By Watertown Current - July 30, 2026 in MINUTES OF HENRY SCHOOL DISTRICT 14-2
The Henry School District’s Board of Education met in regular session on July 13th, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the High School building with the following members present:
PRESENT: Audrey Rider, Hanna Owen, Austin Page, Dan Hoffman ABSENT: Paul Johnson
Officers and Other Persons Present: Landon Hammer, Superintendent, Nicky Watson, Business Manager, Connie Wilson
Action #135-26
Connie Wilson presented a couple quotes the Town of Henry has received to update the tennis ball courts and the playground.
Action #136-26
Motion by Owen, seconded by Page, to adopt the agenda as presented. Four (4) Yes Votes. Rider, Owen, Page and Hoffman. Motion carried.
Action #137-26
The Budget Hearing was held at 5:15 p.m. and no one from the public attended. The Budget was discussed by the Board. Final Budget will be approved at the September meeting.
Action #138-26
No disclosures this month.
Action #139-26
8.1 Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Owen to approve the Consent Agenda. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page and Hoffman. Motion carried.
8.2: Dispense with the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 10th, 2026. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page and Hoffman. Motion carried.
8.3: Financial Reports
GENERAL FUND: Cash Balance 6-1-26 $420,087.72; Revenue: Local – $35,314.52; State – $85,428.00; Federal – $3,369.00; Intermediate – $1,583.35; Other – $0; Adj $180,771.07; Expenditures: $359,694.90; Cash Balance 6-30-26 $366,858.76
CAPITAL OUTLAY: Cash Balance 6-1-26 $827,245.25; Revenue – $25,015.69; Adj $4,879.50; Expenditures: $1,731.47; Cash Balance 6-30-26 $855,408.97
SPECIAL ED: Cash Balance 6-1-26 $55,677.54; Revenue – $24,095.96; Adj $24,123.91; Expenditures: $53,036.30; Cash Balance 6-30-26 $50,861.11
TRUST & AGENCY FUND: Cash Balance 6-1-26 $50,208.63; Revenue $644.00; Expenditures $6,274.64; Balance 6-30-26 $44,577.99
PROPRIETARY FUND: Cash Balance 6-1-26 $46,456.74; Revenue – $4,327.44; Expenditures – $7,617.08; Balance 6-30-26 $43,167.10
Action #140-26-9.1
Motion by Page, seconded by Hoffman, to approve moving $60,000.00 from Capital Outlay Fund to the General Fund. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page and Hoffman. Motion carried.
Action #141-26-9.2
Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Owen, to approve moving $30,000.00 of the contracted bussing amount from Capital Outlay Fund to General Fund. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page and Hoffman. Motion carried.
Action #142-26-9.3
Motion by Page, seconded by Owen to approve the Supplemental Budget for FY26 (Resolution No. FY2026-002). Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page and Hoffman. Motion carried.
Action #143-26-10.0
Communication Reports:
10.1: Bus report was reviewed by the Business Manager with no action necessary.
10.2: Business Manager discussed that the 2024-2025 Coop Sports Year End Reports were finalized and will be paid with the July claims.
10.3: Certified/noncertified contracts for the 2026-2027 school year. Bartels $64,269.86; Bloom $49,941.58; Crabtree $49,941.58; Crabtree bus route $14,000.00; Dykstra $49,000.00; Foster $59,319.00; Fox $49,567.87; Grode $21.01/hr; Grund $53,249.53; Hammer $125,000.00; Hauck $53,345.01; Iverson $49,686.00; Keller $20.00/hr; A. Kelly $20.51/hr; C. Kelly $46,500.00; Kerkvliet $12,285.00; Kranz $50,409.74; Larson $21.01/hr; A. Lenssen $49,567.87; M. Lenssen $72,442.23; Moser $18.25/hr; Nelson $47,658.00; Nerison $18.25/hr; Page $19.63/hr; Pelham $18.25/hr; Raasch $23.00/hr; Raderschadt $47,658.00; Rieffenberger $50,409.74; Schamens $60/Multi Bus Trip; Warkenthien $49,941.58; Watson $70,000.00
10.4: Superintendent’s Report Items Discussed:
a. Literacy Conference in Mitchell went well.
10.5: Board member Hoffman discussed the June Northeast Technical HS meeting.
10.6: Board member Rider discussed the June Northeast Education Services Coop Board meeting.
Action #144-26
Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Owen to dissolve the old Board. Four (4) yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page and Hoffman. Motion carried.
Action #145-26
The Oaths for the Board members for the new school year were read by the Business Manager with everyone agreeing to abide by the Oath. Then the Bus. Mgr. called the New Business Year to order and asked for nominations for President.
NEW BUSINESS:
Action #01-27
Motion by Owen, seconded by Hoffman to nominate Audrey Rider as Board President for the 2026-27 school year. Three (3) Yes votes. Owen, Page and Hoffman. Motion carried.
