By Watertown Current - December 18, 2025 in SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
DECEMBER 8, 2025
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, December 8, 2025 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 November 10, 2025 meeting 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 November, 2025 as listed below:
Receipts: Taxes, $9,175,325.91; Tuition, $43,179.53; County Sources, $31,463.70; State Aid, $1,045,838.00; Other State Sources; $74,093.98; Federal Sources, $194,169.20; Sales, $407,887.87; Interest on Investment, $24,514.34; Misc., $163,165.68; Sales Tax, $14,936.55.
Expenditures: Verified Claims & Expenditures, $2,761,436.99; Salaries, $4,745,727.21.
Cash Balances, November 30, 2025: General Fund $7,600,054.70; Capital Outlay, $2,549,890.08; Special Education, $3,564,321.51; Lake Area Technical College, $5,084,422.09; K-12 Nutrition Services, $152,253.26; LATC Bookstore Services, $993,981.12; LATC Nutrition Services, $331,785.55; LATC Day Care Center, $476,536.36; Concessions, $13,988.11; Drivers Education, $3,576.05; Pre-School Services, $27,448.39.
Custodial Funds: Clubs and Scholarships – Receipts, $28,204.35; Expenditures, $102,468.52; Balance, $412,062.73.
Special Revenue/Internal Service Funds: LATC Financial Aid – Receipts, $117,212.87; Expenditures, $110,014.04; Balance, $13,840.19. Employee Benefit Trust – Receipts, $773,955.66; Expenditures, $294,726.44; Balance, $3,483,835.17.
STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITION
The Watertown School Board recognized the following for their various achievements:
Malia Kranz, High School Senior, was presented by Senator Mike Rounds with a Principal Nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
LATC DISCUSSION ITEM
Scholarship Update – Cam Corey, LATC Vice President, shared that LATC Foundation is offering Dual Credit Scholarships to help eligible High School students reduce the cost of their Lake Area Tech courses.
ACTION 26108
Cam Corey, LATC Vice President, presented the following resignation for Board approval.
Roshal Rossman moved that the resignation received from Brittany Haugen, Nursing Instructor, be approved as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26109
Cam Corey, LATC Vice President, presented the following contract recommendations/ addendums and asked for their approval.
LATC CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS/ADDENDUMS:
Cody Sasker – Precision Agriculture Instructor – prorated to $39,952.72
Robert Jostad – Administrative Assistant Campus Accounts – $2,860.00/month
Adjunct Instructor
Stephanie Lenards – Anatomy/Physiology Lab Director – 1 credit @ $1,100.00/cr – $1,100.00
Krystal Kadoun – Campus Account Training – up to 30 hours @ $16.93/hr – $507.90
Allison Rokusek – Anatomy Lab Aid – up to 3 labs @ $150.00/lab – $450.00
Temporary Part-Time – Snow Removal – $16.90/hr, as needed hours
Andrew Gerlach
Noah McGregor
Sawyer Larkin
Logen Hailey
Garrett Cobb
Preston Mensink
Brian Cervantes
Emery Bohnsack
Logen Gregoire
Bailey Raml moved that the contract recommendations/addendums be approved as presented. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26110
Cam Corey, LATC Vice President, requested for Board consideration an Office Lease Agreement with Southeast Technical College. Jean Moulton moved the approval of the lease for Manufacturing and Technology Solutions (MTS) office space at a rental rate of $15,000.00 for the 2026 year, as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26111
Cam Corey, LATC Vice President, presented for Board the authority to purchase a CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Table. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the bid received from Productivity, Inc. for purchase of one (1) CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Table, in the amount of $142,495.75, for the Welding program, as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26112
Cam Corey, LATC Vice President, presented for Board consideration an Architectural and Engineering Services Agreement with CO-OP Architecture. Jean Moulton moved the approval of the agreement for the design and engineering of a Trades Center building in the amount of $61,250.00 and for campus edges/entrances in the amount of $23,500.00, as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26113
Cam Corey, LATC Vice President, presented for Board consideration a 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 item are to be disposed of,
1 Vertical Mill, VT 9435
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Manager of the Watertown School District be authorized to dispose of the listed property as allowed by State Statute.
