By Watertown Current - May 21, 2026 in SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
WATERTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 14-4
CODINGTON COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA
The School Board of the Watertown School District No. 14-4 of Codington County, South Dakota convened pursuant to due notice at 5:30 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2026 in regular session. The following members were in attendance: Chairman Jon Iverson, Kari Lohr, Jean Moulton, Roshal Rossman, and Bailey Raml. Also in attendance were staff, administration, and representatives of the news media.
REGULAR MEETING
Chairman Jon Iverson convened the Board for its regular session by leading the Pledge to the Flag.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Chairman Iverson asked if any School Board member or administrator needed to disclose a conflict of interest on any agenda or non-agenda item. No conflicts were disclosed.
AGENDA REVIEW/APPROVAL
Jean Moulton moved that the agenda be approved as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
MINUTES
Kari Lohr moved that the minutes of the April 13 and April 27, 2026 meetings be approved as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
The Business Manager presented a financial report of receipts, disbursements, and cash balances for the month of April, 2026 as listed below:
Receipts: Taxes, $1,199,987.22; Tuition, $104,890.09; County Sources, $34,626.86; State Aid, $1,205,636.00; Other State Sources; $25,765.67; Federal Sources, $563,282.58; Sales, $496,074.55; Interest on Investment, $24,492.15; Misc., $216,403.74; Sales Tax, $21,411.84.
Expenditures: Verified Claims & Expenditures, $2,326,544.78; Salaries, $4,709,413.10.
Cash Balances, April 30, 2026: General Fund $4,643,833.02; Capital Outlay, $2,194,808.41; Special Education, $1,290,938.29; Lake Area Technical College, $9,033,815.74; K-12 Nutrition Services, $202,563.56; LATC Bookstore Services, $509,006.55; LATC Nutrition Services, $371,930.91; LATC Day Care Center, $523,771.61; Concessions, $66,575.55; Drivers Education, $47,832.00; Pre-School Services, $24,906.46.
Custodial Funds: Clubs and Scholarships – Receipts, $39,493.82; Expenditures, $53,164.59; Balance, $520,881.07.
Special Revenue/Internal Service Funds: LATC Financial Aid – Receipts, $117,108.95; Expenditures, $115,548.03; Balance, $16,065.06. Employee Benefit Trust – Receipts, $762,141.65; Expenditures, $897,244.83; Balance, $3,797,625.79.
STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITION
The Watertown School Board recognized the following for their various achievements:
All-State Chorus Soprano – Adhiambo Ochweda, Samantha Pesek, Olivia Strandell, Abby Kruger, Taryn Koehn, and Hadlee Thiesen
All-State Chorus Alto – Christina Jongbloed, Abby Struckman, Marley Greenfield, Chloe Ofstehage, Becca Meland, and Jenna Simmons
All-State Chorus Bass – Silas Masar, Brayden Thoms, Quintus VanStaden, Wyatt Smunk, Blake Eicholtz, and Trenton Kolb
All-State Chorus Tenor – Joshua Thorson, Sonny Rader, Jonas Geier, Tysen Canfield, Caleb Harlan, and Cash Hoppe
All-State Band, All-State Jazz Band & All-State Orchestra – Axel Lickei
2026 Retirees – Brenda Johnson, Carol Flemming, Carolyn Holien, Colleen Winge, Denise Bowers, Gail Krueger, Gailen Geffre, Jolene Sutton, Kathy Maag, Kris O’Brien, Marnie Hoftiezer, Pat McClemans, Peggy Jungers, Penny Thyen, Robert Kearney, Sara Singrey, Sherisse Chilson, Sherry Jorgenson, Steve O’Brien, Troy Terronez, Wendy Russell, Yvette Foust
LATC DISCUSSION ITEM
LATC 2026 Graduation Report – Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, provided an overview of the 2026 Graduation Report and shared information regarding the upcoming Grad Fest and Native American Honoring Ceremony. Sanderson reported that 883 students are eligible to graduate, with approximately 610 students planning to participate in the commencement ceremony.
ACTION 26222
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented the following resignations for Board approval.
Roshal Rossman moved that the resignations received from April Simon, Admissions Representative; Tiffany Arends, Library Office Assistant; and Linda Koch, Nutrition Services Market 65, be approved as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26223
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented the following contract recommendations/ addendums and asked for their approval.
LATC CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS/ADDENDUMS:
Georgia Buss – Food Service Assistant Director – Prorated to $5,538.56
Rosemary Bellum – Early College and Dual Credit Coordinator – $73,300.00
Audra Scheel – SD FFA Executive Secretary – Prorated to $4,787.43
April Noem – Bookstore Asst $46,866.00 & Corporate Ed Coord $9,390.00 – $56,226.00
Rosemary Bellum – Summer Orientation and New Hire Training – 40 hours @ $45.81/hr – $1,832.40
Adjunct Instructor
Jenny Wilen – Sim Center Accreditation Site Visit & Mega Sim Prep – up to 50 hours @ $47.83/hr – $2,391.50
Mindy Sandau – Sim Center Accreditation Site Visit & Mega Sim Prep – up to 5 days @ $339.93/day – $1,699.65
Danielle Hughes – PN114 Clinical Nursing – 63 hours max @ $40.50/hr – $2,551.50
Temporary/Part Time
Keslar Swenson – Student Helper, Custodian – up to 30 hours/week @ $15.20/hr
Kutler Swenson – Student Helper, Custodian – up to 30 hours/week @ $15.20/hr
Grace Corey – Student Helper, Custodian – up to 30 hours/week @ $15.20/hr
Corporate Education
Abigail Mungunkhet – PLT Student Flight Instruction $43.50/hr, as needed hours – PLT Student Ground Instruction $24.40/hr, as needed hours – Fleet Management $15.00/hr, as needed hours
Dakarai Osborne – PLT Student Flight Instruction $43.50/hr, as needed hours – PLT Student Ground Instruction $24.40/hr, as needed hours – Fleet Management $15.00/hr, as needed hours
Bailey Raml moved that the contract recommendations/addendums be approved as presented. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26224
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, requested for Board authorization to bid for airplane engines. Jean Moulton moved the approval to bid for two engines for the Professional Pilot program, as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26225
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented for Board authorization to bid for custodial cleaning services. Kari Lohr moved the approval to bid for custodial cleaning services for Educare and Aviation buildings, as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26226
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented for Board consideration the Surplus Property Resolution declaring property surplus.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Watertown School District declares the following District equipment no longer necessary, useful or suitable for the purpose of which it was acquired,
AND WHEREAS, the following items are to be disposed of:
95 HP 24” Desktop Monitors, No VT Tags
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Manager of the Watertown School District be authorized to dispose of the listed equipment as allowed by state statute.
