By Watertown Current - June 18, 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, June 8, 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 May 11, 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 May, 2026 as listed below:
Receipts: Taxes, $10,463,409.92; Tuition, $365,821.31; County Sources, $39,223.85; State Aid, $4,422,776.00; Other State Sources; $87,122.86; Federal Sources, $301,431.95; Sales, $440,198.34; Interest on Investment, $163,391.30; Misc., $2,361,319.40; Sales Tax, $18,032.78.
Expenditures: Verified Claims & Expenditures, $2,180,594.85; Salaries, $4,717,443.06.
Cash Balances, May 31, 2026: General Fund $9,604,600.34; Capital Outlay, $4,307,173.37; Special Education, $2,849,170.99; Lake Area Technical College, $10,903,489.98; K-12 Nutrition Services, $204,593.68; LATC Bookstore Services, $575,035.21; LATC Nutrition Services, $346,289.36; LATC Day Care Center, $538,329.40; Concessions, $62,678.83; Drivers Education, $55,308.35; Pre-School Services, $28,002.49.
Custodial Funds: Clubs and Scholarships – Receipts, $113,954.21; Expenditures, $82,393.52; Balance, $552,441.76.
Special Revenue/Internal Service Funds: LATC Financial Aid – Receipts, $978,947.40; Expenditures, $990,432.18; Balance, $5,109.28. Employee Benefit Trust – Receipts, $727,592.13; Expenditures, $843,738.76; Balance, $3,681,479.16.
STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITION
The Watertown School Board recognized the following for their various achievements:
Semifinalist 2026 US Presidential Scholars Program – Whitney Martinsen
LATC DISCUSSION ITEMS
Class of 2025 Graduate Outcomes, Class of 2026 Profile, Summer Enrollment Update – Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented information regarding Class of 2025 graduate outcomes, including employment placement and continued education trends. Sanderson also provided an overview of the Class of 2026 student profile, highlighting enrollment characteristics and program interests of incoming students. Additionally, information was shared on summer enrollment, reviewing current enrollment levels and trends.
ACTION 26250
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented the following resignations for Board approval.
Roshal Rossman moved that the resignations received from Nathan Albertson, General Education Instructor; Jacob Beutler, CNH Trainer; and Rachel Board, Campus Visit Coordinator, be approved as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26251
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented the following contract recommendations/ addendums and asked for their approval.
LATC CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS/ADDENDUMS:
Cheyanne Weber – Internal Operations Support SDMTS – 20 hours/week @ $25.00/hr
Tianna Boone – Lead Admissions Representative – $56,000.00
Dustin Bohn – Custodian – 8 hours/day @ $17.15/hr
Adjunct Instructor
Michael Modahl – ENGL101 – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $3,300.00
Heather Pagel – PSYC100 – 6 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $6,600.00
Mike Thu – EO216 – 2.917 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $3,208.70
Dawn Berner – CSS100 – 0.5 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $550.00
Kerry Stager – BUS236 & BUS246 – 6 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $6,600.00
Kristi Lutgen – MATH103 – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $3,300.00
Ashley Wendler – PN107, Aberdeen – 36 hours @ $40.50/hr – $1,458.00
Kristina Pearson – COMM101 & CSS100 – 4 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $4,400.00
Nathan Albertson – ECON201 – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $3,300.00
Sarah Becker – PSYC101 – 6 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $6,600.00
Christy Randall – CSC102 & MATH100 – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr + 9 credits @ $130.00/cr – $4,470.00
Sherray Hurlbert – CMST101 – 6 credits @ $1,100.00/cr + 3 credits @ $130.00/cr – $6,990.00
Ashley Alfonso – PN111, Aberdeen – 50 hours @ $40.50/hr – $2,025.00
Carlyn Ross – PN107 & PN111, Pierre – 65 hours @ $40.50/hr – $2,632.50
Amanda Culhane – ENT210A – 1.25 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $1,375.00
McKenzie LeBlanc – ECON105 – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $3,300.00
Temporary/Part Time
Avah Grismer – Childcare Worker I – up to 30 hours/week @ $15.75/hr
Bailey Raml moved that the contract recommendations/addendums be approved as presented. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26252
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented the following termination for Board approval.
