By Watertown Current - February 19, 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, February 9, 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
Kari Lohr moved that the minutes of the January 12, 2026, 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 January 2026 as listed below:
Receipts: Taxes, $119,534.60; Tuition, $2,816,580.19; County Sources, $28,198.61; State Aid, $1,205,636.00; Other State Sources; $12,904.41; Federal Sources, $108,533.55; Sales, $599,775.97; Interest on Investment, $161,193.34; Misc., $2,198,928.28; Sales Tax, $26,758.98.
Expenditures: Verified Claims & Expenditures, $1,990,136.55; Salaries, $4,605,030.36.
Cash Balances, January 31, 2026: General Fund $5,824,339.69; Capital Outlay, $1,768,829.80; Special Education, $2,769,649.62; Lake Area Technical College, $10,265,580.05; K-12 Nutrition Services, $174,363.71; LATC Bookstore Services, $1,128,523.33; LATC Nutrition Services, $337,712.80; LATC Day Care Center, $489,514.72; Concessions, $30,407.36; Drivers Education, $1,701.99; Pre-School Services, $32,874.22.
Custodial Funds: Clubs and Scholarships – Receipts, $128,954.45; Expenditures, $46,028.33; Balance, $490,585.55.
Special Revenue/Internal Service Funds: LATC Financial Aid – Receipts, $6,761,220.09; Expenditures, $6,863,234.10; Balance, $3,453.70. Employee Benefit Trust – Receipts, $769,477.81; Expenditures, $854,093.65; Balance, $3,416,045.53.
STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITION
The Watertown School Board recognized the following for their various achievements:
2026-27 Classified Employee of the Year Nominees – Rebekah Brasel-Anderson, Adam Lauseng, Michael Stydel, Sydney Crume, Jeanie Berndt, Kelsey Kann, and Liz Vanderzee2026-27 Classified Employee of the Year – Michael Stydel
2026-27 Certified Employee of the Year Nominees – Danielle Harms, Kelly Kettwig, Nancy Decker, Denise Swenson, Renee Meland, Maggie Meland, and Wendy Kluver
2026-27 Certified Employee of the Year – Renee Meland
Students from the various schools honored individual Board Members in preparation for the South Dakota School Board Recognition Week set for February 16–20, 2026.
Mollie Raasch – High School – Jon Iverson
Emma Labbe – Intermediate School – Kari Lohr
Sarah Li – High School – Jean Moulton
Lainey Byer – Middle School – Roshal Rossman
Annie Olerud – Middle School – Bailey Raml
LATC DISCUSSION ITEM
Enrollment Update – Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented an enrollment report for the spring semester, noting a total enrollment of 2,758 students. Information was shared on the Build Dakota Scholarship, including program highlights and key steps and deadlines for the application process.
ACTION 26151
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented the following retirements for Board approval. Roshal Rossman moved that the retirements received from Scott Leitheiser, Instructor; Jackie Abel, Instructor; Joy Karber, Academics Administrative Assistant; Brenda Norton, PTA Instructor; and Lee Quale, Dual Credit Coordinator, be approved as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26152
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented the following resignations for Board approval. Bailey Raml moved that the resignations received from Emma Sudenga, Office Assistant, and Thor Green, Department Supervisor stipend in Automotive Technology, be approved as presented. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26153
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented the following contract recommendations/ addendums and asked for their approval.
