School Board
LITTLE HEART PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4
MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 10, 2023
7:00 PM
Regular meeting held at St. Anthony School at 7pm. Board member B. Fisher was absent. Visitor was Jennifer Vetter. Meeting was called to order by President Jesse Smith. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. There being no corrections or omissions, the minutes were approved as read.
Rusty’s Saloon & Grill has donated a bench and picnic table to the school playground to be used by students and staff, along with the community.
S. Fisher motioned to purchase a 25-hour block of IT labor from Fireside Office Solutions, was seconded K. Fisher. Motion carried.
The bills were presented. Motion by Knoll that all bills listed be allowed and paid, was seconded by K. Fisher. Motion carried.
There being no further business S. Fisher motioned to adjourn, was seconded by Knoll. Motion carried.
Bills Approved for Payment
ND Retirement & Investment $3782.83
WRT $47.81
Missouri West Water $3.18
Trans Trash $137.00
Bismarck Tribune $89.80
BCBS ND $686.55
Mor-Gran-Sou $270.71
Shana Geiger $160.00
Mary Cooper IRA $550.00
Morgan Stanley $550.00
NDCEL $125.00
Morton County Auditor $55.84
Theo Art School $115.00
Systems Technology $175.00
Fireside Office Solutions $44.00
Mel-Ink Studio $260.00
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DATE Jesse Smith, President
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Melissa Fisher, Business Manager
MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 8, 2023
8:00 PM
Regular meeting held at St. Anthony School at 8pm. Board Member Knoll was absent. Visitors were Jennifer Vetter and Braylen Willows. Meeting was called to order by President Jesse Smith. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. There being no corrections or omissions, the minutes were approved as read.
A discussion was held on a new picnic table and bench for the playground.
A resignation from the school board was received from Ron Leingang.
S. Fisher motioned to appoint Kelly Fisher to fill the vacated position on the school board formerly held by Ron Leingang, was seconded by B. Fisher. Motion carried.
B. Fisher motioned to purchase four new iPads and cases, was seconded by K. Fisher. Motion carried.
B. Fisher motioned to hire Bellany Barnhardt for the After School Program at $22 an hour, was seconded by S. Fisher. Motion carried.
The bills were presented. Motion by K. Fisher that all bills listed be allowed and paid, was seconded by S. Fisher. Motion carried.
There being no further business K. Fisher motioned to adjourn was seconded by B. Fisher. Motion carried.
Bills Approved for Payment
WRT $57.89
Trans Trash $137.00
Bismarck Tribune $110.20
Curtis Rud Oil $1355.25
BCBS ND $621.44
NDSBA $100.00
School Specialty $71.46
ODP Business Solutions $39.09
Brandt Custom Contracting $13502.50
Shana Geiger $320.00
Scholastic $323.73
WSI $443.07
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DATE Jesse Smith, President
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Melissa Fisher, Business Manager
LITTLE HEART PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4
MEETING MINUTES
JULY 11, 2023
8:00 PM
Regular meeting held at St. Anthony School at 8pm. Board Members S. Fisher and Leingang were absent. Visitors were Jennifer Vetter, Sarah Voigt, and Kelly Fisher. Meeting was called to order by President Jesse Smith. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. There being no corrections or omissions, the minutes were approved as read.
The bills were presented. Motion by Knoll that all bills listed be allowed and paid, was seconded by B. Fisher. Motion carried.
The Board was reorganized. A nomination was made for Jesse Smith as President of the School Board. A nomination was made for Toni Knoll as Vice President of the School Board. A nomination was made for Brandon Fisher as Delegate of the School Board. No other nominations were made.
Sarah Voigt was re-hired as the teacher’s aide for the 2023-2024 school year.
Knoll motioned to re-hire Melissa Fisher as Business Manager for $1,050/month, was seconded by Smith. Motion carried.
