MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.

17-2
BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
Regular Board Meeting
Monday, January 13, 2025
L.B. Williams Elementary at 5:30 P.M.

ITEM SUMMARY/JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION

I. Opening
A. Call Meeting to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call: Aslesen, Everson, Flood, Olson, Ruml
D. Determination of Quorum
E. Approval of Agenda:
MOTION TO AMEND:
MOTION TO APPROVE
RECOGNITION
Suzanne Skinner – Bettye Brown Teacher Excellence Award
II. Consent Agenda:

A. Board Minutes MOTION TO APPROVE

B. Claims
C. Personnel
D. Open Enrollment
E. Conflicts of Interest

III. Public Commentary BOARD INFORMATION

IV. Board consideration to Declare MTC Student Built House - #111 as Surplus. MOTION TO APPROVE

V. Board Consideration to set the date for the School Election for MOTION TO APPROVE
June 3, 2025.
VI. Board Consideration to Pass Board Resolution Opposing the State’s MOTION TO APPROVE
Proposed School Voucher Program.

VII. Board Consideration to Enter into Executive Session for the Purpose of MOTION TO APPROVE
“Discussing the qualifications, competence, performance, character or fitness
of any Public officer or employee or prospective public officer of employee.”
SDCL 1-25-2.(1). Annual Evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools.

VIII. Board Consideration to Offer New Two-Year Contract to Joe Childs as MOTION TO APPROVE
Superintendent of Schools.

IX. Board Member Report BOARD INFORMATION

X. Superintendent Report BOARD INFORMATION

a. Tour of L.B. Williams Elementary

XI. Adjourn.
 MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 17-2
School Board Meeting
Agenda Item
For presentation at the -DQXDU\ meeting of the school board.

Subject: Board Consideration to Approve Consent Agenda

From: Dr. Joe Childs, Superintendent

Nature of action requested from the Board:

Board Action ‫܈‬

Board Information ‫܆‬
Scheduled report ‫܆‬

A. Board Minutes
B. Claims
C. Personnel
D. Open Enrollments
E. Conflict Disclosures/Waiver Requests

Individual(s) who will attend the board meeting and speak to the item:
Dr. Joe Childs, Superintendent
I will be able to review the item further as the school board meeting, if requested:

Name: Date: 

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 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT 17-2
NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by President Brittni Flood at 9:00
AM. at the Longfellow Elementary School, 110 N. Mentzer St., Mitchell South Dakota, Davison
County.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll call of members present: Deb Olson, Deb Everson, Brittni Flood, and Terry Aslesen. Shawn Ruml
by phone.
Absent: None
Others present: Dr. Joe Childs, Superintendent, and Theresa Kriese, Business Manager.
President Flood declared a quorum present.
Motion #25-10055
Motion by Everson, seconded by Ruml to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried
Motion #25-10056
Motion by Olson, seconded by Aslesen to approve the consent agenda items of open enrollment,
conflicts of interest, and the minutes of November 12, 2024, and November 22, 2024, board meetings.
These minutes had been sent to the Mitchell Republic in unapproved form all in accordance per SDCL
13-8-35.
Motion Carried.
K-12 Classified Hire: Ashton Munsell, Volunteer Wrestling Coach, $1.00, effective 2024-2025 school
year, Cruze Allhiser, Volunteer Wrestling Coach, $1.00, effective 2024-2025 school year, Nikki Hobbie,
LBW Paraeducator, $20/hr., 7 hrs./day, effective December 9, 2024, Katelyn Overweg, GBR
Paraeducator, $18.85/hr., 7.25 hrs./day, effective January 6, 2025, K-12 Change in Hours: Blair
Overweg, Paraeducator from 7.25 hrs./day to 7 hrs./day, effective November 25, 2024, Hailey Robbins,
Paraeducator, from 7 hrs./day to 7.25 hrs./ day, effective November 25, 2024, K-12 Resignations:
Ramy Norgaard, GBR Paraeducator, effective December 20, 2024, Krista Vogt, GBR Paraeducator,
effective December 20, 2024, MTC New Hires: Emily Trebil, Nursing Lab Clinical Adjunct,
$4,237.24, effective January 1, 2025, MTC Resignations: Travis VanDyke, Powerline Instructor,
effective December 30, 2024.
Motion #25-10057
Motion by Olson, seconded by Everson to approve the claims as presented.
Motion Carried.
No one addressed the board during public commentary.
Motion #25-10058
Motion by Olson, seconded by Ruml to approve MTC Policy 110 on second reading.
Motion Carried.
Motion #25-10059
Motion by Olson, seconded by Everson to add an assistant wrestling coach position to assist with the
increase participation in girls wrestling.
Motion Carried.

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Motion #25-10060
Motion by Ruml, seconded by Olson to adopt Mitchell School District Board Policy 438 on final
reading.
Motion Carried.
Motion #25-10061
Motion by Olson, seconded by Everson to approve moving Begindergarten to an all-day program
effective the 2025-2026 school year.
Motion Carried.
Dr. Childs presented information to the Board regarding current class sizes in all attendance locations.
The class sizes fit within the Board adopted recommendations with few exceptions. These will be
reviewed annually.
Motion #25-10062
Motion by Olson, seconded by Everson to declare a 2-door food service cooler RSU5-0050-IAA-204
surplus property. This property has been deemed of no value and will be disposed of properly.
Motion Carried.
Board members reported on various meetings attended since the last School Board Meeting.
Dr. Childs reviewed an additional section of the District report card pertaining to student achievement.
Childs reported how the District results compared to the State of South Dakota average and ESD
Schools.
Principal Lisa Heckenlaible guided the Board through a tour of Longfellow Elementary School.
President Flood adjourned the meeting at 7:19 PM.

