Mitchell Board of Education May 13 Meeting Agenda

MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.
17-2
BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
Regular Board Meeting
Monday, May 13, 2024
MCTEA, Room 10 – 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:
RECOGNITION OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:

FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, SkillsUSA,
Pro Start, Robotics, and HOSA.
MOTION TO AMEND:
MOTION TO APPROVE
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 Approve Surplus Items. MOTION TO APPROVE
V. Board Consideration to Purchase John Deere Loader. MOTION TO APPROVE
VI. Board Consideration to Purchase John Deere Utility Tractor. MOTION TO APPROVE
VII. Board Consideration to Purchase John Deere Gator. MOTION TO APPROVE
VIII. Board Consideration to Approve Comprehensive Special Education Plan for MOTION TO APPROVE
the Mitchell School District for the 2024-25 School Year.
IX. Board Consideration to Approve MOU with MSD Food Service Employee MOTION TO APPROVE
Group.
X. Board Resolution Authorizing Membership in the South Dakota High School MOTION TO APPROVE
Activities Association.
XI. Board Consideration to Approve SDHSAA Constitutional Amendments. MOTION TO APPROVE
XII. Board Consideration to Approve SDHSAA Board of Directors. MOTION TO APPROVE
XIII. Board Member Report BOARD INFORMATION
XIV. Superintendent Report BOARD INFORMATION

XV. Tour of Ongoing Construction Site at MHS. BOARD INFORMATION
XVI. Adjourn.
MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 17-2
School Board Meeting
Agenda Item
For presentation at the 0D\ 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 MEETING
MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT 17-2
April 22, 2024
The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by President Deb Olson at
5:30 PM at the Mitchell Career Technical Education Academy 821 North Capital Street, Mitchell
South Dakota, Davison County.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll call of members present: Deb Olson, Deb Everson, Brittni Flood, Terry Aslesen, and Shawn
Ruml. Absent: None
Others present: Dr. Joe Childs, Superintendent, and Theresa Kriese, Business Manager.
President Olson declared a quorum present.
Motion #355407
Motion by Everson, seconded by Flood to approve the agenda with two additions: Item VIa,
Board consideration of approval of addition of literacy coaches for the 2024-2025 school year
and item VIb, Board consideration to approve a 2023-2024 budget supplement for instructional
technology purchases.
Motion Carried.
Motion #355408
Motion by Aslesen, seconded by Everson to approve the consent agenda items of claims,
personnel items, and the minutes of the April 8, 2024, board meeting. These minutes had been
sent to the Mitchell Republic in unapproved form all in accordance as per SDCL 13-8-35.
K-12 Certified: Elizabeth Kiner, LBW Special Education, $56,000, effective 2024-25 school
year, Allision Pierson, GBR Elementary Principal, $85,000, effective 2024-25 school year. K-12
Resignation: Brynn Hartje, Longfellow Paraeducator, effective end of 2023-24 school year,
Laura Bakhtiari, Longfellow 3rd Grade Teacher, effective end of 2023-24 school year, Nick
McGraw, High School Vocal and Director Friend de Coup, effective end of 2023-24 school year.
Transfers: Sabra McCarty from Longfellow 1st Grade to Longfellow 3rd Grade Teacher,
effective 2024-25 school year. K-12 Retirement: Sharon McNary, Middle School Food Service,
effective end of 2023-24 school year. MTC New Hires: Kara Stange, Speech-Language
Pathology Instructor, $35,390 ($70,773, .5 FTE), effective August 1, 2024. MTC Resignation:
Jason Junke, Heating & Cooling Technology instructor, effective end of 2023-24 school year.
Motion Carried.
There was no one to address the Board during public commentary.
LBW Elementary Principal, Becky Roth presented the 2024-2025 elementary handbook. Only
minor adjustments have been made from the previous handbook. Board members offered some
minor edits to the handbook.
Motion #355409
Motion by Flood, seconded by Ruml to approve the 2024-2025 elementary school handbook.
Motion carried.
Motion #355410
Motion by Aslesen, seconded by Flood to declare two exercise bikes from the Middle School
fitness room surplus. Both machines are out of service due to damage and unavailability of
parts.
Motion carried.
Dr. Childs presented a Dual Credit Policy to the Board for consideration.
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Motion # 355411
Motion by Aslesen, seconded by Everson to approve the Dual Credit Policy on First Reading
with proposed language adjustments.
High School Principal Siemsen stated that the current process works well, and it would be
harmful to complicate the process and hinder participation. Both High School Counselors spoke
in favor of leaving the process in its current state as it provides the needed flexibility to achieve
individual educational plans. Terry Sabers, former SD Board of Education Member, spoke in
favor of dual credit and flexibility in the program. Sabers was heavily involved in the process of
allowing dual credit in SD High Schools and sees great advantages for students. Board Member
Flood could not see a need to change a process that is currently working effectively. Board
Member Ruml agreed. Board Member Everson offered some minor language adjustments after
Board Member Olson pointed out that the proposed policy could hinder dual credit enrollment in
the Technical Colleges. Board Member Aslesen stated that a Board Policy would create
awareness for parents of the opportunities and guidelines. Siemsen stated that the High School
Counselors reach out to students to make them aware of the dual credit opportunities.
Motion failed by a vote of 3 to 2.
Childs explained the reasoning for additional FTE for literacy coaches. These positions would
provide professional development for teachers and deliver direct instruction to small groups of
students.
Motion #355412
Motion by Ruml, seconded by Flood to approve the addition of 3 FTE for Literacy Coaches for
the 2024-2025 school year.
Motion carried.
Childs and Kriese presented a budget supplement that would allocate cash reserves toward the
purchase of instructional technology to include a new high school MAC lab, elementary and
middle school student and teacher laptop purchases, and touchscreen displays for classrooms.
The request will assist the District in spending cash reserves as required by the State Department
of Education.
Motion #355413
Motion by Everson, seconded by Ruml to approve a $1.2 million general fund budget
supplement.
Motion carried.
Motion # 355414
Motion by Aslesen, seconded by Flood to enter into executive session at 6:16 p.m. for the
purpose of "Preparing for contract negotiations or negotiating with employees or employee
representatives.’ Per SDCL 1-25-2.(4).
Motion carried.
President Olson moved the Board out of executive session at 6:34 p.m.
Motion #355415
Motion by Aslesen, seconded by Ruml to approve an increase of 5.2% to administrative
compensation for the 2024-25 school year. 2024-2025 administrative salaries include: Cory
Aadland, Activities Director, $105,430, Leann Carmody, Food Service Director, $83,430
Joe Childs, Superintendent, $183,750, Chris Gubbrud, Middle School Assistant Principal,
$89,870, Lis Heckenlaible, Longfellow Elementary Principal, $96,770, Levi Hohn, Technology
Director, $76,970, Theresa Kriese, Business Manager, $147,420, Bobby Reindl, High School
Assistant Principal, $91,250, Rebecca Roth, LBW Elementary Principal, $103,755, Allison
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Pierson, GBR Elementary Principal, $85,000, Justin Siemsen, High School Principal, $126,000,
John Sieverding, Director of Buildings/Grounds, $87,710, Shane Thill, High School Assistant
Principal, $99,925, Sarah Timmer, Curriculum Director, $89,250, John Tyler, Middle School
Principal, $103,090.
Motion carried.
Board members reported on the various meetings they attended since the last meeting. Several
attended MTC advisory committee meetings.
During the Superintendent’s report, Childs updated the Board on the construction project and
reminded them of the many scheduled end of the year events.
Motion # 355416
Motion by Everson, seconded by Flood to adjourn the meeting at 6:39 p.m.
Motion carried.
Cash Balance March 31, 2024:
Beginning Balance, $14,967,733
General Fund $6,716,418, Capital Outlay $5,999,152 Special Education $590,128, Mitchell Tech
$3,200,712, Bond Redemption $25,339, Food Service $1,703,216, Driver’s Ed $1,363, T/A
2,770,226, James Valley Coop ($57,167), Capital Projects Fund ($5,981,653)
Total Revenue, $8,450,441
General Fund $1,185,345, Capital Outlay $188,252, Special Education $210,055 Mitchell Tech
$920,888, Bond Redemption $24,251, Food Service $174,201, Driver’s Ed $22,100, T/A
$725l349 James Valley Coop -0-, Capital Projects Fund $5,000,000
Total Expenditures, $9,339,204
General Fund $2,103,486, Capital Outlay $219,147, Special Education $503,610, Mitchell Tech
$2,097,043, Bond Redemption -0-, Food Service $154,410 Driver’s Ed $12, T/A $452,964
James Valley Coop $56,199, Capital Projects Fund $3,752,332
Ending Balance, $14,078,971
General Fund $5,798,276, Capital Outlay $5,968,257 Special Education $296,573, Mitchell Tech
$2,0024,557, Bond Redemption $49,590, Food Service $1,723,006, Driver’s Ed $23,451, T/A
3,042,611, James Valley Coop ($113,366), Capital Projects Fund ($4,733,986)
March 2024 Payroll: General Fund - $1,599,403.73 of which $1,155,569.20 instruction,