Jean Moulton moved the approval the Surplus Property Resolution as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
K-12 DISCUSSION ITEMS
Northeast Technical High School Board Report – Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen noted that the Superintendents meeting was held on May 5, 2026 and the full NTHS Board will meet on May 20th at 5:45 p.m.
High School Graduation Report – Patty McClemans, High School Principal, noted that the 2026 graduation ceremony is to be held on Sunday, May 24th at 2:00 p.m. in the Watertown Civic Arena. Graduation will also be livestreamed on Arrow TV.
2026-2027 Preliminary Budget – Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented the School Board with a copy of the 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget in the total amount of $116,617,894.00.
First Reading of Policies – Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its first reading policies AEA Tobacco and Vaping Free Schools, IIBH Online Education, IKE Promotion and Retention of Students, IMG Procedures for Service Animals, ING Animals in School.
ACTION 26227
Kari Lohr moved the approval of the verified claims and salaries for the month of April, 2026 as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
1 800 RADIATOR SUPPLIES $129.00
1240 AM KCCR RADIO ADVERTISING $150.00
1ST CHOICE AUTO WASH SUPPLIES $80.00
4IMPRINT INC SUPPLIES $491.38
95.3 KLXS FM RADIO ADVERTISING $150.00
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SUPPLIES $9,179.25
A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO INC SUPPLIES $4,431.66
ABERDEEN FLYING SERVICE RENTAL $63.00
ACCESS ELEVATOR & LIFTS INC SERVICES $1,206.00
ACT EDUCATION CORP SUPPLIES $5,027.50
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS SUPPLIES $317.93
ADVANTAGE RVS ADVERTISING $300.00
AED.COM SUPPLIES $705.28
AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE SUPPLIES $7.84
AIRCRAFT SPRUCE & SPECIALTY CO SUPPLIES $9,444.09
AIRCRAFT TOOL SUPPLY CO SUPPLIES $88.37
ALLSTATE PETERBILT OF WATERTOWN SERVICES $1,164.18
AMAZON SUPPLIES $21,792.87
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION DUES $2,630.00
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC SUPPLIES $315.21
AMERICAS AIRCRAFT ENGINES INC SERVICES $17,750.00
ANDOR INC SERVICES $354.45
APPLE INC SUPPLIES $3,689.14
ARTISANS SUPPLIES $3,314.75
ASSOCIATION OF SURGICAL TECHS DUES $80.00
ATY AVIATION INC SUPPLIES $11,358.73
AUTO VALUE SUPPLIES $3,151.72
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND GEAR SUPPLIES $12,724.80
AUTOMATIONDIRECT.COM INC SUPPLIES $4,869.00
AUTOZONE SUPPLIES $177.99
B9 CREATIONS LLC SUPPLIES $2,029.47
BANTZ GOSCH & CREMER LLC SERVICES $527.00
BATTERIES UNLIMITED SUPPLIES $140.00
BENCO DENTAL CO SUPPLIES $1,668.94
BENDIX TECHNOLOGY CENTER CHARGES $1,261.97
BETTER ME COUNSELING & CONSULTING SERVICES $5,116.00
BHSSC SERVICES $4,690.00
BILLION AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES $1,051.82
BIMBO BAKERIES FOOD PURCHASES $1,823.07
BIX PRODUCE CO FOOD PURCHASES $408.53
BLICK ART MATERIALS SUPPLIES $505.15
BLUEPEAK CHARGES $3,044.19
BORNS GROUP SERVICES $2,283.87
BRIAN’S GLASS & DOOR LLC SERVICES $92.15
BRISTLIN SERVICES LLC SERVICES $484.69
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SERVICES $1,675.00
BUTLER MACHINERY CO SUPPLIES $7,687.14
C & S PEST CONTROL LLC SERVICES $110.00
C&C CUSTOM AIRCRAFT INTERIORS SUPPLIES $3,746.10
CAPITAL CITY CAMPUS RENT $1,346.83
CARTNEY BEARING & SUPPLY CO SUPPLIES $12.55
CASEYS GENERAL STORE SUPPLIES $348.61
CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING CO OF FARGO SUPPLIES $17,394.79
CASHWAY LUMBER INC SUPPLIES $33.00
CDW GOVERNMENT INC SUPPLIES $18,716.34
CENEX FLEET FUELING CHARGES $3,490.55
CHESTERMAN COMPANY FOOD PURCHASES $10,899.23
CINTAS CORP SUPPLIES $9,809.60
CITY OF WATERTOWN RENTAL $5,401.62
CLINIC OUTFITTERS SERVICES $640.00
CODINGTON COUNTY TREASURER TAXES $1,136.10
CODINGTON-CLARK ELECTRIC CO-OP INC CHARGES $46.89
COLE PAPERS INC SUPPLIES $8,972.54
COLLEGE HOUSE SUPPLIES $488.32
