REGULAR MEETING Board of Education, July 21, 2005 Ind. School District 739 Kimball, MN The meeting was called to order by Chair Kersten at 6:34 p.m. All members except Laabs and VanVleet were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all in attendance. Motion by Kuechle, seconded by Stenger, to approve the agenda as amended. MC Motion by Kuechle, seconded by Stenger, to approve payment of the listed bills in the amount of $165,321.77. MC Motion by Peglow, seconded by Kuechle, to approve the consent agenda. MC. The consent agenda included: o Approve minutes for June 16, 2005, regular board meeting. o Designate Tri-County News as the official school publication. o Designate official depositories: State 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, Zapp National, Norwest Bank, Twin City Federal, First National, Marquette National as other potential depositories. o Purchase surety bonds; carry $1,000 on ten district employees: superintendent, principal, business manager, bookkeeper, district secretary, 2 high school secretaries, 2 elementary secretaries, community ed. director. o Establish Meet and Confer dates; sessions to start at 3:20 p.m. on Wednesdays October 19, December 7, January 18, and March 8. o 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. o 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 for approval. o 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. o Name district legal counsel for the district to remain Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, PA. o Authorized membership and related documents and dues for: oo CMERDC: BE IT RESOLVED, that Independent School District #739 subscribe to membership in CMERDC for the 2005-2006 fiscal year and hereby appoints the superintendent to represent the district in all CMERDC organizational matters. oo Resource Training & Solutions: BE IT RESOLVED, that Independent School District #739 subscribe to membership in Resource Training & Solutions for the 2005-2006 fiscal year and hereby appoints the superintendent to represent the district in all organizational matters. oo 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 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. oo MSBA: BE IT RESOLVED, that Independent School District #739 subscribe to membership in the Minnesota School Board’s Association for the 2005-2006 fiscal year. oo Continue membership in Schools for Equity in Education (SEE). o Approve reinvestment of $96,000 on June 16, 2005, with Flagstar Bank, MI, for 90 days maturing September 14, 2005 at 3.41 percent. o Approve reinvestment of $96,000 on June 16, 2005, with First Regional Bank, CA, for 90 days maturing September 14, 2005 at 3.46 percent. o Approve reinvestment of $96,000 on June 16, 2005, with FNB Damariscotta, ME, for 90 days maturing September 14, 2005 at 3.40 percent. o Approve reinvestment of $96,000 on June 16, 2005, with Guard Security Bank, PA, for 90 days maturing September 14, 2005 at 3.30 percent. o Approve reinvestment of $96,000 on June 16, 2005, with Capital City Bank, KS, for 90 days maturing September 14, 2005 at 3.36 percent o Approve a .86 teacher contract with Valerie Otteson, FACS instructor for 2005-2006 school year at BA Lane, Step 0. o Approve a .75 teacher contract with Kelly Sawatzke, Social Studies instructor for 2005-2006 school year at BA Lane, Step 0. o Approve contract with Melissa Maurer, Early Childhood Teacher for 2005-2006 school year at BA Lane, Step 0. o Approve Business Manager contract for 2005-2006. o Accept resignation received from Heidi Donnay, ECFE Assistant effective immediately. o Accept resignation received from Erika Matzke, head girls’ basketball coach. o Accept resignation received from Valery Hansen, high school vocal music. o Accept resignation received from Susan Lowe, high school science. Peggy Trimble presented the Annual Systems Accountability Report. She indicated that the Curriculum Committee had met on Monday and approved the report. However, she received an e-mail from the state that included a couple of new requirements be included in the report. The main change that was made was the title of the report. It is now entitled Curriculum, Instruction and Student Achievement Report. After review, motion was made by Peglow and seconded by Kuechle to approve the annual report. MC Ms. Trimble also presented the book containing the updated Career and Technical Education Curriculum. Motion by Kuechle, seconded by Peglow, to approve the curriculum as presented. MC The treasurer’s report was reviewed and discussed. Motion by Peglow, seconded by Stenger, to establish board member compensation at $50.00 per regular board meeting and other meetings, and $80.00 for all-day meetings. Mileage is allowed for out-of-district meetings. MC Motion by Kuechle, seconded by Peglow, to establish Truth in Taxation hearing dates of December 8 for the initial hearing and December 15 for the continuation and certification. MC Motion by Kuechle, seconded by Stenger, to establish regular meeting dates and times and postings for special meetings. Meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office Board Room. Postings will be made in the District Off
ice. The meeting schedule is as follows: August 10 and 25, September 15, October 11, November 10, December 8 and 15, January 19, February 16, March 9 & 23, April 20, May 18, June 15 and July 20. MC Motion by Stenger, seconded by Peglow, to appoint the same board and student representatives to the Minnesota State High School League as were appointed last year. They are board rep. Marguerite Laabs and student rep. Dave Traurig. MC Motion by Peglow, seconded by Kuechle, to establish mileage allowance to be paid at the IRS rate. This rate is currently 40.5 cents. MC Motion by Kuechle, seconded by Stenger, to accept the agreement for Teacher Education Candidate Placements with St. Cloud State University. MC The Attachment 99 performance criteria (Health & Safety) was reviewed and discussed. Along with the Attachment was a copy of the Mock OSHA walkthrough that was performed this Spring. Motion by Stenger, seconded by Peglow, to approve the Attachment 99 as presented. MC The Student Activity Fund Management Policy DIBA was presented for the second reading. Motion by Peglow, seconded by Kuechle, to approve this policy. MC Celebrations of students and staff included the great performance of many Kimball students in the Community Playhouse production of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” performed last weekend. Dr. Thielman recognized three new staff recently hired; Valerie Otteson, FACS; Kelly Sawatzke, Social; and Melissa Maurer, ECFE. Dr. Thielman also wanted to recognize staff who have resigned: Valery Hansen, Susan Lowe, Erica Matzke, Heidi Donnay – thanking them for their years of service to the district. Dr. Thielman pointed out the MSBA Summer Seminar coming up on August 4 and 5. Any board member wishing to attend should contact the District Office for registration. Mr. Clark reported on the two elementary Targeted Services programs have wrapped up. They served about 15 students. The Early Childhood Special Education program has finished for the summer. New carpet, as scheduled, was installed in the elementary and a review of average class sizes: Kdg. 19; grade 1, 19; grade 2, 19; grade 3, 20; grade 4, 28; grade 5, 24; and grade 6, 23. He encouraged the board that with the settlement of the legislature, if we look at adding back to reduce class sizes, the fourth grade would certainly have a need for additional staff. Mr. Clark also reviewed an invitation to all board members, the superintendent and the business manager, to attend the workshop with Dr. Brown scheduled for Monday, August 29, with elementary staff. Dr. Thielman reviewed results of the state settlement. He indicated that solid numbers are not yet in. There will be a full review of the Omnibus Education Bill coming up in the next few weeks. Better figures will be presented at that time. He attended a Stearns County superintendents meeting last Friday. He will be attending a SEE meeting on the 22nd. And he shared the updated stipulations for preschool transportation. A brief update on Sandy Thielman was given, and he again thanked all for their thoughts and prayers for Sandy through this time. There were no committee reports or communications. Motion by Stenger, seconded by Kuechle, to adjourn at 8:14 p.m. MC. Marguerite Laabs, Clerk Published in the Tri-County News Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005.
