The board of education met in regular session on Monday, April 13 and was called to order by President Lynda Newberry at 6:00 pm. Members in attendance were Christy Mans, Roger Goodman, Brett Traffas, Kristine Casper, Megan McDaniel, and Ryan Stone. Also in attendance were Superintendent Daryl Daugaard, Clerk of the Board Mandy Traffas, Principal Wyatt Williams, AD Scotty McCartney, Heather Fly and Nick Ricke.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. President Newberry welcomed the guests.
Something Good – Track season for junior high and high school is off to a good start.
Amend/Adopt Agenda – McDaniel motioned and Goodman seconded to adopt the agenda. 7-0, motion carried.
Executive Session – Personnel Matters – Mans motioned and Casper seconded to go into executive session for 5 minutes with Mr. Daugaard, Mr. Williams, Heather Fly, and Nick Ricke to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interest of an individual. 7-0, motion carried. Meeting to resume at 6:05 pm.
Heather Fly and Nicke Ricke left the meeting at 6:05 pm.
Athletic Department – Scotty handed out the specs for the shot clocks. Discussion was held regarding possible sponsors and getting bids for the electrical work needed for the installation of the clocks. Fall schedules are complete, and winter schedules are almost complete. The second and final vote passed at the last league meeting officially approving the charge of $5/adult, students free with an accompanied adult, at all league junior high games starting next year. There is also discussion about an Easter moratorium as well as Sundays, and a practice time deadline on Wednesdays. He and the Mr. Williams made a recommendation for the high school head volleyball coach, as interviews have been completed. Scotty asked that he still be considered for AD next year with some stipulations and options for how to operate more efficiently with his time in the classroom alongside these duties.
Scotty McCartney left the meeting at 6:16 pm.
Approve Consent Agenda – Review of cash summaries, checks, and the previous minutes. Goodman motioned and Traffas seconded to approve the consent agenda. 7-0, motion carried.
Special Education – Had a recent para resignation, replacement is being sought. Mr. Daugaard will attend the superintendent meeting tomorrow.
Curriculum – Elementary is very close to choosing their new math curriculum, and the 6-12 social studies department curriculum is being held off until next year, when Mrs. Tatro can assist Ms. Berntsen with vetting different options.
Technology – Nothing new to report.
Summer Recreation/Wellness Center – Batting cage updates are on pause while seeking out assistance on proper installation to ensure the turf lasts as long as possible.
Transportation/Maintenance – Reviewed handout from the grounds/transportation director as he was unable to be present at the meeting. Discussion held on the elementary window project and the discovery that the bid included costs to complete both the east and west sides. Was decided to proceed with that as the bid was already approved. A phone call made to Derick Swingle at 6:30 pm to ask questions about the window portion of the project to ensure proper sizes were in the bid. Call disconnected at 6:32 pm.
The elementary window project and the second phase of the flooring in the jr high/high school building will begin as soon as school is out. Question raised as to the reason behind two flat tires caused by nails in one of the suburbans. With the roof replacement project on the campus, this was the likely culprit.
PDC Meeting – Four more staff complete LETRS training this week. Final PDC meeting for this year is May 6.
SITE Council Meeting – Met this evening. Updated on some events planned and reviewed feedback obtained from other schools about their SITE councils. Discussed ways they are going to try to promote SITE council participation next year.
District Leadership Team {DLT) – Nothing new to report.
Resignation- Bryan Hilgemann – Traffas motioned and McDaniel seconded to approve the resignation of Bryan Hilgemann. 7-0, motion carried.
Nonresident/Student Open Enrollment – Mr. Daugaard reviewed our current capacity numbers with the board and discussion was held on the cap at 18. It was decided that’s where it will remain. Mans motioned and Casper seconded to approve the nonresident student/open enrollment as presented. 7-0, motion carried
Pay Scale Change – Kaitlin Tatro – Goodman motioned and McDaniel seconded to approve the pay scale movement of Kaitlin Tatro for the 2026/2027 school year based on her recently completed college hours. 7-0, motion carried.
Instructional Coach/Curriculum Director – McDaniel motioned and Casper seconded to approve payment up to 10 additional days at her daily rate over the summer for Kaitlin Tatro in order to prepare for the upcoming school year in her new position. 7-0, motion carried.
FSMC Pricing Addendum – Traffas motioned and Stone seconded to approve the FSMC pricing adden.
