Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
CIV: 24-000005
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
In the Matter of the Petition
of Anastacia Evelyn Marie Elsberry,
For a Change of Name to
Jayson Ryder Lamar Elsberry
CIV: 24-000005
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Anastacia Evelyn Marie Elsberry, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Anastacia Evelyn Marie Elsberry to Jayson Ryder Lamar Elsberry.
On the 20th day of Febuary, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Houman Presiding, at the Court Room in the Minnehaha County Courthouse, City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, or as soon thereafter as is convenient for the court. Anyone may come and appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why said name should not be changed as requested.
Dated this 2nd Day of January, 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by,
Cathy Arant, Clerk of Court
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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
CIV: 24-8
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
In the Matter of the Petition
of Erica Rebecca Jones,
For a Change of Name to
Erica Rebecca Alden
CIV: 24-8
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Erica Rebecca Jones, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Erica Rebecca Jones to Erica Rebecca Alden.
On the 20th day of Febuary, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Houman Presiding, at the Court Room in the Minnehaha County Courthouse, City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, or as soon thereafter as is convenient for the court. Anyone may come and appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why said name should not be changed as requested.
Dated this 2nd Day of January, 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by,
Angelia Gries, Clerk of Court
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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
CIV: 24-9
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
In the Matter of the Petition
of Casey Daniel Nelson,
For a Change of Name to
Casey Daniel Alden
CIV: 24-9
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Casey Daniel Nelson, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Casey Daniel Nelson to Casey Daniel Alden.
On the 20th day of Febuary, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Houman Presiding, at the Court Room in the Minnehaha County Courthouse, City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, or as soon thereafter as is convenient for the court. Anyone may come and appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why said name should not be changed as requested.
Dated this 2nd Day of January, 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by,
Angelia Gries, Clerk of Court
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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
CIV: 24-90
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
In the Matter of the Petition
of Carly Ryan Spridgen,
For a Change of Name to
Carly Ryan Spridgen-Dumke
CIV: 24-90
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Carly Ryan Spridgen, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Carly Ryan Spridgen to Carly Ryan Spridgen-Dumke.
On the 27th day of February, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Power Presiding, at the Court Room in the Minnehaha County Courthouse, City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, or as soon thereafter as is convenient for the court. Anyone may come and appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why said name should not be changed as requested.
Dated this 9th Day of January, 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by,
Angelia Gries, Clerk of Court
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Minutes of the City Council of Garretson for Jan. 8, 2024
City of Garretson
January 8th, 2024
The City Council of the City of Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota met in regular session on Monday, January 8th, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Garretson American Legion with Mayor Beaner presiding.
6:30 P.M. Mayor Beaner called the regular meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Greg Beaner – Mayor
Greg Franka – Ward I
William Hoskins – Ward I
Dave Bonte – Ward II - Absent
Tom Godbey – Ward II
Jackie Rotert – Ward III
Bruce Brown -- Ward III
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Paetyn Dreckman, Jessica Fueston, Jordan Doane, Sonya Swanson, Carrie Moritz, Colleen Collier, Sgt. Munkvold MCSO
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL:
A. Agenda – 1-08-2024 Regular Meeting
B. Claims Approved Dated 1-08-2024
C. Minutes Regular Meeting 12-04-2023 and 12-11-2023 Special Meeting
Council member Godbey made a motion to consent to the agenda, Brown 2nd. 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Motion passed.
