By Aberdeen Insider - August 27, 2026 in WARNER SCHOOL DISTRICT
AUGUST 10, 2026
MEETING MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Board of Education, Warner School District #6-5, Brown County, SD was called to order by President Haaland at the Warner School Board Room on August 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm. Board members present: Aimee Anderson, Leah Haaland, Sarah Bierman and Shannon Knuppe (Cody Bruns was absent). Also present were Superintendent Mike Kroll, Business Manager Larry Robinson and Pam Lane.
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion by Knuppe, second by Anderson and carried to approve agenda with addition under new business: 7. Approve resignation from Kylee Stone as Cafeteria Aide.
Board President asked for potential conflicts: None
Board President asked for Public Comment: Student Council President spoke about a proposal he wanted the board to consider regarding senior privileges.
Motion by Bierman, second by Knuppe to approve correction of July 13th 2026 minutes to reflect the correct total for General Fund Bills to be $82,310.92 and minutes from both meetings held on July 15th 2026, motion carried.
Motion by Knuppe, second by Anerson and carried to approve the bills for payment and financial report (as printed below).
Discussed District Goals for 2026-27
Discussed Restroom Project
Motion by Bierman, second by Anderson and carried to void checks 43163 dated 5/11/26 for $197,500 and 43210 dated 6/8/26 for $80,500 both payable to Mammoth Sports Construction.
Business Manager Oath was conducted by President Haaland with Business Manager Larry Robinson.
Motion by Knuppe, second by Bierman and carried to approve bus routes for 2026-2027.
Motion by Bierman, second by Knuppe and carried to approve 26-27 Student Handbook, 26-27 Teacher/Staff Handbook, 26-27 Activity Handbook.
Motion by Anderson, second by Bierman and carried to approve working agreement to Jennifer Crabb for Middle School Aide for FY27 at $16.50/hr.
Motion by Bierman, second by Knuppe and carried to approve working agreement to Courtney Jung for Cheer Coach for FY27 at $1848/yr.
Motion by Knuppe, second by Anderson and carried to approve working agreement to Kendra Finnesand for Cafeteria Aide for FY27 at $16.50/hr.
Motion by Anderson, second by Bierman and carried to approve resignation from Troy Haaland as Middle School Aide.
Motion by Anderson, second by Knuppe and carried to approve resignation from Kylee Stone as Cafeteria Aide.
Discussion on the ASBSD/SASD Joint Convention.
BILLS APPROVED FOR PAYMENT:
GEN FUND: AUGUST PR (Certified—117354.85; Aides/Paras—2678.77; Admin-14803.10; Classified-7755.21; Board Salarys-0.00; Sub Salarys-0.00 Student Salarys-0.00; PR Benefits—39716.24). Total AUGUST PR—185308.17; ABERDEEN AWARDS, GOLF AWARDS, 90.00; ABERDEEN INSIDER, MINUTES, 168.97; AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE, GASOLINE/FUEL, 252.96; AMAZON, FY27 REQUISITIONS, 3,731.00; AMSTERDAM PRINTING, SUPPLIES, 321.28; BSN SPORTS, LLC, FB JERSEYS AND SUPPLIES, 1,286.13; CAROLINA,SUPPLIES, 46.10; CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC, SUPPLIES, 23.25; CHROMEBOOKPARTS.COM, COMPUTER PARTS, 442.01; COLE PAPERS INC, SUPPLIES, 2,911.93; DAKOTA DOORS INC, OPER REPAIR & MAINTENANCE, 86.73; DEPENDABLE SANITATION INC, SERVICE, 714.00; DICK BLICK ART SUPPLIES, SUPPLIES, 1,803.03; EDUCATOR PUBLISHING SERVICE, SUPPLIES, 125.74; EMC INSURANCE CO, INS PREMIUM, 16,318.44; FAIRFIELD INN BY MARIOTT, LODGING, 387.00; FLINN SCIENTIFIC, SUPPLIES, 599.22 GAS, GAS, 245.41; HAMPTON, TRAVEL, 489.21; HASE PLUMBING & HEATING, INC, REPAIRS, 1,827.52; HMESC, SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE, 197.00; HOUSE OF GLASS, SUPPLIES, 50.00; INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS, SUPPLIES, 1,928.48; KSB SCHOOL LAW, LEGAL FEES, 157.50; LINDE GAS & EQUIP INC, SUPPLIES, 199.28; MENARDS, SUPPLIES, 86.06; MID AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL, SUPPLIES, 4,312.53; MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS, HEATH SUPPLIES, 121.20; NATIONAL ARCHERY SCHOOLS, SUPPLIES, 207.00; NIHCA, ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP, 299.00; NORTHERN PLAINS INSURANCE POOL, HEALTH INSURANCE, 24,019.50; NORTHWESTERN ENERGY, ELECTRIC, 6,693.96 NPIP VISION, VISION INSURANCE, 152.34; NVC, PHONE SERVICE, 223.07; ORIENTAL TRADING CO, SUPPLIES, 62.21; PLAN SERVICES, 403(B) ADMINISTRATION, 400.00; PLANK ROAD PUBLISHING, SUPPLIES, 303.07; PLUNKETTS PEST CONTROL, MAINTENANCE, 159.91; PYE-BARKER FIRE & SAFETY, FIRE INSPECTION, 554.00; QBS LLC, SAFETY TRAINING, 3,498.00; RDO EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, 15.70; SAM’S CLUB, SUPPLIES, 708.37; SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY, SUPPLIES, 1,041.93; SCHOOLMATE, ELEM FOLDERS, 705.00; STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, DENTAL INSURANCE JULY, 1,234.70; TAYLOR MUSIC, REPAIR AND TUBA, 95.00; TOWN OF WARNER, WATER/SEWER, 213.70; TRUST & AGENCY FUND, IMPREST, 925.00; VERIZON WIRELESS, SUPT PHONE, 39.90; WAL MART, SUPPLIES, 102.12. TOTAL GENERAL FUND BILLS: 80,575.46.
