By Watertown Current - May 28, 2026 in MINUTES OF HENRY SCHOOL DISTRICT 14-2
The Henry School District’s Board of Education met in regular session on May 11th, 2026, at 6:30 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: Todd Obele, Superintendent, Nicky Watson, Business Manager, Landon Hammer, Principal, Laryn Warkenthien, Amber Dill, Connie Wilson
Action #114-26
No public input.
Action #115-26
Motion by Owen, seconded by Page, to adopt the agenda as presented and add Estimate for Construction, Teacher Resignation and Approve SD Special Education Comprehensive Plan. Four (4) Yes Votes. Rider, Owen, Page and Hoffman. Motion carried.
Action #116-26
No disclosures this month.
Action #117-26
Henry Summer Program gave a report on items they would like to do to improve the facilities. They had a quote for Agri lime for the ball field and updating the current bleachers. They also spoke on updating the tennis courts to pickleball courts.
Action #118-26
6.1 Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Owen 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 special meeting held on April 7th, 2026, and the regular meeting held on April 13th, 2026. The Business Manager informed the board that on the special meeting minutes it wasn’t noted that Paul Johnson was absent. The Business Manager also informed the board that on the regular board meeting minutes it should have been Ada Rider listed as a guest instead of Audrey Rider and the total for General Fund Disbursements should be $199,502.85 instead of $198,978.38. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page and Hoffman. Motion carried.
6.3: Financial Reports
GENERAL FUND: Cash Balance 4-1-26 $316,442.13; Revenue: Local – $42,973.20; State – $85,430.00; Federal – $3,369.00; Intermediate – $1,362.55; Other – $0; Expenditures: $197,910.55; Cash Balance 4-30-26 $251,666.33
CAPITAL OUTLAY: Cash Balance 4-1-26 $640,087.48; Revenue – $32,784.99; Expenditures: $2,041.18; Cash Balance 4-30-26 $670,831.29
SPECIAL ED: Cash Balance 4-1-26 ($12,915.28); Revenue – $28,560.84; Expenditures: $31,117.62; Cash Balance 4-30-26 ($15,472.06)
TRUST & AGENCY FUND: Cash Balance 4-1-26 $54,402.65; Revenue $3,777.65; Expenditures $4,360.62; Balance 4-30-26 $53,819.68
PROPRIETARY FUND: Cash Balance 4-1-26 $49,681.14; Revenue – $8,451.52; Expenditures – $12,022.21; Balance 4-30-26 $46,110.45
Action #119-26-7.1
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
95 PERCENT GROUP LLC 3-5 CURRICULUM 1,253.70
ACT FINANACE ACT TESTING 323.38
BLOOM, ABI BOOK FOR GBB 45.00
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC COPIER READINGS 536.75
CLARK COMMUNITY OIL FUEL 2,590.46
CREATIVE REWARDS & SPECIALTIES GOLF MEDALS 84.00
DACOTAH BANK VISA CARD GAS FOR CAR, BUS MGR CONF, 771.51
2ND GR FIELD TRIP, LIB SUBSCRIP
DOUG’S AUTO REPAIR CAR OIL CHANGE 48.32
HAMMER, LANDON SHOT CLOCK FOR GBB/BBB 120.00
HOFFMAN, DAN OFFICIAL FOR JH BB 140.00
IMPREST ACCOUNT GOLF, 4TH GR FIELD TRIP, 967.00
JH OI, SUPT CONFERENCE
ITC TELEPHONE 154.91
KELLER, SHERIDAN BOOK FOR BBB 15.00
KELLY, CAYLIN OFFICIAL JH GBB 40.00
KELLY, CHASE OFFICIAL JH GBB 40.00
MENARDS GARAGE DOOR OPENER 34.98
NORTHWESTERN ENERGY ELECTRICITY 3,269.76
OBELE, TODD SCOREBOARD FOR JH BB 60.00
OFFICE PEEPS, OSI CARDSTOCK, RUBBERBANDS 29.00
SHEYENNE TRANSPORT LLC BUS TRANSPORTATION 22,044.56
TOWN OF HENRY WATER/SEWER 329.93
WATERTOWN CURRENT MINUTES 87.10
WATSON, NICKY SCOREBOARD BOYS/GIRLS BB 180.00
WATSON, TROY SNOW REMOVAL/BB OFFICIAL 2,540.00
MAY PAYROLL/FUND 53 95,461.46
WITHHOLDINGS/FUND 53 26,700.74
NPIP INS/STANDARD 19,298.75
SD RETIREMENT/FUND 53 14,435.34
SUPPL RETIREMENT 2,516.16
VSP 283.28
DENTAL 615.70
AFLAC 527.52