Kari Lohr moved the approval of the Surplus Property Resolution as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
K-12 DISCUSSION ITEMS
Northeast Technical High School Board Report – Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen noted that the full NTHS Board will meet on December 17th at 5:45 p.m. The Superintendents will meet on December 9th.
McKinley Early Childhood Update – Emily Hatton, Principal, provided an update on the McKinley Early Childhood Center, highlighting daily activities, enhanced programming, and transportation options.
First Reading of Policies – Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its first reading policies FB Facilities Planning, FEE Site Acquisition Procedure, FFA Memorials, GAA Evaluation Policy and Procedures, and GAEB Grievance Procedure – Non-Certified Staff.
ACTION 26114
Jean Moulton moved the approval of the verified claims and salaries for the month of November, 2025 as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
3D SERVICES LLC SERVICES $2,417.00
4IMPRINT INC SUPPLIES $2,820.94
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SUPPLIES $10,600.97
A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO INC SUPPLIES $5,460.32
ABERDEEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DUES $235.00
ABERDEEN FLYING SERVICE RENTAL $355.50
ACEN FEE $4,480.00
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS SUPPLIES $408.90
ADVANTAGE RVS ADVERTISING $975.00
AED.COM SUPPLIES $90.11
AG LEADER TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES $1,995.00
AGTAC SERVICES LLC SERVICES $21,700.00
AGUILAR, MELISSA SERVICES $52.50
AIRCRAFT SPRUCE & SPECIALTY CO SUPPLIES $5,863.57
ALDI SUPPLIES $86.66
ALLSTATE PETERBILT OF WATERTOWN SERVICES $2,262.05
AMAZON SUPPLIES $23,495.82
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC SUPPLIES $2,834.26
ANDOR INC SERVICES $880.57
APPLE INC SUPPLIES $8,412.00
ARBACH ENTERPRISES SERVICES $2,148.00
ARTISANS SUPPLIES $1,037.83
ASCP SUPPLIES $175.00
ASSESSMENT TECHNOLOGIES INSTITUTE LLC SUPPLIES $5.00
ASSOCIATION OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS DUES $3,855.00
ATP GROUP INC SUPPLIES $756.37
ATY AVIATION INC SUPPLIES $17,522.02
AUTO VALUE WATERTOWN SUPPLIES $771.89
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND GEAR SUPPLIES $289.24
BANTZ GOSCH & CREMER LLC SERVICES $306.00
BATTERIES UNLIMITED SUPPLIES $135.00
BENCO DENTAL CO EQUIPMENT $55,420.23
BETTER ME COUNSELING & CONSULTING SERVICES $3,716.50
BHSSC SUPPLIES $7,480.00
BILLION AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES $4,555.68
BIMBO BAKERIES FOOD PURCHASES $1,689.36
BISMARCK AERO CENTER SUPPLIES $136.48
BIX PRODUCE CO FOOD PURCHASES $726.90
BLICK ART MATERIALS SUPPLIES $429.63
BLUEPEAK CHARGES $3,225.66
BOBS PIANO SERVICE INC SERVICES $150.00
BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC SUPPLIES $183.73
BORNS GROUP SERVICES $1,596.95
BOSS BEAUTY SUPPLY SUPPLIES $1,405.38
BRIAN’S GLASS & DOOR LLC SUPPLIES $303.62
BRIDGEWAY COUNSELING CENTER INC SERVICES $600.00
BRISTLIN SERVICES LLC SERVICES $244.90
BROAD REACH BOOKS SUPPLIES $233.67
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SERVICES $1,675.00
C & S PEST CONTROL LLC SERVICES $110.00
CAPITAL CITY CAMPUS RENT $5,387.32
