SOUTHEAST AREA COOPERATIVE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Southeast Area Cooperative was held on August 16, 2023 at the office of Southeast Area Cooperative, Beresford, South Dakota. The members of the Board of Directors
present were: Amanda Beeler, Alcester-Hudson School District (via zoom); Robin Kappenman, Canton
School District (via zoom) Sabrina Saylor, Elk Point-Jefferson School District (via Zoom); Brian Spurrell,
Irene-Wakonda School District. Also present were Tim Rhead, Superintendent Alcester-Hudson School
District; Ann Boden, Business Manager and Tricia West, Director, Southeast Area Cooperative. Sabrina Saylor called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by introductions of board members.
A motion was made by Brian Spurrell and seconded by Robin Kappenman to adopt the agenda adding item 15 to approve changes to negotiation rules. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Sabrina Saylor and seconded by Robin Kappenman to elect Faydra Christensen as
President. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Robin Kappenman and seconded by Brian Spurrell to elect Sabrina Saylor as Vice
President. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
It was determined that there were no existing conflicts of interest.
A motion was made by Brian Spurrell and seconded by Amanda Beeler to approve the May 17, 2023
minutes. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
The financial report as prepared by the Business Manager was presented with the three-month period
being reviewed. The following action in the General Fund was shown: Beginning Balance: $965,959; Receipts from Local Sources: $206,443; Receipts from Federal Sources: $403,191; Disbursements of
$810,081, and a Closing Balance of $765,512. A motion was made by Robin Kappenman and seconded
by Amanda Beeler to approve the financial report. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
A listing of bills for June, July and August 2023 was presented. A motion was made by Amanda Beeler
and seconded by Brian Spurrell to approve the payment of bills. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
A listing of paid vouchers follows:
ADOBE INC, SOFTWARE, $153.08; AMAZON.COM, SUPPLIES, $2,974.35; APPLE INC, EQUIPMENT,
$2,417.70; ARROWWOOD RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER, TRAINING, $232.90; ASSC. SCHOOL
BOARD OF SD, DUES, $775.00; BAKER, MELISSA, MILEAGE, $67.32; BERESFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT,
PERKINS, $2,000.00; BON HOMME SCHOOL DISTRICT, REIMBURSEMENT, $600.00; BRIDGES AT
BERESFORD, ROOM RENT, $250.00; BURKE SCHOOL DISTRICT, REIMBURSEMENT, $200.00; CANTON
SCHOOL DISTRICT, RENT, $500.00; CENTURY BUSINESS, COPIPER MAINTENANCE, $78.00; CITY OF
BERESFORD, UTILITIES, $1,134.11; CODY, CARSON, MILEAGE, $94.86; DAKOTA ACADEMIC CONSULTING,
SILDL, $3,750.00; DAKOTA PC WAREHOUSE, EQUIPMENT, $1,399.98; DICKERSON, KYLIE, MILEAGE,
$32.64; DJI DRONES, PERKINS, $1,337.00; DOCUMO, FAX, $50.00; DOLLAR GENERAL, SUPPLIES, $20.34;
EASY TIME CLOCK, SOFTWARE, $32.00; EMC INSURANCE COMPANIES, INSURANCE, $22.00; EWELL
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, PERKINS, $390.00; FLANDREAU SCHOOL DISTRICT, REIMBURSEMENT, $200.00;
FLYGER, ANDREA, REIMBURSEMENT, $10.00; GEEK DAD, REPAIRS, $106.00; GOODWILL OF THE GREAT
PLAINS, SHREDDING, $68.50; GREENHOUSE MEGASTORE, PERKINS, $1,158.00; HALL, LELA, MILEAGE,
$84.00; HEALTH EQUITY, FEES, $42.00; HOME DEPOT, PERKINS, $945.95; HYVEE, KINDERGARTEN
ACADEMY, $1,850.00; IRENE WAKONDA SCHOOL DISTRICT, PERKINS, $1,230.00; JAMF SOFTWARE,
SOFTWARE, $105.00; JENSEN INSURANCE, INSURANCE, $25,486.00; JERRY’S CHEVROLET,
REAPAIRS/VEHICLE, $20,849.61; KINNICK WEST LLC, STORAGE UNIT, $600.00; KOLB, LISA, MILEAGE,
$91.80; LIVE TICKET TV, PERKINS, $2,448.00; MATHESON TRI GAS INC, PERKINS, $4,653.29; MAXWELL
FOODS, PERKINS, $3,601.68; METHENY, JILL, PERKINS, $682.81; MICROSOFT, SOFTWARE, $433.10;
MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS, PERKINS, $505.40; MOC-FLOYD VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT,
REIMBURSEMENT, $600.00; NAME CHEAP, WEBSITE, $15.16; NATIONAL ASSN OF SCHOOL PSYCHS,
DUES, $690.00; NCS PEARSON INC, TESTING MATERIALS, $1,818.40; NETH, HOLLY, MILEAGE, $216.24;
