Southeast Area Cooperative
Advisory Board Meeting
April 18, 2023
A meeting of the Advisory Board of Southeast Area Cooperative was held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the office of Southeast Area Cooperative, Beresford, South Dakota. Members present were: Tim Rhead,
Alcester-Hudson School District; Dustin Degen, Beresford School District; Russ Townsend, Canton School
District; Philip Schonebaum, Elk Point-Jefferson School District; Dave Hutchison, Irene-Wakonda School
District; and Brett Mellem, Viborg-Hurley School District. 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.
A motion was made by Dave Hutchison and seconded by Russ Townsend to approve the minutes of the
March 15, 2023 meeting. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
The financial report as prepared by the Business Manager for March 2023 was presented: General Fund
Beginning Balance: $927,055; Receipts: $155,022; Disbursements: $155,852 for an ending balance of
$926,225. A motion was made by Dustin Degen and seconded by Phil Schonebaum to approve the
financial report as presented. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
A listing of bills was presented. A motion was made by Dustin Degen and seconded by Tim Rhead to
approve the payment of April bills. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Russ Townsend and seconded by Dustin Degen to approve the resignation of Kylie Dickerson, SLPA. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
The Leadership Team report included:
Negotiations recap
2023-2024 school calendars
Policy review
Fall staff training needs
Sped Director group meetings and book study
Comprehensive plan
Extended School Year services
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 11:35 a.m.
Brett Mellem, President
Ann Boden, Business Manager