KIMBERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 414
KIMBERLY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
December 19, 2019
Executive Session – None
Dinner 6:15 PM
Elementary Choir Concert 6:30 PM
Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Champlin at 7:15 p.m. Present were trustees Mr. Giles, Mr. Nield, Mr. Higdem and Mr. Melvin. Also in attendance were Mr. Schroeder, Superintendent; Ms. Searby, District Clerk; Laurie Wirtz, Business Manager;; Matt Schvaneveldt, KMS Principal; Dominik Unger, KHS Principal; Kirby Bright, Athletic Director; Jake Massey, KES Vice-Principal; Megan Garner, KES Principal; Sara Crystal, Curriculum Director; Ted Wasko, Maintenance Director; Keelie Campbell, Program Director; Marygrace Ahern, SPED Director; Roxi Mumm, Food Service Director; Patty Dame, Tech Director; Darla Wadsworth, Transportation Director and many visitors.
Prior to beginning the scheduled meeting, Superintendent Schroeder announced that we would be honoring board chair, Rob Champlin, as this meeting would be the completion of his 17 years of service to the Kimberly patrons as Kimberly
School Board Trustee for Zone 1. There were many visitors in attendance. Speakers included; Kathleen Noh, Dave Fulmer, Cody Porath, Kirby Bright, Darla Wadsworth, KSD administrators, fellow board members and more. It was mentioned how Mr. Champlin has seen Kimberly School District through multiple bond building projects, levy elections, growing student enrollments, financial recessions, budget challenges, etc. He has been a steady influence working tirelessly behind the scenes to make KSD great throughout his time and his participation goes beyond measure. All commented on how he will be missed in ways not even known at this time. Rob took some time to thank everyone and recap his time on the board, “the people of KSD will be what he misses most.”
AGENDA: Mr. Nield moved to approve the amended agenda (adding 9-6 Supplemental Levy/Personnel Report) at 8:24 p.m. Mr. Higdem seconded the motion. The motion carried 5–0.
FLAG SALUTE: Everyone stood and participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORTS –
• KHS Choir performed a collection of holiday songs at the direction of Mr. Matt Belliston, KHS Music Teacher.
CORRESPONDENCE: Many cards for Mr. Champlin.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Dane Higdem moved and Curtis Giles seconded the motion to approve the November, 2019 financial report and investment pool statements. The motion carried 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
2ND READING ADOPT POLICY 3613 LISTEN IN AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY: Curtis Giles motioned and Ryan Melvin seconded the motion to approve this policy. The motion carried 5-0.
1st READING REVISION TO POLICY 3224: Curtis Giles moved and Ryan Melvin seconded to table this policy. The motion carried 5-0.
1st READING REVISION TO POLICY 3340 EXTRA AND CO- CURRICULAR CHEMICAL USE POLICY: Curtis Giles moved and Ryan Melvin seconded to table this policy. The motion carried 5-0.
1st READING REVISION TO POLICY 3350 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES DRUG TESTING PROGRAM: Curtis
Giles moved and Ryan Melvin seconded to table this policy. The motion carried 5-0.
AUDION RECORDING 2nd OPINION FROM LEGAL COUNCEL: CONSIDER CHARTER AUTHORIZATION: Ryan
Melvin moved to approve in order to be in line with Idaho Code, Dane Higdem seconded. The motion carried 4-1.
SUPPLEMENTAL LEVY: Ryan Melvin motioned to approve the Supplemental Levy Committee to proceed with the plan to prepare for the March Supplemental Levy and work on community outreach. Dane Higdem seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA: Myron Nield moved and Dane Higdem 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 November 20, 2019.
- Approve Meeting Minutes from December 5, 2019.
- Approve Natalie Olsen, ISU, student teach with Mr. Butler (grade 4)
- FY20 Fundraiser Calendar
- Surplus Items – KES Radios; Sound Equipment
DISCUSSION / AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVE ADDITIONAL INVOICES: Myron Nield motioned and Ryan Melvin seconded the motion to approve additional invoices for November, 2019. The motion carried 5-0.
DECEMBER BUDGET REVISE: Ryan Melvin moved and Curtis Giles seconded the motion to approve the December Budget Revise based on the budget highlights that were presented to the board. The motion carried 5-0.
APPROVE SIGNERS FOR KSD DL EVANS BANK ACCOUNT: Curtis Giles motioned and Dane Higdem seconded the motion to appoint Ryan Melvin and Curtis Giles as approved signers on the above mentioned account. The motion carried 5-0.
APPROVE RFP FOR SCHOOL BUS: Dane Higdem motioned and Curtis Giles seconded the motion to approve the RFP for the new school bus, 77/78 passenger conventional. It was mentioned that this would bring our fleet up to 6 buses. The motion carried 5-0.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
- FY21 Calendar Committee – FY21 Calendar will be ready for board approval by the February 20, 2020 board meeting.
- CSI request for Spring Break – CSI is requesting that school districts move their Spring Break due to basketball, no Superintendents are currently in favor of this.
- Exploratory School Update – Keelie Campbell secured the Albertsons Fellowship, this will cover half of her salary. She will be turning over her Sped Director position to Marygrace Ahern at the semester.
- Update on land purchase, annexation and zoning – Zoning and annex have both been approved. All is moving right along.
- Good Stories to Share – KSD robotics competed in Buhl and took 1st place; Sara Tolman, KMS teacher, secured 1st aide/AED grant – 5 years in the making; SPED dept. received good reports back in regards to compliance.
PERSONNEL REPORT:
Myron Nield moved to approve the personnel report, Ryan Melvin seconded. The motion carried 5-0.
HIRE:
- Tiffany Zarr
- Candice Pinell
- Jennifer Hartgrave
RESIGNATIONS / RETIREMENTS:
- Anna Goodrich
- Noel Mendonca
- Ashton Brown
- Kenna Shinn
LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORTS: Available on the website.
ADJOURNMENT: Curtis Giles moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:04 PM, Dane Higdem seconded. The motion carried 5-0.
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Mr. Rob Champlin, Chairman Cassandra Searby, Clerk