KIMBERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 414
KIMBERLY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
February 20, 2020
Executive Session 6:30 p.m.
(Follows board dinner at 6:15 p.m.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Curtis Giles moved and Chad Allen seconded the motion to enter executive session at 6:31 p.m. as provided for in section IC 74-206(1) b to consider personnel matters, labor negotiations and acquisition of an interest in real property. Mr. Higdem asked for a roll call; Myron Nield - no, Mr. Giles – yes, Dr. Melvin – yes, and Mr. Allen - yes. Mr. Giles moved to exit executive session at 7:01 p.m. and Chad Allen seconded the motion. The motion carried 4–0.
Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Higdem at 7:03 p.m. Present were trustees Mr. Giles, Mr. Allen, and Mr. Melvin.
Also in attendance were Mr. Schroeder, Superintendent; Ms. Searby, District Clerk; Laurie Wirtz, Business Manager;; Matt Schvaneveldt, KMS Principal; 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; and Darla Wadsworth, Transportation Director.
AGENDA: Mr. Melvin moved to approve the amended agenda (adding Personnel Report). Mr. Giles seconded the motion. The motion carried 4–0.
FLAG SALUTE: Everyone stood and participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORTS – Digital PowerPoints available online Agenda.
• Board PD: Superintendent Schroeder reminded the board on the importance of using the school provided email account, as well as not using cell phones or having sidebar conversations during the meeting. He also took this time to educate our board and visitors on the importance of board etiquette.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
FINANCIAL REPORT: Ryan Melvin moved and Curtis Giles seconded the motion to approve the January 2020 financial report and investment pool statements. The motion carried 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
2ND READING REVISION TO POLICY 3224 STUDENT DRESS: Ryan Melvin motioned and Curtis Giles seconded the motion to table this Policy to next month in March when all board members could be present for the discussion. The motion carried 4-0.
----- 8:38 PM ------- Board member, Ryan Melvin had to excuse himself and exit the meeting for personal reasons.
2ND READING REVISION TO POLICY 3340 EXTRA AND CO-CURRICULAR CHEMICAL USE POLICY: Curtis Giles moved and Chad Allen seconded to approve this motion and the motion on Policy 3350. The motion carried 3-0.
2nd READING REVISION TO POLICY 3350 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES DRUG TESTING PROGRAM: Curtis
Giles moved and Chad Allen seconded this motion and the motion on Policy 3340. The motion carried 3-0.
1st READING ADAPTION TO POLICY 2380 TRAINED SCHOOL DOGS: KES Principal, Megan Garner and KES School Counselor, Jennifer Snell presented their proposal on Policy 2380. Chad Allen motioned to approve the 1st reading and Curtis Giles seconded. The motion carried 3-0.
EXPLORATORY SCHOOL UPDATE – CONSIDER CHARTER AUTHORIZATION: Curtis Giles motioned to approve and authorize the charter route for the new exploratory school. Chad Allen seconded. The motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA: Curtis Giles moved and Chad Allen seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda with the following items. The motion carried 3-0.
- Approve district invoices
- Approve school invoices
- Approve Food Service Expenditurues
- Approve Meeting Minutes from January 16, 2020.
- Approve travel for the LIA (Latinos in Action) on March 2nd to attend conference at Weber State.
- FY20 Fundraiser Calendar
- Contracts and MOU’s: Bluum Fellowship Contract
- Surplus Items – Pallets; Woodcock Johnson testing Kits.
DISCUSSION / AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVE ADDITIONAL INVOICES: Curtis Giles motioned and Chad Allen seconded the motion to approve additional invoices for January, 2020. The motion carried 3-0.
APPROVE FY21 School Calendar: Curtis Giles moved and Chad Allen seconded the motion to approve the FY21 school calendar as it was presented to the board. The motion carried 3-0.
APPROVE KEA REQUEST TO NEGOTIATE: Chad Allen motioned and Curtis Giles seconded the motion to approve the request to negotiate, salaries and benefits only. The motion carried 3-0.
SET BOARD MEETING ON APRIL 7th TO CONSIDER LOAN DOCUMENTS: Chad Allen motioned and Curtis Giles seconded the motion to set the meeting date to April 7th at 12:00 PM at the District Office. The motion carried 3-0.
1st READING REVISION TO POLICY 8800 DRONES: Curtis Giles motioned to approve the revision to Policy 8800 to remove the age limit of the operator. SES Principal, Jake Massey was present and spoke to the benefits of this and the opportunities it opens up to teachers and students in the learning environment. Chad Allen seconded. The motion carried 3-0.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
- Update on land purchase, annexation and zoning – Everything is right on track for an April close.
- Update on Supplement Levy
- Mrs. Garner and Mr. Massey will work on providing a report on Standard Based Report Cards next month at the March meeting.
- Mr. Schroeder gave a quick update on the Legislature.
- Good Stories to Share
PERSONNEL REPORT:
Curtis Giles moved and Chad Allen seconded the motion to approve the personnel report. The motion carried 3-0.
HIRE:
- Allison Jennings - KHS Teacher
- Deone Evans - Paraprofessional
- Alexis Walbeck - District Office Intern
- Bethany Walters - KMS Teacher
- Irma Leonard - Paraprofessional
- Sue Hanchey - Food Service Sub
- Mallory Brooks - Paraprofessional
- Brandon Clark - Student Worker
- Alissa Bratt - Paraprofessional
RESIGNATIONS / RETIREMENTS:
- Samantha Anderson – Paraprofessional
- Kelly Crystal – Custodian
- Kathryn Penders – Food Service
- Troy Palmer – KHS Head Wrestling Coach
- Brenda Tews (Leave)
LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORTS: Available on the website.
ADJOURNMENT: Curtis Giles moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:56 PM, Chad Allen seconded. The motion carried 3-0.
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Mr. Myron Nield, Chairman Cassandra Searby, Clerk