Board approves facility waivers, calendar dates, administrative rehires and midyear funds
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Summary
On Jan. 12 the Vermillion School District 13‑1 board approved facility‑use waivers for a local dance nonprofit and a youth soccer tournament, set the 2026–27 school year dates, approved administrative rehires and volunteer lists, and accepted the district’s midyear financial report; the board also entered executive session for negotiations and personnel.
The Vermillion School District 13‑1 board on Jan. 12 approved a slate of routine operational items, voting to allow two community organizations reduced facility charges, confirming calendar dates and carrying forward personnel and financial items.
Facility agreements: Michelle Hinseth, president of the Vermillion Area Dance Organization (Vato), asked the board to waive the rental fee for an April recital and to charge only customary cleaning fees; she said Vato serves 196 dancers this year, about 130 of whom are district students. Samantha, president of the Brimrillion Youth Soccer League, requested a similar waiver for a February/March tournament that drew teams from Rapid City, Yankton, Sioux City and other nearby towns; she said the league will again use multiple gyms, including the armory.
Board action: After brief discussion, the board moved and approved the facility agreements for both groups.
Calendar and personnel items: The board approved proposed start and end dates for the 2026–27 school year, with students scheduled to begin Aug. 19 and the last day on May 19 (staff in‑service to follow). The administration recommended rehiring the district administrative team — principals, business manager, facilities director, curriculum director, special education director and technology director — based on their evaluation standings; the board approved that intent. The board also approved an extensive volunteer list (university students and community volunteers supporting athletics and elementary duties) and granted an additional early graduation request for a senior who met requirements.
Financials: District finance staff reported midyear finances largely on track but noted a lower student count than projected, which could affect current and future budgets. The board approved the funds report without amendment.
Procedural note: The meeting closed regular business and the board voted to enter executive session at 8:04 p.m. for negotiations and personnel matters. No substantive action from executive session was reported in the public minutes from the Jan. 12 meeting.
Next steps: Routine implementation steps and follow‑up items (calendar communications to families, volunteer onboarding and a forthcoming proposal if the administration pursues a middle‑school summer program) were noted for upcoming board or committee meetings.