By Watertown Current - April 23, 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, April 13, 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
Roshal Rossman moved that the minutes of the March 9, 2026 meeting be approved as presented. Bailey Raml 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 March, 2026 as listed below:
Receipts: Taxes, $1,035,162.94; Tuition, $255,508.39; County Sources, $37,009.93; State Aid, $4,442,893.50; Other State Sources; $623,147.64; Federal Sources, $91,973.11; Sales, $406,160.90; Interest on Investment, $24,966.02; Misc., $229,282.71; Sales Tax, $17,915.16.
Expenditures: Verified Claims & Expenditures, $1,778,336.82; Salaries, $4,768,205.51.
Cash Balances, March 31, 2026: General Fund $4,798,925.05; Capital Outlay, $1,852,446.91; Special Education, $1,757,996.48; Lake Area Technical College, $11,362,524.02; K-12 Nutrition Services, $187,104.61; LATC Bookstore Services, $1,070,756.14; LATC Nutrition Services, $355,332.74; LATC Day Care Center, $518,312.45; Concessions, $83,568.91; Drivers Education, $39,682.00; Pre-School Services, $26,719.97.
Custodial Funds: Clubs and Scholarships – Receipts, $150,138.61; Expenditures, $165,822.37; Balance, $534,551.84.
Special Revenue/Internal Service Funds: LATC Financial Aid – Receipts, $145,188.27; Expenditures, $152,716.11; Balance, $9,747.64. Employee Benefit Trust – Receipts, $764,200.35; Expenditures, $653,770.03; Balance, $3,932,728.97.
STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITION
The Watertown School Board recognized the following for their various achievements:
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, was named the Top 4 Under 40 in Watertown’s Day of Development.
Girls Wrestling State Champions – Allison Konrad and Eden Hach
Girls Wrestling State Runner Up – Olivia Anderson
Girls Wrestling Academic All-State – Allison Konrad
Boys Wrestling State Champions – Shea Richter and Gage Lohr
Boys Wrestling Academic All-State – Markus Pitkin and Keslar Swenson
Boys Basketball All-Tournament Team – Jackson McClemans and Carter Buisker
Boys Basketball Academic All-State – Jackson McClemans, Ashton Rabine, and Student Manager Emiri Kranz
Girls Basketball Academic All-State – Malia Kranz, Leyla Meester, and Kynsee Russell
Volleyball Academic All-State and All-Tournament Team – Kynsee Russell
Gymnastics Academic All-State – Ella Palmquist
Debate National Qualifier Dramatic Interp – Sonny Rader
Debate National Qualifiers World Schools Team – Lennon McIntosh, Hannah Bartelt, Landen Simon, Maddie Carter, and Hayden Zebroski
Debate National Qualifier Original Oratory – Whitney Martinsen
Debate State Tournament Quarterfinalist in Lincoln-Douglas – Whitney Martinsen
Debate State Tournament Original Oratory 2nd Place – Whitney Martinsen
Debate State Tournament Quarterfinalists in Public Forum – Hayden Zebroski and Lennon McIntosh
ACTION 26195
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented the following resignations for Board approval.
Roshal Rossman moved that the resignations received from Hadassah Hofer, Educare; Scott Carbonneau, Dean of Student Services; Matt Friese, Diesel Instructor; Eric Fjeldheim, Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor; and Spencer Waege, Agriculture Instructor, be approved as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26196
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented the following contract recommendations/ addendums and asked for their approval.