November 2024 Payroll: General Fund - $1,717,647.18 of which $1,217,291.77 Instruction,

$439,342.70 Support, and $61,012.71 Co-curricular; Special Education - $500,271.33; Food Service -
$69,650.02; Drivers Education - $2,021.96 and Mitchell Technical College - $941,773.68

Cash Balance November 31, 2024:

Beginning Balance $12,227,919
General Fund $4,174,330, Capital Outlay $5,321,342, Special Education $522,556, Mitchell Technical
College $2,958,736, Bond Redemption $248,009, Food Service, $1,601,742, Drivers Education, $7,663
T/A $1,687,051, Capital Projects ($4,293,480)
Revenue $8,789,846
General Fund $3,923,063, Capital Outlay $1,938,267, Special Education $1,387,436, Mitchell Technical
College $808,793, Bond Redemption $338,390, Food Service, $1801,470, Drivers Education, -0-, T/A
$213k427, Capital Projects -0-
Expenditures $7,416,437
General Fund $2,093,235, Capital Outlay $265,478, Special Education $815,406, Mitchell Technical
College $1,571,386, Bond Redemption -0-, Food Service, $171,135, Drivers Education, $2,045, T/A
$525,305, Capital Projects $1,972,447
Ending Balance $13,601,328
General Fund $6,004,159, Capital Outlay $6,994,131, Special Education $1,094,586, Mitchell Technical
College $2,196,144, Bond Redemption $586,399, Food Service, $1,611,077, Drivers Education, $5,588
T/A $1,375,172, Capital Projects ($6,265,928)

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Mitchell School District Board Report-10009 Page: 1
01/09/2025 01:45 Pm Bills Forum 01.13.2025 User Id: 5928
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 10 General Fund
A Ox Welding Supply Inc Welding Supplies 127.68
A T & T Mobility Cell Phone Usage 470.90
Abbott House Inc State Aid/ PRTF FY25 612,558.75
Abe Of Mitchell LLC Painting - MS Library 1,056.12
Act Testing Materials 339.31
Aia Corporation Program Supplies 177.59
Al's Engraving Signs 53.75
Amazon Capital Services Program Supplies 661.18
Anglin, Calle Gymnastics Judge 395.41
Arctic Refrigeration, Inc. Crank Case Heater - Hs 1,203.20
Arrowwood Resort At Cedar Shore Lodging 141.32
Augustana University Entry Fee 550.00
Auto Value Mitchell Program Supplies 2.99
Automatic Building Controls Annual Maintenance 2,345.00
B & B Upholstery Pickup Seats 1,470.00
Beers, Jerry Bb Official 234.64
Bender Sewer And Drain, LLC Drain Cleaning 3,024.00
Bierschbach, Alan Wrestling Official 163.92
Big E Auto Service 15 Malibu - Defrost and Tire 3,460.73
Biggerstaff, Blake Commercial Applicator Renewal 30.00
Blick Art Materials Art Materials 399.96
Boetel, Brooklyn Travel – Mentor Teacher 109.11
Brad's Instrument Repair Instrument Maintenance 635.00
Bradley's Pub & Grille Meals 215.98
Break Time Portables #1 Portable Toilet Rental 80.00
Brink, Lydia Library Supplies 322.10
Bruguier, Kimberly Music Supplies 46.79
C & B Operations LLC Snow Removal Equipment Repairs 4,261.76
Capital One-Walmart Card Program Supplies 746.43
Central High School Entry Fee 600.00
Chada, Dodie Gymnastics Judge 495.52
Christian, Jenny Gymnastics Judge 633.98
CHS Inc Fuel 811.78
City Of Mitchell Water, Sewer 1,793.39
City Of Mitchell Landfill Fees 94.00
Ck Bicycles & Locks LLC Replacement Keys 30.00
Cole Papers Inc O/M Supplies 531.19
Column Software PBC Publication 174.56
County Fair, Inc Catering 416.29
Cubby's Inc Fuel 1,193.33
Dakota Data Shred Document Shredding 223.26
Dakota Potters Supply LLC Art Supplies 50.45
Dakota Supply Group Inc Program Supplies 570.17
Darrington Water Conditioning Service 571.00
Day, Alison Program Supplies 82.51
Daylight Donuts Baked Goods 217.75
Decker Inc O/M Supplies 148.45
DeJong, Chad BB Official 120.16
Direct Digital Controls Inc Boiler Service - LBW 202.50
Doug's Custom Paint and Body Hydraulic Leak 874.89
Drey, Shania Gymnastics Judge 366.59
Duffy, Kayla Program Supplies 35.95
Ed's Pet World Program Supplies 24.97
Effling, Ross BB Official 124.84