COLOURS 58 REIMBURSE $15,881.87
CONNECT TELETHERAPY SERVICES $4,895.00
CONVERGEONE INC SUPPLIES $2,995.00
CORPORATE TRANSLATION SERVICES INC SUPPLIES $65.55
COUNTY FAIR SUPPLIES $605.78
CRANE INSTITUTE OF AMERICA LLC SERVICES $295.00
CREATIVE REWARDS & SPECIALTIES SUPPLIES $1,624.50
CTWSI SERVICES $2,997.47
CULLIGAN OF WATERTOWN SUPPLIES $596.25
CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE SUPPLIES $105.00
D K DIESEL INJECTION INC SUPPLIES $107.56
DAKOTA APPLIANCE OUTLET SUPPLIES $1,874.00
DAKOTA DATA SHRED SERVICES $43.40
DAKOTA PORTABLE TOILETS INC SERVICES $325.00
DAKOTA POTTERS SUPPLY LLC SUPPLIES $1,052.85
DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP SUPPLIES $595.29
DAKOTA TIMING SERVICES $1,340.00
DAYSMART SOFTWARE LLC SUPPLIES $10.62
DDR BOOKS SUPPLIES $43.11
DEPENDABLE SANITATION INC SERVICES $9,745.20
DOLL DISTRIBUTING LLC FOOD PURCHASES $1,947.10
DOUBLETREE HOTELS – RAPID CITY LODGING $472.00
DUANE’S FLOOR COVERING LLC SERVICES $10,300.00
DUENWALD TRANSPORTATION LLC TRAVEL $13,142.80
EAST RIVER TACTICAL LLC SUPPLIES $19,112.80
EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY FOOD PURCHASES $12,171.23
EASTSIDE EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES $483.48
EASTSIDE INVESTMENT LLC RENT $3,250.00
EBAY SUPPLIES $306.91
ECOLAB PEST ELIMINATION DIV SERVICES $79.84
ELEVATED AVIATION SERVICES SERVICES $7,705.87
ENGELSTAD ELECTRIC CO SERVICES $3,225.00
ETECH RENTALS SUPPLIES $2,380.00
FAST THREADS SUPPLIES $340.00
FIREHOUSE SUBS FOOD PURCHASES $539.55
FISHNET MARKETING LLC SERVICES $3,500.00
FLEETPRIDE SUPPLIES $220.95
FM ACOUSTICAL TILE INC SUPPLIES $2,551.80
FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS LLC SUPPLIES $2,406.02
FORD PRO SUPPLIES $152.00
FRANKLIN PLANNER CORP SUPPLIES $54.16
FROMM INTERNATIONAL LLC SUPPLIES $124.54
GAST SALES INC SUPPLIES $172.84
GLACIAL LAKES RADIATOR SERVICES $77.50
GOPHER SUPPLIES $1,045.83
GOVCONNECTION INC SUPPLIES $197.20
GRAINGER SUPPLIES $1,448.17
GREY HOUSE PUBLISHING SUPPLIES $349.50
GUADALAJARA MEXICAN RESTAURANT MEALS $180.00
HAMPTON INN – MITCHELL, SD LODGING $621.15
HARLOWS BUS SALES INC SUPPLIES $2,121.34
HASSLEN CONSTRUCTION CO INC SERVICES $31,891.00
HAWK RIDGE SYSTEMS LLC SUPPLIES $1,380.93
HENRY SCHEIN INC EQUIPMENT $7,788.87
HIBU INC CHARGES $89.00
HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION CONFERENCE $750.00
HILLYARD INC SUPPLIES $28,968.06
HOBBY LOBBY SUPPLIES $106.17
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AND SUITES SUPPLIES $469.90
HOLIDAY INN CITY CENTRE LODGING $138.60
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LODGING $452.00
HOLIDAY INN LODGING $642.00
HORNING S&T INC SUPPLIES $166.09
HOWARD AVIATION LLC SUPPLIES $189.64
HP INC SUPPLIES $1,099.00
HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY SERVICES $1,670.00
HY-VEE FOOD STORE #1871 FOOD PURCHASES $638.23
I STATE TRUCK CENTER SUPPLIES $56.39
INFINITE CAMPUS SUPPLIES $3,900.00
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC EQUIPMENT $6,240.54
INSECT LORE SUPPLIES $59.42
INSIGHT MARKETING DESIGN INC SERVICES $1,213.44
INSTRUCTURE INC SERVICES $400.00
J & B SCREEN PRINTING & TROPHIES SUPPLIES $91.00
J H LARSON CO SUPPLIES $10,165.03
JACK AND SAGE SUPPLIES $2,223.70
JIMMY RISHER SERVICES $1,550.00
JOES HEATING & COOLING LLC SERVICES $289.78
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL CHARGES $236.70
JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING SOLUTIONS SERVICES $261,048.72
JOY RANCH OF SOUTH DAKOTA SERVICES $1,500.00
JURGENS PRINTING SUPPLIES $129.22
JW PEPPER & SON INC SUPPLIES $1,432.38
K & M TIRE SUPPLIES $678.00
KARL’S TV SUPPLIES $330.90
KELO ADVERTISING $10,510.25
KELOLAND.COM ADVERTISING $2,294.66
KILGORE INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIES $1,049.50
KWAT-AM WATERTOWN ADVERTISING $90.00
KXLG-FM ADVERTISING $550.00
LAERDAL MEDICAL CORP SUPPLIES $11,774.63
LAFRAMBOISE, TIM SERVICES $12,000.00
LAMAR COMPANIES ADVERTISING $3,270.00
LAMB MOTORS VEHICLE $43,196.00
LATC BOOKSTORE SUPPLIES $30,629.08