MONTHLY REPORT OF VOUCHERS PROCESSED
FOR THE JANUARY 8th, 2024, REGULAR MEETING
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance $327.36
SD RETIREMENT SVCS Retirement $10,071.80
A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO. Supplies Rental $21.45
JESSE JAMES COUNTRY STORE Fuel $768.90
A&B BUSINESS EQUIPMENT Printing Contract Services $135.78
SECOG Annual Dues $2,263.00
SIOUX FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY Animal Control $69.24
STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO Lift Rental $900.00
SDML WCF 2024 Workers Comp $9,328.00
GARRETSON COMMERCIAL CLUB Annual Membership Dues $480.00
GARRETSON FOOD CENTER Pool Concessions $9.88
FAMILY FLOORS & FURNITURE Library Repairs $5,307.90
GROEBNER & ASSOCIATES, INC Nat Gas Supplies $898.29
STURDEVANT S AUTO PARTS Fleet Supplies $67.99
BADGER METER, INC. Utility Meter Servies $390.62
DANIELSON, LINDA Cleaning Services $335.00
ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS Internet/Phones $1,200.00
FIRST BANK & TRUST SRP Dam Payment $12,150.00
MINNEHAHA COUNTY SHERIFF Sheriff Contract $23,450.05
QUILL CORPORATION Shop Supplies $105.98
DELTA DENTAL Dental Insurance $834.88
VERIZON WIRELESS Phone Lines/Ipads $714.74
MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY WATER Bulk Water $7,691.04
SEAFOG Membership Dues $200.00
XCEL Streetlights $3,213.75
GAS TRAINING SPECIALTIES Gas Training $415.50
PURCHASE POWER Postage $646.46
GARBAGE-N-MORE Waste Removal $660.00
BRANDON ACE HARDWARE Library Updates $188.22
HYDRO TECH SERVICE Lift Station Repairs $5,916.00
MENARDS - EAST Christmas Lights $332.24
AVESIS Vision Insurance $56.88
GARRETSON GAZETTE Publishing $289.82
METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS Utility Meter Supplies $364.29
RITEWAY BUSINESS FORMS W2 Forms $195.98
ALTERNATIVE HR, LLC HR Services $155.00
ISG CIP $3,500.00
DIRECT TECHNOLOGIES IT Services $253.75
HEALTH POOL OF SD Health Insurance $6,679.17
CLAYTON ENERGY Commodity Gas $39,216.06
NUSSBAUM, RYAN Skid Loader Blade $900.00
GWORKS Accounting Software $7,070.00
SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY Dump Site $51.20
EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES) FED/FICA TAX $5,619.18
VESERIS Supplies $1,699.74
SD DEPT OF HEALTH Water Testing $30.00
DEPT OF REVENUE NG Sales Tax $2,072.95
SD RE-EMPLYMENT Re-employment $84.21
FIRST BANK & TRUST CC Protective Fencing on Main $4,240.96
INT BANKING ACH ITEMS Banking Fees $1.68
INT BANKING ACH BATCH Bank Fees $10.00
FORTE Utility Billing Service $90.58
CONTINENTAL WESTERN GROUP Liability Insurance $31,206.00
AMERICAN TRUST INSURANCE Cyber Liability Insurance $10,762.50
US BANK #1 DW #1 $14,847.58
JJ'S ELECTRIC Misc. Electric Repairs $1,613.27
THINK TOURISM USA SF Visitors Guide $1,980.00
APPTEGY Website/App Services $6,200.00
MENARDS - WEST Shop Supplies $38.96
SOUTHEAST SD TOURISM Advertising Listing $246.00
PAYROLL CHECKS PAYROLL CHECKS ON 12/15/2023 $10,151.88
PAYROLL CHECKS PAYROLL CHECKS ON 12/29/2023 $10,239.77
CLAIMS TOTAL $248,961.48
GENERAL FUND $139,634.46
THIRD PENNY SALES TAX FUND $2,754.59
WATER DEPT FUND $33,123.49
SEWER DEPT FUND $16,790.34
NATURAL GAS FUND $56,658.60
Public Comments: none
Committee Reports
• Natural Gas Reports - Swanson presented gas prices at $1.33 per ccf. No discussion. Council member Rotert motioned to approve Natural Gas prices as presented, Godbey2nd. 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Motion passed.
