By Aberdeen Insider - August 27, 2026 in FREDERICK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #6-2
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 10, 2026
A regular meeting of the Frederick Area Board of Education was called to order on August 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. by President Derik Bretsch. Members present were Rich Achen, Alex Hart, Troy Podoll and Rich Schlosser. Also present were Superintendent Jeff Kosters, Principal Alexis Liknes and Business Manager Shauna Severson. Other members of the community were in attendance and via zoom.
The meeting began with all present reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Brock Pashen spoke during public comment.
2027-013 Motion by Schlosser, second by Podoll to approve the agenda as presented. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
No conflict of interest disclosures.
2027-014 Motion by Hart, second by Achen to approve the following consent agenda items. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
- July 13, 2026 Regular/Reorganizational Meeting and July 30, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
- July 2026 Financial Report
- July 2026 Payroll
- District Bills
Financial Report:
General Fund- Bal 7-1-26: $341,742.40; Receipts: $154,455.99; Disbursements: $163,141.46; Bal 7-31-26: 333,056.93. Investments: Bal 7-1-26: $953,803.27; Interest: $15.43; Bal 7-31-26: $953,818.70. Ending Fund Balance: $1,286,875.63.
Imprest Fund: Bal 7-1-26: $5,867.31; Disbursements: $78.00; Bal 7-31-26: $5,789.31.
Capital Outlay Fund: Bal 7-1-26: $274,824.42; Receipts: $11,217.29; Disbursements: $166,698.26; Bal 7-31-26: $119,343.45. Investments: Bal 7-1-26: $2,786,763.06; Interest: $34.37; Bal 7-31-26: $2,786,797.43. Ending Fund Balance: $2,906,140.88.
Special Education Fund- Checking: Bal 7-1-26: $42,518.44; Receipts: $4,186.77; Disbursements: $16,990.69; Bal 7-31-26: $29,714.52. Investments: Bal 7-31-26: $1,327,554.16; Interest: $20.35; Bal 7-31-26: $1,327,574.51; Ending Fund Balance: $1,357,289.03.
Food Service Fund: Bal 7-1-26: $899.97; Receipts: $5,292.36; Disbursements: $1,709.73; Bal 7-31-26 $4,482.60.
Drivers Ed Fund: Bal 7-31-26: $2,769.85.
Custodial Funds: Bal 7-1-26: $63,588.67; Receipts: $1,497.96; Disbursements: $3,283.94; Bal 7-31-26 $61,802.69.
Ovid J Stevens Scholarship: Checking: Bal 7-31-26 $.85. Investments: Bal 7-31-26: $19,198.58. Ending Fund Balance: $19,199.43.
Claims approved: General Fund salaries 68,439.19; Special Education salaries 6,970.21; Food Service salaries 508.20; AFLAC, supplemental insurance 1,794.78; American Funds, retirement 235.00; Delta Dental, insurance 2,379.82; EFTPS, federal income tax/Social Security/Medicare 20,575.97; ID Shield, identify theft, 8.45; Northern Plains Insurance Pool 28,102.70; Optilegra, vision insurance 388.50; SDRS, retirement 12,469.30; Security Benefits, retirement 2,356.70; The Standard, life insurance 136.78; Total: $144,365.60.