Action #02-27
The Board President called for nominations for Vice President. Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Page to nominate Hanna Owen as Vice President. Three (3) Yes Votes. Rider, Page and Hoffman. Motion carried.
Action #03-27
Business Manager presented for Board review and approval the attorney general’s guide to South Dakota’s Open Meeting Laws: “Conducting the Public’s Business in Public.” Motion carried unanimously.
Action #04-27
Motion by Owen, seconded by Page to approve the following items on the consent agenda: 15.1 Set the time of regular meetings to the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.; 15.2 Declare The Watertown Current as the official newspaper and the Dacotah Bank of Clark as the depository; 15.3 As per SDCL 13-8-11, authorizing the Superintendent and Business Manager to make all purchases in the name of the school district, within the budget as approved by the School Board and shall be in compliance with Chapters 5-18 and 13-20. Also, that Nicky Watson, Business Manager, administrate and handle the Hot Lunch and Activity Funds for the 2026-2027 school year and that Supt. Hammer and Business Manager Watson be in charge of all Federal programs as authorized representatives of the District; 15.4 Authorize Business Manager Watson to invest, reinvest or borrow monies from an institution which serves the greatest advantage to the school district for the 2026-2027 school year; 15.5 The following Board members were appointed to the teacher negotiating team: Audrey Rider and Hannah Owen; 15.6 Austin Page was appointed to be the official officer of the North East Technical HS with Dan Hoffman as alternate and Audrey Rider to be the official officer of the Northeast Special Education Cooperative Board with Hannah Owen as alternate for the 2026-2027 school term; 15.7 Chairman Rider appointed Dan Hoffman as the School District’s voting delegate for the ASBSD State School Board Convention with Austin Page as alternate; 15.8 Board member pay rate to be set as $100.00 per meeting and $0.725 per mile to be paid semi annually (December and June) for the school year 2026-2027; 15.9 Adopt the 2026-2027 State rates for food, mileage and lodging. Breakfast – $6.00, Lunch – $14.00, Dinner – $20.00 maximum of $40 per day. Mileage $0.70, Lodging state rate (unless state rate is not available at the lodging provider); 15.10 Admission fee prices for the 2026-2027 school term be the following: $3.00 at the door for Grades K-12 and $5.00 for adults. Each school will be offering a 10 game pass which will need to be brought with you to the activity so it can be punched or you will be charged regular admission. The cost for the 10 game pass will be $40.00 for Adults and $20.00 for students which will be good for all activities (football, volleyball and basketball), excluding tournaments and play-off games. Senior Passes are also available for patrons 65 and over; 15.11 Adopt the following voting method policy: “As the elected officials responsible for the governance of Henry School District, the board sets the direction for the school district through the establishment of policies and by taking other official actions. It is the intent of the board that motions be carried by a majority of members elect. In the event, however, that board members must abstain from voting due to conflict of interest, as outlined in BBFA and SDCL 6-1-17, board action may be taken if it is approved by the majority of members voting. Votes on all motions and resolutions will be by roll call vote. No secret ballots will be used. At the discretion of the president or on the request of a member, a show of hand vote will be made and the vote of members will be recorded. Any member may request a roll call vote.”; 15.12 For the 2026-2027 school year the following prices will be set for student and adult meals unless the State has changes: Breakfast-PreSchool $1.00; K-12 $2.50; Breakfast Adult $3.50; Lunch-Preschool – $1.30; K-6 $2.80; 7-12 $3.00; Adults $5.25. Breakfast seconds – $1.00; Lunch seconds – $1.60; Second Juice or Milk – $.50; 15.13 Approve the district comprehensive plan; 15.14 Approve the Transfer of Athletic Eligibility; 15.15 Approve the updated information for the procurement policy for the School Food Service review; 15.16 Approve the Electronic Communication Devices Policy. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page and Hoffman. Motion carried.
Action #05-27
Motion by Owen, seconded by Page, to approve the Claims Against the District except for voiding check 20014 to BHSSC. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page and Hoffman. Motion carried.