LATC CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS/ADDENDUMS:
Presley Knecht – Child Care Worker I – up to 30 hours/week @ $16.10/hr
Robert Reiter – Director of Corporate Education – prorated to $16,999.84
Shelby Imdieke – Educational Specialist – prorated to $62,230.28
Madison Witte – Nursing Instructor – prorated to $5,790.96
Ashley Stetson – Child Care Worker II – 40 hours/week @ $16.10/hr
Adjunct Instructor
Spencer Waege – AGR 101 – 1.5 credits @ $130.00/cr – $195.00
Greg Klein – AVM136 – 2.5 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $2,750.00
Blake Wirtjes – HAZ100 & MA214 – 1 credit @ $1,100.00/cr – $1,100.00
Blake Wirtjes – MA214 – 10 hours @ $26.00/hr – $260.00
Bailey Raml moved that the contract recommendations/addendums be approved as presented. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26197
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, requested for Board authorization to hire an Educare Education Director. Roshal Rossman moved the approval to hire as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26198
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented for Board approval the 2026-27 tuition and fee rates for Lake Area Technical College. Jean Moulton moved the approval of the tuition and fee rates, as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26199
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented for Board consideration the approval of CO-OP Architecture to provide architectural and engineering services on the renovation for the Ag Commodities Risk Management Lab. Jean Moulton moved the approval of CO-OP Architecture to provide architectural and engineering services for the renovations, as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26200
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, requested for Board consideration the authority to bid for renovations of the Ag Commodities Trading Lab. Jean Moulton moved the approval to seek bids for construction and materials of the Ag Commodities Trading Lab, as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26201
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented for Board consideration the addition of the Radiologic Technology program. Kari Lohr moved the approval to add the new AAS degree program in Radiologic Technology, as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26202
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented for Board consideration a Facility Lease Agreement with the City. Jean Moulton moved the approval of the three-year agreement to lease an airport hangar for $629.00 per year, as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26203
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented for Board consideration three (3) Equipment Lease Agreements in relation to the Heavy Equipment Operator program. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the three leases with TranSource for an excavator, nine tire roller, and compactor, as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
K-12 DISCUSSION ITEMS
Public Input – Senator Glen Vilhauer provided a legislative update focused on education-related bills, including recent actions and discussions from the legislative session that may impact school funding and operations.
Northeast Technical High School Board Report – Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen noted that the Superintendents will not meet in April and the full NTHS Board will meet on April 15th at 5:45 p.m. NTHS project day is set for Wednesday, April 29th.
ACT Update – Patty McClemans, High School Principal, provided an update that beginning in spring 2026, South Dakota will eliminate redundant High School assessments by establishing the ACT as the single, mandatory assessment for all public school juniors. Principal McClemans explained the transition from the Legacy Assessment to the Enhanced ACT represents an improvement in how student achievement is measured, monitored, and supported, aligning assessment practices more closely with college and career readiness standards.
First Reading of Policies – Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its first reading policies IGF Curriculum Review, IHBD Parent Involvement in Title I, IHCA Summer School, IHCDA Post-Secondary Options/Concurrent Enrollment, IHHB Teacher Assistance Team, and IIB Elementary School Class Size.
