to finalize the long term strategic plan for the Administrative Organizational Chart. At that time, the committee will be bringing that Organizational Chart to the Board for approval.
Travel reports were reviewed.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to adjourn the
meeting at 6:45 p.m. Motion carried.
Signed
___________________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the
Board of Education this 9th day of June, 2008.
Signed___________________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 12th of May, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Jean Bender, Gregg Ode, Jay Rasmussen, and Renee Ullom. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, Assistant High School Principal Brad Thorson, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.
President Mike Klumpp called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Bender to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Ode to approve the minutes of the regular meetings of April 14, 2008 and April 28, 2008. Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the bills and claims as submitted (see attached). Motion carried.
The cash report for the month of April, 2008 showed receipts of $1,229,722.03 and disbursements of $1,910,337.54, leaving a balance of $25,732,371.64. The General Fund had receipts of $905,715.79, and disbursements of $1,394,349.62, leaving a balance of $2,785,322.52. The Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $81,037.16, and disbursements of $77,595.90 leaving a balance of $3,441.26. The Special Education Fund had receipts of $140,122.04, and disbursements $176,828.21, leaving a balance of $391,836.63. The Pension Fund had receipts of $6,920.45, and disbursements of $0, leaving a balance of $79,127.53. The Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $40,065.83, and disbursements of $0, leaving a balance of $168,771.12. The Capital Projects Fund had receipts of $55,860.76, and disbursements of $261,563.81, leaving a balance of $22,303,872.58.
The April, 2008 payroll totaled $1,019,010.55, of which $543,184.39 was instructional, $272,211.66 was support services, $31,081.59 was co-curricular, $129,823.77 was Special Education, and $42,709.14 was Food Service.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Bender to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of April, 2008. Motion carried.
Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent Pappone reported on the Career Academy, which is a joint effort with the City of Sioux Falls and surrounding School Districts, to provide career and technical education to high school students. It is projected to be opened in the fall of 2010. Preliminary offerings are to be Auto Technology, Auto Body Repair, Carpentry, Health Careers, Media Production, Culinary Arts, Welding, and Computer Aided Drafting. Costs are projected to be $1,939/student based on an enrollment of 640 students.
Pappone also presented an Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) Legislative Priority Survey. The Board of Education Legislative committee and administration will review this survey and bring back a recommendation to the Board. The ASBSD would like a response by July 1, 2008.
An offer that has been in the works for a school/city park site along 41st Street has been withdrawn by the investor group. An alternate site will be searched out by the Administration.
Pappone reviewed the school calendar for next year and stated that there are many conflicts on Monday nights. He asked the Board of Education to consider an earlier start time for Board meetings to alleviate conflicts. The consensus of the Board was to continue to have a 6:30 p.m. start, trying to minimize the agenda on those nights in conflict.
Finally, Pappone congratulated Dr. Tanya Czepull for receiving the Instructional Leadership Award at the South Dakota Association of Elementary Principal’s convention.
Business Manager Paul Lundberg reported that Todd Egge was the lone candidate to file for the single school board position. He will be sworn in to office on July 14, 2008.
Tanya Czepull, Valley Springs Elementary Principal and Curriculum Director, reported that the K-6 Math committee has been reviewing two math programs. The District will pilot a program called “Everyday Math” next year. The other program is similar to the existing program, so will not be piloted.
The following Board Policies were reviewed and discussed by the Board of Education:
JHCD Medications
JHCD-R Long-Term Medication Supervision Form
JHCD-R(1) Short-Term Medication Supervision Form
The following Board Policies were given first reading by the Board of Education:
DO Fraud
EEAA District Transportation
JHCE Exposure Control – Employee Regulations
JFCC-R Student Conduct on School Buses/Vehicles (Also EEACC-R)
The following Board Policies were given second reading by the Board of Education:
JFC Student Conduct
JFCH Alcohol and Other Drug Use by Students
JFCI Student Drug Abuse
JFCK Use of Personal Electronic Devices and Cell Phones at School
JFG Interrogations and Searches
JFH Student Complaint and Grievance
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve these policies as presented. Motion carried.
The following bids were received for the HS Addition and Activity Center Project: Gill Haugan Construction - $10,584,000; Golden Rule Construction - $10,588,900; Jans Corporation - $10,411,800; Peska Construction - $10,411,800; Sunkota Construction - $10,199,000; Swift Contractors - $10,553,000. Motion by Ode, seconded by Bender to accept the low bid of $10,199,000 from Sunkota Construction. Motion carried.
Business Manager Paul Lundberg and Assistant Business Manager James Schobert presented the 2008-09 proposed district budget
Motion by Bender, seconded by Ode to approve the following general business items:
1. Approve open enrollments #09-40 through #09-44.
2. Bids were received for Professional Printing as follows: Brown & Saenger - $41,030; Mailway Printers - $41,257; Performance Press - $31,052; Sanders Printing - $32,329; Sioux Printing, Inc., - $37,306; and Sisson Printing - $39,646.58. Recommendation to approve low bid of $31,052 for professional printing for the 2008-09 school year from Performance Press.
3. Bids were received for Computer Print Cartridges as follows: Brown & Saenger - $33,100.81; CDW-G - $35,180.65; Insight Public Sector - $32,644.53; Praise Printer Supplies - $36,285.46; Quill Corporation - $34,383.86; Steven Enterprises - $34,528.32; The Tree House - $32,865.00; Noble Ink & Toner - $44,457.07; Rapid Refill - $41,233.84; and Educational Resources, Inc. - $35,596.10. Recommendation to approve low bid of $32,644.53 for computer print cartridges for the 2008-09 school year from Insight Public Sector.
4. Quotes were received for Charter Bus Service as follows: Foreman Charters - $30,143; Reading Bus Lines, Inc. - $31,790; and SBI Charters - $40,403. Recommendation to approve low quote of $30,143 for charter bus service for the 2008-09 school year from Foreman Charters.
5. Bids were received for Custodial Supplies as follows: Cole Paper – Incomplete bid; Dacotah Paper Co., - Incomplete bid; Hillyard - $36,725.49. Recommendation to approve complete bid of $36,725.49 for custodial supplies for the 2008-09 school year from Hillyard.
6. Approve student teaching agreement with South Dakota State University.
7. Approve contract for services with The Carroll Institute for $4,542 for the 2008-09 school year.
Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to approve the following personnel items:
1. Approve recommendation to hire Tyson Metzger, Robert Bennis Elementary, beginning with the 2008-09 school year, BA Step Base, $31,750.
2. Approve recommendation to hire Molly Calkins, Speech/Language Clinician, beginning with the 2008-09 school year, MA Step 10, $36,380.
3. Approve resignation from Brenda Waterbury from Quiz Bowl duties, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
4. Approve resignation of Laura Welch from MS Head 8th Grade Girl’s Basketball coach, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
5. Approve recommendation to hire the following summer employees:
Custodial: Laurie Love $8.75/hour
Misty Becker $8.75/hour
Jo Rozenboom $8.75/hour
Joan Krueger $8.50/hour
Grounds: Ryan Dellman $8.75/hour
Alex Jonnes $8.50/hour
Brittany Brown $8.25/hour
Christine Murtha $8.00/hour
Jason Nadenicek $8.00/hour
6. Approve recommendation to hire Leslie Erikson, District Transportation Director, effective June 2, 2008, $42,500/year.
7. Approve resignation of Beth Slowey, MS Life Skills Teacher, effective the end of the 2007-08 school year.
8. Approve resignation of Kristine Sellers, Elementary Special Education Teacher, effective the end of the 2007-08 school year.
Motion carried.
The following transfers were reviewed by the Board of Education:
1. Teri Huska from part-time Jr.K/part-time Title I teacher at Brandon Elementary to full-time Jr. K teacher at Brandon Elementary effective with the 2008-09 school year - $34,186.
2. Amy Baier from part time to full-time Educational Assistant at Brandon Elementary effective with the 2008-09 school year - $10.50/hour.
3. Laurie Adams from first grade to second grade at Robert Bennis Elementary effective with the 2008-09 school year.
4. Lisa Johnson from Early Childhood Special Education teacher to Early Childhood Coordinator effective with the 2008-09 school year, BA+15, $40,208; 10 days extended contract, $2,246; total - $42,454.
Communications received by the Central Office and Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. Building Permit Applications – April 2008.
2. Thank you Patti Nelson for the plant sent in memory of her father, Frank Mastrorilli.
3. Thank you from Bill Miller for the Terry Redlin print in recognition of his 40 years with the Brandon Valley School District. He appreciates the thoughtfulness and generosity.
4. Thank you from Cheryl Roos to everyone who was involved in the organizing the retirement/recognition banquet and for her etched apple recognizing her 30 years with the District.
5. Thank you from Criag Holbeck for the recognition of his 20 years with the Brandon Valley School District.
Board reports were heard. Transportation. Gregg Ode reported that the new Transportation Director, Leslie Erikson, will begin work on June 2, 2008.
Child Nutrition/Wellness. Renee Ullom reported that a recent Coordinated Review Effort (CRE), which is a state and federal inspection conducted once every 5 years, took place at the Brandon Valley School District. This is an overall Food Service Department review, and Brandon Valley passed this review the first time with no other action being needed. The committee is also recommending a .10 cent meal increase for the 2008-09 school year.
Safety. This committee continues to go through the Safety Manual, with the next scheduled meeting Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. in the Central Office conference room.
Travel reports were reviewed.
The Board of Education moved the next regularly scheduled meeting from Monday, May 26th to Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Motion carried.
Signed ___________________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the Board of Education this 9th day of June, 2008.
Signed____________________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:00 p.m. on the 28th of April, 2008 at the Valley Springs Elementary Band Room with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Jean Bender, Gregg Ode, Jay Rasmussen, and Renee Ullom. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Assistant Principal Brad Thorson, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.
President Mike Klumpp called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent Pappone announced the Teacher of the Year candidates for this year: Larry Beesley, Amber Ernste, Tina Feenstra, Wanda Logan, Lorraine Osheim, Jill Poppenga, Peg Reiter, Martha Sewell, Tim Sylliaasen and Elaine Zell. The Recognition Banquet is being held next Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Commons.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Ullom to approve the following general business items:
1. Approve Open Enrollments: #08-91, 09-04, 09-10, 09-12 through 09-15, 09-17 through 09-19, 09-24, 09-25, and 09-35 through 09-39.
2. Approve 2007-08 Budget Supplement to the Bond Redemption Fund as follows:
Revenue: Ad Valorem Taxes - $600,000; Expenditures: Debt Service-Interest - $300,000
3. Approve 2008-09 Classified Hiring Schedule.
4. Approve SDHSAA Amendment Ballot and Election Ballot with the following votes as recommended by Brandon Valley School District Activities Director, Randy Marso:
Amendment #1: No; Amendment #2: Yes; Amendment #3: Yes; Amendment #4: Yes; and, Amendment #5: Yes.
Division II Representative Position: Terry Nebelsick – Huron
Large School Group Board of Education Representative: Chris Specht - Yankton
5. Approve Corporate Membership with the YMCA at no cost.
6. Approve Quam & Berglin to perform the 6/30/2008 Certified Audit.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bender, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the following personnel item:
1. Approve resignation from Shelia Boehrns, HS Child Nutrition, effective April 14, 2008.
2. Approve resignation from Melinda Hensley, BE Special Services EA, effective the end of the 2007-08 school year.
3. Approve resignation from Faye Meyer, MS Administrative Assistant, effective May 30, 2008.
4. Approve resignation from Dawn Ourada, HS Science Teacher, effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
5. Approve recommendation to hire Louisa Otto, HS Biology, BA Step Base, $31,750.00, effective for the 2008-09 school year.
6. Approve recommendation to hire Laura Gooch, MS Band Instructor - BA Step 1 - $32,050.00, Middle School Band - 4.5% of BA Step 1 - $1,442.00, 20-days extended contract - $3,581.00, total contract for $37,073.00 effective for the 2008-09 school year.
