KIMBERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 414
KIMBERLY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
March 19, 2020
Executive Session - None
Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Nield at 7:11 p.m. Present were trustees Mr. Giles, Mr. Allen, and Mr. Nield. Mr.
Higdem and Mr. Melvin were absent. Also in attendance were Mr. Schroeder, Superintendent; Ms. Searby, District Clerk; Laurie Wirtz, Business Manager, via Zoom; and Keelie Campbell, Program Director;
AGENDA: Mr. Giles moved to approve the agenda. Mr. Allen seconded the motion. The motion carried 3–0.
FLAG SALUTE: Everyone stood and participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORTS – Postponed
CORRESPONDENCE: None
FINANCIAL REPORT: Mrs. Wirtz commented that the interest rate continues to go down. She is concerned about the SPED account and recently had to move $500,000 from the general fund over. All heat and lights in most buildings have been turned off to conserve and we will be saving on fuel costs during the shutdown. KSD will be submitting a waiver to the state to waive these weeks out. A meeting will need to be scheduled to approve the loan documents on the Olsen property, looking at April 7th as a possibility. Curtis Giles moved and Chad Allen seconded the motion to approve the February 2020 financial report and investment pool statements. The motion carried 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS
2ND READING REVISION TO POLICY 3224 STUDENT DRESS: Postponed until next month.
2nd READING ADAPTION TO POLICY 2380 TRAINED SCHOOL DOGS: Postponed until next month.
EXPLORATORY SCHOOL UPDATE (KEELIE CAMPBELL): The community meeting that was scheduled for next month has been cancelled due to the COVID shutdown. Looking forward at the timeline, the next step is to file with the state and select three board members.
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 Expenditures
- Approve Meeting Minutes February 20, 2020
- FY20 Fundraiser Calendar
- Contracts and MOU’s: Health Department; Tek-Hut; Red-Cross
- Surplus Items – Pallets
DISCUSSION / AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVE ADDITIONAL INVOICES: Curtis Giles motioned and Chad Allen seconded the motion to approve additional invoices for February, 2020. The motion carried 3-0.
STANDARDS BASED REPORT CARDS (ELEMENTARY) - Postponed
MARCH REVISE: Mrs. Wirtz commented on the following; salary based apportionment, units have gone up, all new staff hired has been added to the budget, $488,838 was transferred to the Medicaid account to help pay for support staff and expenses that are not covered with SPED funds. We will need to be “conservative” going into next year. More details available on the March Budget highlight attachment online. Curtis Giles moved and Chad Allen seconded the motion to approve the March Revise. The motion carried 3-0.
COVID-19 CLOSURE:
- SDE Waiver – The school district will be requesting a emergency closure waiver to the state to waive these weeks out following the 15 days due to the pandemic and shutdown.
- Employee pay during shutdown – Employees will continue to be paid at their normal rate for the time being.
- Reopening procedure – Will continue to follow the CDC, South Central Public Health guidelines, and White House procedures and protocol’s prior to reopening schools. The current situation and status is constantly changing and evolving.
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Curtis Giles motioned and Chad Allen seconded the motion to approve the COVID-19 protocols as listed above. The motion carried 3-0.
1st READING REVISION OF POLICY 3147 SEX OFFENDERS: Postponed
1st READING REVISION OF POLICY 0100 GRADUATION CEREMONY: Postponed
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
- Levy Election/Public Relations – Mr. Schroeder was grateful to the community for passing the levy, he did comment on how our public relations could be improved on. That will be his focus going forward. • COVID-19 prevention and preparedness
- Advance Professional Rung – Signed and approved by the governor. Will take effect in 20/21 school year for qualifying certified staff.
- JFAC Budget – 2% increase in Classified and Administration approved.
- Good Stories to Share – Mr. Schroeder spoke to how he has seen so much good in people through all of this and wanted to especially thank the Teachers for their “all hands on deck” mentality.
PERSONNEL REPORT:
Curtis Giles moved and Chad Allen seconded the motion to approve the personnel report. The motion carried 3-0.
HIRE:
- Charles Pinell - Custodian
- Eralyn Owens – Food Service
- Alexandra Bates – District Psychologist
RESIGNATIONS / RETIREMENTS:
- Norma Kunau – KHS Teacher
- Jennifer Torgesen - Debate
LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORTS: Available on the website.
ADJOURNMENT: Curtis Giles moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM, Chad Allen seconded. The motion carried 3-0.
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Mr. Myron Nield, Chairman Cassandra Searby, Clerk