ACTION 26204
Kari Lohr moved the approval of the verified claims and salaries for the month of March, 2026 as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
1 800 RADIATOR SUPPLIES $399.00
104.5 KCCR ADVERTISING $515.00
105.1 KARL ADVERTISING $750.00
1ST CHOICE AUTO WASH SUPPLIES $20.00
4IMPRINT INC SUPPLIES $3,403.36
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LEASE $8,909.34
A & M INVESTMENTS LLC RENT $1,125.00
A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO INC SUPPLIES $7,766.68
ABERDEEN FLYING SERVICE RENTAL $1,098.00
ACADENTAL SUPPLIES $956.88
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS SUPPLIES $679.19
ADVANTAGE RVS ADVERTISING $2,220.00
AGTAC SERVICES LLC SERVICES $43,400.00
AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE SUPPLIES $522.83
AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE SUPPLIES $60.18
AIRCRAFT ENGINE SPECIALISTS SERVICES $650.00
AIRCRAFT SPRUCE & SPECIALTY CO SUPPLIES $15,286.35
ALL STATES AG PARTS SUPPLIES $112.29
AMAZON SUPPLIES $20,629.30
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC SUPPLIES $37.00
AMERICAN LEGION STATE HEADQUARTERS SUPPLIES $275.00
AMERICAS AIRCRAFT ENGINES INC SERVICES $17,750.00
ANATOMAGE INC EQUIPMENT $105,390.00
ANDAU MEDICAL CORP SUPPLIES $8,741.10
ANDOR INC SERVICES $1,362.29
ARBACH ENTERPRISES SERVICES $5,589.60
ARTISANS SUPPLIES $1,053.84
ASCENT GLOBAL LOGISITCS LLC SUPPLIES $304.27
ATY AVIATION INC SUPPLIES $9,231.67
AUTO VALUE SUPPLIES $3,477.47
B & H PHOTO-VIDEO INC SUPPLIES $2,995.31
B9 CREATIONS LLC SUPPLIES $4,039.46
BACKDRAFT MAGAZINE ADVERTISING $125.00
BANTZ GOSCH & CREMER LLC SERVICES $221.00
BATTERIES UNLIMITED SUPPLIES $2,260.00
BENCO DENTAL CO SUPPLIES $831.20
BENDIX TECHNOLOGY CENTER CHARGES $896.92
BETTER ME COUNSELING & CONSULTING SERVICES $5,136.50
BHSSC SERVICES $1,740.00
BIG STONE RADIO ADVERTISING $375.00
BILLION AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES $4,228.71
BILLION FORD OF WORTHINGTON SUPPLIES $66.38
BIMBO BAKERIES FOOD PURCHASES $2,896.93
BISMARCK AERO CENTER SUPPLIES $139.83
BIX PRODUCE CO FOOD PURCHASES $205.49
BLICK ART MATERIALS SUPPLIES $433.65
BLUEPEAK CHARGES $3,231.44
BORNS GROUP SERVICES $3,149.94
BRIAN’S GLASS & DOOR LLC SERVICES $1,511.29
BRISTLIN SERVICES LLC SERVICES $290.82
BROWN INDUSTRIES INC SUPPLIES $197.95
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SERVICES $1,675.00
BUTLER MACHINERY CO EQUIPMENT $99,315.87
C & S PEST CONTROL LLC SERVICES $110.00
C&C CUSTOM AIRCRAFT INTERIORS SUPPLIES $2,000.00
CAPITAL CITY CAMPUS RENT $1,346.83
CARTNEY BEARING & SUPPLY CO SUPPLIES $35.09
CASEYS GENERAL STORE SUPPLIES $299.28
CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING CO OF FARGO LLC SUPPLIES $14,633.42
CASHWAY LUMBER INC SUPPLIES $53.00
CDW GOVERNMENT INC SUPPLIES $81.99
CENEX FLEET FUELING SUPPLIES $1,866.06
CENEX HWY 20 SUPPLIES $16.14
CHARCUTERIE ELEMENT SERVICES $300.00
CHESTERMAN COMPANY FOOD PURCHASES $11,892.15
CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF SOUTH DAKOTA SERVICES $6,752.76
CINTAS CORP SUPPLIES $11,535.51
CITY OF WATERTOWN RENTAL $6,206.22
CO-OP ARCHITECTURE SERVICES $12,250.00
CODINGTON COUNTY 4-H LEADERS RENTAL $27.00
CODINGTON-CLARK ELECTRIC CO-OP INC CHARGES $46.89