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY SUPPLIES $30.90
CARTNEY BEARING & SUPPLY CO SUPPLIES $206.15
CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING CO OF FARGO LLC FOOD PURCHASES $21,829.72
CASHWAY LUMBER INC SUPPLIES $195.69
CDW GOVERNMENT INC SUPPLIES $1,589.45
CENEX FLEET FUELING CHARGES $1,869.34
CENGAGE LEARNING INC SUPPLIES $521.84
CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS SUPPLIES $490.00
CHESTERMAN COMPANY FOOD PURCHASES $8,149.96
CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF SOUTH DAKOTA SERVICES $3,697.94
CINTAS CORP SUPPLIES $10,271.81
CITY OF WATERTOWN SERVICES $383.16
CO-OP ARCHITECTURE SERVICES $12,250.00
CODINGTON-CLARK ELECTRIC CO-OP INC CHARGES $73.03
COLE PAPERS INC SUPPLIES $129.00
COLOURS 58 SUPPLIES $7,495.84
COMPUTER DAN’S SERVICES $259.98
CONCORDANCE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS SUPPLIES $240.00
CORD COMMUNICATIONS INC REGISTRATION $1,990.38
CORE LABORATORY SUPPLIES INC SUPPLIES $1,127.11
COUNTY FAIR FOOD PURCHASES $1,133.98
CULLIGAN OF WATERTOWN SUPPLIES $910.25
DAKOTA DATA SHRED SERVICES $52.47
DAKOTA FLUID POWER SUPPLIES $252.01
DAKOTA PORTABLE TOILETS INC SERVICES $428.00
DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP SUPPLIES $215.40
DAVIS EQUIPMENT CORP SUPPLIES $280.40
DAYSMART SOFTWARE LLC SUPPLIES $10.62
DECKER EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES $159.14
DEMCO INC SUPPLIES $328.89
DEMPSEY’S FOOD PURCHASES $410.88
DENTAL HEALTH PRODUCTS INC SUPPLIES $2,782.76
DEPENDABLE SANITATION INC SERVICES $9,831.40
DIAMOND VOGEL INC SUPPLIES $138.50
DIESEL MACHINERY-SIOUX FALLS RENTAL $15,435.00
DIGI-KEY CORPORATION SUPPLIES $409.80
DOLL DISTRIBUTING LLC FOOD PURCHASES $2,387.69
DOWNS GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LLC CHARGES $1,000.00
DOWNTOWN DESIGN LLC SERVICES $2,500.00
DRIVE BY SIGNS ADVERTISING $3,540.00
DUANE’S FLOOR COVERING LLC SERVICES $20,184.00
DUENWALD TRANSPORTATION LLC TRAVEL $15,491.28
DUININCK SERVICES $463.20
EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY FOOD PURCHASES $10,999.44
EASTSIDE INVESTMENT LLC RENT $3,250.00
EBAY SUPPLIES $102.15
EBSCO SUPPLIES $920.82
ECOLAB PEST ELIMINATION DIV SERVICES $79.84
EIDE BAILLY LLP SERVICES $53,746.88
ELEVATE HEALTHCARE INC EQUIPMENT $81,173.58
ELEVATED AVIATION SERVICES SERVICES $3,489.07
ELITE DRAIN & SEWER CLEANING LLC SERVICES $3,570.00
ENGELSTAD ELECTRIC CO SERVICES $1,991.23
EVOLUTION POWERSPORTS SUPPLIES $53.24
FATHER FLANAGANS BOYS HOME SUPPLIES $302.11
FIREFLY COUNSELING SERVICES $255.00
FLEETPRIDE SUPPLIES $371.94
FLIGHT SCHEDULE PRO SUPPLIES $207.58
FLOORS & MORE SERVICES $8,815.36
FM ACOUSTICAL TILE INC SUPPLIES $294.60
FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS LLC SUPPLIES $1,212.33
FORD PRO SUPPLIES $154.46
FRANKLIN PLANNER CORP SUPPLIES $72.58
FROMM INTERNATIONAL LLC SUPPLIES $21,683.72
GAST SALES INC SUPPLIES $1,047.00
GFSI LLC SUPPLIES $888.00
GK ELITE SUPPLIES $1,222.74
GOSS OPERA HOUSE RENTAL $726.00
GRAINGER SUPPLIES $103.28
GRAY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES $186,159.74
HAAS AUTOMATION INC SUPPLIES $1,567.89
HARBOR FREIGHT SUPPLIES $39.96
HARLOWS BUS SALES INC SUPPLIES $3,498.43
HASSLEN CONSTRUCTION CO INC SERVICES $527,200.25
