We received some nice pictures from Brian Fields commenting on how well the HS band and chorus sounded at the large group contest in Vermillion! Great job, kids, and thanks to Mrs. Schultz and Mr. Sexe for working with these students to develop their true potential. Thanks to Brian for remembering his time in Avon. Hooks up!
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION RETURNS
AVON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4-1
This is to certify that the results of the School District Election held on the 8th day of April 2025, were as follows:
Craig Vanderlei 72 Votes
Jeff Tolsma 89 Votes
The candidate with the most votes was elected to a three-year position.
There were 162 ballots cast out of the 350 official ballots. There were 162 ballots cast out of 851 registered voters, for a total voting percentage turnout of 19.04%.
We would like to thank everyone who voted in the school board election. In addition, special thanks to our poll workers, Vicki, Carol, and Janet. Finally, thanks to Jeff and Craig for their willingness to serve the students of our district. Results:
Jeff Tolsma: 89 votes
Craig Vanderlei 72 votes
Our Teacher of the Year and Classified Support Person of the year voting is open. Use the links below
Classified staff/Support Person
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5R3SX9K
Teacher of the Year
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FLFNQMT
Voting will end in about 1 week!
E is for Eat! The Kindergarten class is working on letter E so they got to Eat with Mrs. Kocmich in the classroom today! What a treat!
Ambush Camp Information. Forms being sent home with students today.
School Board election today!
Wishing the HS Track team the best of luck as they open their season in Scotland. Javelin at 10:00, followed by the field events and running. If not busy, a great day to take a trip and support the boys and girls! Hooks Up!
A big Thank You to Reece Powers of West Section Auction Services for their donation of $180 to the Angel Fund, which helps families in need pay their lunch bills. Thanks for your support!
It's the home opening day for the Lady Pirates Softball team! Varsity at 4:30 with JV to follow. Hooks Up!
Congratulations to the Lady Pirate Softball team, who went 2-0 in their triangular beating Clark/Willow Lake 16-1 and Elk Point Jefferson 5-3!
A big t hank you to Mrs. Schultz and the Music department for hosting the annual Big and Little Grand March/Dance! It was great to see all the support for this event. I know the kids had a great time. Enjoy each moment, they grow up fast!
Gold Standard Pirates of the Week
PK-4: Iris Newman
5-7: Rex Baade
9-12: Jordyn Voigt
Congratulations!
For those of you attending the Softball triangular in Sioux Falls tomorrow when entering the gate be sure to tell them you are there for the Avon game. We are playing at the Sanford Complex on Field #10. You do not need to pay for our games. There are other games that are taking place that require an entry fee. Your Avon apparel will help your cause! Go Pirates!
The Avon School would like to thank Bon Homme- Yankton Electric for sponsoring the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Scholar of the Week! This week the scholar was Lila Vanderlei. She receives a scholarship in the amount of $250. Congratulations to Lila and thanks to BY-electric for the scholarship and keeping the lights on!
The National Honor Society is recognizing Parkinson's disease awareness this month and asked staff and students to wear gray, we had a great turn out!
Great Minds Dress Alike!
Each spring the school board honors one of our excellent teachers as the Teacher of the Year! Below is the link to vote for a teacher. Please notice that something different this year is we are asking for some short comments as to why you selected that particular staff member. I know it is a difficult choice as all of our teachers pour their heart and soul into making a difference in each child's life! Your participation in this process is much appreciated. The survey will be open for one week. Hooks up!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FLFNQMT
Regular Meeting of the Avon Board of Education
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025—6:30 p.m.
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. (m)
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 March 10th and March 14th Board Meetings.(m)
10. Approve Financial Report. (m)
11. Approve April claims/payment of bills. (m)
12. Approve 2025-2026 Comprehensive Special Education plan (m)
13. Accept teacher, para, and extracurricular resignations. (m)
14. Approve special education teacher contract. (m)
15. Discuss and approve Summer 2025 Driver’s Education employment and wage (m)
16. Discuss and approve the 2025-26 preschool fee, currently $120 per month except $60 for August & May (m)
17. Authorize the board chairwoman, business manager, and superintendent to sign the ASBSD Protective Trust and SD School District Benefits Fund Participation Agreement for District’s FY ’26 Health Plan. (m)
18. Approve resolution for Avon High School to join the SDHSAA for the 2025-26 school year. (m)
19. Approve resolution for the Avon Board of Education to join the ASBSD for the 2025-26 school year. (m)
20. Review and canvass the official School Board Election results from Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (m)
21. Review and accept Fiscal Year 2024 (23-24) Audit Report. (m)
22. Consider date and time for the May board meeting (m)
23. Declare surplus property to be disposed of in accordance with state law. (m)
24. Committee Reports
a.) Budget: Sees, Muller
b.) Curriculum Committee: Sees, Thury.
c.) Building/Grounds Committee: Tolsma, Ratzlaff. Input from Mr. Voigt
d.) Policy: Muller, Sees.
e.) Co-op Center Board: Muller
23.Other business
24. Executive session—SDCL 1-25-2 (4)—certified teacher, classified staff, and administrator negotiations. (m)
25. Adjournment
Published once at the total approximate cost of ______________
Lady Pirate Softball is traveling to Sioux Falls for a triangular at the Sanford fields! (field #10) See schedule below
Avon vs Clark/Willow Lake at 1:30
Clark/ Willow Lake vs Elk Point-Jefferson at 3:00
Avon vs Elk Point-Jefferson at 4:30
Streaming will be available at the following site for $7.00
https://www.muscovision.com/facility/45701
HOOKS UP!