COGNEX CORPORATION SUPPLIES $6,135.88
COLE PAPERS INC SUPPLIES $189.37
COLLEGE BOARD SUPPLIES $5,000.00
COLLEGE HOUSE SUPPLIES $7,664.34
COLOURS 58 SUPPLIES $9,544.89
CONNECT TELETHERAPY SERVICES $3,716.00
CORPORATE TRANSLATION SERVICES INC SUPPLIES $46.17
COUNTY FAIR FOOD PURCHASES $1,187.95
CREATIVE REWARDS & SPECIALTIES SUPPLIES $273.00
CTWSI SERVICES $2,731.40
CULLIGAN OF WATERTOWN SUPPLIES $471.75
CUSTOM ENGINE MACHINING SUPPLIES $52.80
D K DIESEL INJECTION INC SUPPLIES $446.23
DAKOTA BUTCHER SUPPLIES $254.70
DAKOTA DATA SHRED SERVICES $125.16
DAKOTA PORTABLE TOILETS INC SERVICES $228.00
DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP SUPPLIES $459.65
DAYSMART SOFTWARE LLC SUPPLIES $10.62
DEMCO INC SUPPLIES $230.19
DEMPSEY’S MEALS $159.50
DENTAL HEALTH PRODUCTS INC SUPPLIES $629.00
DEPENDABLE SANITATION INC SERVICES $9,159.80
DIGI-KEY CORPORATION SUPPLIES $375.84
DOLL DISTRIBUTING LLC FOOD PURCHASES $701.35
DOLLAR TREE STORES INC SUPPLIES $64.00
DOWNS GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LLC CHARGES $2,000.00
DUENWALD TRANSPORTATION LLC TRAVEL $16,586.09
EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY FOOD PURCHASES $12,321.89
EASTSIDE EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES $32.90
EASTSIDE INVESTMENT LLC RENT $6,500.00
ECOLAB PEST ELIMINATION DIV SERVICES $159.68
ELEVATED AVIATION SERVICES SERVICES $15,161.93
ELITE DRAIN & SEWER CLEANING LLC SERVICES $390.00
ELSEVIER INC SUPPLIES $1,295.84
EMPIRE ADVERTISING $1,000.00
ENGELSTAD ELECTRIC CO SERVICES $3,163.19
ENGINE SHOP SERVICES $4,010.98
FARGO JET CENTER SUPPLIES $101.92
FIREFLY COUNSELING SERVICES $340.00
FISHNET MARKETING LLC SERVICES $4,312.50
FLEETPRIDE SUPPLIES $508.74
FLUID-AIRE DYNAMICS INC SUPPLIES $4,563.90
FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS LLC SUPPLIES $2,496.18
FORD PRO SUPPLIES $152.00
FORWARD SIOUX FALLS PLEDGE $2,000.00
FRANKLIN PLANNER CORP SUPPLIES $53.05
GIRTON ADAMS CO SUPPLIES $935.00
GOLLNICK, VICTORIA SERVICES $275.50
GOPHER SUPPLIES $1,301.53
GOVCONNECTION INC SUPPLIES $762,701.10
GRAINGER CHARGES $1,889.14
GRAY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES $65,156.00
HAMPTON INN & SUITES LODGING $2,052.00
HARBOR FREIGHT SUPPLIES $238.96
HASSLEN CONSTRUCTION CO INC SERVICES $13,249.50
HAYES AVIATION LLC SERVICES $12,000.00
HIBU INC CHARGES $89.00
HIGH COUNTRY SUPPLIES $335.00
HILLYARD INC EQUIPMENT $38,558.90
HOBBY LOBBY SUPPLIES $19.95
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES LODGING $1,404.00
HOWARD AVIATION LLC SUPPLIES $285.00
HP INC SUPPLIES $1,029.00
HUETHER FAMILY MATCH POINTE RENTAL $269.26
HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY SERVICES $22,050.00
HY-VEE FOOD STORE #1871 FOOD PURCHASES $1,316.35
I STATE TRUCK CENTER SUPPLIES $316.10
ICLE REGISTRATION $4,950.00
INDUSTRIAL ARTS SUPPLY SUPPLIES $1,456.76
INSIGHT MARKETING DESIGN INC SERVICES $85,326.17
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TAXES $221.74
J H LARSON CO SUPPLIES $2,718.31
JENKINS LIVING CENTER INC SERVICES $140.00
JENZABAR SERVICES $2,325.00
JOES HEATING & COOLING LLC SERVICES $792.45
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL CHARGES $2,518.86
JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING SOLUTIONS SERVICES $30,778.06
JOSTENS INC SUPPLIES $1,446.52
JOURNEYED.COM INC SUPPLIES $2,798.64
JURGENS PRINTING SUPPLIES $2,479.18
JW PEPPER & SON INC SUPPLIES $3,057.35
K & M TIRE SUPPLIES $2,315.68
KDLT ADVERTISING $340.00
KILGORE INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIES $8,716.00
KLEIN, GREGORY SERVICES $2,150.00
KSFY ADVERTISING $3,357.50
KWAT-AM WATERTOWN ADVERTISING $90.00
KXLG-FM ADVERTISING $1,650.00
LAMAR COMPANIES ADVERTISING $3,560.00
LARSEN, JAMES SERVICES $276.50
LATC FOUNDATION REIMBURSE $6,639.33
LATC IMPREST FUND REIMBURSE $19,516.67
LATC TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSE $8,650.84
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INC SUPPLIES $1,068.78
LORENZEN EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES $115.00
LUXURY AUTO MALL OF SIOUX FALLS SUPPLIES $30.95
M J DALSIN CO SERVICES $1,129.18
MACKIN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES SUPPLIES $16.67
MACKSTEEL WAREHOUSE INC SUPPLIES $1,224.68
MACS HARDWARE SUPPLIES $454.93
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC CHARGES $418.94
MARKET 65 CHARGES $11,842.50
MATHESON TRI-GAS INC SUPPLIES $110.79
MATTERPORT SUPPLIES $3,772.22
MATTHEWS BOOK CO SUPPLIES $179.33
MAVERICK AIR CENTER SUPPLIES $400.84
MCCORMACK DISTRIBUTING CO INC SERVICES $3,023.87
MCFARLANE AVIATION INC SUPPLIES $685.54
MCKEEVER’S INC FOOD PURCHASES $480.06
MCKESSON MEDICAL SURGICAL INC SUPPLIES $211.45
MCMASTER CARR SUPPLIES $2,239.80
MCNEILUS STEEL INC SUPPLIES $1,055.45
MEDIAWORKS ADVERTISING SOLUTIONS INC ADVERTISING $2,700.00
MEI CORPORTATION SUPPLIES $75.61
MENARDS SUPPLIES $5,093.62
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS CHARGES $2,425.38
MIDCONTINTENT COMMUNICATIONS ADVERTISING $1,596.30
MIDWEST ALARM CO INC SERVICES $214.26
MILLS PARTS CENTER SUPPLIES $938.28
MISS SOUTH DAKOTA ORGANIZATION ADVERTISING $195.00
MITCHELL1 SUPPLIES $1,664.00
MOE OIL COMPANY SUPPLIES $12,288.00
MOUNT MARTY UNIVERSITY SUPPLIES $53.00
MR APPLIANCE SERVICES $752.11
MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO INC SUPPLIES $2,197.03
MUSTANG AVIATION FEE $296.99
NAPA CENTRAL SUPPLIES $15,355.69
NIASE SUPPLIES $276.00
NC3 SERVICES $1,390.00
NORTH STAR AVIATION SUPPLIES $76.61
NORTHEAST LLC SERVICES $4,158.29
O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC SUPPLIES $1,210.00
OAK HALL INDUSTRIES LP SUPPLIES $16,231.25
ODEGAARD WINGS INC SERVICES $2,125.00
ODLT ADVERTISING $212.50
OFFICE PEEPS INC SUPPLIES $4,692.56
ONENECK IT SOLUTIONS LLC SERVICES $13,915.18
OPTISIGNS INC SUPPLIES $138.14
ORIENTAL TRADING BRANDS INC SUPPLIES $9.78
P CARD MISC SUPPLIES $51,728.19
PEARSON EDUCATION SUPPLIES $99.99
PEPSI BEVERAGES CO FOOD PURCHASES $1,158.80
PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE FOOD PURCHASES $54,026.57
PETERS DISTRIBUTING INC SERVICES $608.08
PETERSON MOTORS EQUIPMENT $28,650.00
PIZZA RANCH WATERTOWN FOOD PURCHASES $799.98
PIZZA RANCH MEALS $372.00
PLANKINTON SCHOOL DISTRCT 1-1 SERVICES $5,683.42
PMI SOUTH DAKOTA SPONSOR $500.00
PRESENCELEARNING INC SERVICES $40,788.44
PRINT EM NOW SUPPLIES $1,089.00
PRISMRBS SUPPLIES $28.62
PRO LINE INC SUPPLIES $1,655.88
PROCARE SOFTWARE LLC CHARGES $89.00