• Finance – Dreckman presented balances for city finances. Will have a recap of 2023 revenue and expenses for February meeting. Reached out to ELO to complete annual report for 2023 and they are ready to have documents sent over. No discussion.
• Streets/Maintenance – Doane gave a snow removal update. Everything is moving along ok so far.
• Minnehaha County Sheriff – Sgt. Munkvold present for questions.
• Parks – Collier advised of park board meeting January 21st at Sports Cabin at 8:00 am. Collier requested permission to move forward to find tree trimming services for 2024 after council member Godbey requested company to leave the parks while trimming trees in 2023. Godbey would like notice before tree trimmers arrive and communication on which trees to be trimmed. Collier agreed they would communicate.
Ordinances & Resolutions
• Ordinance NO. 694 Camping in Split Rock Park – Beaner presented resolution and Godbey motioned to approve resolution as written, Franka 2nd. Council discussion ensued. Main concern is ground maintenance after tent is removed and if going from 5 to 4 day maximum would make a difference. Roll call vote taking place as Hoskins nay, Brown nay, Roter, nay, Godbey aye, Bonte absent, Franka aye. Resulting in ordinance being denied.
ORDINANCE NO. 694
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARRETSON, SD, AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GARRETSON, SD, BY AMENDING TITLE 9, GENERAL REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 93.01 CAMPING IN SPLITROCK PARK SECTION D.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Garretson that Section 9-93.01 Camping in Splitrock Park Section D of the Municipal Ordinances of Garretson, SD, is hereby amended to read as follows:
93.01 CAMPING IN SPLITROCK PARK
(D) Tent campers are allowed to camp at Splitrock Park for a maximum of four consecutive days. Once the maximum time limit is met, the camper must vacate Splitrock Park for a minimum of 24 hours. Tent campers may return after a 24-hour time limit, but only to a different campsite.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare, and for the immediate support of the municipal government and its existing public institutions and it shall take effect upon passage.
Greg Beaner, Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Paetyn Dreckman
Finance Officer
First Reading: 12-04-2023
Second Reading: 1-08-2024
Publication:
Effective Date:
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• Resolution 2024-1 Salaries Resolution – Beaner presented and advised municipalities are required to publish annual salaries at first meeting of the fiscal year. Dreckman advised salaries as presented and approved in 2024 budget appropriations. Brown motioned to approve resolution as written, Rotert 2nd. 5 ayes 0 nays, 1 absent. Motion passed.
RESOLUTION 2024-01 2024 SALARIES
WHEREAS, a complete list of all salaries for all current officers and employees of the municipal corporation shall be published with the minutes of the first meeting following the beginning of the fiscal year, according to SDCL 6-1-10.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Garretson, that the current 2024 wages are as follows and include COLA of 5.0%:
SECTION 1: Full-time Employees (40 hours/week or more):
Position Name Rate of Pay Method
Utility Superintendent Jordan Doane $ 3493.54 2 weeks
Utility Superintendent Ryan Nussbaum $3493.54 2 weeks
Finance Officer Paetyn Dreckman $ 2137.15 2 weeks
Economic Development Director Jessica Fueston $ 1914.85 2 weeks
Billing Clerk Sonya Swanson $ 1564.92 2 weeks
SECTION 2: Part-time Employees (10-31 hours/week):
Position, Name Rate of Pay Method
Code Enforcement Officer Doug Winstead $ 25.50 hour
Building Inspector JR Hofer $ 28.00 hour
Part Time Parks/Street Dept John Shape $ 17.75 hour
Seasonal Snow Removal TBD $ 15.00 hour
Seasonal Park Super//Snow/Maint. TBD $ 16.00-17.50 hour
Seasonal Park Info Centers TBD $ 13.00-13.50 hour
Seasonal Swimming Pool Lifeguards/Office $13.00-17.00 hour
Seasonal Park/Street Dept TBD $ 15.00-15.50 hour
SECTION 3: Other Elected/Appointed Officials: Rate of Pay Method
Mayor $ 65.00 meeting
$ 2500.00 year
Council Members
$ 55.00 meeting
$ 1025.00 year
Adopted this 8th day of January 2024
Greg Beaner
City of Garretson Mayor
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Paetyn Dreckman
Finance Officer
Publication:
Effective Date:
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New Business:
• Election Date for 2024 Vacancies- April 9th, 2024 – Beaner presented and Rotert motioned to approve with a second from Hoskins. 5 ayes 0 nays, 1 absent. Motion passed.
