The Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 held its regular board meeting on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, in the Viborg building.

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1 The Viborg-Hurley School District 60-6 held its regular board meeting on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, in the Viborg building. President Scott Vannorsdel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present: Scott Vannorsdel, Al Ehrke, Jim Gerdes, Jeremy Sayler, Chris Richards Pledge of Allegiance Motion to adopt the agenda: Al Ehrke Heidi Hora (Viborg Community Development) has submitted a grant on behalf of the school district for $10, in playground equipment. The school board would like to thank Heidi for her hard work; information on the grant will be published in the Viborg Enterprise-Hurley Leader if the school district is awarded the grant. Thank you to Bill and Barb Hansen for the donation of a basketball cage and basketballs for the Viborg gym. Security State Bank provided lunch for the staff members at the August 11, 2016 teacher s in-service. The school board would like to thank the members of Harmony Presbyterian Church (in Hurley) for the donation of school supplies. Jim Larsen and Tim Ehrke have volunteered to do the announcing and run the clock at home football games. Thank you to Tim and Linda Nelson for volunteering to be line judges at home volleyball games. The board would also like to thank the Viborg ambulance crew for covering all home football games. Thank you to the City of Viborg for helping with the bleachers located on the Viborg football field. Congratulations to John Rist; he was the Region 5 ACTE recipient of the Carl Perkins Service Award. Mr. Rist is one of four nominated for the national title which will be awarded in Los Vegas in the near future. Motion to approve the Conflict of Interest waiver submitted by Al Ehrke: Chris Richards Mr. Ehrke will not participate in the discussion of an additional aide in the Hurley Middle School building, or vote on motion to offer a contract to Tim Ehrke.

2 Motion to approve the August 8, 2016 board minutes: Jim Gerdes Motion to approve bills as presented by business manager: Al Ehrke Second: Jim Gerdes August Payroll: General Fund: $135, Special Education Fund: $ 8, Enterprise Fund: $ 3, Total August payroll: $ 147, Motion to approve business and financial reports: Jeremy Sayler Business Manager reported to the school board. Tax levy requests will be submitted to Clay, Turner, and Yankton counties. Reviewed the Earl K. Emma V. Selken, Sorensen scholarship. Business Manager will meet with representatives of Wells Fargo to review the best options for the funds given to the school district by Emma V. and Earl K. Selken, Sorensen. The business manager has received quotes from Mid State Audio and South Central A V for the improvement of sound system in the Viborg building. Mrs. Kost reviewed quotes with Mrs. Christiansen; suggest board wait until Mrs. Christiansen and business manager can meet with companies to review the proposals. The school board reviewed an addendum for the fiscal school year with Mid State Bus Company. The board will take no action at this time. Quam and Berlin Auditing Firm have completed the on-site audit of the fiscal year. Business Manager will complete the Manager s Data Analysis, and then the audit will be submitted to the Department of Legislative Audit. The state aid student numbers for the is determined as of the last Friday in September. The district has approximately 23 home school students.

3 Superintendent Peggy Petersen reported to the school board. ACT tests increased as a district. Miss Petersen reminded the board that comparing data from one year to the next can be misleading because we are testing different students. Miss Petersen would like to see student(s) average absences lower in the future. Middle School and High School students are tracked by the period. The math curriculum used in the elementary classes is not from the same company as what is being used in the Middle School classes. Miss Petersen would like the board to consider changing what is used in the elementary classes to allow an easier transition as the elementary students advance into the Middle School. Miss Petersen reviewed the annual fire inspection with the school board. An engineering firm has been hired to compile specs to be used when going out for bids on the replacement of the hood in the Viborg building; if that is what the board decides is our best option. A second option would be to purchase a steam processor for the lunchroom and remove the stove. With federal regulations for the lunch room; oil is not used in the processing of a meal. Middle School Principal reported to the school board. The parking signs have been replaced; district still needs to purchase handicap signs. Thanks to Molly Mason for her time spent working on an award through Scheels. There is a possibility of the district being awarded a grant to be used for a portable sound system. High School Principal/Athletic Director reported to the board. The football scoreboard is in need of repairs at the Viborg field. Had no seniors required to participate in the ICU this week. Would like to thank the Viborg Fire Department for their assistance in the burning of the V-H at coronation. ACT tests improved as a district from 18.3 to The State Report Card is not currently available online. Motion to approve the first reading of the district s Conflict of Interest Policy & Waiver Form: Jim Gerdes Motion to offer contract to Tim Ehrke; teacher s aide, Hurley building, at hour: Jeremy Sayler Motion carried: (3-0) Motion to submit tax levy request to Clay, Turner, and Yankton Counties: Al Ehrke Second: Jim Gerdes

4 General Fund: Ag Levy at $1.568 per $1, valuation, Owner Occupied Levy at $3.687 per $1, of valuation, Other Non Ag Levy and Mobile Homes at $7.630 per $1, of valuation. Capital Outlay: $495, Special Education: $1.505 per $1, of valuation. For residents of the (past) Hurley School District 60-2 outstanding Capital Outlay Certificates: $39,007.50, and outstanding Bond: $134, For the (past) Viborg School District 60-5 outstanding Bond: $327, Motion to approve TIE membership at $ annual fee: Jeremy Sayler Both the Hurley building and the Viborg building need repair work on the roof(s). Engineer will have to compile specs for business manager to request bids on the project(s). Motion to enter Executive Session: (8:35 p.m.) Al Ehrke Purpose of Executive Session: (SDCL ) 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. Exit Executive Session (8:42 p.m.) Motion to adjourn: (8:43 p.m.) Chris Richards The October regular board meeting will be held Monday, October 10, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the Hurley building. President, Scott Vannorsdel Business Manager, Wanda Kost Published once at the approximate cost of $

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