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Minutes November 16, 2011

KIMBERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 414

KIMBERLY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

November 16, 2011

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION: No executive session at this meeting.

Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.

 

Mr. Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present at this meeting were trustees Mr. Champlin, Mr. Higdem and Mr. Richman (Mr. Nield and Mr. Fullmer were absent); Superintendent Noh, Mrs. Bradley, board treasurer and Mrs. Cooper, district clerk. Also present were; Luke Schroeder, high school principal; Matt Schvaneveldt, middle school principal; Linda Reese, special ed director; Jean Shawver, curriculum director; Roxi Mumm, food service director and Ted Wasko, maintenance and transportation director.

AGENDA: Mr. Richman moved and Mr. Higdem seconded the motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried 3–0.

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

FINANCIAL REPORT: Dane Higdem moved and Burke Richman seconded the motion to approve the October, 2011 financial report. Mrs. Bradley reported that the First Federal CD could increase to .35% if rolled to 6 months. This was approved by the board. The motion carried 3-0.

HEARING OF VISITORS: None

CORRESPONDENCE:

  • KHS accreditation letter 
  • Numerous thank you’s for one-time bonus 
  • National FFA Convention
  • MH & Co. CPA’s

REPORTS

NONE 

OLD BUSINESS

2ND READING FOR HIRING PROCESS AND EMPLOYEE RECORDS POLICIES 5100, 5100F, 5100F2, 5100F3, 5100P, & 5120: Mr. Richman moved to approve the 2nd reading of 5100 policies and 5120 reflecting the new hiring processes to comply with new legislation. Mr. Higdem seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.

NEW BUSINESS

CONSENT AGENDA: Burke Richman moved and Dane Higdem seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda including the following:

  • Approve district invoices.
  • Approve school and food service expenditures.
  • Approve Oct 19 meeting minutes.
  • Approve placement of student teachers, Sara Tolman (ISU) w/ Ms. Lavender 5th grade and Ms. Anderson 8th grade; Shae Prescott (U of MT – Western) w/ Jamie Koepnick 4th grade.

The motion carried 3–0.

DISCUSSION / AGENDA ITEMS

APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL INVOICES: Mr. Richman moved and Mr. Higdem seconded the motion to approve the additional invoices. The motion carried 3–0. 

APPROVE PAY FOR PERFORMANCE REVISION: Burke Richman moved and Dane Higdem seconded the motion to approve the P4P revision as submitted replacing the term teacher with certificated employees and adding the math computation test for 4th and 5th grade. The motion carried 3-0.

APPROVE FOOD SERVICE JOB DESCRIPTIONS: Dane Higdem moved and Burke Richman seconded the motion to approve the revised job descriptions for Traywasher, Cook, and Kitchen Manager. The motion carried 3-0.

APPROVE 1ST READING POLICY 6110 SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION: Burke Richman moved and Dane Higdem seconded the motion to approve the 1st reading to revise Policy 6110 Superintendent Evaluation. Revisions include that the annual evaluation needs to be written and the deadline is no longer January. The motion carried 3-0.

ELIMINATE POLICIES RE: DECLARING A FINANCIAL EMERGENCY: Dane Higdem moved and Burke Richman seconded the motion to revoke financial emergency policies 7600, 7600F and 7600P as this legislation is no longer current. The motion carried 3-0.

BASEBALL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS: Mr. Higdem moved and Mr. Richman seconded the motion to support the baseball boosters in their endeavor to build a new snack bar and scorer’s shack at the baseball field. Mr. Wasko will work with Mr. Todd Morris and the boosters to acquire the necessary building permits and check on the status of a public works license when utilizing volunteers. It was noted that ADA issues will also need to be addressed. The motion carried 3-0.

SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT - Points of interest:

  • Mrs. Noh, Mr. Richman, and Mr. Higdem attended the Annual School Board meeting in Coeur D’Alene Nov. 9-11. They participated in many workshops and Mr. Higdem was intrigued by Student’s Come First educational goal to utilize technology. A visit to Gooding is planned to review the model they currently have in place. Mr. Schroeder encouraged the board to visit the high school to see what Kimberly is utilizing.
  • The GT Legos Team won in the team work division and qualified for the state tournament in Moscow, ID.
  • The Foundation recently mailed the annual fundraising letter to alumni for scholarship donations.
  • The updated Long Range Plan is posted to our web-site.
  • Look for a resolution to hold a Supplemental Levy Election on March, 13, 2011 at the next board meeting.
  • The Tech committee will be accepting requests from teachers for projects to help them in deciding how to spend the $45K received from the state for district technology needs.
  • Students Come First – we are planning to put the parent input component for teacher evaluation surveys online utilizing the capability of accepting only one submission per e-mail address.

PERSONNEL REPORT:

Hire

Tom Myers                    Bowling Coach
Deanna Ulrich               Part-time kindergarten para-professional
Ken Mulberry                Assistant wrestling coach
Mandy Boyer                Special Education teaching assistant

RESIGNATIONS

Jenny Wade                 Special Education teaching assistant
Joyce Hopwood             Bus driver
Bonnie Rees                 Pre-School para-professional
Troy Garren                  Bus driver

Burke Richman moved and Dane Higdem seconded the motion to approve the amended personnel report. The motion carried 3-0.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Richman moved and Mr. Higdem seconded the motion to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Motion carried 3-0.

 

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Mr. Rob Champlin, Chairman                                                     Cathy Cooper, Board Clerk