Legal Notice
REGULAR MEETING
Board of Education
July 21, 2025
Ind. School District 739
Kimball, Minn.
Chair K. Helgeson opened the meeting at 6 p.m. with members E. Helgeson, Gallagher, Mancini, Lindberg, and Libbesmeier in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
Motion by E. Helgeson, seconded by Lindberg, to approve the agenda as presented or amended. Motion carried 6-0.
Director of IT Megan Ramola provided information on happenings in the IT department as well as information on Chromebook Fees.
Motion by Gallagher, seconded by E. Helgeson, to amend the agenda to include Chromebook Fee vote. This will be item 7.7 in the business portion of the agenda. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Lindberg, seconded by Libbesmeier, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 6-0.
Consent Agenda included:
• Approve minutes from the June 23, 2025, Regular meeting.
• Approval of Bills.
• Treasurer’s and Quarterly Reports, prior to audit.
• Designate Tri-County News as the official school publication.
• Designate official depositories: Harvest Bank of Kimball as primary, with Witt Financial, Prudential-Bach, FBS, Capital Markets Group, MSDLAF+, C.D. Securities, New West Federal, Thompson-McKinnon Securities, First American, First Bank, Norwest Bank, First National, Marquette National as other potential depositories.
• Purchase surety bonds – carry $1,000 on eleven (11) district
employees – Superintendent, 2 Principals, Business Manager, Payroll Specialist, District Secretary, 2 High School Secretaries, 1 Elementary Secretary, Community Education Director, Activities Director.
• Resolution on making district deposits and investments: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent and treasurer be authorized to invest excess funds in U.S. Government Securities, banks, savings and loan associations and other institutions meeting legal requirements, said investments to be presented to the next regular board meeting for approval.
• Advance payment of bills resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that when payment of a claim cannot be deferred until the next board meeting without loss to the district of a discount privilege or includes added charge, the Superintendent is hereby authorized to pay said claim and present payment for approval at the next regular board meeting.
• Electronic Funds Transfers resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, the Superintendent, Business Manager, or Business Accountant, are authorized to make electronic funds transfers as needed.
• Facsimile signature resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the facsimile signature of the Board Chairman, Clerk and Treasurer be used on district checks drawn for payment of bills or salaries approved by the board.
• Name district legal counsel for the district to be Squire, Waldspurger and Mace, PA.
• Authorized membership and related documents and dues for:
• CMERDC: BE IT RESOLVED, that Independent School District #739 subscribe to membership in CMERDC for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and hereby appoints the Superintendent to represent the district in all CMERDC organizational matters.
• Resource Training & Solutions: BE IT RESOLVED, that Independent School District #739 subscribe to membership in Resource Training & Solutions for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and hereby appoints the Superintendent to represent the district in all organizational matters.
• MSHSL: BE IT RESOLVED, that this governing board of School District #739 – Kimball, County of Stearns-Meeker, State of Minnesota, delegates the activities (referred to in Minnesota Statutes Section 123.38) to the Minnesota State High School League, and so hereby certifies to the State Commissioner of Education as provided for by Minnesota Statutes, Section 129.21.
• FURTHER RESOLVED, that Kimball High School is authorized by this, the governing board of said school district or school to: Renew its membership in the Minnesota State High School League, and participate in the approved interschool activities sponsored by said League and its various subdivisions, and development of an advisory committee, and
• FURTHER RESOLVED, that this governing board hereby adopts the Constitution, By-laws, rules and regulations of the said League and all amendments thereto as the same are published in the latest edition of the League’s Official Handbook, on file at the office of the school district, as the minimum standards governing participation in said League sponsored activities, and that the administration and responsibility for supervision of such activities are assigned to the official representative.
• MSBA: BE IT RESOLVED, that Independent School District #739 subscribe to membership in the Minnesota School Board’s Association for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
• Continue membership in Minnesota Rural Education Association (MREA).
• Accept Agreement for Teacher Education Candidate Placements with St. Cloud State University.
• Accept resignation received from Lauren Sexton, Cubs Club, effective August 15, 2025.
• Accept resignation received from Lilly Merrill, Cubs Club, effective August 15, 2025.
• Resolution Accepting Donations.
Mr. Widvey reported on the following:
• Cafetorium Update.
• Dashir Cost .
• Negotiations Update.
• Grade size update:
*K: 48, Sections of 24 and 24
*6: 54, Sections of 27 and 27
• Superintendent Evaluation.
Motion by Lindberg, seconded by Gallagher, to approve board member compensation at $50.00 per regular board meeting and other meetings, $80.00 for all day meetings, and mileage allowed for out-of-state meetings. $5.00 from each regular meeting to be withheld in an account reserved for board member purchases. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Lindberg, seconded by Mancini, to approve regular meeting dates and times and posting for special meetings. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Gallagher, seconded by E. Helgeson, to approve Truth and Taxation hearing to be held in conjunction with the Regular December Board Meeting, on December 15, 2025. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Mancini, seconded by Libbesmeier, to appoint Mike Gallagher as school board representative for the MSHSL. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Gallagher, seconded by Libbesmeier, to Approve Resolution Adopting the District’s 10-Year Long Term Facilities Maintenance and Revenue Budget. Motion passed 6-0 via roll-call vote.
Motion by E. Helgeson, seconded by Lindberg, to Approve Resolution Designating the Identified Official with Authority for the MDE External User Access Recertification System to be Erik Widvey, Superintendent of Schools. Motion carried 6-0 via roll-call vote.
Motion by E. Helgeson, seconded by Lindberg, to approve increase in Activity Fees for the 2025-2026 School Year. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Libbesmeier, seconded by Mancini, to approve optional $40 Chromebook insurance fee. Motion carried 6-0.
Next meeting dates: Benton Stearns Education District Board Meeting: 8/20 at 3:30 p.m.; School Board Meeting: 8/18 at
6 p.m.
Motion by Lindberg, seconded by E. Helgeson, to adjourn: 7:35 p.m.
Mike Gallagher, Clerk
Published in the Tri-County News Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.