$400,069.51 support, and $43,766.02 Co-curricular; Special Education - $450,481.07; Food
Service $57,961.56; MTC - $908,347.67. Total Payroll $3,016,194.03
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Mitchell School District Board Report-10009 Page: 1
05/09/2024 01:52 Pm 05.13.2024 Bills Forum User Id: 5928
Vendor Name Invoice Description Amount
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 10 General Fund
A Ox Welding Supply Inc Welding Supplies 153.61
Aadland, Cory 2023-24 Travel/Supplies 2,369.03
Abbott House Inc February Tuition 8,583.60
American Garage Door Door Repair 223.98
Arend, Deanna Track Official 190.30
Automatic Building Controls Fire Alarm Inspection, Parts 8,551.47
Bailey Metal Fabricators Inc Welding Supplies 173.54
Bender Sewer And Drain, LLC Drain Cleaning-MHS 400.00
Best Western Plus Ramkota Inn Lodging 219.98
Best Western Ramkota Hotel Lodging 879.92
Bio Corporation Science Supplies 298.88
Brad's Instrument Repair Instrument Maintenance 199.50
Buck, Darryl Softball Official 240.00
C & B Operations LLC Equipment Repairs 16.34
CHS Inc Forklift Fuel 44.92
City Of Mitchell Landfill Fees 26.80
Column Software Publication 202.18
County Fair, Inc 3034 912.33
Courtyard By Marriott Lodging 178.68
Dakota Data Shred Document Shredding 131.46
Dakota Wesleyan University Desserts 450.00
Darrington Water Conditioning 34926 25.66
Davison County Rod Quit Claim Deed 30.00
Davison County Treasurer Duplicate Title - 06 Ford 10.00
Daylight Donuts Baked Goods 158.20
De Boer, Bob Track Official 231.10
Decker Equipment O/M Supplies 58.45
Demco Inc Library Supplies 139.24
Ed's Pet World Program Supplies 205.95
Eggers, Tom Softball Official 154.84
Eich, Dave Softball Official 355.22
FBLA-PBL Registrations 100.00
First National Bank Omaha Activities/Travel 2,482.15
First National Bank Omaha Supplies & Travel 23,535.75
Flinn Scientific Science Supplies 229.34
Fossum, Sonya Program Supplies 47.73
Gerlach, Cynthia Mileage 183.60
Gertie Belle Rogers Grant Books 760.58
Graham Tire Company 2017 Suburban 1,671.36
Grainger O/M Supplies 1,405.53
Hauff Mid America Sports Program Supplies 210.00
Hillyard/Sioux Falls Custodial Supplies 11,741.36
Hoffman, Denise Event Popcorn 20.00
Independent Viking Glass Inc Door Repair-Pac 6,811.24
Innovative Office Solutions Program & Office Supplies 879.83
Interstate All Battery Center Batteries 58.20
J & P Roofing Systems Inc Roof Repairs - Longfellow 168.37
J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. Music 302.87
Jira, Jacey Leap Supplies 77.00
Johnson Controls Service Calls/ Middle School 15,390.12
Jones Supplies Custodial Supplies 842.92
Jostens Inc. Awards 591.58
Kriese, Theresa Travel Reimbursement 87.25
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Lake Co International Telehandler Repair 530.38
Loecker, Roger Track Official 194.80
Mark's Photographic Images Memory Books - GBR 540.00
Master Teacher, The Employee Recognition 9.95
Mayer, Jennifer Delta Math Subscription 170.00
Mcleods Office Supply Printed Material & Supplies 742.89
Mebius, Michelle Program Supplies 200.00
Mega Wash Vehicle Washes 34.00
Menards O/M Supplies 1,574.73
Midco Business Long Distance Service 1,893.25
Miedema Sanitation Inc Trash Removal 3,413.00
Mitchell Iron & Supply Inc O/M Supplies, Repairs 42.94
Mitchell Schools/Food Service Food Supplies 31.26
MTC Culinary Arts Meals 155.50
Moege, Anne Program Supplies 100.00
Moore, Traci Tobacco Coalition 1,435.86
Morgan, Teresa Classroom Supplies 19.96
Nebraska Air Filter Inc Air Filters 2,238.39
Nepstads Flower Shop Flowers 80.00
Office Advantage, The Staples - MCTEA 134.99
Payne, Ben Softball Official 110.00
Performance Foodservice Food Supplies 11,235.06
Poppler Music Music 135.36
Principal's Conference, The Conference Registration 200.00
Qualified Presort Service LLC Postage 480.22
Ramkota Hotel Lodging 234.00
Riverside Technologies Student Laptops 748,805.00
Runnings Supply, Inc. O&M/Program Supplies 427.00
Sargent Welch LLC Science Supplies 326.55
Scholastic Books 123.02
Schumack, Dawn Softball Official 200.38
SDHSAA Extra State Medals 41.80
Semmler, Tim Softball Official 152.44
Shannon, Marica Program Supplies 110.55
Sherwin Williams Paint Supplies 83.60
Shields, Joe Track Official 100.00
Skinner, Suzanne FCCLA Travel 857.13
Smidt, Ronald R Softball Official 204.46
Southeast Area Cooperative Kindergarten Academy 800.00
Stahle, Ryan Mileage 81.09
Teacher's Discovery Bookmarks 69.99
Thunes True Value O/M Supplies 345.90
Total Fire Protection Annual Inspection - Pac 888.00
Triotel Communications Inc Telephone/Colonies 122.10
UPS Store Shipping 166.95
Us Bank Pay Agent Fee 600.00
Wards Science Science Supplies 791.85
Weihe, Al Softball Official 202.42
Wendelgass, Mark Track Official 231.10
Williams Music & Office Piano Tuning 110.00
Fund Number 10 875,189.83
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 21 Capital Outlay
Avera Heart Hospital of Sd 9 AED – Grant Funded 14,940.00
Decker Equipment O/M Supplies 317.00
First National Bank Omaha Supplies & Travel 1,125.81
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Mcleods Office Supply Printed Material & Supplies 1,136.00
Us Bank St Paul Joe Quintal Field Debt Service 95,000.00
Xerox Financial Services Copiers Lease 1,045.96
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 22 Special Education
Avera Therapy Therapy Services 4,089.60
Sped Recipient Parent Mileage 1,105.76
First National Bank Omaha Supplies & Travel 1.18
ISI LLC Interpreter Services 3,375.00
Sped Recipient Parent Mileage 40.80
Larson, Karin Professional Services 1,475.00
Life Quest Tuition 11,130.00
Malde, Kelli SLP Elevate Subscription 350.00
Master Teacher, The Employee Recognition 78.95
Mitchell Tech Corp Ed SLP Day 250.00
Northern Speech Services SLPA 294.17
Palace Transit Student Transportation 3,974.40
Roy, Jacki Program Supplies 159.49
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 23 Post Secondary
44 Interactive, Inc. Advertising 121,088.83
A Ox Welding Supply Inc Welding - Argon 2,484.55
A To Z Promotions Foundation - Tote Bags 598.09
Al's Engraving Cornhole - Posters 460.00
Alarcon, Ashley SDSRT Conference 15.00
American Garage Door Garage Door Buttons 90.00
Avera Occupational Medicine Drug Testing/Screening 1,096.00
Avera Queen Of Peace Rad Therapy - Onc Educ Services 2,209.94
Balfour Diploma Covers 2,914.94
Basin Electric Power Coop Lease/Material/Operative 2,661.95
Border States Electric ECM Dept Supplies 9,445.51
Brookings Area CPR CPR Cards 1,805.00
Buhl's Drycleaning Culinary Laundry 44.83
Builders First Source ADBC Supplies 84.60
C & B Operations LLC Planter Upgrade Labor 5,056.04
C & R Supply Pat - Sprayer Hawkeye 14,916.81
Carquest Auto Parts Lube 174.62
CHS Inc Powerline - Superlube 15w-40 1,800.26
Cintas Corp Rugs 1,453.05
City Of Mitchell Tires 103.08
CorInsurance Mitchell Drone Coverage 659.17
Corn Palace, World's Only Foundation - Cornhole Event 350.00
County Fair, Inc ECM Advisory 3,079.74
Crazy Lady Consulting, LLC Consulting Services - April 1,862.71
Dakota Supply Group Inc ECM Supplies 931.16
Darrington Water Conditioning Salt 42.00
