By Aberdeen Insider - October 2, 2025 in FREDERICK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #6-2
NOTICE OF 9/17/25 REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES
A regular meeting of the Frederick Area Board of Education was called to order on September 17, 2025, at 7:00 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. Other members of the community were present; a full list is available in the business office.
The meeting began with all present reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following individuals spoke during public comment: Alex Russo, Stacy Bretsch, Derik Bretsch, Daisy Christianson, Lance Podoll, Troy Podoll, Jim Sumption and David Clark.
2026-023 Motion by Achen, second by Hart to amend the agenda to move “Executive Session for SDCL 1-25-2 (1) – Personnel” before Action Items, move “Approve Liveticket Compensation” to Discussion Items and change 8g. to “Resignations” All voted Aye. Motion carried.
No conflict of interest disclosures.
2026-024 Motion by Hart, second by Sumption to approve the following consent agenda items. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
- August 11, 2025 Regular/Reorganizational Meeting Minutes
- August 2025 Financial Report
- August 2025 Payroll
- District Bills
Financial Report:
General Fund- Last Checking Balance: $530,859.47; Fiscal Year Adjustments: ($10,542.98); Bal 8-1-25: $520,316.49; Receipts: $106,316.96; Disbursements: $158,850.84; Bal 8-31-25: $467,782.61. Investments: Bal 8-1-25: $1,007,222.24; Interest: $81.42; Bal 8-31-25: $1,007,303.66. Ending Fund Balance: $1,475,086.27.
Imprest Fund: Bal 8-1-25: $4,872.84; Disbursements: $2,819.95; Bal 8-31-25: $2,052.89.
Capital Outlay Fund: Bal 8-1-25: $31,499.17; Receipts: $1,321.86; Disbursements: $19,062.47; Bal 8-31-25: $13,758.56. Investments: Bal 8-31-25: $2,915,519.41. Ending Fund Balance: $2,929,277.97.
Special Education Fund- Checking: Bal 8-1-25: $45,766.55; Receipts: $439.86; Disbursements: $15,343.68; Bal 8-31-25: $30,862.73. Investments: Bal 8-31-25: $1,379,239.75; Ending Fund Balance: $1,410,102.48.
Food Service Fund: Bal 8-1-25: $2,194.07; Receipts: $7,044.75; Disbursements: $1,024.80; Bal 8-31-25 $8,214.02.
Drivers Ed Fund: Bal 8-31-25: $1,132.60.
Custodial Funds: Last Checking Balance: $45,960.94; Fiscal Year Adjustments: $43.71; Bal 8-1-25: $45,004.65; Receipts: $2,431.87; Disbursements: $3,519.46; 8-31-25 $44,917.06.
Ovid J Stevens Scholarship: Checking: Bal 8-31-25 $.85. Investments: Bal 8-31-25: $21,627.99. Ending Fund Balance: $21,628.84.
Claims approved: General Fund salaries 67,138.78; Special Education salaries 6,951.70; AFLAC, supplemental insurance 1,404.19; American Funds, retirement 512.09; Delta Dental, insurance 2,376.18; EFTPS, federal income tax/Social Security/Medicare 20,703.99; ID Shield, identify theft, 24.40; Northern Plains Insurance Pool 18,782.50; Optilegra, vision insurance 432.33; SDRS, retirement 12,353.12; SDRS Supplemental, retirement 25.00; Security Benefits, retirement 2,364.18; The Standard, life insurance 260.21; Total: $133,328.67.
Bills approved: General Fund: Agtegra-fuel 1,358.13; Agtegra-leola bulk-fuel 45.86; Amazon- supplies 2,201.38; AmericInn Mitchell-ag lodging 409.44; ASB Property/Liability Fund-property/liability insurance 66,235.00; ASBPT Workers Compensation Fund-workers comp 25-26 13,582.00; Avera Health-DOT testing 40.00; Avera St. Luke’s-sway concussion testing 151.63; Bagley, Joshua-background check postage 1.90; Brown County Landfill-waste disposal 12.25; Bsn Sports-gbb uniforms 4,492.80; Cash-Wa Direct-concessions 803.22; CWD-ffvp 2,395.87; Cengage-workbooks 115.50; Century Business Products-copier overage 398.26; Coca-Cola-concessions 1,605.50; Cole Papers-supplies 1,505.10; Commtech-server 7,864.46; Community Store-concessions leftovers 50.00; Compass-membership 1,000.00; Council on College Admission-counselor workshop 55.00; Days Inn Pierre-lodging 71.00; Farmers Union Oil-service 534.29; FASD Imprest fund-misc. 2,819.95; Foreman Sales & Service-parts 50.54; Generation Genius-subscription 125.00; Hanna, Sadie-education reimbursement 500.00; House of Glass-re-key doors 415.57; Innovative Office Solutions-supplies 651.98; JVT-phone 424.99; Johnson Controls Fire Protection-fire alarm service 2,318.16; Johnson Controls-tech room ptac unit 8,287.50; Ken’s-concessions 103.35; Kessler, Jackie-games/travel reimbursement 161.98; Kosters, Jeffrey-mileage 183.60; Lake Region Conference-25-26 conference dues 300.00; Langs-service 165.00; Mac’s-supplies 6.76; Mcleod’s-supplies 124.75; Mcquillen Creative Group-publishing 97.76; Menards-supplies 395.41; Merchant Services-cc proccessing fees 197.43; MARC-supplies 2,857.02; Midstates group-supplies 126.45; MDU-utilities 2,241.76; Music Play Online-subscription 200.00; NCSEC-local share 12,500.00; Pantorium Cleaners-supplies 133.40; Pashen, Brock-education reimbursement 455.95; Pirate Ship-postage 9.56; Planbook-lesson plans subscription 324.00; Podoll, Caitlin-education reimbursement 500.00; Popplers Music-all-state music 100.35; Sams Club-homecoming food 103.81; Scholastic-news