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01/09/2025 01:45 Pm Bills Forum 01.13.2025 User Id: 5928
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
Ehlke, Courtney Mileage 170.56
Eimers, Jeramie Wrestling Official 299.00
Elk Point Jefferson School Entry Fees 150.00
Erdmann, Danielle Lab Supplies 48.97
First National Bank Omaha Supplies & Travel 1,568.54
First National Bank Omaha Supplies & Travel 10,573.23
First National Bank Omaha Supplies & Travel 2,440.58
Foreman Student Transportation 47,819.44
Grainger O/M Supplies 219.55
Grandstay Residential Suites Lodging-Wrestling 1,050.00
Haenfler, Jeff BB Official 118.36
Hamre, Sue Gymnastics Judge 211.46
Harrison, Amber Mileage 71.50
Haynes, Sarah Meals 35.86
Hillyard/Sioux Falls Custodial Supplies 2,482.90
Interstate All Battery Center Batteries 29.10
Interstate Glass & Door Service Calls 362.30
Interstate Tire & Auto Ctr Skidsteer Rental 150.00
J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. Music 72.00
Johnson, Lee BB Official 166.00
Jones Supplies Custodial Supplies 5,492.91
Junker, Josh BB Official 124.84
Kapfer, Julie Program Supplies 176.68
Karl's Dryer Repair-LBW 406.98
Keith, Rusty BB Official 200.32
Kellenberger, Adam BB Official 124.84
Knippling, Sherri Gymnastics Judge 341.70
Kone Elevator Maintenance 2,687.07
Langner, Luke BB Official 124.84
Lentsch, Chad Classroom Supplies 109.11
Loudenburg, Roxanne Travel Mentor Teacher 109.11
Mackin Ed Resources Library Books 433.99
Madison High School Entry Fee 50.00
Marshall Music Booster Registration Fee 250.00
McLeods Office Supply Double Window Envelopes 399.90
McManus, Megan Travel Mentor Teacher 109.11
Mega Wash Vehicle Washes 17.00
Menards O/M, Program Supplies 1,589.13
Midco Business Voice Services-816 N Davison 1,794.83
Midwest Playscapes Inc Playground Equipment 348.90
Miedema Sanitation Inc Trash Removal 2,739.00
Mitchell Iron & Supply Inc O/M Supplies, Repairs 68.17
Mitchell Schools/Food Service Food Supplies 303.96
Mitchell Tech Corp Ed Catering 142.95
Moege, Anne Mileage 42.33
Moody Auto Body 99 Chevy - Door Latch Replacement 695.97
Morgan, Teresa World Language Supplies 192.95
Morningside University Entry Fee 165.00
Morris, Max BB Official 237.28
Music For All Registration Fee 875.00
Muth Electric Inc Lamps, Service 7,374.94
Napa Central White Bus Battery 189.99
Nepstads Flower Shop Flowers 48.00
Neugebauer, Lisa Travel Mentor Teacher 109.11
Office Advantage, The Printing Contract 269.98

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01/09/2025 01:45 Pm Bills Forum 01.13.2025 User Id: 5928
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
Other World Computing Computer Supplies 252.07
Otis Elevator Company Elevator Service Call 2,429.31
Parkston School District Entry Fee 50.00
Parsons, Jill Classroom Supplies 48.63
Performance Foodservice Food Supplies-Fresh Fruits/Veg 5,837.66
Perma - Bound Library Books 189.00
Poppema, Mike BB Official 124.84
Poppler Music Music 152.60
Popplers Music Store Music Supplies 51.95
Puetz, Jacey Classroom Supplies 54.24
Puetz, Jacey Travel Mentor Teacher 109.11
Qualified Presort Service LLC Postage 1,767.78
Realityworks Classroom Supplies 693.20
Region Iii FCCLA Registrations 292.40
Reisdorfer, Jason BB Official 124.84
Ricketts Jr., Jim BB Official 191.08
Riverside Technologies Computer Equipment 205.00
Roggenbuck, Myah Travel Mentor Teacher 109.11
Runge, Joanne Gymnastics Judge 566.24
Runnings Supply, Inc. O&M/Program Supplies 209.30
Rust, Rachel Travel Mentor Teacher 109.11
S & M Printing Printing 263.00
Safe-N-Secure MCTEA Cafeteria Camera 135.46
Sargent Welch LLC Science Supply 199.20
SASD Registration Fee 45.00
Schmitt Music Music 96.78
Schroeder, Katie Travel Mentor Teacher 109.11
Schroeder, Lisa Gymnastics Judge 144.65
SD Department Of Labor Unemployment Claims 942.00
SD Dept Of Agriculture Applicator Renewal 35.00
SDCTM/SDSTA JPDC Registration - Leach 120.00
SDMEA, All State Auditions 120.00
Snoozy, Marlett Mileage 109.85
Stoebner, Tyson Wrestling Official 225.20
Stolp, Margaret Travel Mentor Teacher 14.00
Tessier's Inc Excise Tax 12.48
Tessman Company, The Grounds Supplies 3,825.00
Thunes True Value O/M Supplies 337.50
Total Fire Protection Tamper Switch Replacement 1,400.61
Triotel Communications Inc Telephone/Colonies 126.10
Udehn, Kathleen Gymnastics Judge 519.10
Uher, Amy Travel Mentor Teacher 194.18
US Bank Pay Agent Fee 100.00
Vanoverschelde, Kelsey Travel Mentor Teacher 109.11
Vern Eide Chevrolet New Sub Key Programing 80.00
Vogl, Sarah Travel Mentor Teacher 109.11
Vossekuil, Chad BB Official 196.36
Vowac Publishing Co Classroom Materials 46.95
Voyager Fleet Systems Inc Fuel 1,339.91
Walz, Rachel Gymnastics Judge 290.92
Whetham, Brian BB Official 202.96
Whitledge, Christina Mileage 79.95
Williams Music & Office Piano Tuning 230.00
Wilson, Kaylee Debate Judge 100.00
Fund Number 10 767,428.90
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 21 Capital Outlay
Dakota Wesleyan University LBW Lease 35,347.00

