By Watertown Current - January 22, 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, January 12, 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 December 8, 2025, meeting be approved as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT
The Business Manager presented a financial report of receipts, disbursements, and cash balances for the month of December, 2025 as listed below:
Receipts: Taxes, $1,076,284.79; Tuition, $58,220.70; County Sources, $35,185.36; State Aid, $4,285,597.00; Other State Sources; $1,512,092.46; Federal Sources, $616,584.87; Sales, $374,195.59; Interest on Investment, $25,881.10; Misc., $687,899.38; Sales Tax, $14,750.37.
Expenditures: Verified Claims & Expenditures, $2,554,482.38; Salaries, $4,789,846.19.
Cash Balances, December 31, 2025: General Fund $6,899,376.80; Capital Outlay, $1,920,607.30; Special Education, $3,398,426.79; Lake Area Technical College, $7,923,166.74; K-12 Nutrition Services, $166,465.37; LATC Bookstore Services, $989,169.60; LATC Nutrition Services, $304,400.15; LATC Day Care Center, $487,559.99; Concessions, $23,948.83; Drivers Education, $3,576.05; Pre-School Services, $23,922.65.
Custodial Funds: Clubs and Scholarships – Receipts, $43,072.98; Expenditures, $47,476.28; Balance, $407,659.43.
Special Revenue/Internal Service Funds: LATC Financial Aid – Receipts, $132,367.73; Expenditures, $74,379.21; Balance, $72,828.71. Employee Benefit Trust – Receipts, $763,916.19; Expenditures, $747,089.99; Balance, $3,500,661.37.
STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITION
The Watertown School Board recognized the following for their various achievements:
Football All-State – Hunter Peterson and Kaden Decker
Football All-State Honorable Mention – Keslar Swenson, Lincoln Schutt, and Markus Pitkin
Football Academic All-State – Cole Hansen, Keslar Swenson, Markus Pitkin, Brayden Kleinsasser, and Owen Petersen
State Oral Interp Team Excellence Award – Cash Hoppe, Abby Kruger, Chloe Ofstehage, Sonny Rader, Taryn Koehn, Emily Kallemeyn, Tysen Canfield, Silas Masar, Marly Greenfield, and Coaches Corrine Kallemeyn and Chelsea Brink
State Oral Interp Superior – Cash Hoppe, Abby Kruger, Chloe Ofstehage, Sonny Rader, Emily Kallemeyn, Tysen Canfield, and Silas Masar
ACTION 26130
Cam Corey, LATC Vice President, presented the following resignations for Board approval.
Roshal Rossman moved that the resignations received from Brad Fischer, SD MTS Business Advisor, and Blake Wilkinson, Auto Body and Paint Technology, be approved as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26131
Cam Corey, LATC Vice President, presented the following contract recommendations/ addendums and asked for their approval.
