By Watertown Current - July 2, 2026 in MINUTES OF HENRY SCHOOL DISTRICT 14-2
The Henry School District’s Board of Education met in regular session on June 10th, 2026, at 7:00 a.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: Dr. Todd Obele, Superintendent, Nicky Watson, Business Manager, Landon Hammer – Principal, The Watertown Current, Julie Grund, Dakota Nerison, Sage Nerison
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No public input.
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Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Owen, to adopt the agenda as presented and approve Para contract. Four (4) Yes Votes. Rider, Owen, Page and Hoffman. Motion carried.
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No disclosures this month.
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Julie Grund, Dakota & Sage Nerison gave a presentation on the 5th grade capstone trip to the Black Hills. It was a great trip and looking forward to the next one.
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6.1 Motion by Page, seconded by Hoffman to approve the Consent Agenda. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page and Hoffman. Motion carried.
6.2: Dispense with the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 11th, 2026. The Business Manager informed the board that it should have stated in 8.5 NESC meeting instead of Northeast Technical HS meeting. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page and Hoffman. Motion carried.
6.3: Financial Reports
GENERAL FUND: Cash Balance 5-1-26 $251,666.33; Revenue: Local – $254,056.63; State – $85,430.00; Federal – $22,198.57; Intermediate – $1,561.46; Other – $0; Expenditures: $194,825.27; Cash Balance 5-31-26 $420,087.72
CAPITAL OUTLAY: Cash Balance 5-1-26 $670,831.29; Revenue – $163,829.96; Expenditures: $7,416.00; Cash Balance 5-31-26 $827,245.25
SPECIAL ED: Cash Balance 5-1-26 ($15,472.06); Revenue – $103,386.94; Expenditures: $32,237.34; Cash Balance 5-31-26 $55,677.54
TRUST & AGENCY FUND: Cash Balance 5-1-26 $53,819.68; Revenue $3,759.19; Expenditures $7,370.24; Balance 5-31-26 $50,208.63
PROPRIETARY FUND: Cash Balance 5-1-26 $46,110.45; Revenue – $8,977.86; Expenditures – $8,631.57; Balance 5-31-26 $46,456.74
Action #129-26-7.1
Motion by Owen, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the Claims Against the District. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page and Hoffman. Motion carried.
7.1: Claims Against the District
GENERAL FUND
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS COPIER READINGS 464.85
CREATIVE REWARDS/SPECIALTIES MS/HS AWARDS 280.50
DACOTAH BANK VISA CARD GRANT/FIELD TRIPS/GAS/ 456.20
CLEANING SUPPLIES
FOR LIFE THERAPY FALL 2025-SPRING 2026 913.75
SPORTS COVERAGE
FREEMAN, RODNEY LEGAL CORRESPONDENCE 942.13
IMPREST ACCOUNT GOLF/POSTAGE/GIFT CARD 540.21
ITC TELEPHONE 156.68
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL TRACTOR FILTERS/REPAIR 544.80
KPHR POWER 106.3 ADVERTISING 125.00
MENARDS JANITOR SUPPLIES 171.62
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY ELECTRICITY 3,292.49
SDHSAA RULE BOOKS 24.00
SHEYENNE TRANSPORT LLC BUS TRANSPORTATION 5,734.79
TOWN OF HENRY WATER/SEWER 257.84
US POSTAL SERVICE PO BOX RENEWAL 126.00
WATERTOWN CURRENT, THE MAY BOARD MEETING 78.52
WSS ECC ECC ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT 300.00
JUNE PAYROLL/FUND 53 98,193.04
WITHHOLDINGS/FUND 53 26,650.05
NPIP INS/STANDARD 21,378.59
SD RETIREMENT/FUND 53 14,113.64
SUPPL RETIREMENT 2,436.05
VSP 271.49
DENTAL 615.70
TOTAL GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS: 178,067.94
CAPITAL OUTLAY
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC COPIER LEASE 222.88
K1 MECHANICAL PLUMBING REPAIRS 1,508.59
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY DISBURSEMENTS: 1,731.47
SPECIAL EDUCATION
DACOTAH BANK VISA CARD TEACHERS PAY TEACHERS 44.86
NORTHEAST ED. SERV. CO-OP JUNE ASSESSMENT 8,996.54
JUNE PAYROLL 19,870.99
TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION DISBURSEMENTS: 28,912.39
SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE
JUNE PAYROLL 7,318.48
DACOTAH BANK VISA CARD 473.66
EAST SIDE DAIRY 369.80
PERFORMANCE FOOD SERVICE 816.61
TOTAL SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE DISBURSEMENTS: 8,978.55
7.2: Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Owen, to approve to set the budget hearing for July 13th at 5:00 pm. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, Hoffman. Motion carried.
7.3: Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Owen, to approve the janitor contract of Dykstra for the 2026-2027 school year in the amount of $49,000.00. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, Hoffman. Motion carried.
7.4: Motion by Page, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the June 2026 Surplus Resolution. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, Hoffman. Motion carried.
June 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
Cell Phone Locker
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
7.5: Motion by Owen, seconded by Page, to approve the 5/6 Volleyball Stipend of $700. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, Hoffman. Motion carried.
7.6: Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Owen, to approve adding Competitive Cheer as a SDHSAA sponsored activity beginning in school year 2026-2027. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, Hoffman. Motion carried.
7.7: Motion by Page, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the para contract of Lisa Keller at $20 per hour. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, Hoffman. Motion carried.
Action #130-26 – 8.0
Communication Reports:
8.1: Bus report was reviewed by the Business Manager with no action necessary.
8.2: School Food Service refunds were discussed.
8.3: Business Manager gave an update on the Coop Sports Year End Reconciliation.
8.4: Preschool start date was discussed. Will keep it the same and start after Labor Day for the 2026-2027 school year.
8.5: Principal’s Report Items Discussed:
a. Twins trip was a success.
b. Elementary Swimming went over well.
- Report cards were sent home with students on the last day of school.
- Overall had a great school year
8.6: Superintendent’s Report Items Discussed:
- 2025-2026 End of Year Reports are completed
8.7: Board member Hoffman discussed the May Northeast Technical HS meeting.
8.8: Board member Rider discussed the June Northeast Education Services Coop Board meeting.
8.9: Board members discussed they are still actively seeking another board member.
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9.0: Motion by Owen, seconded by Page at 7:40 a.m. to go into executive session for Negotiations SDCL 1-25-2(4). Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, and Hoffman. Motion carried.
9.1: Board President Rider declared the executive session had ended at 7:50 a.m.
9.2: Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Owen, to approve the business manager contract of Watson for the 2026-2027 school year in the amount of $70,000.00. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, Hoffman. Motion carried.
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10.0: Motion by Owen, seconded by Page at 7:51 a.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.
10.1: Board President Rider declared the executive session had ended at 8:33 a.m.
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11.0: The next regularly scheduled school board meeting with be held on July 13th, 2026, at 5:15 p.m.
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12.0: There being no further business to come before the board, motion by Owen, seconded by Page, at 8:33 a.m. to adjourn. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page and Hoffman. Motion carried.
Audrey Rider, Chairman
Nicky Watson, Business Manager
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