January 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting (Executive Session to follow)

Background:  The following personnel are presented for the board’s consideration:

New Hire (Certificated): Skyler Massie, teacher, Sturgis Brown High School, $26,461.00, eff. 1/15/2024.

New Hire (Support Staff): Amy Reed, food service head cook, Sturgis Elementary, $15.00/hr, eff. 12/14/2023; Alex Kaufman, part-time custodian, Sturgis Brown High School, $14.00/hr, eff. 12/13/2023; Melinda Smiley, food service worker, Sturgis Williams Middle School, $14.25/hr, eff. 1/10/2024; Christy Grube, food service worker, Sturgis Williams Middle School, $14.25/hr, eff. 1/4/2024; Aaron Grube, night custodian, Sturgis Brown High School, $16.00/hr, eff. 1/8/2024.

Change of Assignment (Support Staff): Reba Freeman, food service worker to food service head cook, Sturgis Williams Middle School, $14.75/hr to $15.50/hr, eff. 12/18/2023; Shelley Martens, food service head cook, Sturgis Williams Middle School to Central Copy warehouse manager, $15.35/hr to $15.85/hr, eff. 1/2/2024.

Retirement (Certificated): Lanette Bren, special education teacher, Sturgis Elementary, eff. end of the 2023-24 school year; Marjorie Small, teacher, Piedmont Valley Elementary, eff. end of the 2023-24 school year.

Early Resignation Incentive (Certificated): Tere Froelich, teacher, Sturgis Brown High School, eff. end of the 2023-24 school year; Wanda Russell, teacher, Sturgis Elementary, eff. end of the 2023-24 school year; Marjorie Small, teacher, Piedmont Valley Elementary, eff. end of the 2023-24 school year; Lanette Bren, special education teacher, Sturgis Elementary, eff. end of the 2023-24 school year.

Background:  Community members who have volunteered to work in schools throughout the district: None have been presented.

Background:  The Board approved the early resignation agreement at the November board meeting. The following teachers have submitted their resignations early and therefore qualify for the early resignation incentive in the amount of $1000.00 per 5.12 in the MEA Negotiated Agreement.

• Tere Froelich
• Wanda Russell
• Marjorie Small
• Lanette Bren

Background:  Board members and school administrators/officials need to request a conflict of interest waiver before participating in or voting upon a decision concerning an application in which that member has a direct personal or financial interest.  

Background:  School Board member, Sandy Cass has submitted a Conflict of Interest Waiver for the Board's approval.

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 Character Education Trait for the month of January is "Respect," which includes honor, tolerance, consideration, self-respect, respect for others, and respect for property.

Background:  Several elementary and middle school TAG students participated and earned several awards during the Noetic Learning Math Contest.

Background:  The Meade School District was recently recognized by ASBSD for scoring above the state average in three subject areas - English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science - of the annual state assessments.

Background:  The Sturgis VFW Post 2730 donated $3000.00 to go towards unpaid student lunch accounts.

Background:  Summerset Police Officer and Stagebarn MS SRO, Colton Juso received two commendations at the American Legion Post 311 on Thursday, January 4. 
•American Legion District 1 Officer of the Year 
•American Legion Piedmont Valley Post 311 Officer of the Year

These awards are presented to a well-rounded law enforcement officer who has exceeded the duty requirements expected of his position and has demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service coupled with professional achievement. 

Thank you for your service to your fellow officers and the youth of our community!
  

Background:  Beth Johnson and Tanya Ludwick will provide a brief navigation and overview of the new website.

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

Background:  Mr. Wormstadt is recommending a study session be scheduled for Monday, January 29, 2024, at 5:30 pm per School Board Policy BDB: School Board Study Sessions and Work Retreats.

The following items are on the preliminary agenda:

• Results from meeting with homeschool families 
• Results from meeting with businesses on Career Technical Education
• Budget Discussions
  • Governor's and Legislative budget proposals
  • Capital Outlay
  • General Fund
• Programming considerations for FY25 and future
• Other items over the next 2 weeks may be added.

Background:  The Business Office and Buildings & Grounds Department are requesting authorization to advertise for bids for services for the Williams Administrative Building Boiler Replacement Project. The official advertisement will run between January 10 and January 17, 2024. Bids will be accepted until January 24 at 1:30 pm and then opened the same day.

Background:  Business Manager, Brett Burditt, is requesting authorization from the Board to hold a combined county and school district election with Meade County Auditor in June of 2024. 

Background:  Business Manager, Brett Burditt is requesting authorization from the Board to advertise the hay lease at SBHS East Campus for two years, for 2024 and 2025.

Background:  Teacher In-Service is scheduled for Monday, January 15. The agenda is located on the Meade School District website. This day is Martin Luther King Day and a no-school day for students. 

Background:  There is an error on the 2024-25 school academic calendar. Native American Day is on Monday, October 14, 2024, not as indicated on the calendar (Monday, October 7).  We are discussing whether to move teacher in-service or keep it the same and create two 3-day weekends or keep to the traditional 4-day weekend.  

Background:  Mr. Wormstadt is recommending the Board consider changing the Network Administrator position description to a Technology Director position.

Background:  Board reports are enclosed in the Board packet.

Background:  Review data from SD Department of Education Statistical Digest on teacher increases with Meade School District.

Background:  January 15: No School - Martin Luther King Day
January 15: Teacher In-Service
January 16: Homeschool Presentation & Discussion @ 6:30 pm (Whitewood Elementary)
January 22: B&G Committee Meeting @ 3:30 pm (SBHS)
January 22: Policy Committee Meeting @ 5:00 pm (SBHS)
January 22: CTE Community Information Discussion @ 6:30 pm (SBHS)
January 29: School Board Study Session @