Summit School Board Proceedings
Summit School Board Proceedings
September 9, 2026
Members present: Lisa Amdahl, Tamijo Bronson, Dustin Nelson and Jevon Zirbel. Mark Miller via phone.
Also present: Beth Hills, Mike Schmidt, Brittany Graf, Sarah Strang and Kaitlyn Christofferson
At 6:03 p.m. Chairman Amdahl called the meeting to order. Dustin Nelson and Beth Hills recognized a conflict of interest with the September Claims. Mike Schmidt recognized conflict of interest with contract approvals.
27022 Motion by Zirbel Second by Bronson approve the agenda as written. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Public Communications: None.
27023 Motion by Nelson Second by Miller to approve the August 12th, 2026 regular meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
27024 Motion by Bronson Second by Zirbel to approve the financial statements. All voted aye. Motion carried.
27025 Motion by Miller Second by Zirbel to approve the monthly claims for the month of September 2026. All voted aye. Motion carried.
GENERAL FUND
4N6 FANATICS, SUBSCRIPTION, 250.00; 605 TILE AND DRAIN LLC, MAINTENANCE, 156.94; ACTIVE HEATING INC, SERVICE CALL, 2,618.96; ARS A TECTA AMERICA CO, LLC, ROOF LEAK, 1,687.04; CAL’S REPAIR, REPAIR, 1,577.40; CENTURY BUSINESS, LEASE PRINTING, 951.51; CHURCHILL, MANOLIS, FREEMAN, COLLECTIONS, 139.54; COFFEE CUP, FUEL, 1,208.10; EMC INSURANCE COMPANIES, FY27 INSURANCE, 56,149.00; FIRST DAKOTA INDEMNITY COMPANY, WORK COMP INSURANCE, 5,548.00; GLEASON, VICTORIA, ELA COACH, 1,952.30; GRAF, BRITTANY, ELA CONT. ED, 450.00; GRANT COUNTY REVIEW, SEPT 26, 1,357.27; HAUCK, KASANDRA, ELA CONT. ED, 450.00; HIGH PLAINS VIRTUAL ACADEMY, VIRTUAL CLASSES, 250.00; HILLS, ELIZABETH, ELA CONT. ED, 450.00; HILLYARD INC, SUPPLIES, 1,017.80; IMPREST, SEPT 26, 4,503.75; Innovative Office Solutions LLC, SUPPLIES, 27.88; KSB LAW, LEGAL SERVICES, 94.50; MASTERCARD, SEPT 2026, 1,453.46; MCGRAW-HILL Education, Inc, BOOKS, 1,239.28; MENARD’S, supplies, 311.80; MILBANK SCHOOL DIST., MENDLER ASSEMBLY, 1,050.00; MRG HAUFF, SUPPLIES, 288.58; NESC, SERVICES, 58.71; OKROI, MEGAN, ELA CONT. ED, 450.00; OLSON’S PEST TECHNICIANS, SERVICE, 140.00; PEARSON, HILLORI, SUPPLIES, 96.22; QUALE, KARLIE, ELA CONT ED, 450.00; RABINE, KRISTINA, SPRING AND SUMMER ELA TUITION, 3,772.39; RC TECHNOLOGIES, PHONE SERVICES, 190.40; REPORTER & FARMER, ADS, 402.87; SCHOLASTIC INC, NEWS, 292.52; SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY, KLEENEX, 116.10; SCHOOL SPECIALTY LLC, SUPPLIES, 515.30; TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, BUS OFFICE SERV, 110.16; TOWN OF SUMMIT, WATER, SEWER, AND GARBAGE, 375.76; TWIN VALLEY TIRE INC, TIRES, 410.00; US FOODS, PURCHASED FOOD, 92.38; WHETSTONE SANITATION, ROLLOFF, 480.00; ZIRBEL, CHERI, SD LIT CONF, 500.00; PAYROLL, $119,977.87; BENEFITS, $28,975.77.
Fund TOTAL $242,589.56
CAPITAL OUTLAY
DECKER EQUIPMENT, CHAIRS, 2,660.40; GRAPHIC EDGE DBA, GAME ONE, THE XC UNIFORMS, 1,284.72; HM RECEIVABLES CO LLC, SCIENCE, 1,083.86; MASTERCARD, SEPT 2026, 752.24; MCGRAW-HILL Education, Inc, ELEM READING, 404.70; Ridge Electric, REPLACING PANEL, 2,648.48; RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC., MONITOR, 161.00; SOFTWARE UNLIMITED INC, SOFTWARE FEES, 6,200.00.
Fund TOTAL $15,195.40
SPECIAL EDUCATION
DCI, BACKGROUND CHECK, 50.00; MASTERCARD, SEPT 2026, 1,035.38; MILBANK SCHOOL DIST., MENDLER ASSEMBLY, 300.00; NESC, SERVICES, 17,622.83; PAYROLL, $12,498.74; BENEFITS, $8,658.42.
Fund Total $40,165.37
FOOD SERVICE
BERNARD, PURCHASED FOOD, 898.32; EAST SIDE JERSEY DAIRY, INC., MILK, 748.17; PYE BARKER, INSPECTION, 512.00; SCHOOL NUTRITION ASSOCIATION, DUES, 55.00; SD DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, ZOOM WORKPLACE, 35.00; SUMNER, LISA, FOOD SERVICE ACCOUNT REIMBURSEMENT, 53.85; US FOODS, PURCHASED FOOD, 5,184.82; PAYROLL, $4,757.17; BENEFITS, $2,197.95.
Fund TOTAL $14,442.28
DRIVERS EDUCATION
ULRICH, MEGAN, DRIVERS EDUCATION INSTRUCTION, 5,850.00.
FUND TOTAL $5,850.00
Superintendent Report: Mr. Schmidt discussed fall enrollment count day Sept 25th, Results Driven Accountability, Attaboy Assembly Sept 15th, Starbase the week of Sept 14th, Homecoming Oct 2, possible elementary GBB coop, and Summit School is hiring activity bus drivers and substitute teachers.
Business Manager Report: Mrs. Christofferson reported on FY26 annual report being approved, FY26 audit is scheduled for October 16th and 17th and Summit School accepting snow removal bids.
Dean of Students Report: Mrs. Hills discussed extending Maps testing, ASVAB testing October 7th and NHS candidates applying.
27026 Motion by Nelson Second by Bronson to approve sick leave bank contributions. All voted aye. Motion Carried
27027 Motion by Zirbel Second by Miller to approve contracts. Mike Schmidt, Athletic Director $5,300; Sheridan Renville, Special Education Para, $17.43/hr. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
27028 Motion by Bronson Second by Nelson to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 p.m. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
The next regular meeting is at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026.
/s/ Chairman
/s/ Business Manager