Roshal Rossman moved that the termination of Georgia Buss be approved as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26253
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented the following stipend request for Board approval. Bailey Raml moved the approval of the stipend request received from Kory Hall for three (3) credits at $108.00 per credit, as presented. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26254
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented for Board authorization to bid for an airplane. Kari Lohr moved the approval to bid for one single-engine airplane for the Aviation program, as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26255
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented for Board authorization to bid for trauma manikins. Jean Moulton moved the approval to bid for two trauma manikins for the Surgical Technology program, as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26256
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented for Board consideration the approval of the bid received from Gray Construction for the Ag Commodity Risk Management Lab renovation. Kari Lohr moved the approval of alternative #1 at the base bid of $220,500.00, and a construction contingency of $11,500.00, for a total cost of $232,000.00, as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26257
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented for Board authorization to purchase furniture for the Ag Commodity Risk Management Lab. Jean Moulton moved the approval to purchase furniture from Office Peeps through the State contract, #17516, at a cost of $66,006.53, as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26258
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented for Board authorization to purchase instructional technology for the Ag Commodity Risk Management Lab. Kari Lohr moved the approval to purchase instructional technology from Bluum Technology through the Cooperative Purchasing Connection contract, #25.3-BLU, at a cost of $114,989.73, as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26259
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented for Board authorization to direct purchase airplane engines, not to exceed $160,000.00. Jean Moulton moved the approval to purchase airplane engines for the Aviation program as no bids were received. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26260
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented for Board consideration the approval of the bid received for custodial cleaning services. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the bid received from ATS Facility Services in the amount of $64,716.00, as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26261
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented 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 Automotive Technology item is to be disposed of: 1 Alignment Rack, VT 19065
AND WHEREAS, the following Diesel Technology item is to be disposed of: 1 Dynamometer, Chassis Control System, VT 18302
AND WHEREAS, the following Energy Technology items are to be disposed of: 3 Process Control Systems, VT 16306, VT 16307, VT 16311, 1 Boiler Trainer, VT 16526, 1 Combustion Technology Simulator, VT 16527, 1 Turbine Generator Simulator, VT 16528, 1 Electrical Generation Trainer, VT 16529, 1 Steam Turbine Power System Trainer, VT 17237
AND WHEREAS, the following Law Enforcement items have value and are to be sold: 1 Vehicle, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, LATI-67-5185, 1 Vehicle, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria, LATI-76-8361
AND WHEREAS, the following Law Enforcement item is no longer of use and is to be returned to the State of South Dakota Highway Patrol division: 1 Vehicle, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria, LATI-83-9876
AND WHEREAS, the following Precision Machining item is to be disposed of: 1 Vertical Mill Center, VT 18779
AND WHERAS, the following Robotics items are to be disposed of: 11 Soldering Stations, VT 12436 – VT 12446, 1 CNC Mill, VT 16880, 1 CNC Lathe, VT 16881
AND WHEREAS, the following Robotics item has value and is to be sold: 1 Advantage Filter Unit, VT 19291
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Manager of the Watertown School District be authorized to sell, trade and dispose of the listed property as allowed by statute.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following individuals be appointed as appraisers of the surplus equipment noted to be sold: Shane Ortmeier, Brooks Jacobsen, and Chad Stahl.
Jean Moulton moved the approval of the Surplus Property Resolution as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26262
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented for Board consideration the Land Lease Agreement. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the Lease Agreement with Duininck, Inc., for a ten-year term in support of the Heavy Equipment Operator and Commercial Driving Licensing programs, as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26263
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented for Board consideration one (1) Equipment Lease Agreement in relation to the Heavy Equipment Operator program. Jean Moulton moved the approval of the lease with TranSource for a wheel loader, as presented. Kari Lohr 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 June 24th at 5:45 p.m. with a budget meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Strategic Plan Update – Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented the Strategic Plan and covered highlights and accomplishments from the 2025-2026 school year.
First Reading of Policies – Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its first reading policies EF Food Service Management, GBED Tobacco Free District, IGBI Assignment to Alternative Setting, IKA Grading, JHCD Administration of Medications to Students, JHCD-E Administration of Medications to Students Consent Form, JHCDA Student Self-Administration of Asthma, Anaphylaxis, or Diabetes Medication, JHCDA-E Student Self-Administration of Asthma, Anaphylaxis, or Diabetes Medication Authorization Form, and JHG Reporting Child Abuse. Jean Moulton provided comments and feedback regarding Policy IKA Grading. The Board engaged in general discussion concerning the policy and related considerations.