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01/09/2025 01:45 Pm Bills Forum 01.13.2025 User Id: 5928
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
Direct Digital Controls Inc Upgrade Controls - LBW 19,660.00
First National Bank Omaha Purchases and Travel 58.19
Lexia Learning LLC Reading Program 1,443.75
Mcleods Office Supply Scoreboard Sponsorship Promotion 2,100.00
Office Advantage, The Printing Contract 4,516.47
Us Bank Debt Service 888,285.00
White Hawk Roofing & Const Final Payment LBW Roof 247,487.00
Xerox Financial Services Copiers Lease 1,045.96
Fund Number 21 1,199,943.37
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 22 Special Education
Apple Inc. Computer Equipment 388.95
Avera Therapy Therapy Services 2,781.07
Sped Recipient Mileage 746.20
Bunger, Shelbee Mileage 116.22
Sped Recipient Mileage 187.20
Career Connections Contracted Services 8,121.54
Children's Home Society Inc. Tuition 2,630.88
First National Bank Omaha Supplies & Travel 17.16
First National Bank Omaha Purchases and Travel 201.76
Fuerst, Lisa Mileage Reimbursement 27.30
Herges, Ashley Mileage Reimbursement 27.30
Innovative Office Solutions Program & Office Supplies 64.74
Instructional Planning Center Tuition 1,523.37
Sped Recipient Mileage 10.40
Larson, Karin Professional Services 100.00
Lather, Angela Mileage Reimbursement 33.15
Life Quest Tuition 11,190.00
Maeschen, Rachel SDBMOE Renewal 86.79
Moller, Heather Program Supplies 6.42
Northern Speech Services SLPA 294.17
Palace Transit Student Transportation 8,619.68
SD Dept Of Human Services Therapy, Residential Care 21,925.58
Fund Number 22 59,099.88
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 23 Post Secondary
3b Scientific Canada Inc Equine Theriogenology Model 35,801.66
44 Interactive, Inc. Advertising 32,678.72
A & G Diesel Inc CDL Truck Equipment 10,488.35
A Ox Welding Supply Inc Program Supplies 983.25
Advance Auto Parts Battery 153.99
Al's Engraving Name Badges 1,056.40
Amazon Capital Services Apple Ipad Pro 818.82
American Garage Door Tech Center Door Repairs 711.23
Anthology Inc of Ny Course Evaluations 6,637.00
ATI Nursing Nursing Testing Modules 43,122.50
Automatic Building Controls Annual Monitoring Fee 2,160.00
Avera Occupational Medicine Drug Testing/Screening 274.00
Bailey Metal Fabricators Inc Program Supplies 524.32
Bender Sewer And Drain, LLC Clean Out Trade Shop Pit 975.00
Big E Auto Service Oil Change 63.11
Borgmann, Paul Land Lease - Wind Tower 5,277.91
Brooks Oil Company Inc Propane - CDL Training Center 1,309.00
Buhl's Drycleaning Culinary Laundry 275.20
Butler Machinery Co. Plug/Diverter 116.49

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01/09/2025 01:45 Pm Bills Forum 01.13.2025 User Id: 5928
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
C & B Operations Llc JD 4075r Compact Utility Tractor 43,447.18
Capital One-Walmart Card Program Supplies 232.20
Carquest Auto Parts Hydraulic 102.99
Central Electric Cooperative Install Washer & Dryer 6,735.79
Cherrybee's Donor Event - Poinsettias 498.00
CHS Inc Forklift Fuel 913.25
Cintas Corp Rug Service 2,728.08
Consolidated Electrical Repair Generators 772.63
County Fair, Inc Catering 363.53
D&K Lawn Care, LLC Snow Blade Parts 468.60
Dakota Data Shred Document Shredding 58.52
Dakota Pro Striping LLC Energy Center Handicap Area 408.16
Dakota Supply Group Inc Program Supplies 28.23
Darrington Water Conditioning Service 28.00
Daylight Donuts Donuts/Rolls 82.65
Digital Compliance HIPPA/OSHA Training 83.92
Division Of Motor Vehicles Title Paperwork 10.00
Domino's Pizza - Mitchell Catering 62.94
Elevate Healthcare Inc Learning Space Matrix Warranty 10,240.00
Everson, Donald Prescription Safety Glasses 240.00
Experian Credit Bureau Services 20.00
Fed Ex Express Services 5.27
Fleetpride, Inc ADBC Trailer Repair 495.92
Foreman Sioux Falls Ag Expo 3,300.00
Fotronic Corporation Digital Display DC Power Supply 5,974.00
Frontier Precision Precision Ag Subscription 1,650.00
Graham Tire Company Vehicle Service 205.00
Grainger Electrical Supplies 361.92
Halo Branded Solutions Inc Rodeo Pens 224.21
HBA of the Sioux Empire Workforce Development Activity 1,500.00
Herrmann, Lisa Clinical Visit Travel 40.00
Hi Media Advertising 4,166.66
Hillyard/Sioux Falls 2 Floor Scrubbers 39,037.92
Independent Viking Glass Inc Tech Center Window Repairs 7,385.32
Interstate Tire & Auto Ctr Vehicle Tires 702.00
JCL Solutions Classroom Supplies 783.78
JD Concrete Products LLC Fill Rock 1,683.30
Johnson Controls Service/Monitoring Contract 39,121.94
Johnstone Supply HCE Supplies 811.42
Jones Supplies Custodial Supplies 2,907.64
Krick Cattle Service Nitrogen Tank Fill 70.00
Laerdal Medical Corp VSIM Next Generation Simulation 7,816.69
Lamar Companies Advertising 1,040.00
Mack Metal Sales Steel Sheets 216.07
Matheson Tri-Gas Inc Lincoln Welder/Supplies 6,740.47
Mcleods Office Supply Name Tags 59.99
Mega Wash Car Wash 72.00
Menards Supplies 1,954.29
Mettler Implement Inc Trainer Parts 134.97
Miedema Sanitation Inc Trash Removal 1,010.00
Miiller Gravel Gravel – Morton Project 13,630.00
Mirion Technologies Inc Classroom supplies 74.27
Mitchell Chamber of Commerce Program Supplies 100.00