Deuter, Clayton SDTEA, College Fair, 20x, Sd 139.00
Digital Compliance HIPAA & Bloodborne Training 507.58
Domino's Pizza - Mitchell Exploration Day 985.89
Eiseman, Holden Conference 750.00
Epic Outdoor Advertising Vinyl Billboard Production 600.00
Fleetpride, Inc Flared Exhaust Adapter 220.02
Freeman, Paula Clinical Visits - Fargo & Minot 271.00
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Fuerst, Doug Replace Florescent W/ Led 13,000.00
Grainger Partition, 10 Pk Divider 432.74
Grode-Hanks, Carol HLC Conference - Chicago, Il 144.80
Harvey, Rebecca Mileage 71.40
Hi Media Advertising 2,083.33
Hillyard/Sioux Falls Custodial Supplies 572.75
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lodging - Ashley Alarcon 204.01
Identisys Inc New Id Card Printer 5,908.39
Interstate Tire & Auto Ctr Tire Repairs 60.00
Iverson Snow Removal Repairs 305.12
Jarding, Carena Pajama Set for Sim Set Up 16.98
JD Concrete Products LLC Morton Buildings 957.00
Johnson Controls Motor Repairs 7,446.32
Jones Supplies Custodial Supplies 4,816.04
Krick Cattle Service Nitrogen Tank Fill 65.00
Kulm, Heather Newell Hs & SDCA Conference 79.00
LB Higher Education Avt Refund Scholarship 1,500.00
Matheson Tri-Gas Inc MS Back Cap Long 45.98
Mega Wash Car Wash 172.00
Megger USA Repairs 180.00
Menards Forden 4,027.62
Miedema Sanitation Inc Trash Removal 1,064.00
Mitchell Iron & Supply Inc Diesel - Cutting Black Pipe 43.32
Motor Market, The Advertising 650.00
Muth Electric Inc New Stove Circuit 8,853.19
Napa Central Ring Terminal 667.49
Nedved Media Advertising 1,570.80
O’Reilly Auto Parts Heater Hose, Gasket, Ultra Black 146.13
Plooster, Michael HLC Conference 129.00
PMB 0112 Diesel Lab OSE 942.50
Ponderosa Rentals Storage Unit Rent - May 160.00
Pride Neon Sign Co Fab & Install Led Channel - TC 16,564.25
Pro Contracting 3rd Party Tester 1,800.00
Proctorfree, Inc. Hosting Fee Monthly Proctored Exams 495.00
Puetz Design + Build Diesel Architecture Fees 890.82
Qualified Presort Service LLC Postage 1,500.22
Ruffalo Noel Levitz Conference Registration 3,180.00
Runnings Supply, Inc. PWS Trainer 3,175.15
S & M Printing Cornhole Thank You Cards 186.00
Saga Communications, Inc Advertising 600.00
Schoenfelder Construction Crushed Concrete - CDL 4,930.00
Schoenfelder Portables Portable Toilets 157.50
Schramm, Eric Travel 59.00
SD Beef Breeds Council 2024 Summer Spotlight Livestock 1,000.00
SD Federal Property Agency Diesel Supplies 234.00
SD Fit Principal/Wind Tower 45,394.73
Sd School Of Mines & Technology ESRI Statewide Education License 500.00
Sd Skills USA Registration Fees 1,950.00
SDACTE SDACTE Conference 525.00
SDHSRA National Sponsor 1,000.00
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Sherwin Williams Paint 79.00
Shi International Corp Az Backup 1,049.73
Sieler, Daniel Travel 129.00
Smith, Marla Travel 115.00
Spencer Quarries/Commercial CDL - Crushed Concrete 3,548.74
Sturdevant's Auto Parts Fuel Line 4.98
Sun Gold Sports LLC Culinary Plaques 204.00
Sundquist, Aaron May 2024 Grant Compensation 5,000.00
Super 8 Spearfish Rodeo Team Lodging 924.00
Tessman Company, The Greenhouse Supplies 444.83
Tonak, Nicole Spring Pep Training - Willmar, Mn 49.00
Unisa, Inc. Payment Center/Perkins Loan 463.20
United Laboratories Up White Ceiling Tiles 612.78
Us Bank St Paul MTC Wind Tower Sinking Funds 47,437.50
Us Foodservice Program Supplies 172.74
Van Diest Supply Company Nuccaneer, Cb Premier 7,466.66
Voyager Fleet Systems Inc Fuel 5,036.12
Wright, Barbara Rapid City Clinical Visit 90.00
Writebrain Creative MTC Alumni Magazine 2,850.00
Xerox Financial Services Copiers Lease 502.24
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 26 MTC Enterprise Fund
Buhl's Drycleaning Culinary Laundry 44.82
Builders First Source House 111 - Roofing 11,423.79
WA Distributing Cafe Supplies 1,696.70
Chesterman Company Cafe Supplies 11.00
Cintas Corp Culinary Laundry 499.85
City Of Mitchell Water.Sewer.Recycling,Garbag 47.18
County Fair, Inc Oak Room 399.50
Dakota Supply Group Inc House 110 - Hct 152.61
Jones Supplies Cafe Supplies 774.78
Menards House 111 - Plumbing 1,164.69
Midwest Concrete & Redi-Mix Inc House 111 - Foundation 1,950.00
Midwest Hardwood Corporation House 111 - Cabinets 431.49
Miedema Sanitation Inc Trash Removal 70.00
Missouri Valley Placement, LLC House 111 - Foundation 794.00
Mitchell Concrete Inc House 111 - Foundation 11,256.80
Northwestern Energy House 110 227.14
Olinger Carpet Service Inc House 110 - Carpet 595.00
Patzer Woodworking Inc House 111 - Cabinets 80.02
Runnings Supply, Inc. House 111 - Hardware 323.88
Schoenfelder Portables Portable Toilets 157.50
Sherwin Williams House 111 - Cabinets 172.83
So Dak Seamless House 110 Gutters 3,041.30
Us Foodservice Oak Room Supplies 7,077.78
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 27 CTE Academy
A Ox Welding Supply Inc Welding Supplies 72.25
First National Bank Omaha Supplies & Travel 191.25
Menards Program Supplies 772.16
Napa Central Program Supplies 61.78
Neugebauer, Tricia Program Supplies 109.88
Tower Garden Growing System 220.00
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Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 29 MTC Corporate Training
A-Ox Welding Supply Inc Corp Ed - Cylinders 16.19
Aerostay Hotel SLP Day 169.13
County Fair, Inc Skills USA 2,165.53
Daylight Donuts Skills USA 64.80
Domino's Pizza - Mitchell Skills USA 838.11
I2i FASD Services, LLC SLP Day - Travel Reimbursement 59.56
Jimmy Johns - 2399 Catering 101.41
Menards Round Cord Clips 23.94
Pepsi Mitchell Vending/Water 608.02
Pro Contracting 3rd Party Tester -Corp Ed – Puetz 150.00
Ron's Market Skills USA Meals 1,750.00
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 41 Capital Projects
Puetz Design + Build Cm Fees 76,745.11
Puetz Design + Build Pay Ap 13 2,857,982.56
Fund Number 41 2,934,727.87
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 51 Food Service
Chesterman Company Food Supplies 1,676.00
Darrington Water Conditioning 18796 346.91
East Side Jersey Dairy Inc Food Supplies 6,778.97
Pepsi Mitchell Vending/Water 4,550.98
Performance Foodservice Food Supplies 92,038.36
Vestis Laundry Service 957.60
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 52 MTC Campus Store Fund
Akademos, Inc. Books 2,150.72
WA Distributing Cafe Supplies 355.85
College House Carhartt Hoodies 2,337.28
County Fair, Inc Campus Store - Bubbler 27.96
MTC Foundation Cornhole Event 1,351.00
Mv Sport Campus Store Spirit Items 1,316.00
Pepsi Mitchell Vending/Water 233.05
Sign Pro Natural Gas Uniforms 1,833.30
Snap-On Industrial Tools 2,542.53
Spirit Products Ltd Gift Bags 1,202.50
Sun Gold Sports LLC MTC Machining Program Hoodies 420.00
United Parcel Service Freight 294.86
Checking Account Id 1 Fund Number 53 MTC Farm Resale
C & B Operations LLC Land Lab - Grease, Adapters, Hydra 755.20
CHS Inc Ag Systems - Custom 11,699.17
Voyager Fleet Systems Inc Fuel 367.60
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Personnel Items/Regular Board Meeting– May 13, 2024
A. New Certified Hires:
Grace Bauer- 7th Grade ELA Teacher @ MMS
Compensation- $53,750.00
Effective- 2024-25 School year
Amanda Hargreaves- K-5 Literacy Coach