HAWK RIDGE SYSTEMS LLC SUPPLIES $984.43
HDA LIFTS LLC SERVICES $1,686.94
HENRY SCHEIN INC SUPPLIES $5,300.71
HIBU INC CHARGES $89.00
HILLYARD/SIOUX FALLS SERVICES $28,165.72
HOBBY LOBBY SUPPLIES $212.81
HOLIDAY INN LODGING $142.00
HOLINKA, RICK SUPPLIES $100.00
HOLLEY GRAPHICS INC SUPPLIES $355.34
HUDL SUPPLIES $13,000.00
HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY SERVICES $11,362.00
HW WILSON SUPPLIES $271.25
HY-VEE FOOD STORE #1871 FOOD PURCHASES $429.85
I STATE TRUCK CENTER SUPPLIES $378.08
INGALLS HOMESTEAD SUPPLIES $1,593.00
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC SUPPLIES $10,089.00
INSIGHT MARKETING DESIGN INC SERVICES $3,750.45
INSURED AIRCRAFT TITLE SERVICE SUPPLIES $80.00
J & B SCREEN PRINTING & TROPHIES SUPPLIES $9,303.00
J H LARSON CO SUPPLIES $293.21
J&J EARTH WORKS INC SERVICES $720.21
JENKINS LIVING CENTER INC SERVICES $227.50
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL CHARGES $1,521.04
JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTIONS SERVICES $14,632.74
JURGENS PRINTING SUPPLIES $718.00
JW PEPPER & SON INC SUPPLIES $386.80
K & M TIRE SUPPLIES $798.00
KAESER & BLAIR INC SUPPLIES $924.60
KELO ADVERTISING $4,832.25
KELOLAND.COM ADVERTISING $2,265.23
KWAT-AM ALPHAMEDIA WATERTOWN ADVERTISING $75.00
KXLG-FM ADVERTISING $1,875.00
LAKE AREA DOOR SERVICES $505.10
LAMAR COMPANIES ADVERTISING $2,870.00
LATC FOUNDATION REIMBURSE $1,734.82
LATC IMPREST FUND REIMBURSE $17,461.90
LATC PARTS DEPT SUPPLIES $1,195.08
LATC TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSE $7,943.02
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC SUPPLIES $266.54
LIFT PRO EQUIPMENT CO INC SERVICES $4,379.95
LODGE AT DEADWOOD LODGING $233.18
MACKIN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES SUPPLIES $45.02
MACKSTEEL WAREHOUSE INC SUPPLIES $6,759.78
MACS HARDWARE SUPPLIES $150.94
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC SUPPLIES $538.14
MARCOS PIZZA MEALS $45.27
MARKET 65 CHARGES $4,929.24
MARLO BEAUTY SUPPLY SUPPLIES $4,432.63
MATHESON TRI-GAS INC SUPPLIES $246.75
MATHFACTLAB LLC SUPPLIES $456.00
MAVERICK AIR CENTER SUPPLIES $1,491.75
MAVERICKS AT THE GOSS MEALS $1,090.48
MAXWELL AIRCRAFT SERVICE INC SUPPLIES $1,875.00
MBS SUPPLIES $604.30
MCKEEVER’S INC FOOD PURCHASES $86.00
MENARDS SUPPLIES $3,503.08
MERTZ FENCING SERVICES $3,604.31
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS CHARGES $2,490.21
MIDSTATES GROUP REIMBURSE $1,050.00
MIDWEST ALARM CO INC SERVICES $615.06
MIDWEST PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT SERVICES $1,442.75
MIDWEST VETERINARY SERVICE SUPPLIES $111.34
MILBANK WINWATER SUPPLIES $1,306.40
MITCHELL AREA DEVELOPMENT CORP FEE $109.00
MOTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS SUPPLIES $3,005.10
MRG HAUFF SUPPLIES $4,195.65
MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO INC SUPPLIES $2,374.44
MUSTANG AVIATION SUPPLIES $97.77
MUTH ELECTRIC INC SERVICES $1,600.19
NAPA CENTRAL SUPPLIES $3,860.80
NATIONAL CINEMEDIA LLC ADVERTISING $14,890.00
NIASE SUPPLIES $161.00
NATL SPEECH AND DEBATE ASSOCIATION SUPPLIES $90.00
NE ELEVATORS MANAGERS ASSN DUES $80.00
NEDDS DUES $200.00
NEW CARBON CO LLC FOOD PURCHASES $86.00
NORTH CENTRAL SUPPLIES $244.20
