By Aberdeen Insider - November 26, 2024 in FREDERICK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #6-2
Regular Board of Education Meeting
November 11, 2024
A regular meeting of the Frederick Area Board of Education was called to order on November 11, 2024, at 6:00 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.
The meeting began with all present reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
No public comment.
2025-051 Motion by Achen, second by Hart to approve the agenda as presented. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
No conflict of interest disclosures.
2025-052 Motion by Ellwein, second by Sumption to approve the following consent agenda items. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
- October 7, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- October 2024 Financial Report
- October 2024 Payroll
- District Bills
Financial Report:
General Fund- Bal 10-1-24: $563,114.45; Receipts: $114,812.15; Disbursements: $241,533.86; Bal 10-31-24: $436,392.74. Investments: Bal 10-1-24: $609,447.62; Interest: $14,464.93; Bal 10-31-24: $623,912.55. Ending Fund Balance: $1,060,305.29.
Imprest Fund: Bal 10-1-24: $2,582.77; Receipts: $1,883.33; Disbursements: $1,969.74; Bal 10-31-24: $2,496.36.
Capital Outlay Fund- Bal 10-1-24: $635,480.83; Receipts: $23,257.88; Disbursements: $34,189.16; Bal 10-31-24: $624,549.55. Investments: Bal 10-31-24: $2,065,519.41. Ending Fund Balance: $2,690,068.96.
Special Education Fund- Bal 10-1-24: $94,856.89; Receipts: $4,396.08; Disbursements: $36,188.74; Bal 10-31-24: $63,064.23. Investments: Bal 10-31-24: $1,379,239.75; Ending Fund Balance: $1,442,303.98.
Food Service Fund- Bal 10-1-24: $2,770.54; Receipts: $10,546.28; Disbursements: $12,318.70; Bal 10-31-24 $998.12.
Drivers Ed Fund: Bal 10-31-24: $208.02.
Custodial Funds- Bal 10-1-24: $41,847.46; Receipts: $7,969.77; Disbursements: $633.25; Bal 10-31-24 $49,183.98.
Ovid J Stevens Scholarship: Bal 10-31-24 $.85. Investments: Bal 10-31-24: $23,070.62. Ending Fund Balance: $23,071.47.
Claims approved: General Fund salaries 112,178.70; Special Education salaries 17,503.00; Food Service salaries 3,814.44; EFTPS, federal income tax/Social Security/Medicare 36,645.65; AFLAC, supplemental insurance 1,056.04; American Funds, retirement 512.09; Delta Dental, insurance 2,303.66; ID Shield 40.35; Northern Plains Insurance Pool 19,406.60; The Standard, life insurance 261.62; Security Benefits, retirement 2,839.18; Optilegra, vision insurance 507.11; SD Retirement 19,783.84; SD Retirement Supplemental, 3,508.33. Total: $220,360.61.
Bills approved: General Fund: Aberdeen Awards-awards, 75.00; Achen, Stephen-fb chains, 25.00; Agtegra-fuel, 4,107.80; Amazon-supplies, 65.93; Barondeau, Janelle-fuel, 70.31; Cahill Bauer & Associates-FY24 audit, 3,062.50; Campbell, Scott-fb clock, 50.00; Cash-Wa-FFVP/concessions, 1,426.48; Century Business Products-copier overage, 525.52; Cole Papers-custodial supplies/paper, 3,348.22; Comfort Inn & Suites-state xc lodging, 436.00; Conoco-fuel, 73.53; Curriculum Associates-curriculum, 268.80; DSG-supplies, 19.69; Deubrook Area School-region xc dues, 106.66; Duenwald, Dan-asbestos, 400.00; Ellendale True Value-key, 1.49; FASD Imprest Fund-misc., 2,793.64; FCCLA-member dues, 476.00; Fire Safety First-maintenance, 316.00; Flemmer, Carli-vb line judge, 250.00; Foreman Sales & Service-bus maintenance, 650.63; Hutson, Betty Pat-vb line judge, 250.00; James Valley Tel-phone, 254.30; Jensen, Nevan-liveticket, 255.00; Jostens-yearbooks, 2,040.00; Kens-concessions, 565.52; King, James-fb chains/ref, 100.00; Knight Truck & Trailer-bus maintenance, 1,773.80; Kosters, Jeff-fb clock, 25.00; Kosters, Kennedy-jh fb official, 25.00; Lapka, Hans-fb chains/ref, 