16.1: Claims Against the District
GENERAL FUND
ASBSD 2026-2027 DUES 946.91
AUTOMATIC BUILDING CONTROLS FIRE ALARM INSPECTION 545.00
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS COPIER READINGS 32.28
CLARK COMMUNITY OIL PROPANE/FUEL 5,028.65
CODINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SRO 14,343.37
DACOTAH BANK VISA CARD SUPPLIES/FOOD/HOTEL/GAS 1,259.54
DOUG’S AUTO REPAIR SUB/EXPEDITION OIL CHANGE 177.55
DSG LIGHT BULBS 758.70
FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2024-2025 COOP SPORTS 29,311.64
GRUND, JULIE REIMB FOR TRAINING 52.63
HILLYARD/SIOUX FALLS JANITOR SUPPLIES 924.22
HOUSE OF GLASS INC LOCKSET FOR DOOR 222.18
INFINITE CAMPUS YEARLY RENEWAL 891.70
ITC TELEPHONE 155.32
KELLY, ANGIE REIMB FOR COACHING COURSE 70.00
KRANZ, SIRI REIMB FOR TRAVEL EXPS 24.69
MENARDS JANITOR SUPPLIES 262.51
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY ELECTRICITY 3,360.53
OFFICE PEEPS OFFICE SUPPLIES 74.28
PYE-BARKER FIRE & SAFETY FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION 481.63
SASD SUPT DUES 768.00
SDASBO BUS MGR WORKSHOP 75.00
SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. MICROSOFT LICENSING 1,838.05
TOWN OF HENRY REIMB FOR MOWING ETC 1,059.38
TWOTREES TECHNOLOGIES SUPPORT WORK 200.00
WARKENTHIEN, KIM REIMB FUEL TO GO GET CAR 33.51
WATERTOWN CURRENT, THE JUNE MINUTES 78.26
WEBSTER AUTO CARE INC CAR REPAIRS 120.35
WEBSTER TIRE & MARINE SERVICES TIRES FOR CAR 274.00
JULY PAYROLL/FUND 53 74,148.19
WITHHOLDINGS/FUND 53 22,004.23
NPIP INS/STANDARD 20,096.49
SD RETIREMENT/FUND 53 12,057.16
SUPPL RETIREMENT 2,296.04
VSP 287.66
DENTAL 794.60
TOTAL GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS: 195,054.25
CAPITAL OUTLAY
ACTIVE HEATING FIX BOILERS 326.50
ASBSD PROPERTY/LIABILITY FUND 26-27 PROPERTY/LIAB INS 37,834.00
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC COPIER LEASE 222.88
HAWK SERVICES WORLDWIDE WAX GYM FLOOR 2,017.24
MID STATES AUDIO & VIDEO REPAIR/REPLACE BELL SYSTEM 3,407.50
TWOTREES TECHNOLOGIES SYNOLOGY DISKSTATION 1,935.57
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY DISBURSEMENTS: 45,743.69
SPECIAL EDUCATION
NORTHEAST ED. SERV. CO-OP JULY ASSESSMENT 7,714.91
JULY PAYROLL 11,558.49
TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION DISBURSEMENTS: 19,273.40
SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE
JULY PAYROLL 3,456.14
REFUND LUNCH ACCOUNTS 58.60
DACOTAH BANK VISA CARD 240.00
TOTAL SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE DISBURSEMENTS: 3,754.74
16.2: Motion by Owen, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the July 2026 Surplus Resolution. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, Hoffman. Motion carried.
July 2026 Surplus Resolution
WHEREAS, Henry School District declares the following property listed below, no longer necessary, useful or suitable for the purpose for which it was acquired.
To Be Sold, Transferred, Recycled, or Disposed of
Ford Taurus Car
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Manager of Henry School District be authorized to sell, recycle, transfer, or dispose of the listed property as allowed by state statute.
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Presiding Officer
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Business Manager
16.3: Approving the Amended Coop Agreement was tabled with no action taken.
16.4: Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Owen, to approve the Coop Athletic Director Stipend of $11,118 and Game/Site Manager Stipend of $750. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, Hoffman. Motion carried.
16.5: Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Page, to approve the 2026-2027 Coop Sports Salary Schedule. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, Hoffman. Motion carried.
16.6: Motion by Page, seconded by Owen, to approve the open enrollment applications. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, Hoffman. Motion carried.
16.7: Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Owen to approve staying with ASBSD Insurance for the 2026-2027 school year. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, Hoffman. Motion carried.
16.8: Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Owen to approve the After School Program for Monday-Thursday after school and no Fridays. Three (3) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Hoffman. Motion carried.
16.9: Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Page to approve the FY 26 audit engagement letter with ELO CPA’s & Advisors. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, Hoffman. Motion carried.
The FY 2026 audit, with ELO CPAs & Advisors, is tentatively set for September 17th & 18th.
16.10: Motion by Owen, seconded by Hoffman to approve the stipend policy. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, Hoffman. Motion carried.
Action #06-27 – 17.0
Communication Reports:
17.1: Superintendent’s Report Items Discussed:
- Summer cleaning is wrapping up
- Letter to Watertown School District regarding bussing issue
- Drivers Ed went well
- Construction Projects being completed at the school
- Vehicle Purchase
- Transportation
- Open House August 12th 2:30-7:00 p.m.
17.2: Board members discussed they are still actively seeking another board member.
Action #07-27
18.0: Motion by Owen, seconded by Page at 8:04 p.m. to go into executive session for Legal Matter SDCL 1-25-2(3). Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, and Hoffman. Motion carried.
18.1: Board President Rider declared the executive session had ended at 8:16 p.m.
Action #08-27
19.0: The next regularly scheduled school board meeting with be held on August 10th, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Action #09-27
20.0: There being no further business to come before the board, motion by Page, seconded by Owen, at 8:18 p.m. to adjourn. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page and Hoffman. Motion carried.
/s/Audrey Rider, Chairman
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/s/Nicky Watson, Business Manager
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