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01/09/2025 01:45 Pm Bills Forum 01.13.2025 User Id: 5928
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
Muth Electric Inc Smoke Evac System, Supplies 20,396.77
Napa Central Hydraulic Coupling 27.75
Nedved Media Advertising 1,653.75
Northern Truck Equip Corp ECM Trailer Shelving 10,946.00
Northwest Pipe Fittings Inc Vacuum Breaker 368.99
Northwestern Energy Utilities 31.36
O’Reilly Auto Parts Repair Parts 1,797.17
Office Advantage, The Printing Contract 1,605.85
Olympic Chevrolet Buick GMC Oil Change 92.95
Parkland College FDP Subaward 3,500.00
Peterbilt Of Sioux Falls Parts 48.30
PMB 0112 OSE 3,735.60
Ponderosa Rentals Storage Unit Rent 170.00
Premier Pest Control Pest Control 675.00
Pride Neon Sign Co Campus Sign Project 9,920.00
Pro Contracting CDL 3rd Party Tester 3,150.00
Pro Line, Inc Washer Powder Detergent 202.00
Proctorfree, Inc. Monthly Hosting Fee 867.00
Productivity Inc Equipment Repairs 4,035.23
Qualified Presort Service LLC Postage 4,086.31
Restaurant Design Equipment Vulcan Repairs 1,521.30
Runnings Supply, Inc. Program Supplies 1,127.72
S & M Printing Graduate Outcome Reports 1,690.00
Schoenfelder Portables LLC Portable Toilets 125.00
Schultz, Jennifer Conference Travel 216.00
SD Department of Labor Unemployment Claims 4,077.00
SD FCCLA FCCLA College Fair Booth 225.00
SDNA Sponsorship 1,905.00
SDVMA Membership Renewal 150.00
Sherwin Williams Supplies 59.54
Sisson Printing Inc Printing 1,899.74
South Dakota Magazine College Guide Advertising 895.00
SPN & Associates Energy Field Project - Final 725.00
Stan Houston Equipment Inc Program Supplies 198.00
Sun Gold Sports LLC Donor Event Awards 316.00
Sundquist, Aaron January 2025 Grant Compensation 5,000.00
Supertech Rad Tech Phantom 38,498.00
T.H. Custom Mfg. Dumpster Lids 171.00
Terex Usa LLC Equipment Repairs 12,941.42
Tessman Company, The Ice Melt 637.50
Tk Elevator Corporation Elevator Service 578.83
Uline Supplies 342.19
Unisa, Inc. Collection Services 496.23
University Of Illinois Precision Grant Training 30,091.20
US Bank Operations Center December Facility Fees 374.40
Vern Eide Ford Oil Change 60.95
Voyager Fleet Systems Inc Fuel 3,129.47
Xerox Financial Services Copiers Lease 502.24
Fund Number 23 529,490.43
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 26 MTC Enterprise Fund
Amazon Capital Services Fryer Joint Adapter 35.28
Buhl's Drycleaning Culinary Laundry 59.20
Builder's Millwork & Window House 112 - Windows 6,734.04

