South Central School District School Board September 2022

  • The Board approved the minutes, bills, and treasurer’s report.

  • The Board heard a summary report from Superintendent Kerry Herdes on the 2022-2023 budget with all funds being in the black. 

  • The Board hired FGM architects for the construction project at SCMS as presented.

  • The Board hired Poettker Construction Company as the Construction Manager for the construction project at SCMS.

  • The Board discussed funding options for the construction project at SCMS. The current plan uses ESSER 3 federal grant funds to pay for 60% of the cost. The rest of the cost can come from sales tax revenue or cash reserves or operation and maintenance balances – all funds the board currently has in place.

  • The Board updated sports officials pay to coincide with conference schools for the 2022-2023 school year.

  • The Board approved Sports Season Pass fees for the 2022-2023 school year.

  • The Board amended graduation requirements to go from 26 credits to 23 credits to align with area schools.

  • The Board approved the annual Hazardous Conditions Letter for the 2022-2023 school year.

  • The Board approved the OKAW resolution for the 2023-2024 school year.

  • The Board approved the Administrative/Teacher Salary Report for the 2021-2022 school year.

  • The Board approved 2 field trips - one to the Millikin Vocal Festival and one for the Physics Class to Six Flags.

  • The Board heard reports from building principals Sara Rose, Greg Grinestaff, James VanScyoc, and Jake Skibinski.

  • The Board heard a report from Superintendent Kerry Herdes about the RISE program and what it could do in regard to being an option for distance learning.

  • The Board hired Emily Reynolds, Kendra Peddicord, and Ron Zinser as support staff members.

  • The Board hired Audrey Prusa as web tech, Shane Lother and Ashley Rose as lunchroom monitors.

  • The Board approved volunteer assistants: Laney Webster, Ean Fox, Logan Lotz, and Spencer Johannes.

Next Board Meeting is October 19th, 2022 at 6 pm.