NEW CENTURY PRESS, PUBLISHING, $160.34; OLSON, KIMBER, REIMBURSEMENT, $150.00; ONE OFFICE
SOLUTIONS, PAPER ORDER, $16,354.08; PAPER CORPORATION, PAPER ORDER, $183,276.25;
PARMENTER, DESIREE, MILEAGE, $117.51; PETTY CASH, MISCELLANOUS, $19.00; PRECISION
IRRIGATION, LAWNCARE, $665.50; PRINTING PLUS INC, ENVELOPES, $343.00; SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
OF SD, DUES, $1,418.00; SDACTE, PERKINS, $632.00; SELCHERT, JASON, SILDL, $2,187.50; SFM,
INSURANCE, $4,273.00; SIOUX EMPIRE AUTOMOTIVE INC, VEHICLE, $19,859.00; STAPLES, PAPER ORDER,
$27,100.45; STREFF, LAURA, MILEAGE, $149.43; SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION, SERVICE, $192.50; TIE,
TRAINING, $100.00; TRUST & AGENCY ACCOUNT, MISCELLANOUS, $1,365.78; US BANK VOYAGER FLEET
SYSTEMS INC, FUEL, $159.94; VANMEETEREN, BETH, PRESENTER, $2,000.00; VANNORSDEL, JESSICA,
MILEAGE, $61.20; VERIZON WIRELESS, PHONE, $1,116.74; VISA, MISCELLANOUS, $1,418.71; WESTERN
PSYCHOLOGICAL, TESTING MATERIALS, $489.50; WITKOP, MELISSA, MILEAGE, $395.25; ZWEIFEL,
CANDACE, MILEAGE/DUES, $226.50
A motion was made by Robin Kappenman and seconded by Amanda Beeler to declare 2005 Dodge Magnum as surplus for trade-in. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
Ann Boden gave a review of the 2023-2024 budget that was recommended for approval by the Advisory
Board. A motion was made by Brian Spurrell and seconded by Robin Kappenman to adopt the 2023-
2024 budget. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Amanda Beeler and seconded by Robin Kappenman to approve the contracts of
Susan Vick, SLPA and Nicole Bohnsack, Adapted PE teacher. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
There were no actions of the SILDL governing board to report.
A motion was made by Brian Spurrell and seconded by Robin Kappenman to ratify the following for the
2023-2024 school year:
Designate Roberts Rules of Order as guide/reference for meetings
Premier Bank to act as the official depository for the Cooperative and that the following institutions be approved for investment depositories: Farmer’s State Bank of Canton, First Bank and Trust of Canton, First Dakota National Bank of Beresford and Elk Point, First Premier Bank of Wakonda, First Savings Bank of Beresford, Great Western Bank of Canton, Liberty National Bank of Elk Point, Merchant’s State Bank of Viborg, Hurley, and Irene, Premier Bank of Alcester and Hudson, Security Savings Bank of Canton, and SD Public Funds Investment Trust (FIT).
Designate the Beresford Republic as the official newspaper of Southeast Area Cooperative, notification of special meetings
Appoint Ann Boden as Business Manager; declare Ann Boden, Business Manager as legal signature for all cooperative reports (social security, payroll, insurance, etc.) and authorize use of the president signature stamp
Declare Tricia West as authorized signature for all grants and grant application made for the cooperative
Set legal bond for the business manager and all other employees
Authorize approval of purchases by the business manager and director to the legal bid limit of
$25,000.00
Authorize Tricia West to authorize collaboration agreements between agencies, universities, and training programs for 2023-2024
Authorize direct deposit payments for payroll and accounts payable with proper documentation
An attorney not be retained, but to utilize KSB or Frieberg, Nelson, & Ask when a need arises
Appoint Tricia West as Section 504 Coordinator and American with Disabilities Act Coordinator for 2023-2024
Appoint Ann Boden as Title IX coordinator
Approve the submission of the Carl Perkins application for 2023-2024
Approve the submission of the IDEA application for 2023-2024
Adopt the 2023-2024 policy manual with updates
Establish substitute pay at $120 per day for certified staff and classified staff
Approve publication of cooperative salaries for 2023-2024
Approve the following meeting dates and times for 2023-2024 Board of Directors meeting times as 5:30 p.m. and dates of November 15, 2023, February 21, 2024, and May 15, 2024 and the Advisory Board meetings time as 11:00 a.m. and dates of September 19, 2023, October 17, 2023, December 19, 2023, January 16, 2024, March 19, 2024, April 16, 2024, June 18, 2024.