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01/09/2025 01:45 Pm Bills Forum 01.13.2025 User Id: 5928
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
Builders First Source House 111 – Building Supplies 7,791.55
Capital One-Walmart Card Program Supplies 67.43
Chesterman Company Cafe Supplies 352.00
County Fair, Inc Oak Room Supplies 381.09
Dakota Custom Builders LLC House 111 - Blown Insulation 1,679.39
Dakota Supply Group Inc Electrical Supplies 154.05
Echo Group Inc Building Supplies 132.38
Jones Supplies Cafe Supplies 1,051.13
Menards House 112 - Siding 4,285.24
Miedema Sanitation Inc Trash Removal 70.00
Mitchell Plumbing & Heating Inc House 111 - Basement Plumbing 10,781.44
Northwestern Energy House 111 333.73
Schoenfelder Portables LLC Portable Toilets 125.00
Sd Electrical Commission Electrical Inspection 235.00
Sherwin Williams House 111 - Supplies 2,051.70
TS Insulating LLC House 111 - Spray Foam 2,803.61
US Foodservice Cafe Supplies 5,643.30
Fund Number 26 44,532.41
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 27 MCTEA
A Ox Welding Supply Inc Welding Supplies 206.51
Advance Auto Parts Program Supplies 8.99
Bio Corporation Science Supplies 165.32
Bio Rad Laboratories Science Supplies 146.53
Builders First Source Program Supplies 639.47
First National Bank Omaha Supplies & Travel 140.94
First National Bank Omaha Purchases and Travel 212.46
Menards O/M, Program Supplies 278.45
Napa Central Program, O/M Supplies 75.48
Runnings Supply, Inc. O&M/Program Supplies 368.95
Fund Number 27 2,243.10
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 29 MTC Corporate Training
A Ox Welding Supply Inc Corp Ed - Cylinder 15.93
Amazon Capital Services Backdrop Drapes 59.90
Capital One-Walmart Card Program Supplies 47.58
County Fair, Inc Catering 1,157.13
Culver's Mitchell Catering 84.42
Domino's Pizza - Mitchell Catering 99.36
Dorn, Dylan Reimbusrement 176.00
Jimmy Johns - 2399 Catering 71.49
Pepsi Mitchell Vending/Water 655.96
Peterson, Travis Reimbursement 28.00
Subway Catering 89.90
Fund Number 29 2,485.67
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 32 Bond Redemption - High School
Project
US Bank St Paul 2024 Go Bonds Sr High 384,142.50
Fund Number 32 384,142.50
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 41 Capital Projects-New Senior
High School
Puetz Design + Build Pay App 21 1,995,974.70
Schemmer Associates Architect Services 17,675.38
Fund Number 41 2,013,650.08
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 51 Food Service

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01/09/2025 01:45 Pm Bills Forum 01.13.2025 User Id: 5928
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
Chesterman Company Food Supplies 264.00
Cubby's Inc Fuel/Program Supplies 85.32
Darrington Water Conditioning Service 792.00
East Side Jersey Dairy Inc Food Supplies 6,733.66
First National Bank Omaha Supplies & Travel 6,093.00
Jones Supplies Custodial Supplies 4,775.28
Pepsi Mitchell Vending/Water 2,954.71
Performance Foodservice Food Supplies 53,029.89
Puetz Design + Build New HS Food Service Equipment 105,101.82
Vestis Laundry Service 1,723.68
Fund Number 51 181,553.36
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 52 MTC Campus Store Fund
Akademos, Inc. Books 19,084.41
Amazon Capital Services Binders, Snacks, Lesson Plan 351.88
Bilbens' Laser Engraving Spirit Items 2,140.00
Branded Custom Sportswear Inc Campus Store Spirit Items 5,778.50
Capital One-Walmart Card Program Supplies 71.51
College House Apparel 1,151.08
Crescent Electric Supply Co Tools 706.59
Dakota's Best Distributing Campus Store Snacks 182.23
GFSI LLC Spirit Wear 1,593.25
Johnstone Supply Batteries 168.86
Mitchell Tech College Reimbursement-Fundraiser 2,309.00
Pepsi Mitchell Vending/Water 144.10
Practical Publications Books 1,194.00
United Parcel Service Freight 207.01
Vantage Apparel Campus Store Apparel 71.61
Fund Number 52 35,154.03
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 53 MTC Farm Resale
Davison County Treasurer 2024 Soybean 25% Share of Crop 1,613.50
Loss
Fund Number 53 1,613.50
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 57 Drivers Education
Voyager Fleet Systems Inc Fuel 35.66
Fund Number 57 35.66

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Personnel Items/Regular Board Meeting– January 13, 2025
A. New Certified Hire:
Heather Zins- HS Assistant Wrestling Coach
Compensation- $4,488.00
Effective- 2024-25 School year

B. New Classified Hires:

Michele Bigelow- Paraeducator @ LBW
Compensation- $16.00/hr. 7hrs. daily
Effective- January 13, 2025

Hannah Dalton- Paraeducator @ Longfellow

Compensation- $16.00/hr. 7hrs. daily
Effective- January 6, 2025

Cindy Schneider- Paraeducator @ Longfellow

Compensation- $22.00/hr. 7hrs. daily
Effective- January 6, 2025

Sheena Loudner-Swan- Paraeducator @ GBR

Compensation- $16.00/hr. 7hrs. daily
Effective- January 8, 2025

C. Transfers:
Taramee Paulson- Paraeducator @ Longfellow to Paraeducator @ GBR 7hrs. daily
Effective- January 6, 2024

Karmin McGinnis- .5 FTE Begindergarten & .5 FTE Title Teacher @ LBW to 1.0 FTE Begindergarten Teacher @ LBW
Effective- 2025-2026 School year

Susan Dodd- .5 FTE Begindergarten & .5 FTE Title Teacher @ GBR to 1.0 FTE Begindergarten Teacher @ GBR
Effective- 2025-2026 School year

Taylor Schramm- .5 FTE Begindergarten & .5 FTE Title Teacher @ Longfellow to 1.0 FTE Begindergarten Teacher @ Longfellow
Effective- 2025-2026 School year