School board meetings will be held every 2nd Tuesday of the month May-September at 8pm and October-April at 7pm. Motioned by Knoll, seconded by B. Fisher. Motion carried.
B. Fisher motioned to pay board members $165 per meeting, was seconded by Knoll. Motion carried.
Knoll motioned to re-hire Melissa Fisher as the school’s janitor, was seconded Smith. Motion carried.
There being no further business Knoll motioned to adjourn was seconded by B. Fisher. Motion carried.
A special meeting was held on July 18, 2023 to discuss the budget.
Bills Approved for Payment
Trans Trash $137.00
Bismarck Tribune $87.20
BCBS ND $621.44
Shana Geiger $320.00
WRT $38.96
ODP Business Solutions $62.08
Sanitary Septic $610.00
Fireside Office Solutions $416.00
HUB International $1614.00
School Specialty $792.08
Scott Fisher $100.00
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DATE Jesse Smith, President
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Melissa Fisher, Business Manager
LITTLE HEART PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 11, 2023
7:00 PM
Regular meeting held at St. Anthony School at 7pm. Board Member Leingang was absent. Visitors were Mary Cooper, Karlee Ostgard, and Jennifer Vetter. Meeting was called to order by President Jesse Smith. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. There being no corrections or omissions, the minutes were approved as read.
B. Fisher made a motion, seconded by Knoll, to approve the first reading, waive the second reading and adopt the following policies. Motion Carried.
- ABAC – Virtual Learning Because of Weather or Other Conditions
- ABBE – Displays of Religious Objects or Documents
- ABCE – Prohibition on Aiding Sexual Abuse
- ABDA – Accessibility Policy
The bills were presented. Motion by B. Fisher that all bills listed be allowed and paid, was seconded by S. Fisher. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Knoll motioned to adjourn, was seconded by B. Fisher. Motion carried.
Bills Approved for Payment
ND Retirement & Investment $3796.96
Trans Trash $137.00
Bismarck Tribune $146.80
DBS Contracting $562.50
BCBS ND $621.44
Mary Cooper IRA $550.00
National Financial Services $550.00
Sylvan Learning Center $1650.00
Theo Arts School $100.00
Curtis Rud Oil $1039.50
Harlow’s Bus Service $524.00
LITTLE HEART PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 14, 2023
7:00 PM
Regular meeting held at St. Anthony School at 7pm. Board Member B. Fisher was absent. Visitor was Mary Cooper. Meeting was called to order by President Jesse Smith. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. There being no corrections or omissions, the minutes were approved as read.
Knoll made a motion to hire Harlow’s School Bus Service for transportation to Fort Stevenson State Park, not to exceed $600.00, was seconded by Leingang. Motion carried.
S. Fisher made a motion, seconded by Knoll, to approve the second reading and adopt the following policies. Motion Carried.
- AAC – Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
- AACA – Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Policy
The bills were presented. Motion by Knoll that all bills listed be allowed and paid, was seconded by Leingang. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Knoll motioned to adjourn, was seconded by Leingang. Motion carried.
Bills Approved for Payment
ND Retirement & Investment $3845.48
Trans Trash $137.00
Bismarck Tribune $102.80
DBS Contracting $562.50
BCBS ND $621.44
Mary Cooper IRA $550.00
National Financial Services $550.00
Sylvan Learning Center $1125.00
Theo Arts School $100.00
Bauer Plumbing & Heating $1280.00
Shana Geiger $200.00
LITTLE HEART PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
7:00 PM
Regular meeting held at St. Anthony School at 7pm. Board Member Leingang was absent. Visitor was Karlee Ostgard. Meeting was called to order by President Jesse Smith. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. There being no corrections or omissions, the minutes were approved as read.
A discussion was held on the development of our virtual learning policy and the work of the development of this policy continues. The virtual learning policy will include that if a device is damaged, the device will be replaced by the student at full replacement value for the current model of the damaged device and/or accessories.
