Regular Meeting of the School Board West

Regular Meeting of the School Board West Fargo Public School District #6 West Fargo, North Dakota 58078 April 10, 2023 – 6:00 PM Leidal Education Center Boardroom A regularly scheduled meeting of the West Fargo School Board, West Fargo Public School District #6, pursuant to due calls and notice, was held at the Leidal Education Center Boardroom on April 10, 2023, at 6:00 PM, with President Patti Stedman presiding. Members present included President Patti Stedman, Vice President Jessica Jackson, Directors, Jon Erickson, Jim Jonas (virtually), Dan Schaeffer, Trisha Page, and Jessica Jones. Also present, representing the school district was Director and Superintendent Beth Slette, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Vincent Williams, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction Rachael Agre, Business Manager Levi Bachmeier, Director of Human Resources Brittnee Nikle, Director of Technology Ed Mitchell, and Board Secretary Alicia Severson. Mr. Schaeffer moved, seconded by Mr. Erickson, to adopt the agenda with the addition two resignations approval request for First Western & ICS accounts. The motion carried unanimously. Liberty Middle School Learner Enoch Orkuotan was present to play a piece on his saxophone. Ed Mitchell, Director of Technology shared data and updated from the technology department with the board. Ms. Jackson moved, seconded by Mr. Schaeffer, to find administration in compliance with board policy OE 7 Asset Protection. The motion carried unanimously. There was a committee report from the Governance Committee. Mr. Erickson moved, seconded by Ms. Page, to approve the consent agenda which consisted of minutes from the regular meeting of the school board held on March 27, 2023; thirteen resignations; one waiver of nonrenewal hearings; authorization for the administration to solicit bids for a transportation service vehicle; approval of First Western & ICS Accounts; and a set of bills (please see the attached bill list). The motion carried unanimously. During the superintendent's report, Superintendent Slette provided updates and shared information with the school board. During the president's prerogatives, the school board discussed current issues and future opportunities. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM. Ms. Page moved, seconded by Mr. Schaeffer, to enter an executive session for the purposes of discussing negotiations as provided by section 9 of N.D.C.C. 44-04-19.1. The motion carried unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Alicia Severson, Board Secretary The list of bills presented to the School Board on April 10, 2023 All States Flooring, Inc $1,485.00 ; American Engineering Testing, Inc $272.50 ; Corporate Technologies $48,535.00 ; Indigo Signworks Inc $4,190.00 ; YHR Partners $16,054.68 ; Grotberg Electric, Inc. $10,000.00 ; YHR Partners $3,733.66 ; Cass County Electric $112,582.33 ; Crane Johnson Lumber Co Inc $9,323.92 ; Hillstrom, Karin $22.00 ; Kendall, Nathan Wade $150.00 ; Petro Serve USA $1,862.22 ; Rackov, Rachel $225.00 ; Xcel Energy $102,964.45 ; Acme Electric Tool Crib $69.10 ; All States Flooring, Inc $455.00 ; American Red Cross $150.00 ; Amsterdam Printing And Litho $264.42 ; Anderson's $1,632.82 ; ASL Interpreting Services Inc $1,120.00 ; ASP Of Moorhead, Inc. $1,784.00 ; Assoc. For Positive Behavior Support $5,685.00 ; Avis Rent A Car $202.00 ; B & H Photo Video $8,949.74 ; Bio Corporation $386.81 ; Blick Art Materials $469.44 ; Bluum Of Minnesota, LLC $105.84 ; Chiller Systems Inc $9,950.00 ; City