D. Resignation:
Rochelle Wortman- Paraeducator @ Longfellow
Effective- December 20, 2024

Angela Neugebauer- Speech-Language @ GBR

Effective- End of 2024-25 School year

Rebecca Rooster- Food Service @ MMS

Effective- December 20, 2024

E. MTC New Hires:

Jeff Sand – General Education Instructor
Compensation – $35,000
Effective – December 30, 2024

Jerry Ehlke – Electrical Utilities and Substation Technology Consultant

Compensation – $22,416
Effective – January 1, 2025

Crystal Freund – General Education Adjunct Instructor (SOC 150 – 3 credits and SPCM 101 – 3 credits)
Compensation – $5,400
Effective – January 1, 2025

F. MTC Resignations:
James Bultje – Information Systems Technology Instructor
Effective – January 6, 2025

Sarah Ellis – General Education Instructor

Effective – December 19, 2024

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 MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 17-2
School Board Meeting
Agenda Item

For presentation at the -DQXDU\PHHWLQJRIWKHVFKRROERDUG

Subject: Public Commentary

From: General Public

Nature of action requested from the Board:

Board Action ‫܆‬

Board Information ‫܈‬
Scheduled report ‫܆‬

This item is included on the agenda to provide the public an opportunity to address the board on
topics which are not a part of the board agenda. Any topic or issue presented will not receive
action at the meeting by the Board, but will be given further study. Please also note that
individuals who have concerns about district employees or who wish to discuss individual
students should do so through other processes, such as the complaint procedure. Such issues
cannot be addressed in open session.

Individual(s) who will attend the board meeting and speak to the item:
'UJoe Childs, Superintendent
I will be able to review the item further as the school board meeting, if requested:

Name: Date: 

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 MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 17-2
School Board Meeting
Agenda Item

For presentation at the January 13, 2025, meeting of the school board.

Subject: Board consideration to Declare MTC Student Built House - #111 as Surplus.

From: Joe Childs, Superintendent

Nature of action requested:

Board Action X
Board Information
Scheduled report

Description of the item (including nature of the problem, program covered, impact, board
action desired, etc.)

1. Mitchell Technical College recommends declaring Student Built House - #111,

located at 409 Doris Drive, as surplus.

a. House 111 will be listed for sale via sealed bids in February/March timeframe.

b. Legal address of House 111 is:

i. Lot Twelve (12) in Tract I, Wild Oak Golf Club Addition to the City of
Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota.

Individual(s) who will attend the board meeting and speak to the item:

Scott Fossum, VP for Operations & HR

Joe Childs, Superintendent

I will be able to review the item further at the school board meeting, if requested:

Name: Joe Childs, Superintendent Date: January 13, 2025

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 MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 17-2
School Board Meeting
Agenda Item

For presentation at the January 13, 2025, meeting of the school board.

Subject: Board Consideration to set the date for the School Election for June 3, 2025.

From: Joe Childs, Superintendent

Nature of action requested:

Board Action X
Board Information
Scheduled report

Description of the item (including nature of the problem, program covered, impact, board
action desired, etc.)

This item is to set the annual school board election date of June 5, 2025, at the Davison
County Board members Deb Olson and Terry Aslesen’s seats are up for election. Petitions
can be picked up for circulation starting March 1, 2025, and returned by March 25, 2025.

Individual(s) who will attend the board meeting and speak to the item:

Theresa Kriese, Business Manager

Joe Childs, Superintendent

I will be able to review the item further at the school board meeting, if requested:

Name: Joe Childs, Superintendent Date: January 13, 2025

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 MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 17-2
School Board Meeting
Agenda Item

For presentation at the January 13, 2025, meeting of the school board.

Subject: Board Consideration to Pass Board Resolution Opposing the State’s Proposed
School Voucher Program.

From: Joe Childs, Superintendent

Nature of action requested:

Board Action X
Board Information
Scheduled report

Description of the item (including nature of the problem, program covered, impact, board
action desired, etc.)

The 2025 legislative session begins this week, and we expect there to be multiple school
voucher bills, each of which will have a detrimental impact on our public schools.

ASBSD believes our public schools need to make a statement to our legislators in opposition
of any and all school voucher proposals, and I have included a school board resolution
opposing school voucher proposals for board consideration.

Attached with this email is a school board resolution opposing the proposed school voucher
program.

Individual(s) who will attend the board meeting and speak to the item:

Joe Childs, Superintendent

I will be able to review the item further at the school board meeting, if requested:

Name: Joe Childs, Superintendent Date: January 13, 2025

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 Resolution for South Dakota School Boards Consideration:
Opposition to School Voucher Proposal
WHEREAS South Dakota public schools are a cornerstone of the state and the pride of their
communities, welcoming all children, educating and feeding them, connecting them with friends and
mentors and helping shape their future while preparing them to be the next generation of our state’s
workforce;

WHEREAS the proposed Education Savings Account (ESA) – for the 2025 legislative session – is simply a
different title for a school voucher program;

WHEREAS research indicates school voucher programs consistently fail to improve academic outcomes;

WHEREAS the proposed program will be implemented by using millions in public taxpayer dollars to
fund non-public schools that may pick and choose who they admit while also charging tuition and raising
millions of dollars in scholarship funds or to fund homeschool programs with no transparency or
accountability measures to prove success similar to those required of public schools;

WHEREAS the state budget, which provides the funding increase for public education, faces constraints
due to stagnant revenue collections and as a result, the proposed increase in state aid for public schools
is less than the level of inflation;

WHEREAS with lower than expected revenue collections creating a lean state budget the introduction of
a new, ongoing funding system for a school voucher program will eventually lead to an unbalanced state
budget or a decrease in funding for public education;

WHEREAS the school voucher program will not stop at the initial amount, as the intention to grow
school voucher funding has already been stated even before it has been adopted;

WHEREAS the school voucher program’s planned and inevitable growth will be damaging to the future
of our public school system, students and communities;

WHEREAS we, as School Board members, insist our legislators oppose the proposed school voucher
program because of the foreseeable detrimental impact it will have on South Dakota’s public school
system at the expense of our students;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, we, the Mitchell School Board, oppose the proposed school
voucher program for the 2025 legislative session.

