Wilmot School District #54-7 School Board Proceedings
Wilmot School District #54-7 School Board Proceedings
March 9, 2026
The Board of Education of the Wilmot School District #54-7 met in their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7 p.m. in the school library.
Members Present: Anderson, Pelzel, Heinje, Ammann, Remund, Cameron, Harstad
Others in Attendance: Supt./Prin. Olson, Prin. Hanson, Tiffany Argo
Harper Harstad and John Madsen gave the school spotlight on her History Day Fair project.
Pres. Anderson convened the Board for its regular session by leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
A time was held for public input.
ACTION NO. 26-093
Motion by Cameron and second by Pelzel to approve the agenda with the following changes: Add Executive Session 1-25-2 (3) Legal and add Action Item B – Approve Midwest Pipe Lining Quote. Motion carried all members voted aye.
No conflicts of interest were disclosed.
ACTION NO. 26-094
Motion by Pelzel and second by Heinje to approve the minutes of the February 11th, 2026 regular meeting. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
ACTION NO. 26-095
Motion by Pelzel and second by Harstad to accept the financial statements as presented. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
Financial Report
General Fund: Balance 01-31-26, 438,524.94; Receipts -local, 21,368.04, -state, 140,574.72, -federal, 72,134.51; Disbursements, 320,200.03; Balance 02-28-26, 352,402.18.
Capital Outlay: Balance 01-31-26, 253,754.24; Receipts -local, 3,756.34, -state, 0.00, -federal, 0.00; Disbursements, 39,523.63; Balance 02-28-26, 217,986.95.
Special Education: Balance 01-31-26, 584,980.89; Receipts -local, 2,338.28, -state, 0.00, -federal, 3,320.00; Disbursements, 49,906.80; Balance 02-28-26, 540,732.37.
School Lunch: Balance 01-31-26, 54,367.67; Receipts -local, 3,631.51, -state, 0.00, -federal, 9,302.90; Disbursements, 23,108.56; Balance 02-28-26, 44,193.52.
Enterprise: Balance 01-31-26, 8,851.86; Receipts -local, 2,706.29, -state, 0.00, -federal, 0.00; Disbursements, 6,361.88; Balance 02-28-26, 5,196.27.
Impact Aid: Balance 01-31-26, 920,374.00; Receipts -local, 0.00, -state, 0.00, -federal, 15,306.00; Disbursements, 0.00; Balance 02-28-26, 935,680.00.
Trust & Agency: Class Funds - Balance 01-31-26, 64,688.26; Receipts -local, 19,101.95; Disbursements, 19,448.58; Balance 02-28-26, 65,341.63. Unemployment - Balance 01-31-26, 14,879.36; Receipts -local, 0.00; Disbursements, 0.00; Balance 02-28-26, 14,879.36.
Supt. Olson gave a strategic planning update.
Supt. Olson updated the board on the legislative session, including education funding.
ACTION NO. 26-096
Motion by Heinje and second by Cameron to approve the consent agenda, which includes the following:
• Approval of bills (as listed below)
• Approve the resignation of Kadie TeKrony, Head Cheer Coach, with gratitude and thanks for her years of service
Motion carried as all members voted aye.
GENERAL FUND: Salaries, Gross contracts, 151,095.60; Social Security, Board share, 8,420.83; Medicare, Board share, 1,969.44; Retirement, Matching, 8,566.14; FLEX Plan Fee, Board share, 40.66; Employee Insurance, Board share, 21,585.16; A Beep LLC, Bus Radio, 429.00; ACT, Testing, 688.32; Phillip Ammann, Ref, 640.00; Shelly Ammann, Ref, 80.00; Trent Ammann, Ref, 350.00; Associated School Boards of SD, Webinar, 30.00; Avera Medical Group Milbank, DOT Physical, 150.00; Rachel Beumer, Ref, 20.00; Black Hills Special Services Coop, Services, 8,500.00; BMO Harris, Supplies, 1,951.03; Gerald Brooks Jr, Speaker, 9,800.00; Robbie Bucklin, Ref, 280.00; Paisyn Butler, Ref, 20.00; Casey Cameron, Ref, 80.00; Chase Visa, Conference, Supplies, 1,276.09; CHS, Fuel, 3,812.38; City of Wilmot, Monthly water bill, 1,024.19; Cole Paper, Supplies, 4,163.06; Core Educational Coop, Virtual Classes, 520.00; Stacey DeBoer, Supplies, 76.23; Electro Watchman, Alarm monitoring, 141.15; Grant County Review, Printing, 106.02; Green Energy Solutions, Service Call, 448.80; Tyler Hennagir, Ref, 60.00; Hortness Implement, Supplies, 8.35; Johnson Controls, Quarterly Testing, 3,253.98; Jostens, Yearbooks, 1,023.95; KSB Law, Legal Services, 279.00; Linde Gas, HS Supplies, 49.81; Rylan Locke, Ref, 100.00; Denise Lutkemeier, Ref, 360.00; MRG Hauff, Track Jerseys, 1,368.65; NESC, Gen services, 52.79; Northside Implement, Repairs, 1,562.41; Otter Tail, Electric service, 5,640.45; RC Technologies, Phone service, 234.62; James Remund, Ref, 200.00; Madeline Remund, Ref, 20.00; Route 15 Body Works, Repairs, 97.77; Sarlettes, Supplies, 93.50; School Administrators of SD, Banquet, 45.00; Patrick Schwenn, Ref, 190.00; Jill Spindler, Baritone, 150.00; Stillson Oil, Ethanol, 919.40; Tri-State Water, Softener rental, 67.00; US Foods, FFV, 923.07; US Postal Service, Box rental fee, 126.00; Vestis, Mat Service, 710.69; Wilmot Foods, Supplies, 15.02; Wilmot Lumber Yard, Supplies, 64.74; Wilmot Trust & Agency, Monthly Reimbursement, 5,921.57.
CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND: Century Business, Copy machines, 1,674.31; Safe N Secure, Camera, 965.42.
SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND: Salaries, Gross contracts, 32,894.46; Social Security, Board share, 1,944.23; Medicare, Board share, 454.67; Retirement, Matching, 1,886.43; Employee Insurance, Board share, 3,929.25; BMO Harris, Supplies, 428.53; NESC, Assessments, 9,528.64.
FOOD SERVICE FUND: Salaries, Gross contracts, 8,626.43; Social Security, Board share, 523.28; Medicare, Board share, 122.37; Retirement, Matching, 503.12; Employee Insurance, Board share, 1,324.95; Berens, Purchased Food, 61.12; BMO Harris, Supplies, 49.45; Cash-Wa, Purchased Food, 1,051.54; East Side Jersey Dairy, Milk, 855.93; Performance Foodservice, Purchased Food, 2,575.43; SNA, Certification, 55.00; US Foods, Purchased Food, 1,950.22; Wilmot Foods, Purchased Food, 1.53.
ENTERPRISE FUND: Salaries, Gross contracts, 5,800.57; Social Security, Board share, 359.65; Medicare, Board share, 84.10; Retirement, Matching, 305.73; Employee Insurance, Board share, 4.10; BMO Harris, Supplies, 121.18; Wilmot School Lunch, Daycare meals, 325.47.
ACTION NO. 26-097
Motion by Cameron and second by Harstad to approve the quote from Midwest Pipe Lining for $31,118.42. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
Carson Jurgens gave the student council report.
Prin. Hanson reported on the upcoming track and golf schedules.
Supt. Olson reported on:
• the ACT and PreACT will be on Wednesday March 11th
• the state assessment is coming up in April
• certified staff negotiations will be Monday March 23rd at 6 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be on Monday, April 13th at 7 p.m.
ACTION NO. 26-098
Motion by Pelzel and second by Cameron that the board enter into executive session for personnel issues pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1), negotiations pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (4) and legal pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (3). Motion carried as all members voted aye. 7:27 p.m.
Pres. Anderson declared the board out of Executive Session and reconvened into regular session. 8:56 p.m.
ACTION NO. 26-099
Motion by Ammann and second by Remund to issue administrative contracts of Nicholas Olson as Supt./Principal, Grant Hanson as Elem Principal/AD, Tiffany Argo as Business Manager, and Stacey DeBoer as Federal Programs Director for the 2026-2027 school year with salary to be determined at a later date. Ammann and Remund voted aye and Cameron, Pelzel, Heinje, Harstad, and Anderson voted nay. Motion failed.
ACTION NO. 26-100
Motion by Heinje and second by Pelzel to issue administrative contract of Nicholas Olson as Supt./Principal for the 2026-2027 school year with salary to be determined at a later date. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
ACTION NO. 26-101
Motion by Pelzel and second by Harstad to issue administrative contract of Tiffany Argo as Business Manager for the 2026-2027 school year with salary to be determined at a later date. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
ACTION NO. 26-102
Motion by Pelzel and second by Cameron to issue administrative contract of Stacey DeBoer as Federal Programs Director for the 2026-2027 school year with salary to be determined at a later date. Motion carried as all members voted aye.
ACTION NO. 26-103
Motion by Remund and second by Ammann to issue administrative contract of Grant Hanson as Elem Principal/AD for the 2026-2027 school year with salary to be determined at a later date. Remund and Ammann voted aye and Cameron, Pelzel, Heinje, Harstad, and Anderson voted nay. Motion failed.
ACTION NO. 26-104
Motion by Pelzel and second by Cameron to adjourn. Motion carried as all members voted aye. 8:59 p.m.
/s/ David Anderson,
Board Chairman
/s/ Tiffany Argo,
Business Manager
