By Watertown Current - March 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, March 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 February 9, 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 February, 2026 as listed below:
Receipts: Taxes, $497,724.45; Tuition, $710,805.05; County Sources, $72,916.10; State Aid, $1,205,636.00; Other State Sources; $764,515.69; Federal Sources, $126,793.18; Sales, $454,865.01; Interest on Investment, $22,571.23; Misc., $1,216,956.11; Sales Tax, $18,869.52.
Expenditures: Verified Claims & Expenditures, $1,826,918.76; Salaries, $4,652,339.56.
Cash Balances, February 28, 2026: General Fund $5,547,291.63; Capital Outlay, $1,986,256.86; Special Education, $2,235,435.99; Lake Area Technical College, $9,441,573.28; K-12 Nutrition Services, $177,336.68; LATC Bookstore Services, $1,054,089.23; LATC Nutrition Services, $368,100.67; LATC Day Care Center, $507,467.88; Concessions, $56,573.62; Drivers Education, $34,911.99; Pre-School Services, $26,853.48.
Custodial Funds: Clubs and Scholarships – Receipts, $80,624.13; Expenditures, $20,974.08; Balance, $550,235.60.
Special Revenue/Internal Service Funds: LATC Financial Aid – Receipts, $790,106.72; Expenditures, $797,660.28; Balance, $10,528.48. Employee Benefit Trust – Receipts, $769,985.54; Expenditures, $363,732.42; Balance, $3,822,298.65.
STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITION
The Watertown School Board recognized the following for their various achievements:
Cross Country Academic All-State – Tucker Lunde and Emma Reihe
Cross Country All-State – Dane Stark
Volleyball Academic All-State – Kynsee Russell, Ava Lee, Siri Bach, and Anna Hirtz
Volleyball All-State 2nd Team – Andi Olson
Volleyball All-Tournament – Kynsee Russell
LATC DISCUSSION ITEM
Legislative Update – Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented a legislative update, highlighting House Bill 1202, which did not pass and would have provided a one-time state appropriation of $5.2 million to support the launch of a Trades Center on campus.
ACTION 26170
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented the following resignations for Board approval.
Roshal Rossman moved that the resignations received from Heidi Mayo, Catering Coordinator; Wyatt DeJong, SD FFA Executive Secretary; and Claire Schmidt, Nursing Instructor, be approved as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26171
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented the following contract recommendations/ addendums and asked for their approval.
LATC CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS/ADDENDUMS:
Ryley Serreyn – MFR Lab Assistant and CPR Instructor – $29.90/hr, as assigned hours
Jeneba Sheriff – Child Care Worker I – up to 30 hours/week @ $15.20/hr
Adjunct Instructor
Thad Jurgens – Auto Body Paint Tech Lab Aide – up to 155 hours @ $22.44/hr – $3,478.20
Tim LaFramboise – HEO Lab Aide – up to 150 hours @ $29.90/hr – $4,485.00
Mitchell Halling – CIS215 – 9 credits @ $130.00/cr – $1,170.00
Keri Skroch – AG214 & AGR163 – 13 credits @ $130.00/cr – $1,690.00
Bobbie Talcott – BUS213 & BUS220 – 6 credits @ $1,100.00/cr + 9 credits @ $130.00/cr – $7,770.00
Carlyn Ross – PN114 Nursing Clinical, Pierre – 108 hours @ $40.50/hr – $4,374.00
Evan Schoenfeld – LE245 – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $3,300.00
Megan Schouwenburg – DA Lab Aide – 228 hours @ $22.44/hr – $5,116.32
Bailey Raml moved that the contract recommendations/addendums be approved as presented. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26172
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for Board authorization the approval for the continued employment of the following LATC Administrators and Directors for the 2026-2027 school year: Tiffany Sanderson, Cameron Corey, Tracy Buisker, Scott Carbonneau, Christi Chaney, Barb Kleinjan, Shane Ortmeier, and Shane Swenson. Roshal Rossman moved the approval of the continued employment for the LATC Administrators and Directors as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26173
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 sold:
1 Robotic System Welder, VT 18980
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Manager of the Watertown School District be authorized to sell the listed equipment as allowed by state statute.
BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following individuals be appointed as appraiser of the surplus equipment noted to be sold or traded: Jamison Jalbert, Brian Mumm, and Shane Ortmeier.
Jean Moulton moved the approval of the Surplus Property Resolution as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26174
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, requested for Board authorization to purchase a Motor Grader. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the bid from Butler Machinery to purchase one (1) Motor Grader for the Heavy Equipment Operator program at a cost of $97,530.00, as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26175
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, requested for Board authorization to purchase a Nursing Anatomy Table. Jean Moulton moved the approval of the bid from Anatomage to purchase one (1) Anatomy Table for the Nursing Program at a cost of $105,390.00, as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26176
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented for Board consideration the Sourcewell bid for Rooftop Heating and Cooling Systems. Kari Lohr moved the approval for two (2) York Rooftop Heating and Cooling Systems with Johnson Controls/Sourcewell contract #080824-JHN in the amount of $94,130.00, as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26177
Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President, presented for Board consideration change order #8 for the Archway Complex. Jean Moulton moved the approval of change order #8 in the increased amount of $1,156.00, 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 Superintendents will not meet in March and the full NTHS Board will meet on March 18th at 5:45 p.m.
Special Services Update – Dr. Jennifer Bollinger, Special Services Director, provided an overview of what special services are offered by the Watertown School District. Dr. Bollinger reviewed the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, December Child Count, trend data, Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), and Child Find. Dr. Bollinger also highlighted programs including Birth to 3, the Structured Learning Center and Alternative Education Program, and the Transition Campus.
First Reading of Policies – Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its first reading policies GCGC Job Sharing in Teaching Positions, GCGC-A Job Share Proposal, IGBG Homebound Instruction, and IHAMA Teaching About Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco.
ACTION 26178
1 800 RADIATOR SUPPLIES $195.00
1ST CHOICE AUTO WASH SUPPLIES $160.00
4IMPRINT INC SUPPLIES $1,434.93
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SUPPLIES $9,536.25
A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO INC SUPPLIES $5,859.83
ABERDEEN FLYING SERVICE SERVICES $891.00
ABRA AUTO BODY & GLASS SERVICES $4,369.03
ACTIVE TOWING LLC SERVICES $75.00
AD ASTRA INFORMATION SYSTEMS LLC SERVICES $15,250.00
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS SUPPLIES $641.36
ADVANTAGE RVS ADVERTISING $315.90
AGTAC SERVICES LLC SERVICES $21,700.00
AIRCRAFT SPRUCE & SPECIALTY CO SUPPLIES $12,045.97
ALLSTATE PETERBILT OF WATERTOWN SERVICES $723.86
AMAZON SUPPLIES $8,116.11
ANDOR INC SERVICES $50,915.58
APPLE INC SUPPLIES $79.00
ARTISANS SUPPLIES $2,122.04
ASCD SUPPLIES $129.00
ASSOCIATION OF SURGICAL TECHS DUES $80.00
ATY AVIATION INC SUPPLIES $18,029.01
AUTO VALUE SUPPLIES $4,925.18
AUTOMATIONDIRECT.COM INC SUPPLIES $147.50
AUTOZONE SUPPLIES $68.00
BANTZ GOSCH & CREMER LLC SERVICES $680.00
BATTERIES UNLIMITED SUPPLIES $1,276.00