ACTION 26264
Bailey Raml moved the approval of the verified claims and salaries for the month of May, 2026 as presented. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
1ST CHOICE AUTO WASH SUPPLIES $220.00
3D-FUEL SUPPLIES $2,087.26
4IMPRINT INC SUPPLIES $754.17
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LEASE $9,226.49
A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO INC SUPPLIES $2,318.48
AAMA FEE $1,125.00
AD-STAR SUPPLIES $12,677.20
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS SUPPLIES $399.23
ADVANTAGE RVS ADVERTISING $300.00
AGTAC SERVICES LLC SERVICES $21,700.00
AGWRX COOPERATIVE SUPPLIES $703.94
AIRCRAFT SPRUCE & SPECIALTY CO SUPPLIES $551.30
ALL SEASONS INC SERVICES $1,302.50
AMAZON SUPPLIES $67,320.11
AMERICAN LEGION STATE HEADQUARTERS SUPPLIES $220.00
ANDOR INC SERVICES $2,454.46
APPLE INC SUPPLIES $1,797.00
ARTISANS SUPPLIES $2,857.42
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS SUPPLIES $6,360.00
AUDIO CONNECTIONS SERVICES $360.00
AUTO VALUE SUPPLIES $1,782.25
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND GEAR SUPPLIES $101.55
AUTOMATIONDIRECT.COM INC SUPPLIES $1,000.00
BANTZ GOSCH & CREMER LLC SERVICES $2,380.00
BARTON SOLVENTS INC SUPPLIES $668.47
BATTERIES UNLIMITED SUPPLIES $205.00
BECKMAN-COULTER INC SUPPLIES $3,750.00
BENDIX TECHNOLOGY CENTER CHARGES $1,212.41
BETTER ME COUNSELING & CONSULTING SERVICES $1,600.50
BETTERBUILT LLC SERVICES $900.00
BHSSC SERVICES $2,040.00
BIKE SHOP, THE SERVICES $1,500.00
BILLION AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES $463.11
BIMBO BAKERIES FOOD PURCHASES $1,714.06
BLICK ART MATERIALS SUPPLIES $1,915.97
BLUEPEAK CHARGES $3,126.88
BOBS PIANO SERVICE INC SERVICES $525.00
BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC SUPPLIES $272.12
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WATERTOWN SPONSOR $1,200.00
BRIAN’S GLASS & DOOR LLC SUPPLIES $2,255.52
BROOKINGS EQUIPMENT INC SUPPLIES $10,500.00
BROTHERHOOD ARMS SUPPLIES $216.30
BULLDOG BRANDING SUPPLIES $234.00
BULLER FIXTURE CO SERVICES $44,147.61
BUTLER MACHINERY CO EQUIPMENT $27,415.97
C & S PEST CONTROL LLC SERVICES $110.00
C&C CUSTOM AIRCRAFT INTERIORS SUPPLIES $2,500.00
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY SUPPLIES $502.29
CASEYS GENERAL STORE SUPPLIES $21.72
CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING CO OF FARGO LLC FOOD $13,881.06
CASHWAY LUMBER INC SUPPLIES $73.94
CENGAGE LEARNING INC SUPPLIES $5,117.00
CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS SUPPLIES $236.00
CHESTERMAN COMPANY FOOD PURCHASES $3,551.57
CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF SOUTH DAKOTA SERVICES $3,376.38
CINTAS CORP SUPPLIES $6,261.86
CITY OF WATERTOWN SERVICES $10,357.52
CLUBHOUSE HOTEL & SUITES – PIERRE LODGING $801.60
CODINGTON COUNTY TREASURER TAXES $6.21
CODINGTON-CLARK ELECTRIC CO-OP INC CHARGES $46.89
COLE PAPERS INC SUPPLIES $660.57
COLLEGE HOUSE SUPPLIES $1,508.51
COLOURS 58 SUPPLIES $1,999.96
CONNECT TELETHERAPY SERVICES $1,900.00
CONTINENTAL PRESS SUPPLIES $3,606.96
CORPORATE TRANSLATION SERVICES INC SUPPLIES $46.17
COUNTY FAIR FOOD PURCHASES $1,186.53
CREATIVE REWARDS & SPECIALTIES SUPPLIES $754.00
CTWSI SERVICES $2,080.68
CULLIGAN OF WATERTOWN SUPPLIES $259.00
CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE SUPPLIES $134.00
D K DIESEL INJECTION INC SUPPLIES $0.77
DAKOTA DATA SHRED SERVICES $40.00
DAKOTA PORTABLE TOILETS INC SERVICES $1,298.00
DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP SUPPLIES $237.35
DAKOTA WELDING SERVICES $1,368.49
DAYSMART SOFTWARE LLC SUPPLIES $10.62
DEMCO INC SUPPLIES $1,016.07
DEMPSEY’S SUPPLIES $131.32
DEPENDABLE SANITATION INC SERVICES $9,436.40
DOLL DISTRIBUTING LLC FOOD PURCHASES $491.50
DOLLAR TREE STORES INC SUPPLIES $52.29
DOUBLETREE HOTELS – RAPID CITY LODGING $103.00
DOWNS GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LLC CHARGES $1,000.00
DREAMCATCHERS SUPPLIES $300.00
DRISKILL, STACY SERVICES $1,475.00
DUANE’S FLOOR COVERING LLC SERVICES $22,754.00
DUENWALD TRANSPORTATION LLC TRAVEL $19,405.44
DUININCK SERVICES $1,910.59