LATC FOUNDATION REIMBURSE $1,779.96
LATC IMPREST FUND REIMBURSE $20,145.43
LATC TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSE $2,104.59
LEGACY AVIATION SERVICES $445.20
LINDNER MUSIC SUPPLIES $193.31
LR COLLECTIVE SUPPLIES $704.00
MACKSTEEL WAREHOUSE INC SUPPLIES $1,015.82
MACS HARDWARE SUPPLIES $463.44
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC CHARGES $418.94
MARK WILLIAMS SERVICES $5,000.00
MARKET 65 CHARGES $8,415.83
MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE REGISTRATION $3,500.00
MATHFACTLAB LLC SERVICES $2,565.00
MAVERICK AIR CENTER SUPPLIES $1,394.36
MBS SUPPLIES $737.73
MCFARLANE AVIATION INC SUPPLIES $2,247.31
MCMASTER CARR SUPPLIES $1,339.27
MEDICAL SHIPMENT LLC SUPPLIES $60.74
MENARDS SUPPLIES $13,706.48
MIDAMERICA BOOKS SUPPLIES $137.70
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS CHARGES $2,330.31
MIDWEST ALARM CO INC SERVICES $717.57
MIDWEST SALON PARTNERS SUPPLIES $231.00
MILLS PARTS CENTER SUPPLIES $2,042.37
MJOEN GROUP LLC SERVICES $3,348.86
MOSS ENTERPRISES EQUIPMENT $297,010.00
MRG HAUFF SUPPLIES $3,330.90
MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO INC SUPPLIES $6,216.95
MUSIC IS ELEMENTARY SUPPLIES $17.45
MUSTANG AVIATION SUPPLIES $477.95
NAPA CENTRAL SUPPLIES $6,714.97
NASFAA DUES $1,679.00
NBFSPQ INC REGISTRATION $336.00
NEW CARBON CO LLC FOOD PURCHASES $91.00
NIPPON SANSO MATHESON INC SUPPLIES $417.39
NORTH CENTRAL SUPPLIES $126.60
NORTH STAR AVIATION SUPPLIES $438.77
NORTHEAST LLC SERVICES $796.91
NORTHWEST MACHINE SUPPLIES $2,684.73
O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC SUPPLIES $282.88
OAK HALL INDUSTRIES LP SUPPLIES $224.48
OFFICE PEEPS INC SUPPLIES $5,028.62
ONSCENE DYNAMICS EQUIPMENT $8,089.95
OUTCOMES CONSULTING SERVICES SERVICES $2,000.00
OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY SERVICES $243.62
P CARD MISC SUPPLIES $50,286.88
PARTNERSHIP LLC SUPPLIES $32.62
PEARSON ASSESSMENTS SUPPLIES $362.10
PEARSON EDUCATION SUPPLIES $3,665.39
PENNINGTON BEAR CO SUPPLIES $109.63
PEPSI BEVERAGES CO FOOD PURCHASES $3,440.80
PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE FOOD PURCHASES $58,886.72
PERMA BOUND BOOKS SUPPLIES $26.06
PETERS DISTRIBUTING INC SERVICES $620.03
PIZZA RANCH WATERTOWN FOOD PURCHASES $1,809.30
PLANKINTON SCHOOL DISTRCT 1-1 SERVICES $3,049.64
PLATINUM EDUCATIONAL GROUP SUPPLIES $500.00
POMPS TIRE SERVICE INC SERVICES $200.69
POWER OF ICU SUPPLIES $1,699.00
PRAXIS ENGAGING IDEAS SUPPLIES $142.20
PRECISION LEADERSHIP GROUP SERVICES $6,750.00
PRESENCELEARNING INC SERVICES $43,873.28
PRINT EM NOW SUPPLIES $180.00
PRINTING CENTER INC, THE SUPPLIES $325.00
PRO LINE INC SERVICES $1,794.59
PROCARE SOFTWARE LLC CHARGES $89.00
PRODUCTIVITY INC SUPPLIES $424.15
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS PUBLICATIONS ADVERTISING $4,250.00
QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL MEALS $210.16
QUICK CARE SERVICES $170.00
RED RIVER PRESS INC SUPPLIES $500.01
REMEL INC SUPPLIES $351.83
RESEARCH PARK AT SDSU LEASE $850.00
RIVERSIDE INSIGHTS SUPPLIES $1,352.30
ROCHESTER 100 INC SUPPLIES $1,876.89
RON’S SAW SALES SERVICES $102.96
ROY’S SPORT SHOP SUPPLIES $479.99
RUNNINGS FARM & FLEET SUPPLIES $751.56
SALON SERVICE GROUP SUPPLIES $449.16
SALONCENTRIC SUPPLIES $801.72
SALONONLYSALES SUPPLIES $1,693.73
SANFORD HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE SERVICES $880.00
SCHOOL DATEBOOKS INC SUPPLIES $538.79
SD BOARD OF REGENTS SUPPLIES $7,845.51
SD DENTAL ASSOCIATION RENTAL $200.00
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TAXES $21,411.85
SD DEPT OF ED FOOD PURCHASES $7,357.97
SD DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES SERVICES $8,058.90
SDNA CONFERENCE $100.00
SELECT SIRES MEMBER COOPERATIVE SERVICES $2,000.00
SHARP AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES $147.46
SHERATON SIOUX FALLS LODGING $288.00
SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT SUPPLIES $3,702.28
SIMPLIFY LEARNING SUPPLIES $15,067.00
SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP ADVERTISING $1,500.00
SIOUX VALLEY COOP SUPPLIES $5,916.86
SIOUXLAND WOMAN ADVERTISING $1,900.00
SNAP ON INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES $69,535.74
SODAK PEST CONTROL SERVICES $715.00
SOUTH DAKOTA HOSA FEES $400.00
STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO SUPPLIES $3,663.54
STAR LAUNDRY SERVICES $541.46
STEIN SIGN DISPLAY ADVERTISING $3,175.00
STEVES WORLD SERVICES $139.32
SUBS AND MORE INC FOOD PURCHASES $371.96
SUPERIOR LOADER SERVICES SERVICES $2,500.00
SUTTON LAWN & SNOW LLC SERVICES $850.00
SWIFTEL COMMUNICATIONS CHARGES $146.89
SYSCO NORTH DAKOTA INC FOOD PURCHASES $5,994.08
T&H REPAIR LLC SERVICES $215.52
TARGET SUPPLIES $32.99
TEACHERS PAY TEACHERS SUPPLIES $76.92
TEACHWELL SOLUTIONS SERVICES $19,833.75
TECHNICOLOR SCREEN PRINTING INC SUPPLIES $645.75
TIE CONFERENCE $1,025.00
TITAN MACHINERY SUPPLIES $16,030.70
TK ELEVATOR CORP SERVICES $2,527.00
TRADEMARK UNIFORMS SUPPLIES $50.98
TRALIANT OPERATING LLC SERVICES $9,862.50
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC RENTAL $7,000.00
TRAVERS TOOL CO INC SUPPLIES $199.24
ULINE SUPPLIES $936.47
UPFRAME CREATIVE LLC SERVICES $1,995.00
UPTOWNE CLEANERS LAUNDRY $739.36
US FOODS INC SUPPLIES $13,762.22
VANDER HAAG’S INC SUPPLIES $364.05
VEGA, JUAN CARLOS SERVICES $17.50
VERIZON WIRELESS CHARGES $3,052.85
VERN EIDE SUPPLIES $737.45
WALGREENS SUPPLIES $11.99
WALMART SUPPLIES $4,024.49
WALSWORTH SUPPLIES $15,590.91
WARNE PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES $1,147.96
WATERTOWN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DUES $1,250.00
WATERTOWN BASEBALL ASSOCIATION ADVERTISING $1,990.00
WATERTOWN CURRENT, THE ADVERTISING $356.72
WATERTOWN FORD CHRYSLER SERVICES $125.15
WATERTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES UTILITIES $233,346.60
WATERTOWN RADIO/CONNOISSEUR ADVERTISING $260.00
WEISMANTEL RENT-ALL RENTAL $1,190.00
WESTERN DAKOTA TECHNICAL COLLEGE SERVICES $1,500.00
WESTERN PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES SUPPLIES $264.00
WINSUPPLY OF WATERTOWN SUPPLIES $56.93
WTN SCHL DIST CONCESSION SERVICES CHARGES $115.00
WTN SCHL DIST NUTRITION SERVICES CHARGES $5,186.51
WTN SCHL DIST CHARGES $124,485.00
WW TIRE SERVICE SUPPLIES $976.35
YINGLING AVIATION SUPPLIES $55,423.22
YOURNEWSCHOOL SUPPLIES $3,328.38
ZESTO DRIVE INN FOOD PURCHASES $47.94
TOTAL: $2,149,543.85
ACTION 26228
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following resignations for Board approval.
Roshal Rossman moved that the resignations received from Josie Nelson, Middle School Paraprofessional; Shai Lamont, Intermediate SLC Paraprofessional; Jacqueline Lenoir, Intermediate Paraprofessional; Haydon Bistodeau, Jefferson Paraprofessional; Miranda Boyer, Middle School Musical; Rosemary Bellum, High School Social Studies; Alexis Q. Gudmundson, Middle School Administrative Assistant and Web Content Creator; Jacque Blaha, McKinley Junior Kindergarten Instructor; Alex Gauer, High School Lunch Duty; Meredith Hogan, Lincoln/McKinley Speech Language Pathology Assistant; Lauren Luyaas, Mellette Paraprofessional; Kaylee St. Sauver, Cheer Coach; Jennifer Seurer, Lincoln Paraprofessional; Brooke Stark, Lincoln SPED Instructor; Blake Heiser, Jefferson PE Instructor and Strength/Conditioning Coach; Jani Heiser, High School Counselor; Tammy Taecker, Lincoln Elementary Instructor; Parker Schmidt, 9th Boys Basketball Assistant Coach; William Basel, Jefferson Part-Time Custodian; Brittany Carlson, High School Math Instructor; and Talli Raml, Speech Language Pathologist, be approved as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26229
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following extended leave of absence request. Bailey Raml moved the approval of the leave of absence request for Stephanie Hageman, as presented. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26230
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following contract recommendations/ addendums and asked for their approval.
