RAPID CITY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 51-4 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

2014 – 2015 Retirees were recognized at 5:15 PM at Rapid City High School Historic Theatre. A complete list of retirees can be found at: http://bit.ly/1BgiWen. A thank you to Bangs, McCullen, Butler, Foye & Simmons and Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore for sponsoring the retirement reception and retiree gifts. The first May meeting of the Rapid City Board of Education was held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at the City/School Administration Center. President Jim Hansen called the meeting to order at 5:46 PM. with the following board members in attendance: Matt Stephens, Jeff Nelsen, Dave Davis and Sheryl Kirkeby. Absent with notice were Laura Schad and Ed McLaughlin. Student representatives attending were Meredith McGowan, Mariah Pawelski and Adam Thomsen. Others in attendance included: Dr. Tim Mitchell, Brad Berens, Dave Janak, Shane Daniel, Valerie Brablec, Jr. Bettelyoun and other members of the community. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES

NELSEN moved and DAVIS seconded to approve the minutes from the April 20, 2015 Special Board of Education Meeting – Executive Session, April 21, 2015 regular Board of Education Meeting, and the April 28, 2015 Western Dakota Tech Quarterly Meeting. MOTION CARRIED (5-0).

COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

RCAS Staff Appreciation – Sue Podoll, President of RCEA, was presented a proclamation on behalf of the entire district in recognition of teacher and staff appreciation. APPROVAL OF AGENDA DAVIS moved and STEPHENS seconded to approve the establishment of the agenda as presented and recommended administration with the following changes – Following Open Forum; Approval of Consent Agenda; Items for Board Consideration; Reading of Policies; Board Conferences, Conventions, and Workshops; Board Information Items; Executive Session – Personnel; Superintendent Report; Executive Session – Personnel and Negotiations; and Adjournment. MOTION CARRIED (5-0). OPEN FORUM No speakers.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA DAVIS moved and STEPHENS seconded to approve the following consent agenda items as recommended by the administration. MOTION CARRIED (5-0). BIDS The Purchasing Department of the Rapid City Area Schools routinely solicits bids for supplies, equipment, construction, and services to facilitate the educational process. Within the last 30 days Administration received and studied bids for the following items: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER – FIRE SPRINKLER INSTALLATION The bid consists of providing design, material and labor to install a new fire sprinkler system throughout the Lincoln Information Technology Center. The low base bid submitted by Midwestern Mechanical in the amount of $51,900.00 and the low Alternate #1 bid in the amount of $5,500.00 for a total award amount of $57,400.00 is recommended for award.

Base Bid Amount Midwestern Mechanical $51,900.00 Rapid Fire Protection Inc. $77,560.00 Service First Fire Sprinkler $53,700.00 Western States Fire Protection $62,720.00

Alternate #1 Bid Amount Midwestern Mechanical $5,500.00 Rapid Fire Protection Inc. $6,060.00 Service First Fire Sprinkler $6,000.00 Western States Fire Protection $5,830.00

CHANGE ORDERS WESTERN DAKOTA TECH RENOVATION PROJECTS BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Administration received Change Order #3 for the Western Dakota Tech Renovation Projects for the following work: Lower receptacles to 3’-0” per PR #8, Relocate existing conduit per PR #9. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATION: Administration reviewed the Change Order as presented. ADMINISTRATION’S RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of the Architect and Administration to approve Change Order # 3 for the Western Dakota Tech Renovation Projects. The contract sum will increase by $656.00.

ELEMENTARY STUDENT HANDBOOKS

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Each year all students are given a student handbook that outlines school policies and procedures as they affect students on a day-to-day basis. The board of education received the draft of the Elementary, Middle and High School Student Handbook electronically. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATION: Because the student handbook restates board policies, formal approval of these items clarifies expectations and guidelines for parents and students. ADMINISTRATION’S RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Elementary Student Handbook.