EAST RIVER TACTICAL LLC SUPPLIES $3,966.00
EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY FOOD PURCHASES $7,191.56
ECOLAB PEST ELIMINATION DIV SERVICES $79.84
ELEVATED AVIATION SERVICES SERVICES $5,044.49
EMBERLINE PRESS INC SERVICES $43.00
ENGELSTAD ELECTRIC CO SERVICES $20,790.29
FAST THREADS SUPPLIES $510.00
FISCHER SCIENTIFIC SUPPLIES $430.80
FISDAP SUPPLIES $756.00
FISHNET MARKETING LLC SERVICES $3,500.00
FLEETPRIDE SUPPLIES $280.15
FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS LLC SUPPLIES $531.19
FORD PRO CHARGES $152.00
FSBPT SUPPLIES $594.00
GOPHER SUPPLIES $3,862.47
GRAINGER SUPPLIES $108.62
GRAY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES $80,485.00
HALO BRANDED SOLUTIONS INC SUPPLIES $173.39
HARBOR FREIGHT SUPPLIES $19.96
HAYES AVIATION LLC SERVICES $40,169.62
HIBU INC CHARGES $89.00
HILLCREST GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB SUPPLIES $60.00
HILLSVIEW GOLF COURSE SUPPLIES $25.00
HILLYARD INC SUPPLIES $31,745.49
HOBBY LOBBY SUPPLIES $149.40
HOLIDAY INN CITY CENTRE LODGING $122.67
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES LODGING $571.90
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LODGING $614.05
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LODGING $452.00
HORNING S&T INC MEALS $485.00
HOWARD AVIATION LLC SUPPLIES $104.96
HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY SERVICES $12,752.00
HY-VEE FOOD STORE #1871 FOOD PURCHASES $2,573.68
I STATE TRUCK CENTER SUPPLIES $57.62
INDUSTRIAL ARTS SUPPLY SUPPLIES $56.46
INSIGHT MARKETING DESIGN INC SERVICES $29,766.10
INSTRUMENTALIST AWARDS LLC SUPPLIES $93.00
J & B SCREEN PRINTING & TROPHIES SUPPLIES $312.50
J H LARSON CO SUPPLIES $301.25
J RIECK MUSIC EQUIPMENT $2,399.00
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL SUPPLIES $1,244.38
JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING SOLUTIONS SERVICES $640,594.05
JOHNSON FITNESS & WELLNESS SUPPLIES $5,675.00
JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING LLC SUPPLIES $1,038.01
JOSTENS INC SUPPLIES $204.95
JOURNEYED.COM INC SUPPLIES $159.93
JURGENS PRINTING SUPPLIES $211.00
JW PEPPER & SON INC SUPPLIES $1,422.55
KAESER & BLAIR INC SUPPLIES $178.81
KARL’S TV SUPPLIES $120.00
KXLG-FM ADVERTISING $1,850.00
L&R AUTO AND ACCESSORIES LLC SUPPLIES $900.00
LAKE AREA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY SPONSOR $2,500.00
LAKEVIEW GOLF COURSE SUPPLIES $30.90
LAMAR COMPANIES ADVERTISING $2,870.00
LAMB SALES SUPPLIES $950.71
LAMINATION DEPOT SUPPLIES $947.28
LATC BOOKSTORE SUPPLIES $6,125.52
LATC FOUNDATION REIMBURSE $3,033.68
LATC IMPREST FUND REIMBURSE $7,762.82
LATC PARTS DEPT SUPPLIES $14,344.34
LATC TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSE $401.72
LES SCHWAB TIRES SUPPLIES $6,589.38
LIFT PRO EQUIPMENT CO INC SERVICES $3,370.70
LINDNER MUSIC SUPPLIES $120.00
LITTLE ARMS STUDIOS SUPPLIES $1,483.30
LOCKSMITH AND MORE LLC SUPPLIES $60.00
MACKSTEEL WAREHOUSE INC SUPPLIES $7,483.04
MACS HARDWARE SUPPLIES $227.60
MAHOWALD LAWN CARE LLC SERVICES $892.50
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC CHARGES $418.94
MARCOS PIZZA MEALS $68.13
MARKET 65 CHARGES $1,797.16
MARLO BEAUTY SUPPLY SUPPLIES $2,906.28
MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE REGISTRATION $350.00
MATTERPORT SUPPLIES $631.00
MAVERICK AIR CENTER SUPPLIES $2,289.71
MCCORMACK DISTRIBUTING CO INC SUPPLIES $165.32
MCFARLANE AVIATION INC SUPPLIES $940.11
MCKEEVER’S INC FOOD PURCHASES $207.00
MCMASTER CARR SUPPLIES $598.48
MEALTIME SERVICES $2,976.00
MENARDS SUPPLIES $5,117.67
MIDAMERICA BOOKS SUPPLIES $467.10
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS CHARGES $2,540.83
MIDSTATES GROUP SUPPLIES $1,785.17
MILLS PARTS CENTER SUPPLIES $583.12
MOUNTAIN MEASUREMENT INC SERVICES $962.00
MR APPLIANCE SERVICES $613.19
MRG HAUFF SUPPLIES $2,432.65
MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO INC SUPPLIES $2,181.68
MUSTANG AVIATION SUPPLIES $250.26
NAPA CENTRAL SUPPLIES $3,012.75
NASFAA REGISTRATION $350.00
NATL SPEECH AND DEBATE ASSOCIATION SUPPLIES $1,375.00
NBFSPQ INC REGISTRATION $320.00