7. Approve recommendation to hire Mary Button, Print Shop Operator, @ $10.75/hour (40 hours/ week) effective May 19, 2008.
8. Recommendation to hire Carol Poppens, MS Reading Teacher, BA+15 Step 10, $35,910.00 effective for the 2008-09 school year.
9. Recommendation to hire Naome Poppe, HS Family and Consumer Science Teacher, BA Step 5, $33,410.00 effective for the 2008-09 school year.
10. Approve additional staffing for the 2008-09 school year:
1.0 F.T.E. Special Education Assistant for Valley Springs Elementary
1.0 F.T.E. Elementary Reading Specialist
1.0 F.T.E. Early Childhood Coordinator
Motion carried.
The following transfers were reviewed by the Board of Education:
1. Scott Carroll, from his MS Special Education teaching position to Robert Bennis Elementary fifth grade position.
The following Board Policies were reviewed and discussed by the Board of Education:
DO Fraud Policy
JGD/JGE-E (2) South Dakota Codified Laws (SDCL) 13-32-4
JGD/JGE-E (3) Hearing Procedures
JGD/JGE-E (4) Waiver of Hearing Form
JGD/JGE-E (5) Opening Statements by Board President
JGD/JGE-E (6) Student Suspension/Expulsion
JHC Nursing Services
JHCA Physical Examinations
JHCB Immunization Policy
JHCC Student Communicable Diseases
JHCC-R Student Communicable Disease Guidelines
JHCD Medications
JHCD-R Consent and Request for Oral Medication during school day
JHCD-R (1) Short-Term Medication Supervision
JHCE Exposure Control – Employee Regulations
JHD Student Psychological Services
JHFA Supervision of Students
JHFB Student Safety Patrol
JHG Reporting Child Abuse
JI Student Awards and Scholarships
JL Student Gifts and Solicitations
JN Student Fees, Fines, and Charges
JO Student Records
JO-R Compliance with Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
JO-R (1) Authorization for Disclosure of Information
JOA Student Recruitment
JOA-E Notification to Parents – Release of Certain Information
JO-N Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The following Board Policies were given first reading by the Board of Education:
JFC Student Conduct
JFCH/JFCI Alcohol and other Drug Use by Students
JFCI Student Drug Abuse
JFCJ Dangerous Weapons in the School
JFCK Use of Personal Electronic Devices and Cell Phones at School
JFG Interrogations and Searches
JFH Student Complaint and Grievance
Communications received by the Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. Thank you from Judy Burkman and family for the floral arrangement sent in memory of her mother, Gladys Swenson.
2. Thank you from Jon and Anne Peters for the flowers sent to welcome their son, Mikah Jon.
3. Thank you from The Boint Family for the plant sent in memory of Steve’s father, Harold Boint.
4. Thank you from the Ullom Family for the card sent in memory of Marlene Ullom.
5. Thank you from Karen Kluin for the plant sent in memory of her mother, Marilyn Stange.
6. Thank you from Region II Music for the use of the PAC on April 9th for concert band contest.
Board reports were heard. Transportation – Gregg Ode reported that there is a retirement open house for Marlet Graue on Sunday, May 4th, 2-5 p.m. He also reported that the District has ten applications for the Transportation Director job opening. Interviews will be scheduled in the near future.
Alternative Education – Mike Klumpp reported that at the last EDEC scheduled meeting, 2008-09 salaries were approved.
Buildings and Grounds – Gregg Ode reported that work has begun on Fred Assam Elementary. He also reported that bids will be opened for the High School Addition and Activity Center on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
Personnel Welfare – Jean Bender reported that an organizational chart has tentatively been agreed upon for when the school district is twice the size that it is right now. The committee is now working on triggers for when these positions would be approved.
Travel reports were reviewed.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Bender to adjourn the meeting at 6:39 p.m. Motion carried.
Signed
___________________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the Board of Education this 12th day of May, 2008.
Signed____________________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 14th of April, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Jean Bender, Gregg Ode, Jay Rasmussen, and Renee Ullom. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, Assistant High School Principal Brad Thorson, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.
President Mike Klumpp called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.
Motion by Bender, seconded by Ullom to approve the minutes of the regular meetings of March 10, 2008 and March 25, 2008. Motion carried.
Jess Boyle with Target Corporation presented the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 with checks totaling $625.84 from Target and the Take Charge of Education program for the Brandon Valley High School, Brandon Valley Middle School, and Brandon Elementary. Another $313.00 was sent directly to Valley Springs Elementary and Robert Bennis Elementary Schools. These checks are issued to the school district twice a year.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the bills and claims as submitted (see attached). Motion carried.
The cash report for the month of March, 2008 showed receipts of $2,174,788.54 and disbursements of $1,902,697.97, leaving a balance of $26,412,987.15. The General Fund had receipts of $1,860,516.79, received a temporary interfund transfer of $94,066.44 from the Capital Outlay Fund, and disbursements of $1,401,388.49, leaving a balance of $3,273,956.35. The Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $111,557.78, sent a temporary interfund transfer of $94,066.44 to the General Fund, and disbursements of $17,491.34 leaving a balance of $0. The Special Education Fund had receipts of $120,384.84, and disbursements $188,594.07, leaving a balance of $428,542.80. The Pension Fund had receipts of $2,676.08, and disbursements of $0, leaving a balance of $72,207.08. The Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $13,804.35, and disbursements of $300.00, leaving a balance of $128,705.29. The Capital Projects fund had receipts of $65,848.70, and disbursements of $294,924.07, leaving a balance of $22,509,575.63.
The March, 2008 payroll totaled $1,081,824.15, of which $561,842.61 was instructional, $300,737.30 was support services, $25,226.81 was co-curricular, $141,157.02 was Special Education, and $52,860.41 was Food Service.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of March, 2008. Motion carried.
Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent Pappone reported on his recent trip to the National School Board Association Convention in Orlando, Florida.
Assistant Principal Brad Thorson reported that the Dakota Step testing will be completed at the High School this week. He also reported on the activities relating to Prom this week, including a Basketball game, a “Dancing with the Staff” contest, speakers talking about drunk driving, and a mailing to each High School family regarding drinking and driving.
Middle School Assistant Principal Randy Hill reported that they have completed the Dakota Step testing.
Valley Springs Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director Tanya Czepull reported on her recent trip to the National Elementary Principals Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. RtI, staff development, and differentiated instruction were items covered at sessions she attended.
The Board of Education reviewed and discussed a portion of Board Policy Section J – Students, which included policies JFB through JGD/JGE-E (1).
The following Board Policies were given second reading by the Board of Education:
JB Equal Educational Opportunities
JE Compulsory Student Attendance
JEAA Students Alternative Instruction
JECA Admission on Resident Students
JECAA New Residents
JECB/JECC Admission of Nonresident Students/Assignment of Resident Students
JECBA Admissions of Exchange Students
JECE Student Withdrawal from School
JF Student Rights and Responsibilities
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Ode to approve these policies as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Bender to approve the following general business items:
1. Approve SDHSAA School Board Resolution for Brandon Valley School District membership from 7/01/2008 through 6/30/2009.
2. Approve open enrollments #09-01, 09-16, 09-33, and 09-34.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bender, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the following personnel items:
1. Approve the following substitutes for the 2007-08 school year: Matthew Onnen and Kara Swier.
2. Approve recommendation to hire Joan Peterson, RBE Educational Assistant, $10.50/hour, beginning with the 2008-09 school year.
3. Approve resignation from Paul Berg, 7th Grade Basketball, effective 3/27/2008, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
4. Approve recommendation to hire Lisa Atkinson, BV High School Biology/Anatomy Teacher, beginning with the 2008-09 school year, BA Step Base, $31,750.
5. Approve recommendation to hire Craig Nelson, BV Middle School Social Studies Teacher, beginning with the 2008-09 school year, BA+15 Step Base, $32,050.
6. Approve resignation from Val Minihan, Brandon Elementary Special Education Teacher, effective at the end of the 2007-08 school.
Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the following personnel item:
1. Approve additional staffing for the 2008-09 school year as follows:
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1.0 F.T.E. MS Reading Teacher |
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0.5 F.T.E. BE JrK Teacher |
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0.5 F.T.E BE JrK Ed Assistant |
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1.0 F.T.E. Speech/Language Clinician 1.0 F.T.E. RBE Special Services Ed Assistant |
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1.0 F.T.E. BVMS Special Services Ed Assistant |
Motion carried.
Communications received by the Central Office and Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. Building Permit Applications – March 2008.
2. Thank you from Les Schroeder for the use of BVHS for the “Shooting for a Cure” cancer benefit.
3. Thank you from LaDell Hanson for the plant sent wishing her a speedy recovery.
4. Thank you from Jo Roozenboom for the plant sent in memory of her father.
5. Thank you from the Jennifer Ode family for the memorial and flower arrangement sent in honor of Jennifer’s life.
6. Thank you from Kim Bly for the plant sent in memory of her step mother, Marsha Harming.
7. Thank you from Sue Norberg for the flower arrangement sent for a speedy recovery.
Board reports were heard. Transportation. Gregg Ode thanked the District for the opportunity to attend the National School Board Association Convention in Orlando, Florida. Transportation Director applications are still being accepted. The position will remain open until it is filled.
Buildings and Grounds. Gregg Ode reported that the High School bids will be opened May 6, 2008.
Student Activities, Curriculum & Technology. Jean Bender reported that the recent meeting had to be postponed due to weather. Once rescheduled, the committee will continue working on finalizing the strategic planning for the Administrative staffing as the School District continues to grow.
Child Nutrition/Wellness. Renee Ullom again thanked all who participated in the Health Fair. Ullom also thanked the District for the opportunity to attend the National School Board Association Convention in Orlando, Florida. She went to an interesting session on physical education and teaching our students that this is a lifetime journey, as well as a session on Customer Service.
Personnel Welfare. At the recent National School Board Association convention, Jean Bender reported attending a session that addressed Superintendent’s evaluations. Bender also attended a session on goal setting.
Safety Committee. Jay Rasmussen reported that this committee continues to go through the Safety Manual and the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16th at 7:00 a.m.
Travel reports were reviewed.
The next regular Brandon Valley Board of Education meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2008 at Valley Springs Elementary at 6:00 p.m.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Bender to go into Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. to discuss and review a real estate acquisition and the Superintendent’s evaluation.
The Board of Education came out of Executive Session and into Open session at 9:06 p.m.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Bender to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 p.m. Motion carried.
Signed
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Business Manager
Approved by the Board of Education this 12th day of May, 2008.
Signed____________________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 7:00 p.m. on the 25th of March, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Jean Bender, Gregg Ode, and Renee Ullom. Absent: Jay Rasmussen. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.
President Mike Klumpp called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Bender, seconded by Ode to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.
Superintendent David Pappone reported on the following items: Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) 2008 Legislative Session Bill Summary. This summary outlines what occurred during the latest session of the South Dakota Legislature.
State of South Dakota projected state aid funding by school district for the 2008-09 school year.
Height and weight data as submitted for the 2006-07 school year for Brandon Elementary, Robert Bennis Elementary, Valley Springs Elementary, and Brandon Valley Middle school as reported by the South Dakota Departments of Health and Education. Our numbers are slightly lower than the state average.
Lastly, he congratulated the 5th grade gifted education students on their 1st place finish in the WORLD in the March Knowledge Master Open under the direction of Gifted Ed teacher Brenda Waterbury. This group of students was able to score the most points out of 398 teams competing in this on-line quiz bowl competition.
The following Board Policies were given first reading by the Board of Education:
JB Equal Educational Opportunities
JE Compulsory Student Attendance
JEAA Students Alternative Instruction
JECA Admission on Resident Students
JECAA New Residents
JECB/JECC Admission of Nonresident Students/Assignment of Resident Students
JECBA Admissions of Exchange Students
JECE Student Withdrawal from School
JF Student Rights and Responsibilities
The following bids were received for Fred Assam Elementary: GA Johnson Construction - $8,999,000; Gil Haugan Construction - $8,987,600; Golden Rule Construction - $8,899,995; Hoogendoorn Construction - $8,662,000; Jans Corporation - $9,129,625; Peska Construction - $8,898,000; Sunkota Construction - $9,057,000; and Swift Contractors - $9,162,000. Motion by Ode, seconded by Bender to accept the low bid of $8,662,000 from Hoogendoorn Construction. Motion carried.