ENROLLMENT OPTIONS 1. OPEN ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS BACKGROUND INFORMATION: SDCL 13-28-40. Enrollment options program established. An enrollment options program is established to enable any South Dakota kindergarten through twelfth grade student to attend any public school that serves the student’s grade level in any South Dakota school district, subject to the provisions in SDCL 13-28-40 to 13-28-47, inclusive… ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATION: Two students have submitted an open enrollment application to the Rapid City Area School District for the 2014-15 school year. Three students (high school only) have submitted an open enrollment application for the 2015-16 school year. The open enrollment statutes are for kindergarten through twelfth grade students. For these requests, approval is subject to program and/or space availability. ADMINISTRATION’S RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve OE-1452 and OE-1453 for the 2014-15 school year. It is also recommended that the Board of Education approve OE-1454 through OE-1456 for the 2015-16 school year. 2. STUDENT ASSIGNMENT REQUEST BACKGROUND INFORMATION SDCL 13-28-10. School residency of child residing in a home other than residence of parents, guardian or noncustodial parents – Petition to local school board. If a school age child resides in a home other than the residence of his parents, guardian, or noncustodial parents on a temporary or permanent basis, the school residency of the child is where the parents, noncustodial parents, or guardian reside unless, upon request of the person with whom the child is living, the local school board accepts the child as a resident of that school district… ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATION: One student has requested assignment to the Rapid City Area School District for the 2014-15 school year. For these requests, approval is subject to program and/or space availability. ADMINISTRATION’S RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve request SA-841 for the 2014-15 school year.

K–12 CHANGE OF STATUS

Certified & Contracted Personnel Adjusted OPITZ-STEINLEY, Lynne Correction/Increase 580.00 Classified Personnel Adjusted HINES, Dan Increase in hours (2.5 per day) 5.5 per day HOLLOWAY, Amanda Increase in hours (4 per day) 6 per day Additional Pay Actual Pay ANDERSON, Martha 10/13/14-4/13/15 Teachscape 500.00 ANKER, Amber 1/27/15-4/13/15 Teachscape 500.00 BAKER, Rebecca 2/25/15-4/25/15 Curriculum 360.00 BECHTEL, Courtney 4/8/15-4/20/15 Roadmapping 120.00 BEKAERT, Kelsey 1/27/15-4/15/15 Teachscape 500.00 BERKE, Amy 2/20/15-3/30/15 Number Talks 360.00 BOEHLER, Bob 2/10/15-3/11/15 Teachscape 500.00 BRANDHAGEN, Jorrie 3/17/15-4/22/15 Leveling 380.00 BUCHY, Kathryn 4/22/15 Career Enhancement 250.00 ENGLISH, Alicia 9/1/14-4/23/15 Teachscape 500.00 GEORGAS, Averie 1/3/15-4/17/15 Teachscape 500.00 GRANDPRE, Dawne 2/28/15-4/11/15 Book Processing 260.00 HARDING, Danielle 8/25/15-4/20/15 Teachscape 500.00 HOLLIBAUGH, Becky 1/20/15-4/2015 Teachscape 500.00 HOLSO, Trinda 2/23/15-3/30/15 Number Talks 360.00 HORN, Kelly 1/15/15-4/21/15 Teachscape 500.00 HORAN, Sherri 2014-2015 College Access 750.00 IRELAND, David 3/20/15-4/14/15 Teachscape 500.00 JACOBI, Tammy 1/20/15-4/20/15 Teachscape 500.00 JACOBSON, Nancy 1/20/15-4/20/15 Teachscape 500.00 JENKINS, Heidi 9/9/14-4/20/15 Teachscape 500.00 JOHNS, Connie 3/20/15-4/13/15 Teachscape 500.00 KELLAR, Teresa 3/10/15-4/20/15 Roadmapping/Parent Night 400.00 KELLOGG, Mary 10/20/14-4/12/15 Teachscape 500.00 KUSLER, Barbara 10/1/14-4/13/15 Teachscape 500.00 LAUGHLIN, Kyle 1/20/15-4/20/15 Teachscape 500.00 LIPP, Tara 8/25/14/-4/21/15 Teachscape 500.00 LIGHTENBERG, Noelle 3/2/15-3/20/15 Number Talks 360.00 LOGUE, Stephana 11/1/14-4/7/15 Teachscape 500.00 MISTELSKI, Cortney 10/31/14/-4/20/15 Teachscape 500.00 MOEHLMAN, Trent 12/16/14-4/10/15 Teachscape 500.00 MOSER, Michelle 2/23/15-3/30/15 Numbers Talk Book Study 330.00 MOSER, Michelle 3/18/15-3/25/15 Benchmark Training 40.00 MORSE, Nicole 3/16/15-3/24/15 Book Leveling 160.00 MORSE, Nicole 12/29/15-3/8/15 Book Leveling 140.00 NEUTZLING, Joelle 3/2/15-3/30/15 Number Talks 330.00 ODEGAARD, Julie 9/16/14-3/12/15 Teachscape 500.00

