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ISD 739 board meeting minutes from Jan. 24, 2018


REGULAR MEETING Unofficial Minutes Board of Education January 24, 2018 Ind. School District 739 Kimball, MN

Superintendent Wagner opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. with all members present except Meyer. Member Meyer arrived at 6:02. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.

Mr. Wagner called for nominations for the position of Board Chair. Zipoy nominated Schreiner, Becker seconded the nomination. Mr. Wagner called for nomination three additional times, to which there were no other nominations. Upon vote, motion carried.

Chair Schreiner called for nominations for the position of Vice Chair. Becker nominated Zipoy, Waldorf seconded the nomination. Schreiner called for nomination three additional times, to which there were no other nominations. Upon vote, motion carried.

Chair Schreiner called for nominations for the position of Clerk. Waldorf nominated Becker, Zipoy seconded the nomination. Schreiner called for nomination three additional times, to which there were no other nominations. Upon vote, motion carried.

Chair Schreiner called for nominations for the position of Treasurer. Davis nominated Meyer, Becker seconded the nomination. Schreiner called for nomination three additional times, to which there were no other nominations. Upon vote, motion carried.

Motion by Davis, seconded by Zipoy to approve the agenda as presented.

Celebrations and success of students, staff and alumni included a shout out to all who volunteered to help out at the robotics tournament on January 13th, also to Monster Mike for sharing his story at the event. Congratulations to 8th grader Abby Truenow for winning both the Geography Bee and the Spelling Bee. Congratulations to Abbey Schiefelbein, District AAA winner. Abbey will compete at the regional level on January 31st. The board would like to recognize Mike Schultz for his accomplishments of not only being featured on a cereal box, but for representing the US in the winter Paralympics.

Motion by Zipoy, seconded by Becker, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Carried. The Consent Agenda included:

• Approve minutes from the December 20, 2017 Regular meeting

• Approval of Bills

• Treasurer’s and Quarterly Reports

• Accept resignation letter received from Michelle Schlueter, elementary paraprofessional, effective immediately

• Accept resignation received from Jessica Solum, high school paraprofessional, effective immediately

• Approve hiring of Cyntia Lommel, elementary paraprofessional, beginning January 16, 2018, at Category II, Step 1 of the Non-Licensed Agreement

• Accept $2,200 donation from Central Minnesota Builders Association, toward the purchase of a Saw Stop

• Accept $500 donation from Meeker Cooperative, towards the Robotics program

• Accept $2,000 donation from Meeker Cooperative, for two senior scholarships

• Accept $500 donation from Jeff & Judy Laudenbach towards the Scholarship fund

• Accept $25 donation from Kramer Electric towards the Scholarship fund

• Accept $300 donation from Biodapt towards the Scholarship fund

• Accept $250 donation from AM Maus & Son towards the Scholarship fund

• Accept $280 donation from Kimball Class of 1996 towards the Scholarship fund

• Accept $50 donation from John & Chris Donnay towards the Scholarship fund

• Accept $300 donation from Schiefelbein Feeders towards the Softball Color Run

• Accept $500 donation from Fair Haven Lions towards the Scholarship fund

• Accept $250 donation from American Family Insurance, Ehlinger & Associates, towards the Scholarship fund

• Accept $1,000 donation from Kuechle Underground towards the Scholarship fund

• Accept $1,000 donation from Ned Root towards the Scholarship fund

• Accept $250 donation from Kimball Sports Booster Club towards the Scholarship fund

• Accept $50 donation from John and Theresa Niemi towards the Scholarship fund

• Accept $1,000 donation from Kimball Sports Boosters towards purchase of reversible practice football jerseys

Mr. Widvey reported on a notice from the band/choir of their intentions of planning for a trip in spring, 2019. The destination is not yet known, but fundraising will be starting. The 2019 Course Guide was presented for the board to review. There are several new course offerings included, while some offerings are not included until staffing questions are finalized. Mr. Widvey has been working on putting together documentation on the district’s testing procedures, including the testing calendar, as requested by the Department of Education.

