Kimball school board minutes: Dec. 16, 2024

Legal Notice

Regular Meeting

Board of Education

Dec. 16, 2024

Ind. School District 739, Kimball, Minn.

Mr. Widvey opened the Truth In Taxation Hearing at 6 pm. reviewing the FY24 year-end fund balances, the adopted FY25 budget, and the 2024 Payable 2025 Levy in comparison to the 2023 Payable 2024 Levy.

Chair K. Helgeson opened the meeting, remotely, at 6:10 p.m. with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.

Motion by Mahlum, seconded by Lindberg, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0 on a roll-call vote.

Celebrations of Students and Staff included congratulations to Hank Meyer being a top 10 nominee for Mr. Football – the first time Kimball has had a nominee for this honor. Hank also played in the High School All-Star game on Dec. 14. Robotics is off to a great start having placed at recent tournaments.

Motion by Gallagher, seconded by E. Helgeson, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0 on a roll-call vote. The Consent Agenda included:

• Approve minutes from the Nov. 18, 2024, regular meeting.

• Approval of Bills.

• Treasurer’s Report.

• Approve reinvestment of $239,000 CD for 365 days, at 4.45%, at First State Bank of Dequeen, Dequeen, Ark., maturing Nov. 25, 2025.

• Approve hiring Hannah -Williams, elementary paraprofessional, at Category III, Step 2 of the Education Support Staff (ESP) Agreement, starting 11/20/2024.

• Approve hiring Olivia Asfeld, Phy Ed/SPED paraprofessional, at Category III, Step 3 of the Education Support Staff (ESP) Agreement, starting 1/6/2025.

• Approve revised contract effective 7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026 for Celest Stang, Community Education Director.

• Approve Joint Powers Agreement for a School Resource Officer, effective 9/3/2024 – 5/29/2025.

• Accept resignation received from John Brau, elementary paraprofessional, effective 11/29/2024.

• Accept resignation received from Jesse Lyons, high school custodian, effective 12/18/2024.

• Resolutions accepting donations.

In Ms. Bonnifield’s absence, Mr. Widvey reported the following:

• Staff AI training.

• Senior high art, choir, and band concert last week; middle school tonight.

• Worlds Classroom trip to DC for 6th- and 7th-grade students; parent meeting coming.

• Thank you to the local Legion for hosting treats for staff for National Education Week.

• The Thanksgiving meal was a success.

• KAHS will be hosting the Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association meeting.

• High School Leadership team is making some changes to the e-Learning Plan.

• Thank you to Student Government for fun activities this week before the Holiday break.

• Thank you to Jesse Lyons, high school custodian, for his 20 years of service.

Mr. Timmerman reported the following:

• Elementary music program held Dec. 9.

• It’s a busy week before the break.

• KES has the opportunity to participate in Huddle Up with Jerry Sparby.

• There will be an all-school singalong on Friday.

• Jan. 2, will be a teacher work day and para training with Trident.

• Kindergarten registration night will be Feb. 4.

• Following the total loss due to a house fire, the local organizations, school staff, and the community have really pulled together raising funds and material donations for the Remley family.

Mr. Widvey reported the following:

• Construction update.

• Need for a work session.

• Summer unemployment.

• MSBA Leadership Conference coming up in January.

• Thank you Marcia Mahlum for serving on the School Board for the past four years.

Motion by Lindberg, seconded by Mahlum, to approve Policy 511 – Student Fundraising, with no changes. Motion carried 6-0 on a roll-call vote.

Motion by E. Helgeson, seconded by Libbesmeier, to approve revisions to Policy 721 – Uniform Grant Guidance Regarding Federal Revenue Sources, per MSBA recommendation. Motion carried 6-0 on a roll-call vote.

Motion by Gallagher, seconded by Mahlum, to adopt Resolution Directing Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefore. Motion carried 6-0 on a roll-call vote.

Motion by Gallagher, seconded by Libbesmeier, to approve the additional cost required for completion of the digital trophy case. Motion carried 6-0 on a roll-call vote.

Announcements and Future Meeting Dates:

• BSED Board Meeting Dec. 18, 2024.

• Next Regular School Board Meeting Jan. 13, 2025.

• Work Session date to come.

Motion by E. Helgeson, seconded by Lindberg, to adjourn: 6:45 p.m.

Mike Gallagher, Clerk

Published in the Tri-County News Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.