The 2023-2024 School Calendar was presented. B. Fisher motioned to approve the 2023-2024 School Calendar, was seconded by S. Fisher. Motion carried.
S. Fisher made a motion to hire Brandt Custom Contracting for the bathroom remodel and painting project, was seconded by Knoll. Motion carried.
B. Fisher made a motion, seconded by S. Fisher, to approve the first reading of the following policies. Motion Carried.
A. AAC – Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
B. AACA – Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Policy
The bills were presented. Motion by S. Fisher that all bills listed be allowed and paid, was seconded by Knoll. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Knoll motioned to adjourn, was seconded by B. Fisher. Motion carried.
Bills Approved for Payment
ND Retirement & Investment $3748.46
Trans Trash $137.00
Bismarck Tribune $80.00
BCBS ND $621.44
Mary Cooper IRA $550.00
National Financial Services $550.00
Sylvan Learning Center $1650.00
Theo Arts School $100.00
ODP Business Solutions $1056.48
School Specialty $22.32
Shana Geiger $100.00
Bob’s Custom Services $423.00
LITTLE HEART PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 10, 2023
7:00 PM
Regular meeting held at St. Anthony School at 7pm. Board Member Knoll was absent. Visitor was Jennifer Vetter. Meeting was called to order by President Jesse Smith. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. There being no corrections or omissions, the minutes were approved as read.
A discussion was held on the Christmas Program.
A discussion was held on replacing the folding chairs in the basement, since the floor has been refinished, to avoid scratching of the new floor.
Leingang made a motion, seconded by B. Fisher, to approve the first reading, waive the second reading and adopt the following policies. Motion Carried.
A. BDA – Procedure for Adopting Board Policy
B. BDAA – Contracts Supersede Policy and Regulations
C. BDAB – Savings Clause
Discussion was continued on repainting the walls and the gymnasium.
The bills were presented. Motion by S. Fisher that all bills listed be allowed and paid, was seconded by B.Fisher. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Leingang motioned to adjourn, was seconded by S. Fisher. Motion carried.
Bills Approved for Payment
ND Retirement & Investment $3829.30 Jody Bendish $628.80
Trans Trash $137.00 Tim Berger $262.40
Bismarck Tribune $75.20 Norm Dahl $628.80
BCBS ND $621.44 Brandon Fisher $497.60
Mary Cooper IRA $550.00 Kelly Fisher $472.00
National Financial Services $550.00 Jess Hermanson $628.80
Sylvan Learning $825.00 Justin Knoll $157.60
DBS Contracting $2437.50 James Moore $628.80
Subscription Services of America $92.85 Gary Opolka $550.40
School Specialty $9.60 Matthew Rebenitsch $628.80
Fireside Office Solutions $170.00 Casey Sible $392.80
Rodgers Hardwood Floors $6032.00 Steve Stensgard $209.60
Dirk’s Pluming & Heating $1518.57 Kyle VandenBurg $576.80
National Wildlife Federation $19.95 Theo Art School $100.00
TS Security $70.00
LITTLE HEART PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4
MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 20, 2022
7:00 PM
Regular meeting held at St. Anthony School at 7pm. Board Members B. Fisher and Knoll were absent. Visitor was Jennifer Vetter. Meeting was called to order by President Jesse Smith. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. There being no corrections or omissions, the minutes were approved as read.
A discussion was held on removal of the snow pile in the parking lot.
Leingang motioned to add on a bottle filling station attachment to the pre-existing water fountain, was seconded by S. Fisher.
A discussion was held on snow removal for the sidewalks and around the building.
The bills were presented. Motion by S. Fisher that all bills listed be allowed and paid, was seconded by Leingang. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Leingang motioned to adjourn, was seconded by S. Fisher. Motion carried.
