Kimball school board minutes, Dec. 18, 2023

Legal Notice

REGULAR MEETING

Board of Education

December 18, 2023

Ind. School District 739, Kimball, MN

Superintendent Widvey opened the Truth In Taxation Hearing at 6 p.m. He reviewed the requirements of the hearing, the comparison between the FY23 audited and the adopted FY24 expenditures and revenues. The timeline of tax-related decisions made by the legislature, the county, and the school district was shared. Lastly, a summary of the proposed levy by fund was reviewed. Having no questions, the hearing was closed at 6:08 p.m.

Chair K. Helgeson opened the regular board meeting at 6:09 p.m. with all members in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.

Ag instructor, Michaela Gallup shared information and requested board approval to move ahead with planning a student trip to Ireland for June 2025.

Motion by E. Helgeson, seconded by Gallagher, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

Motion by Mahlum, seconded by Libbesmeier, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0. The Consent Agenda included:

• Approve minutes from the November 13, 2023, regular meeting.

• Approval of Bills.

• Treasurer’s Report.

• Approve reinvestment of $236,000 CD, at 5.65% for 367 days, maturing 11/25/2024, at Financial Federal Savings Bank, Memphis, Tenn.

• Approve hiring Elizabeth Hoskins, elementary paraprofessional, at Category III, Step 4 of the ESP Agreement, starting November 27, 2023.

• Approve hiring Heidi Rosenow, high school paraprofessional, at Category III, Step 2 of the ESP Agreement, starting December 1, 2023.

• Approve Brittani Klaverkamp, Speech Coach for 23-24 season.

• Accept resignation received from Megan Truenow, high school paraprofessional, effective December 1, 2023.

• Accept resignation received from Stephanie Despain, high school paraprofessional, effective December 14, 2023.

• Accept resignation received from Ed VanNurden, part-time custodian, effective December 13, 2023.

• Resolution Accepting Donations.

Mrs. Bonnifield reported the following:

• Student cell phone use during the school day.

• Snow Days activities this week.

• Donation of Stop The Bleed kits by Stearns County Sheriff’s Department.

• Social Media activity.

• Travel Committee.

Mr. Timmerman reported the following:

• Elementary music programs.

• PIE basket raffle.

• Tours for new students and families.

• K-5 enrollment is at 316.

• More than 75 gifts received for Toys for Tots event.

• Speech position being filled.

• Staff breakfast on 19th.

• Ms. Wang is bringing high school students caroling on 19th.

Mr. Widvey reported the following:

• Construction update.

• MSBA Leadership Conference.

• 2024-2025 Calendar.

• Assessment work session.

• Speech needs.

• Move January meeting from the 15th to the 8th.

Motion by Gallagher, seconded by Lindberg, to certify the 2023 Payable 2024 Levy as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

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

Motion by E. Helgeson, seconded by Gallagher, to approve the addition of Student Activity Account for One School One Book program for the elementary. Motion carried 6-0.

Motion by E. Helgeson, seconded by Libbesmeier, to make final approval of policies 413 – Harassment and Violence and 416 – Drug and Alcohol Testing. Motion carried 6-0.

Motion by Libbesmeier, seconded by Mahlum, to approve the 2023-2025 Master Agreement. Motion carried 6-0.

Motion by Lindberg, seconded by Mahlum, to approve the planned student trip to Ireland for June 2025. Motion carried 6-0.

Next meeting dates: Benton-Stearns Education District Board Meeting: 12/20; School Board Meeting: 1/8 at 6 p.m.

Motion by Gallagher, seconded by E. Helgeson, to adjourn. Motion carried 6-0. Time: 6:48 p.m.

Mike Gallagher, Clerk

Published in the Tri-County News Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.