LATC CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS/ADDENDUMS:
Erin Olson – Removal of Dept Supervisor – $74,196.00
Adjunct Instructor
Danielle Karels – PN107 Clinical – up to 36 hours @ $40.50/hr – $1,458.00
Jesse Alvarado – LE265 – 1 credit @ $1,100.00/cr – $1,100.00
Dianne Rider – MA115 – 6 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $6,600.00
Lindsay Quenzer – CMST101 – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $3,300.00
Lynnette Moes – MA168 – 2 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $2,200.00
Nick Moffenbier – BUS241 – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $3,300.00
Nick Moffenbier – BUS241 Online Curriculum Development – 10 hours max @ $26.00/hr – $260.00
Joshua Moore – LE Lab Aide – up to 50 hours @ $29.90/hr – $1,495.00
Dawn Sikkink – SOC100 – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $3,300.00
Thayer Trenhaile – ENT135 – 2 credits – @ $1,100.00/cr – $2,200.00
Mara Fredrick – CHEM106 & CHEM106L – 4 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $4,400.00
Carl Maude – LE Lab Aide – up to 56 hours @ $29.90/hr – $1,674.40
Levi Jackan – MICR231L – 5 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $5,500.00
Taylor Stacey – MATH114 – 6 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $6,600.00
Doug Seim – HST179 – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $3,300.00
Kelli Havner – MIRC231 – 9 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $9,900.00
Georgina Cavin – BUS209 – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $3,300.00
Bobbie Talcott – BUS213 – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $3,300.00
Brianna Louwagie – PN114 Clinical – up to 134 hours @ $40.50/hr – $5,427.00
Cheryl Reiter – Anatomy Lab Aide – 9 labs @ $150.00/lab – $1,350.00
Allison Kahre – PN114 Clinical – up to 65 hours @ $40.50/hr – $2,632.50
Carly Heuer – PN114 Clinical – up to 74 hours @ $40.50/hr – $2,997.00
Dena Weller – CNA103 Instructor – 3 credits @ $1,100.00/cr – $3,300.00
Robyn Adler – Anatomy Lab Aide – up to 3 labs @ $150.00/lab – $450.00
Ashley Fonder – SURG Lab Aide – up to 115 hours @ $25.69/hr – $2,954.35
Danielle Karels – PN113 & PN114 – up to 228 hours @ $40.50/hr – $9,234.00
Corporate Education
Brock Stevens – Flight Instructor for Aviation Maintenance Students – $43.00/hr, up to 200 hours – $8,600.00
Bailey Raml moved that the contract recommendations/addendums be approved as presented. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26132
Cam Corey, LATC Vice President, presented for Board consideration three stipend requests. Roshal Rossman moved the approval of the stipend requests received from Kory Hall for three (3) credits, Stacey Vande Zande for eight (8) credits, and Melissa Van Gilder for eight (8) credits, at $108.00 per credit, as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26133
Cam Corey, LATC Vice President, presented for Board the authority to bid a Motor Grader. Jean Moulton moved the approval to bid a Motor Grader, for the Heavy Equipment Operator program, as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26134
Cam Corey, LATC Vice President, presented for Board the authority to bid an Anatomage Table. Kari Lohr moved the approval to bid an Anatomage Table, for the Nursing program, as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26135
Cam Corey, LATC Vice President, presented for Board consideration two (2) Equipment Lease Agreements in relation to the Heavy Equipment Operator program. Jean Moulton moved the approval of the two leases with TranSource for two Wheel Loaders, 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 meet on January 13th and the full NTHS Board will meet on January 21st at 5:45 p.m.
K-12 Technology Update – Tim Kruse, IT Director, presented information on district-owned devices, the guiding technology pillars, and the overall mission of the Technology Department. The presentation emphasized the department’s commitment to providing secure, reliable, and innovative technology, along with responsive support, to empower students and staff and to support student success in an ever-changing digital world.
Budget Calendar – Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board information a calendar of events as it relates to the development of the 2026-27 operating Budget. The dates coincide with the prior year’s budget development and as outlined in the State Statute. Clausen noted that April 27, 2026, will be the date in which the Board will meet in special session to review and discuss the proposed budgets of both K12 and LATC.
First Reading of Policies – Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its first reading policies GBCD Staff Disclosure of Misconduct, GBEA Staff Ethnics/Conflict of Interest, GBEBC Internal Controls and Fiscal Code of Ethics, GBGA Staff Health, GBGC Employee Assistance Program, and GBGC-P Administrative Procedure.