LATC CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS/ADDENDUMS:
Adjunct Instructor
Jackie Lage – COS Lab Aide – up to 185 hours @ $20.70/hr – $3,829.50
Randy Kropp – Tax Prep Spring Lab Aide – up to 135 hours @ $20.70/hr – $2,794.50
Kelsey Whiting – MICR231 Lab Aide – up to 40 hours @ $20.70/hr – $828.00
Tyson Zemlicka – BUS209 – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $3,300.00
Nolan Koistensen – LE245 – 2 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $2,200.00
Ashley Wendler – PN113 & PN114 Clinical, Aberdeen – up to 242 hours @ $40.50/hr – $9,801.00
Abby Schock – COS Lab Aide – up to 190 hours @ $20.70/hr – $3,933.00
Levi Jackan – Blood Bank Sim Lab & Microbiology Sim Lab – 4 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $4,400.00
Shawna Shelton – CSS100 – 1 credit @ $1,100.00/cr – $1,100.00
Allison Larson – OTA131 – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $3,300.00
Austin Norton – LE245 – 2 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $2,200.00
Elizabeth Wengler – PN113 Clinical – up to 146 hours @ $40.50/hr – $5,913.00
Kelli Havner – MICR231 – 9 credits @ $1,100/credit + 3 credits @ $130.00/cr – $10,290.00
Dalaina Miller – Nursing Tutor – 60 hours @ $30.00/hr – $1,800.00
Lindsay Quenzer – CMST101 – 6 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $6,600.00
Dawn Sikkink – SOC100 – 6 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $6,600.00
Christy Randall – MATH100 – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr + 3 credits @ $130.00/cr – $3,690.00
Jenna Jewell – CSS100 – 0.5 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $550.00
Sarah Becker – PSYC251 – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $3,300.00
Kristina Pearson – DA176 – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $3,300.00
Lorna Hofer – ACCT235 & ACCT237 – 5 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $5,500.00
McKenzie LeBlanc – ECON105 – 9 credits @ $130.00/cr – $1,170.00
Delaney Thorson – PN114 Clinical – up to 98 hours @ $40.50/hr – $3,969.00
Kerry Stager – BUS236, BUS246 & BUS247 – 4 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $4,400.00
Jeff York – AGR118 – 6 credits @ $130.00/cr – $780.00
Heather Pagel – PSYC100 – 6 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $6,600.00
Kristi Lutgen – MATH117 & MATH103 – 1 credit @ $1,100.00/cr + 21 credits @ $130.00/cr – $3,830.00
Paula Grupe – HST183 – 15 credits @ $130.00/cr – $1,950.00
Gina Grant – COMM101, CSC100 & CSC102 – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr + 37 credits @ $130.00/cr – $8,110.00
Matt Gauger – PSYC101 – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $3,300.00
Nathan Albertson – ECON201 – 24 credits @ $130.00/cr – $3,120.00
Cathie Ogdie – Medical Assisting Accreditation Consultant – 30 hours @ $30.66/hr – $919.80
Roshal Rossman moved that the contract recommendations/addendums be approved as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26154
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, provided for Board consideration the 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 is to be disposed of: 1 FED-EX Airplane, VT 19046 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.
Jean Moulton moved the approval of the Surplus Property Resolution as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26155
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented for Board consideration an Equipment Lease Agreement in relation to the Heavy Equipment Operator program. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the lease with TranSource for a Compact Wheel Loader, 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 Superintendents will not meet in February and the full NTHS Board will meet on February 18th at 5:45 p.m.
NWEA MAP Testing Update – Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, provided an update on NWEA MAP testing, including an overview of current testing procedures, guidance on how to interpret student results, and an explanation of key data points used to measure student growth.
Employee Benefit Trust – 2025 Financial Report – Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented the School Board with a calendar year-end report of the financial status of the District’s Employee Benefit Trust – Self-Funded Group Health and Dental Insurance Program.
First Reading of Policies – Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its first reading policies GBJA Confidential Information, GCAA General Qualifications, GCB Certification, GCC Personnel Seeking and Holding Public Office, GCCAE Staff Conferences/Trainings/Workshops, and GCF Professional Staff Hiring.