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 THE TRUTH ABOUT VOUCHERS
The South Dakota Public Schools Coalition is committed to ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality, equitable
education. As conversations about school vouchers continue, it is crucial to understand their potential impact on public
education. Vouchers redirect critical funding from public schools, lack public accountability, and raise concerns about equity,
student achievement, and support for students with special needs. This overview highlights key facts about vouchers and
their implications for South Dakota’s students, families, and communities. Supporting strong public schools ensures every
child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of background or circumstance.

Vouchers divert funding away from public schools as all proposed funding comes from the same
state budget. Strong communities are rooted in strong public schools that serve all students.

Private schools and/or students instructed through alternative instruction “home-school” receiving
voucher funds have no public accountability compared to public schools. This accountability
includes both fiscal and academic public reporting and accountability boards.

Voucher programs (savings accounts) are not available to all students, potentially leaving behind
students from disadvantaged backgrounds in underfunded public schools.

Research shows mixed results on the impact of vouchers on student academic performance, with
many studies finding no significant improvement or even a decline in achievement for voucher
recipients. (Economic Policy Institute Research, Louisiana, Indiana, Ohio as an example)

Private schools may not be adequately equipped to support students with disabilities, or refuse to
accept them, leaving them with limited options if they choose to use a voucher.

Voucher programs such as the South Dakota Tax Credit program divert funds away from public
schools while providing scholarship dollars to religious schools, raising concerns about separation
of church and state. (Vouchers typically lead to increased tuition at private schools)
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 MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 17-2
School Board Meeting
Agenda Item

For presentation at the January 13, 2025, meeting of the school board.

Subject: Board Consideration to Enter into Executive Session for the Purpose of
“Discussing the qualifications, competence, performance, character or fitness
of any Public officer or employee or prospective public officer of employee.”
SDCL 1-25-2.(1). Annual Evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools.

From: Joe Childs, Superintendent

Nature of action requested:

Board Action X
Board Information
Scheduled report

Description of the item (including nature of the problem, program covered, impact, board
action desired, etc.)

At this time, the board will, in executive session, evaluate the superintendent of schools.

Individual(s) who will attend the board meeting and speak to the item:

Joe Childs, Superintendent

I will be able to review the item further at the school board meeting, if requested:

Name: Joe Childs, Superintendent Date: January 13, 2025

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 MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 17-2
School Board Meeting
Agenda Item

For presentation at the January 13, 2025, meeting of the school board.

Subject: Board Consideration to Offer New Two-Year Contract to Joe Childs as

Superintendent of Schools.

From: Joe Childs, Superintendent

Nature of action requested:

Board Action X
Board Information
Scheduled report

Description of the item (including nature of the problem, program covered, impact, board
action desired, etc.)

It has been the board’s traditional stance to make a decision on the superintendent’s contract
‘extension’ following the evaluation conference. Typically, this has been done without
consideration of compensation, a decision made later when administration compensation is
determined by the board later in the spring.

If the Board wishes to continue this practice, it may do so at this time through board motion
and vote.

Individual(s) who will attend the board meeting and speak to the item:

Brittni Flood, School Board President

Joe Childs, Superintendent
Theresa Kriese, Business Manager

I will be able to review the item further at the school board meeting, if requested:

Name: Joe Childs, Superintendent Date: January 13, 2025

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 MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 17-2
School Board Meeting
Agenda Item
For presentation at the -DQXDU\ meeting of the school board.

Subject: Board Member Reports/Commentary

From: Board Members

Nature of action requested from the Board:

Board Action ‫܆‬

Board Information ‫܆‬
Scheduled report ‫܈‬

Board members will report on meetings attended since our last regular board meeting.

Individual(s) who will attend the board meeting and speak to the item:
Dr. Joe Childs, Superintendent
I will be able to review the item further as the school board meeting, if requested:

Name: Date: 

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 MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 17-2
School Board Meeting
Agenda Item

For presentation at the -DQXDU\ meeting of the school board.

Subject: Superintendent’s Report

From: Dr. Joe Childs, Superintendent

Nature of action requested from the Board:

Board Action ‫܆‬

Board Information ‫܆‬
Scheduled report ‫܈‬

This time will be devoted to the Superintendent’s Office sharing information with the Board that
doesn’t require board action and may not necessarily fall into the category of a report. It might
include curricular developments, professional development possibilities, possible legislative
issues, issues that other schools, particularly those among the Large Schools Group, are facing
and other items that would be of interest to the Board and the public.

Superintendent Report

Individual(s) who will attend the board meeting and speak to the item:
Dr. Joe Childs, Superintendent
I will be able to review the item further as the school board meeting, if requested:

Name: Date: 

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