QUICK CARE SERVICES $255.00
REGARDING CARDS SUPPLIES $1,005.00
RESEARCH PARK AT SDSU LEASE $850.00
RIDDLES GLASS SERVICES $624.43
RIVERSIDE INSIGHTS SUPPLIES $1,591.00
RUNNINGS FARM & FLEET SUPPLIES $142.96
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC SUPPLIES $2,354.57
SALONONLYSALES SUPPLIES $1,515.95
SD COUNSELING ASSOCIATION DUES $160.00
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TAXES $17,915.16
SD DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES SERVICES $6,675.01
SD FFA FOUNDATION FEE $500.00
SD SHRM CONFERENCE $750.00
SETHS SCAPES LLC SERVICES $3,025.50
SHERWIN WILLIAMS SUPPLIES $48.32
SHIFFLER EQUIP SALES INC SUPPLIES $88.34
SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT SUPPLIES $2,519.24
SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP ADVERTISING $1,500.00
SIOUX VALLEY COOP SUPPLIES $22,566.98
SNAP ON INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES $62,902.47
SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS SUPPLIES $1,073.33
SODAK PEST CONTROL SERVICES $120.00
STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO SUPPLIES $216.23
STAR LAUNDRY SERVICES $150.17
STEIN SIGN DISPLAY SUPPLIES $12,550.48
SUBS AND MORE INC FOOD PURCHASES $713.22
SUTTON LAWN & SNOW LLC SERVICES $530.00
SWIFTEL COMMUNICATIONS CHARGES $146.89
SYSCO NORTH DAKOTA INC FOOD PURCHASES $9,534.23
T & A AUTO SERVICE SERVICES $793.26
TABWRITE LLC SUPPLIES $8.98
TAECKER PLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLIES $90.64
TARGET SUPPLIES $171.86
TEACHERS PAY TEACHERS SUPPLIES $66.22
TEACHWELL SOLUTIONS SERVICES $18,222.45
TECHNIQUES INC SUPPLIES $1,687.76
TENNANT SALES AND SERVICE CO SERVICES $1,736.11
TITAN MACHINERY SUPPLIES $8,217.99
TK ELEVATOR CORP SERVICES $3,456.00
TRADEMARK UNIFORMS SUPPLIES $942.42
TRAINING ROOM SUPPLIES $363.68
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC RENTAL $5,593.98
TRAVERS TOOL CO INC SUPPLIES $438.30
TRAVS OUTFITTER ADVERTISING $900.00
TWIN CITY HARDWARE CO SERVICES $549.84
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA SERVICES $5,000.00
UPTOWNE CLEANERS LAUNDRY $1,688.06
US FOODS INC FOOD PURCHASES $21,064.09
USA TODAY MEDIA CORP ADVERTISING $71.96
VAKKER DENTAL INC SUPPLIES $200.00
VERIZON WIRELESS CHARGES $2,950.78
VERN EIDE ACURA SUPPLIES $483.34
VERN EIDE SUPPLIES $281.56
VOLZKE SALES LLC SUPPLIES $259.29
WALMART SUPPLIES $4,861.85
WARNE PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES $6,544.40
WATERTOWN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DUES $750.00
WATERTOWN ARTWALK INC SPONSOR $2,000.00
WATERTOWN CONFECTIONERY SUPPLIES $130.00
WATERTOWN CURRENT, THE ADVERTISING $1,957.80
WATERTOWN FORD CHRYSLER SERVICES $455.50
WATERTOWN HOME BUILDERS ASSN RENTAL $720.00
WEST STAR AVIATION SUPPLIES $157.00
WESTJET AIR CENTER SUPPLIES $834.08
WINSUPPLY OF WATERTOWN SUPPLIES $1,449.71
WOMEN IN AVIATION INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIES $625.00
WTN SCHL DIST CONCESSION SERVICES CHARGES $1,301.50
WTN SCHL DIST NUTRITION SERVICES CHARGES $2,458.30
WW TIRE SERVICE SUPPLIES $200.00
YINGLING AVIATION SUPPLIES $89.16
TOTAL: $2,275,699.78
ACTION 26205
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following retirements for Board approval.