CAP OUTLAY FUND: AMAZON, FY27 REQUISITIONS, 1,670.85; BSN SPORTS, LLC, FB JERSEYS AND SUPPLIES, 6,936.55; CENGAGE LEARNING,SUPPLIES/TEXTS, 4,626.07; CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC, SUPPLIES, 739.54; INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS,48 STOOLS, 18,149.18; PLANBOOK INC., COMP LICENSES, 504.00 RENAISSANCE LEARNING, INC, COMPUTER LICENSING, 4,571.00; SWANK MOTION PICTURES, SITE LICENSE, 644.00; TAYLOR MUSIC,REPAIR AND TUBA, 2,550.00; VOYAGER SOPRIS LEARNING, COMPUTER LICENSING FEES, 1,134.00; WENGER,15 BLACK CHAIRS, 2,070.90.TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY BILLS: 43,596.09.
SPECIAL ED FUND: AUGUST PR (Certified-12576.42; Non Cert-1033.60; Admin-1486.46; Sub Salarys-0.00; PR Benefits-3083.99). Total AUGUST PR-18180.47. AMAZON, FY27 REQUISITIONS, 811.72; AVERA ST. LUKE’S, PT/OT THERAPY, 2,777.36; INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS, SUPPLIES, 284.21; NORTHERN PLAINS INSURANCE POOL, HEALTH INSURANCE, 887.20; STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, LIFE INSURANCE, 3.60. TOTAL SP ED FUND BILLS: 4,764.09.
NHTC FUND: AUGUST PR (Cert-0.00; PR Benefits-0.00). Total AUGUST PR-0.00. TRUST & AGENCY FUND, IMPREST, 395.00. TOTAL NHTC BILLS: 395.00.
FOOD SERVICE FUND: AUGUST PR (Non Cert-3718.30; PR Benefits-139.99). Total AUGUST PR-3858.29. SHERATON CONVENTION CENTER, TRAVEL, 139.00; STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, LIFE INSURANCE,1.20; TRUST & AGENCY FUND, IMPREST, 40.00. TOTAL FOOD SERVICE FUND BILLS: 180.20.
OTHER ENTERPRISE FUND: AUGUST PR (Non Cert-0.00; PR Benefits-0.00). Total AUGUST PR-0.00. TRUST & AGENCY FUND, IMPREST, 9,125.00. TOTAL OTHER ENTERPRISE FUND BILLS: 9,125.00.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
GEN FUND; Bal 7-1-26: $346253.79; Receipts: $226318.81; Disbursements: $240249.44; Bal 7-31-26: $332323.16.
CAP OUTLAY; Bal 7-1-26: $1117281.49; Receipts: $857.26; Disbursements: $206744.37; Bal 7-31-26: $911394.38.
SPED; Bal 7-1-26: $332892.32; Receipts: $500.15; Disbursements: $60569.14; Bal 7-31-26: $272823.33.
NHTC; Bal 7-1-26: $-13756.57; Receipts: $90001.70; Disbursements: $0.00; Bal 7-31-26: $-4754.87.
BOND #2; Bal 7-1-26: $90192.90; Receipts: $0.00; Disbursements: $0.00; Bal 7-31-26: $90192.90.
FIELD PROJECT: Bal 7-1-26: $-242.13; Receipts: $0.00; Disbursements: $0.00; Bal 7-31-26: $-242.13.
FOOD SERVICE; Bal 7-1-26: $8991.15; Receipts: $372.24; Disbursements: $3792.92; Bal 7-31-26: $5570.47.
ENTERPRISE; Bal 7-1-26: $11865.13; Receipts: $1.46; Disbursements: $0.00; Bal 7-31-26: $11866.59.
TRUST & AGENCY; Bal 7-1-26: $225174.40; Receipts: $13480.64; Disbursements: $30089.89; Bal 7-31-26: $208565.15.
SCHOLARSHIP; Bal 7-1-26: $10130.78; Receipts: $0.00; Disbursements: $0.00; Bal 7-31-26: $10130.78.
Reports Heard:
JK-8 Principal report-Ms. Brockhaus
HS Principal/AD report-Mr. Severson
Business Manager report-Mr. Robinson
Superintendent/Transportation/SPED report-Mr. Kroll
Motion by Anderson, second by Bierman and carried to go into executive session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (3) Legal at 10:18 p.m.
President declared executive session over at 10:54 p.m.
Next regular meeting will be held on September 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the school board room.
Motion by Knuppe, second by Anderson and carried to adjourn at 10:55 p.m.
Leah Haaland, President
Larry Robinson, Business Manager
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