NIPPON SANSO MATHESON INC SUPPLIES $73.14
NORCOSTCO INC SUPPLIES $215.90
NORTHWEST MACHINE SUPPLIES $10,680.00
NYBERGS ACE WATERTOWN SUPPLIES $184.23
O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC SUPPLIES $413.63
OFFICE PEEPS INC SUPPLIES $7,143.55
P CARD MISC SUPPLIES $43,909.34
PANTHER SUPPLIES $3,531.30
PEARSON EDUCATION SUPPLIES $389.88
PEPSI BEVERAGES CO SUPPLIES $1,289.51
PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE FOOD PURCHASES $8,604.56
PERFORMANCE TOWING SERVICES $285.00
PIZZA RANCH WATERTOWN FOOD PURCHASES $921.04
PLANK ROAD PUBLISHING SUPPLIES $67.35
PLANKINTON SCHOOL DISTRCT 1-1 SERVICES $415.86
POMPS TIRE SERVICE INC SUPPLIES $132.00
PRESENCELEARNING INC SERVICES $44,558.80
PRINT EM NOW SUPPLIES $6,322.88
PRISMRBS SUPPLIES $54.54
PROCARE SOFTWARE LLC CHARGES $89.00
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY SUPPLIES $98.00
QUIA CORP SUPPLIES $99.00
QUICK CARE SERVICES $255.00
RAPID CITY RECREATION DEPT SUPPLIES $1,050.00
REALLY GOOD STUFF LLC SUPPLIES $252.96
RIDDLES GLASS SERVICES $986.80
RIVERSIDE INSIGHTS SERVICES $1,591.00
ROCHESTER 100 INC SUPPLIES $288.83
RON’S SAW SALES SUPPLIES $14.99
RUNNINGS FARM & FLEET SUPPLIES $2,085.82
SADDLEBACK EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHING SUPPLIES $375.42
SALONONLYSALES SUPPLIES $3,986.83
SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY INC SUPPLIES $422.53
SCHOOL SPECIALTY LLC SUPPLIES $248.29
SD DENTAL ASSOCIATION DUES $790.00
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TAXES $18,032.78
SD DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES SERVICES $7,803.10
SD DEPT OF LABOR AND REGULATION CHARGES $14.55
SDACTE DUES $435.00
SDCEO CONFERENCE $73.00
SDHSAA SUPPLIES $344.00
SHARP AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES $468.00
SHERWIN WILLIAMS SUPPLIES $565.84
SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP ADVERTISING $1,500.00
SIOUX VALLEY COOP SUPPLIES $37,619.52
SIOUX VALLEY GREENHOUSES SUPPLIES $251.45
SMILEMAKERS SUPPLIES $72.98
SNA DEPOSITORY DUES $618.00
SNAP ON INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES $60,178.61
SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS SUPPLIES $628.35
SOUTH DAKOTA HOSA SPONSORSHIP $350.00
SOUTHEAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE SERVICES $15,620.00
STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO SUPPLIES $3,440.00
STAR LAUNDRY SERVICES $180.27
STEIN SIGN DISPLAY ADVERTISING $3,175.00
SUMMIT QUALITY CONSULTING SERVICES $3,750.00
SUTTON LAWN & SNOW LLC SERVICES $60.00
SWAY MEDICAL SUPPLIES $359.10
SWIFTEL COMMUNICATIONS CHARGES $146.86
SYSCO NORTH DAKOTA INC FOOD PURCHASES $2,829.13
T&H REPAIR LLC SERVICES $312.68
TAECKER PLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLIES $14.93
TARGET SUPPLIES $161.79
TEACHER CREATED RESOURCES SUPPLIES $46.96
TEACHERS PAY TEACHERS SUPPLIES $153.12
TEACHWELL SOLUTIONS SERVICES $21,910.00
TITAN MACHINERY SUPPLIES $14,888.72
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC RENTAL $5,000.00
TRAVERS TOOL CO INC SUPPLIES $585.79
TRAVS OUTFITTER ADVERTISING $450.00
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE SUPPLIES $59.06
TRUGREEN SERVICES $2,349.00
TWO TEN TWENTY PIZZA INC FOOD PURCHASES $435.58
ULTRADENT PRODUCTS INC SUPPLIES $540.24
UPS STORE, THE SUPPLIES $484.74
US BANK CHARGES $950.00
US FOODS INC FOOD PURCHASES $7,182.51
US POSTAL SERVICE FEE $670.00
VERIZON WIRELESS CHARGES $6,727.15
VEX ROBOTICS INC SUPPLIES $1,294.50
VOLZKE SALES LLC SUPPLIES $175.65
WALMART SUPPLIES $4,579.15
WALSWORTH SUPPLIES $15,590.91
WATERTOWN CURRENT, THE ADVERTISING $1,158.30
WATERTOWN FORD CHRYSLER SUPPLIES $3,416.61
WATERTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES UTILITIES $106,432.62
WATERTOWN OPTIMIST CLUB SPONSOR $500.00
WATERTOWN REGIONAL LANDFILL CHARGES $1.80
WATERTOWN WHOLESALE SUPPLIES $99.90
WEISMANTEL RENT-ALL RENTAL $1,190.00
WESTERN PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES SUPPLIES $24.00
WESTJET AIR CENTER SUPPLIES $369.05
WTN SCHL DIST CONCESSION SERVICES CHARGES $1,765.00
