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Summary of actions (motion text condensed, mover / second, outcome)

1) Approve agenda as amended (add 6.2 0.4 stipend request) — Motion: \"approve the agenda with the addition\"; Mover: Moulton; Seconder: Iverson; Outcome: approved (yes 5 — unanimous voice vote). [block_69]

2) Approve minutes from May 12 meeting — Motion by Rossman; Outcome: approved (yes 5). [block_97]

3) Financial reports (May) presented and accepted — Presenter: Heidi; Outcome: accepted (no formal roll call recorded). [block_112]

4) Student/staff recognition: Malia Kranz recognized as two‑time state champion in girls discus — recognition, no vote required. [block_243]

5) Personnel motions: resignations, contract recommendations, stipend approvals, retirements, hires, open enrollments and contract addendums were approved as presented — Typical motion language: \"approve the contract recommendations and addendums\"; various movers include Rossman and Lohr; Outcome: approved (yes 5 each). [blocks_514,529,561,4634]

6) Purchase authority: Video management system (Johnson Controls) at $93,018.64 — Motion: \"approve authority to purchase video management system as presented\"; Mover: Moulton; Seconder: Iverson; Outcome: approved (yes 5). [block_591.56]

7) Accept sole qualifying bid from Stryker for three endoscopy systems (model 1788) — Total $524,590; funds from Sanford Health gift and state equipment funds — Motion by Iverson; Second: Moulton; Outcome: approved (yes 5). [block_640.75995]

8) Hangar lease agreements with Watertown Regional Airport for pilot program ($240/month) — Motion by Moulton; Second: Iverson; Outcome: approved (yes 5). [block_735.645]

9) Low‑cost/no‑cost equipment leases (TransSource wheel loader $1,000/month; no‑cost John Deere compact utility tractor from Kibble) — Motion by Aversa; Second: Moulton; Outcome: approved (yes 5). [block_839.76]

10) Surplus resolution declaring equipment beyond useful life for disposal/donation/sale — Motion by Moulton; Second: Iverson; Outcome: approved (yes 5). [block_859.95]

11) Approve bills — Motion by Laura (Rossman noted as second); Outcome: approved (yes 5). [block_4544]

12) Appointment of school election workers for June 17 election — Motion by Iverson; Second: Moulton; Outcome: approved (yes 5). [block_4694]

13) Financial institution operating agreement with First Premier — Motion by Moulton; Outcome: approved (yes 5). [block_4716]

14) Procurement plan amendment for child nutrition program (federal requirement) — Motion by Iverson; Outcome: approved (yes 5). [block_4748]

15) Surplus resolution (donation of stadium stools to AERO Ed / booster club and other food service surplus items) — Motion by Moulton; Second: Iverson; Outcome: approved (yes 5). [block_4782.8696]

16) Supplemental budget for 2024–25 (modifications totaling $3,200,000 to bring operation to approximately $134,000,000; employee benefit trust claim estimate increase $1,500,000) — Motion by Iverson; Second: Moulton; Outcome: approved (yes 5). [block_4865.965]

17) Special education comprehensive plan (annual submission) — Motion to approve by Laura; Outcome: approved (yes 5). [block_4961.92]

18) Memorandum of understanding with City of Watertown for two school resource officers (50% reimbursement) — Motion by Rossman; Second: Laura; Outcome: approved (yes 5). [block_5001.155]

19) Runoff election ballot casting for Ryan Raumager (as recommended) — Motion to cast ballot; Outcome: approved (yes 5). [block_5061.455]

20) Superintendent job description (CBC) — Motion to approve; Outcome: approved (yes 5). [block_5112.705]

21) Superintendent evaluation policy amendment to add a semiannual district issues update at the June meeting — Motion by Iverson (amendment moved); Outcome: approved (yes 4; one nay recorded). [block_5290.5303]

22) Multiple policy readings and updates (IJL‑A, KEC, JEA, JEG and others per legislation) — Readings recorded; no substantive amendments obstructing passage; motions to proceed recorded and carried. [block_4431]

23) Open enrollments (six + one additional) — Motion to approve open enrollments; Outcome: approved (yes 5). [block_5504.4453]

24) Other routine personnel and administration approvals (vacation and benefits policies, school building administration, evaluation procedures) — Motions recorded and approved. [multiple blocks]

Notes on voting method and tallies: The meeting used voice votes with \"Aye\" called by members; the record shows all board members present at roll call and most items passed by unanimous voice vote. Where a roll‑call tally was not provided, the article records the outcome as \"approved\" and uses the meeting note that all members were present to indicate a unanimous voice vote, except for the superintendent evaluation amendment where one board member was recorded as voting nay.

Speakers and provenance for selected actions (topic intro / finish excerpts)

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Authority to purchase: The board approved authority to purchase a video management system from Johnson Controls for $93,018.64 to allow cameras to be installed in the archway portion of campus. District staff said the purchase will come from budgeted IT funds.

Endoscopy equipment: The board approved accepting the sole qualifying bid from Stryker to purchase three endoscopy systems (model 1788) for a total of $524,590 to finish the Surgical Technology Learning Center. District staff said the funds for that purchase come from a gift from Sanford Health plus remaining state equipment funds.

Hangar and equipment leases: The board approved two hangar lease agreements with the Watertown Regional Airport for the professional fixed‑wing pilot program at $240 per month, to be paid from the program budget. The board also approved a seven‑month low‑cost lease with TransSource for a wheel loader at $1,000 per month and a no‑cost lease of a compact utility tractor from Kibble Equipment; administrators said the equipment value is about $150,000 and the program's total cost will be about $7,000.