Ashtyn Evans- Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Nicolas Caberos- Choral Music @ MHS & Show Choir & Vocal Music Events
Teaching Compensation- $54,800.00
Show Choir & Vocal Events- $10,000.00
Kelsey Van Loh- 6th ELA/Math @ Middle School

B. Transfers:
Amanda Sonne- 6th Grade ELA & Math Teacher to K-5 Literacy Coach
Megan McManus- 4th Grade Teacher @ GBR to K-5 Literacy Coach

C. Resignation:
Darby Deffenbaugh- 6th Grade ELA/Science Teacher @ MMS, Asst. MS Track Coach and Sub Varsity Volleyball Coach
Effective- End of the 2023-24 School Year
Kayla Peterson- Paraeducator @ Longfellow

Effective- May 16, 2024
Jeremy Borgan- 8th Grade Assistant Football Coach and Head Wrestling Coach
Effective- End of 2023-24 School year
Rebecca Weber- Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Effective- End of 2023-24 School year
Meghan Puetz- Administrative Assistant @ MHS

Effective- May 17, 2024
D. MTC New Hires:

Alison Day- PYSC 101 General Psychology (3 credits) Adjunct Instructor
Compensation- $2,700
Effective– May 13, 2024
Mike Puetz- Power Line Construction & Maintenance Instructor

Compensation- $90,088
Effective- August 1, 2024
E. MTC Resignation:
Nick Bakhtiari- Director of Foundation Relations
Effective Date – May 31, 2024
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Agenda Item
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Subject: Public Commentary
From: General Public
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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.
'UJoe Childs, Superintendent
Name: Date:
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Agenda Item
For presentation at the May 13, 2024 meeting of the school board.
Subject: Board Consideration to Approve Surplus Items.
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.)
Mitchell Technical College recommends declaring the following items surplus, to be traded
for new equipment:
a. 2017 New Holland L228 Skid Loader
b. 2014 Case IH Farmall 45B CVT Tractor
c. 1996 John Deere 750 Drill
Scott Fossum, MTC VP for Operations

Joe Childs, interim superintendent
I will be able to review the item further at the school board meeting, if requested:
Name: Joe Childs, Superintendent Date: May 13, 2023
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Agenda Item
Subject: Board Consideration to Purchase John Deere Loader.