BENCO DENTAL CO SUPPLIES $243.00
BENDIX TECHNOLOGY CENTER SERVICES $1,420.93
BETTER ME COUNSELING & CONSULTING SERVICES $4,768.00
BETTERBUILT LLC SERVICES $4,750.00
BHSSC SERVICES $2,390.00
BILLION AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES $6,156.68
BIMBO BAKERIES FOOD PURCHASES $3,028.50
BISMARCK AERO CENTER SUPPLIES $54.41
BIX PRODUCE CO FOOD PURCHASES $426.00
BLUEPEAK CHARGES $3,232.11
BOBS PIANO SERVICE INC SERVICES $600.00
BORNS GROUP SERVICES $6,274.75
BOSS BEAUTY SUPPLY SUPPLIES $893.91
BRAMBLE PARK ZOO SERVICES $180.00
BREKKE SIGNS SERVICES $55.00
BRISTLIN SERVICES LLC SERVICES $443.88
BROOKINGS REGIONAL GROWTH ALLIANCE DUES $700.00
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SERVICES $1,675.00
BUTLER MACHINERY CO SUPPLIES $1,132.59
C & S PEST CONTROL LLC SERVICES $110.00
CAPITAL CITY CAMPUS RENT $4,040.49
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY SUPPLIES $242.40
CARTNEY BEARING & SUPPLY CO SUPPLIES $54.28
CASEYS GENERAL STORE SUPPLIES $119.29
CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING CO OF FARGO LLC SUPPLIES $19,360.10
CDW GOVERNMENT INC SUPPLIES $2,700.22
CENEX FLEET FUELING CHARGES $2,003.77
CHESTERMAN COMPANY FOOD PURCHASES $13,129.70
CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF SOUTH DAKOTA SERVICES $3,376.38
CINCINNATI TOOL STEEL CO SUPPLIES $1,470.20
CINTAS CORP SUPPLIES $9,895.43
CITY OF WATERTOWN SERVICES $16,024.46
CLEMONS, BENJAMIN SERVICES $1,000.00
CLUBHOUSE HOTEL & SUITES – PIERRE LODGING $238.85
CO-OP ARCHITECTURE SERVICES $9,187.50
CODINGTON-CLARK ELECTRIC CO-OP INC CHARGES $46.89
COLE PAPERS INC SUPPLIES $377.85
COLOURS 58 SUPPLIES $20,134.09
CONTINENTAL PRESS SUPPLIES $235.20
CORPORATE TRANSLATION SERVICES INC SERVICES $6.84
COUNTY FAIR FOOD PURCHASES $1,036.42
CREATIVE VISIONS LANDSCAPE & DESIGN SERVICES $125.00
CRYSTAL CLEAN LLC SUPPLIES $338.41
CTWSI SERVICES $2,633.19
CULLIGAN OF WATERTOWN SUPPLIES $368.50
CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE SUPPLIES $3,752.58
CUSTOM ENGINE MACHINING SERVICES $88.00
DAKOTA BUTCHER FOOD PURCHASES $94.05
DAKOTA DATA SHRED SERVICES $130.92
DAKOTA OIL SUPPLIES $1,246.00
DAKOTA PORTABLE TOILETS INC SERVICES $214.00
DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP SUPPLIES $433.19
DALES SERVICE INC SUPPLIES $91.55
DANR FISCAL OFFICE FEES $100.00
DAYS INN OF PIERRE LODGING $693.00
DAYSMART SOFTWARE LLC SUPPLIES $10.62
DENTAL HEALTH PRODUCTS INC SUPPLIES $863.71
DEPENDABLE SANITATION INC SERVICES $9,194.60
DIGI-KEY CORPORATION SUPPLIES $400.56
DOLL DISTRIBUTING LLC FOOD PURCHASES $1,650.35
DOUBLETREE HOTELS – RAPID CITY LODGING $526.14
DOWNS GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LLC CHARGES $1,000.00
DUENWALD TRANSPORTATION LLC TRAVEL $15,649.99
EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY FOOD PURCHASES $11,177.88
EASTSIDE EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT $4,968.04
EASTSIDE INVESTMENT LLC RENT $3,250.00
EIDE BAILLY LLP SERVICES $20,081.26
ELECTRIC MOTORS & MOORE INC SERVICES $250.00
ENGELSTAD ELECTRIC CO SERVICES $2,211.09
ENGINE SHOP, THE SUPPLIES $93.50
EXAMSOFT WORLDWIDE LLC SUPPLIES $486.85
FARGO JET CENTER SUPPLIES $73.13
FASTENAL COMPANY SUPPLIES $220.31
FISDAP SUPPLIES $84.00
FISHNET MARKETING LLC SERVICES $3,584.00
FLEETPRIDE SUPPLIES $4,126.65
FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC SUPPLIES $1,677.99
FLOSPORTS INC SERVICES $183.48
FLUID-AIRE DYNAMICS INC SERVICES $3,060.20
FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS LLC SUPPLIES $172.72
FORD PRO CHARGES $306.28
GAST SALES INC SUPPLIES $1,525.00