Superintendent Pappone reviewed the executive discussions that have been taking place with twelve surrounding school districts concerning the concept of a Regional Technical Career Academy. The facility would be built and run by the Sioux Falls School District, slated to open in 2010. By pooling our resources with these other school districts, we are able to increase our offerings and student involvement in upper level technical courses. We will continue to offer the introductory courses that we offer now at Brandon Valley High School. Motion by Bender, seconded by Ullom to approve the “concept” of Brandon Valley School District participation in a Regional Technical Career Academy. Motion carried.
Business Manager Paul Lundberg reviewed the 2008-09 Preliminary Capital Outlay Budget. This budget summarizes Capital Outlay purchase requests for the 2008-09 school year in the amount of $2,185,000. Motion by Ode, seconded by Bender to approve this preliminary Capital Outlay budget as presented. Motion carried.
Superintendent Pappone presented a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Sioux Falls regarding two new school/park sites in the Brandon Valley School District. Motion by Bender, seconded by Ullom to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Sioux Falls as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Bender to approve the following general business items:
1. Approve Open Enrollments: #09-28 through #09-32.
2. Approve Public School Exemption #08-70.
Motion carried.
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Ode to approve the following personnel item:
1. Approve the resignation of Terry Gullickson from the Assistant Fall School Play Director position, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
Motion carried.
Communications received by the Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. Thank you from Brandon Valley Moms in Touch regarding the Board of Education roles as board members and for their direction in giving leadership for the District.
Board reports were heard. Transportation - Superintendent Pappone reported that advertising for the Director of Transportation will begin this week.
Buildings and Grounds – Gregg Ode reported that bids for the High School addition will be opened on April 24, 2008.
City Affairs and Legislature – Superintendent Pappone reported that he spoke to the Department of Education and they are hopeful that they will find money (or a portion of that money) for the 1:1 Laptop Initiative for the 2008-09 school year and are reopening applications on April 11, 2008. Because we have proceeded with our 2008-09 budgeting process without this expenditure, Pappone reported that we will not be pursuing that application at this time. He did encourage the Department of Education for timely funding of this program for future years as we are still interested in participating.
Child Nutrition/Wellness - Renee Ullom reported on the third annual Health Fair that was held today at the High School from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. She reported that approximately 1,675 attended this year’s fair and wanted to thank all that were involved to make this another successful event at Brandon Valley.
Personnel Welfare -Jean Bender reported on the continued discussions that the leadership team has had in regard to the Brandon Valley organizational structure.
Safety Committee – Mike Klumpp reported that the committee continues to review the current Safety Manual. They are also reviewing exit strategies out of the Middle School. After-school traffic issues and traffic flow are being reviewed and discussed.
Travel reports were reviewed.
Motion by Bender, seconded by Ullom to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 p.m. Motion carried.
Signed __________________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the Board of Education this 14th day of April, 2008.
Signed____________________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 5:30 p.m. on the 10th of March, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Jean Bender, Gregg Ode, Jay Rasmussen, and Renee Ullom. Absent: none. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Assistant High School Principal Brad Thorson, Activities Director Randy Marso, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.
President Mike Klumpp called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Bender to approve the minutes of the regular meetings of February 11, 2008 and February 25, 2008. Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the bills and claims as submitted (see attached). Motion carried.
The cash report for the month of February, 2008 showed receipts of $24,509,975.20 and disbursements of $1,822,094.50, leaving a balance of $26,140,896.58. The General Fund had receipts of $1,236,864.90, received a temporary interfund transfer of $30,287.58 from the Capital Outlay Fund, and disbursements of $1,338,715.82, leaving a balance of $2,720,761.61. The Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $52,819.51, sent a temporary interfund transfer of $30,287.58 to the General Fund, and disbursements of $22,531.93 leaving a balance of $0. The Special Education Fund had receipts of $135,853.94, and disbursements $176,970.55, leaving a balance of $496,752.03. The Pension Fund had receipts of $5,271.92, and disbursements of $0, leaving a balance of $69,531.00. The Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $56,637.73, and disbursements of $0, leaving a balance of $115,200.94. The Capital Projects fund had receipts of $23,022,527.20, and disbursements of $283,876.20, leaving a balance of $22,738,651.00.
The February, 2008 payroll totaled $1,022,123.48, of which $549,741.47 was instructional, $269,111.83 was support services, $30,578.86 was co-curricular, $129,273.11 was Special Education, and $43,418.21 was Food Service.
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Bender to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of February, 2008. Motion carried.
Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent Pappone reported that the Sioux Falls City Council is meeting tonight to approve the proposed expenditures for the Brandon Valley School Parks agreements.
Business Manager Paul Lundberg commended various staff members for their work during the recent fire at the bus facility. He publicly thanked Brandon Valley School District staff Todd Williams, Marlet Graue, Pete Sola, Wayne Hansen, Steve Skalland, and numerous bus drivers. Also doing a tremendous job of helping the school district was Insurance Agent Steve Tripp and the Brandon and Valley Springs Volunteer Fire Departments. A BIG thank you was offered to all who helped to get things cleaned up and running so that we could run a normal school day schedule on Monday.
High School Principal Gregg Talcott reported on the Laptop Initiative and the removal of funding for next year. He suggested that Brandon Valley needs to move forward in our budgeting process and proceed without funding laptops at the High School in the 2008-09 budget year. He recently sent a parent survey regarding laptops at the High School. Those results with 361 parents responding are 91% in favor, 8% opposed, and 1% undecided. Superintendent Pappone concurred with Dr. Talcott that Brandon Valley will move forward without funding laptops for the upcoming 2008-09 school year budgeting.
Talcott also reported that Alexandra Vanderweide was selected by the Argus Leader as an Academic All-star. She is only one of twelve selected. Talcott also reported that the Jennifer Ode Pancake Feed Benefit held Sunday, March 9th that was sponsored by the High School students and their parents was very successful. Over 1,300 people were served and over $8,000 was raised. Musical tickets are available for sale and are going quickly. Lastly, Talcott reported on the National Secondary School Principals convention that he recently attended in San Antonio, Texas.
Middle School Principal Dan Pansch stated that on April 15, 2008, Presidential Awards will be held at the Middle School. He also reviewed the results of his recent School Improvement Survey of the Middle School that was conducted at Parent-Teacher Conferences. A total of 336 parents participated in the survey.
Operations Manager Todd Williams also wanted to offer his thanks to all who helped during the recent bus fire. Along with the people thanked previously by Mr. Lundberg, he also wanted to publicly thank Jim Shafer with School Bus, Inc. who opened up his facility to help with the clean up and also gave the school district child car seats to replace those destroyed in the fire. Intek was called to help our staff with the additional restorative work, and within 24 hours, we were ready to have school -- a true testament to hard work and dedication. Thank you!
The Board of Education reviewed and discussed a portion of Board Policy Section J – Students, which included policies JA through JFA.
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the following general business items:
1. Approve 2009-10 School Calendar as presented.
2. Approve request to waive any facility charges associated with the Pancake Breakfast benefit on behalf of Jennifer Ode and family held March 9, 2008 in the High School Commons.
3. Approve the following program purchases from EDEC for the 2008-09 school year as follows:
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Physical Therapy |
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$ 99,433.00 |
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Occupational Therapy |
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100,024.00 |
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School Psychologist |
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58,400.00 |
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High Impact/Career Academy |
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79,754.00 |
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Transition Advantage |
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41,400.00 |
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Total |
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$ 379,011.00 |
4. Approve low bid from Foreman Sales and Service for the purchase of two school buses in the amount of $171,462 per bid specifications.
5. Approve open enrollment #09-26.
Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the following personnel items:
1. Approve the following substitute for the 2007-08 school year: Caleb Schulz
2. Approve resignation from Bill Freking from HS Assistant Boy’s Basketball position, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
3. Approve resignation from Peggy Reiter from HS Girl’s Assistant Golf position, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
4. Approve resignation from Diana Gilbertz from HS Head Fall Sideline Cheer Coach and Head Competitive Cheer Coach, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
5. Approve resignation from Kory Scholten from HS 9th Grade Boy’s Basketball position, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
Motion carried.
Communications received by the Central Office and Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. Building Permit Applications – February 2008.
2. Thank you from Brandon Valley School District and Administration for the help during and after the bus fire on Saturday, March 1, 2008.
3. Thank you from Brandon Valley Board of Education and Administration for the donation from Marlene Kriech and family to the MS “Backpack Program” in memory of her father, Fritz Karli.
4. Thank you from Colleen Taylor and family for the plant sent in memory of her father, Earl Budde.
5. Thank you from Pam Miller for the plant sent to wish her a speedy recovery.
6. Thank you from Matt Reese and family for the plant sent in honor of the recent birth of his daughter.
Board reports were heard. Gregg Ode reported on Buildings and Grounds by updating the Board of construction project bid dates.
Student Activities, Curriculum & Technology. Bender discussed the possibilities of a HS Career Technical Education partnership with area School Districts. Sioux Falls would lead the program.
City Affairs & Legislation. Klumpp updated the Board of Education on final Legislative changes.
Child Nutrition/Wellness. Ullom updated the Board of Education on the upcoming Wellness Fair that will be held in the High School Commons on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Personnel Welfare. Bender reported that the committee has reviewed a Transportation Director Job Description as the District begins to look for a replacement for the retiring Supervisor, Marlet Graue.
Safety Committee. Rasmussen reported that the next Safety Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2008.
Travel reports were reviewed.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:45 p.m. Motion carried.
The regular meeting was followed by a Board of Education/Administration work session.
The Board of Education reviewed and discussed the Brandon Valley School District current organizational chart and structure and also how it would change/look when we, as a school district, are twice the size. Several examples of other School District’s structures were reviewed.
Motion by Klumpp, seconded by Bender to refer the discussion to the personnel committee for a recommendation. Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to adjourn the work session at 7:56 p.m. Motion carried.
Signed ______________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the Board of
Education this 14th day of April, 2008.
Signed
______________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 25th of February, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Jean Bender, Gregg Ode, Jay Rasmussen, and Renee Ullom. Absent: None. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Valley Springs Elementary Principal Tanya Czepull, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.
President Mike Klumpp called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the agenda as revised with one general business item added and one additional personnel item.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to withdraw the motion to
approve the agenda as previously moved. Motion carried.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the agenda as revised with one general business item added, one general business item removed, and one additional personnel item. Motion carried.
Gary Schweitzer and Jayne Knochenmus from the Brandon Area Soccer Association spoke to the Board of Education about the potential funding for building soccer fields in conjunction with the Association and the City of Brandon. They are requesting a $100,000 contribution from the Brandon Valley School District. The fields will be located across the river from McHardy Park.
The following Board Policies were given second reading by the Board of Education:
HC Scope of Negotiations
HD School Board Negotiating Powers and Duties
HE-R Board Negotiating Agents
HJ Negotiations Procedures
Motion by Bender, seconded by Ullom to approve these policies as presented. Motion carried.
Dwight Berglin, Quam & Berglin CPA’s, presented the 6/30/2007 Brandon Valley School District 49-2 Certified Audit Report to the Board of Education. Motion by Bender, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the 6/30/2007 Certified Audit Report as presented. Motion carried.
The following Board of Education members were appointed to represent the school board at upcoming area Equalization Board meetings:
Jean Bender – City of Brandon – March 18, 2008 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers
Renee Ullom – City of Valley Springs – March 17, 2008
Gregg Ode – Splitrock Township – Held sometime during the week of March 17, 2008
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to approve the following general business items:
1. Approve Open Enrollments: #09-21 and #09-22.
2. Approve naming of the new elementary building as Fred Assam Elementary.
3. Approve Public School Exemption #08-69.
4. Approve bid from First National Bank in Sioux Falls for investment of bond proceeds at an interest rate of 3.01%.
Motion carried.