RILEY, Matt 9/14/14-4/19/15 Teachscape 500.00 ROUSE, Jennifer 1/31/15-4/16/15 Teachscape 500.00 RUIZ, Marianne 2/3/15-10/12/15 After School Tutoring/Planning 300.00 SCHILLINGER, Bobbi 4/8/15-4/20/15 Unit 4 Writing/Roadmapping 100.00 SCHLAPKOHL, Kristina 1/20/15-4/17/15 Teachscape 500.00 SCHUMACHER, Melanie 4/20/15 Teacher Training Session 50.00 SNETHEN, Timothy 2/25/15-4/23/15 Curriculum 360.00 SNOW, Rhonda 2/28/15-4/11/15 Book Processing 260.00 SPARBY, Tia 2/23/15-3/30/15 Number Talks 360.00 SWANSON, Brenda 9/22/15-4/16/15 Teachscape 500.00 TAUTKUS, Carolie 1/21/15-4/15/15 Teachscape 500.00 TAYS, Kristie 10/22/14-4/8/15 Teachscape 500.00 UMENTHUM, Rebecca 2/13/15-3/30/15 Number Talks Book Study 360.00 VENENGA, Elizabeth 2/24/15-4/19/15 Teachscape 500.00 WIEDMANN, Gloria 1/28/15-3/12/15 Teachscape 500.00 WHISMAN, Dillon 2/26/15-3/30/15 Number Talks Book Study 360.00 WOLF, Teresa 9/22/15-4/16/15 Teachscape 500.00 WOOD, Loretta 2/27/15-4/11/15 Book Processing 260.00 WYSUPH, Michelle 2/23/15-3/30/15 Number Talks 360.00 Total: $22,870.00

K – 12 EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Certified & Contracted Personnel Actual Pay ADDISON, Tanya Central/Summer School/Temp./Hrly Rate 20.00 CLAYMAN-HOGAN, Elizabeth Central/Summer School/Temp./Hrly Rate 20.00 GRIFFIN, Brody Central/Summer School/Temp./Hrly Rate 20.00 HENRIKSEN, Sabrina Central/Summer School/Temp./Hrly Rate 20.00 KUNDEL, Kenneth Central/Summer School/Temp./Hrly Rate 20.00 MILLS, Thomas Central/Summer School/Temp./Hrly Rate 20.00 MINTLE, Ashley West/SPED level 2 32,676.00 MOELHMAN, Janette Central/Summer School/Temp/hrly rate 20.00 MUELLER, Jennifer Central/Summer School/Temp./Hrly Rate 20.00 MUELLER, Sarah Central/Summer School/Temp./Hrly. Rate 20.00 PALMREUTER, Joel Central/Summer School/Temp./Hrly Rate 20.00 QUIMBY, Rachel Central/Summer School/Temp./Hrly Rate 20.00 RATHERT, Sherri Central/Summer School/Temp./Hrly Rate 20.00 SELIG, Patricia Central/Summer School/Temp./Hrly Rate 20.00 SOLANO, Rachel Central/Math 31,676.00 STOLTZ, Sylvia Jefferson/Screening Team (up to 40 days) daily rate (Temp) 95.00 SPORRER, Jesse Central/Summer School/Temp./Hrly Rate 20.00 VEDDER, Michelle Central/Summer School/Temp./Hrly Rate 20.00 WARD, Shana Central/Summer School/Temp./Hrly Rate 20.00 Classified Personnel Hourly Pay HUGHES, Estee Warehouse/Warehouse person 12.81

