2-16-23 – Special Meeting Minutes


Southeast Area Cooperative
Advisory Board Meeting
February 16, 2023



A meeting of the Advisory Board of Southeast Area Cooperative was held on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at the office of Southeast Area Cooperative, Beresford, South Dakota. Members present were: Tim Rhead, Alcester-Hudson School District (via zoom); Dustin Degen, Beresford School District; Russ Townsend, Canton School District (via zoom); Philip Schonebaum, Elk Point-Jefferson School District (via zoom); Dave Hutchison, Irene-Wakonda School District; and Brett Mellem, Viborg-Hurley School District (via zoom). Also present were Tricia West, Director and Ann Boden, Business Manager Southeast Area Cooperative.
Brett Mellem called the meeting to order at 11:03 a.m.

A motion was made by Tim Rhead and seconded by Dustin Degen to approve the agenda. All present
voted yes. Motion carried.

Discussion was held on the direction of offered programs and positions.

A motion was made by Dustin Degen and seconded by Russ Townsend to adjourn the meeting. All
present voted yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:54 a.m.


Brett Mellem, President

Ann Boden, Business Manager