December 20, 2022 at 6:00 PM - School Board Meeting (Executive Session to follow)

Background:  The following personnel are presented for the board’s consideration:
New Hire (Support Staff): Terry Tarrant, custodian, Central Meade Co. School, $14.00/hr, eff. 12/5/2022; McKenzie Tarrant, Central Meade Co. School, $14.00/hr, eff. 12/5/2022.

Change in Hourly Rate (Support Staff): Dena Strand, Sturgis Williams Middle School food service worker to food service site manager, Whitewood Elementary, $15.60/hr to $16.35/hr, eff. 12/5/2022; Shelley Martens, food service worker to food service head cook, Sturgis Williams Middle School, $14.60/hr to $15.35/hr, eff. 12/5/2022.

New Hire (Extracurricular): Lexi Long, assistant MS boys basketball coach, Sturgis Williams Middle School, $1,998.00, eff. for the 2023-24 school year.

Change of Assignment (Support Staff): Mica Sulzbach-Bataille, Sturgis Williams Middle School food service worker to Sturgis Brown High School night custodian, eff. 12/12/2022; Tina Brengle, head administrative assistant, Stagebarn Middle School to head administrative assistant, Curriculum/Technology Department, pending start date.

Resignation (Support Staff): Heidi K. Komes, special services paraprofessional, Atall Elementary, eff. 11/29/22022.

Resignation (Extracurricular): Maria Hartung, assistant x-country coach, Stagebarnn Middle School, eff. the end of the 2022-23 school year.

Background:  Open Forum is an opportunity for patrons to share their thoughts and concerns.  The school board will listen, but no discussion takes place and there will not be board action.  Board members may ask clarifying questions. The protocol established for open forum is to provide a time limit of three minutes to share concerns.  If a patron would like to have a two-way discussion, they are encouraged to schedule a meeting with the superintendent. 

Background:  The December Character Trait of the Month is "Compassion", which includes caring, sharing, understanding, concern, kindness, charity, and acceptance.

Background:  Piedmont Valley Elementary teacher and Stagebarn MS drama coach, Carol Waider and Hereford Elementary music teacher, Amy Richards both received individual gift cards in the amount of $500.00. The money will go towards new supplies to enhance the productions of the drama and music programs. 

Background:  The Foothills Community Church in Sturgis donated 14 Thanksgiving baskets to families in need at Sturgis Brown High School.

Background:  The Academy worked in partnership with Meals on Wheels to make and deliver more than 400 meals for local seniors.  The students enjoyed making and packaging the meals but really flourished during their interactions with the "more experienced" community members.  Mrs. Van Zee, Mrs. Ramirez, Mrs. Wheaton, Mr. Williams, and Mr. Wormstadt chaperoned the trip.  

After making, packaging, and delivering the meals, students returned to The Academy building for the annual Academy Thanksgiving dinner!  The Thanksgiving dinner was donated by Lynn's Dakota Mart, drinks were donated by Officer Hegstrom, and dessert options were donated by Mrs. Buchholz. 

PHOTOS

Background:  Sturgis Brown High School Speech & Debate coach, Eric Johnson received the "Diamond Coach Award" for the second time in the last six years. Mr. Johnson has been the coach for the past 16 years. This is the highest honor coaches can achieve as a part of the National Speech & Debate Association. Ms. Tamara Voight, who assists Mr. Johnson with the team, is also a two-time winner of the "Diamond Coach Award" while she coached in Watertown and Aberdeen.

Background:  John Rhoden will discuss the use of the Union Center Depository.

Background:  The Sturgis Brown High School CTE program received a $170,580.00 grant from the CTE Innovative Equipment Grant Program. Mrs. Keffeler and Mr. Miller will provide a brief explanation of the program.

Background:  Curriculum/Technology Director, Beth Johnson will be presenting a proposal on ongoing purchases for infrastructure, FY24 and FY25.

Background:  Business Manager, Brett Burditt will present a summary of the FY24 preliminary capital outlay budget.

Background:  The monthly financial reports for the board’s review.  Brett Burditt will answer any questions you might have regarding financials. 

Background:  The business office and buildings & grounds department are requesting approval for Skyline Engineering, Inc. to advertise for bids for the SBHS Academy Building and Whitewood Elementary HVAC systems.

Background:  Business Manager, Brett Burditt is requesting the Board to amend the general fund budget by $59,996.00 for a Title I School Improvement Grant at Sturgis Elementary and the ARP Homeless Grant.

Background:  The Board is required each year to set the date for the school board election (SDCL13-7-10). This action must be taken no later than January. The date requested for the election is June 6, 2023 between the hours of seven AM and seven PM.

Background:  The Policy Committee has reviewed School Board JFCE: Anti-Bulllying/Harrassment of Students. There are no changes to the policy.

Background:  The Policy Committee has reviewed School Board Policy JGB: Restraint and Seclusion. There are no changes to the policy.

Background:  The ASBSD 2022-23 Legislative Delegate Assembly was scheduled for Friday, November 18th. Joseph Urbaniak will give an update on the ASBSD Legislative Review.

Background:  Attached is the draft calendar proposals for the 2023-24 school year. Final approval is set for the January board meeting. The 2024-25 school calendar is scheduled to be reviewed by the leadership team in December and presented to the Board in January for review.  

Background:  The Superintendents Office and Curriculum/Technology Department are currently working on the State Accreditation Review. The review date is scheduled for January 31, 2023. According to the SD Dept. of Education, school improvement plan(s) must be approved by the school board and, after adoption, becomes an official district document. Attached are the school improvement plans to be reviewed for Board approval in January.

Background:  Mr. Wormstadt would like to remind everyone that Christmas break will commence on Thursday, December 22nd and go through Tuesday, January 3rd. Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 4th.

Background:  Mr. Wormstadt has designed a schedule for research of a four-day school week. The schedule is attached for review.

Background:  Dec 13 - ASBSD Wednesday's with Wade - Free Speech & Expression
Dec 15 - ASBSD School Election Workshop
Dec 19 - B&G Committee Meeting
Dec 19 - Policy Committee Meeting
Dec 22 - Jan 3 - Christmas Break
Jan 9 - Site visit to Stagebarn MS > Piedmont Valley Elem.
 

Background: 

SDCL 1-25-2 Executive or closed meetings--Purposes--Authorization--Violation as misdemeanor.

Executive or closed meetings may be held for the sole purposes of: Click on link SDCL 1-25-2 for all reasons for executive session.

Meade school board will enter an executive session under 1-25-2.1 and 1-25-2.2. 
1) Superintendent Evaluation
2) Personnel items
3) Student items