ACTION 26136
Jean Moulton moved the approval of the verified claims and salaries for the month of December, 2025 as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
1 800 RADIATOR SUPPLIES $166.00
1ST CHOICE AUTO WASH SUPPLIES $100.00
3D-FUEL SUPPLIES $410.90
4IMPRINT INC SUPPLIES $726.34
A & B BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SUPPLIES $9,592.49
A & M INVESTMENTS LLC RENT $1,125.00
A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO INC SUPPLIES $3,565.68
AD-STAR SUPPLIES $2,009.82
ADVANTAGE RVS SERVICES $2,650.00
AGC OF SD DUES $400.00
AGTAC SERVICES LLC SERVICES $21,700.00
AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE SUPPLIES $1,645.92
AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE SUPPLIES $24.69
AGVISE LABORATORIES SUPPLIES $1,423.30
AIRCRAFT SPRUCE & SPECIALTY CO SUPPLIES $8,969.15
ALS PAINTING & TIMING SERVICES SERVICES $3,250.00
AMAZON SUPPLIES $25,852.95
AMERICA’S SOFTWARE CORPORATION SUPPLIES $4,995.00
ANDOR INC SERVICES $1,644.32
APPLE INC SUPPLIES $61,243.75
ARBACH ENTERPRISES SERVICES $492.00
ATY AVIATION INC SUPPLIES $10,264.30
AUTO VALUE WATERTOWN SUPPLIES $5,154.12
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND GEAR SUPPLIES $3,253.88
AZ TEXTS LLC SUPPLIES $1,663.49
B & H PHOTO-VIDEO INC SUPPLIES $182.91
BANTZ GOSCH & CREMER LLC SERVICES $340.00
BATTERIES UNLIMITED SUPPLIES $185.00
BELMONT EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGIES SUPPLIES $241.24
BENCO DENTAL CO EQUIPMENT $42,646.94
BENDIX TECHNOLOGY CENTER CHARGES $1,191.64
BETTER ME COUNSELING & CONSULTING SERVICES $3,066.60
BHSSC SERVICES $1,740.00
BILLION AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES $1,877.86
BIMBO BAKERIES FOOD PURCHASES $1,739.82
BIX PRODUCE CO FOOD PURCHASES $520.87
BLUEPEAK CHARGES $3,235.24
BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC SUPPLIES ($10.73)
BORNS GROUP SERVICES $5,268.54
BRIAN’S GLASS & DOOR LLC SERVICES $996.50
BRIDGEWAY COUNSELING CENTER INC SERVICES $250.00
BRISTLIN SERVICES LLC SERVICES $280.61
BROTHERHOOD ARMS SUPPLIES $26.97
BURTON + BURTON SUPPLIES $180.61
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SERVICES $3,350.00
BUTLER MACHINERY CO SUPPLIES $2,447.57
C & S PEST CONTROL LLC SERVICES $110.00
C&C CUSTOM AIRCRAFT INTERIORS SUPPLIES $3,000.00
CAPITAL CITY CAMPUS RENT $1,346.83
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY SUPPLIES $80.40
CARTNEY BEARING & SUPPLY CO SUPPLIES $327.94
CASEYS GENERAL STORE MEALS $352.62
CASH-WA DISTRIBUTING CO OF FARGO LLC SUPPLIES $14,363.75
CDW GOVERNMENT INC SUPPLIES $2,023.86
CEDAR SHORE RESORT LODGING $327.92
CENGAGE LEARNING INC SUPPLIES $39,854.23
CHESTERMAN COMPANY FOOD PURCHASES $5,347.54
CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF SOUTH DAKOTA SERVICES $2,932.62
CINTAS CORP SUPPLIES $10,476.35
CITY OF WATERTOWN LEASE $6,595.39
CLINIC OUTFITTERS SUPPLIES $2,805.94
CO-OP ARCHITECTURE SERVICES $12,250.00
CODINGTON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE MAGNET ADVERTISING $175.00
CODINGTON-CLARK ELECTRIC CO-OP INC CHARGES $36.56
COLE PAPERS INC SUPPLIES $957.18
COLLEGE BOARD SUPPLIES $162.36
COLLEGE HOUSE SUPPLIES $2,709.94
COLOURS 58 SUPPLIES $6,998.04
COMFORT INN & SUITES LODGING $123.57
CORPORATE TRANSLATION SERVICES INC SUPPLIES $30.21
COUNTY FAIR SUPPLIES $1,065.71
CREATIVE PRINTING SUPPLIES $716.40
CREATIVE REWARDS & SPECIALTIES SUPPLIES $95.00
CROCKER’S COLLISION CENTER SERVICES $6,638.60
