KIMBERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 414
KIMBERLY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
January 7, 2021 7:00 p.m.
Special Meeting Minutes
Meeting Audio Available Upon Request
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Nield at 7:08 p.m. Present were trustees Mr. Giles, and Mr. Kelsey at the district office. Mr. Allen and Mr. Melvin were in attendance via ZOOM. Meeting was late due to technical difficulties. Also, in attendance: Mr. Schroeder, Superintendent, Ms. Searby, District Clerk and Mr. Phinney, Special Programs Coordinator.
AGENDA: Mr. Giles moved to approve the special meeting agenda; Mr. Allen seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
FLAG SALUTE
KSD COLOR STAGE: Rachel Cluff (District Nurse) joined the conversation to report on the COVID data and present the Nurse’s Report. Eighteen students were presumed positive this week, this was between eleven different families across the district. Roughly thirty students are currently receiving online schooling, which is down considerably from prior to holiday break. Attendance was average for the last week, with no noticeable spikes. Overall county infection rate is currently at 4.9%.
Mr. Melvin mentioned wanting to start the discussion regarding returning students to five-day instruction. The board decided to table this discussion for a later date. Mr. Melvin moved to approve all schools remaining in Green for the next two weeks, Mr. Allen seconded. The motion carried 5-0.
EXTENSION OF FFCRA: Mr. Schroeder explained that the FFCRA benefits expired 12/31/21 and that the latest stimulus package did not extend the FFCRA benefits. However, Congress did approve a tax credit through March for employers that voluntarily choose to extend for their employees. Many districts in the Magic Valley are electing to follow this route. Mr. Schroeder’s recommendation to board: Extend FFCRA 80 hours, or equivalent (not including the 2/3 pay for childcare purposes) for those employees that have not utilized FFCRA in the past 6 months, and until a vaccine becomes readily available to educators. Mr. Melvin moved to approve the extension on the FFCRA as discussed, Mr. Giles seconded. 5-0.
ATHLETIC PLAN FOR STAGE 2: The Governor released an updated a high school athletic plan for Stage
2, effective 12/30/21, allowing two spectators per participant. Mr. Schroeder asked the board to retroactively consider his recommendation to apply these new guidelines to all schools, KYA, and all additional groups that use KSD facilities, not just high school athletics.
Mr. Giles moved to approve the athletic plan district wide, Mr. Allen seconded. The motion carried 5-0.
PERSONNEL REPORT: Mr. Giles moved to approve the personnel report, which included the release of teacher, Danyel Williams from her 20/21 contract. Mr. Melvin seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Kelsey moved to adjourn the open meeting at 7:30 p.m., Curtis Giles seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
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Myron Nield, Board Chairperson Cassandra Searby, District Clerk