By Aberdeen Insider - June 4, 2026 in WARNER SCHOOL DISTRICT
MAY 11, 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 May 11, 2026 at 6:00 pm. Board members present: Aimee Anderson, Sarah Bierman, Cody Bruns (by phone), Leah Haaland and Shannon Knuppe. Also present were Superintendent Mike Kroll, Business Manager Angie Vetter, Elem/MS Principal Ashley Brockhaus, HS Principal/AD Tyler Severson, Bobbie Deuter, Larry Robinson, James Husby, Katie Husby, Corey Vosika, Jack Hollinsworth, Shawn Boesl, Dan Wood, Barry Wood, Chris Vosika, Matt Sandve, Al Ryckman, Jason Jung, Michael Dykman, and Dennis Dykman.
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion by Bierman, second by Anderson and carried to approve agenda with addition 9 under new business: Approve resignation from Tyler Severson as JH FB coach for FY27 and addition of #6 after executive session: Approve working agreement to Tyler Severson as Head GBB Coach for FY27 and amendment of #3 after executive session: take out the words “offering of”.
Good News: Congratulations to our Elementary, MS, and HS students as well as Mrs. Olson and Mrs. Barkmeier on 2 great spring concerts! Congratulations to all our seniors on their scholarships and awards!
Board President asked for potential conflicts: None
Board President asked for Public Comment: Jason Jung-suggested to have a public session before projects are approved to begin. James Husby-pass. Corey Vosika-does not think we need to follow policy and that everyone should be allowed to speak in the room and longer than the 3 minutes that our policy states. The project is a mess, handled poorly, and somehow needs to be shut down. Jack Hollinsworth-owner of JDH, built our gym addition in 2014, doesn’t care about himself not getting the project, concerned about the legality of the project, he had called Mr. Kroll to make sure he knew about the SDCL. He would like to know if we have seen the bid process. He said no performance bond was submitted. He does not believe plans are stamped. Matt Sandve-got a phone call from someone concerned on pricing, emailed Mr. Kroll and received a response from him. Thinks we are careless and that we think it is monopoly money, it’s like pulling teeth on getting numbers from the school. Had a meeting with the school. Thinks there should be accountability. Wants the job paused, or get Mammoth off the job. Felt great after the meeting, now he feels like he’s back to square on. Chris Vosika-pass.
Motion by Knuppe, second by Bierman and carried to approve the minutes from the meeting held on April 13, 2026 and May 6, 2026 with a correction: take out HS Principal by Mike Kroll and add an “e” after public comment.
Motion by Knuppe, second by Anderson and carried to approve the bills for payment with the holding of the Mammoth check until we get more details and financial report (as printed below).
District Goals were discussed: Pillars 1 and 4 were added and updated for the 2026-2027 school year. Will plan on approving district goals at July meeting.
Athletic Complex Bathrooms were discussed: Have done sub-grade work. At a pause as they work on some final things before pouring. Found the foundation that the previous concession stand stood on while digging.
Motion by Bierman, second by Anderson and carried to approve the Warner/Northwestern Wrestling Cooperative agreement.
Motion by Knuppe, second by Bierman and carried to approve FY25 audit from Eide Bailly.
Motion by Anderson, second by Knuppe and carried to approve Eide Bailly to perform FY26 audit.
Motion by Knuppe, second by Bierman and carried to approve resignation from Julie Hoellein as cheer coach at the end of FY26.
Motion by Anderson, second by Knuppe and carried to approve SDHSAA Constitutional Amendment No. 1 proposal.
Motion by Knuppe, second by Bierman and carried to approve SDHSAA Constitutional Amendment No. 2 proposal.
Motion by Bierman, second by Anderson and carried to approve SDHSAA Constitutional Amendment No. 3 proposal.
Open Enrollments discussed.
Preliminary budget handout: will continue to work on the budgets and update the board.
Motion by Bierman, second by Anderson and carried to approve finding a suitable replacement – resignation from Tyler Severson as JH FB coach for FY27.