SUBSTITUTES, FIELD PLACEMENTS & VOLUNTEERS

Field Placements – Internship VOLLMER, James Volunteer BOSCHEE, Scott SIEBERT, Kari SIPMA, Kari

K–12 TERMINATIONS AND LEAVES

Certified & Contracted Personnel Effective CHAPPELL, Malinda Pinedale/Grade 2 (Resign) End of 2014-15 DAVIS, Michelle Central/HS Head Debate (Resign) End of 2014-15 DAVIS, Michelle East/English/Lang. Arts (Resign) End of 2014-15 DOLAN, David Central/HS Ass’t Football (Resign) End of 2014-15 FISCHER, Andrea Central/District Vocal Coordinator (Resign) End of 2014-15 HERRERA, Sabrina South/Reading (Resign) End of 2014-15 HOUSKA, John Central/HS Ass’t Track (Resign) End of 2014-15 JONES, Richard East/MS Student Council (Resign) End of 2014-15 POPOWSKI, Bart East/Lang Arts. (Retire) End of 2014-15 ROBERTSON, Cynthia RCHS/English/Lang Arts (LOA) 2015-16 SCHWIESOW, Melissa Grandview/Reading (Resign) End of 2014-15 STECKELBERG, Amanda Grandview/Grade 5(Resign) End of 2014-15 WALTMAN, Monica East/SPED (Resign) End of 2014-15 Classified Personnel Effective BAREIS, Eva South Canyon/Paraprofessional (Resign) 5/22/15 COOK, Berlyn STC/Bus Driver (Retire) 5/27/15 HANSEN-WARD, Maren Knollwood/Paraprofessional (Retire) 5/22/15 HOLLOWAY, Amanda South/Noon Duty Supervisor (Resign) 4/24/15 MEYER, Sarah Central/Paraprofessional (Resign) 3/13/15 PUNTENEY, Jill Black Hawk/Food Service/ (Resign) 4/24/15 VOGT, GWEN Knollwood/Paraprofessional (Retire) 5/22/15

LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OF RAPID CITY BACKGROUND INFORMATION: It is the desire of Rapid City Area School District (RCASD) and The Performing Arts Center of Rapid City, Inc. (PACRC) to enter into this three-year lease agreement where PACRC will lease from the District the use of certain facilities located at Rapid City High School (RCHS). The term of this agreement will be from July 1, 2015 and terminating June 30, 2018. RCASD acknowledges that the PACRC contributed $6,000,000 to the performing arts portion of the facility. The PACRC acknowledges that at all times the District is the sole and exclusive owner of RCHS. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATION: PACRC will schedule the use of the Performing Arts Center space – the areas designated for the PACRC are proprietary to the PACRC. RCASD will schedule the use of the school space - areas that are proprietary to the District for school purposes. Shared space is utilized by all occupants. This shared space includes hallways, public restrooms, stairwells, etc. At any time when the PACRC is hosting an event in the historic theatre, it is agreed the Multipurpose Room and the Commons Room will also be reserved for use by the PACRC, recognizing and acknowledging that both the Multipurpose Room and the Commons Room are District space subject to the terms of this agreement. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the lease agreement between Rapid City Area School District and The Performing Arts Center of Rapid City, Inc.

RENTAL CONTRACT WITH SDSM&T BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Rapid City Area School District (RCASD) is renewing its contract with South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T) for the use of its football and track facilities, in return for the covenants and other valuable consideration set forth in the Contract. The terms of this contract will be from July 1, 2014 until June 30, 2019.

ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATION: SDSM&T’s use of these facilities for SDSM&T’s activities shall have priority over use by RCASD. The scheduling of RCASD’s games at SDSM&T’s facilities must have the prior approval of SDSM&T’s Athletic Director. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the rental contract between Rapid City Area School District and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for use of its athletic facilities.

DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY BACKGROUND: The School District annually disposes of supplies and equipment which are no longer considered necessary or suitable to the operation of the district.

CONSIDERATION: The list of supplies and equipment is no longer considered necessary by Rapid City Area Schools.

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Board of Education declare by resolution that the supplies and the equipment on the list be surplus property.

WHEREAS, pursuant to SDCL 6-13-1. The governing board of a political subdivision may sell, trade, loan, destroy or otherwise dispose of any land, structures, equipment or other property which such governing board has, by appropriate motion, determined is no longer necessary, useful or suitable for the purpose for which it was acquired.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Rapid City Area School District No. 51-4 that the following property is determined to be no longer necessary, useful, or suitable for school purposes and order the sale, trade, convey to other political subdivisions, destruction of or the disposal of:

Quantity Description

274 cases Ground Beef

140 cases Dragon Punch Juice

140 cases Wango Mango Juice

35 cases Green Dragon Chicken

25 cases Tony’s Flat Bread

699 cases Beef Crumbles

72 cases Pizza

112 cases Pizza

277 cases Waffles

84 cases Grilled Cheese

96 cases Taco Shells

70 cases Bread

230 cases Hamburger Buns

140 cases Cheese

120 cases Chicken Nuggets

110 cases Sliced Ham

206 cases Sub Dough

DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY BACKGROUND: The School District annually disposes of supplies and equipment which are no longer considered necessary or suitable to the operation of the district.

CONSIDERATION: The list of supplies and equipment is no longer considered necessary by Rapid City Area Schools.

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Board of Education declare by resolution that the supplies and the equipment on the list be surplus property.

WHEREAS, pursuant to SDCL 6-13-1. The governing board of a political subdivision may sell, trade, loan, destroy or otherwise dispose of any land, structures, equipment or other property which such governing board has, by appropriate motion, determined is no longer necessary, useful or suitable for the purpose for which it was acquired.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Rapid City Area School District No. 51-4 that the following property is determined to be no longer necessary, useful, or suitable for school purposes and order the sale, trade, convey to other political subdivisions, destruction of or the disposal of:

Quantity Description

1 Heidelberg QM-2 Printing Press, Model #QM46-2, Serial #964836

1 Quicksetter Platemaker, Serial #201418

The above two items go together and have an approximate value of $7,500.00

ADDENDUM

K–12 TERMINATIONS AND LEAVES

Certified & Contracted Personnel Effective DOLAN, David Central/HS Ass’t Football (Resign) End of 2014-15 DONOVAN, Roberta Stevens/FFA Advisor (Resign) End of 2014-15 FISCHER, Andrea District/District Vocal Coordinator (Resign) End of 2014-15 FISCHER, Andrea Central/HS Head Chorus (Resign) End of 2014-15 Classified Personnel Effective AMOS, Tim Central/Security (Resign) 4/29/15 BECK, Randall RCHS/Team Cleaner (Retire) 5/28/15 BOAM, Hilary SWMS/Paraprofessional (Term) 5/1/15 BRANDLI, Jessica SWMS/Paraprofessional (Resign) 5/22/15 GIBSON, Dianne STC/Bus Aide (Retire) 5/22/15 HALL, Mari SWMS/Paraprofessional (Resign) 5/22/15 HATCHER, Dawn SWMS/Paraprofessional (Resign) 5/22/15 JANKE, Chelsey Central/Paraprofessional (Resign) 5/22/15 PENN, Ken Central/Paraprofessional (Resign) 5/22/15 SUMMERS, Thomas North/Paraprofessional (Retire) 5/22/15 K – 12 EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Certified & Contracted Personnel Actual Pay DONOVAN, Roberta Central/FFA Advisor 5,525.00 HAY, Phillip Central/HS Head Boys Basketball 5,525.00 SCHROEDER, Jenna Central/Head Competitive Cheer 4,073.00 K–12 CHANGE OF STATUS