50.00; Lehmann, Shekota-vb libero tracker, 250.00; Mardian, Jon-fb chains, 50.00; McQuillen Creative Group-publishings, 92.98; Merchant Services-cc processing, 125.24; Mid-American Research Chemical-maintenance supplies, 1,306.83; Montana-Dakota Utilities-utilities, 3,386.80; Myer, Bev-vb book, 250.00; NFHS-coaching courses, 140.00; Pantorium Cleaners-supplies, 133.40; Pashen, Brock-fb official, 25.00; Prairie Winds Motel-elementary play lodging, 937.86; ProVision-bus cameras, 1,129.12; Quality Inn-FCCLA lodging, 332.40; Redfield School-region superintendent dues, 30.00; Schlosser, Rich-fb/vb clock/announcer, 350.00; SDHSAA-playoff football proceeds, 435.30; Sumption, Chris-fb chains, 50.00; Sumption, Warren-fb chains, 50.00; Target-ink, 107.24; Taylor, Trevor-fb official, 50.00; Teachers Pay Teachers-curriculum supplements, 17.89; Town of Frederick-utilities, 663.05; Vetter, Sam-fb chains, 25.00; Warner School-region business mgr dues, 75.00. Capital Outlay Fund: Amazon-books, 21.89; Century Business Products-copier lease, 306.66; Dakota Outdoors-fitness center equipment, 3,545.00; McGough Construction-construction manager, 8,485.00. Special Education Fund: Avera-ot/pt, 10,146.36. Food Service Fund: Buller Fixture Company-cart, 456.52; Cash-Wa-food/supplies, 6,607.60; Child & Adult Nutrition-commodities processing, 135.50; Community Store-food, 19.16; The Meathouse-beef processing, 1,504.00; Pantorium-supplies, 83.25. Imprest Fund: Black Hills Playhouse-elementary play, 1,490.00; Brown Co. Sheriff-fingerprints, 20.00; DCI-background check, 43.25; First National Bank-state xc meals, 478.00; Groton School District-marching band registration, 40.00; Kusler, Brandon-fb ref/mileage, 134.97; Steinwandt, Josh-fb ref/mileage, 134.58; Steinwandt, Tim-fb ref/mileage, 134.58; Weismantel, Marty-fb ref/mileage, 183.50; Witlock, Scott-fb ref/mileage, 134.76. Custodial Fund: Amazon-FBLA supplies, 10.00; Brotzel, Julie-SADD expenses, 85.87; BSN Sports-fb jerseys, 362.74; Comfort Inn & Suites-state xc lodging, 109.00; Hobby Lobby-FBLA supplies, 29.24; Lisa’s Embroidery, xc supplies, 56.00; Subway-xc meal, 111.52; Target-FBLA supplies, 87.59.
The following reports were presented:
Administration: Jeff Kosters: Superintendent/9-12 Principal/Athletic Director; Jessica Ringgenberg: K-8 Principal; Shauna Severson: Business Manager
Building: Achen/Hart
Investments and a potential property acquisition by the football field were discussed
2025-053 Motion by Sumption, second by Hart to approve the District Improvement Plan. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2025-054 Motion by Ellwein, second by Sumption to approve the following volunteers for junior high girls basketball: Holly Lapka, Jon Meidinger and Jim Sumption. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2025-055 Motion by Achen, second by Hart to set the Driver Education course fee at $200.00. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2025-056 Motion by Sumption, second by Ellwein to offer a contract to Jim Sumption for JH Boys Basketball. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
The board would like to recognize the following participants for making it to the State Cross Country meet: Katie Bretsch, Tate Dosch, Titus Kippley, Andrew Schlosser, Howard Sumption and Milo Sumption. Congratulations to the MathCounts team of Ruby Dallmann, Andrew Schlosser, McKenna Sumption and Tristan Tschappat for placing 2nd and Tristan for also placing 4th overall. Finally, congratulations to the Leola/Frederick Titan football team for advancing to the 2nd round of playoffs.
2025-057 Motion by Hart, second by Ellwein to adjourn at 6:37 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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