BILLS:
GEN FUND: May PR (Certified—104428.26; Aides/Paras—18952.75; Admin-24819.65; Classified-16864.36; Board Salarys-0.00; Sub Salarys-3027.80; Student Salarys-0.00; PR Benefits—40110.18). Total May PR—208203.00; Aberdeen Awards, Spring Awards 2026, 305.00; Aberdeen Catholic Schools System, Hotel Room-All State Band, 153.00; Aberdeen Insider, Subscription, 132.75; Agtegra Cooperative, Gasoline/Fuel, 3,401.43; Amazon, Supplies, 192.44; Athletic.Net, Track Fees, 716.00; Auto Value Parts Store, Supplies, 71.94; Century Business Products, Inc, Supplies, 1,261.73; Clubhouse Hotel & Suites, Lodging, 382.00; Cole Papers Inc, Supplies, 639.06; Dependable Sanitation Inc, Service, 714.00; Dominos Pizza, Food Supplies, 242.72; Eide Bailly Llp, Fy25 Audit, 15,750.00; Far From Normal, Supplies, 106.92; Fonder Designs, Inc, Quart Stain, 26.08; Gas, Gas Purchases, 572.58; Harbor Freight, Supplies, 131.10; Hauff Mid-America Sports Inc, Athletic Supplies, 3,590.25; Herff Jones Llc, Diploma Covers, 243.34; Hero’s Timing, Sdsu Meet, 323.00; Hmesc, Supplemental Insurance, 12.85; Holiday Inn Rapid City, Tech Conference, 211.30; Lodge At Deadwood, The , Ad Conference, 210.00; Mac’s, Supplies, 63.66; Menards, Supplies, 274.28; Northern Plains Insurance Pool, Health Insurance, 18,962.90; Northwestern Energy, Service, 13,940.40; Npip Vision, Vision Insurance, 135.32; Nvc, Phone Service, 226.15; Oriental Trading Co, Kind Round Up, 44.74; Pomps Tire Service, Inc, Tire Service, 74.00; Project Lead The Way, Fy27 Reg Fee-Training, 1,200.00; Prorate Service, Llc, Bus Driver Testing, 75.00; Purchase Power, 3322448345, 101.46; Quality Quick Print Inc, Vb State Banner, 490.50; Runnings Supply Inc, Supplies, 154.66; Soul Shop For Leaders, Reg Fee, 108.55; Standard Insurance Company, Dental Insurance, 983.98; Taylor Music, Supplies, 153.00; Thee Glass Dokter, Repiars, 354.41; Town Of Warner, Water/Sewer, 450.58; Trust & Agency Fund, Imprest, 1,578.00; Verizon Wireless, Telephone Service, 79.80; Vestis, Towel Service, 464.68. TOTAL GENERAL FUND BILLS: 69305.56.
CAP OUTLAY FUND: Amazon, Supplies, 111.80; Century Business Products, Inc, Supplies, 739.70; Mammoth Sports Construction, Pay App 1, 197,500.00; Software Unlimited Inc, Fy27 Acct Software, 7,900.00; Sweetwater, 2 Snare Marching Drums, 722.06. TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY BILLS: 206973.56.
SPECIAL ED FUND: May PR (Certified-12576.42; Non Cert-2970.42; Admin-1476.52; Sub Salarys-0.00; PR Benefits-3215.25). Total May PR-20238.61. Provider-722.80; Provider-280.00; Provider-4.20; Provider-84.96. TOTAL SP ED FUND BILLS: 1091.96.
NHTC FUND: Trust & Agency Fund, Imprest, 210.00. TOTAL NHTC BILLS: 210.00.
FOOD SERVICE FUND: May PR (Non Cert-8503.97; PR Benefits-1099.59). Total May PR-9603.56. Bimbo Bakeries Usa, Food, 288.26; Cash-Wa Distributing Co Of Fargo, Llc, Fy26 Food/Supplies, 7,986.58; Kemps Llc, Milk, 1,999.10; Sna, Missy Dues, 45.00; Standard Insurance Company, Life Insurance, 5.60; Vestis, Towel Service, 256.76. TOTAL FOOD SERVICE FUND BILLS: 10581.30.