Board Action X
Board Information
Scheduled report
Mitchell Technical College recommends purchase of John Deere 333P Compact

Track Loader from C&B Operations, utilizing Sourcewell pricing, contract # 011723-
JDC
a. Gross price of new John Deere 333P - $99,447.48
b. Net price after trade of New Holland L228 - $66,257.49
c. Purchase will be made after July 1, 2024, and will utilize FY25
Equipment funding with 2/3rds of the cost covered by the State of South
Dakota.

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Agenda Item
Subject: Board Consideration to Purchase John Deere Utility Tractor.

Board Action X
Board Information
Scheduled report
Mitchell Technical College recommends purchase of John Deere 4075R Compact Utility
Tractor from C&B Operations, utilizing Sourcewell pricing, contract # 031121-DAC
a. Gross price of new John Deere 4075R Compact Utility Tractor - $64,550.00
b. Net price after trade of Case IH 45B - $42,580.66
c. Purchase will be made after July 1, 2024, and will utilize FY25 Equipment
funding with 2/3rds of the cost covered by the State of South Dakota.

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Agenda Item
Subject: Board Consideration to Purchase John Deere Gator.

Board Action X
Board Information
Scheduled report
Mitchell Technical College recommends purchase of John Deere Gator XUV835R from C&B
Operations, utilizing Sourcewell pricing, contract # 031121-DAC
a. Gross price of new John Deere Gator XUV835R - $33,650.94

b. Net Price after trade of John Deere 750 drill - $21,790.94
c. Purchase will be made after July 1, 2024, and will utilize FY25 Equipment
funding with 2/3rds of the cost covered by the State of South Dakota.

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Agenda Item
For presentation at the May 13, 2024, meeting of the school board.
Subject: Board Consideration to Approve Comprehensive Special Education Plan for the
Mitchell School District for the 2024-25 School Year.

Board Action X
Board Information
Scheduled report
School districts are required to have a comprehensive special education plan in place to
meet the educational needs of students who qualify for special education services. Our
proposed plan for 2024-25, developed by special services director Tracy Christensen, can be
found as supporting documentation immediately following this cover sheet. The plan is very
similar to the district’s previous plan.
I recommend approval of the plan at this time.
Tracy Christensen, Special Services Director

Joe Childs, Superintendent
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Agenda Item
Subject: Board Consideration to Approve MOU with MSD Food Service Employee Group.

Board Action X
Board Information
Scheduled report
Please refer to the accompanying document for specific language included in the
Memorandum of Understanding.
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Agenda Item
For presentation at the May 13, 2024, meeting of the school board.
Subject: Board Resolution Authorizing Membership in the South Dakota High School
Activities Association.

Board Action X
Board Information
Scheduled report
Annually, the Board must reauthorize membership in the SDHSAA. Without such
membership, schools cannot participate in SDHSAA competitions and so membership is
critical to our various sports and extracurricular activities.
Name: Joe Childs, Sup’t. Date: May 13, 2024
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South Dakota High School Activities Association
P.O. Box 1217 Pierre, SD 57501
Phone (605) 224-9261 FAX: (605) 224-9262
SCHOOL BOARD RESOLUTION

Authorizing Membership in the South Dakota High School Activities Association
By resolution, the School Board of:
(Name of School District or School)
has authorized membership in the South Dakota High School Activities Association for the high
school(s) under its jurisdiction as hereinafter listed:
This is to be for the period which begins July 1, 2024 and ends on June, 30, 2025 with the supervision,
control, and regulation of any and all high school interscholastic activities being delegated to said
Association.
In addition, the above-mentioned School Board has ratified the Constitution, By-Laws, and rules of the
South Dakota High School Activities Association as of July 1, 2024 and agrees to conduct its activities
programs within the framework of these instruments.
Date of Resolution
Due By:
President of Board July 15, 2024
Superintendent of Schools
/Volumes/SDHSAA_Share/WORK/ARTS/School Board Resolution 2024-25.doc

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Agenda Item
Subject: Board Consideration to Approve SDHSAA Constitutional Amendments.

Board Action X
Board Information
Scheduled report
Please refer to the accompanying document for the text of the amendment and the rationale
that was given at the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors.
Cory Aadland, MSD Activities Director

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SOUTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION
2024 OFFICIAL AMENDMENT BALLOT
The deadline for the return of this ballot is May 31, 2024. In order to pass, a proposal must
receive a 60% favorable vote. Please refer to the accompanying document for the text of the
amendment and the rationale that was given at the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors.
AMENDMENT NO. 1
To Amend Chapter II, Part I, Section 6 (Amateur Standing) of the SDHSAA By-Laws
Yes
No
Name of Member School Date
Signature (Superintendent or Principal) Signature (School Board President)
Unless there are TWO signatures, this ballot will be unacceptable and declared void.
BALLOTS DUE: May 31, 2024

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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
Amend Chapter II, Part I, Section 6 of the SDHSAA By-Laws as such:
SECTION 6. AMATEUR STANDING. A student shall be a true amateur in all

recognized sanctioned sports of this Association in order to compete in any sport so
recognized. A student is governed by the amateur eligibility rules of that sport.
A student may be declared ineligible if he/she:
A. Accepts cash, merchandise, compensation, or illegal awards when competing in a