CTWSI SERVICES $2,319.80
CULINEX SUPPLIES $1,118.09
CULLIGAN OF WATERTOWN SUPPLIES $443.50
CUMMINS NORTH CENTRAL SERVICES $3,360.00
DAKOTA BUTCHER SUPPLIES $309.82
DAKOTA DATA SHRED SERVICES $120.37
DAKOTA IRON RENTAL $6,000.00
DAKOTA PORTABLE TOILETS INC SERVICES $114.00
DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP SUPPLIES $886.09
DAYSMART SOFTWARE LLC SUPPLIES $10.62
DEMCO INC SUPPLIES $332.97
DEMPSEY’S MEALS $400.80
DEPENDABLE SANITATION INC SERVICES $9,177.80
DESTINATION IMAGINATION SUPPLIES $840.00
DOLL DISTRIBUTING LLC FOOD PURCHASES $1,133.70
DOLLAR GENERAL STORE SUPPLIES $37.65
DOWNS GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LLC CHARGES $1,000.00
DOWNTOWN DESIGN LLC SERVICES $3,500.00
DUANE’S FLOOR COVERING LLC SERVICES $500.00
DUENWALD TRANSPORTATION LLC TRAVEL $14,738.09
DUININCK SUPPLIES $399.11
EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY FOOD PURCHASES $10,871.60
EASTSIDE EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES $1,539.91
EBAY SUPPLIES $116.43
ECOLAB PEST ELIMINATION DIV SERVICES $79.84
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS ASSOC DUES $2,500.00
ELEVATED AVIATION SERVICES SERVICES $4,061.76
ELITE DRAIN & SEWER CLEANING LLC SERVICES $115.00
EMPIRE ADVERTISING $1,900.00
ENGELSTAD ELECTRIC CO SERVICES $4,506.42
ESCO MANUFACTURING INC SERVICES $7,074.51
EXAMSOFT WORLDWIDE LLC SERVICES $6,637.28
F A DAVIS CO SUPPLIES $2,865.19
FARGO JET CENTER SUPPLIES $128.74
FIRE PROTECTION PUBLICATIONS SUPPLIES $1,185.00
FIREFLY COUNSELING SERVICES $255.00
FIREHOUSE SUBS FOOD PURCHASES $183.63
FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS LLC SUPPLIES $874.45
FORD PRO SUPPLIES $152.00
FSBPT SUPPLIES $1,343.00
GAUMARD SCIENTIFIC SUPPLIES $15,765.00
GFSI LLC SUPPLIES $672.00
GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES $1,710.88
GOODHEART-WILLCOX PUBLISHER SUPPLIES $3,474.12
GOVCONNECTION INC SUPPLIES $1,434.77
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPONSOR $1,500.00
GRAINGER SUPPLIES $848.40
GRAY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES $184,000.00
HAMPTON INN & SUITES LODGING $603.00
HARBOR FREIGHT SUPPLIES $206.97
HENRY SCHEIN INC EQUIPMENT $58,015.79
HEWLETT PACKARD SUPPLIES $2,247.00
HIBU INC CHARGES $89.00
HILLYARD/SIOUX FALLS SUPPLIES $27,581.62
HOBBY LOBBY SUPPLIES $69.72
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AND SUITES RUSHMORE LODGING $912.00
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LODGING $2,823.40
HORNING S&T INC FOOD PURCHASES $1,842.50
HUBERT CO SUPPLIES $34.48
HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY SERVICES $11,904.00
HY-VEE FOOD STORE #1871 FOOD PURCHASES $2,327.59
I STATE TRUCK CENTER SUPPLIES $1,684.84
INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LLC SUPPLIES $125.82
INSIGHT MARKETING DESIGN INC SERVICES $44,787.12
J & B SCREEN PRINTING & TROPHIES SUPPLIES $4,990.50
J H LARSON CO SUPPLIES $3,337.72
J RIECK MUSIC SERVICES $700.00
JAMECO ELECTRONICS SUPPLIES $2,279.20
JEFF’S VACUUM CENTER SUPPLIES $149.70
JENKINS LIVING CENTER INC SERVICES $245.00
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL CHARGES $1,217.46
JOHNSON CONTROLS SECURITY SOLUTIONS SERVICES $16,366.25
JURGENS PRINTING SUPPLIES $1,267.00
JUSTINS LAWN & TREE SERVICE SERVICES $420.00
JW PEPPER & SON INC SUPPLIES $30.60
KAESER & BLAIR INC SUPPLIES $902.47
KELOLAND.COM ADVERTISING $2,265.23