Certified & Contracted Personnel Adjusted BOEHLER, Catherine Decrease/10 Additional Days 3,381.60 CHRISTENSEN, Colby Increase/20 Additional Days 5,144.40 HIGDON, Stephanie Decrease/20 Additional Days 4,852.71 HOFER, Ranae Decrease/20 Additional Days 4,806.52 KERTZMAN, Deann Decrease/20 Additional Days 3,096.74 LEHMANN, Erin Increase/ 20 Additional Days 5,299.23 PHARES, Scott Increase/Building Transfer 76,296.00 PLUMB, Lisa Increase/Assignment Transfer 92,248.00 VENENGA, Elizabeth Decrease/10 Additional Days 9,569.83

Additional Pay Actual Pay ANDERSON, Nicole 4/27/15-5/4/15 Teachscape 500.00 BERG, Ashley 1/10/15-4/30/15 Teachscape 500.00 CABRERA, Agapito 4/29/15-5/4/15 Teachscape 500.00 CARPENTER, Christina 4/20/15-4/24/15 Teachscape 500.00

CLELAND, Timothy 12/17/14-4/26/15 Teachscape 500.00 CRAIG, Ruthie 10/18/14-3/28/15 Teachscape 500.00 DAILY, Molly 4/25/15-5/4/15 Music Memory 100.00 DOTSON, Siobhan 10/22/14-4/14/15 Teachscape 500.00 FECHTELKOTTER, Mary 4/25/15-5/4/15 MM Final Event 100.00 GREENBERG, Greg 2/25/15-4/25/15 Curriculum 360.00 HATCH, Alexa 2/9/15-4/9/15 PEP Planning 310.00 HEY, Susan 4/25/15-5/4/15 Music Memory 100.00 HOFER, Renae 1/16/15-4/23/15 Prof. Growth Inst. TLC XXII 150.00 JACKSON, Michelle 10/25/14-4/23/15 Teachscape 500.00 JENSEN, Rick 4/27/15-4/29/15 Teachscape 500.00 KEEFE, Melinda 10/28/14-4/29/15 Teachscape 500.00 KLINE, Rebecca 2/21/15-4/30/15 Teachscape 500.00 KNOWLES, Bruce 4/24/15-5/4/15 Teachscape 500.00 KRZYZANOWOKI, Ken 3/18/15-4/25/15 Curriculum 340.00 LARSON, Teresa 4/28/15-5/4/15 Teachscape 500.00 LEETCH, Damon 4/24/15-5/4/15 Teachscape 500.00 LEICHTNAM, Christine 4/25/15 Music Memory 100.00 LIBERTY, Dawn 10/22/15-4/19/15 Teachscape 500.00 LONG, Robin 4/25/15 Music Memory 100.00 LONG-LIND, Nancy 4/25/15 Music Memory 100.00 MALISKE, Julie 10/14/14-4/20/15 Teachscape 500.00 MARTIN, Deborah 4/25/15-4/24/15 Music Memory/Rehearsal 180.00 MCNABB, Jennifer 4/25/15 Music Memory 100.00 MILLSLAGLE, Diane 10/14/14-4/06/15 Teachscape 500.00 MORIARTY, Gina 3/5/15-4/23/15 Building Support 200.00 MYERS, Rebecca 2/13/15-4/29/15 Teachscape 500.00 NEUTZLING, Joelle 12/30/14-4/27/15 Teachscape 500.00 PETERSON, Heidi 11/5/14-4/26/15 Teachscape 500.00 PRICE, Amanda 10/25/14-4/18/15 Teachscape 500.00 PLOCEK, Ellen 4/25/15 Music Memory 100.00 RASMUSSEN, Rachel 4/24/15-5/4/15 Teachscape 500.00 RATHKE, Kjersten 4/24/15-4/25/15 Music Memory 180.00 REHORST, Jennifer 4/1/15-4/23/15 Teachscape 500.00 ROARK, Jennifer 4/20/15-4/24/15 Teachscape 500.00 ROBERTS, Susan 4/25/15 Music Memory 100.00 SATORIUS, Jennifer 12/30/15-4/20/15 Teachscape 500.00 SCOTT, Laura 10/25/14-4/13/15 Teachscape 500.00 SEDIG, Tim 4/25/15 Music Memory 100.00 SEDLECEK, Susan 4/25/15 Music Memory 100.00 SLIPER, Laurie 4/9/15-4/25/15 Teachscape 500.00 STEWART, Elizabeth 9/23/14-4/6/15 Teachscape 500.00 STEIKEN, Sam 4/25/15-4/28/15 Teachscape 500.00 STEIGER, Megan 10/22/15-4/15/15 Teachscape 500.00 SPERELE, Brandi 10/8/14-4/28/15 Teachscape 500.00 THOMPSON, Amy 1/24/15-4/18/15 Teachscape 500.00