Motion by Bender, seconded by Ode to approve the following personnel items:
1. Approve the following substitute for the 2007-08 school year: Jacki Kooistra
2. Approve the resignation of Dennis Wrede from the Fall School Play Director position, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
3. Approve the resignation of Anna Nadenicek, RBE Educational Assistant, effective March 14, 2008.
Motion carried.
Communications received by the Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. Thank you Jason, Erin and Tristen Bisbee for the plant given in honor of the birth of their daughter and sister, Adelyn.
2. Thank you from Tina Beck and family for the plant sent in memory of her father, Jerry Brown.
Board reports were heard. Gregg Ode reported on Buildings and Grounds. On February 27, 2008, bidders will be able to pick up the construction plans and specifications of Fred Assam Elementary to review. On March 20, 2008, 2 p.m., bids for construction of Fred Assam Elementary will be opened. The High School addition and Activity Center will follow the same schedule approximately one month later.
Jean Bender reported on Student Activities, Curriculum and Technology. Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 28th at 8:00 a.m. in the Central Office Conference Room.
Mike Klumpp reported on City Affairs and Legislation. The session is getting down to the wire with results on proposed Education funding still being negotiated.
Renee Ullom reported on Child Nutrition/Wellness. Tuesday, March 25, 2008 is the Health Fair at the High School starting at 3:00 p.m.
Jay Rasmussen reported on Safety. Resource Officer Steffel met with the committee last month as they continue to review the Safety Manual. The next meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2008 at 7 a.m.
Klumpp stated that the next regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting on Monday, March 10, 2008 will begin at 5:30 p.m. to allow time for Board work session/organizational review. The regular meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Klumpp reported that all board members were given an evaluation form for Superintendent Pappone. This is part of an on-going per semester evaluation of the Superintendent in his first two years of employment with the District as per Board Policy. Klumpp requested that those evaluations be completed and returned by March 10, 2008.
Travel reports were reviewed.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 p.m. Motion carried.
Signed ___________________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the Board of Education this 10th day of March, 2008.
Signed____________________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 11th of February, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Jean Bender, Gregg Ode, and Jay Rasmussen. Absent: Renee Ullom. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Assistant Middle School Principal Randy Hill, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.
President Mike Klumpp called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.
Motion by Bender, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the minutes of the regular meetings of January 15, 2008 and January 28, 2008. Motion carried.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the bills and claims as submitted (see attached). Motion carried.
The cash report for the month of January, 2008 showed receipts of $1,180,724.93 and disbursements of $1,871,445.49, leaving a balance of $3,453,015.88. The General Fund had receipts of $1,044,912.13, sent a temporary interfund transfer of $364,346.19 to the Capital Outlay Fund, and disbursements of $1,325,686.61, leaving a balance of $2,792,324.95. The Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $17,272.15, received a temporary interfund transfer of $364,346.19 from the General Fund, and disbursements of $381,618.34 leaving a balance of $0. The Special Education Fund had receipts of $112,516.90, and disbursements $164,140.54, leaving a balance of $537,868.64. The Pension Fund had receipts of $1,703.29, and disbursements of $0, leaving a balance of $64,259.08. The Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $4,320.46, and disbursements of $0 leaving a balance of $58,563.21.
The January, 2008 payroll totaled $977,488.34, of which $541,430.63 was instructional, $254,690.15 was support services, $29,736.19 was co-curricular, $118,457.74 was Special Education, and $33,173.63 was Food Service.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Bender to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of January, 2008. Motion carried.
Administrative reports were heard. Business Manager Paul Lundberg reported on the competitive bid of the $23 M G.O. Bonds. Lundberg reported that there were six total bids and the bid was awarded to William Blair at a total interest of 4.05%. The tax levy draw with this interest rate is $1.10/per $1,000 taxable valuation.
Superintendent Pappone reported on meetings with Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation and the planned Community Center attached to the Fred Assam Elementary building. Pappone also reported that the Assam family has been contacted and have concurred on the naming of the new elementary school as Fred Assam Elementary.
High School Principal, Gregg Talcott, reported on the following happenings at the High school: the High School One-Act play was recently presented at the state competition in Aberdeen. Their performance received a Superior, which is the highest ranking a school can receive. Also, seven of our student actors received individual Superior rankings as well.
It is play-off time with the first regional play beginning with Wrestling this upcoming Thursday and Friday. State Wrestling is in Aberdeen this year. Boys and Girls basketball regional play begins the week of February 25th with their state tournaments both being held in Rapid City in March. This year’s musical, The Wizard of Oz, has been cast and rehearsals have begun for the 151 member cast. With the technical workers and orchestra pit, this production will include 200+ Brandon Valley students. There were 350 students from the district that tried out. Performances are scheduled for Thursday-Sunday, April 3rd through 6th.
Talcott also reported that he testified at an appropriations committee in the South Dakota Legislature concerning the 1:1 Laptop Initiative. A public meeting seeking input from the community regarding this initiative will be held on Monday, February 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center.
The class of 2012 (next year’s freshman) were in the High School building this past week for freshman orientation. This is the first of several gatherings that are held to prepare this group of students for high school.
Lastly, Talcott recognized High School teacher Al Hogie on his appointment as the South Dakota Math Teacher of the Year.
Middle School Assistant Principal Randy Hill spoke regarding the upcoming testing schedule. A writing test will be administered the last week of February to High School and Middle School students, with the Elementaries to follow, those dates yet to be determined. District-wide Dakota Step testing will be held in April.
The following board policies were given first reading by the Board of Education:
HC Scope of Negotiations
HD School Board Negotiating Powers and Duties
HE-R Board Negotiating Agents
HJ Negotiations Procedures
Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to table the presentation of the June 30, 2007 Certified Audit as prepared by Quam & Berglin, CPA’s until the next regularly scheduled board meeting due to weather constraints. Motion carried.
Business Manager Paul Lundberg reviewed the District’s 2008-2013 five-year plan.
The Board of Education reviewed and discussed the 2009-10 proposed school calendar. Motion by Bender, seconded by Ode to refer this calendar back to the Administrative team to look at the April 26, 2010 day off. Motion carried.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the following personnel items:
1. Approve the following substitutes for the 2007-08 school year: Ben Shinn, Margaret Murphy, and Kayla Alexander.
2. Approve resignation from Bob Goheen for duties of color guard instructor and three-week extended contract, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
3. Approve resignation from Sue Filler, BV High School Science teacher, effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
Motion carried.
Communications received by the Central Office and Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. Building Permit Applications – January 2008.
2. Thank you for donations to the Brandon Valley School District received from Todd Long and Michael Mattson through their employer, Wells Fargo.
3. Thank you from Lorraine Osheim for the poinsettia plant wishing her a speedy recovery.
4. Thank you from Marlene Kriech for the plant sent in memory of her father, Francis Karli.
5. Thank you from Matt & Charissa Covey for the plan sent on the birth of their daughter, Quin.
Board reports were heard. Gregg Ode reported on Buildings and Grounds and on the building plans for the new construction projects.
Mike Klumpp reported on City Affairs & Legislation and the recent Legislative coffee held on February 9, 2008.
Jean Bender reported on Child Nutrition/Wellness. Plans continue for the Health Fair that is scheduled for Tuesday, March 25th.
Jay Rasmussen reported that the Safety Committee will be meeting Wednesday, February 13th at 7:00 a.m.
Travel reports were reviewed.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Bender to go into Executive Session at 7:52 p.m. to discuss and review Superintendent’s contract.
The Board of Education came out of Executive Session and into Open session at 8:20 p.m.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Bender to approve a 2-year contract for Superintendent David Pappone for 2008-09 ($127,995.00) and 2009-10 (Salary TBD). On a roll call vote, the following voted aye: Ode, Bender, Rasmussen, Klumpp. Nay: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Bender to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Motion carried.
Signed __________________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the Board of Education this 10th day of March, 2008.
Signed___________________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 28th of January, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Jean Bender, Gregg Ode, Jay Rasmussen, and Renee Ullom. Absent: Mike Klumpp. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Middle School Principal Dan Pansch, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.
Vice President Jean Bender called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
The Board of Education reviewed and discussed Board Policy Section H – Negotiations, which includes policies HA through HO.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to approve the process to begin the non-binding application for the 1:1 State Laptop Initiative. This application is due March 5, 2008. Motion carried.
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the following general business items:
1. Approve Open enrollments: #09-19 and #09-20.
2. Approve half-year lane change for Mark Schlekeway, from BA to BA+15.
3. Approve agreement between Brandon Valley School District and the City of Valley Springs for the selling of ethanol and diesel at a cost plus price.
4. Approve Indirect Cost Rate as prepared by the state of South Dakota at a restricted calculated rate of 1.33.
5. Approve program purchases from East Dakota Education Cooperative (EDEC) for the school year 2008-09 for a total of $384,011 as follows:
- Occupational Therapy (254 days) $ 99,433
- Physical Therapy (223 days) 100,024
- School Psychologist (184 days) 58,400
- Transition Advantage (3 slots) 41,400
- High Impact/Career Academy (15 slots) 79,754
- Membership dues 5,000
Total $384,011
Motion carried.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the following personnel items:
1. Approve the resignation/retirement of Kaye Coburn, RBE Grade two effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
2. Approve the resignation/retirement of Bruce Wildes, BVMS Band instructor effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
3. Approve the following substitutes for the 2007-08 school year: Hillary Neisteadt, Lynn Kogel, and Tom Ireland.
Motion carried.
Communications received by the Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. Thank you from Bill, Julie, Haley and Kya Freking for the flower arrangement sent on the birth of their daughter, Kya.
2. Thank you from John and Sandi Carlson for the plant sent in memory of John’s mother.
3. Thank you from Diane Gilbertz for the plant sent in memory of her mother.
4. Thank you from Jane Ode for the flowers sent wishing her a speedy recovery.
Board reports were heard. Gregg Ode reported on Buildings and Grounds. He stated that this committee is meeting on a regular basis to fine tune details on each new addition and/or building.
Jean Bender reported on Student Activities, Curriculum and Technology. They are looking to schedule some community input meetings in regard to the 1:1 State Laptop Initiative.
Renee Ullom reported on Child Nutrition/Wellness. Tuesday, March 25, 2008 is the Health Fair at the High School.
Jay Rasmussen reported on Safety. Next meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2008 at 7:00 a.m.
Travel reports were reviewed.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to adjourn the meeting at 6:41 p.m. Motion carried.
Signed ___________________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the Board of Education this 11th day of February, 2008.
Signed____________________________________
Chairperson
The regular meeting of the Brandon Valley Board of Education, Brandon, SD was held at 6:30 p.m. on the 15th of January, 2008 at the Brandon Valley Middle School Media Center with the following members present: Mike Klumpp, Jean Bender, Gregg Ode, Jay Rasmussen, and Renee Ullom. Absent: None. Also present were Superintendent David Pappone, Business Manager Paul J. Lundberg, High School Principal Gregg Talcott, Middle School Assistant Principal Randy Hill, Brandon Elementary Principal Merle Horst, Robert Bennis Elementary Principal Karen Heyden, Special Services Director Lyn Heidenson, and Operations Manager Todd Williams.
President Mike Klumpp called the regular meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the agenda as revised. Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Bender to approve the minutes of the special meeting of December 5, 2007 and of the regular meeting of December 10, 2007. Motion carried.
Stuart Jacobson spoke to the Board of Education concerning transportation and safety. His concern was over weather conditions (fog, freezing rain, and snow) and the decision of having school. His second concern was regarding the decision to not travel on Pasque Flower with buses. Superintendent Pappone reported the cost to be approximately $668 per year to have 12 buses travel on Pasque Flower one way.