Bills approved: General Fund: Agtegra-Fuel 1,070.94; Allied Climate Professionals LLC-HVAC Services 4,379.30; Amazon Capital Services-Supplies 613.35; ASBPT-Cyber Liability 1,932.29; ASBSD-Workshop 805.39; Babcock Family Chiropractic-DOT Physical 120.00; Bretsch, Derik-Fingerprints 20.00; Brick’s TV & Appliance-Service 555.00; Cedar Shore Resort-Conference Lodging 262.70; Century Business Products-Copier Overage 102.11; Community Store-Supplies/Incentives 82.73; Counselor Keri-Curriculum Supplements 56.50; DSG-Supplies 2,278.15; FASD Imprest Fund-Misc. 78.00; Frederick Athletic Association-Leftover Concessions 50.00; Innovative-Supplies 141.98; Internal Revenue Service-Tax Increase 10.94; Jostens-Yearbooks 504.40; JW Pepper-Supplies 807.99; Lyft-FBLA NLC Transportation 191.11; Math Stackers-Supplies 89.00; McQuillen Creative Group-Publishings/Ad 342.91; Menards-Supplies 988.55; Merchant Services-CC Processing Fees 94.45; Midco-Fitness Center Cable 109.15; Midstates Group-Ag Award 7.43; Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.-Utilities 2,550.92; MRG Hauff-Supplies 293.75; NetSupport-Technology Services 939.55; NVC-Phone 245.62; Pantorium Cleaners Inc-Supplies 170.90; Price Plumbing-Flooring Services 370.00; Quality Inn-Ag Lodging 229.23; Ramada-Track Lodging 1,944.00; Rochester 100-Supplies 176.74; SchoolMate-Supplies 276.25; Schwan Electric-Service 1,388.43; SDHSCA-Coach Memberships 114.40; SDIAAA-AD Membership 208.00; Sheyenne Transport-Summer Bus Maintenance 15,445.88; Teachers Pay Teachers-Curriculum Supplements 221.73; Town of Frederick-Utilities 627.69; Watch Game Film-FB Game Film 300.00. Capital Outlay Fund: Amazon Capital Services-Laptop 1,649.99; Apple Inc.-Ipads/Cases 10,540.00; BSN Sports-Track Uniforms 2,860.00; Century Business Products-Copier Lease 306.66; Goodheart-Willcox Publisher-Ag Curriculum 1,325.80; Innovative-Desk 3,031.95; Rep Fitness-Fitness Center Flooring 520.26; Sumption Real Estate-Building Lease-July 25,000.00; Sumption Real Estate-Building Lease-August 25,000.00. Special Education Fund: Avera-OT/PT 2,235.84; Cedar Shore Resort-Conference Lodging 349.66; Kosters, Christine-Conference Meals 60.00. Food Service Fund: Amazon Capital Services-Supplies 44.99; Buller Fixture Company-Oven 7,756.00; Sheraton-Conference Lodging 308.96; Uline-Supplies 193.45; Webstaurant Store-Supplies 72.75. Imprest Fund: Division of Criminal Investigation-Background Check 50.00; Kosters, Jeff-Conference Meals 28.00. Custodial Fund: Aberdeen Awards-LRC Awards 2,804.00; Dakota State FB-FB Camp 1,920.00; Holey Moley-FBLA NLC Event 173.20; Hotel Indigo-FBLA Meal 141.24; Leola School District-GBB Account 234.94; Pizza Ranch-FB Meal 230.27; Podoll, Troy-GBB Camp 245.00; Tourism Tickets-FBLA NLC Event 235.44.
The following reports were presented:
Administration: Jeff Kosters: Superintendent/Athletic Director; Alexis Liknes: Principal, Shauna Severson: Business Manager
Committees: NCSEC: Schlosser; Building: Achen/Bretsch (Concrete work for Ag Building as started per Sumptions; TW Construction general contractor); Co-op: Hart/Podoll (Trevor Taylor has been hired for JH FB; Asst VB still open); ASBSD Join Convention: Bretsch (Surveys to households; Student of the month).
Scott Campbell with First National Bank presented.
2027-015 Motion by Podoll, second by Hart to open advertisement for bids for A/C and heat in the gym. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2027-016 Motion by Podoll, second by Schlosser to approve the purchase of an Autonomous Scrubber and Workstation from Innovative Office Solutions. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
Music Concerts were discussed. They will remain at 7:00 pm.
2027-017 Motion by Schlosser, second by Hart to increase the hourly driving rate from $15.00 to $20.00 for the 2026-2027 school year. All voted Aye; Podoll abstained. Motion carried.
2027-018 Motion by Schlosser, second by Achen to approve Don Nickelson as a volunteer. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2027-019 Motion by Hart, second by Achen to set Live Ticket Film and Production rates: $25.00/game for volleyball and basketball; $50.00/game for football. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2027-020 Motion by Achen, second by Podoll approve Open Enrollments 2627-5, 2627-6, 2627-7, 2627-8, 2627-9 and 2627-10. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2027-021 Motion by Schlosser, second by Hart to update Policy BBF. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2027-022 Motion by Podoll, second by Achen to go into executive session at 7:51 p.m. for 1-25-2 (1) Personnel. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
Bretsch declared the board out of executive session at 9:31 p.m.
Surveys for parents were discussed as well as surveys for taxpayers. Administration will ensure the surveys are sent out and they are to be returned to the Business Manager.
2027-023 Motion by Hart, second by Schlosser to adjourn at 9:35 p.m. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
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Derik Bretsch, President Shauna Severson, Business Manager
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