KIMBERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 414
KIMBERLY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
August 20, 2020
Executive Session 6:30 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Dane Higdem moved and Curtis Giles seconded the motion to enter executive session at 6:38
p.m. as provided for in section IC 74-206(1) to consider personnel matters, labor negotiations and acquisition of an interest in real property. Mr. Nield asked for roll call; Mr. Melvin – yes; Mr. Giles – yes; Mr. Higdem – yes; Mr. Allen – yes (via phone until 8:20 p.m.). Mr. Melvin moved to exit executive session at 7:08 p.m. and Mr. Giles seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Melvin at 7:10 p.m. Present were trustees Mr. Higdem, Mr. Giles, Mr. Allen, and Mr.Nield. Also in attendance were Mr. Schroeder, Superintendent; Ms. Searby, District Clerk. This board meeting was held via ZOOM.
AGENDA: Mr. Giles moved to approve the amended agenda to include the personnel report and consent 10A-5. Mr. Melvin seconded the motion. The motion carried 5–0.
FLAG SALUTE: Everyone participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORTS: Dr. Whitehead (Video available online - https://vimeo.com/448182068/0a3fccaa07)
HEARING OF VISITORS – None
CORRESPONDENCE: No correspondence
FINANCIAL REPORT: Curtis Giles moved and Chad Allen seconded the motion to approve the July, 2020 financial report and investment pool statements. The motion carried 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
EXPLORATORY SCHOOL UPDATE: Keelie Campbell gave a brief update on the exploratory school and asked for the board to approve the petition being presented to them at the September board meeting which falls after the original cutoff date. Ryan Melvin motioned to approve this extension and Chad Allen seconded. The motion carried 5-0.
KSD COVID ASSESSMENT TEAM DECISION: Ryan Melvin moved to approve the decision of the COVID assessment team to start the FY21 school year in green as presented, Chad Allen seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA: Ryan Melvin moved and Chad Allen seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda with the following items. The motion carried 5-0. • Approve district invoices
- Approve school invoices
- Approve Food Service Expenditures
- Approve Meeting Minutes from July 22, 2020 – August 6, 2020
- Grants: St. Lukes Physical Activity and Nutrition
- Approve MOU/Contracts: City of Kimberly SRO
- Surplus Items – None
DISCUSSION / AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVE ADDITIONAL INVOICES: Ryan Melvin motioned and Dane Higdem seconded the motion to approve additional invoices for July, 2020. The motion carried 5-0.
BUS ROUTES: Dane Higdem moved and Curtis Giles seconded the motion to approve the north and south bus routes as presented by transportation director, Darla Wadsworth. The motion carried 5-0.
FY21 FUNDRAISER CALENDAR: Curtis Giles moved to approve the FY21 Fundraiser Calendar with the highlighted additions, Chad Allen seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
ADDITIONAL BOARD MEETINGS FOR COVID: Chad Allen moved to approve additional board meetings as needed every 2 weeks until November. Ryan Melvin seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0. The first of these meetings will be held on September 3rd.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
- Free to Community Football Game is August 28th and will be sponsored by Starr and Dave/Sara Taylor.
- Enrollment is currently down 5-10% - Final registration numbers are not in yet.
- IDLA Enrollment – KSD was allotted more slots for K-6. Currently we have 32 of the 35 filled.
- ISBA convention has been switched to virtual
PERSONNEL REPORT:
Ryan Melvin moved and Curtis Giles seconded the motion to approve the personnel report. The motion carried 5-0.
HIRE:
- Brayden Belin – Middle School Paraprofessional
- Sherlyn Lloyd – KES Paraprofessional
RESIGNATIONS / RETIREMENTS:
- Kristie Moore – KES First Grade Teacher
- Mary Jo Kalbfleich – Recess Paraprofessional
LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORTS: Summer - No reports.
ADJOURNMENT: Curtis Giles moved and Ryan Melvin seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 PM. The motion carried 5-0.
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Mr. Myron Nield, Chairman Cassandra Searby, Clerk