ACTION 26156
Kari Lohr moved the approval of the verified claims and salaries for the month of January 2026 as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
1 800 RADIATOR SUPPLIES $138.00
4IMPRINT INC SUPPLIES $1,758.00
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SUPPLIES $8,538.37
A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO INC SUPPLIES $2,103.80
ABERDEEN FLYING SERVICE SUPPLIES $238.50
ACME ELECTRIC COMPANIES SERVICES $25.00
ACTIVE HEATING INC SERVICES $1,016.60
ACUITY SPECIALTY PRODUCTS INC SUPPLIES $594.10
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS SUPPLIES $142.62
ADVANTAGE RVS ADVERTISING $311.90
AGTAC SERVICES LLC SERVICES $21,700.00
AIRCRAFT SPRUCE & SPECIALTY CO SUPPLIES $15,066.33
AMAZON SUPPLIES $17,803.77
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC SUPPLIES $119.29
AMERICAN TIME SUPPLIES $440.32
ANDOR INC SERVICES $626.15
APPLE INC SUPPLIES $1,247.00
ARTISANS SUPPLIES $1,815.65
ASSESSMENT TECHNOLOGIES INSTITUTE LLC SUPPLIES $179,950.00
ATY AVIATION INC SUPPLIES $11,399.44
AUTO VALUE WATERTOWN SUPPLIES $2,810.06
AUTOMATIC BUILDING CONTROLS INC SERVICES $2,880.00
AZ TEXTS LLC SUPPLIES $465.75
B & H PHOTO-VIDEO INC SUPPLIES $5,309.98
BAND SHOPPE EQUIPMENT $5,649.60
BANKERS EQUIPMENT SERVICE CHARGES $336.00
BANTZ GOSCH & CREMER LLC SERVICES $833.00
BARTON SOLVENTS INC SUPPLIES $50.00
BATTERIES UNLIMITED SUPPLIES $263.96
BECKMAN-COULTER INC SUPPLIES $2,484.10
BENDIX TECHNOLOGY CENTER CHARGES $900.96
BETTER ME COUNSELING & CONSULTING SERVICES $5,463.60
BHSSC SERVICES $1,740.00
BILLION AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES $2,872.62
BIMBO BAKERIES FOOD PURCHASES $2,014.81
BISMARCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FEES $800.00
BLICK ART MATERIALS SUPPLIES $135.95
BLUEPEAK CHARGES $3,236.26
BORNS GROUP SERVICES $20,402.64
BRANDING IRON BISTRO SERVICES $358.44
BRIDGEWAY COUNSELING CENTER INC SERVICES $250.00
BSN SPORTS LLC SUPPLIES $530.00
BULLET SPORTSWEAR AND GRAPHICS SUPPLIES $466.00
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SERVICES $1,675.00
BUTLER MACHINERY CO SUPPLIES $2,261.19
C & S PEST CONTROL LLC SERVICES $110.00
CASEYS GENERAL STORE SUPPLIES $83.62
CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING CO OF FARGO LLC SUPPLIES $10,462.39
CENEX FLEET FUELING SUPPLIES $1,608.58
CENTRAL CYLINDER SERVICE INC SUPPLIES $22,833.00
CHESTERMAN COMPANY FOOD PURCHASES $7,582.21
CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF SOUTH DAKOTA SERVICES $2,733.26
CINTAS CORP SUPPLIES $16,607.71
CITY OF WATERTOWN SERVICES $61,575.73
CO-OP ARCHITECTURE SERVICES $17,162.50
CODINGTON-CLARK ELECTRIC CO-OP INC CHARGES $36.47
COLLEGE HOUSE SUPPLIES $4,569.86
COLOURS 58 SUPPLIES $8,954.37
CONCORDANCE HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS SUPPLIES $5,948.41
CONTINENTAL PRESS SUPPLIES $294.00
CORPORATE TRANSLATION SERVICES INC SERVICES $15.39
COSMOPROF SUPPLIES $1,159.88
COUNTY FAIR FOOD PURCHASES $769.52
CREATIVE REWARDS & SPECIALTIES SUPPLIES $577.00
CTWSI SERVICES $2,385.68
CULINEX SUPPLIES $16.83
CULLIGAN OF WATERTOWN SUPPLIES $333.50
DAKOTA BUTCHER SUPPLIES $571.57
DAKOTA DATA SHRED SERVICES $117.95
DAKOTA PORTABLE TOILETS INC SERVICES $314.00
DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP SUPPLIES $769.20
DALES SERVICE INC SUPPLIES $415.85
DAYSMART SOFTWARE LLC SUPPLIES $10.62
DEMCO INC SUPPLIES $208.54
DENTAL HEALTH PRODUCTS INC SUPPLIES $6,082.26
DEPENDABLE SANITATION INC SERVICES $9,237.80
DIESEL MACHINERY-SIOUX FALLS SUPPLIES $90.30