• 4th Street Project Update: Beaner advised moving discussion to special meeting as Sayre Engineers and SECOG were not able to attend due to the weather forecasted. Council discussed picking a date and decided on January 22nd at 6:30 pm
Old Business: none
Other Items Brought Before Council: none.
Godbey motioned to move into executive session with a second from Franka. 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Motion passed.
Executive Session: Pursuant of SDCL 125-2 (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6)
8:15 Hoskins declared out of executive session.
Actions Resulting From Executive Session: none
8:16 PM Hoskins made a motion to adjourn with a second from Brown. 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Motion passed.
Meeting Adjourned.
Greg Beaner, Mayor
ATTEST
Paetyn Dreckman
Finance Officer
(Unapproved)
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NOTICE OF VACANCY
MUNICIPALITY OF GARRETSON
The following offices will become vacant due to the expiration of the present term or due to the resignation of office of the elective officer:
Mayor, 2 year term
City Council -Ward 1- 2 year term
City Council -Ward 1- 2 year term
City Council -Ward 2- 2 year term
City Council -Ward 3- 2 year term
Circulation of nominating petitions may begin on January 26th 2024 and petitions may be filed in the office of the finance officer located at 705 N Main Avenue Garretson SD 57030 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., central; time not later than the 23rd day of February, 2024, or mailed by registered mail not later than the 23rd day of February, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. central time. Paetyn Dreckman, Finance Officer
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NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON SCHOOL BOARD
GARRETSON SCHOOL
DISTRICT
NO. 49-4
The following school board positions will become vacant due to the expiration of the present term of office.
Two at-large positions for a term of three (3) years:
Incumbent: Jodi Gloe
Incumbent: Andy Hulscher
Circulation of nominating petitions may begin on January 26th and petitions may be filed in the office of the business manager located at 505 2nd St., Garretson, SD 57030, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. central time, not later than February 23rd, at 5:00 p.m., or mailed by registered mail not later than February 23rd, at 5:00 p.m.
Jacob Schweitzer
Business Manager
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Town of Sherman Notice of Vacancy
One three year term on the Sherman Town Board.
Earliest day to begin petition circulation is Jan. 26, 2024. Deadline
For filing nominating petitions if Feb. 23, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Petitions
May be obtained and must be returned to the Town Clerk.
Cheryl Swenson, Town Clerk
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Minutes of the Board of the Garretson School District for Jan. 8, 2024
SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting Garretson School District #49-4 6:00 p.m. January 8, 2024
Present: Board President Shannon Nordstrom, Board Vice President Andy Hulscher, Board Member Tana Clark, Board Member Wyatt Compton, Superintendent Guy Johnson, & Business Manager Jacob Schweitzer. Others present: MS/HS Principal Chris McGregor and Garrick Moritz. Board Member Jodi Gloe was absent.
At 5:58 p.m., the Board convened in the Library for its regular meeting of the Garretson School Board. All votes are unanimous, unless specifically noted in the minutes.
President Nordstrom led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed guests and visitors.
President Nordstrom called for any additions or corrections to the Board agenda. There were no additions or corrections presented.
Action 24-065: Motion by Hulscher, second by Clark, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
There were no comments made during the Open Forum portion of the meeting.