sport sponsored sanctioned by the Association beyond the monetary limits set in
the SDHSAA Athletic Handbook.
B. Enters into an agreement or contract to compete in professional sports.
C. Receiveds remuneration for coaching any SDHSAA approved sanctioned sport
during the season of the sport in his/her school.
D. Received remuneration for the use of name, picture, and/or personal appearance
as an athlete in the promotion of a commercial or profit-making event.
Name, Image, and Likeness: A student may receive remuneration for the use of their
name, picture, likeness, and/or personal appearance provided that:
1. The activities do not interfere with the student’s academic obligations.
2. The remuneration is not tied to athletic performance (pay for play).
3. The remuneration is not used as an inducement to attend a particular school or
transfer to a particular school.
4. The remuneration is not provided by the school or agents associated with the
school (i.e.- Booster Clubs, Foundations).
5. SDHSAA or member school marks or logos may not be used in any activity
where the student receives remuneration for the use of name, picture and/or
personal appearance, nor shall the SDHSAA or member school name/mascot
be referenced in the activity.
6. Member school uniform may not be used (worn, displayed, or otherwise) in
the activity.
7. Clothing or equipment with the member school or SDHSAA logo may not be
used in the activity.
8. Member school facilities may not be used in the activity.
9. SDHSAA or member school awards/trophies may not be displayed or
referenced in the activity.
10.The student shall not promote or endorse activities associated with alcohol,
tobacco, vaping, controlled substances, gambling, banned athletic substances,
or other illegal substances/activities.
11.Member schools may not arrange, develop, or promote the relationship
between the student and the involved entity.
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Further considerations:
• International students are advised to consult US Visa and immigration laws, as

well as laws in their home country, prior to engaging in any agreement.
• It is recommended that students and families seek legal counsel and tax advice
on any remuneration received.
• It is the responsibility of the student and student’s family to contact the
NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, or any other applicable post-secondary institution
they may be considering to review the rules and ensure they are not
jeopardizing post-secondary eligibility.
• Students may use professional NIL services for advice, representation, and
marketing. However, that professional service may not be an employee or
private contractor of the member school or school affiliated organization (i.e.-
Booster Clubs, Foundations).
Amateur eligibility status is not affected under the following:
A. If a student receives a stipend/fee for officiating a sport recognized sanctioned by

the SDHSAA.
B. If his/her name or picture, or a team picture appears on a commercial profit-
making venture so long as the athlete receives no remuneration of any kind.
C. If a student accepts an athletic scholarship to any institution of higher learning.
Should a student lose his/her amateur standing, he/she may be reinstated by the Board of
Directors after the lapse of one year.
Rationale: Current SDHSAA rules declare that a student cannot profit from their name,
picture, and/or personal appearance “as an athlete”. This attempts to clarify the phrase “as
an athlete” and set clear delineations for what is and is not allowed. This is a mix of
policies from states surrounding South Dakota. In addition, we have replaced the terms
“sponsored”, “approved”, and “recognized” elsewhere in the policy with the term
“sanctioned” for consistency.
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Agenda Item
Subject: Board Consideration to Approve SDHSAA Board of Directors.

Board Action X
Board Information
Scheduled report
There are currently two open seats on the SDHSAA Board of Directors. Those open position
include:
West River At-Large Representative- To be filled by a Superintendent.
Native American At-Large Representative- To be filled by an Activities Director.
Please refer to the accompanying document for the applicant information, completed by each
candidate, and 2023 Official Election Ballot.
At this time, I will be recommending Chris Long and Chuck Wilson for vacant board positions.
Cory Aadland, MSD Activities Director

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2024 OFFICIAL ELECTION BALLOT
West River At-Large Representative
TERM: JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2029
West River At-Large Representative- To be filled by a Superintendent.
This position is currently held by Kelly Messmer of Harding County High School. The
West River At-Large Representative may be a Superintendent from any SDHSAA
member school whose high school is physically located west of the Missouri River. This
position must be filled by a Superintendent. Any member school may nominate a
person for this position and all member schools have the opportunity to vote. The
person elected will serve a five-year term on the SDHSAA Board of Directors and is
unable to run for re-election in the West River At-Large Representative slot.
You may vote for one candidate.
The deadline for the return of this ballot is May 31, 2024.
Kelly Daughters, Faith School District
Chris Long, Lyman School District
Mark Naugle, Custer School District
Erik Person, Lead-Deadwood School District
Cory Strasser, Rapid City School District
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Kelly Daughters, Faith- Hello, I am Kelly Daughters of Faith School District and am
completing my 21st year in education and 13th overall with Faith. I have been the Superintendent
at Faith the past eleven years and spent the first two years as the K-12 Principal. Prior to my
work at Faith, I spent eight years working at Northwest Area Schools Multi District/Cooperative
where I taught CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Drafting/Computer Aided Manufacturing)
for seven years and was the Assistant Director for one year. I earned my Bachelor’s
Degree from Black Hills State University, Master’s Degree from South Dakota State
University and my Education Specialist from Wayne State College.
Since being in Faith I have been the Assistant High School Boys Basketball
Coach, Co-Coach of Jr. High Boys Basketball and I also spent a few years as the Cross
Country Coach. Being part of our extra-curricular programs gives me the opportunity to
see the hard work and dedication of our students from a different perspective. Those
same stories of hard work and dedication happen every day in all of our schools across
our great state. Extra-curricular activities allow students opportunities outside of the
classroom to develop leadership skills, communicate with teammates and teach younger
students to help achieve a common goal.
The importance of the SDHSAA and the opportunities they create for all students
across our state seems immeasurable. If elected, I look forward to collaborating and
aiding the SDHSAA and our schools.
Chris Long, Lyman- Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself as a candidate for the
SDHSAA’s Board of Directors and it’s West River At-Large Superintendent position. I’ve been
an educator in four South Dakota communities and am currently the superintendent in the Lyman
School District. I feel that my education, extra-curricular and sports officiating experiences in
South Dakota provide insights that would enable me to be an effective member of the SDHSAA
Board of Directors.
The SDHSAA is an organization I have been fortunate to work with often. Since 1997,
I’ve had tenures as a head and assistant football coach and as a head golf coach. I served a term
on the SDHSAA Golf Advisory Board and, in cooperation with the SDHSAA, was the Class B
State Golf meet director in 2017. I’ve been a certified high school basketball official since 2002.
These experiences, along with many others, led to my interest in the Board of Directors and this
open position.
I appreciate your district’s consideration and would truly appreciate the opportunity to
represent the schools of South Dakota on the SDHSAA Board of Directors.
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Mark Naugle, Custer- With 33 years dedicated to public education, including over two decades
as a school administrator and fifteen years as a Superintendent, I would bring a wealth of
experience and a deep commitment to serving the students and schools of South Dakota as a
member of the SDHSAA Board. Whether in the classroom, on the field, or within the
community, I see every opportunity as a chance to make a positive impact and leave a lasting
legacy of service and dedication. Joining the SDHSAA would not only be a continuation of this
journey but also a new chapter filled with opportunities to serve the schools and students of our
state. My journey in education has seen me wear many hats as a teacher, coach, principal,
activities director, sports official, and finally, superintendent. After graduating from Custer High
School and Black Hills State, I started my teaching/coaching career in Groton, with stops in Elk
Point and Sturgis. Along the way, I completed my master’s degree in education administration
from South Dakota State and my education specialists and doctoral coursework from USD. I
have served as a superintendent in South Dakota for fifteen years in Custer and Hill City and as a
secondary principal/activities director in Philip and Hill City. In 2006, I was selected as the
South Dakota Middle School Principal of the Year, and just this month, I was named the 2023
Outstanding Superintendent for South Dakota by the South Dakota School Superintendent’s
Association (SDSSA).
These experiences have helped me understand the importance of extracurricular activities