Approve comprehensive plan.
All present voted yes. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Robin Kappenman and seconded by Amanda Beeler to ratify the actions of the Advisory Board from the June and July 2023 meetings and to act on the following consent agenda items:
Approve SILDL contract for Jason Selchert and Bonnie Overweg
Set PT rate for outside contracts for 2023-2024 school year
All present voted yes. Motion carried.
There was no public input.
A motion was made by Brian Spurrell and seconded by Robin Kappenman to approve the changes to the
negotiation rules. All present voted yes. Motion carried.
Tricia West presented the Leadership Team report which included:
Kindergarten Academy
Trainings and in-services that have been provided to Cooperative and district staff.
Staffing update
A motion was made by Robin Kappenman and seconded by Brian Spurrell to adjourn the meeting. All
present voted yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m. The next meeting of the Board of
Directors will be November 15, 2023.
2023-2024 Contracts and Employment Agreements
Christal Anderson, Early Childhood Paraprofessional, $16.50/hour
Melissa Baker, Early Childhood Paraprofessional, $18.37/hour
Ann Boden, Business Manager, 260 days, $81,804.18
Debra Braaten, Early Childhood Paraprofessional, $16.25/hour
Angela Carlson, Early Childhood SPED Teacher, 175 days, $54,627.63
Joshua Carlson, Physical Therapist, 175 days, $85,547.04
Jenna Cox, School Psych Intern, 175 days, $50,000.00
Robin Dattilo, School Psychologist, 140 days, $51,719.52
Kaylee Fitzgerald, Early Childhood Paraprofessional, $16.00/hour
Andrea Flyger, Occupational Therapist, 140 days, $52,626.00
Jordan Flinn, Early Childhood SPED Teacher, 175 days, $47,726.00
Grant Fodness, School Psychologist, 175 days, $62,381.00
Sandi Goltermann, Behavior Intervention Coordinator, 175 days, $55,862
Lela Hall, Birth to Three Coordinator, $23.64/hour
Cari Hansen, Speech Language Pathology Assistant, 175 days, $36,705.28
Kristina Hansen, Early Childhood SPED Teacher, 175 days, $48,550.98
Tawnya Heer, Occupational Therapist, 90 days, $34,035.07
Lisa Kolb, Birth to Three Coordinator, $23.28/hour
Haley McDowell, Speech Language Pathologist, 175 days, $61,064.10
Melissa McKee, Speech Language Pathology Assistant, 140 days, $29,360.80
Michael Mettler, School Psychologist, 175 days, $68,052.00
Holly Neth, Birth to Three Coordinator, 260 days, $49,446.17
Kimber Olson, Speech Language Pathologist, 175 days, $68,335.55
Desiree Parmenter, Behavior Intervention Coordinator, 180 days, $61,480.99
Carol Pepper, Occupational Therapist, 35 days, $13,719.69
Lisa Schmitz, Adapted Physical Education Teacher, 35 days, $10,264.05
Laura Streff, Speech Language Pathology Assistant, 175 days, $36,277.28
Tali Vander Stouwe, Medicaid Billing Specialist, $19.83/hour
Jessica Vannorsdel, Speech Language Pathologist, 140 days, $57,277.10
Patricia West, Director, 260 days, $98,256.88
Melissa Witkop, Birth to Three Coordinator, 260 days, $53,211.75
Candace Zweifel, Speech Language Pathologist, 175 days, $67,484.90
Summer 2023
Angela Carlson, Early Childhood SPED Teacher, $43.02/hour
Joshua Carlson, Physical Therapist, $66.11/hour
Jordan Flinn, Early Childhood SPED Teacher, $38.09/hour
Cari Hansen, Speech Language Pathology Assistant, $30.22/hour
Kristina Hansen, Early Childhood SPED Teacher, $38.68/hour
Tawnya Heer, Occupational Therapist, $51.27/hour
Haley McDowell, Speech Language Pathologist, $47.62/hour
Kimber Olson, Speech Language Pathologist, $52.81/hour
Carol Pepper, Occupational Therapist, $53.00/hour
Laura Streff, Speech Language Pathology Assistant, $29.91/hour
Jessica Vannorsdel, Speech Language Pathologist, $55.14/hour
Candace Zweifel, Speech Language Pathologist, $52.20/hour
Faydra Christensen, President
Ann Boden, Business Manager