Motion by Ullom, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the bills and claims as submitted (see attached). Motion carried.
The cash report for the month of December, 2007 showed receipts of $2,983,415.35 and disbursements of $1,768,263.60, leaving a balance of $4,143,736.44. The General Fund had receipts of $1,821,264.12, received a temporary interfund transfer of $569,730.05 from the Capital Outlay Fund, and disbursements of $1,365,171.57, leaving a balance of $3,437,445.62. The Capital Outlay Fund had receipts of $602,070.93, sent a temporary interfund transfer of $569,730.05 to the General Fund, and disbursements of $32,340.88 leaving a balance of $0. The Special Education Fund had receipts of $363,967.03, and disbursements $187,957.40, leaving a balance of $589,492.28. The Pension Fund had receipts of $57,595.33, and disbursements of $0, leaving a balance of $62,555.79. The Bond Redemption Fund had receipts of $138,517.94, and disbursements of $182,793.75 leaving a balance of $54,242.75.
The December, 2007 payroll totaled $1,073,022.44, of which $557,890.13 was instructional, $295,982.26 was support services, $26,225.92 was co-curricular, $139,733.49 was Special Education, and $53,190.64 was Food Service.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the financial reports as presented for the month of December, 2007. Motion carried.
Administrative reports were heard. Superintendent Pappone recognized School Board Recognition Week and thanked the Brandon Valley Board of Education for their hard work and dedication. Secondly, Pappone reported that the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS) is seeking nominations for a School Board representative to their Board of trustees. Lastly, Pappone reported that the School District has applied for annexation of the Assam property site into the city of Sioux Falls City limits.
Business Manager Paul Lundberg reported on the 2006-07 per pupil expenditure data. Brandon Valley General Fund per pupil data shows a cost of $4,843 per student. This ranks Brandon Valley 163rd lowest spending district out of the 165 total school districts in the state of South Dakota. This data is viewed as one of the District’s measures of efficiency. Mr. Lundberg also presented the 2008-09 budget timelines.
High School Principal, Gregg Talcott, congratulated Al Hogie on his selection as a finalist for the 2007 Presidential Award of Excellence in Secondary Mathematics teaching for the State of South Dakota. He will be recognized at the annual Math/Science Conference in Huron on February 8, 2008. Dr. Talcott also announced that mid-year graduation is scheduled for January 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. with 11 students graduating during this ceremony. Finally, Dr. Talcott reported that student cell phone violations have decreased substantially from last year due primarily to the new cell phone policy enacted with the start of the 2007-08 school year.
Principal Talcott presented the proposed Classroom Connections Project (1:1 Laptop Computer) for the Brandon Valley High School. This project is one component of Governor Rounds 2010 Education Initiative. It is a three-year program started in the 2006-07 school year to fund a 1:1 laptop program at the high school level – one computing device for every student and educator in grades 9-12. The state provides matching funds for hardware and provides a major portion of the staff development. Dr. Talcott’s Powerpoint presentation and other information regarding this Classroom Connections Project can be viewed on the Brandon Valley School District web-site at www.brandonvalleyschools.com following the link labeled “laptop initiative”. The application deadline for state support is March 5, 2008, and a board decision as to whether the District begins that process will be made at the January 28, 2008 Board of Education meeting.
Special Services Director, Lyn Heidenson, reported that Early Childhood Screening will be held on February 28, 2008. Information is available from the District’s Special Services office on this screening.
The following board policies were given second reading by the Board of Education:
DD-R Funding Proposals and Applications
DFC Grants from Private Sources
DJC Bidding Requirements
DJF Purchasing Procedures
DLB Salary Deductions
DLC-R Expense Reimbursements
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ullom to approve policies DD-R, DFC, DJC, DJF, DLB, and DLC-R as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to approve the following resolution:
Resolution authorizing the execution, terms, issuance, sale and payment of General Obligation Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed Twenty-Three Million and no/100 Dollars ($23,000,000) of the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 of Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
WHEREAS, at special election was held on December 4, 2007, the qualified voters of the Brandon Valley School District 49-2 (the “District”) authorized the issuance of general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed not to exceed $23,000,000 (the “Bonds”) for the purpose of paying costs of purchasing land for future school sites, reconstruction and modernizing existing school buildings, construction of a new elementary school, construction of classroom additions to the existing high school, construction of an indoor activity center, and furnishing and equipping the same and costs of issuance of the Bonds (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the District’s Board of Education (the “School Board”) determines that it is now in the best interests of the District to issue and sell general obligation bonds to finance the entire Project approved by the Voters.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE BRANDON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 49-2 OF MINNEHAHA COUNTY, AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE I
Section 1.1. Definition of Terms.
In addition to the words and terms elsewhere defined in this Bond Resolution, the following words and terms as used herein, whether or not the words have initial capitals, shall have the following meanings, unless the context or use indicates another or different meaning or intent, and such definitions shall be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of any of the words and terms herein defined:
"Act" means collectively SDCL Chapter 6-8B and Title 13, as amended.
"Authorized Officer of the School District" means the President of the School Board and the Business Manager, or, in the case of any act to be performed or duty to be discharged, any other member, officer, or employee of the School District then authorized to perform such act or discharge such duty.
"Bond Counsel" means Danforth & Meierhenry, LLP, a firm of attorneys recognized as having experience in matters relating to the issuance of state or local governmental obligations.
"Bond Insurer" means a municipal bond insurance company which has the highest rating for the rating agencies.
"Bond Payment Date" means such dates as set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement.
"Bond Purchase Agreement" means the agreement between the School District and the Underwriter for the purchase of the Bonds.
"Bond Resolution" means the within Resolution, duly adopted by the School Board, as it may be amended from time to time.
"Bondholder", "Holder" and "Registered Owner" means the registered owner of a Bond, including any nominee of a Depository.
"Bonds" means not to exceed $23,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Bonds, dated in 2008 or such other designation or date as shall be determined by the School District pursuant to Section 8.1 hereof, authorized and issued under the Bond Resolution.
"Book-Entry Form" or "Book-Entry System" means a form or system, as applicable, under which physical Bond certificates in fully registered form are issued to a Depository or to its nominee as Registered Owner, with the certificated Bonds being held by and "immobilized" in the custody of such Depository, and under which records maintained by persons, other than the School District or the Registration Agent, constitute the written record that identifies, and records the transfer of the beneficial "book-entry" interests in those Bonds.
"Business Manager" means the Business Manager of the School District appointed pursuant to the provisions of South Dakota Codified Laws Title 13 or, in the absence of such appointment or in the event the person so appointed is unable or incapable of acting in such capacity, the person appointed by the School Board to perform the duties otherwise performed by the Business Manager, or his designee.
"Closing Date" means the date the Bonds are exchanged for value.
"Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the applicable regulations of the United States Department of Treasury promulgated thereunder as in effect on the date of issuance of the Bonds.
"County Auditor" means the County Auditor of Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
"Depository" means any securities depository that is a clearing agency under federal laws operating and maintaining, with its participants or otherwise, a Book-Entry System, including, but not limited to DTC.
"District" means the Brandon Valley School District 49-2, Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
"DTC Participant(s)" means securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies and clearing corporations that have access to the DTC system.
"DTC" means the Depository Trust Company, a limited purpose company organized under the laws of the State of New York, and its successors and assigns.
"Financial Advisor" means Dougherty & Company, LLC.
"Interest Payment Dates" means such dates as set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement.
"Letter of Representation" means the Issuer Letter of Representations or Blanket Issuer Letter of Representations to DTC of the School District.
"Official Statement" and "Preliminary Official Statement" means that Official Statement and Preliminary Official Statement described in Section 8.2 hereof pertaining to the sale of the Bonds.
"Original Issue Discount or O.I.D." means the difference between the issue price and the stated redemption price at maturity. The stated redemption price is determined without regard to optional call dates.
"Original Issue Premium or O.I.P." means the difference between the issue price and the stated redemption price at maturity. The stated redemption price is determined without regard to optional call dates.
"Outstanding," "Bonds Outstanding," or "Outstanding Bonds" means, as of a particular date all Bonds issued and delivered under this Bond Resolution except: (1) any Bond paid or redeemed or otherwise canceled by the School District at or before such date; (2) any Bond for the payment of which cash, equal to the principal amount thereof with interest to date of maturity, shall have theretofore been deposited prior to maturity by the School District for the benefit of the Owner thereof; (3) any Bond for the redemption of which cash, equal to the redemption price thereof with interest to the redemption date, shall have theretofore been deposited with the Registration Agent and for which notice of redemption shall have been mailed in accordance with this Bond Resolution; (4) any Bond in lieu of or in substitution for which another Bond shall have been delivered pursuant to this Resolution, unless proof satisfactory to the School District is presented that any Bond, for which a Bond in lieu of or in substitution therefore shall have been delivered, is held by a bona fide purchaser, as that term is defined in Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code of the State, as amended, in which case both the Bond in lieu of or in substitution for which a new Bond has been delivered and such new Bond so delivered therefor shall be deemed Outstanding; and, (5) any Bond deemed paid under the provisions of Article VII of this Resolution, except that any such Bond shall be considered Outstanding until the maturity or redemption date thereof only for the purposes of being exchanged, transferred, or registered.
"Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, trust, or unincorporated organization, or a governmental entity or agency or political subdivision thereof.
"President" means the president of the School Board elected pursuant to the provisions of SDCL Chapter13-8 or his or her designee acting on his or her behalf.
"Project" means the purchasing land for future school sites, reconstruction and modernizing existing school buildings, construction of a new elementary school, construction of classroom additions to the existing high school, construction of an indoor activity center; and furnishing and equipping the same.
"Purchase Agreement" means the Bond Purchase Agreement authorized pursuant to and described in Section 8.1 hereof by and between the School District and the Underwriter.
"Rating Agency" means one or more of the following rating agencies: Standard & Poor's Credit Market Services, Moody's Investors Service Inc. and Fitch IBCA, Inc.
"Record Date" means such dates as set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement.
"Registration Agent" means The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, or its successor or successors hereafter appointed in the manner provided in Article VI hereof.
"Resolution" means this Bond Resolution.
"School Board" means the School Board of the School District elected pursuant to the provisions of the SDCL Title 13.
"School District" means the Brandon Valley School District 49-2.
"Schedule" the schedule which indicates the principal and interest payments on the Bonds.
"Underwriter" means the successful purchaser of the Bonds and such securities dealers as it may designate.
"Vice-President" means the Vice-President of the School Board who may act for the President in the absence of the President.
Section 1.2. References to Resolution.
The words "hereof", "herein", "hereunder", and other words of similar import refer to this Bond Resolution as a whole.
Section 1.3. References to Articles, Sections, Etc.
References to Articles, Sections, and other subdivisions of this Bond Resolution are to the designated Articles, Sections, and other subdivisions of this Bond Resolution as originally adopted.
Section 1.4. Headings.
The headings of this Bond Resolution are for convenience only and shall not define or limit the provisions hereof.
ARTICLE II
FINDINGS
Section 2.1.
It is hereby found and determined by the School Board that all limitations upon the issuance of Bonds have been met and the Bonds are being authorized, issued and sold in accordance with this Bond Resolutions and the Act.
Section 2.2.
It is found and declared necessary to undertake the Project and to issue and sell the Bonds.
ARTICLE III
AUTHORITY, PLEDGE, AND LEVY
Section 3.1. Authority.
In order to (i) issue the Bonds and (ii) pay costs incident to the sale and issuance of the Bonds, there shall be issued pursuant to, and in accordance with, the provisions of the Act, the Bond Resolution, and other applicable provisions of law, General Obligation Bonds of the School District in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $23,000,000.
Section 3.2. Levy and Pledge.
Pursuant to Article XIII § 5 of the State of South Dakota Constitution, the District does hereby provide for an annual tax sufficient to pay principal, premium if any, and interest when due. The full faith, credit and unlimited taxing powers of said District shall be and they are hereby irrevocably pledged to the prompt and full payment of the principal of and interest on each and all of said Bonds as such principal and interest respectively become due.
