Nov. 13, 2023, Kimball school board minutes

Legal Notice

REGULAR MEETING

Board of Education

November 13, 2023

Ind. School District 739, Kimball, MN

Chair K. Helgeson opened the meeting at 6 p.m. with members E. Helgeson, Gallagher, Mahlum, and Lindberg in attendance. Member Libbesmeier was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.

Motion by Gallagher, seconded by Mahlum, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Lindberg, seconded by E. Helgeson, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 5-0. The Consent Agenda included:

• Approve minutes from the October 16, 2023, regular meeting.

• Approval of Bills.

• Treasurer’s Report.

• Approve re-hiring of Hugh Duke, high school paraprofessional, two-three days per week, beginning October 31, 2023, at Category III, Step 6 of the ESP Agreement.

• Approve hiring Sarah Neu, 3rd grade teacher, beginning November 15, 2023, at BA, Step 2 of the Master Agreement.

• Accept resignation received from Stephanie Huhn, elementary paraprofessional, effective November 15, 2023.

• Approve winter coaching assignments – Girls’ Basketball – C Squad/9th – Chad Spaulding, 7th – Jason Mortenson, 8th – vacant.

• Resolution Accepting Donations.

Mrs. Bonnifield reported the following:

• Success: Jamison Klein, state champion in bowling for DAPE in his division.

• Success: Andy Becker selected to be on the football all-star game roster.

• Success: Two athletes signed Division II letters of intent. Brookelyn Kuechle for track at U of M
Duluth, and Peyton Hooper for track/field at SW MN State Univ.

• Success: Kimball FFA food science team finished 11th in the nation at FFA Conference.

• Winter coats were donated by the Knights of Columbus with a grant from Meeker Cooperative. 84 coats donated, only 25 left as of Oct 31. Coats available at Elementary, HS P/T Conferences, Fall Festival. Social workers are working on distributing the remaining coats.

• “The Little Mermaid” show this weekend. Performed at Lincoln Elem today.

• Thanksgiving lunch.

• We’re working on creating an MTSS system. Required within 5 years. Presented a behavior matrix to staff, and they are looking forward to having consistency behavior expectations moving forward. Alyssa, social worker, has done a lot of work on this and will continue to work on creating a positive behavioral system.

• WBWF Summary.

Mr. Timmerman reported the following:

• November 3, staff development day – had a great presenter who worked with the staff on PBIS and classroom management techniques. Very beneficial day for everyone who attended.

• Family meal on Wednesday, November 15. All students are inviting two family members to have a Thanksgiving meal with them at school. We are expecting close to 900 people for this event. The cost of the meal is $5.

• Hired a 3rd grade teacher for the remainder of this school year. Sarah Neu will be joining our staff on November 15.

• Kindergarten through 2nd grade music programs will be held at the elementary school on Monday, December 4, with one performance at 9:30 a.m. and the evening performance at 6:30 p.m.

• Excited about our new parking lot to the west of the elementary school.

• Presented on the Achievement and Integration grant report for the 2023 school year.

Mr. Widvey reported the following:

• Construction update.

• West parking lot at KES.

• EC Plans still in process.

• Borings at KAHS.

• Work Session to go over MCA scores and other student assessment data on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m.

• Negotiations with ESP: Nov. 15, at 5 p.m.

• Meat and Cheese Trays?

Motion by Gallagher, seconded by Lindberg, to repeal Policy 805: Pandemic Inserted Letters. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by Mahlum, seconded by E. Helgeson, to approve 900.2 through 910. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion by E. Helgeson, seconded by Mahlum, to move to closed session for Attorney-Client Privilege. Motion carried 5-0. Time: 7:05 p.m.

Motion by Mahlum, seconded by Lindberg, to open closed session. Motion carried 5-0. Time: 7:06 p.m.

Motion by Mahlum, seconded by E. Helgeson, to close closed session. Motion carried 5-0. Time: 7:39 p.m.

Motion by E. Helgeson, seconded by Gallagher, to reopen regular board meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Time: 7:39 p.m.

Motion Gallagher, seconded by E. Helgeson, to move to closed session for Negotiations Strategy Session. Motion carried 5-0. Time: 7:40 p.m.

Motion by Mahlum, seconded by Lindberg, to open closed session. Motion carried 5-0. Time: 7:41 p.m.

Motion by Gallagher, seconded by Lindberg, to close closed session. Motion carried 5-0. Time: 8:28 p.m.

Motion by Lindberg, seconded by Mahlum, to reopen regular board meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Time: 8:28 p.m.

Next meeting dates: Benton Stearns Education District Board Meeting: 11/15; School Board Meeting: 12/18 at 6 p.m.

Motion by Mahlum, seconded by E. Helgeson, to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0. Time: 8:29 p.m.

Mike Gallagher, Clerk

Published in the Tri-County News Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.