The meeting was called to order by chair Kersten at 7:00 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. Superintendent Thielman presented the proposed salary and language changes for the 2003-2005 teachers’ contract settlement. The salary schedule increased by 1 percent for 2003-2004 and by 1.5 percent for 2004-2005. Motion by VanVleet, seconded by Stenger, to ratify the contract with Education Minnesota – Kimball. MC. Because of the need for additional physical education time for special education, motion by Laabs, seconded by VanVleet, to reinstate Barry Strand to a full-time position for the 2004-2005 school year. Motion by VanVleet, seconded by Laabs, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Mike Travers outlining specific retirement benefits. MC. Motion by VanVleet, seconded by Stenger, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Dick Grommesh outlining specific retirement benefits. MC. Motion by VanVleet, seconded by Laabs, to accept resignation received from Mike Travers effective May 27, 2004. MC. Motion by VanVleet, seconded by Laabs, to accept resignation received from Dick Grommesh effective May 30, 2004. MC. Ms. Imholte reviewed changes in the Student Handbook and the Attendance and Discipline Policies for 2004-2005. This was the first reading for these items. Final reading will be at the May 20 Regular board meeting. VanVleet commented that Todd Rohloff, on behalf of the Kimball Police Department applied for a grant that, if awarded, could put a full-time liaison officer in the school district for the next three years. Motion by VanVleet, seconded by Stenger, to adjourn at 7:47 p.m. MC. Marguerite Laabs, Clerk Published in the Tri-County News May 13, 2004.