TOTAL GENERAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS: 195,544.31
CAPITAL OUTLAY
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC COPIER LEASE 222.88
SOFTWARE UNLIMITED INC SOFTWARE RENEWAL 6,200.00
TONY’S ELECTRIC ELECTRIC WORK 993.12
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY DISBURSEMENTS: 7,416.00
SPECIAL EDUCATION
NORTHEAST ED. SERV. CO-OP MAY ASSESSMENT/CPI INTERVENTION 10,340.48
MAY PAYROLL 21,896.86
TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION DISBURSEMENTS: 32,237.34
SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE
MAY PAYROLL 6,971.50
EAST SIDE DAIRY 788.77
PERFORMANCE FOOD SERVICE 3,708.93
SD DEPT OF CHILD NUTRITION 686.02
TOTAL SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE DISBURSEMENTS: 12,155.22
7.2: Motion by Page, seconded by Owen, to approve the following South Dakota High School Activities Association ballots: District IV Representative Jeff Kosters; Amendment No. 1 Yes; Amendment No. 2 Yes; Amendment No. 3 Yes. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, Hoffman. Motion carried.
7.3: Motion by Owen, seconded by Hoffman, to approve the Certified/Hourly Contracts for the 2026-2027 school year. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, Hoffman. Motion carried.
7.4: Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Page to approve the teacher resignation of Tammy Hendrickson. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, Hoffman. Motion carried.
7.5: Motion by Page, seconded by Owen to approve the SD Special Education Comprehensive Plan. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, Hoffman. Motion carried.
Action #120-26 – 8.0
Communication Reports:
8.1: Bus report was reviewed by the Business Manager with no action necessary. Letter received from the Watertown School District about student pickup & drop off sites was also discussed. A follow-up letter will be sent to the Watertown School District.
8.2: Principal’s Report Items Discussed:
a. Received $1,000 Watertown Community Grant
b. Elementary Swimming on May 19th, 2026
- Twins game on May 20th, 2026
- Family Engagement Night was well attended.
- Awards Ceremony will be May 13th, 2026 at 9:00 am
- Graduation is May 16th, 2026 at 2:00 pm
8.3: Superintendent’s Report Items Discussed:
- Gym Floor Resurface June 10th
- End of Year Reports
8.4: Board member Hoffman discussed the April Northeast Technical HS meeting.
8.5: Board member Rider discussed the April Northeast Technical HS meeting.
8.6: Budget Information was reviewed by the Bus. Mgr.
8.7: Board members discussed they are still actively seeking another board member.
Action #121-26
9.0: Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Owen at 7:40 p.m. to go into executive session for Personnel SDCL 1-25-2(1). Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, and Hoffman. Motion carried.
9.1: Board President Rider declared the executive session had ended at 8:28 p.m.
9.2: Motion by Owen, seconded by Page at 8:29 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.
9.3: Board President Rider declared the executive session had ended at 8:49 p.m.
9.4: Motion by Hoffman, seconded by Owen to approve the contract with Bright Path Educational Consulting LLC for the 2026-2027 school year. Four (4) Yes votes. Rider, Owen, Page, Hoffman. Motion carried.
Action #122-26
10.0: The next regularly scheduled school board meeting with be held on June 10th, 2026, at 7:00 a.m.
Action #123-26
11.0: There being no further business to come before the board, motion by Owen, seconded by Hoffman, at 8:53 p.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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