WALKER, Kathleen 2/24/15-4/27/15 Teachscape 500.00 WHITNEY, Alyssa 10/22/14-4/8/15 Teachscape 500.00 YANKTON, Geneva 4/23/15 Feathering Ceremony 100.00 YOUNG, Theo 4/25/15 Music Memory 100.00 TOTAL: 20,020.00

PROPOSED BUDGET 2015-2016 KIRKEBY moved and NELSEN seconded to approve the Proposed Budget 2015-2016 as recommended and approved by the administration. MOTION CARRIED (5-0). BACKGROUND: SDCL 13-11-2. Adoption of annual school budget --- Publication --- Cash flow --- Levy --- Changes in budget. The school board shall prepare a proposed budget for the next fiscal year according to the budgeting standards prescribed by the auditor general for consideration not later than the regular meeting in the month of May. The proposed budget shall be published in the designated official newspaper not later than July fifteenth together with a notice of hearing on the budget. The budget hearing shall be held before August first. Before October first every school board shall approve a budget for the anticipated obligations of each fund...

ADMINISTRATION’S RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2015-2016 Proposed Budget and conduct the public hearing during the school board meeting on May 19, 2015.

2015-2016 PROPOSED BUDGET EXPENDITURES REVENUE

(10) General Fund $84,405,362 $84,405,362

(21) Capital Outlay Fund 24,372,538 24,372,538

(22) Special Education Fund 19,465,081 19,465,081

(23) Post Secondary Fund 30,308,780 30,308,780

(24) Pension Fund 3,778,032 3,778,032

(31) CO Certs Debt Services Fund 374,260 374,260

(51) Food Service Fund 6,822,701 6,822,701

(54) Preschool Enterprise Fund 395,000 395,000

(57) Health Insurance Fund 20,440,000 20,440,000

(65) Unemployment Ins. Fund 50,000 50,000

TOTAL $190,411,754 $190,411,754

The complete budget can be found at: http://bit.ly/1I3J8jV

POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND EXHIBITS NELSEN moved and KIRKEBY seconded to approve the following procedures as recommended and approved by administration:

1. Access to Buildings Procedure – ECAA-P 2. Admission and Assignment of Students to Schools Procedure – JECC-P

MOTION CARRIED (5-0).

SCHOOL BOARD CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS AND WORKSHOPS

Background: In accordance with board policy BHBA, “The board encourages the participation of its members at appropriate conferences, workshops, conventions, seminars, and similar meetings. The board will have the power to authorize board members to attend such meetings at district expense.”

KIRKEBY moved and NELSEN seconded to approve board member attendance, with compensation, at the following meetings: Board Members Date/Conference, Meeting All BOE Members________ May 12, 2015 – Special Board of Education

Meeting – Executive Session – 6:30PM___ MOTION CARRIED (5-0).