DOLL DISTRIBUTING LLC FOOD PURCHASES $331.50
DOUBLETREE HOTELS – RAPID CITY SERVICES $4,667.55
DOWNS GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LLC CHARGES $1,000.00
DOWNTOWN DESIGN LLC SERVICES $3,500.00
DRIFTERS BAR & GRILLE MEALS $978.70
DRIVE BY SIGNS ADVERTISING $4,740.00
DUENWALD TRANSPORTATION LLC TRAVEL $21,354.90
EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY FOOD PURCHASES $11,946.68
EASTSIDE EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT $22,834.73
EASTSIDE INVESTMENT LLC RENT $3,250.00
ECOLAB PEST ELIMINATION DIV SERVICES $79.84
ELEVATED AVIATION SERVICES SERVICES $10,670.36
ELITE DRAIN & SEWER CLEANING LLC SERVICES $295.00
ELLWEIN BROTHERS INC FOOD PURCHASES $2,387.69
ELSEVIER INC SUPPLIES $507.36
ENGELSTAD ELECTRIC CO SERVICES $8,422.44
ESCO MANUFACTURING INC ADVERTISING $3,175.00
ESTELLINE RODEO CLUB ADVERTISING $450.00
ESTR PUBLICATIONS SUPPLIES $134.60
EVOLUTION POWERSPORTS SUPPLIES $147.97
FISDAP SUPPLIES $840.00
FLEETPRIDE SUPPLIES $3,452.05
FLIGHT SCHEDULE PRO SUPPLIES $6,507.60
FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS LLC SUPPLIES $684.09
FORD PRO SUPPLIES $152.00
FROMM INTERNATIONAL LLC SUPPLIES $22,517.88
GANNETT HOLDINGS-OHIO SUPPLIES $106.19
GAST SALES INC SUPPLIES $2,378.00
GODFATHER’S PIZZA MEALS $86.79
GOVCONNECTION INC SUPPLIES $13,184.83
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE $750.00
GRAINGER SUPPLIES $1,727.10
GRAY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES $40,000.00
HAAS AUTOMATION INC SUPPLIES $55.79
HARBOR FREIGHT SUPPLIES $71.87
HARLOWS BUS SALES INC SUPPLIES $778.17
HATTORI HANZO SHEARS SUPPLIES $3,726.00
HENRY SCHEIN INC SUPPLIES $2,396.71
HIBU INC CHARGES $89.00
HILLYARD/SIOUX FALLS SUPPLIES $13,322.20
HOBBY LOBBY SUPPLIES $8.98
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LODGING $2,214.00
HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY SERVICES $9,080.00
HY-VEE FOOD STORE #1871 FOOD PURCHASES $3,968.74
HYVEE FLORAL SHOP SUPPLIES $75.00
I STATE TRUCK CENTER SUPPLIES $437.38
INDEPENDENT COMM BANKERS OF SD DUES $800.00
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC SUPPLIES $100.75
INSIGHT MARKETING DESIGN INC SERVICES $30,130.30
J & B SCREEN PRINTING & TROPHIES SUPPLIES $8,947.25
J H LARSON CO SUPPLIES $7,034.84
JEFF’S VACUUM CENTER SERVICES $127.95
JENKINS LIVING CENTER INC SERVICES $122.50
JOES HEATING & COOLING LLC SERVICES $567.45
JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING SOLUTIONS SERVICES $217,783.91
JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTIONS SERVICES $5,391.36
JOHNSTONE SUPPLY SUPPLIES $3,081.72
JOSTENS INC SUPPLIES $1,949.85
JURGENS PRINTING SUPPLIES $1,520.00
JW PEPPER & SON INC SUPPLIES $2,253.65
K & M TIRE SUPPLIES $162.20
KARL’S TV SUPPLIES $674.99
KELO ADVERTISING $9,881.25
KELOLAND.COM ADVERTISING $4,559.89
KRAMER, SANDI SERVICES $165.00
KSB SCHOOL LAW SERVICES $58.00
KSFY ADVERTISING $2,040.00
KWAT-AM WATERTOWN ADVERTISING $75.00
KXLG-FM ADVERTISING $550.00
LAMAR COMPANIES ADVERTISING $2,870.00
LATC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FEES $24,333.02
LATC BOOKSTORE SUPPLIES $10.78
LATC FOUNDATION REIMBURSE $35,720.20
LATC IMPREST FUND REIMBURSE $20,354.55
LATC TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSE $816.75
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC SUPPLIES $229.96
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INC SUPPLIES $766.51
LEGACY AVIATION SERVICES $803.06
LOOKOUT BOOKS SUPPLIES $148.74
