April 14, 2025 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): Amanda Schrier, special services teacher, Sturgis Brown High School, $54,050.00, eff. beginning of the 2025-26 school year; Kylee Crago, teacher, Sturgis Elementary, $50,000.00, eff. beginning of the 2025-26 school year.

Resignation (Certificated): Sara Skillman-Blom, teacher, Stagebarn Middle School, eff. end of the 2024-25 school year; Shawntera Kennedy, teacher, Sturgis Brown High School, eff. end of the 2024-25 school year; Shane Whidby, teacher, Sturgis Brown High School, eff. end of the 2024-25 school year; Tiana Kassis, teacher, Stagebarn Middle School, eff. end of the 2024-25 school year; Dan Skinner, teacher, Sturgis Brown High School, eff. end of the 2024-25 school year; Michael Schultz, activities director, district-wide, eff. end of the 2024-25 school year; Samantha Maier, teacher, Piedmont Valley Elementary, eff. end of the 2024-25 school year.

Resignation (Support Staff): Shannon Yorba, administrative assistant, Piedmont Valley Elementary, eff. 4/25/2025.

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

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

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

Background:  The Business Office is requesting the Board approve the participation in the ASBSD Protective Trust Worker’s Compensation pool for the 2025-26 school year.   

Background:  The Meade School District has received a 5% increase in its health insurance renewal through the ASBSD Protective Trust.

In response, the Insurance Committee recommends making the following adjustments to the district’s coverage options within the ASBSD Health Insurance Pool. Mr. Wormstadt and Maranda McGillivray from Human Resources met with both the employee insurance committee and the school board insurance committee to determine the proposed offerings for the 2025-26 school year.

Plans to continue offering:

• Plan 3 - 2,000/4,000 PPO
• Plan 7 - 5,250/10,500 HSA

Plan to Add:

• Plan 5 - 3,750/7,500 HSA

Plan to Drop:

• Plan 2 - 1,500/3,000 PPO

Background:  This is the third/final reading of the new School Board Policy CA: Administrative Goals.

Background:  This is the third/final reading of revised School Board Policy CBA: Superintendent Job Description.

Background:  This is the third/final reading of the new School Board Policy CBB: Recruitment and Appointment of Superintendent.

Background:  This is the third/final reading of the new School Board Policy CBC: Superintendent Contract/Compensation and Benefits.

Background:  This is the third/final reading of the new School Board Policy CBG: Superintendent Evaluation, Exhibit CBG-E(1) Goals Based Form and Exhibit CBG-E(2) Standards Based Form.

Background:  This is the third/final reading of the revised School Board Policy CC: Administrative Organization Plan with the organization chart.

Background:  This is the third/final reading of the new School Board Policy CCB: Lines of Authority and Staff Relations.

Background:  This is the third/final reading of the revised School Board Policy CF: School Building Administration.

Background:  This is the third/final reading of the revised School Board Policy CHD: Administration in Absence of Policy or Regulation.

Background:  This is the third/final reading of the new School Board Policy CK: Program Consultants.

Background:  This is the third/final reading of the new School Board Policy CM: School District Annual Report.

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 April is "Honesty," which involves being sincere, telling the truth, keeping one’s word, and trustworthiness.

Background:  Congratulations to SBHS Assistant Principal, Wayne Sullivan on his induction into the SDFBCA Hall of Fame.

Background:  SBHS Counselor, Dadra Avery was recently awarded the 2025 Orv Schmieding Award by the South Dakota School Counselor Association. The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding service to the area of school counseling over an extended period of time. This is the top award determined by the SDSCA Award Committee. The committee considers these points when choosing nominees:

• Length of time as a school counselor
• Contributions to SDSCA
• Professional contributions
• Civic and local contribution

Background:  Congratulations to the SBHS FFA Range ID Team on their state title during the 97th annual FFA Convention that took place in Brookings. In addition to the state title, six additional SBHS teams placed in the top 20 statewide. "The team won every single contest that they competed in this year" said Stran Holben, SBHS Ag teacher and FFA Advisor.

Background:  The American Legion of SD District Commander Marv Tisdale will recognize Stagebarn Middle School teacher, Kattie Bland on her achievement as being selected as the District 1 Educator of the Year.

Background:  State Vice Commander of the South Dakota American Legion, Mr. Brian Dean will present a Proclamation of Appreciation to the School Board in gratitude for the continuing support of the American Legion programs.

Background:  Piedmont Valley Elementary has recently earned the Purple Star Designation, recognizing its strong commitment to students and families affiliated with our nation’s military. This designation confirms that Piedmont Valley Elementary has fulfilled all the qualifications criteria for this honor. Ethan Dschaak will provide a brief presentation on the Purple Star process.

For more information on the program, please visit our website.

Background:  Business Manager, Brett Burditt will go over the general fund, capital outlay and special services preliminary budgets.

Background:  Food Service Director, Rhonda Ramsdell will provide a brief annual update to the Board.

Background:  Recognize Piedmont Valley Elementary School as a Purple Star School.  

The proclamation on military children should be read prior to the vote on the approval of Piedmont Valley Elementary as a Purple Star School.

