By Aberdeen Insider - April 30, 2026 in FREDERICK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #6-2
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 14, 2026
A regular meeting of the Frederick Area Board of Education as called to order on April 14, 2026, at 7:02 p.m. by President Rich Schlosser. Members present were Rich Achen, Jon Ellwein, Alex Hart and Eric Sumption. Also present were Superintendent/9-12 Principal/Athletic Director Jeff Kosters, PreK-8 Principal Jessica Ringgenberg and Business Manager Shauna Severson. In attendance: Joel Sumption and Steph Sumption; others were also present via Zoom.
The meeting began with all present reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
No public comment.
2026-101 Motion by Hart, second by Sumption to approve the agenda as presented. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
No conflict of interest disclosures.
2026-102 Motion by Achen, second by Ellwein to approve the following consent agenda items. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
a. March 9, 2026 Regular Meeting and March 24, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
b. March 2026 Financial Report
c. March 2026 Payroll
d. District Bills
Financial Report:
General Fund: Bal 3-1-26: $15,386.23; Receipts: $103,977.59; Disbursements: $210,792.94; Bal 3-31-26: $15,386.23. Investments: Bal 3-1-26: $988,905.08; Interest: $982.23; Bal 3-31-26: $989,887.31. Ending Fund Balance: $898,458.19.
Imprest Fund: Bal 3-1-26: $5,136.86; Receipts: $472.20; Disbursements: $354.20; Bal 3-31-26: $5,254.86.
Capital Outlay Fund: Bal 3-1-26: $596,692.83; Receipts: $24,177.96; Disbursements: $163,735.46; Balance 3-31-26: $457,135.33. Investments: Bal 3-1-26: $2,693,060.84; Interest: $2,187.76; Bal 3-31-26: $2,695,248.60. Ending Fund Balance: $3,152,383.93.
Special Education Fund: Bal 3-1-26: $67,617.90; Receipts: $5,759.75; Disbursements: $23,389.81; Bal 3-31-26: $49,987.84. Investments: Bal 3-31-26: $1,307,468.23; Interest: $1,294.80; Bal 3-31-26: $1,308,763.03. Ending Fund Balance: $1,358,750.87.
Food Service Fund: Bal 3-1-26: $17,198.41; Receipts: $11,870.33; Disbursements: $11,835.27; Bal 3-31-26 $17,233.47.
Drivers Ed Fund: 3-31-26: $6,747.60.
Custodial Funds: Bal 3-1-26: $68,840.77; Receipts: $19,457.35; Disbursements: $23,527.16; 3-31-26 $64,770.96.
Ovid J Stevens Scholarship: Bal 3-31-26 $.85. Investments: Bal 3-31-26: $21,913.29. Ending Fund Balance: $21,914.14.
Claims approved: General Fund salaries 110,459.65; Special Education salaries 13,643.01; Food Service salaries 3,814.85; AFLAC-supplemental insurance 1,874.73; American Funds-retirement 225.00; Delta Dental-insurance 2,303.66; EFTPS-federal income tax/Social Security/Medicare 33,200.31; ID Shield-identify theft, 8.45; Northern Plains Insurance Pool-insurance 20,822.50; Optilegra-insurance 442.57; SDRS-retirement 18,243.62; SDRS Supplemental-retirement 3,483.33; Security Benefits-retirement 2,739.18; The Standard-life insurance 182.52; Total: $201,443.38.
Bills approved: General Fund: Aberdeen Awards-GBB awards 60.00; Aberdeen Recreation-title night giveaway 25.00; ACT Education Corp-ACT materials 648.00; Agtegra-fuel 3,756.90; Amazon Capital Services-classroom supplies/equipment 2,055.21; American Red Cross-training courses 2,016.00; Avera St. Luke’s-PT athletes 409.92; BP-fuel 51.59; Caseys-prom supplies 80.35; Cash-Wa Direct-prom 239.05; Cash-Wa Distributing Fargo Division-FFVP 1,126.10; Century Business Products-copier overage 573.10; Cole Papers-supplies 1,182.95; Dakota Outdoors-fitness center service 135.00; Dollar Tree-title supplies 13.28; Dominos-post prom meal 336.00; Farmers Union Oil-repair/parts 77.41; FASD Imprest Fund-misc 354.20; Glazier Drive-FB media 144.00; JVT-phone 252.56; Johnson, Bruce-facility usage 1,000.00; Jostens-diplomas 115.35; JW Pepper-music 43.99; McLeods-checks 125.22; McQuillen Creative Group-publishings 114.40; Merchant Services-CC processing fees 127.50; Mid-American Research Chemical-supplies 516.22; Midco-fitness center cable 109.15; Midstates Group-BBB trophies 102.15; Midwest Pest Control-pest control 58.75; Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.-utilities 5,269.32; Mueller, Jeff-winter sports worker 60.00; Northern State University-e-learning 68.42; Pantorium Cleaners Inc-supplies 133.40; Power Systems-track supplies 349.26; Prorate Services-DOT testing 40.00; SASD-supt membership 621.00; Schwan Electric-service 323.23; State of SD-Medicaid admin fee 24.59; Taylor Music-repairs 84.00; Teachers Pay Teachers-curriculum supplements 9.38; The Lodge-AD conference lodging 255.00; Town of Frederick-utilities 636.29; USPS-stamped envelopes 946.50; Valley Plains Equipment-snowblower repair 640.57; WalMart-prom/title supplies 368.04. Capital Outlay Fund: Century Business Products-copier lease 306.66; Lamb Motor Company-Ford Expedition Max 62,821.00; MRG Hauff-track uniforms 4,450.00. Special Education Fund: Avera St. Luke’s-OT/PT 7,680.88; Johnson Morgan-supplies 17.74; Parent-mileage 60.00.