in shaping students' lives. As a high school student, I personally witnessed school activities keep
a classmate in school and become the first in his large family to graduate from high school.
Without the support of teachers, coaches, and the activities he was involved in, he admitted he
would not have graduated.
As a certified basketball official in South Dakota for 25 years, I've had the privilege of
officiating multiple state tournaments. I was honored as the NFHS Boys’ Basketball Official of
the Year in 2010-2011 and inducted into the Black Hills Sports Officials Hall of Fame in 2023. I
served as the SDHSAA Sports Advisory Council secretary for 17 years, and the SDHSAA
Budget and Calendar Committee. Serving as the National President of the Federal Lands
Impacted Schools Association for two years was a great learning experience, and I am currently
a member of their executive board. Serving as the president of the South Dakota School
Superintendent’s Association (SDSSA) for two years was an honor, and I currently serve as a
representative to the national superintendent's group, AASA, on their governing board.

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I am Erik Person, superintendent of the Lead-Deadwood
School District. I have lived just outside of Deadwood for the past three years with my wife
Billie Rae, and our youngest daughter, Hallie, a high school junior. We have two adult children,
Lacey (22), and Kray (23). All three of our children participated heavily in co-curricular
activities in high school, and our son was also a collegiate athlete and is now a teacher and
coach, helping to build the next generation of great South Dakota kids. Prior to moving to
Deadwood, I was the superintendent of the Burke School District for twelve years.
My education career spans 27 years, with 20 as an administrator, 15 as a west river

superintendent, 5 as a multi-district and ESA director, and 7 as a classroom teacher at Sioux Falls
Roosevelt. Like most everyone else, my co-curricular journey started at a young age, and
throughout my time at Mitchell High School I was a 2 or 3 sport athlete, and I participated in
speech and debate. After high school I was fortunate to go to Sioux Falls College (now USF) on
a track and cross-country scholarship. I received my Masters Degree from USF and my Doctoral
Degree from the University of South Dakota. Upon earning my BA from USF I was blessed to
be an assistant cross-country and track coach there for seven years under one of South Dakota’s
all-time greatest coaches. In addition to serving as an assistant coach at the collegiate level, I
have been an assistant coach, head coach, teacher and administrator in AA, A, and B schools
over the years. In addition to my superintendent duties, I currently serve as the head cross-
country coach for the Lead-Deadwood Golddiggers. In the past I have also served as a region
track and field chairman for 11 years, and as a region volleyball chairman for 3 years. Co-
curricular activities have been a blessing my life and in the life of my family, having an
immeasurable impact on us all. Serving on the SDHSAA Board of Directors would afford me
another opportunity to serve and pass along the lifelong benefits that I have received through my
participation in activities over the years. Being chosen as the West River representative would
be an honor, and I believe I could bring a unique perspective from my experiences in schools in
all three classes in South Dakota.
Cory Strasser, Rapid City - Hello, my name is Cory Strasser. I appreciate the time you are
taking to review my bio. I currently serve as the Assistant Superintendent for Rapid City Area
Schools. Residing in Rapid City, my wife Jamie and I have 5 children with two still in middle
and high school.
As a graduate of Lennox High School I followed a path in education similar to my

