September 17, 2020

KIMBERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 414

KIMBERLY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING September 17, 2020

 

Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Nield at 7:04 p.m. Present were trustees Mr. Giles, and Mr. Allen, Mr. Melvin arrived at 7:43 p.m. Also in attendance were Mr. Schroeder, Superintendent; Ms. Searby, District Clerk; and Arron Phinney, Special Programs. Administrators were in attendance via Zoom, as well as a number of patrons. 

 

 

AGENDA: Chad Allen moved to approve the agenda as posted. Curtis Giles seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.

 

FLAG SALUTE:  Everyone stood and participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

REPORTS: None

 

HEARING OF VISITORS: None

 

CORRESPONDENCE: None

 

FINANCIAL REPORT: Laurie Wirtz reported that we recently received 5.4 million from the state. The current biggest expense is Workman’s Compensation which is up 68 thousand from last year. Administration is putting protocols into place to help alleviate further claims.  

 

 

OLD BUSINESS 

 

RISE CHARTER SCHOOL UPDATE

  • Accept RISE Charter School Petition: Keelie Campbell requested that this item be tabled until the October 1st Special Meeting so that they can have time to get more feedback from the community.  

 

KSD COLOR STAGE: Luke reported on this week’s district data. Curtis Giles moved that the district remained in Green, Chad Allen seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

 

KSD FY21 LEARNING PLAN: Ryan Melvin moved to accept the changes as presented with the yellow plan and students/staff exclusions for symptoms in the KSD FY21 Learning Plan. Chad Allen seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

 

NEW BUSINESS

CONSENT AGENDA: Curtis Giles moved to approve the consent agenda as posted. Ryan Melvin seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

 

  • Approve District Invoices  
  • Approve School Invoices 
  • Approve Food Service Expenditures
  • Approve Meeting Minutes for August 20, 2021; September 3, 2020; September 10, 2020
  • FY21 Fundraiser Calendar
  • Grants: Mastery Based Education Exploration Grant
  • Surplus Items – Comm 101 Textbooks; Pallets

 

 

DISCUSSION / AGENDA ITEMS

 

APPROVE ADDITIONAL INVOICES: Chad Allen moved to approve the additional invoices; Zach Kelsey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.

 

PAYROLL TAX DEFERRAL: Curtis Giles moved to not approve the payroll tax deferral; Chad Allen seconded the motion to not approve. The motion carried 4-0 against. 

 

CONTINUOUS IMPOVEMENT PLAN: Ryan Melvin moved to approve the CIP as presented, Chad Allen seconded. The motion carried 4-0.

 

TITLE IX UPDATED POLICIES: Ryan Moved to approve the updated Title IX policies as presented, Chad Allen seconded. The motion carried 4-0.

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: 

  • Good Stories to Share 
  • ISBA Convention: This year will be held virtually
  • Enrollment: Currently up 64 students and 25 in IDLA for this year. 
  • 5% Holdback: Currently not a lot of answers being given. Mr. Schroeder will update once he receives more information. 
  • Free Breakfast and Lunches: This program has been extended to December, or until money runs out. 

 

PERSONNEL REPORT: Curtis Giles moved to approve the personnel report as presented, this included releasing Caroline Riley from her 20/21 certified contract. Chad Allen seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

 

HIRE:

Haley Gough      

Paraprofessional

Marisela Manrique

Paraprofessional

Emira Cucic       

Custodian

Joseph Riordan 

Custodian

Tawny Christiansen

Paraprofessional            

Breeana Ulrich 

Playground Paraprofessional  

 

 

RESIGNATIONS / RETIREMENTS:

  • Jeramie Ficek  Head Custodian  
  • Veronica Rodriquez       Paraprofessional  

 

ADJOURNMENT: Curtis Giles moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:46 p.m., Ryan Melvin seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.

 

 

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Mr. Myron Nield, Chairman                                            Cassandra Searby, Clerk