O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC SUPPLIES $426.19
OFFICE PEEPS INC SUPPLIES $1,452.26
OUTCOMES CONSULTING SERVICES SERVICES $2,000.00
P CARD MISC SUPPLIES $40,073.27
PEARSON EDUCATION SUPPLIES $390.81
PEPSI BEVERAGES CO FOOD PURCHASES $2,120.14
PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE FOOD PURCHASES $44,699.77
PETERS DISTRIBUTING INC SERVICES $330.00
PETERSON MOTORS EQUIPMENT $20,000.00
PIVOT POINT INTL INC SUPPLIES $4,216.32
PIZZA RANCH WATERTOWN FOOD PURCHASES $1,708.99
PLANBOOK INC SUPPLIES $197.33
PLANKINTON SCHOOL DISTRCT 1-1 SERVICES $3,188.26
PMIC SUPPLIES $1,271.00
POCKET NURSE SUPPLIES $182.37
POMPS TIRE SERVICE INC SUPPLIES $741.80
PPCT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC SUPPLIES $984.41
PRECISION LEADERSHIP GROUP SERVICES $6,750.00
PRESENCELEARNING INC SERVICES $49,100.37
PRINT EM NOW SUPPLIES $218.84
PRISMRBS SUPPLIES $43.80
PRO-ED SUPPLIES $174.90
PROCARE SOFTWARE LLC CHARGES $89.00
QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL FOOD PURCHASES $213.00
QUICK CARE SERVICES $85.00
REMEL INC SUPPLIES $192.92
RESEARCH PARK AT SDSU LEASE $850.00
ROCKPILE SOLUTIONS LLC SUPPLIES $500.00
ROY’S SPORT SHOP SUPPLIES $2,050.91
RUNNINGS FARM & FLEET SUPPLIES $2,757.24
SALONONLYSALES SUPPLIES $2,439.32
SANFORD HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE SERVICES $680.00
SCHMITT MUSIC SIOUX FALLS SUPPLIES $230.00
SCHNABEL, JEFF SERVICES $3,200.00
SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY INC SUPPLIES $304.41
SCHOOL SPECIALTY LLC SUPPLIES $21.40
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TAXES $14,936.55
SD DEPT OF ED FOOD PURCHASES $8,211.56
SD DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES SERVICES $8,046.92
SENTRY LLC SERVICES $3,000.00
SERVICE PLUS SERVICES $2,748.61
SHAPE SD CONFERENCE $880.00
SHEET MUSIC PLUS SUPPLIES $132.73
SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP SUPPLIES $642.48
SIGN PRO SERVICES $195.50
SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP ADVERTISING $1,500.00
SIOUX VALLEY COOP SUPPLIES $23,178.63
SNAP ON INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES $56,371.87
SOUTHEAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE CHARGES $160.00
STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO SUPPLIES $1,842.80
STAR LAUNDRY SERVICES $132.29
STEVES WORLD SUPPLIES $65.61
SUBS AND MORE INC FOOD PURCHASES $310.96
SWEETWATER SUPPLIES $680.49
SWIFTEL COMMUNICATIONS CHARGES $146.93
SYSCO NORTH DAKOTA INC FOOD PURCHASES $11,542.49
TABWRITE LLC SUPPLIES $8.98
TAECKER PLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLIES $145.12
TARGET SUPPLIES $107.99
TEACHERS PAY TEACHERS SUPPLIES $77.67
TEACHWELL SOLUTIONS SERVICES $21,407.20
TITAN MACHINERY OF DAWSON SUPPLIES $14.45
TITAN MACHINERY SUPPLIES $2,578.56
TK ELEVATOR CORP SERVICES $3,946.02
TRACTOR SUPPLY SUPPLIES $61.98
TRADEMARK UNIFORMS SUPPLIES $9,214.13
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC SUPPLIES $37.83
TRAVERS TOOL CO INC SUPPLIES $494.36
TRAVS OUTFITTER ADVERTISING $150.00
TREE FARM, THE SUPPLIES $546.74
TWO WAY SOLUTIONS INC SUPPLIES $599.00
TWO WAY SOLUTIONS INC SERVICES $5,758.98
ULINE SUPPLIES $437.36
UNCLE JIM’S WORM FARM SUPPLIES $79.39