subscriptions 335.20; Schwan Electric-service 403.63; Scooters-gift cards-welcome inservice 20.00; SDASBO-BM conference registration 100.00; SDBCA-coach membership 32.98; SDHSCA-coach memberships 94.40; Severson, Shauna-supplies 18.56; SD DOT-hwy sign 24.00; Sumption, Alex-dot physical 115.00; Sumption, Sarah-education reimbursement 151.50; Target-gift cards-welcome inservice 20.00; Teachers pay teachers-curriculum supplements 184.00; The Secret Stories-books 16.99; Town of Frederick-utilities 633.52; Ulmer, Maggie-paint 83.64; Vanmeter entertainment-prom DJ 1,100.00; Walmart-supplies/homecoming food/gift Cards-welcome inservice 111.22; Watch Game Film-FB Subscription 300.00. Capital Outlay Fund: C&B Operations-mower 10,266.50; Century Business Products-copier lease 306.66. Special Education Fund: Lesson Pix-subscription 36.00; NCSEC-24,103.53. Food Service Fund: Cash-Wa Distributing-food 7,588.79; Community Store-food 14.46; Pantorium Cleaners-supplies 130.00; WalMart-food 72.60. Imprest Fund: Aberle, Spencer-FB Ref/Mileage 159.72; ARCC Music-Music Registration Fee 50.00; DeVine, Valeree-VB Ref/Mileage 133.60; Dickey Co Sheriff-Fingerprints 10.00; Division of Criminal Investigation-Background Check 43.25; Edmunds Central School-XC Registration Fee 35.00; First National Bank-Cash Boxes 1,500.00; Huber, CJ-FB Ref/Mileage 159.90; Lorenz, Darren-FB Ref/Mileage 185.40; Moench, Jordon-FB Ref/Mileage 159.36; NSU-Music Registration Fee 65.00; Pitz, Dustin-FB Ref/Mileage 168.72; Redfield School-XC Registration Fee 50.00; Shortt, Chelsee-VB Ref 100.00. Custodial Fund: Brown Co Fair Foundation-XC 5k race 260.00; Community Store-FBLA backpacks 7.82; Dollar General-FBLA backpack program 23.73; Kosters, Jeff-LRC chair 300.00; Pizza Ranch-LRC meeting 107.23; Severson, Shauna-LRC treasurer 300.00; Target-FBLA backpack program 42.77; WalMart-FBLA backpack program 159.92.
The following reports were presented:
Administration: Jeff Kosters: Superintendent/9-12 Principal/Athletic Director; Jessica Ringgenberg: K-8 Principal, Shauna Severson: Business Manager
Liveticket compensation was discussed. No action taken.
2026-025 Motion by Sumption, second by Ellwein to go into executive session at 7:27 p.m. for 1-25-2 (1) Personnel. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
Schlosser declared the board out of executive session at 8:24 p.m.
2026-026 Motion by Sumption, second by Achen to approve Jon Bender as a volunteer. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2026-027 Motion by Sumption, second by Ellwein to offer and approve the contract to Jennifer Bagley for Bus Route Driver – $20/route. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2026-028 Motion by Hart, second by Ellwein to offer and approve the contract to Sarah Sumption for Head Track Coach – $3993.84. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2026-029 Motion by Achen, second by Sumption to approve the Certified Contract Addendum for Sadie Hannah for $1800.00. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2026-030 Motion by Sumption, second by Hart to approve the submission of the Annual Financial Report – SDCL 13-8-47. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2026-031 Motion by Sumption, second by Hart to approve the resignation from Misty Dosch effective October 2, 2025 and Jessica Ringgenberg effective June 30, 2026. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2026-032 Motion by Achen, second by Ellwein to adopt the 2025-2026 Budget and certify real tax levy request for payable 2026 to the County Auditor for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
General Fund: Max – 1.125 mills per 1000 ag valuation, 2.518 mills per 1000 non-ag OO valuation, 5.211 mills per 1000 non-ag other/utilities valuation; Opt Out: $150,000 (perpetual) and $210,000, Total Opt Out; $360,000. Capital Outlay: $620,400. Special Education: .372 mills per 1000 valuation.
Changes since budget publishing: Expenditures: General – Total $4,410.00: 10 1130-HS Programs +1,100.00, 10 2220-Ed Media Services +8,000.00, 10 2310-Board of Ed Services (9,183.00), 10 6200-Female Activities +4,493.00; Capital Outlay – Total +$10,267.00: 21 2540-Operation & Maintenance of Plant Services +10,267.00
Revenue: General – Total $4,410.00: 10 1000-Local +9,500.00, 10 3000-State (9,373.00), 10 4000-Federal +7,282.00, Cash on Hand-(2,999.00); Capital Outlay – Total +$10,267.00: Cash on Hand-+10,267.00.
The board would like to thank Monica Hein, Jessica Ringgenberg, Nancy Swanson and Amanda Wolbeck for their donated produce to our Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program at the school. Also, a thank you to Misty Dosch for her time with the district and Jessica Ringgenberg for her twenty years as both an educator and administrator.
2026-033 Motion by Sumption, second by Hart to adjourn at 8:33 p.m. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
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Rich Schlosser, President
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Shauna Severson, Business Manager
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