K-12 CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS/ADDENDUMS:
Ruth Fodness – School Psychologist – $79,063.95
Eric Denning – Addition of Activities Supervisor, $7,650.00 – $93,075.00
Chad Johnson – Activities Supervisor – $1,500.00
Eric Gauer – JV Boys Basketball Coach – $5,049.00
Zach Toben – 9th Football Assistant Coach – $3,676.00
Jamie Ronne – School Psychologist – $67,800.00
Zach Toben – Noon Duty, High School – $2,095.00
Kayla Prasek – Co HS Yearbook – $3,155.50
Eden Bokelman – Co HS Yearbook – $3,155.50
McKenzie Bakken – Addition of Web Content Creator, Mellette $1,500.00 – $56,463.00
Makenna Lambert – Preschool SPED Instructor, McKinley – $51,500.00
Megan Kosak – Elementary Instructor, Lincoln – $51,769.00
Amber Thomas – Mentor Stipend – $250.00
Amy Anderson – Kindergarten Instructor – $51,500.00
Summer School
Denise Swenson – Summer School – 9 hours @ $34.00/hr – $306.00
Katlyn Stack – Summer School – 24 hours @ $34.00/hr – $816.00
Samantha Miller – Summer School – 24 hours @ $34.00/hr – $816.00
Ashley Zepeda – Summer School – 16.5 hours @ $34.00/hr – $561.00
Anna Solum – Summer School – 3 hours @ $34.00/hr – $102.00
Sierra Vanderzee – Summer School – 3 hours @ $34.00/hr – $102.00
Sydney Crume – Summer School Paraprofessional – 29 hours @ $16.77/hr – $486.33
Ashley Wess – Summer School Paraprofessional – 17 hours @ $16.10/hr – $273.70
Cathy Oliver – Summer School Paraprofessional – 7 hours @ $15.75/hr – $110.25
Rose Jones – Summer School Paraprofessional – 32 hours @ $16.83/hr – $538.56
Tanya Thompson – Summer School Paraprofessional – 6 hours @ $18.71/hr – $112.26
Summer School – 12 hours @ $34.00/hr – $408.00
Bailey Eschen
Katie Talsma
Sarah Kantrud
Emily Jensen
Extended School Year
Holly Grimsrud – B-3 Instructor – 75 hours @ $34.00/hr – $2,550.00
Jenny Glines – EC Paraprofessional – 48 hours @ $17.11/hr – $821.28
Kelsey Kann – EC Paraprofessional – 48 hours @ $17.00/hr – $816.00
Alissa Landreth – SPED Paraprofessional – 48 hours @ $16.10/hr – $772.80
Tiffany Nicola – SPED Paraprofessional – 48 hours @ $27.79/hr – $1,333.92
Kim Crandall – SPED Paraprofessional – 48 hours @ $17.93/hr – $860.64
Kassie Hale – SPED Paraprofessional – 48 hours @ $17.82/hr – $855.36
Kristin Loy – SPED Paraprofessional – 48 hours @ $19.14/hr – $918.72
Autumn Culhane – B-3 SLP Testing – 48 hours @ $47.60/hr – $2,284.80
Francine Johnson – SLP Supervision – 12 hours @ $51.94/hr – $623.28
Antonia Wiechmann – Speech Language Pathologist Assistant – 48 hours @ $25.15/hr – $1,207.20
Kari Holden – Physical Therapist – 80 hours @ $53.39/hr – $4,271.20
Marnie Hoftiezer – OT Supervision – 12 hours @ $61.11/hr – $733.32
Gracie Hanson – B-3 OTA – 75 hours @ $24.86/hr – $1,864.50
Kelsi Burfeindt – SPED Reporting – 45 hours @ $34.00/hr – $1,530.00
Extended School Year SPED Instructor – 52 hours @ $34.00/hr – $1,768.00
Makenna Lambert
Wendy Johnson
Maggie Meland
Renee Meland
Olivia Peterson
Kristin Dahl
Kimberly Lloyd
Brenda Teske
Amanda Larson
Kiara Borkhuis
Drivers Education
Chad Rohde – Drivers Education – 224 hours @ $34.00/hr – $7,616.00
Chad Rohde – Drivers Education Curriculum – 20 hours @ $26.00/hr – $520.00
Chad Rohde – Drivers Education Director – $150.00 Stipend
Melissa Bastian – Drivers Education – 282 hours @ $34.00/hr – $9,588.00
Melissa Bastian – Drivers Education Curriculum – 20 hours @ $26.00/hr – $520.00
Kim Rohde – Drivers Education – 122 hours @ $34.00/hr – $4,148.00
Zach Toben – Drivers Education – 228 hours @ $34.00/hr – $7,752.00
Katie Toben – Drivers Education – 160 hours @ $34.00/hr – $5,440.00
Kathleen McCann – Drivers Education – 160 hours @ $34.00/hr – $5,440.00
Rachel Reihe – Drivers Education – 160 hours @ $34.00/hr – $5,440.00
Clay Busskohl – Driver Education – 134 hours @ $34.00/hr – $4,556.00
Middle School Advisory Curriculum – 7 hours @ $26.00/hr – $182.00
Melissa Bastian
Will Castle
Dawn Berner
Hannah Cooper
Tammy Zubke
Sherri Remmers
Olivia Taschner
Middle School Data Dig – 7 hours @ $26.00/hr – $182.00
Evan Stahlke
Sherri Remmers
Hannah Cooper
Dawn Berner
Olivia Taschner
Becky Zebroski
Callie Conroy
Matt Paulson
Denise Mayer
Middle School Summer School
Evan Stahlke – Middle School Math Summer School – 45 hours @ $34.00/hr – $1,530.00
Patti Johnson – Middle School English/Social Studies Summer School – 45 hours @ $34.00/hr – $1,530.00
Mackenzie Turbak – Middle School Science Summer School – 45 hours @ $34.00/hr – $1,530.00
Callie Conroy – Middle School SPED Summer School – 45 hours @ $34.00/hr – $1,530.00
Noelle Heuer – Middle School Summer School Paraprofessional – 54 hours @ $17.11/hr – $923.94
Edgenuity Curriculum Mapping Work – 20 hours @ $26.00/hr – $520.00
Eden Bokelman
Kahlab Rose
Mitchell Buller
Mackenzie Beulow
Shelly Osthus
Olivia Forman
Lisa McIntire – Set up Edgenuity Courses for Summer School – 8 hours @ $26.00/hr – $208.00
High School Summer School
Renae Dahl – Math Summer School – up to 64 hours @ $34.00/hr – $2,176.00
Deborah Boxall – Science Summer School – up to 64 hours @ $34.00/hr – $2,176.00
Lisa McIntire – English Summer School – up to 64 hours @ $34.00/hr – $2,176.00
Tomas Brist – Social Studies Summer School – up to 64 hours @ $34.00/hr – $2,176.00