GERGEN TRACTOR PARTS LLC SUPPLIES $110.00
GIA SERVICES $505.00
GOVCONNECTION INC SUPPLIES $1,629.46
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ($250.00)
GRAINGER SUPPLIES $1,047.94
GRAY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES $96,000.00
HAAS AUTOMATION INC SUPPLIES $835.94
HARBOR FREIGHT SUPPLIES $182.93
HARLOWS BUS SALES INC SUPPLIES $311.14
HASSLEN CONSTRUCTION CO INC SERVICES $7,674.50
HENRY SCHEIN INC EQUIPMENT $3,244.32
HIBU INC CHARGES $89.00
HIGH COUNTRY SUPPLIES $5,820.00
HILLYARD INC SUPPLIES $39,875.61
HOBBY LOBBY SUPPLIES $176.04
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LODGING $233.98
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LODGING $3,693.00
HP INC SUPPLIES $3,506.00
HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY SERVICES $10,894.00
HY-VEE FOOD STORE #1871 FOOD PURCHASES $618.32
I STATE TRUCK CENTER SUPPLIES $2,334.79
INSIGHT MARKETING DESIGN INC SERVICES $1,685.19
J & B SCREEN PRINTING & TROPHIES SUPPLIES $633.50
J H LARSON CO SUPPLIES $3,413.55
JENKINS LIVING CENTER INC SERVICES $245.00
JIM COLEMAN LTD SUPPLIES $283.31
JIMMY JOHN’S MEALS $203.17
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL CHARGES $1,636.53
JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING SOLUTIONS LLC SERVICES $396,557.06
JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTIONS SERVICES $4,528.60
JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING LLC SUPPLIES $1,587.93
JOSTENS INC SUPPLIES $2,573.65
JURGENS PRINTING SUPPLIES $568.00
JW PEPPER & SON INC SUPPLIES $134.98
K & M TIRE SUPPLIES $283.00
KAESER & BLAIR INC SUPPLIES $2,238.86
KARL’S TV SUPPLIES $2,945.93
KDLT ADVERTISING $3,187.50
KELO ADVERTISING $4,577.25
KELOLAND.COM ADVERTISING $2,294.66
KSFY ADVERTISING $1,955.00
KWAT-AM WATERTOWN ADVERTISING $90.00
KXLG-FM ADVERTISING $1,100.00
LAERDAL MEDICAL CORP SUPPLIES $11,910.46
LAKE AREA DOOR SERVICES $456.12
LAMAR COMPANIES ADVERTISING $2,870.00
LATC CORPORATE EDUCATION SUPPLIES $65.00
LATC FOUNDATION REIMBURSE $1,904.37
LATC IMPREST FUND REIMBURSE $17,776.94
LATC PARTS DEPT SUPPLIES $5,243.30
LATC TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSE $1,406.84
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC SUPPLIES $48.94
LEGACY AVIATION SUPPLIES $426.24
LIFT PRO EQUIPMENT CO INC SERVICES $4,551.25
LINCOLN ELECTRIC SUPPLIES $7,946.10
LINDNER MUSIC SUPPLIES $100.80
MACKIN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES SUPPLIES $84.20
MACKSTEEL WAREHOUSE INC SUPPLIES $11,648.44
MACS HARDWARE SUPPLIES $550.04
MAERB SUPPLIES $4,250.00
MAHOWALD MOVING & JUNK SERVICES LLC SERVICES $12,100.00
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC CHARGES $418.94
MARKET 65 CHARGES $3,103.39
MAVERICK AIR CENTER SUPPLIES $2,956.11
MCCORMACK DIST CO INC SERVICES $440.00
MCGRAW-HILL LLC SUPPLIES $1,728.00
MCKESSON MEDICAL SURGICAL INC SUPPLIES $1,374.64
MCMASTER CARR SUPPLIES $3,389.19
MEDIALAB INC SUPPLIES $3,169.00
MENARDS SUPPLIES $2,626.38
MIDAMERICA BOOKS SUPPLIES $160.65
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS CHARGES $2,417.91
MIDWEST PLAYSCAPES EQUIPMENT $2,257.31
MILLS PARTS CENTER SUPPLIES $3,151.50
MOBILE AIR CLIMATE SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION DUES $140.00
MRG HAUFF SUPPLIES $1,955.00
MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO INC SUPPLIES $1,035.62
MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIES $2,255.00
MUSTANG AVIATION SUPPLIES $134.30
NAPA CENTRAL SUPPLIES $6,417.31
NASASP DUES $39.00
NASFAA DUES $428.00
NIASE SUPPLIES $46.00
NATL LEAGUE FOR NURSING DUES $1,590.00
NC3 SERVICES $2,390.00