Action 24-066: Motion by Clark, second by Compton, to approve the following consent agenda items as presented. Approval of December 11, 2023 regular board meeting minutes, approval of payments for December 2023 claims, approval of the financial statements for December 2023, and approval of December 2023 payroll. Motion carried.
GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-4
CLAIMS PAID JANUARY 8, 2024
GENERAL FUND
ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS, JANUARY 2024 INTERNET & PHONE SERVICES, $763.00; AUTOMATIC BUILDING CONTROLS, ANNUAL CHECKOUT OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS, $3,538.00; COLLEGE BOARD, PSAT/NMSQT TESTING, $356.40; DAKOTA AUTO PARTS, ANTIFREEZE, $37.28; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- INDEX CARDSTOCK, $64.20; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- NURSE SUPPLIES, $25.06; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- THE BOY FROM PICKEREL LAKE, $11.95; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- WITE-OUT CORRECTION TAPE, $29.98; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, PIONEER DRAMA SERVICE- ONE-ACT PLAY SUPPLIES, $319.75; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, KIBBLE EQUIPMENT- FILTERS/TOWELS/WASHERS, $82.98; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, KIBBLE EQUIPMENT- TIRE CHAINS, $239.44; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, SCHOOL FIX- JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, $68.79; GARRETSON GAZETTE, BOARD MINUTES PUBLICATION, $245.38; GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT CUSTODIAL ACCOUNT, DECEMBER 2023 IMPREST ACCOUNT REIMBURSEMENT, $6,854.77; HEALTHEQUITY, HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT CONTRIBUTIONS/FEES, $196.00; HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT, FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS INSPECTION, $230.00; HILLYARD, CLEANING/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, $2,465.55; HORACE MANN, NOVEMBER 2023 ADMIN. FEES/DECEMBER 2023 PAYROLL ACH’S/FEES, $725.63; JOHNSON, GUY, MILEAGE- REIMBURSEMENT, $190.74; KAUFMAN LAW OFFICE, LEGAL SERVICES, $5,038.90; LUNCHTIME SOLUTIONS, INC., CATERING- VETERAN’S DAY MEAL, $133.65; LYNN, JACKSON, SHULTZ & LEBRUN, P.C., LEGAL SERVICES, $2,828.50; MEDICAID, FISCAL YEAR 2023 QUARTER 3 ADMIN. FEE, $139.46; MENARDS, BLEACH SPRAYER/FEBREZE/SPONGE SEAL, $232.63; OLSON’S PEST TECHNICIANS, BIMONTHLY PEST CONTROL SERVICES, $95.00; PALISADES OIL, CO, BULK FUEL, $1,173.19; PITNEY BOWES, INC., SERVICE AGREEMENT, $67.50; POPPLERS MUSIC, INC., BAND SUPPLIES, $71.98; REGION II MUSIC, INSTRUMENTAL SOLO CONTEST ENTRY FEE, $12.00; RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR, TREADMILL REPAIR, $340.21; SANFORD HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EXAM, $54.00; SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-5, 1ST & 2ND SEMESTER TUITION, $8,016.00; STURDEVANT’S AUTO PARTS, BRAKE FLUID/MOWER DECK BELT/WEATHER SEAL, $216.78; WAGEWORKS, DECEMBER 2023 ACH FEES, $3,797.13; XCEL ENERGY, OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2023 ELECTRICITY, $6,612.47;
TOTAL GENERAL FUND, $45,274.30
CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
ACCESS SYSTEMS, JANUARY 2024 SERVICES/PRINTER SERVICES, $1,708.83; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEM, $649.00; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, CARDIO PARTNERS- AED FOR AG. BUILDING, $2,379.62; HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPORTS, BASKETBALL JERSEYS, $1,680.00; HIGH PLAINS TECHNOLOGY, INC., CLASSROOM PROJECTORS, $9,543.88; SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-5, 1ST AND 2ND SEMESTER TUITION, $1,047.00;
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND, $17,008.33
SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND
CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY, NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2023 TUITION, $9,737.09; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- CURRICULUM, $115.30; ISI, LLC, DECEMBER 2023 INTERPRETER SERVICES, $6,385.00; LIFESCAPE, NOVEMBER 2023 SERVICES/TUITION, $7,873.75; PRAIRIE LAKES EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE, DECEMBER 2023 SERVICES, $3,519.57; TEACHWELL SOLUTIONS, NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2023 SERVICES, $22,904.00;
TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND, $50,534.71
CUSTODIAL FUND
FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, CORNER PANTRY- FFA STATE LEADERSHIP- FUEL, $33.29; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, DAIRY QUEEN- FFA STATE LEADERSHIP- MEAL, $94.75; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, MT. RUSHMORE PARKING- FFA STATE LEADERSHIP, $10.00; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, THUNDER ROAD- FFA, $1,093.36; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, WALL AUTO- FFA STATE LEADERSHIP- FUEL, $53.69;
TOTAL CUSTODIAL FUND, $1,285.09
TOTAL CLAIMS: $114,102.43
IMPREST CHECKS
DECEMBER 2023
GENERAL FUND IMPREST CHECKS
CANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #41-1, WRESTLING TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE- 12/16/2023, $50.00; CITY OF GARRETSON, GAS/SEWER/WATER, $5,053.40; DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, BACKGROUND CHECK, $43.25; FORTIN, ROD, WRESTLING OFFICIAL- 12/7/2023, $233.66; HAAS, KALEB, WRESTLING OFFICIAL- 12/7/2023, $249.98; KLEINSASSER, JAMISON, BASKETBALL DOUBLEHEADER OFFICIAL- 12/12/2023, $162.24; KOST, TODD, BASKETBALL DOUBLEHEADER OFFICIAL- 12/12/2023, $175.50; MCCOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #43-7, WRESTLING TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEES- 12/18 & 12/21/2023, $140.00; ORTMAN, PAUL, BOYS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 12/18/2023, $139.58; POPPEMA, MIKE, BOYS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 12/18/2023, $119.72; SCHRANK, MATT, APPLE CONFERENCE TRAVEL EXPENSES- REIMBURSEMENT, $158.72; TUSCHEN, KYLE, BOYS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 12/18/2023, $120.44; WALSH, STEVE, BASKETBALL DOUBLEHEADER OFFICIAL- 12/12/2023, $158.28; ZELL, MALLORY, TISSUES- REIMBURSEMENT, $50.00;
TOTAL GENERAL FUND IMPREST CHECKS, $6,854.77;
TOTAL IMPREST CHECKS: $6,854.77
Financial Report
The Business Manager presented a financial report of cash balances, expenditures, and receipts for the month of December 2023 as listed below:
Cash Balances as of December 29, 2023: General Fund: $605,868.87; Capital Outlay Fund: $1,431,672.95; Special Education Fund: $133,170.97; Food Service Fund: $303,552.95; Driver’s Education Fund: $10,212.22; Preschool Fund: ($13,977.55); Custodial Fund: $116,314.88.
Expenditures: General Fund: ACH Fees, $450.86; Claims, $41,183.89; Payroll, $320,646.77; Capital Outlay Fund: Claims, $61,499.85; Special Education Fund: Claims, $27,550.74; Payroll, $59,291.43; Food Service Fund: Claims, $35,824.17; Preschool Fund: Payroll, $9,606.79; Custodial Fund: ACH Fees, $4,407.36; Claims, $91,607.80.
Receipts: General Fund: Local Sources, $70,574.49; Intermediate Sources, $1,123.28; State Sources, $182,255.76; Federal Sources, $310,709.00; Capital Outlay Fund: Local Sources, $67,579.95; Special Education Fund: Local Sources, $39,891.95; State Sources, $15,651.43; Food Service Fund: Local Sources, $22,898.00; Federal Sources, $42,534.04; Preschool Fund: Local Sources, $3,000.00; Custodial Fund: Local Sources, $62,645.20.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
There were no conflicts of interest.