BOARD INFORMATION REPORTS PLC Update – Dr. Mitchell provided Board members with the results of a survey regarding Wednesday early release used for PLC time. The information will be emailed to Board members. Information Item – District Code: ECAC RCAS Electronic Surveillance was presented as information item with approval to be held at the May 19, 2015 meeting. This item and all agenda items and attachments can be reviewed at: http://bit.ly/1I3J8jV Information Item – Brad Berens presented the Middle School and High School Handbooks as information item with approval to be held at the May 19, 2015 meeting. Information Item – Kelli Oehlerling presented the WDT handbooks as information item with approval to be held at the May 19, 2015 meeting. Student Representative Reports – The three school representative presented reports from their respective schools. Title VII Committee – Jim Hansen reported the Honoring and Feathering ceremony will be held May 20, 2015 at Stevens High School. The meal will begin at 4:30 PM with the ceremony at 6 PM. Jr. Bettelyoun reported on Lakota Emergence by Craig Howe and Lakota rapper Frank Wain who has been speaking with students this week. Western Dakota Technical Institute Update – Kelli Oehlerking reported on end of year events, HLC visit scheduled for May 18 – 20, 2015 and fall enrollment numbers. Facilities Committee – Sheryl Kirkeby reported on the April 28, 2015 meeting. The next meeting will be May 12, 2015. Budget/Finance Committee – Matt Stephens reported the next meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2015. Instructional Council – Dave Davis reported on the April 27, 2015 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2015. Other – Jim Hansen reported on the Student Success Task Force meeting and a collaborative summer program between Central High School and North Middle School to work with 8th graders on math. Hansen also spoke on upcoming study sessions that will be scheduled regarding SB 73. Jeff Nelsen reported that RCHS Construction crew painted a wall in the commons.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

SDCL 1-25.2.1 – Discussing the qualifications, competence, performance, character or fitness of any public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee. The term “employee” does not include any independent contractor.

STEPHENS moved and KIRKEBY seconded to go into Executive Session at 6:16 PM to discuss Personnel. Executive Session concluded at 6:31 PM. REPORTS FOR SUPERINTENDENT Campaign for Grade Level Reading Update – Dr. Mitchell provided information that the Campaign for Grade Level Reading will be giving second grade students in the district. Lifeway Luncheon – Dr. Mitchell attended the Lifeway luncheon on April 30, 2015. Starting Strong May Day Breakfast – Dr. Mitchell reported on the May 1, 2015 event. Cultural Plan Steering Committee – This group meet for the first time on May 1, 2015 at the Journey Museum. Municipal Candidate Forum - Board candidate Matt Stephens attended this event on May 5, 2015. Oceti Sakowin Ambassador Project – The project will be on display at the Dahl Arts Center from May 6 through May 9. Partnership Rapid City – Teen-Up Celebration will be held on May 7, 2015 at the Journey Museum. Partnership Rapid City – Sweet Success celebration will be held on May 11, 2015 at the RCHS Candidate Forum – A candidate forum will be held on May 14, 2015 at SDSMT Classroom Building. Graduation Activities – A list of high school and Western Dakota activities was provided to the Board members.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

SDCL 1-25.2.1 – Discussing the qualifications, competence, performance, character or fitness of any public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee. The term “employee” does not include any independent contractor.

SDCL 1-25-2-2 – Discussing the expulsion, suspension, discipline, assignment of or the educational program of a student or the eligibility of a student to participate in interscholastic activities provided by the South Dakota High School Activities Association.

SDCL 1-25.2.4 – Preparing for contract negotiations or negotiating with employees or employee representatives.

KIRKEBY moved and NELSEN seconded to go into Executive Session at 6:34 PM to discuss Personnel, Student Expulsion/Suspension and Negotiations. Executive Session concluded at 7:50 PM.

ADJOURNMENT

KIRKEBY moved and NELSEN seconded to adjourn the May 5, 2015 Board of Education meeting at 7:51 PM.

Respectfully submitted, Dave Janak, Asst. Superintendent

ATTEST:

Shirley Fletcher, Senior Administrative Assistant Jim Hansen, President Rapid City Board of Education