NEW CARBON CO LLC FOOD PURCHASES $86.00
NEW READERS PRESS SUPPLIES $60.95
NORDSTROMS AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES $577.50
O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC SUPPLIES $157.84
ODEGAARD WINGS INC SERVICES $3,406.15
ODLT ADVERTISING $552.50
OFFICE PEEPS INC SUPPLIES $2,177.18
ONENECK IT SOLUTIONS LLC SERVICES $238.95
OUTCOMES CONSULTING SERVICES SERVICES $2,000.00
OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY SERVICES $903.06
P CARD MISC SUPPLIES $39,982.59
PARTNERSHIP LLC SUPPLIES $43.40
PEARSON EDUCATION SUPPLIES $1,131.40
PEPSI BEVERAGES CO FOOD PURCHASES $1,653.61
PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE FOOD PURCHASES $46,032.97
PIZZA HUT FOOD PURCHASES $285.24
PIZZA RANCH WATERTOWN FOOD PURCHASES $1,076.12
POCKET NURSE SUPPLIES $503.66
POMPS TIRE SERVICE INC SUPPLIES $132.45
PRESENCELEARNING INC SERVICES $42,416.55
PRINT EM NOW SUPPLIES $925.00
PRISMRBS SUPPLIES $27.24
PROCARE SOFTWARE LLC CHARGES $89.00
QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL MEALS $254.01
QUICK CARE SERVICES $170.00
RAMKOTA INN LODGING $136.00
RELAYHUB LLC SERVICES $1,175.77
RESEARCH PARK AT SDSU LEASE $1,700.00
RIDDLES GLASS SERVICES $1,811.41
RMASFAA DUES $210.00
ROY’S SPORT SHOP SUPPLIES $1,010.99
RUNNINGS FARM & FLEET SUPPLIES $1,802.56
SALONONLYSALES SUPPLIES $4,711.47
SANFORD HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE SERVICES $230.00
SCHNABEL, JEFF SERVICES $4,800.00
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRS SUPPLIES $54.96
SCHOLASTIC INC SUPPLIES $1,155.02
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TAXES $18,869.52
SD DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES SERVICES $7,454.10
SDECE CONFERENCE $220.00
SDIAAA CONFERENCE $312.00
SDSMA CONFERENCE $70.00
SERVICE FIRST FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICES $885.69
SERVICE PLUS SERVICES $691.90
SETHS SCAPES LLC SERVICES $1,077.00
SHAR PRODUCTS CO SUPPLIES $1,606.20
SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT SUPPLIES $276.00
SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP ADVERTISING $1,500.00
SIOUX FALLS FORD LINCOLN SUPPLIES $38.70
SIOUX VALLEY COOP SUPPLIES $11,159.47
SIOUXLAND WOMAN ADVERTISING $2,800.00
SNAP ON INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES $53,355.45
SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION DUES $12,374.00
STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO SERVICES $2,082.01
STAR LAUNDRY SERVICES $124.13
STEIN SIGN DISPLAY ADVERTISING $3,175.00
STEVES WORLD SERVICES $3,672.72
SUBS AND MORE INC FOOD PURCHASES $138.75
SUMMIT QUALITY CONSULTING SERVICES $3,750.00
SUPERIOR LOADER SERVICES SERVICES $6,650.00
SUTTON LAWN & SNOW LLC SERVICES $1,590.00
SWIFTEL COMMUNICATIONS CHARGES $146.89
SYSCO NORTH DAKOTA INC FOOD PURCHASES $10,562.12
TABWRITE LLC SUPPLIES $8.98
TAECKER PLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLIES $241.60
TARGET SUPPLIES $13.80
TEACHERS PAY TEACHERS SUPPLIES $208.53
TEACHWELL SOLUTIONS SERVICES $20,989.95
TITAN MACHINERY SUPPLIES $15,743.77
TOBACCO ROAD TEES LLC SUPPLIES $2,954.25
TOMMY’S LANES SUPPLIES $18.00
TRADEMARK UNIFORMS SUPPLIES $2,895.40
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC SUPPLIES $4,989.25
TRAVERS TOOL CO INC SUPPLIES $1,950.87
TRAVS OUTFITTER ADVERTISING $1,200.00
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE SUPPLIES $80.00
UPTOWNE CLEANERS LAUNDRY $1,592.21
US BANK CHARGES $600.00
US FOODS INC FOOD PURCHASES $22,856.97
USA CUSTOM PAD CORP SUPPLIES $10,536.81
VERIZON WIRELESS CHARGES $3,191.06
WALGREENS SUPPLIES $32.98
WALMART SUPPLIES $4,298.37
