The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all in attendance. The meeting was called to order by chair Kersten at 6:30 p.m. with the superintendent, elementary principal, and all board members except Kuechle present. Kuechle arrived at 6:33 p.m. Motion by Laabs, seconded by Stenger to approve the agenda as amended. Unanimously Carried (UC). Motion by Gillman, seconded by Laabs to approve payment of the listed bills in the amount of $35,750.42 of which $2,768.93 was a reissue of a lost check and $15,263.67 was payment of a construction pay request. UC. Motion by Gillman, seconded by Laabs to approve the consent agenda. UC. The consent agenda included: a. Approve minutes of the April 17, 2003 Regular Board Meeting. b. Approve long-term substitute contract with Maggie Nel-son from April 2 – April 16 for Steve Palm. The treasurer’s report for April was reviewed and discussed. Chris Jeppesen, Kimball Day’s Coordinator for the City of Kimball, was present to request annual participation by the schools, specifically the band, in the Kimball Day’s Parade. Because of the proposed construction on Hazel Avenue scheduled for this summer, it is uncertain if there will be a parade. This decision will be made very soon. Jeppesen also requested use of the Cafetorium for the Little Miss Kimball Coronation and the Teen Dance, and also use of the north and south parking lots for staging the parade. Jeppesen was asked to work with the Community Education Office to schedule the use of the facilities. Motion by Kuechle, seconded by Stenger to accept a Memorandum of Understanding for an Early Retirement Incentive agreement with Pat Tekavec, science instructor, and a Memorandum of Understanding for Extended Leave Incentive for Kayo Aslagson, industrial arts and technology instructor. UC. Motion by Gillman, seconded by VanVleet to reinstate Nancy Bonnifield, Shawn Meyer, Unaka Pugh and Tom Reuter to full-time positions at the high school. UC. Motion by VanVleet, seconded by Laabs to reinstate Patty Bauerly and Bill Hesse to full-time teaching positions at the elementary school. UC. Motion by Kuechle, seconded by Stenger to approve the high school Attendance and Discipline policies as presented. UC. The item to appoint a community member to the Continuing Ed. Committee was tabled until later in the evening after an individual could be contacted. Motion by Gillman, seconded by Laabs to adopt the following resolution. UC. Resolution for Public Law 107-110 The local board of education of Kimball Area Public Schools has authorized Jon Clark at a monthly meeting held May 8, 2003, to act as the LEA representative in filing an application for funds as provided under Public Law 107-110 for the 2003-2004 school year. The LEA representative will ensure that the school district maintains compliance with the appropriate Federal Statutes, regulations, and state procedures currently in effect and will act as the responsible authority in all matters relating to the administration of this application. This person is authorized as contact person for Title I, Title II Part A, Title V and Homeless Liaison. Motion by Gillman, seconded by Stenger to approve a request for a one-year leave of absence for Lori Hunt, elementary paraprofessional. UC. Successes of students and staff included the staff recognition breakfast held on Wednesday, May 7. Staff recognized for five years of service with the district included: Mike Ewert, Connie Kerkaert, Tracy Theis, Wendy Mull, Kelly Traurig, Jackie Bolvin, Carol Petty, Kris O’Brien, Laurie Gustafson, Lee Paulzine, Deonne Honer-Stangle, Donna Deutsch. Ten years of service: Tina Jonas, Paul Sandell, Judi Lusti. Fifteen years of service: Leo Beste, Lori Winter, Mary Bernardy, Dave Traurig, Mike Travers. Twenty years: Bill Liedman. Twenty-five years: Joe Steichen, Glenn Winter, Kathy Wohlman, Barb Hess, Peggy Trimble. Thirty years: Joann Hendricks. Forty-five years – Dean Mozena. Congratulations to Tom Reuter becoming a new dad. Congratulations to Mr. Haake and Mr. Linn on the successful band concert and art show on Tuesday, May 6. Congratulations also to Kimball’s Students of Excellence honored at a banquet on May 7. Attending the banquet were Alanna Bowman and guest Shawn Meyer, Chris Hunt and guest Larry Jensen and Rachel Stein and guest Keith Haake. The FFA Poultry Team placed at the state level, also recognition to Jill Becker and Andy Klein – they did an excellent job running the State Convention with over 3,000 people in attendance. The a cappella group Four Shadow performed on May 8, at the high school. The performers commented on what a great audience both the choir students and the larger student body were. Dr. Thielman gave the secondary report in the absence of Ms. Imholte. Prom is scheduled for May 10, the Dollars for Scholars Gala is scheduled for May 17, the FFA Banquet is Monday, May 19 at Playland Ballroom, the high school site team planning day is scheduled for May 21, there will be a choir concert on May 27, the senior picnic and afternoon movie for seventh- and 11-grade students for the food shelf drive is May 29, graduation is at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 5. Mr. Clark reported on the sixth-grade Spring Sing concert, site planning day scheduled for May 13 at the fire hall, requirements for special education by Benton Stearns Education District, the Geography Bee scheduled for May 9, weather permitting, the fourth-graders will be traveling to the Iron Range on May 15-16, the sixth-graders will be traveling to Deep Portage on May 14-16, the process to fill the Family Advocate position has begun through the Family Services Collaborative, T.A.G. and P.I.E. held a meeting to follow-up with Dr. John Hoover who was in Kimball and spoke on the bullying issue. Dr. Thielman reported on the number of open enrollment students coming in and going out of the Kimball district and showed comparison to the contiguous districts. He also reported on the Basic Skills Tests in reading and mathematics and reviewed a policy from 1989 that discusses the handling of emergency closing days and the affect on the school calendar. There were no committee reports. Communications included a thank you received from the softball team and Coach Riess for the time and efforts in constructing the dugouts for the softball field. Motion by Gillman, seconded by Laabs to close the meeting at 8:28 p.m. for the purpose of discussing negotiations. UC. Motion by Kuechle, seconded by VanVleet to reopen the meeting at 9:59 p.m.. Motion by Kuechle, seconded by VanVleet to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m. UC. Motion by Kuechle, seconded by VanVleet to reopen the meeting at 10:00 p.m. UC. Motion by Kuechle, seconded by VanVleet to appoint Wally Strand to the Continuing Ed. Committee, replacing Betty Nystrom who has served on the committee fourteen years. UC. Motion by Kuechle, seconded by VanVleet to adjourn the meeting at 10:01. UC. Marguerite Laabs, Clerk