LS CUSTOM WELDING & FAB LLC SERVICES $1,745.00
MACKIN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES SUPPLIES $116.79
MACKSTEEL WAREHOUSE INC SUPPLIES $672.16
MACS HARDWARE SUPPLIES $370.83
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC SUPPLIES $1,810.77
MARKET 65 CHARGES $12,450.24
MARLO BEAUTY SUPPLY SUPPLIES $668.15
MATHESON TRI-GAS INC SUPPLIES $375.14
MAVERICK AIR CENTER SUPPLIES $597.78
MCDONALD’S MEALS $31.88
MCGRAW-HILL LLC SUPPLIES $2,568.70
MCKEEVER’S INC FOOD PURCHASES $872.14
MCKESSON MEDICAL SURGICAL INC SUPPLIES $2,541.57
MENARDS SUPPLIES $4,126.27
MICROBIOLOGICS SUPPLIES $1,345.06
MIDAMERICA BOOKS SUPPLIES $287.40
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS CHARGES $2,385.72
MIDCONTINTENT COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES $1,596.30
MIDWEST ALARM CO INC SERVICES $717.57
MILLS PARTS CENTER SUPPLIES $4,078.59
MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO INC SUPPLIES $2,756.95
NAPA CENTRAL SUPPLIES $10,416.87
NIASE SUPPLIES $368.00
NEW CARBON CO LLC FOOD PURCHASES $91.00
NORDSTROMS AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES $450.00
NORTH CENTRAL SUPPLIES $759.39
NORTH STAR AVIATION SUPPLIES $244.61
NORTHEAST LLC SERVICES $532.88
NORTHLAND COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE SUPPLIES $2,051.00
O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC SUPPLIES $365.88
OFFICE PEEPS INC SUPPLIES $2,110.18
OLSON’S PEST TECHNICIANS SERVICES $95.00
ONENECK IT SOLUTIONS LLC SUPPLIES $40,292.79
P CARD MISC SUPPLIES $33,790.30
PANDORA MEDIA LLC SUPPLIES $537.84
PANTHER SUPPLIES $70.01
PEARSON EDUCATION SUPPLIES $851.07
PEPSI BEVERAGES CO FOOD PURCHASES $1,050.81
PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE FOOD PURCHASES $58,915.78
PERMA BOUND BOOKS SUPPLIES $894.99
PETERS DISTRIBUTING INC SERVICES $292.40
PIGMENT COSMETICS SUPPLIES $14,598.00
PIZZA RANCH WATERTOWN FOOD PURCHASES $1,268.99
PIZZA RANCH MEALS $660.00
PLANKINTON SCHOOL DISTRCT 1-1 SERVICES $2,911.02
PRAIRIE FAMILY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION SERVICES $1,499.00
PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM SUPPLIES $340.00
PRECISION LEADERSHIP GROUP SERVICES $4,500.00
PRESENCELEARNING INC SERVICES $38,560.50
PRO LINE INC SUPPLIES $91.00
PROCARE SOFTWARE LLC CHARGES $89.00
REMEL INC SUPPLIES $634.09
RIDDLES GLASS SERVICES $2,824.32
RUNNINGS FARM & FLEET SUPPLIES $923.80
SALEM PRESS SUPPLIES $109.20
SALESFORCE INC SUPPLIES $19,986.31
SALONONLYSALES SUPPLIES $2,210.11
SCENARIO LEARNING LLC SUPPLIES $219.84
SCHMITT MUSIC SIOUX FALLS SUPPLIES $30.00
SD BANKERS ASSOCIATION SUPPLIES $2,210.62
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TAXES $26,758.98
SD DEPT OF ED FOOD PURCHASES $3,820.36
SD DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES SERVICES $7,769.90
SDACCC DUES $100.00
SDASFAA DUES $75.00
SDCEO CONFERENCE $169.00
SDHSCA FEE $78.00
SDNA SUPPLIES $139.50
SDSU MEAT SCIENCE REGISTRATION $163.83
SDTEA REGISTRATION $100.00
SHARP AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES $1,024.92
SHERATON SIOUX FALLS LODGING $3,942.00
SHERWIN WILLIAMS SUPPLIES $545.18
SIGN PRO SUPPLIES $137.42
SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT SUPPLIES $75.84
SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP ADVERTISING $1,500.00
SIOUX VALLEY COOP SUPPLIES $14,101.96
SNAP ON INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES $115,873.21
SODAK PEST CONTROL SERVICES $955.00
SOUTH DAKOTA FCCLA SUPPLIES $500.00
