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Meeting Agenda
1. 6:15-6:45 Listening Session - Individuals wishing to speak at a listening session are asked to register in advance with the Office of the Superintendent.  If no one is registered to speak by noon on the day of the meeting, there will be no listening session that day. (Dave McGee).
2. Call to Order
3. Roll Call
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Recognition of Guests 
7. Financial Reports - (Aimee Plumley and Jen McNamee will audit the payment register at 6:15 prior to the school board meeting)
7.a. Monthly Cash Balance Report
7.a.1) Balance Sheet
7.a.2) Electronic Funds Transfer
7.b. Revenue / Expenditure Report
8. Consent Agenda
8.a. Accept Donations
8.b. Approval of Minutes - Regular School Board Meeting January 27, 2025
8.c. Approve Spring Coaching Contracts
8.d. Approve 2025-2026 School District and Early Childhood Calendars
8.e. School Board Policy 524.5 - Personal Electronic Communication Devices
8.f. Approve Overnight Field Trip Request(s) - Agriculture Club
8.g. Approve Overnight and Out-of-State Field Trip Request(s) - Robotics 
9. Action Items
9.a. Approve Resolution Appointing Election Judges and Set Rate of Pay
9.b. Approve FY25 Revised Budget
10. Discussion Items
11. Reports
11.a. Student Representatives
11.b. Board Members
11.c. Principal Michaelson
11.d. Certified Staff Representative
11.e. Classified/Confidential Staff Representative
11.f. Superintendent Parks
12. Next Meeting -  March 24, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
13. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. 6:15-6:45 Listening Session - Individuals wishing to speak at a listening session are asked to register in advance with the Office of the Superintendent.  If no one is registered to speak by noon on the day of the meeting, there will be no listening session that day. (Dave McGee).
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2. Call to Order
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3. Roll Call
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4. Pledge of Allegiance
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5. Approval of Agenda
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6. Recognition of Guests 
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7. Financial Reports - (Aimee Plumley and Jen McNamee will audit the payment register at 6:15 prior to the school board meeting)
Subject:
7.a. Monthly Cash Balance Report
Attachments:
Subject:
7.a.1) Balance Sheet
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7.a.2) Electronic Funds Transfer
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7.b. Revenue / Expenditure Report
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8. Consent Agenda
Subject:
8.a. Accept Donations
Attachments:
Subject:
8.b. Approval of Minutes - Regular School Board Meeting January 27, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
8.c. Approve Spring Coaching Contracts
Attachments:
Subject:
8.d. Approve 2025-2026 School District and Early Childhood Calendars
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
The entire staff voted overwhelmingly to approve the calendar with a traditional break for the winter holiday.  The calendar meets the required 
Attachments:
Subject:
8.e. School Board Policy 524.5 - Personal Electronic Communication Devices
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
 School boards are required to have a cell phone policy in place by March 15.  I recommend the board approve the policy in one sitting due to the minimal changes/impact it will have on our existing handbook section.
Attachments:
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8.f. Approve Overnight Field Trip Request(s) - Agriculture Club
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
The Agriculture Club will be participating in in the SDSU Little I Competition March 27-29 in Brookings South Dakota.

The Ag Club will also participate in the FFA State Convention April 27-29 at the U of M St. Paul.
Their transportation, accommodations, meal, and chaperon plans meet the school board guidance and have been approved by the Over Night Field Trip Committee.
 
Attachments:
Subject:
8.g. Approve Overnight and Out-of-State Field Trip Request(s) - Robotics 
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
The Robotics Team is competing in two regional events:
1.  March 12-15 in Grand Forks North Dakota
2. March 31- April 6 in Kenner Louisiana

The Field Trip Committee has approved of both of these events.  The team has a solid plan for transportation, lodging, chaperons, and meals.  
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9. Action Items
Subject:
9.a. Approve Resolution Appointing Election Judges and Set Rate of Pay
Presenter:
Dr. Parks
Description:
Election Judges
Sue Wilson - Head Judge
Phyllis Friday
Judy Anderson
Kim Hardwig
Julie Pidde
Ed Becker - alternate

Ballot Board
Milicia Stanfel
Sue Gray

Recommend $15 per hour which is the rate Nevis City and Nevis Township pay their election judges and Ballot Board members.


 
Subject:
9.b. Approve FY25 Revised Budget
Description:
The FY25 Revised budget represents a $156,903 increase in Revenues and a $43,583 decrease in Expenditures from the FY25 preliminary budget.

Revenues-Increased $156,903 primarily in fund 01.  
Increase in formula funding due to higher enrollment
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Grant
Interest Earned
Forest grant
UE revenue



Salaries decreased slightly by $1,885.  Salaries were down ~$16,365 in fund 01 primarily due to over-estimating insurance.  Salaries were up in Fund 02 (Food Service) $16,173 due to increased costs of substitutes.

Non-salary expenditures were reduced by $41,698 primarily due to adjustments in:
Fuel expenditures (bldg and vehicle)
Mechanic costs.
Fund 02 increased by $21,000 due to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables program expenses.
Attachments:
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10. Discussion Items
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11. Reports
Subject:
11.a. Student Representatives
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11.b. Board Members
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11.c. Principal Michaelson
Attachments:
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11.d. Certified Staff Representative
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11.e. Classified/Confidential Staff Representative
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11.f. Superintendent Parks
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12. Next Meeting -  March 24, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
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13. Adjourn

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