By Aberdeen Insider - February 20, 2025 in FREDERICK AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #6-2
Regular Board of Education Meeting
February 10, 2025
A regular meeting of the Frederick Area Board of Education was called to order on February 10, 2025, 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.
2025-076 Motion by Ellwein, second by Sumption to amend the agenda to include discussion item c. Ag/FFA. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
No conflict of interest disclosures.
2025-077 Motion by Ellwein, second by Sumption to approve the following consent agenda items. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
- January 13, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
- January 2025 Financial Report
- January 2025 Payroll
- District Bills
Financial Report:
General Fund- Bal 1-1-25: $594,328.22; Receipts: $85,701.48; Disbursements: $191,373.57; Bal 1-31-25: $488,656.13. Investments: Bal 1-1-25: $669,338.62; Interest: $81.22; Bal 1-31-25: $669,419.84. Ending Fund Balance: $1,158,075.97.
Imprest Fund: Bal 1-1-25: $4,397.04; Disbursements: $1,989.82; Bal 1-31-25: $2,407.22.
Capital Outlay Fund- Bal 1-1-25: $876,056.76; Receipts: $1,471.59; Disbursements: $633.30; Bal 1-31-25: $876,895.05. Investments: Bal 1-31-25: $2,065,519.41. Ending Fund Balance: $2,942,414.46.
Special Education Fund- Bal 1-1-25: $111,090.82; Receipts: $599.21; Disbursements: $28,002.07; Bal 1-31-25: $83,687.96. Investments: Bal 1-31-25: $1,379,239.75; Ending Fund Balance: $1,462,927.71.
Food Service Fund- Bal 1-1-25: $6,735.73; Receipts: $9,981.28; Disbursements: $9,939.17; Bal 1-31-25: $6,777.84.
Drivers Ed Fund: Bal 1-31-25: $208.02; Receipts: $1,600.00; Bal 1-31-25: $1,808.02.
Custodial Funds- Bal 1-1-25: $52,580.27; Receipts: $1,095.33; Disbursements: $3,699.96; Bal 1-31-25 $49,975.64.
Ovid J Stevens Scholarship: Bal 1-31-25 $.85. Investments: Bal 1-31-25: $23,349.57. Ending Fund Balance: $23,350.42.
Claims approved: General Fund salaries 91,468.14; Special Education salaries 14,025.38; Food Service salaries 3,453.39; AFLAC, supplemental insurance 1,553.43; American Funds, retirement 512.00; Delta Dental, insurance 2,303.66; EFTPS, federal income tax/Social Security/Medicare 29,817.04; ID Shield 24.40; Northern Plains Insurance Pool 18,782.50; Optilegra, vision insurance 481.98; SDRS, retirement 16,741.54; SDRS, supplemental retirement, 3,508.33; Security Benefits, retirement 2,839.18; The Standard, life insurance 261.62;. Total: $185,772.59.
Bills approved: General Fund: Aberdeen Awards, XC Awards 75.00; Agtegra, Fuel 3,750.96; Amazon Capital Services, Supplies 83.05; Anliker, Jennifer, Ed. Reimbursement 280.00; Babcock Fanily Chiropractic, DOT Physical 90.00; Brown Co Treasurer, Sewer Tax 46.89; Cash-Wa, FFVP/Concessions 1,881.36; Century Business Products, Copier Overage 356.54; Coca Cola High Bottling Co, Concessions 526.50; Cole Papers Inc, Supplies 913.46; CommTech, Laptop Management 89.99; Community Store, Concessions 7.76; Compass, Membership (TIE) 1,000; Dallmann, Jennifer, Ed. Reimbursement 280.00; FASD Imprest Fund, MISC 1,989.82; Foreman Sales & Service, Bus Repairs 5,530.05; House of Glass, Door Repairs 2,232.82; JVT, Phone 246.27; JW Pepper, Music 82.56; Kens, Concessions 498.06; Kesslers, stamps 73.00; Ketterling Photography, pictures 170.00; McQuillen Creative Group, Publishings 70.17; Menards, Supplies 240.19; Merchant Services, CC Processing 173.90; Mid-American Research Chemical, Supplies 1,443.05; Midstates Group, BBB Awards 65.00; Montana-Dakota Utilities, Utilities 5,600.18; Mosyle, Ipad Management 643.50; Pantorium Cleaners Inc, Supplies 133.40; Pirate Ship, Postage 5.25; Price Plumbing, Faucet Repair 125.00; SD DOL, Quarterly Contributions Report 25.00; SD FBLA, State Leadership Conference Registration 780.00; SP Collars Co, Supplies (J.Sumption – reimbursed) 485.49; Sumption, Jim, Fuel 63.05; State of SD, Medicaid Admin Fee 17.18; Target, Ink 84.95; Taylor Music , Supplies 34.99; Teachers Pay Teachers, Curriculum Supplements 13.50; Town of Frederick, Utilities 636.82; Valley Plains Equipment, Snowblower Parts 177.66. Capital Outlay Fund: Amazon, book 14.23; Century Business Products, copier lease 606.66. Special Education Fund: Community Store, supplies 45.01; SD Dept of Human Services, Benchmark/Aspire 384.69. Food Service Fund: Cash-Wa, food/supplies 4,472.94; Community Store, food 10.19; Mills, Meghan, lunch refund 19.75; Pantorium, supplies 124.75. Imprest Fund: Aberle, Spencer, BB Ref 125.00; Brown Co Sheriff, Fingerprints 20.00; Division of Criminal Investigation , Background Checks 43.25; Frederick School, Replenish Petty Cash (Postage) 22.70; Frericks, Kris, BB Ref 300.00; Holt, Adam, BB Ref 125.00; Kusler, Scott, BB Ref/Mileage 186.04; Lorenz, Daren, BB Ref/Mileage 336.30; Rozell, Paul, BB Ref/Mileage 335.11; Waage, Tom, BB Ref 150.00; Wanner, Andrew, BB Ref/Mileage 161.70; Weismantel, Martin, BB Ref/Mileage 184.72. Custodial Fund: Aberdeen Awards, LRC Awards 349.00; Community Store, FB Supplies 31.96; GameOne, SADD Supplies 29.62; Menards, SADD Supplies 33.94; Ole & Lena’s Pizzeria, SADD Fundraiser 3,668.00; Pizza Ranch , LRC 107.23; Target, SADD Supplies 55.00; Thatzza Pizza, GBB 104.13.
The following reports were presented:
Administration: Jeff Kosters: Superintendent/9-12 Principal/Athletic Director; Jessica Ringgenberg: K-8 Principal; Shauna Severson: Business Manager; Achen: Building Committee.
2025-078 Motion by Sumption, second by Hart to declare surplus: 3 laptops at $0 value. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2025-079 Motion by Ellwein, second by Sumption to approve the 2025-26 School Calendar. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2025-080 Motion by Hart, second by Achen to approve Policy KLB with Exhibits 1 and 2: Public Complaints about the Curriculum or Instructional Materials. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
2025-081 Motion by Achen, second by Sumption to approve Policy IIAC: Library Materials Selection and Adoption. All voted Aye. Motion carried.
Superintendent Kosters thanked the Board and recognized them for Board Member Appreciation Month.
2025-082 Motion by Sumption, second by Ellwein to adjourn at 6:48 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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