Jennifer Burns – Special Education Summer School – up to 64 hours @ $34.00/hr – $2,176.00
Penny Thyen – Special Education Summer School – up to 64 hours @ $34.00/hr – $2,176.00
Lisa McIntire – Night School – 30 hours @ $34.00/hr – $1,020.00
Renae Dahl – Night School – 30 hours @ $34.00/hr – $1,020.00
Customized Arrow Academy – 7 hours @ $34.00/hr – $238.00
Chelsea Brink
Jayden Engels
Scott Walker
Tawny Heiser
ELA Curriculum – 40 hours @ $26.00/hr – $1,040.00
Laura Asmussen
Edie Baldwin
Anna Solum
James Clendenin
Courtney Gaikowski
Lindsey Geist
Chelsea Griffith
Mallory VanWell
Susie Hooth
Jenah Riddle
Katie Talsma
Keri Tisher
Diane Wientjes
Ashley Zepeda
ELA Curriculum – 35 hours @ $26.00/hr – $910.00
Eden Bokelman
Chelsea Brakke
Kristin Dahl
Danielle Harms
Jan Johnson
Erin Johnson
Corrine Kallemeyn
Kelsey Kurkosky
Shanon Manley
Janelle Martin
Tesa Meier
Kayla Prasek
Madeline Scarlett
Rebecca Toben
Scott Walker
Dawn Berner
Jalynn Feininger
Amy Howardson
Denise Mayer
Jennie Olson
Matt Paulson
Sherri Remmers
Keelie Weber
ESL
Kristi Herting – ESL Adult Ed Classes – 20 hours @ $34.00/hr – $680.00
Kristi Herting – ESL Summer School – 48 hours @ $34.00/hr – $1,632.00
Ashley Stricherz – ESL Summer School – 48 hours @ $34.00/hr – $1,632.00
Mandt Initial Training – 8 hours @ $26.00/hr – $208.00
Thomas Bokelman
Chelsea Brakke
Ella Cozad
Eric Denning
Taylor Hastie
Mandt Refresher – 4 hours @ $26.00/hr – $104.00
Jenny Berg
Emily Borkhuis
Kiara Borkhuis
Cristina Brandsrud
Jason Buechler
Kelsi Burfeindt
Bailey Busskohl
Joanna Dallmann
Cara Davies
Kristi Flemming
Eric Gauer
Kelli Gilbertson
Lindsey Givens
Holly Grimsrud
Malory Hoffmann
Wendy Johnson
Maria Jongbloed
Lachel Jung
Amanda Larson
Pam Luecke
Kelly McCarty
Maggie Meland
Renee Meland
Kris Merriam
Quinn Merriam
Ashton Molengraaf
Ryan Neale
Kari Paulson
Matt Paulson
Olivia Peterson
Sarah Radtke
Ashley Renner
Amanda Ries
Nichole Smith
Amanda Spaniol
Ashley Stricherz
Olivia Taschner
Brenda Teske
Katelyn Tschetter
Abby Turbak
Diane Wientjes
New Teacher Academy – 40 hours @ $26.00/hr – $1,040.00
Thomas Bokelman
Chelsea Brakke
Kelsi Burfeindt
Ella Cozad
Eric Denning
Tyus Hansen
Taylor Hastie
Havyn Heinz
Janelle Martin
Shelly Osthus
Rebecca Toben
Lucas Trooien
Abby Turbak
Jayda Weber
Michelle Wells
Ashley Zemlicka
Science of Reading Training – 7 hours @ $26.00/hr – $182.00
Thomas Bokelman
Chelsea Brakke
Ella Cozad
Eric Denning
Taylor Hastie
Havyn Heinz
Janelle Martin
Kari Paulson
Rebecca Toben
Lucas Trooien
Jayda Weber
Ashley Zemlicka
SIOP Training – 8 hours @ $26.00/hr – $208.00
Stacy Anderson-Mjoun
Laura Asmussen
Thomas Bokelman
Kiara Borkhuis
Chelsea Brakke
Tomas Brist
Mitchell Buller
Bailey Busskohl
Ella Cozad
Renae Dahl
Eric Denning
Jake Denzer
Jennifer Flatten
Alex Gauer
Eric Gauer
Holly Grimsrud
Tyus Hansen
Taylor Hastie
Havyn Heinz
Emily Jensen
Wendy Johnson
Kylie Kannas
Janelle Martin
Hayley McNeely
Maggie Meland
Amanda Miley
Ashton Molengraaf
Sadie Moran
Emma Olson
Kari Paulson
Amanda Ries
Amanda Spaniol
Rebecca Toben
Lucas Trooien
Jayda Weber
Ashley Zemlicka
Social Studies Curriculum – 21 hours @ $26.00/hr – $546.00
Tyus Hansen
Anna Solum
Katlyn Stack
Courtney Gaikowski
Kim Gilmour
Justin Harte
Kelsey Heller
Bailey Johnson
Quinn Merriam
Michelle Pieper
Heidi Stoick
Katie Talsma
Jaron Waters
Diane Wientjes
Samantha Miller
Mitchell Buller
Corrine Kallemeyn
Jessica Knight
Year 2 Mentee Training – 7 hours @ $26.00/hr – $182.00
Chelsey Butler
Emily Jensen
Kylie Kannas
Akilah Kienow
Ashton Molengraaf
Sadie Moran
Emma Olson
Olivia Peterson
Ashley Renner
Amanda Ries
Ashley Stricherz
Roshal Rossman moved the approval of the contract recommendations/addendums as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26231
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented authorization to purchase a Chevrolet chassis commercial truck, equipped with a Bay Bridge 15-foot box body, from Lynch Truck Center, OMNIA bid RFP 25-S1066, at a total amount of $63,432.73. Jean Moulton moved the approval to purchase a commercial truck as presented for the Nutrition Services Department. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26232
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board consideration the Tennis Court Usage Agreement. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the Agreement with the City for shared use of tennis courts located at Highland Park and Belmont Park, as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26233
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board consideration Project Success MOU with the Human Service Agency. Jean Moulton moved the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26234
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented the renewal received with Performance Foods for the supplying of food distribution for the 2026-27 school year. Jean Moulton moved the approval of the food distribution renewal, as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26235