parents who were both lifelong educators. This led me to study social studies education at Black
Hills State University and then teaching in Worthington and Slayton, MN. After 9 years of
teaching and varsity coaching - basketball, cross country, and track and field - I had the privilege
to move into the Principalship and lead Canton High School and then Pipestone Area, MN, MS-
HS, before moving to RCAS. During my time in Minnesota I served on the State High School
League Region IIIA activities committee and as president of the MN Association of Secondary
School Principals. This has kept me involved and close to all activities.
Athletics has been a major part of my life. It is something that brings people together
while creating opportunities for students to grow into awesome young people and become the
future leaders in our state. I have seen this with the many students I have worked with over my
26 years in education and in my own children who have all participated in various athletics and
activities. Thank you for considering me for the board of directors.
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2024 OFFICIAL ELECTION BALLOT
Native American At-Large Representative
TERM: JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2029
Native American At-Large Representative- To be filled by an Activities Director.
This position is currently held by Dani Walking Eagle of St. Francis High School. The
Native American School representative may be an Athletic/Activity Director from any
SDHSAA member school with a student population made up up at least 50% Native
American student population. This position must be filled by an Athletic/Activities
Director. Any member school may nominate a person for this position and all
member schools have the opportunity to vote. The person elected will serve a five-
year term on the SDHSAA Board of Directors and is unable to run for re-election in the
Native American At-Large Representative slot.
You may vote for one candidate.
The deadline for the return of this ballot is May 31, 2024.
Francis Big Crow, Lakota Tech High School
Tre’voun Buffalo, Wakpala High School
Rich Crow Eagle, Tiospa Zina High School
Chuck Wilson, Todd County High School.
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Francis Big Crow, Lakota Tech- Hello, my name is Francis Big Crow. I was born and raised in
Pine Ridge, South Dakota by Carol and the late Jamie Big Crow. I live with my significant other
and my two toddler daughters. I also have a daughter that is in college pursuing her bachelor’s
degree in business. I’m a Class of 2000 graduate from Pine Ridge High School, where I played
both football and basketball. I went on to get my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education
from Oglala Lakota College.
I’ve been in education for 22 years starting as a paraprofessional, bus driver and coach
which led to me teaching in a classroom for almost 10 years. I’ve coached many youth teams and
traveling teams and continue to stay active playing softball and golfing when I can. I’ve always
seen myself as someone to aid as a building block for young native athletes in my community.
I’m happy to say I’m in my third year as Athletic Director for the new Lakota Tech High School
in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. To help build a complete athletic program from scratch has been
monumental for my community and I’m happy to be a key part of it. I would love to continue to
be a voice for our native youth as the Native American Athletic Director representative on the
SDHSAA board of directors.
Tre’voun Buffalo, Wakpala- I am an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal
Nation (Eagle Butte, SD). I graduated from the Cheyenne Eagle Butte High School in 2008. I went
on to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the United Tribes Technical College
and currently enrolled in Sitting Bull College completing such degree.
In 2012 I graduated from the United States Indian Police Academy – Federal Law
Enforcement Training Center in Artesia, New Mexico. I worked in Law Enforcement on the
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Nation. In 2013 I accepted a job offer at Takini School as the
Liaison/Truancy Officer and eventually was offered the athletic director position within months of
my arrival and remained the athletic director from 2013-2016. From 2016-2018 I was the liaison
officer/ athletic director at Lower Brule Schools. During my time at Lower Brule schools we made
some changes to our athletic programs and due to those positive changes, our boys basketball team at
that time qualified for the State B boys basketball tournament for the first time in the 46 years history
of the school. This was a huge accomplishment not only for our student/athletes but for our school
and community. Currently I am the athletic director at Wakpala School. I have served on the Dakota
Oyate Challenge Basketball Board of Directors for 6 years.
In the summer of 2018, I left the education field and pursued a dream of working at the
happiest place in the world as we all know it Walt Disney World. I took a leap of faith coming from a
small-town reservation in South Dakota who had no idea what to expect out in the big world. I put
my educational pursuit outside of Law Enforcement on hold and I accepted a position at Walt Disney
World as a Security Host. This was one of the best decisions I ever made, I worked for Walt Disney
World for a little over 5 years and it was amazing. I always tell students that there is a big world out
there go and explore and see it, this is important for our Native children to see someone from the
reservation leave and experience the world outside the reservation boundaries so that they know it is
possible they can do it. I met so many people from around the world, from different cultures
everyday I went to work, this is something I will remember forever. I returned to South Dakota as I
was presented with an opportunity to become the Athletic Director at Wakpala School, I missed the
school environment and sports all together. We do this for our students that is the true motivation
right there to see an event come together for our students is great.
I knew two things when I was in High School watching our Athletic Director (Edie
Claymore) run the show and know what she was doing amazed me and I said I want to be an Athletic
Director. That goal became true. I also wanted to become a basketball official for the SDHSAA and I
accomplished that also and have been a licensed official with the SDHSAA since 2008. I would
appreciate your support and vote for the SDHSAA Native American Representative on the SDHSAA
Board of Directors.
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Richard Crow Eagle, Tiospa Zina- Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read this short
bio. My name is Richard Crow Eagle, and I am currently the elementary P.E. teacher and
athletic/activities director here at Tiozpa Zina. I have been in the education system for 18 years
after completing this current school year. I was born and raised in St Francis, SD and graduated
from Todd County in 1998. I attended in Huron University for 2 years before transferring to
Dakota Wesleyan University, and finally obtaining my degree from my home university
institution, Sinte Gleska University.
During my 17 years of being in the education system I coached basketball for 16 years with 13 of
those years being the head coach. I was also the boys and girls head coach for golf for seven
years, which gave me an opportunity to serve on the golf advisory board as the Native American
Rep for 2 terms. I also just completed all the material to become a PGA Associate in B-14
(Director of instruction at a PGA recognized facility). I feel with this experience and
participating in athletics all my life, I believe I can bring a particular perspective to the board.
Thank you for the nomination and an opportunity to represent Native America on the SDHSAA.
Chuck Wilson, Todd County- Thank you for reading my bio. My name is Chuck Wilson, and I
am the Activities Director at Todd County High School in Mission. I live in Mission with wife
Lisa. We have 3 children.
We also have 13 grandchildren. So, we stay busy! I attended school at Todd County. I also
attended the University of South Dakota.
I have been the Activities Director at Todd County for the last 18 years. Prior to that I served as
the Elementary Athletic Director. I also coached at the Elementary and High school levels at
Todd County. I have served on the SDHSAA Basketball Advisory Committee and on the
SDHSAA Native American Advisory Committee as well. I currently serve on the SDHSAA
Finance Committee and sit on the Basketball Officials Selection Committee. I have also sat on
the SDIAAA Executive Board and will be the President of the SDIAAA for the 2024-2025
school year. I also sit on the Lakota Nation Invitational Board of Directors. I have also been a
registered Track and Field/Cross Country official for the last 15 years.
This job has been such an honor serving our community and the kids. Success can be measured
in so many ways, not just by winning and losing. To see kids grow through High School
Activities is truly rewarding. Thank you for reading my history, I would appreciate your support
for the SDHSAA Native American member to the Board.
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Agenda Item
For presentation at the 0D\ meeting of the school board.
Subject: Board Member Reports/Commentary
From: Board Members

Scheduled report ‫܈‬
Board members will report on meetings attended since our last regular board meeting.
Name: Date:
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Agenda Item
For presentation at the0D\ meeting of the school board.
Subject: Superintendent’s Report
From: Dr. Joe Childs, Superintendent

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
Name: Date:
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MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.

ITEM SUMMARY/JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION

RECOGNITION OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:

A. Board Minutes MOTION TO APPROVE

III. Public Commentary BOARD INFORMATION

IV. Board Consideration to Approve Surplus Items. MOTION TO APPROVE

V. Board Consideration to Purchase John Deere Loader. MOTION TO APPROVE

VII. Board Consideration to Purchase John Deere Gator. MOTION TO APPROVE

XI. Board Consideration to Approve SDHSAA Constitutional Amendments. MOTION TO APPROVE

XII. Board Consideration to Approve SDHSAA Board of Directors. MOTION TO APPROVE

XIII. Board Member Report BOARD INFORMATION

XIV. Superintendent Report BOARD INFORMATION

For presentation at the 0D\ 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 ‫܈‬

Name: Date: 

March 2024 Payroll: General Fund - $1,599,403.73 of which $1,155,569.20 instruction,

Amanda Hargreaves- K-5 Literacy Coach

Ashtyn Evans- Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Kelsey Van Loh- 6th ELA/Math @ Middle School

Megan McManus- 4th Grade Teacher @ GBR to K-5 Literacy Coach

Kayla Peterson- Paraeducator @ Longfellow

Rebecca Weber- Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Meghan Puetz- Administrative Assistant @ MHS

D. MTC New Hires:

Mike Puetz- Power Line Construction & Maintenance Instructor

Subject: Public Commentary

From: General Public

Nature of action requested from the Board:

Board Action ‫܆‬

Name: Date: 

Subject: Board Consideration to Approve Surplus Items.

From: Joe Childs, Superintendent

Nature of action requested:

Scott Fossum, MTC VP for Operations

Name: Joe Childs, Superintendent Date: May 13, 2023

Subject: Board Consideration to Purchase John Deere Loader.

From: Joe Childs, Superintendent

Nature of action requested:

Mitchell Technical College recommends purchase of John Deere 333P Compact

Scott Fossum, MTC VP for Operations

Name: Joe Childs, Superintendent Date: May 13, 2023

Subject: Board Consideration to Purchase John Deere Utility Tractor.

From: Joe Childs, Superintendent

Nature of action requested:

Scott Fossum, MTC VP for Operations

Name: Joe Childs, Superintendent Date: May 13, 2023

Subject: Board Consideration to Purchase John Deere Gator.

From: Joe Childs, Superintendent

Nature of action requested:

a. Gross price of new John Deere Gator XUV835R - $33,650.94

Scott Fossum, MTC VP for Operations

Name: Joe Childs, Superintendent Date: May 13, 2023

From: Joe Childs, Superintendent

Nature of action requested:

I recommend approval of the plan at this time.

Tracy Christensen, Special Services Director

Name: Joe Childs, Superintendent Date: May 13, 2024

For presentation at the 0D\ meeting of the school board.

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For presentation at the 0D\ meeting of the school board.

For presentation at the0D\ meeting of the school board.

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