Chair Schreiner opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. with all members except Becker present. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
Motion by Davis, seconded by Meyer to approve the agenda as presented.
Nancy Bonnifield shared highlights of the year in the areas of the Achievement and Integration program, Q-Comp, updated curriculum for science and health, statistics on the school App, and to thank the board for allowing her the opportunity to serve as the Director of Teaching and Learning for the school district.
Celebrations and success of students and staff included Jack Knaus participating at the state trap shoot on Friday. Congratulations to the softball and baseball teams for a good run in playoffs. And, congratulations to the state track entrants with all of them placing at the state meet.
Motion by Zipoy, seconded by Davis, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. The Consent Agenda included:
• Approve minutes from the May 16, 2018 Regular meeting
• Approval of Bills
• Treasurer’s Report
• Approve six (6) days of extended time for Jay Klein, Guidance Counselor (Summer, 2018)
• Approve 17 hours (July/August, 2017) plus 10 days (summer 2018) extended time for Michaela Gallup, Ag Education/FFA
• Approve three (3) days of extended time for Nancy Bonnifield, Curriculum Director (2017-2018 school year)
• Approve four and one-half (4.5) days of extended time for Nancy Bonnifield, Director of Teaching and Learning, for 2018-2019
• Approve hiring of Elizabeth Schumack, a .90 Pre-School Teacher, for 2018-2019, at BA Step 1 of the Master Agreement
• Approve hiring Jennifer Wheeler, .95 Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, .05 Early Childhood Family Education Teacher, for 2018-2019, at BA+20, Step 1 of the Master Agreement
• Accept resignation received from Alicia Fenske, Elementary Paraprofessional, effective at the end of the school year
• Accept resignation received from Dave Konz, part-time seasonal custodian, effective June 2, 2018
• Approve Teacher on Special Assignment Leave of Absence Agreement from Nancy Bonnifield
Ms. Johnson reported that June has been busy with family tours. As of meeting time, the K-5 fall enrollment is at 309 compared to 333 at end of year 2018. Kindergarten is at 36 students for the upcoming school year. There are 56 fifth graders moving up to the sixth grade at the high school.
Mr. Widvey reported on the last day of summer school is tomorrow. Ms. Ochs, Mr. Pawelski, and Mr. Sundin have been working with students completing missed assignments and catching these students up for the year. Cleaning and building maintenance has been moving along well. Several vendors have been contacted for estimates on painting the two main corridors at the high school. Smaller areas are being painted by volunteers. Hopefully the media center will be able to be updated over the next year as well.
Mr. Wagner noted that there will be Security Grants available through the state, with applications due July 15th. He is meeting with a vendor to get a quote for additional building security in order to be able to submit the grant application. He asked the board to review the Strategic Plan and Goals. These will be reviewed at the next work session scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 16th. The brochure will be going out by the end of this week.
Other reports included negotiations – Davis, Benton-Stearns Education District – Waldorf.
Motion by Meyer, seconded by Waldorf to approve increasing the price for student breakfast at the high school (grades 6-12) to $1.50. Elementary (PreK-5) will remain at $1.40.
Following review, motion by Davis, seconded by Meyer to adopt the budget for FY19. MC
Revenues Expenditures
General Fund
(including capital)
$ 8,468,522 $ 8,392,237
Food Service Fund
419,231 409,262
Community Education Fund
327,889 337,298
Construction Fund
0 0
Debt Service Fund
865,181 878,636
Scholarship Fund
25,000 25,000
Totals:
$ 10,105,823 $ 10,042,433
The Superintendent reviewed the requirements for Lead In Water testing as required by Statute. The Plan provided by the Department of Education and the Department of Health will be used by the District. The Checklist was reviewed as well as the inventory and schedule for testing. The Resolution Adopting Kimball School District’s Lead In Water Plan was introduced by Meyer, and seconded by Waldorf. Upon roll call vote, Waldorf, Meyer, Davis, Schreiner, and Zipoy approved the motion, none voted against. Motion carried.
Member Davis introduced the Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy for the upcoming school board elections. There will be one two-year term and three four-year terms on the ballot. Member Meyer seconded the motion. Upon roll call vote, members Waldorf, Meyer, Davis, Schreiner, and Zipoy voted in favor. None voted against. Motion carried.
Motion by Davis, seconded by Waldorf to approve changes to Policy 708 – Transportation of Nonpublic School Students. MC
Motion by Davis, seconded by Meyer to approve changes to Policy 616 – School District Systems Accountability. MC
The school board work session will be at 5:00 on Monday, July 16th. The next school board meeting is on July 18th.
Motion by Meyer, seconded by Davis to adjourn at 7:04 p.m.
Brian Becker, Clerk
Published in the Tri-County News Thursday, June 28, 2018.