Bailey Raml moved that the retirements received from Gailen Geffre, Nutrition Services; Kathy Maag, Nutrition Services; Sherry Jorgenson, High School Special Education Paraprofessional; Brenda Johnson, Mellette Paraprofessional; and Peggy Jungers, Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional, be approved as presented. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26206
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following resignations for Board approval.
Roshal Rossman moved that the resignations received from Devon Fortin, Assistant 9th Football Coach; Morgan Schroeder, ESL Instructor; Helen Stickle, Nutrition Services; Carver Strandberg, Head of Athletic Facility and Grounds; Shirley Pauli, Middle School Part-Time Custodian; Ashley Holloway, Intermediate Paraprofessional; Matti Kranz, Head JV Boys Basketball Coach; Jennifer Brist, Instructional Coach and Destination Imagination Coordinator; Jenah Hanson, Assistant Competitive Cheer Coach; Jennifer Nuttall, Nutrition Services; Madeline Scarlett, Yearbook Advisor; Chad Johnson, Activities Supervisor; Cecilia Paulsen, Jefferson and Lincoln Art Instructor; Ashley Jensen, Family Support Specialist; Paige Tesch, High School Paraprofessional; Haley Uphoff, McKinley Preschool Instructor; Jennifer Olson, Middle School Newspaper; and Roxanne Brey, Lincoln Paraprofessional, be approved as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26207
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, requested for Board authorization to hire a Special Education Instructor and Resource Coordinator. Bailey Raml moved the approval to hire as presented. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26208
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following contract recommendations/ addendums and asked for their approval.
K-12 CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS/ADDENDUMS:
Thomas Bokelman – Special Education Instructor, Middle School – $53,298.00
Janelle Martin – Librarian, High School – $63,398.00
Rebecca Toben – English Instructor, High School – $59,524.00
Mary Goldade – Nutrition Services, High School – 3 hours/day @ $16.00/hr
Tammy Bauman – Nutrition Services, Jefferson – 2 hours/day @ $15.75/hr
Havyn Heinz – ESL Instructor $53,140.00 & Head VB Coach $6,683.00 – $59,823.00
Jessica Knight – Student Council, Middle School – $1,485.00
Sadie Moran – Girls Middle School Tennis – $1,856.00
Kyle Greene – Resource Coordinator – $48,000.00
Eric Denning – Dean of Students $74,865.00 & Head Boys Basketball coach $8,910.00 –$83,775.00
Rylie Steiger – Co-Student Council – $1,769.50
Rylie Steiger – Co-Homecoming Director – $371.50
Amanda Spaniol – Apprenticeship Stipend – $500.00
Roshal Rossman moved the approval of the contract recommendations/addendums as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26209
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board consideration the approval of the Connect Teletherapy Contract. Jean Moulton moved the approval of the contract as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26210
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board consideration the bids received in relation to the purchase of the District’s surplus computer equipment and recommended approval of the bid received from Tech Reboot, Inc. in the amount of $114,260.00, in the event Tech Reboot, Inc. fails to meet bid requirements by May 13th, further recommendation to approve the second highest bid from Second Life Mac in the amount of $87,383.00. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the bid as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26211
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen recommended that the District renew its membership in the South Dakota High School Activities Association. Jean Moulton moved that the Watertown School District renew its membership in the SDHSAA for the 2026-27 school year. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26212