Of West Fargo-Secur & Misc. $7,822.12 ; Corporate Technologies $26,548.00 ; Crown Trophy $920.25 ; Dakota Fluid Power, Inc $221.97 ; Dan's Service Center $62.75 ; Demco, Inc $291.30 ; Dey Appliance Service $118.82 ; Diem, Sarah $75.00 ; Eckroth Music Company $3,347.00 ; Emter, Adelyn $75.00 ; Fettig, Annie $30.00 ; Gateway Chevrolet Inc $126.48 ; Graybar Electric Co Inc $450.66 ; Haldorson, Alexa $225.00 ; Hays Companies, Inc $29,130.00 ; Hintzen Drywall Inc $3,285.28 ; Huber Electric Motor And Pump $739.00 ; ISD 623 Roseville Area Schools $49.00 ; Johnson, Luke $75.00 ; Knight Printing $172.61 ; Lakeshore Learning Materials $41.98 ; Lileks Oil Company $3,894.24 ; Malloy Electric $15.88 ; Metz Company Inc $1,173.73 ; Midwest Communications, Inc. $400.00 ; Mills, Isaac $75.00 ; Motion Industries, Inc $25.56 ; Nardini Fire Equipment $639.00 ; NDFBSA $2,320.00 ; ND FCCLA $837.00 ; ND Student Activities Association $105.00 ; ND Safety Council, Inc $2,427.38 ; ND School Board Association $1,072.50 ; Newman Signs Inc $650.00 ; Northwest Iron Fireman $156.00 ; North Dakota State College Of Science $500.00 ; OK Tire Store, Inc $134.00 ; O’Reilly's Auto $223.33 ; RDO Equipment Co $1,219.18 ; Red River Refrigeration, Inc. $135.00 ; Reutter, Hannah $225.00 ; RHI Supply $187.41 ; RM Cotton Company $2,750.00 ; Schmitt Music Company $118.75 ; Scholastic Book Fairs $1,029.62 ; Scholastic Inc $7.79 ; School Health Corporation $2,058.39 ; School Specialty, LLC $1,500.25 ; Sign Solutions USA $109.99 ; Special Needs For Special Kids $148.40 ; S & S Activewear, LLC $126.67 ; Stein's Inc $2,285.66 ; Stockwell, Makenzie $150.00 ; WF Events Inc $29,320.42 ; Workforce Safety And Insurance $13.90 ; Above All Counseling, PLLC $2,497.00 ; ASP Of Moorhead, Inc. $663.43 ; Assoc. For Positive Behavior Support $1,365.00 ; Blick Art Materials $274.02 ; Bluum Of Minnesota, LLC $355.95 ; CHS, Inc $23,475.00 ; Crown Trophy $98.16 ; Fargo Public Schools $701.68 ; F-M Ambulance Service $225.00 ; Jasmine Ottmar, PLLC $2,120.00 ; Johnson, Susan $71.59 ; Marco's Pizza $82.00 ; Minnkota Recycling $644.28 ; Music In Motion $263.75 ; Red River Trails Inc $2,000.00 ; School Health Corporation $1,401.98 ; School Specialty, LLC $48.32 ; Serene Counseling $4,664.00 ; Xcel Energy $104,997.20 ; Advanced Engraving Inc $175.00 ; Apple, Inc $1,134,877.50 ; ATI Fargo LLC $4,146.65 ; Bar Down ND, LLC $25.50 ; Black Bear, Loren $94.32 ; Bluum Of Minnesota, LLC $71.58 ; Community Living Services Inc $4,070.69 ; Council For Exceptional Children $400.00 ; DECA, Inc $1,625.00 ; Eckroth Music Company $413.34 ; Eddleston, Anthony Craig $175.00 ; Epic Sports Inc $122.24 ; Fargo Public Schools $17.43 ; Fargo Rent All Inc $140.80 ; Golf Team Products Inc $120.00 ; Heinemann Publishing $1,335.77 ; Joel Friesz Facilitating & Consulting $900.00 ; Jostens Incorporated $1,094.20 ; Kim, Paul $175.00 ; Knight Printing $1,901.43 ; Kunwar, Rajeev $33.00 ; Limetree, Inc $175.00 ; Mortice, Karen $22.00 ; National Speech And Debate Association $30.00 ; Nat. Assoc. Of School Resource Officers $2,550.00 ; Naylor, Dana Neal $160.50 ; NDCEL $3,500.00 ; NDIAAA $275.00 ; Olyftia $75.00 ; Pasco Scientific $158.00 ; Petro Serve USA $1,782.52 ; Pineapple Appeal $156.25 ; Popplers $390.25 ; Radisson Hotel $88.20 ; Sanford Home Care $4,090.63 ; Sheet Music Plus $49.99 ; Sign Pro $170.00 ; Steinhouse, Terry $160.50 ; Sylmar Enterprises $33.98 ; The Lincoln Electric Company $305.00 ; Travel Travel Fargo-Moorhead, Inc $14,144.24 ; Triangle Coach Service Inc $3,400.00 ; Valley Bus Coaches LLC $920.40 ; Rieber, Isabele $64.45 ; High School Meal Money $2,495.00 ; Smith, Ashley $138.34 ; Schwartz, Ashley $49.78 ; Acme Electric Tool Crib $84.25 ; Advanced Business Methods $6,122.59 ; American Time And Signal Co $1,385.62 ; AmericInn Of Bismarck $2,880.00 ; Fresh Alternatives Fundraising $5,721.50 ; Sheyenne High School Meal Money $1,340.00 ; Valley City Subway, Inc $135.65 ; Wallwork Truck Center $228.03 ; West Fargo Bus Company, LLC $80,216.60 ; AmWINS Group Benefits Inc. $744.95 ; Applebee's $126.75 ; Arbor Scientific $108.65 ; ASL Interpreting Services Inc $480.00 ; Assoc. For Positive Behavior Support $1,170.00 ; Avis Rent A Car $258.00 ; B & H Photo Video $222.44 ; Border States Electric Supply $49.50 ; City Of West Fargo-Secur & Misc. $1,746.25 ; City Of Fargo $2,857.01 ; Dan's Service Center $62.75 ; Domino's Pizza $98.75 ; Eastern Dakota Conference $672.00 ; Eckroth Music Company $562.00 ; Fargo Freightliner $25.12 ; Fastenal Company $35.83 ; Ferguson Enterprises $314.91 ; Gast Construction Company Inc $19,100.00 ; Glacier Snow Management Company $9,515.00 ; Glenn's Body Repair, Inc $8,041.32 ; GM Doctor, The $113.86 ; Grafton Public School District #18 $660.00 ; Graybar Electric Co Inc $158.74 ; Ground Control Stremick Solutions LLC $4,880.00 ; Hawkins Inc $1,470.76 ; Hobart Sales & Service $359.94 ; Holiday Inn Express - Minot $3,021.60 ; Interstate Companies Inc $1,489.22 ; I-State Truck Center $181.24 ; Jim's Towing Inc $195.00 ; Johnstone Supply $244.78 ; Jostens Incorporated $16.45 ; J W Pepper And Son, Inc. $19.50 ; Knight Printing $464.67 ; Lakeshore Learning Materials $47.49 ; Larson Welding $175.50 ; Lindemann Concrete Const $560.00 ; Livewire Entertainment Media Services, LLC $3,864.00 ; M-B Companies Inc $377.05 ; Nardini Fire Equipment $293.00 ; ND High School Coaches Assn $120.00 ; NDIAAA $375.00 ; Northern Plains Mechanical LLC $3,769.50 ; Northern Truck Equipment Corp $3,040.09 ; North Central Bus & Equip, Inc. $719.58 ; Northwest Tire Inc $37.82 ; OK Tire Store, Inc $2,570.56 ; Petro Serve USA $428.47 ; Popplers $314.49 ; Pro Solutions LLC $2,015.00 ; Quality Meats & Seafood $254.75 ; R E Carlson Inc $595.00 ; Red River Refrigeration, Inc. $7,090.00 ; Sandy's Donuts & Coffee Shop $114.75 ; School Specialty, LLC $246.98 ; Sherwin Williams $27.26 ; Sign Pro $30.00 ; S&L Diesel Repair LLC $304.16 ; Sleep Inn And Suites $2,073.60 ; Sunshine Travel Company $25,105.32 ; TNT Fitness $21,500.00 ; Tool Warehouse Inc $17.23 ; Training Room Inc $237.73 ; Travel Travel Fargo-Moorhead, Inc $1,824.82 ; Wal-Mart-All Locations $3,142.16 ; West Music Company $135.05 ; United Rentals $80.22 ; Costco Wholesale $3,471.33 ; Hellman, Delbert $318.90 ; Lake Region State College $192.00 ; Apple, Inc $23,520.00 ; Arbor Scientific $30.65 ; ASP Of Moorhead, Inc. $1,694.80 ; Blick Art Materials $88.46 ; Bluum Of Minnesota, LLC $524.58 ; Comfort Suites Bismarck $1,068.00 ; Davtech Window Services $8,643.00 ; Grand Forks Public School Dist. $350.00 ; Grand Forks Public School Dist. $350.00 ; Healy Awards $355.40 ; Innovative Office Solutions, LLC $380.00 ; Knight Printing $95.00 ; Kramer, Penny $75.00 ; Marco's Pizza $106.00 ; The Math Learning Center $34.00 ; Midcontinent Communications $1,332.00 ; Pizza Ranch Of Devils Lake $285.00 ; Ramada Inn Of Grand Forks $345.60 ; Really Good Stuff $372.39 ; Recreation Supply Company, Inc $512.14 ; Scholastic Inc $1,743.56 ; School Specialty, LLC $797.42 ; Swivl, Inc. $4,000.00 ; Total Imaging $500.00 ; Training Room Inc $126.08 ; Wenger Corporation $2,166.48 ; West Fargo Bus Company, LLC $2,218.03 ; Lake Region State