Bills Approved for Payment
ND Retirement & Investment $3853.55
Trans Trash $137.00
Bismarck Tribune $61.20
BCBS ND $621.44
Mary Cooper IRA $500.00
National Financial Services $500.00
Sylvan Learning $2325.00
DBS Contracting $312.50
DRN Readitech $745.50
School Specialty $50.64
Fireside Office Solutions $4125.00
St. Anthony Church $10.00
Fireside Office Solutions $185.19
ODP Business Solutions $40.58
Fireside Office Solutions $1507.50
ND Spelling Bee $75.00
LITTLE HEART PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4
MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 19, 2022
7:00 PM
Regular meeting held at St. Anthony School at 7pm. Visitors were Jennifer Vetter, Mary Cooper and Karlee Ostgard. Meeting was called to order by President Jesse Smith. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. There being no corrections or omissions, the minutes were approved as read.
Barnhardt motioned to hire Harlow’s for $420.50 to bus the students for a field trip to BNI Coal, was seconded by Fisher. Motion carried.
Knoll motioned to change the time of the school day for the 2022-2023 school year to 8:30am start time, 3:05pm dismissal, was seconded by Fisher. Motion carried.
The bills were presented. Motion by Barnhardt that all bills listed be allowed and paid, was seconded by Leingang. Motion carried.
There being no further business Barnhardt motioned to adjourn, was seconded by Knoll. Motion carried.
Bills Approved for Payment
Trans Trash $137.00
Bismarck Tribune $80.40
BCBS ND $580.59
Mary Cooper IRA $550.00
TD Ameritrade Institutional $550.00
ND Retirement & Investment $3583.17
Dakota Fire Station $122.00
Mor-Gran-Sou $280.64
Sylvan Learning Center $900.00
WRT $59.86
Burleigh County Special Education $7487.50
LITTLE HEART PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 8, 2022
7:00 PM
Regular meeting held at St. Anthony School at 7pm. Board Members Fisher and Barnhardt were absent. Visitors was Jennifer Vetter, Karlee Ostgard, and Mary Cooper. Meeting was called to order by President Jesse Smith. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. There being no corrections or omissions, the minutes were approved as read.
A discussion was held on the spring program.
Knoll motioned to purchase a new fax machine for less than $500.00, was seconded by Leingang. Motion carried.
Knoll motioned to pay Jennifer Vetter $2000.00 for Teacher Development, was seconded by Leingang. Motion carried.
The bills were presented. Motion by Leingang that all bills listed be allowed and paid, was seconded by Knoll. Motion carried.
There being no further business Knoll motioned to adjourn, was seconded by Leingang. Motion carried.
Bills Approved for Payment
BCBS ND $580.59
Bismarck Tribune $57.60
Trans Trash $137.00
Mary Cooper IRA $550.00
TD Ameritrade Institutional $550.00
ND Retirement & Investment $3593.97
WRT $68.93
Rud Propane $450.00
Mor-Gran-Sou $250.86
Curtis Rud Oil $1490.00
Sylvan Learning Center $825.00
National Wildlife Federation $19.95
DBS Contracting $150.00
Jennifer Vetter $2000.00
Matthew Rebenitsch $561.60
LITTLE HEART PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
7:00 PM
Regular meeting held at St. Anthony School at 7pm. Visitor was Jennifer Vetter. Meeting was called to order by President Jesse Smith. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. There being no corrections or omissions, the minutes were approved as read.
The 2022-2023 School Calendar was presented. Leingang motioned to approve the 2022-2023 School Calendar, was seconded by Fisher. Motion carried.
The bills were presented. Motion by Barnhardt that all bills listed be allowed and paid, was seconded by Leingang. Motion carried.
There being no further business Fisher motioned to adjourn, was seconded by Knoll. Motion carried.
