Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, 6:30 PM
Board Room
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Agenda:
1. Call to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Student/Staff “Shout Outs!”
4. Approve the agenda. (m)
5. Disclose any new conflicts of interest of public-school officers per SDCL 3-23-6 and determine if these conflicts of interest are fair, reasonable, and not contrary to the public interest.
6. Principal’s Report.
7. Superintendent’s Report.
8. Public Input: According to Policy BDDH, which is available at https://www.avon.k12.sd.us/page/avon-school-policies
9. Approve the minutes from the August 11th Board Meeting (m)
10. Approve Financial Report. (m)
11. Approve September claims/payment of bills. (m)
12. Consider, discuss, and take any necessary action to adopt the FY26 budget. (m)
13. Approve Phase Money (m)
14. Update on 5-year capital outlay plan
15. Discuss “Project 99” funding for improvements to the softball/baseball fields (m)
16. Approve student custodian (m)
17. Declare surplus property at no value, to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m)
18. Committee Reports
a.) Budget/Negotiations
b.) Curriculum Committee: Sees, Thury.
c.) Building/Grounds Committee: Tolsma, Ratzlaff.
d.) Policy: Muller, Sees.
e.) Co-op Center Board: Muller
19. Other business
20. Executive session if needed
21. Adjournment
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, 6:30 PM
Board Room
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/9883059751?pwd=dlJMZGRsb1NPcVMvd1cwakxUaGdzZz09
Meeting ID: 988 305 9751
Passcode: 3291
Agenda:
1. Call to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Student/Staff “Shout Outs!”
4. Approve the agenda. (m)
5. Disclose any new conflicts of interest of public-school officers per SDCL 3-23-6 and determine if these conflicts of interest are fair, reasonable, and not contrary to the public interest.
6. Principal’s Report.
7. Superintendent’s Report.
8. Public Input: According to Policy BDDH, which is available at https://www.avon.k12.sd.us/page/avon-school-policies
9. Approve the minutes from the August 11th Board Meeting (m)
10. Approve Financial Report. (m)
11. Approve September claims/payment of bills. (m)
12. Consider, discuss, and take any necessary action to adopt the FY26 budget. (m)
13. Approve Phase Money (m)
14. Update on 5-year capital outlay plan
15. Discuss “Project 99” funding for improvements to the softball/baseball fields (m)
16. Approve student custodian (m)
17. Declare surplus property at no value, to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m)
18. Committee Reports
a.) Budget/Negotiations
b.) Curriculum Committee: Sees, Thury.
c.) Building/Grounds Committee: Tolsma, Ratzlaff.
d.) Policy: Muller, Sees.
e.) Co-op Center Board: Muller
19. Other business
20. Executive session if needed
21. Adjournment
Come join the volleyball team for supper tomorrow night before the football game!
The cross country team opens their season today in Beresford! Good luck!
The 6th and 7th graders had a great day at South Dakota's Largest Classroom in Huron at the State Fair. They started the day with a trampoline show, then visited various booths and buildings. For lunch, they ate and watched a magic show, and some even were able to participate! They ended the day visiting more booths and the petting zoo. They had a great day and luckily it wasn't too hot!
Here is the link for the volleyball game tonight and Thursday.
https://www.youtube.com/@hansonschool5040
Lady Pirate's volleyball opens the season tonight at the Hanson classic! Hooks up and Go Pirates!
Thanks to former Pirates David and Jeff for hoisting the Jolly Roger on Friday. Hooks up!
Parents/Guardians:
Today, your child is bringing home a Book Buddy Lanyard, letting you know about a safe and easy way for our school to raise funds for essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed.
The SchoolStore Program is 100% online, so there is NO face-to-face selling, handling money, or delivering products. Your participation will take less than 12 minutes, and there are exciting prizes to make it fun for the students.
Here is all you need to do to participate:
1. Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000050906 to sign up.
2. Send form emails inviting family, friends, and co-workers to support your child.
3. Return the Book Buddy Lanyard with the Student Prize Code to school for your child to get their fun participation prize.
Please see attached for the stores you can shop through the School Store!
Be sure to ask your child for the Book Buddy Lanyard tonight. Your participation will make a difference for our school and teachers!
Thanks for supporting our students and staff!
Today, your child is bringing home a Book Buddy Lanyard, letting you know about a safe and easy way for our school to raise funds for essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed.
The SchoolStore Program is 100% online, so there is NO face-to-face selling, handling money, or delivering products. Your participation will take less than 12 minutes, and there are exciting prizes to make it fun for the students.
Here is all you need to do to participate:
1. Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000050906 to sign up.
2. Send form emails inviting family, friends, and co-workers to support your child.
3. Return the Book Buddy Lanyard with the Student Prize Code to school for your child to get their fun participation prize.
Please see attached for the stores you can shop through the School Store!
Be sure to ask your child for the Book Buddy Lanyard tonight. Your participation will make a difference for our school and teachers!
Thanks for supporting our students and staff!
The young Pirates are in action today on Alcester!
A big thank you to Avon Alumni Logan Mudder for doing the installation of the new adjustable basketball hoops that were recently purchased from Sports Games Center. This, for sure, will be a popular item at recess and help develop some basketball skills for our future Pirate Hoopsters!
There is nothing like enjoying a fresh bag of popcorn and watching a Pirate Victory. A special thanks to Paul Voigt and Voigt Seed for donating all the popcorn and oil for all our Pirate sports. Hooks up!
The football game will be livestreamed tonight. Just go to Avon Pirates Live on Youtube. They have made some changes, so the game will not be listed prior to the start of it.
Join us in the raising of the Jolly Roger at 6:45. Hooks up!
Gold Standard Pirates of the Week!
PK-4: Maverick Van Gerpen
5-8: Gauge Maggs
9-12: Jacob Sassaman
Congratulations! 🏴☠️
Albert Einstein (Mr. Hento) brought the 4th graders down to the gym today to learn about potential and kinetic energy. Challenge your students to see if they can tell you the difference!
Football season starts tonight!
Are you ready for some football! Thanks to Dennis, April, and Ray for painting the field. Game time 7:00 Friday. Go Pirates!
We have our first Junior Pirate Club members! Join today or tomorrow, and you will have a chance to deliver the game ball on Friday night at the football game! Hooks up and Go Pirates!
Introducing the "Junior Pirate Club" Open to Preschool through grade five. For only $5.00, you get an official certificate, wristband, eye patch, Pirate hat, and foam sword. Other perks include the chance to deliver the game ball, lunch with a player, and special drawings throughout the year. See Mr. Kuhlman to join. Hooks Up and Go Pirates!
7th grade started off civics this year by learning about who citizens are and what their duties and responsibilities are to the country. Then, they made a poster to hang in the hallway.
