KIMBERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 414
KIMBERLY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
July 15, 2021
Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Melvin at 7:02 p.m. Present were trustees Mr. Kelsey and Mr. Allen. Mr. Nield and Mr. Giles were not present. Also in attendance were Mr. Schroeder, Superintendent; Ms. Searby, District Clerk; Administrators were in attendance via Zoom, as well as several patrons.
AGENDA: Mr. Melvin moved to approve the agenda as posted, Mr. Kelsey seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
FLAG SALUTE: Everyone stood and participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORTS:
- Dr. Chad Johnson: Impact of full contact football upon youth athletes
HEARING OF VISITORS:
- Jeff Burnett – Patron/Parent of RISE and KSD students attended the KSD board meeting simply out of curiosity and to see the innerworkings of the board and obtain more information on how RISE and KSD plan to work alongside one another this school year as he has children attending both.
- Tiffany Unger – Teacher for KHS attended the meeting to present her feelings and concerns in regard to the current dress code policy that is in place. Her hope is that the policy is reworked to provide a clearer directive for students to follow and for staff to implement with confidence.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
FINANCIAL REPORT: Mrs. Wirtz, Business Manager, presented the financial report to the board as presented. A few bullet points that she touched on included the following: Bond fund is healthy and thriving; Curriculum is currently over budget - Aware grant stipends will help replenish that account by providing reimbursement; She will be reaching out to schedule the audit for August.
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Kelsey moved to approve the consent agenda, and Mr. Melvin seconded. The motion carried 3-0.
- Approve District Invoices
- Approve School Invoices
- Approve Food Service Expenditures
- Approve Meeting Minutes for June 17, 2021
- FY22 Fundraiser Calendar
- Surplus Items – None
DISCUSSION / AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVE ADDITIONAL INVOICES: Mr. Kelsey moved to approve the additional invoices as presented, Mr. Melvin seconded. The motion carried 3-0.
APPROVE PENDING LITERNATIVE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR FY22: Mr. Kelsey moved to approve the pending alternative authorizations for FY22, listed below, Mr. Melvin seconded. The motion carried 3-0.
- Ruben Murillo
- Jennifer Torgesen
- Christopher Ahlm
- Amy Russell
- Brianne Stanger
ISBA RESOLUTION; CAREER LADDER PLACEMENT: Mr. Melvin moved to approve the ISBA resolution recommendation regarding career ladder placement, Mr. Kelsey seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0
SAFE RETURN TO IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION AS REQUIRED BY ARP/ESSER: Mr. Melvin moved to approve the safe return to in-person instruction plan that is required per ARP/ESSTER, Mr. Kelsey seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
1ST READING REVISION OF POLICY 4330 COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES: Mr. Melvin moved to
approve the first reading of Policy 4330 – Community Use of School Facilities, Mr. Kelsey seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 for the first reading.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
- Good Stories to Share
- Summer Maintenance - Mr. Schroeder reported that the summer maintenance crew is right on schedule and working harder than ever this year.
- CIP and ARP/ESSER Use of Funds Plan
- ISBA Convention November 17-19 – Reminder
- July 20 Meeting with RISE – Reminder *Postponed
- Gloucester County School Board v. Grimm
PERSONNEL REPORT: Mr. Kelsey moved to approve the personnel report, Mr. Melvin seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
HIRE:
- Rachael Gibson College & Career Advisor
- Shannon Alvey Paraprofessional
- Aliceann Jensen KES Secretary
- Janae Stringham Transportation Secretary
- Annette Casanas Paraprofessional
- Angela Haskell SES Teacher
- Jennifer Thompson SES Teacher
- Dale Vedvig KMS Football Coach
RESIGNATIONS / RETIREMENTS:
- Arron Phinney District Office
- Ericka Humphreys Paraprofessional
- Jason Flint Paraprofessional
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Melvin moved to adjourn the board meeting at 8:33 PM, Mr. Kelsey seconded. The motion carried 3-0.
Mr. Myron Nield, Chairman Cassandra Searby, Clerk