The meeting was called to order by chair Kersten at 6:35 p.m. with the superintendent, elementary and high school principals and all board members except Kuechle present. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all in attendance. Motion by Gillman, seconded by Stenger, to approve the agenda as amended. Member Gillman asked to close the meeting at the end for discussions regarding negotiations. Motion carried (MC). Motion by Stenger, seconded by Laabs, to approve payment of the listed bills in the amount of $389,102.96 of which $252,895.21 was a bond interest payment, and $9,383.10 was construction-related costs. MC. Motion by Gillman, seconded by Stenger, to approve the consent agenda. MC. The consent agenda included: a. Approve minutes of Aug. 21, 2003, Board Meeting. b. Acknowledge receipt of donations to Community Education for the Young American Self Defense training held in August: Kimball Firemen’s Relief Assn. $375; Hair-Do’s $30; State Bank of Kimball $300; Gohmann’s SuperValu $50; American Family Insurance $50. c. Acknowledge receipt of donation from Kimball Firemen’s Relief Assn. in the amount of $400. d. Accept resignation received from Cecilia Diffley, elementary paraprofessional. e. Accept resignation received from Joannie Reckard, Behavior Interventionist. f. Approve hiring of Erika Matzke, .3 social studies at BA, Step 1 and 5 hours per day Behavior Interventionist at Category VII, Step 0. g. Approve hiring of Vanessa Schlueter, ECSE paraprofessional, four days per week, 6.92 hours per day, Category II, Step 1 of the non-licensed salary schedule. h. Approve hiring of Debi Capes, ECSE paraprofessional, four days per week, 6.92 hours per day, Category II, Step 1 of the non-licensed salary schedule. i. Approve increasing time for Lorraine Rose by .5 hour per day, four days per week. j. Approve lane changes for the following staff members: Mary Bernardy from MA to MA+15, Deb Bertram from BS+60 to MA, Paulette Hauge from BS+45 to BS+60, Melissa Herrington from BA to BA+15, Dorothy Klein from BS+45 to BS+60, Theresa Niemi from MA+15 to MA+30, Brenda Nystrom from MA to MA+15, Kim Ostby from BA to BA+15, Ann Palm from MA+30 to MA+45, Karla Rick from BA+30 to MA, Deb Schmidt from MA+30 to MA+45, Susan Sides from MA+15 to MA+30, and Dave Traurig from BA to BA+15. The treasurer’s report for August was reviewed and discussed. Motion by Gillman, seconded by Laabs, to acknowledge receipt of donation from Target Corporation in the amount of $398.15 for Kimball Area High School. MC. Motion by Laabs, seconded by Gillman, to acknowledge donation of repairs and a VCR received from Central Satellite and Electronics. MC. Superintendent Thielman reviewed the need for the district to purchase Aid Anticipation Certificates for the purpose of cash flow funds for the next 12 months. Motion by Gillman, seconded by Laabs, to approve the Aid Anticipation Certificates as stated in the bid documents. MC. Ms. Imholte and Mr. Thielman explained the need to reinstate Lisa Wallwork and Cheryl Wyatt to full-time from .9 as approved last spring. Motion by Gillman, seconded by Laabs, to approve reinstating Lisa Wallwork to full-time status. MC. Motion by Laabs, seconded by Gillman, to approve reinstating Cheryl Wyatt to full-time status. MC. Motion by VanVleet, seconded by Laabs, to approve a Consultant Contract with Kayo Aslagson for 2003-2004 and 2004-2005. MC. Superintendent Thielman reviewed the Levy Limitation and Certification for 2003 Payable 2004. It was explained that the limitation has gone down from last year by 4.86 percent. Motion by Gillman, seconded by Laabs, to maximize the levy amount at this time. This amount may be reduced as needs are identified through the next several months. MC. Motion by Laabs, seconded by Stenger, to adopt the Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District Election. MC. Troy Miller was present to review the construction project. Troy spent most of his time speaking to the issue of the leaking roof. It has not been determined at this time whether it is the old roof or the new roof that is actually leaking. Troy will come out and find this leak within the next week. Other items of discussion were various doors, ADA signage, chiller motors failing and possible solutions. A change order for Gohman Construction for $4,552.00 from August 2002 was presented. Motion by Gillman, seconded by Laabs, to approve this change order. MC. A change order for Augusta Electric for $1,283.26 from June 2003 was presented. Motion by Gillman, seconded by Laabs, to approve this change order. MC. Mr. Miller requested closing out contracts and making final payment for Augusta Electric and Gohman Construction. Motion by Gillman, seconded by Laabs, to close out these contracts. MC. Mr. Miller also advised and requested releasing all retainage due to Gohman Construction. Motion by Gillman, seconded by Laabs, to release all retainage due. All members present voted in favor with VanVleet voting no. MC. Gillman reviewed the recently negotiated 2003-2004 contract with Elementary Principal Jonathan Clark. He indicated that there was no salary increase and that this was a one-year contract in order to cause the principal negotiations to fall in years opposite the certified staff. Motion by VanVleet, seconded by Laabs, to approve this contract. MC. Gillman reviewed the recently negotiated 2003-2004 contract with Secondary Principal Karen Imholte. He indicated that there was also no salary increase and this would be a one-year contract in order to cause the principal negotiations to fall in years opposite the certified staff. It was also noted that Ms. Imholte had a clause in her contract to be paid an additional 1 percent upon meeting goals. This clause has been removed from the proposed contract. Motion by VanVleet, seconded by Laabs, to approve this contract. MC. Superintendent Thielman explained to the board how in order to meet Governmental Accounting Standards Board Rule #34 (GASB 34), the district is required to keep close inventory and disposal records of fixed assets and capital purchases. Motion by Gillman, seconded by Stenger, to approve a contract with Maximus to accomplish the capitalization process to meet the GASB 34 requirements. MC. Due to additional student needs, motion by Laabs, seconded by Gillman, to approve increasing Deb Bertram from .75 to full-time for the 2003-2004 school year only. MC. Celebration of success of students and staff included the Oct. 29 Annual Leadership in Education Excellence Awards banquet sponsored by Resource Training & Solutions. Deb Bertram and Nancy Bonnifield are being honored at this banquet. The Chamber of Commerce-sponsored breakfast on Aug. 27 was well attended. Ms. Imholte reported on the proposed band trip schedule, current enrollment in grades 7-12 currently at 432, homecoming activities next week, and the request by coaches, staff and administration to ask parents to not have students involved in the “extra” activities associated with homecoming. Mr. Clark reported on the elementary scheduling their first home Knowledge Bowl meet on Dec. 2, P.I.E. has decided to hold two book fairs this year during both conference dates, the new elementary flier should be out in the community, a “thank you” to Gary Lagerstedt for his assistance in getting the bell system at the elementary working again, Spirit Week at the elementary next week for homecoming, and the Life Skills in Writing program is starting up with their first theme of “Respect.” Dr. Thielman reported on results of the summer math and reading tests, SEE update, a grant with the Initiative Foundation, enrollment for K-12 as of Sept. 9 was 829, and the impact of the 26.9 percent increase in insurance premiums. Committee reports included Benton-Stearns Education District – Gillman. Communications included a thank you from the Kimball Days Committee and a thank you from the Ewert family for the memorial. Motion by Stenger, seconded by Laabs, to close the meeting for negotiati
ons. The time was 9:27 p.m. MC. Motion by Gillman, seconded by VanVleet, to re-open the meeting at 10:30 p.m. MC. Motion by Stenger, seconded by Laabs, to adjourn the meeting at 10:31. UC. Marguerite Laabs, Clerk Published in the Tri-County News Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003.