KWAT-AM ALPHAMEDIA WATERTOWN ADVERTISING $75.00
KXLG-FM ADVERTISING $1,650.00
LABYRINTH LEARNING SUPPLIES $3,246.90
LAMAR COMPANIES ADVERTISING $5,752.00
LAPREA EDUCATION SUPPLIES $179.00
LATC BOOKSTORE SUPPLIES $12,561.39
LATC FOUNDATION REIMBURSE $7,242.34
LATC IMPREST FUND REIMBURSE $24,646.88
LATC PARTS DEPT SUPPLIES $3,287.75
LATC TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSE $394.14
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC SUPPLIES $195.51
M J DALSIN CO SERVICES $1,998.46
MAC TOOLS SUPPLIES $359.96
MACKSTEEL WAREHOUSE INC SUPPLIES $2,058.81
MACS HARDWARE SUPPLIES $397.34
MAHOWALD LAWN CARE LLC SERVICES $11,284.00
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC CHARGES $418.94
MARCOS PIZZA MEALS $54.35
MARKET 65 CHARGES $20,535.42
MARLO BEAUTY SUPPLY SUPPLIES $720.74
MASABA INC REGISTRATION $500.00
MATHESON TRI-GAS INC SUPPLIES $613.52
MAVERICK AIR CENTER SUPPLIES $966.50
MAXIMUM PROMOTIONS INC SUPPLIES $7,788.95
MAXWELL AIRCRAFT SERVICE INC SUPPLIES $1,875.00
MBS SUPPLIES $576.25
MCDONALD’S MEALS $78.41
MCGRAW-HILL LLC SUPPLIES $2,179.50
MCKEEVER’S INC FOOD PURCHASES $357.67
MCKESSON MEDICAL SURGICAL INC SUPPLIES $1,060.38
MCMASTER CARR SUPPLIES $414.47
MEI CORPORTATION SUPPLIES $343.71
MENARDS SUPPLIES $2,250.71
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS CHARGES $2,424.80
MIDWEST ALARM CO INC SERVICES $205.02
MILBANK WINWATER SUPPLIES $6,713.60
MILLS PARTS CENTER SUPPLIES $267.21
MOBILE AIR CLIMATE SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION SUPPLIES $5,460.52
MOE OIL COMPANY SUPPLIES $8,264.82
MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO INC SUPPLIES $1,862.25
NAPA CENTRAL SUPPLIES $4,500.36
NC-SARA FEE $2,200.00
NC3 SUPPLIES $1,195.00
NORTH CENTRAL SUPPLIES $344.77
NORTH STAR FUR LTD SUPPLIES $1,074.00
NYBERGS ACE WATERTOWN SUPPLIES $158.16
O’REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES INC SUPPLIES $484.52
ODEGAARD WINGS INC SERVICES $5,904.18
ODYSSEY GRAND 8 THEATRE SUPPLIES $223.34
OFFICE PEEPS INC SUPPLIES $23,125.45
ORIENTAL TRADING BRANDS INC SUPPLIES $56.02
P CARD MISC SUPPLIES $30,487.05
PARTNERSHIP LLC SUPPLIES $506.90
PEARSON EDUCATION SUPPLIES $27,139.93
PENWORTHY CO SUPPLIES $880.54
PEPSI BEVERAGES CO FOOD PURCHASES $665.81
PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE FOOD PURCHASES $47,815.04
PERMA BOUND BOOKS SUPPLIES $42.83
PETERS DISTRIBUTING INC SERVICES $558.53
PIVOT POINT INTL INC SUPPLIES $7,798.90
PIVOTAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS SUPPLIES $4,672.80
PIZZA RANCH WATERTOWN FOOD PURCHASES $2,020.35
POMPS TIRE SERVICE INC SERVICES $218.34
PRAIRIE LAKES BROWN CLINIC SERVICES $310.00
PRESENCELEARNING INC SERVICES $38,303.43
PRINT EM NOW SUPPLIES $3,399.60
PRISMRBS SUPPLIES $50.52
PRO-ED SUPPLIES $201.30
PROCARE SOFTWARE LLC CHARGES $89.00
PRODUCTIVITY INC EQUIPMENT $14,249.58
PROFESSIONAL HEARING SERVICES SERVICES $145.00
QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL FOOD PURCHASES $311.00
RED RIVER PRESS INC SUPPLIES $250.00
REGARDING CARDS SUPPLIES $1,715.00
REGENTS OF THE UNIV OF MINNESOTA SUPPLIES $182.42
RESEARCH PARK AT SDSU LEASE $1,700.00
RIDDLES GLASS SERVICES $1,122.25
RON’S SAW SALES SUPPLIES $445.96
ROOMTAGZ SUPPLIES $965.93
RUNNINGS FARM & FLEET SUPPLIES $598.99
SALONCENTRIC SUPPLIES $344.01
SALONONLYSALES SUPPLIES $2,993.23
SCHMITT MUSIC SIOUX FALLS SUPPLIES $70.00
SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY INC SUPPLIES $136.45