Food Service Fund: Bricks TV & Appliance-service 1,794.83; Cash-Wa Distributing-food/supplies 7,411.73; Child & Adult Nutrition-commodities processing 638.98; Kens-food/supplies 20.73; Pantorium Cleaners Inc-supplies 130.00.
Imprest Fund: Dacotah Prairie Museum Foundation-art registration 90.00; Kosters, Jeff-AD conference meals/mileage 255.00; SDHSAA-BBB Sodak16 expense 9.20. Custodial Funds: Aberdeen Area Humane Society-FBLA donations 400.00; Aberdeen Awards-LRC 155.00; Aberdeen Christian School-hosting site expenses 300.00; Amazon Capital Services-FFA supplies 797.60; Creative Rewards & Specialties-region plaques 80.00; Culvers-FBLA 25.66; DSS Image Apparel-XC/track apparel 796.00; DeSpiegler, Gregg-ref/mileage 217.40; Deutsch, Patrick-ref/mileage 236.76; Deutsch, Scott-ref/mileage 248.20; Dominos-FBLA 51.83; Donat, Eric-ref/mileage 197.80; Frericks, Kris-ref/mileage 194.04; Gaikowski, Bryan-ref/mileage 358.36; Gauer, Brad-ref/mileage 453.12; Groton Area School-FFA CDE 191.00; Hobby Lobby-FFA 3.18; Hutson, Betty Pat-worker 25.00; GBB worker 575.00; Kesslers-FFA 52.64; Kosters, Christine-worker 25.00; Kosters, Jeff-region chair 500.00; Kosters, Kennedy-worker 25.00; Kurth, Travis-ref/mileage 357.74; Leola School-hosting site expenses 150.00; Maag, Josh-ref/mileage 122.76; Milbank School-FFA CDE 212.00; National FFA Organization-supplies 922.50; Northwestern Area School-FFA CDE 115.00; Ole & Lena’s Pizzeria-FFA fundraiser 4,200.38; Paulson, Matt-ref/mileage 390.60; Pizza Ranch-LRC 183.83; Redfield School-FFA CDE 118.00; Ruesink, Doug-ref/mileage 304.36; Runnings-FFA 21.19; Sams Club-FFA 138.42; Schlosser, Rich-worker 25.00; SDHSAA-region share 7,001.30; SDSU Agronomy & Precision-FFA supplies 247.50; Severson, Shauna-treasurer 100.00; Target-teacher slush/FBLA 188.28; Thrill Hills-FFA 318.00; Tiospa Zina Tribal School-hosting site expenses 150.00; USPS-FFA 11.95; VanTilburg, Trevor-worker 25.00; Veflin, Wade-ref/mileage 205.56; WalMart-FFA 418.91; Warner School-hosting site expenses 125.00; Watering Can-FFA 200.00; Waubay School-hosting site expenses 150.00; Weismantel, Marty-ref/mileage 171.20; Wilmot School-hosting site expenses 125.00; Zimmerman, Kim-ref/mileage 117.72.
The following reported to the Board: Jeff Kosters: Superintendent/9-12 Principal/Athletic Director, Jessica Ringgenberg: Prek-8 Principal, Shauna Severson: Business Manager, NCSEC Committee: Sumption and Building Committee: Achen/Hart. Joel and Steph Sumption discussed the Ag Building.
Two valid petitions were filed for two open 3-year school board positions beginning July 1. Pursuant to SDCL, Derik Bretsch and Troy Podoll are declared elected without opposition. No school board election will be held on June 2, 2026.
2026-103 Sumption introduced and moved the adoption of Resolution 2026-002 – 2026-27 SDHSAA Membership
Resolution, second by Hart. Upon roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. A copy of the resolution can be found in the
business office.
