REGULAR MEETING Unofficial Minutes Board of Education December 21, 2016 Ind. School District 739 Kimball, MN
The Truth In Taxation Hearing began at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Wagner presented a review of the education finance system, including the 2016-2017 revenue and expenditure budgets in comparison to the FY16 audited figures. The property tax process and the tax levy calendar cycle were also reviewed. A breakdown of the 2016 Payable 2017 Levy was compared to the 2015 Payable 2016 levy to show an increase of 4.0%.
The meeting was called to order by chair Schreiner at 6:15 with all board members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
Member Zipoy asked to have discussion, and perhaps an agenda item on the January agenda, reviewing the purpose behind the video taping of the school board meetings. He also asked if the board could learn about lock-downs and active shooter protocol in the two buildings.
Mr. Wagner indicated that the principals would share that during their reports.
Motion by Zipoy, seconded by Becker to approve the agenda as amended. MC
Sarah Markwardt, Student Government president and Arts Club member, updated the school board on the recent art show.
Mr. Lesnau is doing a great job getting students more involved and producing more murals and more ceiling tiles throughout the school.
Mr. Westrich introduced Justin Rost, Certified Athletic Trainer, who is being recommended to run the summer conditioning program next summer. Mr. Rost runs a 3-day/week, 10-week program which is focused on the specific athletic activity the individual student participates in.
Activities Director, Byron Westrich gave a brief update on the end of the fall sports season as well as an overview of participation numbers for winter activities. Currently there are 7 schools committed to participation in the first Kimball-hosted track mega-meet in the spring. There are also two hosted quad-meets scheduled for this upcoming track season.
Celebrations and success of students and staff included a great elementary concert on Monday evening. Very well attended with standing room only. The concert was moved to the high school where there was more seating and more parking available, but it was still a full-house. Thank you to the bus company for shuttling students for the Friday practice and the Monday morning performance. There were a lot of logistics needed for the success of the program. Seniors are currently working on their class mural.
Motion by Becker, seconded by Stein, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. The Consent Agenda included:
?Ä¢ Approve minutes from the November 16, 2016 Regular meeting
?Ä¢ Approval of Bills
?Ä¢ Treasurer?Äôs Report
?Ä¢ Approve the following board policies:
?Ä¢ 513 ?Äì Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design
?Ä¢ 513.1 ?Äì Early Entrance
?Ä¢ 607 ?Äì Organization of Grade Levels
?Ä¢ 721 ?Äì Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources
?Ä¢ 490.1 ?Äì 490.22 (excluding 490.7, 490.8) ?Äì Non-Licensed Policies
?Ä¢ Approve hiring of Amy Serbus, Elementary Media Assistant, at Category IV, Step 2 of the Non-Licensed Agreement, beginning December 5, 2016
?Ä¢ Approve hiring of Ed VanNurden, Part-Time Evening Custodian, at Category II, Step 2 of the Non-Licensed Agreement.
?Ä¢ Accept resignation from Head Football Coaching Position received from Joe Brennen
?Ä¢ Accept donation of $50 received from Troy & Jana Hilsgen, toward the Robotics Program
?Ä¢ Accept donation of $200 from Leo & Marilyn Wirth, towards the Scholarship Program
?Ä¢ Accept donation of $1000 from Kuechle Underground and KEEK Developers, towards the Scholarship Program
?Ä¢ Accept donation of $200 from Meeker Cooperative, towards the Robotics Program
?Ä¢ Accept donation of $150 from Central McGowan, towards the Robotics Program
?Ä¢ Accept donation of $100 from Cathy Grant, towards the Robotics Program
Ms. Johnson reported on trying to hold everyone down before the break. There is a lot of illness at the elementary for students and staff. This break is necessary to hopefully get everyone healthy again. Thank you to Arlene Sands and Mr. Widvey ?Äì it took a lot of teamwork to get the stage set up and the decorating done for the concert on Monday. The new location worked very well. Ms. Johnson reviewed the process and protocol in place for lock-downs and fire drills at the elementary building.
Mr. Widvey reported on there being some illness at the high school, but just trying to get through the week for the Christmas break. Mr. Widvey reviewed the emergency protocol for the high school building. There are five lock down drills and five fire drills required by the state each year. The first fire drill must occur within the first ten days of school.
Mr. Widvey gave an update on Project Lead The Way. The District is not in a position to be able to fully fund this program. However, Park Industries has stepped forward and indicated that they would be interested in partnering with the district to begin growing the program a little bit each year.
Mr. Wagner reported on the bus accident on Tuesday morning. Thankfully all involved are alright. Through this he is finding that there is no documented protocol or policy on how bus accidents are handled from the schools standpoint. A reminder to board members of the January MSBA Conference. All members are encouraged to attend. Members Hooper and Davis are currently registered. Congratulations to Bob Stein as he retires from the school board after serving for five years. Mr. Wagner also reported on Benton-Stearns Education District.
Motion by Zipoy, seconded by Stein to approve Policy 490 ?Äì Non-Licensed: Classification, Policy 490.7 ?Äì Non-Licensed: Personal Leave, and Policy 490.8 ?Äì Non-Licensed: Sick Leave, as reviewed. MC
Motion by Stein, seconded by Becker to approve the 2016 Payable 2017 Levy as presented. MC
Motion by Meyer, seconded by Hooper to approve the Achievement and Integration Progress Report as reviewed by Mr. Widvey. MC
Motion by Zipoy, with gratitude, seconded by Hooper, to accept donation of $500 received from Ben & Ellie Fox towards the Robotics program. MC
Member Hooper noted that she had attended a Community Education Advisory Council meeting. Good discussion was held regarding youth enrichment and youth development programming. Member Zipoy inquired of Mr. Wagner the current activity of the Stearns Benton Employment & Training Council and Youth Council on which Mr. Wagner represents Kimball Schools.
Chair Schreiner thanked his fellow members and the administration for their hard work and dedication, and wished all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Motion by Stein, seconded by Zipoy to adjourn at 7:55 p.m.
Brian Becker, Clerk
Published in the Tri-County News Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016.