SOUTH DAKOTA EDUCATORS RISING SUPPLIES $500.00
SOUTH DAKOTA FBLA SPONSOR $900.00
SOUTH DAKOTA FFA SUPPLIES $500.00
SOUTH DAKOTA HOSA SUPPLIES $500.00
SOUTH DAKOTA SKILLSUSA SPONSOR $900.00
SPORTYS PILOT SHOP SUPPLIES $2,956.34
STAR LAUNDRY SERVICES $127.22
STEIN SIGN DISPLAY ADVERTISING $3,800.00
STERN OIL CO INC SUPPLIES $248.49
STEWART SCHOOL SUPPLIES $173.71
STORMWIND LLC SUPPLIES $3,450.00
STRATEGY ARCHITECT LLC, THE SERVICES $750.00
SUBS AND MORE INC FOOD PURCHASES $483.26
SUTTON LAWN & SNOW LLC SERVICES $1,520.00
SWEETWATER SUPPLIES $3,818.00
SWIFTEL COMMUNICATIONS CHARGES $493.93
SYSCO NORTH DAKOTA INC FOOD PURCHASES $13,789.66
T&H REPAIR LLC SERVICES $155.76
TABWRITE LLC SUPPLIES $8.98
TAECKER PLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLIES $130.86
TARGET SUPPLIES $36.00
TEACHERS PAY TEACHERS SUPPLIES $117.85
TEAMBUILDR SUPPLIES $2,400.00
TECHNIQUES INC SUPPLIES $336.17
TITAN MACHINERY SUPPLIES $8,149.21
TOBACCO ROAD TEES LLC SUPPLIES $6,459.80
TRADEMARK UNIFORMS SUPPLIES $1,716.89
TRAINING ROOM SUPPLIES $423.48
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC RENTAL $11,000.00
TRAVERS TOOL CO INC SUPPLIES $1,748.26
TRAVS OUTFITTER ADVERTISING $300.00
TWIN CITY HARDWARE CO SUPPLIES $400.00
TWOTREES TECHNOLOGIES SUPPLIES $8,046.93
ULINE SUPPLIES $2,025.30
UNITED LABORATORIES SUPPLIES $804.78
UPFRAME CREATIVE LLC SERVICES $280.00
UPTOWNE CLEANERS LAUNDRY $405.26
US FOODS INC FOOD PURCHASES $12,993.93
VERIZON WIRELESS CHARGES $2,958.53
VEX ROBOTICS INC SUPPLIES $453.65
VISTAPRINT SUPPLIES $26.53
WALMART SUPPLIES $2,526.98
WARNE PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES $1,569.44
WATERTOWN CURRENT, THE ADVERTISING $2,208.98
WATERTOWN FLOWERS INC SUPPLIES $85.00
WATERTOWN FORD CHRYSLER SERVICES $359.13
WATERTOWN LAWN & GARDEN SUPPLIES $49.00
WATERTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES UTILITIES $135,152.22
WATERTOWN OPTIMIST CLUB SPONSOR $500.00
WATERTOWN REGIONAL LANDFILL SERVICES $19.20
WATERTOWN WHOLESALE SUPPLIES $196.80
WEISMANTEL RENT-ALL RENTAL $895.00
WERFEN USA LLC SUPPLIES $993.43
WEST RIVER BEVERAGE FOOD PURCHASES $72.00
WW TIRE SERVICE SUPPLIES $409.35
TOTAL: $1,835,495.90
ACTION 26157
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following retirements for Board approval.
Roshal Rossman moved that the retirements received from Denise Bowers, Middle School Alternate Education Paraprofessional; Kris O’Brien, High School Librarian; Steve O’Brien, High School English Instructor; Robert Kearney, Bus Driver Mechanic; Troy Terronez, High School Assistant Principal; Pat McClemans, Middle School SPED Instructor and Head Boys Basketball Coach; Marnie Hoftiezer, Occupational Therapist; Yvette Foust, McKinley Kindergarten Instructor; Penny Thyen, High School SPED Instructor, and Sherisse Chilson, Intermediate Instructor, be approved as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26158
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following resignations for Board approval.
Bailey Raml moved that the resignations received from JoAnn Butts, Middle School Assistant Play Director; Madeline Scarlett, High School Yearbook Advisor; Jennifer Karst, Jefferson Paraprofessional; Nicholas Carlson, Middle School Social Studies Instructor, and Dodie Sadler, Lincoln Paraprofessional, be approved as presented. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26159
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following contract recommendations/ addendums and asked for their approval.