Ms. Johnson put together a video clip where she asked a couple students from each grade level what they like most about Kimball Elementary. Responses ranged from art, to the friends they have, to their teacher, to the lunch choices. Part of the clip also included students participating in barn dance lessons taught by an outside instructor brought in through a grant from the Central Minnesota Arts Board.

Mr. Wagner reported on the multipurpose room being completed and currently being used by the wrestling program. The new website with accompanying app is up and running. There have been a few issues with the roll-over of the previous site, but these are being worked out. The local police and fire departments will be holding an active school threat training at Kimball Schools once in February, and again in March. Teacher negotiations are currently in the financial stage. The district has provided several proposals, and have received a request from the teachers. The Youth Apprenticeship program is still tied up with the Department of Education; we have the verbal approval to move forward with the program, which we have, but are still waiting for the final. With the completion of the multipurpose facility, the previous wrestling room is being cleaned out and prepared for the fitness center to move in. This move will happen during the two-weeks between winter and spring activities. He has been approached by administrators at Stride Academy asking if Kimball would be interested in sharing speech services for next school year. Kimball is in a position where we could utilize more than a 1.0 fte, and Stride needs less than 1.0 fte. Currently Kimball is utilizing a contractor for these services, which is considerably more expensive than hiring staff. Stride has a contact interested in possibly providing services for them, but looking for full-time. The board will take action later in the meeting allowing the superintendent to work with Stride Academy to fulfill the needs of both districts.

Zipoy reported on the District Advisory Committee meeting held January 22nd. Waldorf reported on Benton-Stearns Education District.

Motion by Davis, seconded by Meyer to authorize the superintendent to work with Stride Academy to share speech services. MC

Motion by Becker, seconded by Davis to adopt Resolution Directing the Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefore. Upon roll call vote, members Meyer, Waldorf, Davis, Becker, Schreiner, and Zipoy voted in favor. None voted against.

Motion by Zipoy, seconded by Becker to approve Policy 211 – Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, Board Member, Employee, or Student. MC

Motion by Davis, seconded by Becker to approve Policy 412.1 – Out of State Travel Expenses. MC

Motion by Zipoy, seconded by Davis to approve Policy 420 and 516.2 – Students and Employees with Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases and Certain Other Communicable Diseases. MC

Motion by Davis, seconded by Meyer to approve Policy 520 – Student Surveys. MC

Motion by Becker, seconded by Zipoy to approve Policy 530 – Immunization Requirements. MC

Motion by Davis, seconded by Becker to approve Policy 616 – School District System Accountability. MC

Motion by Davis, seconded by Waldorf to approve Long-Term Substitute Contract with Jennifer Wheeler for Emily Fogel, Early Childhood Special Education instructor, beginning January 19, 2018 until March 29, 2018. MC

Motion by Becker, seconded by Zipoy to accept donation of $300 from Leo and Marilyn Wirth towards the Scholarship Fund. MC

Motion by Meyer, seconded by Davis to accept donation of $200 from Jodi and Mike Schindler, toward the wrestling fundraiser account. MC

Motion by Davis, seconded by Becker to Adopt Resolution to Fully Fund Special Education Services (Minnesota). Members Meyer, Waldorf, Davis, Becker, Schreiner, and Zipoy voted in favor. None voted against. MC

Motion by Davis, seconded by Becker to Adopt Resolution to Fully Fund Special Education Services (Federal). Members Meyer, Waldorf, Davis, Becker, Schreiner, and Zipoy voted in favor. None voted against. MC

Motion by Davis, seconded by Waldorf to approve the High School Course Guide for 2018-2019 as presented. MC

Future meeting Dates included the next regular board meeting on February 21, at 6:00 p.m., and Benton-Stearns Education District on February 21, at 3:30 p.m. Zipoy inquired as to where we’re at with the Stop The Bleed Campaign; have we received the kits? Where are they being kept? In answer, the two donated by the Fire Department are located in the AED case inside the front entrance at the elementary, and in the AED case located inside Door 10 (Wirth Gym) entrance at the high school. There was also discussion regarding opening up the Youth Apprenticeship program to other businesses in the surrounding area where the business might be unable to find skilled workers.

Motion by Meyer, seconded by Becker to adjourn at 7:18 p.m.

Brian Becker, Clerk

Published in the Tri-County News Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018.

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