WTN SCHL DIST NUTRITION SERVICES CHARGES $3,320.99
WTN SCHL DIST SERVICES $56,114.40
WW TIRE SERVICE SERVICES $1,891.35
TOTAL: $1,928,612.74
ACTION 26265
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following resignations for Board approval.
Roshal Rossman moved that the resignations received from Tyus Hanson, High School Social Studies Instructor and Assistant Middle School Track Coach; Nathan Albertson, 6th Grade Basketball Coach; Makenna Lambert, McKinley Paraprofessional; Kelsey Kann, McKinley Paraprofessional; Anna Engels, Middle School 18-21 Paraprofessional; Daniel Morgan, Mellette Paraprofessional; Cameron Hanson, McKinley Paraprofessional; Gabrielle Englund, Lincoln Paraprofessional; Lisa Keller, High School Paraprofessional; and Aaron Kinowski, Intermediate Assistant Principal, be approved as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26266
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following contract recommendations/ addendums and asked for their approval.
K-12 CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS/ADDENDUMS:
Krista McCorkle – National Board Certification – $1,000.00
Andrine Ward – National Board Certification – $1,000.00
Tomas Brist – Destination Imagination Advisor – $1,485.00
Katie Kruse – Middle School Advisory – 7 hours @ $26.00/hr – $182.00
Travis Trooien – Social Studies Instructor, High School – $51,500.00
Alex Couser – District Mechanic – $74,500.00
Bailey Busskohl – Lane change from BS to BS+16, $1,290.00 – $56,253.00
Sarah Jarman – Elementary Instructor, Jefferson – $54,207.00
Brenna Helkenn – ESL Summer School Paraprofessional – 48 hours @ $15.80/hr – $758.40
Stacy Noeldner – ESL Summer School Paraprofessional – 48 hours @ $21.32/hr – $1,023.36
Kelsey Heller – Addition of Head Football Cheer, $2,228.00 – $64,037.00
Rachel Board – Social Studies Instructor, High School – $52,583.00
Tanner Campos – PE/Health Instructor, Middle School – $51,500.00
Dale Plunkett – Nutrition Services, High School – 8 hours/day @ $18.25/hr
Karen Stahlke – Administrative Assistant, Middle School – 8 hours/day @ $18.50/hr
Katie Talsma – Lane change from BS to MA, $3,140.00 – $54,909.00
Becky Zebroski – Middle School Department Co-Chair – $310.00
Malory Hoffmann – Middle School Department Co-Chair – $310.00
Amanda Miley – Mentor Stipend – $150.00
Makenna Lambert – Mandt Refresher Training – 4 hours @ $26.00/hr – $104.00
Karsyn Jangula – Mandt Training – 8 hours @ $26.00/hr – $208.00
Rachel Board – SS Curriculum – 21 hours @ $26.00/hr – $546.00
Travis Trooien – SS Curriculum – 21 hours @ $26.00/hr – $546.00
Cindy Wientjes – Math Curriculum – 7 hours @ $26.00/hr – $182.00
Scott Davis – DD Miller Sound and Lighting – Regular rate of $21.43/hr or overtime rate of $32.15/hr not to exceed $7,424.00/year
Scott Davis – HS Fall Play Assistant Director – Regular rate of $21.43/hr or overtime rate of $32.15/hr not to exceed $2,669.00/year
Scott Davis – HS one-Act Play Assistant Director – Regular rate of $21.43/hr or overtime rate of $32.15/hr not to exceed $2,287.00/year
Scott Davis – HS Spring Play Assistant Director – Regular rate of $21.43/hr or overtime rate of $32.15/hr not to exceed $2,669.00/year
Stacy Briggs – Co MS Club Advisor – Regular rate of $37.17/hr or overtime rate of $55.76/hr not to exceed $742.50/year
Michelle Olson – HS Club Advisor – $1,485.00
Shannon Elverud – Head Girls Soccer Coach – $4,826.00
Cory Neale – Head Girls Golf Coach – $5,469.00
Cory Neale – Head Boys Golf Coach – $4,956.00
Vicky Fisher – Head Gymnastics Coach – Regular rate of $17.35/hr or overtime rate of $26.03/hr not to exceed $7,919.00/year
Abbi Lenssen – Assistant Gymnastics Coach – $4,084.00
Aaron Althoff – Assistant Wrestling Coach – $5,155.00
Aaron Althoff – Elementary Wrestling Coach – $990.00
Dexter Gaikowski – Head Girls Wrestling Coach – $6,906.00
Nick O’Connor – Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach – $4,618.00
Nick O’Connor – Elementary Wrestling Coach – $768.00
Konnor King – Middle School Assistant Wrestling – $3,063.00
Amber Degarmo – Assistant Middle School Girls Basketball Coach – $3,267.00