Background:  Business Manager, Brett Burditt recommends the Board approve the proposal from Skyline Engineering, LLC to conduct an electrical systems assessment of district facilities as presented.

Background:  Business Manager, Brett Burditt is recommending the Board approve the custodial contract with Visible Difference for Stagebarn Middle School for the 2025-26 school year as presented.

Background:  Business Manager, Brett Burditt, recommends the Board approve the amended custodial contract with Loose Endz for Piedmont Valley Elementary to include day services and extend it for 2025-26 as presented.

Background:  Business Manager, Brett Burditt is recommending the Board approve the custodial services agreement as presented with Cleanrite in the amount of $32,481.11 for the 2025-26 school year. 

Background:  The district received the 2025-26 contract agreement between Meade 46-1 and the Central Meade Co. Community Center. There is no change to the terms of the contract. 

Background:  Business Manager, Brett Burditt, recommends the Board approve Severson Dirt Works' revised proposal to replace the water line to the Woodle Field Concession Stand. The project cost has increased from $47,000.00 to $55,858.52 due to a new line location set by the City. If approved, the FY26 CO budget will be adjusted accordingly. The estimate includes project scope details.

Background:  The Business Office and Buildings & Grounds Department are requesting the Board to approve the quote from Rasmussen Mechanical Services in the amount of $16,349.00 to replace the chiller condenser coil at Sturgis Elementary.

Background:  Business Manager, Brett Burditt is requesting the Board amend the FY25 Capital Outlay budget by $16,500.00 to replace the chiller condenser coil at Sturgis Elementary.

Background:  The district is requesting to issue teacher contracts for the 2025-26 school year under the proposed 2025–26 terms of the MEA Negotiated Agreement. 

Attached is the summary of contract language changes and financial increases.

Background:  Business Manager, Brett Burditt is requesting the Board amend the general fund budget by $10,000.00 in revenue generated by district credit card rewards.

Background:  The Business Office and Buildings & Grounds Department are requesting the Board to approve the agreement with MB Services in the amount of $15,186.60 for the application of fertilizer and weed killer for all Meade School District facilities.

Background:  Mr. Wormstadt is proposing the school calendar be adjusted so that the final day for students falls on Tuesday, May 20 with a 2-hour early release. This amendment suggests moving the last day for both students and staff from the previously scheduled date of Wednesday, May 21.

The superintendent is requesting to hold the Staff Reception & Recognition Banquet the morning of Wednesday, May 21, as part of a teacher in-service day.  All staff would participate in the banquet and continue to be open to families and the public, with breakfast being served. When finished, teachers and staff would have building meetings and check out for the remainder of the day.

The following board members are on the Employee Recognition Committee: Scottie Bruch, Sandy Cass, Brian Voight and Justin Jutting.

Background:  School Board Policy KL: Public Complaint Against School Employee was revised in Step 2: Appeal to the Superintendent, replacing the word "shall" with "may" to provide clearer representation.

Background:  A School District Election will be held on June 3, 2025, in all the voting precincts in School District No. 46-1, Sturgis, South Dakota and Meade School District No 46-1, Lawrence, South Dakota. The election polls will be open from seven a.m. to seven p.m. mountain standard time on the day of the election.

Six candidates have filed timely nominating petitions for the election.The business office drew the order of candidates on the ballot. The order will be as follows: Justin D. Jutting - incumbent, Ron Hays, Sandy Cass - incumbent, Lee Spring - incumbent, Tim Amdahl and Charles Wheeler.

Background:  The proposed engineering services agreement for the Stagebarn Middle School multipurpose room door is necessary to determine the engineering requirements and establish the cost of installing the door. The required funds are already included in the FY26 capital outlay budget.

Background:  Meade County Sheriff’s Department will be providing an SRO for Piedmont Valley Elementary for the 2025-26 school year. 

Background:  The South Dakota Department of Revenue has stated that the new Revenue Caps passed in SB 216 will be based on allowable revenue starting in FY27 thorugh FY31. 

The school board will maintain the authority on setting revenue requests within the allowable limit set by SD DOR.  The maximum revenue limt may not grow more than SB 216 limitations of Growth plus 3% or inflation whichever is less.  

Background:  The hay lease agreement with Daniel Woodring, who has managed the lease for the past few years, has expired. Mr. Woodring has indicated no interest in renewing the agreement. Business Manager Brett Burditt will provide the board with an update on the next steps.

Background:  All requests for Meade School District bus route changes for the 2025-26 school year were to be submitted by Tuesday, April 1. The requests are being reviewed by the transportation committee and Harlow's for their recommendations. Action on the requests will be taken by the Board at the August board meeting. 

Background:  Board reports are enclosed in the Board packet.

Background:  Strategic Plan Update

Background:  April 18 & 21: Easter Break (No school)
April 24: Transportation Committee Meeting @ 5:00 pm
April 28: B&G Committee Meeting @ 3:30 pm
April 28: Policy Committee Meeting @ 5:00 pm
April 29: Finance Committee Meeting @ 5:00 pm