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA SERVICES $5,000.00
UPS STORE, THE SUPPLIES $89.04
UPTOWNE CLEANERS LAUNDRY $2,510.12
US BANK ST PAUL SERVICES $360,100.00
US FOODS INC FOOD PURCHASES $9,803.79
VAKKER DENTAL INC SUPPLIES $6,300.00
VENTRIS LEARNING SUPPLIES $90.00
VERIZON WIRELESS CHARGES $2,862.69
VERNON COMPANY, THE SUPPLIES $5,038.10
WALMART SUPPLIES $5,628.42
WARNE PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES $8,410.55
WATERTOWN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPLIES $260.00
WATERTOWN CURRENT, THE ADVERTISING $358.65
WATERTOWN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PLEDGE $5,000.00
WATERTOWN FORD CHRYSLER SUPPLIES $3,111.40
WATERTOWN KIWANIS CLUB SUPPLIES $1,565.00
WATERTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES UTILITIES $116,496.59
WATERTOWN REGIONAL LANDFILL CHARGES $13.80
WATERTOWN WHOLESALE SUPPLIES $350.90
WINSUPPLY OF WATERTOWN SUPPLIES $485.83
WTN SCHL DIST CONCESSION SERVICES CHARGES $385.00
WTN SCHL DIST NUTRITION SERVICES CHARGES $2,573.00
WTN SCHL DIST SERVICES $124,485.00
WW TIRE SERVICE SUPPLIES $2,441.75
YOURNEWSCHOOL SUPPLIES $817.75
TOTAL: $2,537,519.66
ACTION 26115
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following retirement for Board approval.
Roshal Rossman moved that the retirement received from Jolene Sutton, Lincoln Paraprofessional, be approved as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26116
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following resignations for Board approval.
Bailey Raml moved that the resignations received from Eve Hughes, Middle School 18-21 Program Paraprofessional; Jason Buechler, Middle School Student Council; and Holly Ohman, High School Nutrition Services, be approved as presented. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26117
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following contract recommendations/ addendums and asked for their approval.
K-12 CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS/ADDENDUMS:
Jennifer McElroy – Lane change from MS to MS+16 prorated to $1,295.62 – $76,137.00
Ashley Jensen – Family Support Specialist – 8 hours/day @ $28.25/hr
Anna Engels – Special Education Paraprofessional, Middle School – 7.5 hours/day @ $15.75/hr
Danielle Harms – Dual Credit – $500.00
Kaitlynn Krack – Dual Credit – $750.00
Susan Fairchild – Dual Credit – $750.00
Roshal Rossman moved the approval of the contract recommendations/addendums as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26118
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following termination for Board approval.
Bailey Raml moved that the termination of Michelle LeVasseur be approved as presented. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26119
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented for Board the authority to hire one (1) Special Education Paraprofessional. Roshal Rossman moved the approval of the authority to hire as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26120
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board consideration the 2025-26 Supplemental Budget. Clausen noted the budget provides modifications to accommodate the increased expenditure allocations and off-sets through revenue supports.