OTHER ENTERPRISE FUND: May PR (Non Cert-142.29; PR Benefits-19.46). Total May PR-161.75. TOTAL OTHER ENTERPRISE FUND BILLS: 0.00.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
GEN FUND; Bal 4-1-26: $302277.61; Receipts: $390209.02; Disbursements: $242698.48; Bal 4-30-26: $449788.15.
CAP OUTLAY; Bal 4-1-26: $851930.39; Receipts: $60523.33; Disbursements: $12860.85; Bal 4-30-26: $899592.87.
SPED; Bal 4-1-26: $188763.19; Receipts: $27366.67; Disbursements: $51326.72; Bal 4-30-26: $164803.14.
NHTC; Bal 4-1-26: $-5175.67; Receipts: $5013.30; Disbursements: $1363.15; Bal 4-30-26: $-1525.52.
BOND #2; Bal 4-1-26: $90040.69; Receipts: $26.26; Disbursements: $0.00; Bal 4-30-26: $90066.95.
FIELD PROJECT: Bal 4-1-26: $-242.13; Receipts: $0.00; Disbursements: $0.00; Bal 4-30-26: $-242.13.
FOOD SERVICE; Bal 4-1-26: $-42194.55; Receipts: $24189.86; Disbursements: $25395.72; Bal 4-30-26: $-43400.41.
ENTERPRISE; Bal 4-1-26: $2392.20; Receipts: $330.30; Disbursements: $123.67; Bal 4-30-26: $2598.83.
TRUST & AGENCY; Bal 4-1-26: $224119.84; Receipts: $43633.27; Disbursements: $28213.99; Bal 4-30-26: $239539.12.
SCHOLARSHIP; Bal 4-1-26: $11730.78; Receipts: $0.00; Disbursements: $0.00; Bal 4-30-26: $11730.78.
Reports Heard:
JK-8 Principal report-Ms. Brockhaus: Gave updates on end of the year and shared newsletter she will send out.
9-12 Principal/AD report-Mr. Severson: Gave report on end of the year things, as well as dates for upcoming athletic events.
Business Manager report-Mrs. Vetter: Taking responsibility for the restroom project since public is looking for someone to blame and I’m the one that write’s the checks and does the budget. I have never, and will never think of the district’s money as monopoly money and take great offense that someone in the public thinks that.
Superintendent/Transportation/SPED Director Reports-Mr. Kroll: Gave normal updates on busses and calendar updates.
Motion by Knuppe, second by Anderson and carried to go into executive session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1) Personnel and SDCL 1-25-2 (3) Legal at 8:34 p.m.
President declared executive session over at 9:58 p.m.
Motion by Knuppe, second by Bierman and carried to approve contracts to administrators for FY27 for the following: Mike Kroll, Ashley Brockhaus, Tyler Severson, and Jeremy Smidt.
Motion by Anderson, second by Bruns and carried to approve working agreements to volunteers for FY27 for the following: Taryn Ryckman, Kati Johnson, Wyatt Larson, Monte Meyerink, Angie Bakeberg, Jeff Gunn, Justin McCord, Briana Haase, Taylor Weiszhaar, Drew Bakeberg, Landon Leidholt, Matt Mackner.
Motion by Anderson, second by Knuppe and carried to approve working agreements for NHTC for FY27 for the following: Mike Kroll, Doug Griffith, Larry Robinson, and Jeremy Smidt.
Motion by Anderson, second by Bierman and carried to approve working agreements for coaches for FY27 with the exception of Tyler Severson for JH FB. The following were approved: Bobbie Deuter, Clayton Dulany, Ashley Gunn, Jami Heinrich, Derek Hoellein, Danielle Hoglund, Jason Jung, Kari Jung, Keith Knuppe, Jeff Larson, Chelsey Liebl, Jackie McNeil, Jackson Metz, Austin Nath, Casey Nilsson, Kayla Nilsson, Sophie Olson, Allen Ryckman, Landon Seaman, Jeremy Smidt.
Motion by Anderson, second by Bierman and carried to approve working agreement to Tyler Severson as Head GBB Coach for FY27.
Next regular meeting will be held on June 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the school board room.
Motion by Knuppe, second by Anderson and carried to adjourn at 10:03 p.m.
Leah Haaland, President
Angie Vetter, Business Manager
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