WARNE PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES $6,053.33
WATERTOWN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPLIES $1,545.00
WATERTOWN BOX CORP SUPPLIES $458.72
WATERTOWN CURRENT, THE ADVERTISING $977.08
WATERTOWN FLOWERS INC SUPPLIES $125.00
WATERTOWN FORD CHRYSLER SERVICES $282.98
WATERTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES UTILITIES $151,467.05
WATERTOWN WHOLESALE SUPPLIES $757.95
WEISMANTEL RENT-ALL RENTAL $3,020.00
WENTWORTH AIRCRAFT INC SUPPLIES $2,985.00
WEST RIVER BEVERAGE FOOD PURCHASES $65.00
WINSUPPLY OF WATERTOWN SUPPLIES $113.38
WTN SCHL DIST BISCO DUES $500.00
WTN SCHL DIST CONCESSION SERVICES CHARGES $1,357.00
WTN SCHL DIST NUTRITION SERVICES CHARGES $102.75
WW TIRE SERVICE SUPPLIES $1,096.60
YANKTON THRIVE DUES $320.00
YINGLING AVIATION SUPPLIES $3,595.19
ZOHO CORP SUPPLIES $5,990.00
TOTAL: $1,721,812.37
Kari Lohr moved the approval of the verified claims and salaries for the month of February 2026 as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26179
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following retirements for Board approval.
Roshal Rossman moved that the retirements received from Ruth Fodness, School Psychologist, and Sara Singrey, Intermediate Custodian, be approved as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26180
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following resignations for Board approval.
Bailey Raml moved that the resignations received from Teresa Isler, Nutrition Services; Kimberly Lloyd, Intermediate SPED Instructor; Krista McCorkle, Intermediate Interventionist; Jennie Olson, Middle School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach; Jesse Hauck, Sophomore Girls Basketball Coach; Tawny Heiser, Middle School Head Volleyball Coach; and Mackenzie Buelow, High School Co Student Council Advisor and Co Homecoming Director, be approved as presented. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26181
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following contract recommendations/ addendums and asked for their approval.
K-12 CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS/ADDENDUMS:
Brett Miller – Paraprofessional, Lincoln – 7 hours/day @ $16.83/hr
Michelle Olson – Concessions – $15.75/hr, as needed hours
Brenda Owens – Concessions – $17.00/hr, as needed hours
Stacy Andersen-Mjoun – Addition of HS Musical Choreography, $2,475.00 – $79,611.00
Jake Denzer – Addition of Assistant Middle School Track, $2,970.00 – $56,059.00
Taylor Hastie – Special Education Instructor, Intermediate School – $50,119.00
Chelsea Brakke – Special Education Instructor – $53,804.00
Roshal Rossman moved the approval of the contract recommendations/addendums as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26182
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for Board authorization the approval of continued employment for the following K12 Administrators and Directors for the 2026-2027 school year: Dr. Jeff Danielsen, Derek Barrios, Heidi Clausen, Emily Sovell, Craig Boyens, Tricia Walker, Dr. Jennifer Bollinger, Tim Kruse, Patty McClemans, Amber Thomas, Chris Weber, Dr. Todd Brist, Chad Johnson, Dr. Shannon Knopf, Aaron Kinowski, John Decker, Becca Briggs, Emily Hatton, and Andrine Ward. Bailey Raml moved the approval of the continued employment for the K12 Administrators and Directors as presented. Jean Moulton requested a roll call vote. Bailey Raml – yes; Roshal Rossman – yes; Jon Iverson – yes; Jean Moulton – no; and Kari Lohr – yes. Four votes yes with Jean Moulton voting no. Roshal Rossman seconded. Motion carried.