Surplus resolution and donations: The board approved a surplus resolution declaring a variety of equipment items from aviation, med‑fire rescue, precision machining and welding beyond useful life and available for donation, disposal or sale. The board discussed donating stadium stools to AERO Ed and to the booster club to support fundraising for the new stadium; district staff said the booster club and AERO Ed intend to use donated seating as part of their fundraising commitments toward the athletic complex.

Why it matters: The purchases and leases support career and technical education programs, campus safety infrastructure and operations. The endoscopy purchase in particular was funded by external gifts and state equipment dollars.

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College leadership reported the summer term began May 27 and runs through July 22. \"Our final count for summer term this year was 653 students,\" the presenter said, an unduplicated headcount the college described as about 4% higher than last summer. For the full 2024–25 academic year, LATC reported serving 2,761 students, \"up almost 4%\" from its prior high.

Why it matters: The college's enrollment trends affect local workforce pipelines and shared services for dual‑credit programs with district high schools.

Details from the presentation

- Areas of growth: The college reported its largest summer enrollments in practical nursing, the dual‑credit program, agriculture business, registered nursing and dental assisting.

- Revenue and operations: The presenter said the college received multiple revenue streams tied to the summer semester and cited state revenue inflows and steady enterprise fund operations.

- Events and partnerships: The college expected the state fire school on campus the week of the presentation, estimating about 500 firefighters would attend for certification and training.

Speakers

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District administrator Doctor Danielson summarized accomplishments and next steps under five goal areas the board adopted for the 2024–27 plan, saying the district completed training and planning work this year and will continue implementation into 2025–26. \"We rejuvenated our Boys Town skills with our staff,\" Danielson said, and described updated school safety protocols that district staff reduced to a one‑page response checklist: \"hold, secure, lockdown, evacuate, and shelter.\"

The superintendent's report also covered staff recognition efforts and a districtwide reunification tabletop exercise run with the Watertown Police Department. Danielson said the district expanded staff in‑service and substitute support, hosted a district health fair with more than 60 community partners and continued year‑one rollout of curriculum adoptions for social studies, including a South Dakota Native American studies course.

Why it matters: The strategic plan defines district priorities for curriculum, safety, staffing and facilities that guide budget and operational choices. Board members used the report to press on capacity constraints and timelines for capital projects.

Key details and follow‑up items

- Facilities and athletic complex: The district confirmed the athletic complex project is on schedule for a mid‑July completion date (July 12 was cited) for remaining work including grandstands, concessions, restrooms, a field house, practice field and scoreboard. Danielson told the board the total athletic complex was a roughly $15,000,000 project and that the district financed only about $5,000,000 in certificates of participation for the work.

- Roosevelt Elementary and other property changes: Danielson reminded the board that Roosevelt Elementary was sold to the Watertown Catholic School Corporation in March 2025 and that the district relocated materials from the old Watertown Stadium as part of its transition plan.

- Elementary upgrades: Two elementary schools (McKinley and Mallette) had air conditioning work underway in summer 2025; Jefferson and Lincoln were scheduled for completion in summer 2026 under the district's five‑year capital plan. Mallette's gym was also being renovated.

- Safety and training: The district intends to continue Boys Town social‑skills training and MANT (formerly CPI) de‑escalation training for staff. Danielson said staff and parents were briefed on simplified emergency response language and a reunification procedure tested with police.

- Staff support: The district reported 28 mentor pairs completed the district mentoring program and said it had added substitute appreciation and inclusive in‑service opportunities for substitutes. Danielson said state funding for the mentor program has fallen and the district is evaluating options to sustain it.

- Curriculum and student supports: The board was told elementary social studies materials provided by the state were ready for fall 2025 and that the district will implement year‑two math adoption work in summer. The board heard that dual credit participation continues to expand across the region.

Class‑size discussion

Board members and administrators spent an extended portion of the meeting debating high‑school class sizes and how they are reported. Danielson and high‑school staff described district policy IIB, which sets class‑size goals for K–6 (for example a K–3 goal of 23 or fewer students) and said secondary scheduling is guided by course needs and student choice.

Administrators provided a breakdown of WHS course sections for the year as a year‑end snapshot: ranges included sections with fewer than 10 students and many sections in the 11–25 range; individual class counts reported at year end included sections at 26–30 and some over 30. Specific figures presented during the meeting: 17 sections at or below 10; 52 sections at 11–15; 83 sections at 16–20; 111 sections at 21–25; and multiple sections at 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30, with 21 sections recorded as over 30. Administrators said that number over 30 represented less than 10% of sections at year end, and that schedule adjustments, Northeast Tech enrollments and midyear staffing changes affected final counts.

Several board members said they remained concerned about large classes in core subjects such as English, math, science and social studies, particularly for underclassmen; one board member said their own spreadsheet showed higher counts than the data presented and urged continued attention and internal adjustments where possible.

Next steps and context

Board members asked administrators to consider whether formal secondary class‑size guidance should be added as a procedure or policy in the future, noting that doing so could require hard choices on enrollment caps or staffing. Administrators described scheduling as fluid and cited credit recovery, alternative education placements and dual‑credit options as variables that change section sizes throughout the year.

Speakers

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Community_relevance

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meeting_context

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