SCOREBUILDERS LLC SUPPLIES $1,210.40
SD BANKERS ASSOCIATION DUES $1,000.00
SD BOARD OF REGENTS SERVICES $2,762.00
SD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DUES $520.00
SD DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FEES $200.00
SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TAXES $14,750.36
SD DEPT OF ED FOOD PURCHASES $3,748.86
SD DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES SERVICES $7,605.02
SD MAGAZINE ADVERTISING $895.00
SDACCC REGISTRATION $300.00
SDCTM/SDSTA JPDC CONFERENCE $400.00
SDTEA CONFERENCE $100.00
SEBCO BOOKS SUPPLIES $1,290.14
SERVICEMASTER OF WATERTOWN SERVICES $4,055.20
SETHS SCAPES LLC SERVICES $960.00
SHAR PRODUCTS CO SUPPLIES $296.73
SHERWIN WILLIAMS SUPPLIES $266.18
SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP ADVERTISING $1,500.00
SIOUX VALLEY COOP SUPPLIES $22,121.11
SIOUXLAND WOMAN ADVERTISING $1,900.00
SNAP ON INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES $81,597.29
SODAK PEST CONTROL SERVICES $120.00
SOLUTION TREE SUPPLIES $1,502.96
SOUTH DAKOTA FFA ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION $275.00
SPORTYS SUPPLIES $52.26
STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO SUPPLIES $850.00
STAR LAUNDRY SERVICES $117.03
STEIN SIGN DISPLAY ADVERTISING $34,493.86
STERIS CORPORATION SUPPLIES $1,050.00
STEVES WORLD SUPPLIES $1,444.30
STRATEGY ARCHITECT LLC, THE SERVICES $750.00
SUBS AND MORE INC FOOD PURCHASES $116.25
SUTTON LAWN & SNOW LLC SERVICES $627.50
SWIFTEL COMMUNICATIONS CHARGES $146.93
SYSCO NORTH DAKOTA INC FOOD PURCHASES $20,533.07
T&H REPAIR LLC SERVICES $420.84
TABWRITE LLC SUPPLIES $8.98
TAECKER PLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLIES $537.61
TARGET SUPPLIES $253.18
TEACHERS PAY TEACHERS SUPPLIES $307.06
TEACHWELL SOLUTIONS SERVICES $34,981.20
TEALL PROPERTIES GROUP SPONSOR $50,000.00
TIMECLOCK PLUS LLC CHARGES $24,475.50
TITAN MACHINERY SERVICES $7,797.29
TRADEMARK UNIFORMS SUPPLIES $307.39
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC RENTAL $4,000.00
TRAVERS TOOL CO INC SUPPLIES $2,190.76
TRAVS OUTFITTER ADVERTISING $150.00
TWO WAY SOLUTIONS INC SUPPLIES $58.98
ULINE SUPPLIES $3,306.18
ULTRADENT PRODUCTS INC SUPPLIES $335.99
UPTOWNE CLEANERS LAUNDRY $1,195.83
US BANK ST PAUL SERVICES $110,701.25
US FOODS INC SUPPLIES $12,401.70
VARSITY SPIRIT FASHIONS & SUPPLIES SUPPLIES $21.24
VEGA, CARLOS SERVICES $52.50
VENTRIS LEARNING SUPPLIES $350.00
VERIZON WIRELESS CHARGES $3,017.21
VERTIV SERVICES INC SERVICES $4,567.00
VIEWPOINT SCREENING SUPPLIES $1,118.12
VISTAPRINT SUPPLIES $958.98
VOWAC PUBLISHING CO SUPPLIES $1,432.13
WALMART SUPPLIES $4,354.49
WATERTOWN CONFECTIONERY SUPPLIES $30.00
WATERTOWN CURRENT, THE ADVERTISING $966.70
WATERTOWN FORD CHRYSLER SERVICES $21,517.50
WATERTOWN LAWN & GARDEN SERVICES $223.00
WATERTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES UTILITIES $137,378.94
WATERTOWN REGIONAL LANDFILL CHARGES $402.25
WATERTOWN WHOLESALE SUPPLIES $287.30
WESTJET AIR CENTER SUPPLIES $289.50
WING AERO PRODUCTS SUPPLIES $298.11
WINSUPPLY OF WATERTOWN SUPPLIES $1,153.48
WTN SCHL DIST CONCESSION SERVICES CHARGES $1,460.50
WTN SCHL DIST NUTRITION SERVICES CHARGES $4,176.50
WTN SCHL DIST CHARGES $72,169.10
WW TIRE SERVICE SUPPLIES $2,081.37
YINGLING AVIATION SUPPLIES $1,784.02
YOURNEWSCHOOL SUPPLIES $1,362.92
TOTAL: $1,951,307.33
ACTION 26137