ACTION 26183
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for Board authorization the approval of the following Arrow Education Foundation Board of Directors: Brian Buisker, Matt Roby, Melissa Terronez, Jackie Lake, Jennifer Brist, Jennifer Bollinger, SaLena Engels, Melissa Herrboldt, Kari Lohr, Dr. Jeff Danielsen, Jill Makepeace, Tommy Mattingly, and Cris Ortmeier. Roshal Rossman moved the approval of the Arrow Education Foundation Board of Directors as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26184
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board approval the 2024-2025 Audit Report. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the 2024-2025 Audit Report as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26185
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board consideration the Print Management Agreement. Jean Moulton moved the approval of A&B Business for a five year Print Management Agreement. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26186
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board consideration the bid for Playground Equipment. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the bid from My Turn Playsystems under Sourcewell contract #101625-BUR in the amount of $71,430.00, as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26187
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 items are to be sold:
(458) MacBook Air 13-inch, 2017
(2) iMac 5K 27-inch, 2019
(1) iMac 4K 21.5-inch, 2019 (Parts)
(1) iMac 21.5-inch, Late 2015
(3) iMac 21.5-inch, Mid 2014
(1) iMac 20-inch, Early 2009
(2) iPad Pro 2nd Gen 12.9-inch (Parts)
(398) iPad 6th Generation
(11) iPad 6th Generation (Parts)
(658) iPad 5th Generation
(32) iPad 5th Generation (Parts)
(14) iPad 4th Generation
(7) iPad Air
(240) MagSafe 2 Charger
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following individuals be appointed as appraisers of the surplus equipment noted to be sold: Tim Kruse, Tim Comes, and Michael Stydel.
Jean Moulton moved the approval of the Surplus Property Resolution as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26188
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy GBJA Confidential Information. Jean Moulton moved that Policy GBJA be approved as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26189
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy GCAA General Qualifications. Kari Lohr moved that Policy GCAA be approved as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26190
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy GCB Certification. Kari Lohr moved that Policy GCB be approved as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26191
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval of Policy GCC Personnel Seeking and Holding Public Office. Jean Moulton moved the approval of Policy GCC as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26192
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy GCCAE Staff Conferences/Training/Workshops. Kari Lohr moved that Policy GCCAE be approved as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26193
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy GCF Professional Staff Hiring. Jean Moulton moved that Policy GCF be approved as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26194
Roshal Rossman moved the approval of the student assignment request pursuant to SDCL 13-28-10 involving one (1) student as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented the School Board with the Grapevine, an Enrollment Report, and a Nutrition Report. Dr. Jeff Danielsen noted Watertown is hosting the State Class A Girls Basketball Tournament March 12-14. Preschool and Kindergarten screening will be held on March 16-17 and Spring Break is March 18-20. The BISCO BBQ is at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17 at LATC. The ACT test for Juniors will be March 25. Superintendent Danielsen noted legislative session ends this week and gave updates on various House Bills.
Bailey Raml congratulated Heidi Clausen for being nominated for the Top 4 under 40.
WATERTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT BULK FUEL QUOTES February 24, 2026
No. 2 Diesel Regular Fuel with Ethanol
Company Name Price Per Gallon Price Per Gallon
Sioux Valley Coop $2.90 $2.63
Moe Oil Company $2.92 No Bid
Sioux Valley Coop provided the lowest price per gallon at $2.90 for No. 2 Diesel and $2.63 for Regular Fuel with Ethanol.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jean Moulton moved that the Board go into executive session to discuss negotiations pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(4) and personnel pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(1) at 6:41 p.m. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
The Board returned to regular meeting status at 7:54 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Roshal Rossman moved that the Watertown School Board adjourn its regular meeting at 7:54 p.m. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
By: Heidi Clausen, Business Manager
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