2025-26 Supplemental Budget
WHEREAS, the District will incur costs that were not anticipated during the development of the budget, AND WHEREAS, the Watertown School District has received additional revenue or has identified the use of available cash reserves. BE IT RESOLVED, that the following supplemental budget modifications be incorporated into the District’s 2025-26 operating budget:
General Fund
Revenue: Attendance Grant $64,945.00
$64,945.00
Expenditures: Salary & Benefits – Attendance Grant $61,945.00
Purchased Services – Attendance Grant $3,000.00
$64,945.00
Special Education
Revenue: Use of Cash on Hand $50,365.00
$50,365.00
Expenditures: Salary & Benefits – McKinley Paraprofessional $30,845.00
Salary & Benefits – Jefferson Paraprofessional $19,520.00
$50,365.00
Lake Area Technical College
Revenue: State Aid $178,350.00
State Equipment Grants $567,960.00
Perkins Grants $36,600.00
Contribution – Reserve for Future Years -$400,000.00
Contribution – Lab Grant
Use of Cash on Hand $229,360.00
$457,880.00
$1,070,150.00
Expenditures: Equipment – State Grants $526,330.00
Equipment – Corporate Education -$20,000.00
Contracted Services & Supplies – Perkins Grants $50,305.00
Contracted Services & Supplies – Manufacturing Sub-Grant $24,910.00
CHS Community Lab Grant $229,360.00
Construction – Student Center Renovations $245,000.00
Salary & Benefits – Surgical Technology $6,700.00
Supplies – Programs $7,545.00
$1,070,150.00
LATC Bookstore Services
Revenue: Sales $28,000.00
$28,000.00
Expenditures: Resale $28,000.00
$28,000.00
Jean Moulton moved the approval of the 2025-26 Supplemental Budget modifications as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26121
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board consideration the Combined Election Agreement with Codington County for the purpose of conducting a joint election on June 2, 2026. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the agreement as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26122
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented and reviewed the proposed 2026-27 School Calendar, which notes the first day of school being August 25, 2026, and the last day of school being May 26, 2027, pending any snow makeup days. Jean Moulton moved that the 2026-27 School Calendar be approved as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26123
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy EEAEC Student Conduct on School Buses. Jean Moulton moved that Policy EEAEC be approved as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26124
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy EEAF Activity Bus Scheduling. Kari Lohr moved that Policy EEAF be approved as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26125
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy EEAFA Extracurricular Activity Buses/Field Trips-Special Events Transportation. Jean Moulton moved that Policy EEAFA be approved as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26126
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy EEB Non-school Group Transportation. Kari Lohr moved that Policy EEB be approved as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26127
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy EF Food Management. Jean Moulton moved that Policy EF be approved as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26128
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy EIC Group Health and Dental Insurance Coverage. Kari Lohr moved that Policy EIC be approved as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26129
Roshal Rossman moved the approval of the open enrollment request involving one (1) student as presented. Bailey Raml 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. Information was also shared on current Legislation affecting schools.
WATERTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
BULK FUEL QUOTES
November 11, 2025
50/50 Dyed Diesel
Company Name Price Per Gallon
Sioux Valley Coop $3.30
Moe Oil Company No Bid
Sioux Valley Coop provided the lowest price at $3.30 per gallon for 50/50 Dyed Diesel Blend Fuel.
November 13, 2025
No. 2 Diesel Regular Fuel with Ethanol
Company Name Price Per Gallon Price Per Gallon
Sioux Valley Coop $3.026 $2.487
Moe Oil Company $3.062 No Bid
Sioux Valley Coop provided the lowest price per gallon at $3.026 for No. 2 Diesel and
$2.487 for Regular Fuel with Ethanol.
November 21, 2025
50/50 Dyed Diesel
Company Name Price Per Gallon
Sioux Valley Coop $3.21
Moe Oil Company No Bid
Sioux Valley Coop provided the lowest price at $3.21 per gallon for 50/50 Dyed Diesel Blend Fuel.
December 1, 2025
No. 1 Diesel Regular Fuel with Ethanol
Company Name Price Per Gallon Price Per Gallon
Sioux Valley Coop $3.24 $2.44
Moe Oil Company $3.18 No Bid
Sioux Valley Coop provided the lowest cost per gallon at $2.44 for Regular Fuel with Ethanol and Moe Oil Company provided the lowest cost per gallon at $3.18 for No. 1 Diesel.
ADJOURNMENT
Jean Moulton moved that the Watertown School Board adjourn its regular meeting at 6:37 p.m. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
By: Heidi Clausen, Business Manager
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