October 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM - AMENDED_Regular Board Meeting
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1. Call meeting to order/roll call
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Agenda
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4. Consent Agenda
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4.a. Regular Meeting Minutes on September 14, 2026 and Special Board Meeting Minutes on September 28, 2026
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4.b. Personnel
Background:
The following personnel are presented for the board’s consideration:
Resignation (Support Staff): Zoe Shaw, paraprofessional, Central Meade Co. School, eff. 10/15/2026. |
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4.c. Financial Reports
Background:
The monthly financial reports for the board’s review. Brett Burditt will answer any questions you might have regarding financials.
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4.d. Claims for Payment
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4.e. Open Enrollment, In District Transfer and/or Transfer of Athletic Eligibility
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4.f. Activity Assignments & Activity Volunteers
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Extracurricular coaches and volunteer coaches will be updated monthly. Any changes will be highlighted in yellow.
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4.g. Third/Final Policy Readings
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4.g.1. Third and Final Reading of School Board Policy IGBI: Assignment to Alternative Setting
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.
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5. Conflict of Interest Waivers
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.
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5.a. Approve Ethan Dschaak Conflict of Interest Waiver
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6. Open Forum
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. |
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7. Recognitions
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7.a. Character Education Word of the Month
Background:
The October Character Trait of the month is "Responsibility," which includes accountability, thinking before taking action, and doing what you are supposed to do.
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7.b. ASBSD - Meade School Board Award
Background:
The Meade School Board earned a Gold Level Award in ASBSD's statewide board recognition program:
ALL, which stands for Act, Learn, Lead, awards points for a board's collective participation in activities and training related to school board work and for demonstrating leadership in public education at the local, state, and national level, throughout the previous 2025-26 school year.
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7.c. National Principals and Assistant Principals Month
Background:
To our Meade School District principals and assistant principals: Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the countless ways you make a difference every day!
We appreciate you—not just in October, but all year long! Amanda Christensen Ethan Dchaak Melissa Thienes Chantal Ligtenberg Chad Hedderman Katy Jutting Pete Wilson Wayne Sullivan Tyler Lewis Shelly Mikkelson |
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8. Presentation
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8.a. 4-Day School Week Exploration Board Presentation
Background:
Board President Justin Jutting and Superintendent Wayne Wormstadt will provide a presentation on the exploration of the proposed 4-day school week.
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9. Action Items
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9.a. Amend General Fund Budget
Background:
Business Manager Brett Burditt recommends the Board approve an amendment to the 2026-27 General Fund Budget in the amount of $71,316.00 for the Sturgis Elementary and Whitewood Elementary 1003 School Improvement Grant.
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9.b. Approve Severson Dirt Works Estimate
Background:
Business Manager Brett Burditt has provided an estimate from Severson Dirt Works for the proposed SBHS FFA Corrals Project, which includes installation of a new water line to the corrals and agricultural barn.
The new water line will support the FFA goat project and other livestock-related uses and will replace an existing water line that was terminated due to leaks.
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9.c. FY27 Capital Outlay Contingency Transfer – SBHS FFA Corrals Water Line Project
Background:
Business Manager Brett Burditt is requesting authorization to transfer $10,000.00 from the FY27 Capital Outlay contingency fund to the SBHS FFA Corrals Project to provide funding for a new water line to the corrals and agricultural barn.
This authorization will reduce the FY27 Capital Outlay contingency balance from $18,500.00 to $8,500.00.
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9.d. FY2026-27 Prepaid Vendor Authorization
Background:
Business Manager Brett Burditt is requesting that Dakota Bus be added to the approved prepaid vendor list for fuel surcharge payments only with an estimated amount of $50,000.00 a month due to a timing conflict between the Board packet submission deadline and Dakota Bus’s month-end invoicing deadline.
Adding Dakota Bus to the prepaid vendor list for this limited purpose will allow the District to process fuel surcharge payments in a timely manner. |
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9.e. State Mileage Reimbursement Rate
Background:
Effective October 1, 2026, the mileage reimbursement rate increased to be consistent with the mileage reimbursement rate for businesses set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), to $0.76 from $0.70/mile.
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9.f. Advertise for Bids - SBHS Storage Sheds
Background:
Business Manager Brett Burditt requests authorization to declare the SBHS storage sheds, constructed by the construction class, as surplus and to advertise the sheds for bids. |
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9.g. Approve BH Pest Control Agreement
Background:
The district has received the agreement from BH Pest Control to continue providing pest management services as needed to prevent and control pest issues across district facilities. The agreement is effective Aug 1, 2026, through Aug 31, 2027.
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10. Policy Reviews (Non-Action Items)
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10.a. Second Reading of School Board Policy DBDA: General Fund Balance
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.
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10.b. Second Reading of School Board Policy DC: Taxing and Borrowing Authority/Limitations
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.
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10.c. Amend School Board Policy DJ: Purchasing Procedures
Background:
The Policy Committee recommends the Board amend the current policy to align with ASBSD recommendations.
This is the Second Reading to amend School Board Policy DJ: Purchasing Procedures.
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10.d. Second Reading of School Board Policy EBA: Buildings and Grounds Inspections
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.
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10.e. Second Reading of School Board Policy EFB: Free and Reduced Price Food Services
Background:
The Policy Committee recommends the Board adopt this policy to maintain alignment with ASBSD recommendations.
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11. Discussion Items
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11.a. December Legislative Round Table
Background:
In previous years, the Board has hosted a legislative round table. If the Board is interested in hosting, the Superintendent's office will schedule a legislative dinner before the December 14 board meeting and invite our area legislators for a discussion and dinner.
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11.b. Fall Student Enrollment Update
Background:
The District’s fall student enrollment numbers are provided for the Board's review. The report includes current enrollment figures and comparisons to the prior school year to provide an overview of district enrollment trends.
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12. Reports
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12.a. Administrators
Background:
Board reports are enclosed in the Board packet.
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12.b. Board Members
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12.c. BHSSC
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12.d. Superintendent
Background:
Reorganization Update
The valuation sheet has been updated with SD DOR and sent to the Wall, Faith and New Underwood superintendents to review. Faith and New Underwood school boards are not interested in a reorganization with all four rural schools. Wall has not responded as yet to this. There is discussion about working with each of these three districts about what the possibilities are for Hereford, Opal and Elm Springs. Federal Student Tax Credit Update The Treasury has released temporary rules for 2027 that are now up for public comment. We have spoken with our auditor and there may be another option outside NAEF (National Association of Education Foundations) to pursue with their guidance and support. |
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13. Upcoming Calendar Events
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October 14: 4-Day School Week Public Presentation @ SMS, 6:00 pm
October 19: 4-Day School Week Public Presentation @ SWMS, 6:00 pm October 26: B&G Committee Meeting October 26: Policy Committee Meeting November 4: 2 Hour Early Release (Evacuation Drill) November 4: ASBSD Regional Meeting w/ school board @ SMS, 5:30 pm |
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14. Executive Session SDCL 1-25-2 Executive or closed meetings--Purposes--Authorization--Violation as misdemeanor. Executive or closed meetings may be held for the sole purpose of: View SDCL 1-25-2 for all reason for executive session.
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14.a. School board members will enter into executive session to discuss Personnel (SDCL-1-25-2.1).
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15. Adjournment
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