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following resignations for Board approval.
Roshal Rossman moved that the resignations received from Brock Otterness, High School Custodian, and Rosemary Bellum, Varsity Volleyball Coach, be approved as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26138
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented the following contract recommendations/ addendums and asked for their approval.
K-12 CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS/ADDENDUMS:
Stacey Briggs – Co MS Club Advisor – Regular rate of $36.02/hr or overtime rate of $54.03/hr not to exceed $742.50/yr
Brenda Teske – Addition of Co MS Club $742.50 – $73,264.50
Danielle Harms – Dual Credit – $250.00
Alissa Landreth – 1:1 SLC Paraprofessional, Jefferson – 7.5 hours/day @ $16.10/hr
Kristine Wietzema – Lane change from MA to MA+16 prorated to $1,079.65 – $65,240.00
Emily Hogue – Lane change from BA+16 to BA+38 prorated to $1,181.80 – $65,386.00Jayden Engels – New Teacher Mentoring – up to 6 hours @ $26.00/hr – $156.00
Jessica Ekern – Concession Worker – $15.75/hr, as needed hours
Gabrielle Englund – Special Education Paraprofessional, Lincoln – 7 hours/day @ $16.10/hr
Patricia Lund – Nutrition Services Worker – 3 hours/day @ $15.75/hr
Katherine Toben – Lane change from MA+16 to MA+32, prorated to $1,134.00 – $67,714.00
Ann Schell – CPR Instructor Training – 4 hours @ $26.00/hr – $104.00
Danielle Harms – 3rd & 4th quarter overage – 87 days @ $90.50/day – $7,873.50
Scott Davis – HS One-Act Play Asst Director – Regular rate of $20.64/hr or overtime rate of $30.96/hr not to exceed $2,287.00/year
Scott Davis – HS Spring Play Asst Director – Regular rate of $20.64/hr or overtime rate of $30.96/hr not to exceed $2,669.00/yr
Richard Kohn – Custodian, High School – $18.50/hr
Daniel Morgan – Alt Ed Paraprofessional – 7.5 hours/day @ $17.75/hr
Bailey Raml moved the approval of the contract recommendations/addendums as presented. Roshal Rossman seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26139
Derek Barrios, Assistant Superintendent, presented for Board consideration two stipend requests. Roshal Rossman moved the approval of the stipend requests received from Bailey Busskohl for six (6) credits and Clay Busskohl for six (6) credits, at $108.00 per credit, as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26140
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board consideration the School Bus Sourcewell bid. Jean Moulton moved the approval of the purchase of a 2027 17-passenger bus equipped with a lift and special needs seating for $148,689.00, along with a 2027 77-passenger bus for $148,725.00, under the Sourcewell Contract #102623-ICB, as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26141
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board consideration the Johnson Controls Direct Sales Proposal. Kari Lohr moved the approval of the material only contract to purchase HVAC equipment to accommodate cooling for Lincoln and Jefferson Elementary, in accordance with Johnson Controls/Sourcewell contract #080824-JHN, in the amount of $622,990.00, as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26142
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board authorization the Preschool fees. Jean Moulton moved that the 2026 Preschool fee be established at $225.00 per month or $2,250.00 for the school year for the tuition based Preschool program at the McKinley Early Childhood Center and also a $30.00 per month fee or $300.00 for the school year for the option of transportation accommodations, as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26143