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy GCGC Job Sharing in Teaching Positions. Kari Lohr moved that Policy GCGC be approved as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26213
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy GCGC-A Job Share Proposal. Jean Moulton moved that Policy GCGC-A be approved as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26214
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy IGBG Homebound Instruction. Kari Lohr moved that Policy IGBG be approved as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26215
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy IHAMA Teaching About Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco. Jean Moulton moved the approval of Policy IHAMA as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26216
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for Board approval an update to the 2025-2026 School Calendar requesting Wednesday, May 20, 2026 be the last day of school, due to not using two built in snow days. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the calendar update as presented. Jean Moulton 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 Little Mermaid musical is this week April 16-18th at 7:00 p.m. in the D.D. Miller Auditorium. Watoma Relays is Friday, April 24th with early school dismissal. The Budget work session will be Monday, April 27th at 5:00 p.m. Dr. Danielsen also noted a Retirement Open House will be Wednesday, May 13th at 3:45-5:00 p.m. in the High School Commons. The Governors Luncheon will be held at LATC on Tuesday, May 5th at 11:30 a.m.
Heidi Clausen noted that no School Board Election will be held in June, as only one petition was submitted for the single open three-year term. As a result, the position will be filled with the continuation of current Board Member Roshal Rossman.
WATERTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
BULK FUEL QUOTES
March 16, 2026
No. 2 Diesel Regular Fuel with Ethanol
Company Name Price Per Gallon Price Per Gallon
Sioux Valley Coop $3.855 $3.236
Moe Oil Company $3.84 No Bid
Sioux Valley Coop provided the lowest price per gallon at $3.236 for Regular Fuel with Ethanol and Moe Oil Company provided the lowest price per gallon at $3.84 for No. 2 Diesel.
March 24, 2026
No. 2 Dyed Diesel
Company Name Price Per Gallon
Sioux Valley Coop $3.79
Moe Oil Company No Bid
Sioux Valley Coop provided the lowest price at $3.79 per gallon for No. 2 Dyed Diesel Fuel.
April 13, 2026
No. 2 Diesel Regular Fuel with Ethanol
Company Name Price Per Gallon Price Per Gallon
Sioux Valley Coop $4.313 $3.370
Moe Oil Company $4.56 No Bid
Sioux Valley Coop provided the lowest price per gallon at $4.313 for No. 2 Diesel and $3.370 for Regular Fuel with Ethanol.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Roshal Rossman moved that the Board go into executive session to discuss negotiations pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(4) at 7:04 p.m. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
The Board returned to regular meeting status at 7:55 p.m.
ACTION 26217
Kari Lohr presented the 2026–27 negotiations package for Board consideration. The proposal includes a $1,650 increase for certified employees, with the base salary increasing by $1,500 to $51,500 for the upcoming year. The extra-curricular schedule will remain unchanged. Classified staff will receive a $0.35 hourly increase, and salaried classified employees will receive a $1,650 increase. District directors and administration will receive a $2,080 increase. The agreement also includes enhancements to the District’s group health and dental insurance plans, with no increase in employee premiums. The Board’s contribution will increase by $25 per month for single plans and $80 per month for tiered and family plans, along with an additional $10 per month toward dental coverage. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Jean Moulton moved that the Watertown School Board adjourn its regular meeting at 7:55 p.m. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
By: Heidi Clausen, Business Manager
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