To provide moneys for payment of principal and interest when due, there is hereby levied upon all taxable property in said District a direct, annual ad valorem tax, to be spread with other levies of the District upon the tax rolls in an amount sufficient to produce collected taxes in an amount not less than the amount sufficient to pay principal, premium, if any, and interest when due as indicated on a debt service schedule to be attached and made a part hereof.
The proceeds of said levies are hereby appropriated to, and shall be held in a separate sinking fund and used for no purpose other than for payment of principal, premium, if any, and interest on said Bonds; provided that, if any payment of interest or principal falls due when moneys in said sinking fund are insufficient, the District shall request and the County Auditor shall spread additional levies sufficient for payment of principal, premium, if any, and interest when due or the same shall be advanced from any funds of the District to said sinking fund.
Said levies shall be irrepealable so long as any of the Bonds of said issue or interest thereon shall remain unpaid, except that the School Board of the District and the County Auditor shall have the power to reduce the levy as provided by state law.
The Business Manager is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the County Auditor, and this Resolution shall constitute authority to said Auditor and her successor in office to spread said levy on the tax rolls for all years on the debt service schedule.
In calendar year 2007, the Business Manager provided the County Auditor with levy information for principal, premium if any, and interest payments.
ARTICLE IV
FORM, TERMS, EXECUTION, AND TRANSFER OF BONDS
Section 4.1. Authorized Bonds.
The aggregate principal amount of Bonds that may be issued under the Bond Resolution shall not exceed Twenty-Three Million and no/100 Dollars ($23,000,000).
Section 4.2. Form of Bonds; Execution.
(a) The Bonds are issuable only as fully registered Bonds, without coupons, in the denomination of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) or any integral multiple thereof (but no single Certificate shall represent installments of principal maturing on more than one date). All Bonds issued under the Resolution shall be substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto, and by this reference incorporated herein as fully as though copied.
(b) The Bonds shall be executed in such manner as may be prescribed by applicable law in the name and on behalf of the School District with the manual or facsimile signature of the President of the School Board, attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the Business Manager, and approved as to form and countersigned by a Resident Attorney by his manual or facsimile signature.
(c) In the event any officer whose manual or facsimile signature shall appear on any Bond shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of such Bond, such manual or such facsimile signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes as if he or she had remained in office until such delivery. Any Bond may bear the facsimile signature of, or may be manually signed by, such individuals who, at the actual time of the execution of such Bond, were the proper officers of the School District to sign such Bond, although on the date of the adoption by the School District of this Resolution, such individuals may not have been such officers.
Section 4.3. Maturities, Interest Rates, and Certain Other Provisions of Bonds.
(a) The Bonds shall become due and payable as set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement.
(b) The Bonds shall be designated as "General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008", or such other designation as shall be determined by the School District pursuant to Section 8.1 hereof. The Bonds shall bear interest from their date or from the most recent interest payment date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, until the principal amount of the Bond is paid, such interest (computed upon the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months) being payable on Interest payment Dates. Interest on each Bond shall be paid by wire transfer, check or draft of the Paying Agent, payable in lawful money of the United States of America, to the person in whose name such Bond is registered at the close of business on the Record Date. The principal of the Bond shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America at the principal office of the Paying Agent on the Bond Payment Date. Each Certificate shall state that it is issued pursuant to SDCL Chapter 6-8B.
(c) The Registration Agent shall make all interest payments with respect to the Bonds on each interest payment date directly to the registered owners as shown on the Bond registration records maintained by the Registration Agent as of the close of business on the Record Date by wire transfer, check or draft mailed to such owners at their addresses shown on said Bond registration records, without, except for final payment, the presentation or surrender of such registered Bonds, and all such payments shall discharge the obligations of the School District in respect of such Bonds to the extent of the payments so made. Payment of principal of and premium, if any, on the Bonds shall be made upon presentation and surrender of such Bonds to the Registration Agent as the same shall become due and payable.
Section 4.4. Negotiability of Bonds.
All Bonds issued under this Resolution shall be negotiable, subject to the provisions for registration and transfer contained in this Resolution and in the Bonds.
Section 4.5. Registration, Transfer and Exchange of Bonds.
(a) The Bonds are transferable only by presentation to the Registration Agent by the registered owner, or his legal representative duly authorized in writing, of the registered Bond(s) to be transferred with the form of assignment on the reverse side thereof completed in full and signed with the name of the registered owner as it appears upon the face of the Bond(s) accompanied by appropriate documentation necessary to prove the legal capacity of any legal representative of the registered owner. Upon receipt of the Bond(s) in such form and with such documentation, if any, the Registration Agent shall issue a new Bond or Bonds to the assignee(s) in $5,000 denominations, or integral multiples thereof, as requested by the registered owner requesting transfer. The Registration Agent shall not be required to transfer or exchange any Bond during the period commencing on a Record Date and ending on the corresponding interest payment date of such Bond, nor to transfer or exchange any Bond after the publication of notice calling such Bond for redemption has been made, nor to transfer or exchange any Bond during the period following the receipt of instructions from the School District to call such Bond for redemption; provided, the Registration Agent, at its option, may make transfers after any of said dates. No charge shall be made to any registered owner for the privilege of transferring any Bond, provided that any transfer tax relating to such transaction shall be paid by the registered owner requesting transfer. The person in whose name any Bond shall be registered shall be deemed and regarded as the absolute owner thereof for all purposes and neither the School District nor the Registration Agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary whether or not any payments due on the Bonds shall be overdue. Bonds, upon surrender to the Registration Agent, may, at the option of the registered owner, be exchanged for an equal aggregate principal amount of Bonds of the same maturity in any authorized denomination or denominations.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Bonds shall be registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, which will act as securities depository for the Bonds. References in this Section to a Bond or the Bonds shall be construed to mean the Bond or the Bonds that are held under the Book-Entry System. One Bond for each maturity shall be issued to DTC and immobilized in its custody. Unless otherwise provided herein, a Book-Entry System shall be employed, evidencing ownership of the Bonds in authorized denominations, with transfers of beneficial ownership affected on the records of DTC and the DTC Participants pursuant to rules and procedures established by DTC.
Each DTC Participant shall be credited in the records of DTC with the amount of such DTC Participant’s interest in the Bonds. Beneficial ownership interests in the Bonds may be purchased by or through DTC Participants. The holders of these beneficial ownership interests are herein referred to as the "Beneficial Owners." The Beneficial Owners shall not receive the Bonds representing their beneficial ownership interests. The ownership interests of each Beneficial Owner shall be recorded through the records of the DTC Participant from which such Beneficial Owner purchased its Bonds. Transfers of ownership interests in the Bonds shall be accomplished by book entries made by DTC and, in turn, by DTC Participants acting on behalf of Beneficial Owners. SO LONG AS CEDE & CO., AS NOMINEE FOR DTC, IS THE REGISTERED OWNER OF THE BONDS, THE REGISTRATION AGENT SHALL TREAT CEDE & CO., AS THE ONLY HOLDER OF THE BONDS FOR ALL PURPOSES UNDER THIS RESOLUTION, INCLUDING RECEIPT OF ALL PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM, IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS, RECEIPT OF NOTICES, VOTING AND REQUESTING OR DIRECTING THE REGISTRATION AGENT TO TAKE OR NOT TO TAKE, OR CONSENTING TO, CERTAIN ACTIONS UNDER THIS BOND RESOLUTION.
Payments of principal, interest, and redemption premium, if any, with respect to the Bonds, so long as DTC is the only owner of the Bonds, shall be paid by the Registration Agent directly to DTC or its nominee, Cede & Co., as provided in the Letter of Representation. DTC shall remit such payments to DTC Participants, and such payments thereafter shall be paid by DTC Participants to the Beneficial Owners. Neither the School District nor the Registration Agent shall be responsible or liable for payment by DTC or DTC Participants, for sending transaction statements or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing records maintained by DTC or DTC Participants.
In the event that (1) DTC determines not to continue to act as securities depository for the Bonds or (2) the School District determines that the continuation of the Book-Entry System of evidence and transfer of ownership of the Bonds would adversely affect their interests or the interests of the Beneficial Owners of the Bonds, the School District may discontinue the Book-Entry System with DTC. If the School District fails to identify another qualified securities depository to replace DTC, the School District shall cause the Registration Agent to authenticate and deliver replacement Bonds in the form of fully registered Bonds to each Beneficial Owner.
NEITHER THE SCHOOL DISTRICT NOR THE REGISTRATION AGENT SHALL HAVE ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR OBLIGATIONS TO ANY DTC PARTICIPANT OR ANY BENEFICIAL OWNER WITH RESPECT TO (i) THE BONDS; (ii) THE ACCURACY OF ANY RECORDS MAINTAINED BY DTC OR ANY DTC PARTICIPANT; (iii) THE PAYMENT BY DTC OR ANY DTC PARTICIPANT OF ANY AMOUNT DUE TO ANY BENEFICIAL OWNER IN RESPECT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS; (iv) THE DELIVERY OR TIMELINESS OF DELIVERY BY DTC OR ANY DTC PARTICIPANT OF ANY NOTICE DUE TO ANY BENEFICIAL OWNER THAT IS REQUIRED OR PERMITTED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS BOND RESOLUTION TO BE GIVEN TO BENEFICIAL OWNERS, (v) THE SELECTION OF BENEFICIAL OWNERS TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS IN THE EVENT OF ANY PARTIAL REDEMPTION OF THE BONDS; OR (vi) ANY CONSENT GIVEN OR OTHER ACTION TAKEN BY DTC, OR ITS NOMINEE, CEDE & CO., AS OWNER.
SO LONG AS A BOOK-ENTRY SYSTEM OF EVIDENCE OF TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF ALL THE BONDS IS MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE HEREWITH, THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE DELIVERY OF PHYSICAL BOND CERTIFICATES SHALL BE DEEMED INAPPLICABLE OR BE OTHERWISE SO CONSTRUED AS TO GIVE FULL EFFECT TO SUCH BOOK-ENTRY SYSTEM. IF THE PROVISIONS OF THE LETTER OF REPRESENTATION SHALL BE IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION AS SAID PROVISIONS RELATE TO DTC, THE PROVISIONS OF THE LETTER OF REPRESENTATION SHALL CONTROL,
Section 4.6. Mutilated, Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Bonds.
(a) In the event any Bond is mutilated, lost, stolen, or destroyed, the School District may execute, and upon the request of an Authorized Officer of the School District the Registration Agent shall authenticate and deliver, a new Bond of like maturity, interest rate, and principal amount, and bearing the same number (but with appropriate designation indicating that such new Bond is a replacement Bond) as the mutilated, destroyed, lost, or stolen Bond, in exchange for the mutilated Bond or in substitution for the Bond so destroyed, lost, or stolen. In every case of exchange or substitution, the Bondholder shall furnish to the School District and the Registration Agent: (1) such security or indemnity as may be required by them to save each of them harmless
from all risks, however remote; and, (2) evidence to their satisfaction of the mutilation, destruction, loss, or theft of the subject Bond and the ownership thereof. Upon the issuance of any Bond upon such exchange or substitution, the School District and the Registration Agent may require the Owner thereof to pay a sum sufficient to defray any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto and any other expenses, including printing costs and counsel fees, of the School District and the Registration Agent. In the event any Bond which has matured or is about to mature shall become mutilated or be destroyed, lost, or stolen, the School District may, instead of issuing a Bond in exchange or substitution therefore, pay or authorize the payment of the same (without surrender thereof except in the case of a mutilated Bond) if the Owner thereof shall pay all costs and expenses, including attorneys fees, incurred by the School District and the Registration Agent in connection herewith, as well as a sum sufficient to defray any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto and shall furnish to the School District and the Registration Agent such security or indemnity as they may require to save them harmless and evidence to the satisfaction of the School District and the Registration Agent the mutilation, destruction, loss, or theft of such Bond and of the ownership thereof.