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, presented for Board authorization the Driver’s Education program fee. Kari Lohr moved that the 2026 Driver’s Education fee be established at $360.00, as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26144
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy FB Facilities Planning. Jean Moulton moved that Policy FB be approved as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26145
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy FEE Site Acquisition Procedure. Kari Lohr moved that Policy FEE be approved as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26146
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy FFA Memorials. Jean Moulton moved that Policy FFA be approved as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26147
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy GAA Evaluation Policy and Procedures. Kari Lohr moved that Policy GAA be approved as presented. Jean Moulton seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26148
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented for its second reading and approval Policy GAEB Grievance Procedure – Non-Certified Staff. Jean Moulton moved that Policy GAEB be approved as presented. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26149
Roshal Rossman moved the approval of the open enrollment requests involving three (3) students as presented. Bailey Raml seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
ACTION 26150
Bailey Raml moved the approval of the student assignment request pursuant to SDCL 13-28-10 involving one (1) student as presented. Roshal Rossman 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. Danielsen noted the Legislative session begins January 13th. Superintendent Danielsen also noted there is an early dismissal on January 23rd. Staff members of the year will be announced on January 23rd at 3:00 p.m. at the Middle School. Dr. Danielsen shared the annual Pizza Bash will be held on Friday, January 30th at 5:00 p.m. at the High School.
Heidi Clausen, Business Manager, noted February 2nd is the first day School Board petitions may begin to circulate. Roshal Rossman plans to run again for School Board.
WATERTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
BULK FUEL QUOTES, December 16, 2025
No. 1 Diesel Regular Fuel with Ethanol
Company Name Price Per Gallon Price Per Gallon
Sioux Valley Coop $3.367 $2.278
Moe Oil Company No Bid No Bid
Sioux Valley Coop provided the lowest cost per gallon at $3.367 for No. 1 Diesel and $2.278 for Regular Fuel with Ethanol.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jean Moulton moved that the Board go into executive session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(1) for the purpose of discussing the evaluation of the Superintendent at 6:39 p.m. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
The Board returned to regular meeting status at 8:53 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Jean Moulton moved that the Watertown School Board adjourn its regular meeting at 8:54 p.m. Kari Lohr seconded. Five votes yes. Motion carried.
By: Heidi Clausen, Business Manager
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