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board approval the copy paper bid received from Contract Paper Group in the amount of $30.53 per case for 8 ½” x 11” white copy paper, $61.00 per case for 8 ½” x 11” colored copy paper, $58.30 per case for 8 ½” x 14” copy paper, and $48.50 per case for 11” x 17” copy paper. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the copy paper bid for school year 2026-27 as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26236
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board approval the dairy bid received from Prairie Farms. Jean Moulton moved the approval of the bid received from Prairie Farms for the supplying of dairy products for the 2026-27 school year. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26237
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board approval the bakery bid received from Bimbo Bakeries USA. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the bid received from Bimbo Bakeries USA for the supplying of bakery products for the 2026-27 school year. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26238
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy IGF Curriculum Review. Kari Lohr moved that Policy IGF be approved as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26239
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy IHBD Parent and Family Engagement in Title I. Jean Moulton moved that Policy IHBD be approved as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26240
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy IHCA Summer School. Kari Lohr moved that Policy IHCA be approved as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26241
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy IHCDA Post-Secondary Options/Concurrent Enrollment. Jean Moulton moved the approval of Policy IHCDA as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26242
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy IHHB Teacher Assistant Team. Kari Lohr moved the approval of Policy IHHB as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26243
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy IIB Elementary School Class Size. Jean Moulton moved the approval of Policy IIB as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26244
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for Board consideration the Watertown School District cast its vote for Jeff Kosters from Frederick Area for the Division IV Representative for SDHSAA. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the vote as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26245
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented and explained Amendment #1 as received from the SDHSAA. Jean Moulton moved that the Watertown School District cast a yes vote in relation to the proposed Amendment #1. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26246
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented and explained Amendment #2 as received from the SDHSAA. Kari Lohr moved that the Watertown School District cast a yes vote in relation to the proposed Amendment #2. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26247
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented and explained Amendment #3 as received from the SDHSAA. Jean Moulton moved that the Watertown School District cast a yes vote in relation to the proposed Amendment #3. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26248
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board approval the annual Budget Hearing be set for July 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the District Office. Roshal Rossman moved the approval of the Budget Hearing date and time as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26249
Bailey Raml moved the approval of the open enrollment requests involving four (4) students as presented. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented the School Board with the Grapevine, an Enrollment Report, and a Nutrition Report. Superintendent Danielsen noted the Retirement open house is Wednesday, May 13th from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. in the WHS Commons. LATC graduation is Friday, May 15th at 4:00 p.m. in the Civic Arena and ESD Track is scheduled for Saturday, May 16th. Dr. Jeff Danielsen also noted the last day of school is Wednesday, May 20th at 12:30 p.m. and the High School graduation is on Sunday, May 24th at 2:00 p.m.
WATERTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
BULK FUEL QUOTES
April 29, 2026
No. 2 Diesel Regular Fuel with Ethanol
Company Name Price Per Gallon Price Per Gallon
Sioux Valley Coop $4.56 $3.84
Moe Oil Company $4.65 No Bid
Sioux Valley Coop provided the lowest price per gallon at $4.56 for No. 2 Diesel and $3.84 for Regular Fuel with Ethanol.
April 30, 2026
No. 2 Dyed Diesel
Company Name Price Per Gallon
Sioux Valley Coop $4.49
Moe Oil Company No Bid
Sioux Valley Coop provided the lowest price at $4.49 per gallon for No. 2 Dyed Diesel Fuel.
ADJOURNMENT
Jean Moulton moved that the Watertown School Board adjourn its regular meeting at 6:38 p.m. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
By: Heidi Clausen, Business Manager
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