College $352.00 ; Lake Region State College $288.00 ; Auto Credit, Inc $4.85 ; Family Support Registry $171.61 ; First Collections Inc. $1.47 ; Messerli & Kramer P.A. $214.47 ; Acme Electric Tool Crib $106.38 ; Agassiz Chemical & Equipment, Inc. $810.00 ; Arbor Scientific $90.65 ; Bix Produce Company LLC $2,122.00 ; Blick Art Materials $727.48 ; Border States Electric Supply $3,908.71 ; Cass Rural Water Users District $1,905.00 ; Central Door & Hardware Inc $300.00 ; City Of West Fargo-Utilities $22,433.69 ; Ostrom's Hardware $229.54 ; Corporate Technologies $1,064.08 ; Dan's Service Center $828.94 ; Demco, Inc $1,689.43 ; Dey Appliance Service $82.49 ; Dimas, Anya $22.00 ; Eastern Dakota Conference $923.00 ; Eckroth Music Company $147.00 ; Enterprise Rent-A-Car $240.20 ; Fargo North High School $440.00 ; Fastenal Company $28.60 ; Fitzloff, Melissa $4.95 ; General Maintenance Inc $225.00 ; Grand Forks Public School Dist. $350.00 ; G & R Controls $751.05 ; Hillstrom, Karin $176.00 ; Hope Lutheran Church $375.00 ; Horace Co-Curricular Petty Cash $199.29 ; Huber Electric Motor And Pump $694.00 ; Imsdahl, Kristi $239.73 ; Innovative Office Solutions, LLC $1,359.81 ; Interstate A & B Pizza, Inc $259.20 ; JDL Counseling, LLC $3,300.00 ; Jeff's Plumbing And Drain Cleaning, Inc. $278.00 ; Jet-Way Multiple Services, Inc $605.00 ; Johnson, Linda $300.00 ; Knight Printing $39.20 ; Larson Welding $334.75 ; Lillian And Coleman Taube Museum Of Art $24.00 ; Lowseth, Tori $13.95 ; Mac's Inc $4.53 ; Marco's Pizza $366.00 ; NASCO $314.03 ; ND High School Coaches Assn $120.00 ; ND Association For Behavior Analysis $280.00 ; OK Tire Store, Inc $88.39 ; Ostrom's Hardware $4,473.63 ; Peterson Mechanical $9,800.00 ; Popplers $16.95 ; Preference Employment Solutions Inc $616.08 ; Psychological Assessment Res $709.50 ; Ramada Hotel And Conf. Center - Fargo $176.40 ; RDO Equipment Co $1,908.25 ; Red River Refrigeration, Inc. $377.16 ; RHI Supply $73.01 ; Robinson, Michelle $17.60 ; Sandy's Donuts & Coffee Shop $137.38 ; Scherling, Brenda $21.80 ; Sign Solutions USA $341.15 ; Solutions Behavioral Healthcare $8,000.00 ; SVL Service Corporation $689.63 ; Swanston Equipment Corporation $120.10 ; Teacher's Discovery $426.57 ; Torgerson, Jessica $14.81 ; Training Room Inc $60.63 ; Valley Bus LLC $1,100.00 ; West Music Company $105.59 ; West Side Steel $45.00 ; WhyTry, LLC $99.00 ; AmWINS Group Benefits Inc. $809.99 ; Cracked Pepper $270.00 ; Hanson, Shawn $49.50 ; Eastern Dakota Conference $372.00 ; Moog Center For Deaf Education $301.00 ; Pioneer Valley Educ Press $128.70 ; Bancorp Bank $73,295.48 ; Commissioner Of Revenue $14,046.42 ; Delta Dental Minnesota Aso, LLC $28,361.88 ; Delta Dental Minnesota Aso, LLC $8,856.00 ; Minnesota Child Support $104.29 ; Kemps LLC $12,459.54 ; ND State Disbursement Unit $3,435.61 ; Pitney Bowes - Reserve Account $2,000.00 ; Amazon.Com $54,703.70 ; Blue Cross Blue Shield Of ND $329,186.57 ; Delta Dental Minnesota Aso, LLC $24,276.82 ; Sam's Club $5,954.13 ; Kemps LLC $4,826.36 ; Sysco North Dakota, Inc $103,621.31 ; Grommesh, Kelsey $160.87 ; Seyfried, Nicole $577.21 ; Mindful School Psychology LLC $1,710.00 ; Rieth, Dana $72.25 ; White, Laine $120.00 ; Francis, Charles $72.04 ; Harlow, Eric $89.01 ; Heden, Cody $45.26 ; Heiden, Kevin $116.00 ; Huston, Shelby $182.00 ; Lundberg, Emelia $193.75 ; Discovery Benefits, Inc. $34,874.21 ; United Way Of Cass Clay $717.73 ; WFEA Treasurer $59,093.19 ; Payroll 03/31/23 $2,790,396.78 ; Void Ck 315591 ($14.81); Void Ck 325666 ($1,100.00). 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