Bills Approved for Payment
BCBS ND $580.59
Bismarck Tribune $50.40
Trans Trash $137.00
Mary Cooper IRA $550.00
TD Ameritrade Institutional $550.00
ND Retirement & Investment $3604.75
WRT $64.60
Mor-Gran-Sou $279.98
Curtis Rud Oil $2123.25
Sylvan Learning Center $900.00
Subscription Services of America $87.85
LITTLE HEART PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 11, 2022
7:00 PM
Regular meeting held at St. Anthony School at 7pm. Board Member Fisher was absent. Visitor was Karlee Ostgard. Meeting was called to order by President Jesse Smith. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. There being no corrections or omissions, the minutes were approved as read.
The bills were presented. Motion by Barnhardt that all bills listed be allowed and paid, was seconded by Knoll. Motion carried.
There being no further business Leingang motioned to adjourn, was seconded by Barnhardt. Motion carried.
Bills Approved for Payment
BCBS ND $580.59
Tim Berger $234.40
Norm Dahl $561.60
Brandon Fisher $444.80
Jess Hermanson $561.60
Justin Knoll $140.80
James Moore $231.66
Gary Opolka $491.20
Matthew Rebenitsch $561.60
Richelle Redmond $515.20
Steve Stensgard $187.20
Kyle VandenBurg $561.60
Bismarck Tribune $51.60
Trans Trash $132.97
DBS Contracting $300.00
Mary Cooper IRA $550.00
TD Ameritrade Institutional $550.00
ND Retirement & Investment $3618.22
WRT $65.58
Mor-Gran-Sou $222.02
Fireside Office Solutions $1533.69
Rud Propane $1861.75
Sylvan Learning Center $825.00
LITTLE HEART PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4
MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 14, 2021
6:00 PM
Regular meeting held at St. Anthony School at 6pm. Visitor was Jennifer Vetter. Meeting was called to order by President Jesse Smith. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. There being no corrections or omissions, the minutes were approved as read.
A discussion was held on propane and crushed asphalt for parking lot repairs.
Fisher motioned to change the time of school board meetings to 7:00pm for the months of January – April, was seconded by Barnhardt. Motion carried.
The bills were presented. Motion by Knoll that all bills listed be allowed and paid, was seconded by Leingang. Motion carried.
There being no further business Fisher motioned to adjourn was seconded by Barnhardt. Motion carried.
Bills Approved for Payment
Bismarck Tribune $49.20
BCBS ND $580.59
Kim Barnhardt $230.00
Mor-Gran-Sou $256.71
WRT $62.87
TD Ameritrade Institutional $500.00
ND Retirement & Investment $3615.51
Sylvan Learning Center $1350.00
WSI $174.24
Office of the State Auditor $190.00
St. Anthony Church $10.00
Trans Trash $405.00
LITTLE HEART PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4
MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
6:00 PM
Regular meeting held at St. Anthony School at 6pm. Board member Leingang was absent. Visitor was Jennifer Vetter and Mary Cooper. Meeting was called to order by President Jesse Smith. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. There being no corrections or omissions, the minutes were approved as read.
A discussion was held on the upcoming Christmas program.
The bills were presented. Motion by Barnhardt that all bills listed be allowed and paid, was seconded by Knoll. Motion carried.
There being no further business Barnhardt motioned to adjourn was seconded by Fisher. Motion carried.
Bills Approved for Payment
Bismarck Tribune $67.20
BCBS ND $580.59
Lawn Commander $120.00
Mor-Gran-Sou $245.82
WRT $66.04
Mary Cooper IRA $550.00
Burleigh County Special Ed $7973.50
ND Retirement & Investment $3618.20
Office Depot $925.22
School Specialty $45.20
School Specialty $9.83
Roto-Rooter $435.00
LITTLE HEART PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4
MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 12, 2021
6:00 PM
Regular meeting held at St. Anthony School at 6pm. Visitor was Karlee Ostgard. Meeting was called to order by President Jesse Smith. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. There being no corrections or omissions, the minutes were approved as read.
A discussion was held on purchasing a Vollara Air Purifying System. Barnhardt motioned to purchase six purifying systems, was seconded by Fisher. Motion carried.