Thomas Mattingly – Head Sophomore Boys Basketball Coach – $5,444.00
Thomas Mattingly – Assistant Middle School Football Coach – $3,960.00
Carolyn Fraher – Varsity Comp Dance – $5,012.00
Ryan Remmers – Arrow TV – $2,599.00
Brandon Hooth – Assistant Varsity Football Coach – $4,574.00
Cody Collier – Assistant Boys Soccer Coach – $3,341.00
Jennifer Bender – Communication and Marketing Services – $2,500.00
Mark Vaux – Assistant Girls Soccer Coach – $4,121.00
Skyler Stanton – Middle School Tennis Coach – $1,856.00
Jeff Moffatt – Assistant Boys Tennis Coach – $3,341.00
Alexis Ceroll – Assistant Comp Cheer – Regular rate of $18.10/hr or overtime rate of $27.15/hr not to exceed $2,413.00/year
Marcus Heggelund – Assistant Middle School Girls Basketball Coach – Regular rate of $18.15/hr or overtime rate of $27.23/hr not to exceed $2,970.00/year
Natasha Hinman – Counselor, High School – $64,316.00
Amanda Spaniol – State Mentor (2 mentees) – $2,640.00
Katie Kruse – State Mentor – $1,320.00
High School Department Chair – $930.00
Noelle Vainikka
Jessica Jans
Jennifer Burns
Susan Fairchild
Danielle Harms
Kaitlynn Krack
Katie Toben
Heather Fischer
Kyle Downey
Chelsea Brink
Mackenzie Buelow
Middle School Department Chair – $620.00
Kim Rohde
Erin McBurney
Erica Paulson
Erin Johnson
Chad Rohde
Katie Kruse
Mentor Stipend – $100.00
Jenny Flatten
Becky Zebroski
Amanda Spaniol
Curriculum Partner – 3 hours @ $26.00/hr – $78.00
Edie Baldwin
Kiara Borkhuis
Kristin Dahl
Danielle Harms
Akilah Kienow
Tiffany Nicola
Kris O’Brien
New Teacher Academy – 40 hours @ $26.00/hr – $1,040.00
Amy Anderson
Sarah Jarman
Rachel Board
Natasha Hinman
Karsyn Jangula
Megan Kosak
Makenna Lambert
Travis Trooien
Science of Reading Training – 7 hours @ $26.00/hr – $182.00
Amy Anderson
Megan Kosak
Makenna Lambert
Travis Trooien
SIOP Training – 8 hours @ $26.00/hr – $208.00
Amy Anderson
Rachel Board
Megan Kosak
Makenna Lambert
Travis Trooien
Dual Credit Classes – $750.00
Susan Fairchild
Kaitlynn Krack
Danielle Harms
State Mentor – $1,500.00
Chrissy Hakeman
Wendy Kluver
Erin McBurney
Laura Asmussen
Kaylee St. Sauver
Michelle Pieper
Jennifer Burns
Ashley Zepeda
Cristina Brandsrud
Renee Meland
Tammy Zubke
Kaitlynn Krack
Jenah Hanson
Yvette Foust
Shanon Manley
Holly Grimsrud
Brenda Ingalls
Patti Johnson
Sarah Kantrud
James Clendenin
Bailey Raml moved the approval of the contract recommendations/addendums as presented. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26267
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following stipend requests for Board approval. Roshal Rossman moved the approval of the stipend requests received from Clay Busskohl for three (3) credits, Bailey Busskohl for three (3) credits, Wendy Johnson for three (3) credits, and Sadie Moran for six (6) credits, at $108.00 per credit, as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26268
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board consideration the Procurement Plan for Child Nutrition Services. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the Procurement Plan, as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26269
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board consideration the Teachwell Solutions Services Agreement for the 2026-27 speech language services. Jean Moulton moved the approval of the agreement as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26270
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board consideration the Presence Learning Services Agreement for the 2026-27 speech language services. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the agreement as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26271
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board consideration the Teachwell Solutions Services Agreement for the 2026-27 occupational therapy services. Jean Moulton moved the approval of the agreement as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26272
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented and reviewed the 2025-26 Supplemental Budget and asked for Board consideration.