K-12 CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS/ADDENDUMS:
Miranda Boyer – addition of MS Asst Play Director, $2,228.00 – $55,973.00
Kristi Herting – ESL Testing – 4 hours @ $25.00/hr – $100.00
Skyler Stanton – Middle School Boys Tennis – $1,856.00
Jeff Moffatt – Assistant Boys Tennis – $3,341.00
Penny Boettcher – Nutrition Services Substitute – $15.75/hr, as needed hours
Roshal Rossman moved the approval of the contract recommendations/addendums as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26160
Bailey Raml moved that the employment of current Superintendent, Dr. Jeff Danielsen, be extended for a two-year contract period, 2026-27 and 2027-28, with specific terms to be determined. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26161
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, provided for Board consideration the 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 is to be traded for sale: Kubota Tractor, 4WD with Loader 54” Bucket, VT SH14808 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Manager of the Watertown School District be authorized to surplus of the listed equipment as allowed by state statute.
Jean Moulton moved the approval of the Surplus Property Resolution as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26162
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board consideration the Johnson Controls Direct Sales Proposal. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the HVAC contract for installation of equipment to accommodate cooling for Lincoln and Jefferson Elementary, in accordance with Johnson Controls/Sourcewell contract #080824-JHN, in the amount of $1,799,290.00, as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26163
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy GBCD Staff Disclosure of Misconduct. Jean Moulton moved that Policy GBCD be approved as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26164
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy GBEA Staff Ethics/Conflict of Interest. Kari Lohr moved that Policy GBEA be approved as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26165
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy GBEBC Internal Controls and Fiscal Code of Ethics. Jean Moulton moved that Policy GBEBC be approved as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26166
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and deletion of Policy GBGA Staff Health. Kari Lohr moved that Policy GBGA be deleted as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26167
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy GBGC Employee Assistance Program. Jean Moulton moved that Policy GBGC be approved as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26168
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy GBGC-P Administrative Procedure. Kari Lohr moved that Policy GBGC-P be approved as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26169
Roshal Rossman moved the approval of the open enrollment requests involving two (2) students 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. Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen noted an early out for Thursday, February 12th with Parent/Teacher Conferences held that day, no school on Friday, February 13th and also no school on Monday, February 16th for President’s Day.
Superintendent Danielsen also noted the Cracker Barrel will be held at 8:00 a.m., Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Winter Farm Show. Information was shared on current legislation facing schools.
Jean Moulton shared information on incentives.
Mr. President:
Our priority is what students learn and how students learn. Since testing is important, then providing students with incentives to do well each day in the classroom supports all learning and testing activities. Sports and athletics push students to do better. Classroom incentives should also do that. Current report cards for grades 1 thru 4 do not provide any incentive for better achievement. Who brought this to my attention — teachers from grade 2, 3, 4, and 5. Students simply give up and do not work to full potential. Is this reflected in test scores? Current report cards only list below proficient, approaching proficient, and proficient. No use of the 4th column which could be Excels, Superior, etc.
Proficient on a grading scale could be as low as a 5 or 6 out of 10 on a worksheet or test. A low standard. I have asked repeatedly to discuss and review School Board Policy IKA grading policy. I have been denied repeatedly. Mr. President I am asking for a formal agenda item to review and discuss grading policy IKA immediately. Right now, it is scheduled as 20 items down a list from tonight. I ask that these comments be entered into the minutes of tonight’s meeting.
WATERTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
BULK FUEL QUOTES
January 14, 2026
No. 1 Diesel Regular Fuel with Ethanol
Company Name Price Per Gallon Price Per Gallon
Sioux Valley Coop $2.81 $2.44
Moe Oil Company No Bid No Bid
Sioux Valley Coop provided the lowest cost per gallon at $2.81 for No. 1 Diesel and $2.44 for Regular Fuel with Ethanol.
February 3, 2026
No. 1 Diesel Regular Fuel with Ethanol
Company Name Price Per Gallon Price Per Gallon
Sioux Valley Coop $3.06 $2.38
Moe Oil Company No Bid No Bid
Sioux Valley Coop provided the lowest cost per gallon at $3.06 for No. 1 Diesel and $2.38 for Regular Fuel with Ethanol.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Roshal Rossman moved that the Board go into executive session for a personnel matter pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(1) at 6:49 p.m. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
The Board returned to regular meeting status at 8:17 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Roshal Rossman moved that the Watertown School Board adjourn its regular meeting at 8:18 p.m. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
By: Heidi Clausen, Business Manager
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