Legal Notice
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Board of Education
January 18, 2023
Ind. School District 739, Kimball, MN
Clerk E. Helgeson opened the meeting at 6 p.m. with members Gallagher, Mahlum, Lindberg, and Libbesmeier in attendance. Member K. Helgeson was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
In K. Helgeson’s absence, E. Helgeson called for nominations for School Board Chair. Mahlum nominated K. Helgeson. After two more calls and hearing none, K. Helgeson was elected Chair. E. Helgeson called for nominations for Vice Chair. Gallagher nominated E. Helgeson. After two more calls and hearing none, E. Helgeson was elected Vice Chair. E. Helgeson called for nominations for Clerk. Mahlum nominated Gallagher. After two more calls and hearing none, Gallagher was elected Clerk. E. Helgeson called for nominations for Treasurer. Gallagher nominated Mahlum. After two more calls and hearing none, Mahlum was elected Treasurer.
Motion by Gallagher, seconded by Mahlum, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Gallagher, seconded by Lindberg, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried, 5-0. The Consent Agenda included:
- Approve minutes from the December 21, 2022, Regular meeting.
- Approval of Bills.
- Treasurer’s and Quarterly Reports.
- Accept resignation, for the purpose of retirement, received from Patricia Bauerly, 6th-grade teacher, effective May 26, 2023.
- Accept resignation received from Barb Vigoren, elementary custodian, effective January 20, 2023.
- Approve increasing Kelly Looman, ECSE instructor, to 1.0 effective January 19, 2023.
- Rescind Eric Nystrom as 8th-grade Boys’ basketball coach.
- Approve Chad Spaulding, Jr. High Boys’ basketball coach.
- Approve Noah Young, Jr. High Boys’ basketball coach.
- Approve hiring Eileen Dahlinger, Enrichment Paraprofessional, Tuesday/Thursday, at Category III, Step 5 of the ESP Agreement, beginning January 3, 2023.
- Resolution Accepting Donations.
Mrs. Bonnifield reported the following:
- Shared picture highlights of daily student life at Kimball Area High School.
- Provided an overview of the business visits that district teachers participated in on Jan. 16, 2023.
- Provided a notification to the school board that the district will be implementing a new app for parents to use as a tool for online safety.
Mr. Timmerman reported the following:
- Just one week left for our Fastbridge assessment for the winter. Will share our results at the February meeting. Use of our Data wall developed by Erin Durga has helped focus instruction.
- Completing the Achievement and Integration grant for -Kimball. Allocated approx. $38,000 for addressing achievement as well as integration in our district. Kimball is a neighboring district to a racially isolated district (St. Cloud). More details will be shared next month for approval of the grant.
- Preparing for I love to Read Month with One Book One School. The book is a surprise and will be shared once we tell the students.
- Current Elementary student numbers are 303 and up six students compared to the start of the year. (21 students new to Kimball).
- February 10 – Preschool-5th grade Sweetheart Dance, 6-8 pm, preschool fundraiser.
- February 13 – Kindergarten and Preschool registration nights.
- March 24 – Professional Development Day:
- Handle with Care Training.
- PASS review which is part of our social emotional work – perception of school.
- Jeffers Workshop – Hands-on science with focus on outdoor learning aligned with MN standards. Free activities and lessons for teachers.
- Tour BBE Elementary in Brooten this morning. Continue to get great ideas for secure entrances to the building, design of a cafeteria and the early childhood center. Meet with design team tomorrow to get a better understanding of plans.
Mr. Widvey reported the following:
- Provided information on MSBA Phase I and II training for board members. Phase II is required.
- Provided information on MSBA School Board Officers Training Workshop.
- Provided construction update.
- Talked about scheduling school board listening sessions with Kimball school staff.
- Provided information about “Developing Mutual Expectations” training provided by MSBA.
- Provided update on 2023-24 school staffing process.
- Provided update on 2023-2024 School Calendar. Calendar to be approved at February meeting.
Motion by Gallagher, seconded by Mahlum, to approve Pay Equity Report for 2022. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Lindberg, seconded by Gallagher, to approve School Board Committee Assignments for 2023. Motion carried 5-0.
Next meeting dates: Benton Stearns Education District Board Meeting: 2/15, School Board Meeting: 2/15 at 6 p.m.
Motion by Gallagher, seconded by Mahlum, to adjourn at 7:30 p.m.
Mike Gallagher, Clerk
Published in the Tri-County News Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.