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: Ad Valorem Taxes $92,650.00
State Aid ($654,310.00)
Transfer In ($150,000.00)
Custodial Fund Revenue $395,000.00
Use of Cash on Hand $422,660.00
$106,000.00
Expenditures: Custodial Fund Expense $395,000.00
Transfer Out ($150,000.00)
Textbooks ($30,000.00)
Unemployment ($20,000.00)
Gas and Oil ($60,000.00)
Northeast Tech Assessment ($29,000.00)
$106,000.00
Capital Outlay
Revenue: Insurance Reimbursement $84,175.00
Sale of Surplus Technology $72,380.00
Use of Cash on Hand $1,278,995.00
$1,435,550.00
Expenditures: Air Conditioning – Lincoln & Jefferson $1,585,550.00
Transfer Out ($150,000.00)
$1,435,550.00
Special Education
Revenue: State Aid ($480,130.00)
Use of Cash on Hand $480,130.00
$0.00
Concessions
Revenue: Sales $53,750.00
$53,750.00
Expenditures: Food Purchases $53,750.00
$53,750.00
Lake Area Technical College
Revenue: Custodial Fund Revenue $286,520.00
Resale $14,000.00
State Equipment Funds ($809,612.00)
ATE Federal $12,500.00
Use of Cash on Hand $147,075.00
($349,517.00)
Expenditures: Custodial Fund Expense $286,520.00
Salary & Benefits – Programs $85,983.00
Equipment Reallocation – Programs ($645,056.00)
Parts Resale $58,000.00
Travel $25,425.00
Supplies – Programs $46,987.00
Building and Maintenance ($251,350.00)
Purchased and Contracted Services – Programs $43,974.00
($349,517.00)
LATC Bookstore Services
Revenue: Inventory $410,455.00
$410,455.00
Expenditures: Resale $410,455.00
$410,455.00
LATC Nutrition Service
Revenue: Inventory $86,700.00
$86,700.00
Expenditures: Food Purchases $35,000.00
Equipment $51,700.00
$86,700.00
Employee Benefit Trust
Revenue: Use of Cash on Hand $500,000.00
$500,000.00
Expenditures: Claims $500,000.00
$500,000.00
Jean Moulton moved the approval of the 2025-26 Supplemental Budget as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26273
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board consideration the Arrow TV Contract Amendment. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the amendment with Dakotaland as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26274
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board approval the Special Education Comprehensive Plan. Jean Moulton moved the approval of the Comprehensive Plan as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26275
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy AEA Tobacco and Vaping Free Schools. Kari Lohr moved that Policy AEA be approved as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26276
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy IIBH Online Education. Jean Moulton moved that Policy IIBH be approved as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26277
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy IKE Promotion and Retention of Students. Kari Lohr moved that Policy IKE be approved as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26278
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy IMG Procedures for Service Animals. Jean Moulton moved the approval of Policy IMG as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26279
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy ING Animals in School. Kari Lohr moved the approval of Policy ING as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented the School Board with the Enrollment Report and Nutrition Report. Superintendent Danielsen noted the July Board meeting is Monday, July 13th with Budget Hearing at 5:00 p.m.
WATERTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
BULK FUEL QUOTES
May 14, 2026
No. 2 Diesel Regular Fuel with Ethanol
Company Name Price Per Gallon Price Per Gallon
Sioux Valley Coop $4.484 $4.178
Moe Oil Company $4.55 No Bid
Sioux Valley Coop provided the lowest price per gallon at $4.484 for No. 2 Diesel and $4.178 for Regular Fuel with Ethanol.
May 14, 2026
No. 2 Dyed Diesel
Company Name Price Per Gallon
Sioux Valley Coop $4.74
Moe Oil Company No Bid
Sioux Valley Coop provided the lowest price at $4.74 per gallon for No. 2 Dyed Diesel Fuel.
ADJOURNMENT
Jean Moulton moved that the Watertown School Board adjourn its regular meeting at 7:04 p.m. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
By: Heidi Clausen, Business Manager
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