Action 24-067: Motion by Clark, second by Compton, to approve the contract renewal with Access Systems for copier services. Motion carried.
The following information items are on hold, pending committee recommendation: Elementary Handbook, Middle School/High School (Secondary) Handbook, and Policy GBCB: Staff Conduct.
There were no First Readings.
The Second Readings of Policy KK: Visitors to Schools and Policy KMC: Annual Notification to Parents were presented to the Board.
Action 24-068: Motion by Compton, second by Hulscher, to adopt Policy KK: Visitors to Schools and Policy KMC: Annual Notification to Parents. Motion carried.
Administration provided the Board with four administrative reports:
a. Superintendent’s Report - Superintendent Johnson gave a preview of the South Dakota Legislature, and subjects they would be discussing. This includes a potential 4% increase in state aid, a voucher program, and a school safety bill. He added that a staff in-service would take place on January 15th, highlighted by Author Joy Kelly coming to speak, and a staff soup/chili cook-off. Lastly, Superintendent Johnson informed the Board that the new boiler was mostly installed.
b. Business Manager’s Report - Business Manager Schweitzer gave the Board a snapshot of the 2024 school board election calendar.
c. Prairie Lakes Educational Cooperative Report - Board Member Hulscher informed the Board that roll was taken, and bills were approved to be paid at the most recent Prairie Lakes meeting.
d. Middle School/High School Principal Report - Principal McGregor told the Board he has been doing a lot of work involving dual credit and infinite campus. He added that the One-Act Play is scheduled for January 21st, and the 7th & 8th Grade Science Fair will take place February 5th.
Action 24-069: Motion by Hulscher, second by Clark, to go into executive session, pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2, subsection 1: A Personnel Matter. Motion carried. The Board entered executive session at 6:27 p.m.
President Nordstrom declared the Board out of executive session at 6:44 p.m.
Action 24-070: Motion by Hulscher, second by Clark, to adjourn at 6:44 p.m. Motion carried.
Approved by the Garretson Board of Education this _____ day of _________, 2024.
Board President
Business Manager
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NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR FILING NOMINATING PETITIONS FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION AND FOR FILING INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE PETITIONS
The deadline for filing nominating petitions for the primary election is March 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. central time. If a petition is mailed by registered mail by March 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. central time, it is considered filed.
The deadline for filing nominating petitions to run as an independent candidate in the general election is April 30, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. central time. If a petition is mailed by registered mail by April 30, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. central time, it is considered filed. For the offices of Minnehaha County Commissioners (2), Minnehaha County Treasurer, & Minnehaha County States Attorney nominating petitions must be filed in the office of the Minnehaha County Auditor 415 N Dakota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, and nominating petitions for the offices of U.S. Representative, Public Utilities Commissioner, State Senate and State Representatives in each of the Legislative Districts 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 25 must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State, State Capitol Building, Pierre, SD 57501.
The deadline for filing nominating petitions to run as an independent candidate for president in the general election is August 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. central time. If a petition is mailed by registered mail by August 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. central time, it is considered filed.
Nominating petitions for the offices of Minnehaha County Commissioners (2), Minnehaha County Treasurer, Minnehaha County States Attorney, Republican Delegates to the State Convention, Precinct Committeeman and Precinct Committeewoman for the Republican Party shall be filed in the office of the county auditor during regular business hours. Nominating petitions for the offices of United States Representative, State Senate and State Representatives in each of the Legislative Districts 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 25, Public Utilities Commissioner, Water Development District Director Areas 4, 6, and 8, Heartland Consumer Power District Director shall be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State, State Capitol Building, Pierre, SD 57501, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. central time.
Leah G. Anderson
Minnehaha County Auditor
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Notice: DBA Doing Business As/Assumed Name status
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