2026-104 Motion by Sumption, second by Ellwein to approve the 2026-27 NCSEC District Membership Agreement. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2026-105 Ellwein introduced and moved the adoption of Resolution 2026-003 – ASBPT Bylaws Resolution and approve the 2026-27 ASBPT Workers’ Compensation Fund Participation Agreement, Adoption and Renewal, second by
Sumption. Upon roll call, all voted Aye. Motion carried. A copy of the resolution can be found in the business office.
2026-106 Motion by Achen, second by Hart to accept the resignations of Caitlin Beckman – Library/E-Mentor and Will Kadlec – Asst. GBB Coach. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2026-107 Motion by Sumption, second by Ellwein to amend the 2026-27 School Calendar to move Homecoming to September 4, 2026. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2026-108 Motion by Hart, second by Achen to authorize the purchase of a 2026 Ford Expedition Max from Lamb Motor Co. utilizing the State of South Dakota bid. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
The board would like to recognize and thank Caitlin Beckman for her time with the district as well as Will Kadlec for his year as the Asst. GBB coach. Congratulations to the JH and HS teams for taking Third Place at the Quiz Bowl and Erik Losure for being accepted into NDSU’s Honors College earning a full scholarship. Special Recognition Science Fair awards were awarded to: Gage Burns (2), Howard Sumption & Jayden Ellwein, Andrew Schlosser & Tristan Tschappat and Milo Sumption & Erik Losure – congratulations to those students. Finally, congratulations to the following FBLA students: 1st Place awards-Erik Losure, Howard Sumption, Ian Nickelson & Jayden Ellwein, Jax Holmes (2); 2nd Place awards-Erik Losure (2) and Milo Sumption; 3rd Place awards-Kalyce Achen, Erik Losure (2), Howard Sumption & Ian Nickelson & Jayden Ellwein; 4th Place awards-Kalyce Achen and Jax Holmes; 5th Place award-Jax Holmes.
2026-109 Motion by Achen, second by Ellwein to go into executive session at 8:02 p.m. for SDCL 1-25-2 (1) Personnel and SDCL 1-25-2 (4) Negotiations. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
Schlosser declared the board out of executive session at 9:51 p.m.
2026-109 Motion by Sumption, second by Hart to approve the 2026-27 Negotiated Agreement and Staff Handbook. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2026-110 Motion by Hart, second by Sumption to offer 2026-27 Certified Contracts: Jennifer Anliker, Jennifer Bagley, Braden Freeman, Sadie Hanna, William Kadlec, Jackie Kessler, Christine Kosters, Melissa Meidinger, Shelby Nash, Brock Pashen, Jennifer Pashen, Caitlin Podoll, Ashley Schmidt, Faith Schulte, Ashley Sumption, Sarah Sumption,
Maggie Ulmer, Tonya Zinter. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2026-111 Motion by Ellwein, second by Achen to offer 2026-27 Non-Certified Employee Work Agreements: Jennifer Bagley-Transportation, Josh Bagley-Bus Maintenance Supervisor, Janel Bergan-Paraprofessional, Michelle Dosch-Paraprofessional, Janet Elsen-Paraprofessional, Faye Gunther-Head Cook, Christine Kosters-Transportation, Jeff Kosters-Transportation, Kristi Kosters- Asst. Custodian, Zachary Kosters-Head Custodian, Liz Labesky-Paraprofessional, Dana Maunu-Summer Grounds Maintenance, Brock Pashen-Winter Grounds Maintenance, Lance Podoll-Transportation, David Score-Transportation, Michelle Sumption-Asst. Cook, Keith Underberg-Transportation. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2026-112 Motion by Hart, second by Sumption to offer 2026-27 Administrative Contracts: Julie Brotzel-Technology
Coordinator, Christine Kosters-Special Education Director, Jeff Kosters-Superintendent/Dean of Students & Athletic
Director/Transportation Director, Shauna Severson-Business Manager. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2026-113 Motion by Ellwein, second by Achen to offer 2026-27 FASD Coaching and Extra-Curricular Contracts: Braden Freeman-Extra Duty Band & Chorus, Faye Gunther-Concessions, Wayne Haas-Asst. Track, Jackie Kessler-FFA Advisor/SAE, Jeff Kosters-Drivers Education, Brock Pashen-Yearbook, Megan Russo-Asst. Track, Shauna Severson-FBLA Advisor, Sarah Sumption-Head Track & Science Fair. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2026-114 Motion by Sumption, second by Hart to offer 2026-27 Leola-Frederick Coop Coaching Contracts: Jeff Kosters-Head FB, Kennedy Kosters-Asst. FB, Brock Pashen-Head BBB, Alex Sumption-Asst. BBB. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2026-115 Motion by Ellwein, second by Sumption to adjourn at 9:53 p.m. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
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Rich Schlosser, President Shauna Severson, Business Manager
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