September 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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

New Hire (Certificated Staff): Renee Herringer-Deome, special services teacher, Stagebarn Middle School, $46,201.00, eff. 9/8/2026.

New Hire (Support Staff): Mitch Anglin, maintenance worker, Buildings & Grounds, $20.00/hr, eff. 8/31/2026; Hannah Rohde, lunchroom monitor, Piedmont Valley Elementary, $14.75/hr, eff. 8/31/2026; Patricia Santos-Clark, lunchroom monitor, Piedmont Valley Elementary, $15.75/hr. eff. 9/21/2026; Kelly Gorman, admin assistant, Stagebarn Middle School, $16.86/hr, eff. 8/31/2026.

Change in Hourly Rate (Support Staff): Zara Wallace, special services paraprofessional, Sturgis Elementary, $17.75 to $18.75, behavior and sensory training certificates, eff. 8/24/2026; Rochelle Cramer, admin assistant to head admin assistant, Stagebarn Middle School, $17.00 to $18.00, eff. 8/17/2026.

Resignation (Certificated): Taylor Anderson, teacher, Sturgis Elementary, liquidated damages, $2,000.00, eff. 8/19/2026.

Resignation (Support Staff): Kristin Andersen, paraprofessional, Piedmont Valley Elementary, eff. 9/10/2026.

Contract Amendments (Certificated) Teachers who advanced on the salary structure: Christina Hollearn, BA to MA, $4,050; Jade Wood, BA to MA, $4,050; Jason Schlichtemeier, MA to MA+12, $600; Kassi Wilson, BA to BA+12, $500; Katherine Ellis, BA+12 to MA, $3,550; Kayleen Selfridge-Weisz, BA+12 to MA, $3,550; Lisa Kleinsasser, BA+12 to BA+24, $550; Marco Marolt, BA to BA+12, $500; Mary Ann Stenbak, MA+12 to MA+24, $700; Michele Paulsen, MA+36 to MA+48, $700; Sara McCurdy, BA to BA+12, $500; Shelbi Bulat, BA+12 to BA+24, $550 

 

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

Background:  Extracurricular coaches and volunteer coaches will be updated monthly. Any changes will be highlighted in yellow.

Background:  The district has identified items that are either in poor condition or outdated and not being used by the district and should be declared surplus.

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:  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. 

Appropriate and respectful public decorum is expected. Any complaints about school employees should refer to school board Policy KL: Complaint Against School Employee.

Background:  The Character Education Word of the Month for September is "sportsmanship" which includes equality, justice, taking turns, playing by the rules, and treating all people fairly.

Background:  At the August board meeting, Megan Snyder and Tim Amdahl expressed interest in serving as the ASBSD delegate and alternate.

Background:  If the Board chooses to pursue this opportunity, Superintendent Wayne Wormstadt will work with the District’s school attorney to review the program requirements, eligibility, and legal considerations and determine the appropriate course of action for the District.

A foundation with a Scholarship Granting Organization would be able to accept the new $1700 tax credit.  The taxpayer could send the $1700 to the IRS or to Meade 46-1 to serve our students.  Guidelines will be published soon by the IRS and US Treasury on use of the funds (see attached document).  Families apply and to be eligible must have income less than 300% of the Meade County Median Family Income. The Median Family Income for Meade County is $98,000 which means the income limit $294,000 or less to be eligible to receive SGO funds to serve the student.

As the District considers moving forward, Board members are asked to begin identifying potential community members who may be willing to serve on the Foundation/SGO Board. Ideal candidates may include individuals who:

• Support public education and the mission of Meade School District 46-1;
• Are committed to the success of 46-1 students;
• Have the time to actively participate; and
• Have community connections and relationships that could assist with fundraising and outreach about the new tax credit.

Background:  The Special Education Department is required to annually submit the Special Education Comprehensive Plan to the SD Department of Education.

The 2026 Meade School District Special Education Comprehensive Plan reflects current district policies, procedures, and programs and has been updated to ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal special education requirements.

Background:  Due to the current night-shift custodian vacancy at SBHS, the District is exploring interim custodial support through the existing cleaning contractor.

As an interim measure, Business Manager Brett Burditt will work with Cleanrite Services to determine the cost of adding additional hours to the existing agreement until another night-shift custodian can be hired. 

Background:  ASBSD drafted this new policy in response to recent legislative changes. The policy authorizes the School Board, or its designee, to assign a student who is displaying aggressive behavior to an alternate educational setting.

Background:  The Policy Committee recommends the Board adopt this policy to maintain alignment with ASBSD recommendations. This policy is not currently included in the District’s policy manual.

Background:  The Policy Committee recommends the Board adopt this policy to maintain alignment with ASBSD recommendations. This policy is not currently included in the District’s policy manual.

Background:  The Policy Committee recommends the Board amend the current policy to align with ASBSD recommendations.

This is the First Reading to amend School Board Policy DJ: Purchasing Procedures.

Background:  The Policy Committee recommends the Board adopt this policy to maintain alignment with ASBSD recommendations. This policy is not currently included in the District’s policy manual.

Background:  The Policy Committee recommends the Board adopt this policy to maintain alignment with ASBSD recommendations. This policy is not currently included in the District’s policy manual.

Background:  Below is the unofficial preliminary fall enrollment count taken on Monday,
September 8, 2026. The official fall enrollment count is taken as of the last Friday in September.  I expect these numbers to drop some more.

Unofficial preliminary numbers:
K-12: 2906 (down 41)
Budgeted: 2875

Last Year's Count Day 
K-12: 2947 

Background:  The Committee reviewed the latest parent survey results, prepared draft four-day calendars for upcoming school years, and discussed in small groups potential questions to include in a second parent survey.

The Committee confirmed the following dates, locations, and time for Public Presentations:

• Stagebarn Middle School Gymnasium: October 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
• SWMS Grunwald Gymnasium: October 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Background:  The Board Committee of Mr. Jutting, Mr. Amdahl, Mr. Spring along with Business Manager and Superintendent met with New Underwood and Wall.

We discussed the following areas:

• Process and timelines
  • Boards must initiate action OR a petition  signed by 15% of registered voters in Meade 46-1 from the last general election.
  • Must have voter approval from current Meade 46-1 school district registered voters.  
• Valuation and Revenue based on Department of Revenue
• Questions from New Underwood and Wall on:
  • Student Programming
  • Enrollment
  • Transportation 
  • Staffing
  • Expenses

Background:  Board reports are enclosed in the Board packet.

Background: 
Preliminary State Assessment results were released to the school district to look for errors.  The most common is enrollment dates.  The results will be released by the state after any appeals to data are made and resolved.

We are hosting Regional ASBSD training for school board members at Stagebarn Middle School on November 4th at 5:30.  

Homecoming on September 25th - will need to know who will be riding in school board vehicle.
Parade Registration Form

Background: 
September 21-25: Homecoming Week
September 28: Buildings & Grounds Committee Meeting @ 3:30 pm
September 28: Special Board Meeting — Gavel Training @ 5:30 pm (dinner at 5:00 pm)
October 9: Teacher In-Service (No School)
October 12: No School (Holiday)
October 13: School Board Meeting @ 5:30 pm