(b) Every Bond issued pursuant to the provisions of this section shall constitute an additional contractual obligation of the School District (whether or not the destroyed, lost, or stolen Bond shall be found at any time to be enforceable) and shall be entitled to all the benefits of this Bond Resolution equally and proportionately with any and all other Bonds duly issued under this Bond Resolution.
(c) All Bonds shall be held and owned upon the express condition that the provisions of this Section are exclusive, with respect to the replacement or payment of mutilated, destroyed, lost, or stolen Bonds, and, to the maximum extent legally permissible, shall preclude all other rights or remedies, notwithstanding any law or statute now existing or hereafter enacted to the contrary.
Section 4.7. Authentication.
The Registration Agent is hereby authorized to authenticate and deliver the Bonds to the Underwriter or as it may designate upon receipt by the School District of the proceeds of the sale thereof, to authenticate and deliver Bonds in exchange for Bonds of the same principal amount delivered for transfer upon receipt of the Bond(s) to be transferred in proper form with proper documentation as hereinabove described. The Bonds shall not be valid for any purpose unless authenticated by the Registration Agent by the manual signature of an officer thereof on the certificate set forth herein on the Bond form.
Section 4.8. Qualification for DTC.
The Registration Agent is hereby authorized to take such actions as may be necessary from time to time to qualify and maintain the Bonds for deposit with DTC, including but not limited to, wire transfers of interest and principal payments with respect to the Bonds, utilization of electronic book entry data received from DTC in place of actual delivery of Bonds and provision of notices with respect to Bonds registered by the DTC (or any of its designees identified to the Registration Agent) by overnight delivery, courier service, telegram, telecopy or other similar means of communication. No such arrangements with DTC may adversely affect the interest of any of the Owners of the Bonds, provided, however, that the Registration Agent shall not be liable with respect to any such arrangements it may make pursuant to this section.
Section 4.9. Designation of Bond Insurer.
The School District is authorized to enter into an agreement with a Bond Insurer as may be required under the Purchase Agreement. Any terms or conditions of the Bond Insurer shall be attached to this resolution and incorporated herein as if stated in full.
Section 4.10. Rating Agency.
The School District is authorized to enter into an agreement with a Rating Agency as may be required under the Purchase Agreement. Any terms or conditions of the Rating Agency shall be attached to this resolution and incorporated herein as if stated in full.
ARTICLE V
REDEMPTION OF BONDS PRIOR TO MATURITY
Section 5.1. Redemption.
The Certificates shall be redeemable as set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement.
Section 5.2. Notice of Redemption.
(a) Notice of call for redemption, whether optional or mandatory, shall be given by the Registration Agent on behalf of the School District not less than thirty (30) nor more than sixty (60) days prior to the date fixed for redemption by sending an appropriate notice to the registered owners of the Bonds to be redeemed by first-class mail, postage prepaid, at the addresses shown on the Bond registration records of the Registration Agent as of the date of the notice; but neither failure to mail such notice nor any defect in any such notice so mailed shall affect the sufficiency of the proceedings for redemption of any of the Bonds for which proper notice was given. The Registration Agent shall mail said notices, in the case of mandatory redemption of term Bonds, as and when provided herein and in the Bonds, and, in the case of optional redemption, as and when directed by the School District pursuant to written instructions from an Authorized Representative of the School District given at least forty-five (45) days prior to the redemption date (unless a shorter notice period shall be satisfactory to the Registration Agent).
(b) Each notice required by this Section shall state: (1) the Bonds to be redeemed identified by CUSIP number and called amounts of each certificate (for partial calls), date of issue, interest rate, and maturity date; (2) the date fixed for redemption; (3) that such Bonds will be redeemed at the principal corporate trust office of the Registration Agent; (4) the redemption price to be paid; and, (5) that from and after the redemption date interest thereon shall cease to accrue. If at the time of notice of optional redemption, the School District shall not have deposited with the Registration Agent monies sufficient to redeem all the Bonds called for optional redemption, such notice may state that it is conditional, that is, subject to the deposit of the redemption monies with the Registration Agent not later than the opening of business on the redemption date, and such notice shall be of no effect unless monies are so deposited.
Section 5.3. Payment of Redeemed Bonds.
(a) If notice of redemption shall have been given in the manner and under the conditions provided in Section 5.2 hereof and if on the date so designated for redemption the Registration Agent shall hold sufficient monies to pay the redemption price of, and interest to the redemption date on, the Bonds to be redeemed as provided in this Bond Resolution, then: (1) the Bonds so called for redemption shall become and be due and payable at the redemption price provided for redemption of such Bonds on such date; (2) interest on the Bonds so called for redemption shall cease to accrue; and, (3) such Bonds shall no longer be Outstanding or secured by, or be entitled to, the benefits of the Resolution, except to receive payment of the redemption price thereof and interest thereon from monies then held by the Registration Agent.
(b) If on the redemption date, monies for the redemption of all Bonds or portions thereof to be redeemed, together with interest thereon to the redemption date, shall not be held by the Registration Agent so as to be available therefor on such date, the Bonds or portions thereof so called for redemption shall continue to bear interest until paid at the same rate as they would have borne had they not been called for redemption and shall continue to be secured by and be entitled to the benefits of the Resolution.
ARTICLE VI
REGISTRATION AGENT
Section 6.1. Appointment and Acceptance of Duties.
(a) The School District hereby authorizes the Business Manager to appoint The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, South Dakota as the Registration Agent with respect to the Bonds and authorizes and directs the Registration Agent to maintain Bond registration records with respect to the Bonds, to authenticate and deliver the Bonds as provided herein, either at original issuance, upon transfer, or as otherwise directed by the School District, to effect transfers of the Bonds, to give all notices of redemption as required herein, to make all payments of principal and interest with respect to the Bonds as provided herein, to cancel and destroy Bonds which have been paid at maturity or upon earlier redemption or submitted for exchange or transfer, to furnish the School District at least annually a certificate of destruction with respect to Bonds canceled and destroyed, and to furnish the School District at least annually an audit confirmation of Bonds paid, Bonds Outstanding and payments made with respect to interest on the Bonds. The President and the Business Manager, or either of them is hereby authorized to execute and the Business Manager is hereby authorized to attest such written agreement between the School District and the Registration Agent as they shall deem necessary or proper with respect to the obligations, duties and rights of the Registration Agent. The payment of all reasonable fees and expenses of the Registration Agent for the discharge of its duties and obligations hereunder or under any such agreement is hereby authorized and directed.
Section 6.2. Permitted Acts and Functions.
The Registration Agent may become the Owner of any Bonds, with the same rights as it would have if it were not a Registration Agent. The Registration Agent may act as an underwriter or fiscal agent in connection with the sale of the Bonds or of any other securities offered or issued by the School District.
Section 6.3. Resignation or Removal of the Registration Agent and Appointment of Successors.
(a) The Registration Agent may at any time resign and be discharged of the duties and obligations created by the Bond Resolution by giving at least sixty (60) calendar days’ written notice to the Business Manager. The Registration Agent may be removed at any time by the Business Manager, provided that such removal does not constitute a breach of any contractual agreement with any such Registration Agent, by filing written notice of such removal with such Registration Agent. Any successor Registration Agent shall be appointed by the Business Manager and shall be a trust company or a bank having the powers of a trust company, having a combined capital, surplus, and undivided profits aggregating at least Forty Million Dollars ($40,000,000), willing to accept the office of Registration Agent on reasonable and customary terms and authorized by law to perform all the duties imposed upon it by the Bond Resolution.
(b) In the event of the resignation or removal of the Registration Agent, such Registration Agent shall pay over, assign and deliver any monies and securities held by it as Registration Agent, and all books and records and other properties held by it as Registration Agent, to its successor, or if there be no successor then appointed, to the Business Manager until such successor be appointed.
Section 6.4. Merger or Consolidation of Registration Agent.
Any corporation or association into which the Registration Agent may be converted or merged, or with which it may be consolidated, or to which it may sell or transfer its trust business and assets as a whole, or substantially as a whole, or any corporation or association resulting from any such conversion, sale, merger, consolidation, or transfer to which it is a party shall be and become successor Registration Agent hereunder and shall be vested with all the trusts, powers, discretion, immunities, privileges, and other matters as was its predecessor, without the execution or filing of any instrument or any further act, deed, or conveyance on the part of any of the parties hereto, anything herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding. Upon any such conversion, merger, consolidation, sale or transfer, the Business Manager shall have the right and option, upon notice to such converted, merged, consolidated or acquiring entity, to remove such entity and appoint a successor thereto pursuant to the procedures and requirements set forth in Section 6.3 hereof.
ARTICLE VII
DEFEASANCE OF BONDS
Section 7.1. Defeasance of Bonds.
If the School District shall pay and discharge the indebtedness evidenced by any of the Bonds in any one or more of the following ways, to wit:
(a) By paying or causing to be paid, by deposit of sufficient funds as and when required with the Registration Agent, the principal of and interest on such Bonds as and when the same become due and payable;
(b) By depositing or causing to be deposited with any trust company or financial institution whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or similar federal agency and which has trust powers ("an Agent"; which Agent may be the Registration Agent) in trust or escrow, on or before the date of maturity or redemption, sufficient money or Federal Obligations, as hereafter defined, the principal of and interest on which, when due and payable, will provide sufficient moneys to pay or redeem such Bonds and to pay premium, if any, and interest thereon when due until the maturity or redemption date (provided, if such Bonds are to be redeemed prior to maturity thereof, proper notice of such redemption shall have been given or adequate provision shall have been made for the giving of such notice);
(c) By delivering such Bonds to the Registration Agent, for cancellation by it;
and if the School District shall also pay or cause to be paid all other sums payable hereunder by the School District with respect to such Bonds, or make adequate provision therefor, and by resolution of the Governing Body instruct any such Escrow Agent to pay amounts when and as required to the Registration Agent for the payment of principal of and interest and redemption premiums, if any, on such Bonds when due, then and in that case the indebtedness evidenced by such Bonds shall be discharged and satisfied and all covenants, agreements and obligations of the School District to the holders of such Bonds shall be fully discharged and satisfied and shall thereupon cease, terminate and become void.
If the School District shall pay and discharge the indebtedness evidenced by any of the Bonds in the manner provided in either clause (a) or clause (b) above, then the registered owners thereof shall thereafter be entitled only to payment out of the money or Federal Obligations deposited as aforesaid.
Except as otherwise provided in this Section, neither Federal Obligations nor moneys deposited with the Registration Agent pursuant to this Section nor principal or interest payments on any such Federal Obligations shall be withdrawn or used for any purpose other than, and shall be held in trust for, the payment of the principal and premium, if any, and interest on said Bonds; provided that any cash received from such principal or interest payments on such Federal Obligations deposited with the Registration Agent, (A) to the extent such cash will not be required at any time for such purpose, shall be paid over to the School District as received by the Registration Agent and (B) to the extent such cash will be required for such purpose at a later date, shall, to the extent practicable, be reinvested in Federal Obligations maturing at times and in amounts sufficient to pay when due the principal and premium, if any, and interest to become due on said Bonds on or prior to such redemption date or maturity date thereof, as the case may be, and interest earned from such reinvestments shall be paid over to the School District, as received by the Registration Agent. For the purposes of this Section, Federal Obligations shall mean direct obligations of, or obligations, the principal of and interest on which are guaranteed by, the United States of America, or any agency thereof, obligations of any agency or instrumentality of the United States or any other obligations at the time of the purchase thereof are permitted investments under South Dakota Law for the purposes described in this Section, which Bonds or other obligations shall not be subject to redemption prior to their maturity other than at the option of the registered owner thereof.
ARTICLE VIII
SALE OF BONDS AND DEPOSIT OF PROCEEDS
Section 8.1. Sale of Bonds.
