Southeast Area Cooperative
Advisory Board Meeting
June 20, 2023
meeting of the Advisory Board of Southeast Area Cooperative was held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the Canton High School, Canton, South Dakota. Members present were: Tim Rhead, Alcester-Hudson School District; Dustin Degen, Beresford School District (via phone); 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 10:02 a.m.
A motion was made by Tim Rhead and seconded by Russ Townsend to approve the agenda. All present
voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Russ Townsend and seconded by Dustin Degen to approve the minutes of the April 18, 2023 meeting. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
The financial report as prepared by the Business Manager for Mary 2023 was presented: General Fund
Beginning Balance: $965,900; Receipts: $162,981; Disbursements: $171,729 for an ending balance of
$957,152. A motion was made by Tim Rhead and seconded by Russ Townsend 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 Phil Schonebaum
to approve the payment of May bills. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Russ Townsend and seconded by Tim Rhead to approve the following budget
amendments.
Increase Decrease
10 7000 000 000 $ 2,400.00
10 2317 000 319 $ 2,400.00
10 2226 000 411 $ 6,000.00
Fund Balance $ 6,000.00
All present voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dustin Degen and seconded by Russ Townsend to declare vehicles, equipment,
testing materials, and therapy materials as surplus. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Russ Townsend and seconded by Dave Hutchison to increase the Physical Therapy contracted services rate for the 2023-2024 school year to $32.50 per unit. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dave Hutchison and seconded by Phil Schonebaum to approve SILDL contracts for Jason Selchert $8,750/annual and Bonnie Overweg $1,500/district. All present voted yes. Motion
carried.
The Leadership Team report included:
176 teachers attended Kindergarten Academy
Current staff vacancies include SLP/SLPA, Adaptive PE and long-term substitute
Fall training opportunities are scheduled in August
Overview of policy and procedure workday
A motion was made by Tim Rhead and seconded by Dustin Degen to adjourn the meeting. All present voted yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Brett Mellem, President
Ann Boden, Business Manager