The meeting was called to order by chair Schreiner at
6:00 p.m. with all board members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.
Motion by Davis, seconded by Waldorf to approve the agenda as amended. MC Item 7.9 – First reading of Policy 613 – KAHS Graduation Credit Requirements was added.
Celebrations of students and staff included congratulations to Ms. Johnson, Mr. Widvey, and Ms. Bonnifield with the posted test results by MDE. Scores improved overall, and kudos to the kids for working hard to achieve those scores. The 12U baseball team won the Crow River Conference and tournament. Thoughts go out to the two students and their families, who were recently in serious accidents. Both students are on the mend and should fully recover.
Motion by Zipoy, seconded by Becker, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. The Consent Agenda included:
• Approve minutes from the June 20, 2018 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, Twin City Federal, First National, Marquette National as other potential depositories
• Purchase surety bonds – carry $1,000 on eleven (11) district employees – Superintendent, 2 Principals, Business Manager, Business Accountant, District Secretary, 2 High School Secretaries, 1 Elementary Secretary, Community Education Program Coordinator, Activities Director
• Establish Meet and Confer dates – sessions to start at
3:20 p.m. on Wednesdays October 3, December 5, January 9, and March 6
• 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 Rupp, Anderson, Squire, and Waldspurger, PA
• Authorized membership and related documents and dues for:
i. CMERDC: BE IT RESOLVED, that Independent School District #739 subscribe to membership in CMERDC for the 2018-2019 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 2018-2019 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 and 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 2018-2019 fiscal year
• Adopt Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places for Multiple Precincts and Designating Hours During Which the Polling Places Will Remain Open for Voting for School District Elections Not Held on the Day of a Statewide Election for 2018-2019.
• Designate the Superintendent as the Identified Official With Authority (IOWA) for 2018-2019
• Continue membership in Schools for Equity in Education (SEE)
• Accept Agreement for Teacher Education Candidate Placements with St. Cloud State University
Ms. Johnson reported that a few more students have enrolled at the elementary. Kindergarten has gained another three students. There are also additional Pre-K, first, second, and sixth grade students.
Mr. Wagner reported on the hallway painting underway at the high school. Lighting in the front of the building will be updated to improve the parking lot lighting. He has received more feedback this summer than other years from realtors looking for homes or builders for families wanting to move into the district. The brochure mailing is paying off with a number of students added at both buildings. We may need to send a regular bus to the St. Augusta area rather than the mini-bus that has been used. He and the principals will be putting together goals with regards to Q-Comp to assure that we can maintain test scores. The fall activities are gearing up to start practices. Member Zipoy asked about use at the Community Education Center. Mr. Wagner stated that it is at capacity for Cubs Club this summer. They are looking at ways to be able to expand in the future.
The requested fundraisers by groups and clubs was reviewed. Also the year-end student activity account activity was reviewed.
Chair Schreiner reported that with regards to negotiations, the board is waiting to hear from the mediator, who is waiting to hear from the union representatives when they would be able to meet. Also, the superintendent evaluation resulted in very good results of 4.7 out of 5.0. Board members thanked Schreiner for putting the evaluation together for them. As a result, the superintendent will be offered the additional compensation as laid out in his contract.
Motion by Davis, seconded by Becker to establish 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-district meetings. $5.00 from each regular meeting is to be withheld in an account reserved for board member purchases. MC
Motion by Zipoy, seconded by Meyer to establish the regular meeting dates and times and posting for special meetings. All monthly board meetings will be held at 6:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month with exception for October, January, and April when the meeting will be held on the second Wednesday due to scheduling conflicts. Postings for special meetings will be made at the District Office as soon as possible after notice of the need for the special meeting. MC
Motion by Zipoy, seconded by Meyer to establish the Truth in Taxation hearing to be held in conjunction with the regular December board meeting on December 19, 2018. MC
Motion by Davis, seconded by Becker to appoint Meyer as the School Board representative, Tim Rahkola as the Music representative, and Byron Westrich, Activities Director as the Boys’, Girls’, and Speech/Drama representative for the Minnesota State High School League. MC
Following a review and discussion, motion by Meyer, seconded by Waldorf to make no changes to the board committee assignments, and to bring them to the January meeting to be updated. MC
Following a review, motion by Davis, seconded by Meyer to adopt the Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan as presented. Upon roll call vote, members Waldorf, Meyer, Davis, Becker, Schreiner, and Zipoy voted in favor; none voted against. Motion Carried.
After review of the policy, motion by Waldorf, seconded by Becker to approve Policy 807 – Health & Safety, with no changes. MC
Motion by Davis, seconded by Becker to approve the contract with Nancy Bonnifield, Director of Teaching and Learning for 2018-2019. MC
Policy 613 – KAHS Graduation Credit Requirements was presented for its first reading.
Motion by Davis, seconded by Waldorf to approve the fall coaching assignments as follows: Cross-Country – Terry Nelson – Assistant, Tyler Warren – Jr. High; Volleyball – Tabitha Mortenson – Head, Shelby Uphoff – Assistant, Laura Frank – 9th, Leah Merten – 8th, Barry Strand – 7th; Football – John Benson – Head, Jake Gagnon – Assistant, Andrew Weber – 10th, Devon Kelly – 9th, vacant – 8th, vacant -7th, Joe Anderson – volunteer. MC
Chair Schreiner spoke on behalf of the entire board in thanking Mr. Wagner for his four-year commitment, professionalism, and leadership, and for turning the Kimball District around and getting individuals to be more accountable, and to step up to the challenge of making things better within the district. Motion by Becker, seconded by Zipoy to accept the resignation received from Mr. Wagner with his last day with the district to be September 15, 2018. MC
Motion by Waldorf, seconded by Davis to approve Long-Term Substitute contract with Hanna Venteicher, Long-Term substitute for Alison Miller and Stacy Helgeson, beginning August 21, 2018, through March 29, 2019. MC
Announcements & future meeting dates: the next regular board meeting will be on August 15th at 6:00 p.m. The next BSED meeting is 8/15. Chair Schreiner will be in contact with board members to schedule a planning session to put together the search process for the superintendent position.
Motion by Waldorf, seconded by Davis to adjourn at 6:52 p.m.
Brian Becker, Clerk
Published in the Tri-County News Thursday, July 26, 2018.