The bills were presented. Motion by Barnhardt that all bills listed be allowed and paid, was seconded by Knoll. Motion carried.
There being no further business Leingang motioned to adjourn was seconded by Fisher. Motion carried.
Bills Approved for Payment
Bismarck Tribune $55.20
BCBS ND $580.59
Lawn Commander $240.00
Mor-Gran-Sou $235.41
WRT $65.55
Mary Cooper IRA $550.00
TD Ameritrade Institutional $550.00
ND Retirement & Investment $3567.01
Morton County Auditor $64.35
School Specialty $49.69
Scholastic $387.86
Capital City Restaurant Supply $8994.00
LITTLE HEART PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4
MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
8:00 PM
Regular meeting held at St. Anthony School at 8pm. Board Member Fisher was absent. Visitor was Jennifer Vetter. Meeting was called to order by President Jesse Smith. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. There being no corrections or omissions, the minutes were approved as read. Leingang motioned to approve the Annual Compliance reports, was seconded by Knoll. Motion carried. Regular meeting closed at 8:30pm and at that time the public hearing of the budget was opened. The public hearing meeting was closed at 8:45pm and the regular meeting was reopened. The bills were presented. Motion by Barnhardt that all bills listed be allowed and paid, was seconded by Leingang. Motion carried. There being no further business Knoll motioned to adjourn was seconded by Barnhardt. Motion carried.
A special meeting was held on September 21, 2021 to discuss the budget.
Bills Approved for Payment
Trans Trash $135.00
Bismarck Tribune $116.00
BCBS ND $580.59
Lawn Commander $120.00
Mor-Gran-Sou $191.07
WRT $65.33
Mary Cooper IRA $550.00
TD Ameritrade Institutional $550.00
Dakota Drain Fields $325.00
A1 Septic Plus $400.00
West Music $47.21
DreamBox $784.00
EduTech $20.00
McGraw Hill $102.81
School Specialty $452.08
Savvas Learning $10276.70
Burleigh County Superintendent $390.00
Sylvan Learning $225.00
NDCEL $100
Mary Cooper $2249.90
LITTLE HEART PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4
MEETING MINUTES
JULY 13, 2021
8:00 PM
Regular meeting held at St. Anthony School at 8pm. Board Members Fisher and Barnhardt were absent. Meeting was called to order by President Jesse Smith. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read. There being no corrections or omissions, the minutes were approved as read.
The bills were presented. Motion by Leingang that all bills listed be allowed and paid, was seconded by Knoll. Motion carried.
The Board was reorganized. A nomination was made for Jesse Smith as President of the School Board. A nomination was made for Toni Knoll as Vice President of the School Board. A nomination was made for Ron Leingang as Delegate of the School Board. No other nominations were made.
Leingang motioned to hire Melissa Fisher as Business Manager for $950/month, was seconded by Knoll. Motion carried.
School board meetings will be held every 2nd Tuesday of the month May-September at 8pm and October-April at 6pm. Motioned by Knoll, seconded by Leingang.
Knoll motioned to pay board members $150 per meeting, was seconded by Leingang. Motion carried.
There being no further business Leingang motioned to adjourn was seconded by Knoll. Motion carried.
A special meeting was held on July 20, 2021 to discuss the budget. Board member Barnhardt was absent.
Bills Approved for Payment
Trans Trash $135.00
Bismarck Tribune $85.84
NDCEL $105.00
BCBS ND $561.73
Lawn Commander $240.00
HUB International $1831.00
Mor-Gran-Sou $103.79
Sylvan Learning Center $4735.00
West Music $53.90
NDSBA $250.00
Flasher Public School $4381.36
School Board Members
Jesse Smith, President
Toni Knoll, Vice President
Ron Leingang
Kim Barnhardt
Brandon Fisher
Melissa Fisher, Business Manager