The Bonds shall be sold in accordance with 6-8b-10, whether publicly bid or privately placed, to the Underwriter at a price of not less than 2% of their principal amount plus accrued interest, less Original Issue Discount plus Original Issue Premium. The President, the Business Manager and Financial Advisor are authorized to take such action as is necessary to publicly sell or privately place the Bonds in accordance with SDCL § 6-8B-10. The President, the Business Manager and the Financial Advisor are further authorized to approve all forms with regard to the public bid or private placement, set all dates with regard to sale, choose the paper or electronic bidding platform, the setting of all deadlines, approving of additional papers or publications with regard to notices and to make such changes in the structuring of the terms and sale of the Bonds as they shall deem necessary. The form of the Bond set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto shall be conformed to reflect any changes, if any, as hereinbefore mentioned. The President and the Business Manager, or either of them, are hereby authorized to execute and the Business Manager is authorized to attest the Purchase Agreement with the Underwriter providing for the purchase and sale of the Bonds. The Purchase Agreement shall be in form and content acceptable to the President and Business Manager, the execution thereof by either of them to constitute conclusive evidence thereof, and approved as to form and legality by the District’s attorney; provided the Purchase Agreement effects the sale of the Bonds in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution, and is not inconsistent with the terms hereof. The President and the Business Manager, are authorized to cause the Bonds to be authenticated and delivered by the Registration Agent to the Underwriter and to execute, publish, and deliver all certificates and documents, including the Official Statement, and closing certificates and documents, as they shall deem necessary in connection with the sale and delivery of the Bonds.
Section 8.2. Official Statement.
The President, Business Manager, and the Financial Advisor are hereby authorized and directed to provide for the preparation and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement describing the Bonds in the form of the Preliminary Official Statement attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof (the "Preliminary Official Statement"). After the Bonds have been sold, the President and Business Manager shall make such completions, omissions, insertions and changes in the Preliminary Official Statement not inconsistent with this resolution as are necessary or desirable to complete it as a final Official Statement for purposes of Rule 15c2-12(e)(3) of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The President and Business Manager shall arrange for the delivery to the successful bidder on the Bonds of a reasonable number of copies of the Official Statement within seven business days after the Bonds have been sold for delivery by the Underwriter to each potential investor requesting a copy of the Official Statement.
The President and Business Manager are authorized, on behalf of the School District, to deem the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement in final form, each to be final as of its date within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12(b)(1), except for the omission in the Preliminary Official Statement of certain pricing and other information allowed to be omitted pursuant to such Rule 15c2-12(b)(1). The distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement in final form shall be conclusive evidence that each has been deemed in final form as of its date by the School District except for the omission in the Preliminary Official Statement of such pricing and other information.
Section 8.3. Approval of Investment.
The School Board of Brandon Valley School District 49-2 in accordance with SDCL §§13-16-18, 4-5-6 through 4-5-11 authorizes the Business Manager to invest the proceeds of the Bonds in the types of investments set forth in SDCL Chapter 4-5. The District authorizes the retention of Dougherty & Company, LLC for the purpose of investing the bond proceeds until completion of the project. No other District funds shall be invested by Dougherty & Company, LLC. In the event the District decides to request proposals for repurchase agreements then Dougherty & Company, LLC will act as bidding agent for the investment of bond proceeds.
Section 8.4. Tax Matters.
(a) The School District covenants and agrees with the registered owners from time to time of the Bonds that it will not take or permit to be taken by any of its officers, employees or agents any action which would cause the interest on the Bonds to become includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes under the Code and applicable Treasury Regulations (the "Regulations"), and covenants to take any and all actions within its powers to ensure that the basic interest on the Bonds will not become includable in gross income for federal income tax purposes under the Code and the Regulations.
(b) The President and the Business Manager, being the officers of the District charged with the responsibility for issuing the Bonds pursuant to this Resolution are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver to the Underwriter thereof a certificate in accordance with the provisions of Section 148 of the Code, and Section 1.148-2(b) of the Regulations, stating that on the basis of facts, estimates and circumstances in existence on the date of issue and delivery of the Bonds, it is reasonably expected that the proceeds of the Bonds will be used in a manner that would not cause the Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of Section 148 of the Code and the Regulations.
(c) The covenants in this Section impose an obligation on the District to comply with the requirements of Section 103(b) of the Code and Section 148 of the code, and such income tax regulations.
(d) The District shall file with the Secretary of the Treasury a statement concerning the Bonds containing the information required by Section 149(e) of the Code.
ARTICLE X
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 9.1. Failure to Present Bonds.
(a) Subject to the provisions of Section 4.7 hereof, in the event any Bond shall not be presented for payment when the principal or redemption price hereof becomes due, either at maturity or at the date fixed for prior redemption thereof or otherwise, and in the event monies sufficient to pay such Bond shall be held by the Registration Agent for the benefit of the Owner thereof, all liability of the School District to such Owner for the payment of such Bond shall forthwith cease, determine, and be completely discharged. Whereupon, the Registration Agent shall hold such monies, without liability for interest thereon, for the benefit of the Owner of such Bond who shall thereafter be restricted exclusively to such monies for any claim under the Resolution or on, or with respect to, said Bond.
(b) If any Bond shall not be presented for payment within a period of five years following the date when such Bond becomes due, whether by maturity or otherwise, the Registration Agent shall, subject to the provisions of any applicable escheat or other similar law, pay to the School District any monies then held by the Registration Agent for the payment of such Bond and such Bond shall (subject to the defense of any applicable statute of limitation) thereafter constitute an unsecured obligation of the School District.
Section 9.2. Payments Due on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.
In any case where the date of maturity or interest on or principal of any Bond, or the date fixed for redemption of any Bond, shall be a Saturday or Sunday or shall be, at the place designated for payment, a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions similar to the Registration Agent are authorized by law to close, then the payment of the interest on, or the principal, or the redemption price of, such Bond need not be made on such date but must be made on the next succeeding day not a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday or a day upon which banking institutions similar to the Registration Agent are authorized by law to close, with the same force and effect as if made on the date of maturity or the date fixed for redemption, and no interest shall accrue for the period after such date.
Section 9.3. Miscellaneous Acts.
The appropriate officers of the School District are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to do any and all such acts and things, and to execute, acknowledge, deliver, and, if applicable file or record, or cause to be filed or recorded, in any appropriate public offices, all such documents, instruments, and certifications, in addition to those acts, things, documents, instruments, and certifications hereinbefore authorized and approved, as may, in their discretion, be necessary or desirable to implement or comply with the intent of the Bond Resolution, or any of the documents herein authorized and approved, or for the authorization, issuance, and delivery by the School District of the Bonds.
Section 9.4. Amendment.
The School Board is hereby authorized to make such amendments to the Bond Resolution as will not impair the rights of the Bondholders.
Section 9.5. No Recourse Under Bond Resolution or on Bonds.
All stipulations, promises, agreements, and obligations of the School District contained in the Resolution shall be deemed to be the stipulations, promises, agreements, and obligations of the School District and not of any officer, director, or employee of the School District in his or her individual capacity, and no recourse shall be had for the payment of the principal of or interest on the Bonds or for any claim based the Resolution against any officer, director, or employee of the School District or against any official or individual executing the Bonds.
Section 9.6. Partial Invalidity.
If any one or more of the provisions of the Bond Resolution, or of any exhibit or attachment thereto, shall be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, by final decree of any court of lawful jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof, or of any exhibit or attachment thereto, but the Bond Resolution, and the exhibits and attachments thereto, shall be construed the same as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein, or therein, as the case may be.
Section 9.7. Continuing Disclosure.
The School District hereby covenants and agrees that it will provide financial information and material event notices as required by Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities Exchange Commission for the Bonds. The President is authorized to execute at the Closing of the sale of the Bonds, an agreement for the benefit of and enforceable by the owners of the Bonds specifying the details of the financial information and material event notices to be provided and its obligations relating thereto. Failure of the School District to comply with the undertaking herein described and to be detailed in said closing agreement, shall not be a default hereunder, but any such failure shall entitle the owner or owners of any of the Bonds to take such actions and to initiate such proceedings as shall be necessary and appropriate to cause the School District to comply with its undertaking as set forth herein and in said agreement, including the remedies of mandamus and specific performance.
Section 9.8. Conflicting Resolutions Repealed.
All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
Member Gregg Ode moved for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
Said motion was seconded by Member Jay Rasmussen, and upon vote being taken the following voted AYE: Gregg Ode, Jay Rasmussen, Jean Bender, Renee Ullom, and Mike Klumpp, and the following voted NAY: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Bender, seconded by Ullom to approve the following general business items:
1. Approve open enrollments 08-87, 08-88, and 08-90.
2. Set annual school board election date of June 17, 2008.
3. Approve request for authorization to bid for two school buses.
4. Approve Public School Exemption Request 08-68.
Motion carried.
Motion by Rasmussen, seconded by Ode to approve the following personnel items:
1. Approve the following substitutes for the 2007-08 school year: Wade Taylor, Robert Scott, Stefanie Gnirk, and Marjorie McClanahan.
2. Approve retirement/resignation by Judy Burkman, Print Shop, effective May 30, 2008.
3. Approve recommendation to hire Todd Geerdes, Assistant 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach, 3.0% (1/2 of 6.0% contract) Step 8 - $1,001.00. First half of this contract was completed by Laura Welch.
4. Approve recommendation to hire Roxie Geerdes, Assistant Softball Coach, 8.5% of Step Base - $2,995.00.
5. Approve Sheila Samsel as a long-term substitute for Laura Welch while she is out on maternity leave.
6. Approve resignation from Rob Keisacker, fifth grade at RBE, effective at the end of the 2007-08 school year.
Motion carried.
Communications received by the Central Office and Board of Education were reviewed. They included the following items:
1. Building Permit Applications – December 2007.
2. Thank you from Jeanne Lens for the poinsettia plant sent to her for a speedy recovery.
3. Thank you from Kory and Tara Scholten for the plant sent on the birth of their daughter, Addison.
4. Thank you from Tracie Ode for the poinsettia plant sent to her for a speedy recovery.
5. Thank you from Joli Gallagher for the poinsettia plant sent to her for a speedy recovery.
6. Request for maternity leave on or about April 18, 2008 from Anne Peters.
7. Thank you from James and Gina Reif for the plant sent on the birth of their daughter, Isabella.
8. Thank you from Tracie Ode for the plant sent in memory of her father.
9. Request for maternity leave beginning December 31, 2007 from Laura Welch.
10. Thank you from Laura Welch and family for flowers sent on the birth of their daughter, Miriam.
Board reports were heard. Gregg Ode reported on Transportation. The committee is looking at changes in discipline issues/actions and cell phone policy issues as well.
Mike Klumpp reported on Alternative Education. Dan Goodwin, EDEC Director, has been offered a contract through June 30, 2009. Mr. Goodwin was also selected as South Dakota’s outstanding Special Services Director of the year.
Jay Rasmussen reported on Buildings and Grounds. He gave a new facility plans update building by building.
Mike Klumpp reported on City Affairs and Legislation. Discussions on funding issues particular to Brandon Valley were held with Senator Gene Abdallah and Representative Roger Hunt on the Friday preceding the new session. Mr. Klumpp reported the following upcoming important days/events to take note of: January 19, 2008, Legislative Coffee at 9:30 a.m. at Brandon City Hall; January 30, 2008, Brandon Day at the Legislature in Pierre; February 9, 2008, Legislative Coffee at 9:30 a.m. at Brandon City Hall; and lastly, February 18, 2008, Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) Day at the Legislature in Pierre.
Jay Rasmussen reported on Safety. This committee is continuing to review the safety manual, chapter by chapter, with the next committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 13, 2008.
Travel reports were reviewed.
Gregg Ode thanked the Board of Education and staff for flowers sent for his wife’s recent hospital stay.
Motion by Ode, seconded by Rasmussen to adjourn the meeting at 9:28 p.m. Motion carried.
Signed ___________________________________
Business Manager
Approved by the Board of Education this 11th day of February, 2008
Signed ___________________________________
Chairperson