KIMBERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 414
KIMBERLY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
October 19, 2011
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Rob Champlin made the motion to enter executive session at 7:05 p.m. as provided for in section IC 67-2345 to discuss deliberations concerning negotiations. All trustees in attendance, Mr. Champlin, Mr. Nield and Mr. Richman were in agreement. At 7:40 p.m. Mr. Richman moved to exit executive session and Mr. Nield seconded the motion. The motion carried 3–0.
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Champlin called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Present at this meeting were trustees Mr. Champlin, Mr. Nield and Mr. Richman (Mr. Higdem 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, Craig Maki, elementary 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. Nield 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: Burke Richman moved and Myron Nield seconded the motion to approve the September, 2011 financial report. Mrs. Bradley noted that interest rates continue to be low with the investment pool at .2765% and the First Federal CD .3%. The motion carried 3-0.
HEARING OF VISITORS: High School student, Levi Sargent was in attendance for his Citizens in Action Project, a government class requirement.
CORRESPONDENCE:
- Mr. Luna, State Superintendent congratulates KES and KMS for meeting AYP requirements
- CSI Tech Prep brochure notes increasing high school participation in Tech courses
REPORTS
AUDITOR’S REVIEW – The final FY11 audit which included a test basis was reviewed by Mr. Troy Mahlke and a clear opinion was given. He noted that the district has good internal controls and proper procedures in place. There are 2.5 months operating funds available, not quite the recommendation but more than the FY10 audit.
OLD BUSINESS
2ND READING POLICY 5222B: Mr. Richman moved to approve the 2nd reading of policy 5222B Evaluation of Certificated Personnel which includes new evaluation procedures required by law. Mr. Nield seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0.
2ND READING POLICY 6410: Mr. Richman moved and Mr. Nield seconded the motion to approve the 2nd reading of policy revision 6410 Evaluation of Administrative Staff. The motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA: Burke Richman moved and Myron Nield seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda including the following:
- Approve district invoices.
- Approve school and food service expenditures.
- Approve Sept 21 meeting minutes.
The motion carried 3–0.
DISCUSSION / AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL INVOICES: Mr. Richman moved and Mr. Nield seconded the motion to approve the additional invoices. The motion carried 3–0.
APPROVE FY11 AUDIT: Burke Richman moved and Myron Nield seconded the motion to approve the FY11 District Audit as submitted. The motion carried 3-0.
OCTOBER BUDGET REVISION: Burke Richman moved and Myron Nield seconded the motion to approve the October budget revision to include a 1.5% one-time salary restoration bonus for all employees and a revision to the food service positions. The motion carried 3-0.
ANNUAL DISTRICT GOALS and OBJECTIVES: Myron Nield moved and Burke Richman seconded the motion to approve the annual district goals including continued Core Training in February, a needs assessment to determine the allocation of state tech dollars, and the development of online courses and “podcasts”. The motion carried 3-0.
KHS SKI CLUB TRIP: Burke Richman moved and Myron Nield seconded the motion to approve advisor Jean Shawver’s request for a ski club trip to Big Sky, Mt. Feb, 17 – 20, 2012 with 6 chaperones via a yellow school bus. The motion carried 3-0.
1st READING POLICY REVISIONS #5100 / 5100F1 / 5100 F2 / 5100F3 / 5100P and 5120: Burke Richman moved and Myron Nield seconded the motion to approve the 1st reading of the policies and revisions regarding the Hiring Process, Criteria and Records requirements which include past job performance and 5120 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination. The motion carried 3-0.
REQUEST CITY POLICE TO PATROL SCHOOL PARKING LOTS: Burke Richman moved and Myron Nield seconded the motion to request that local police be allowed to patrol school parking lots to ensure student, staff, and patron safety. The motion carried 3-0.
SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT - Points of interest:
- Mrs. Noh, Mr. Richman, and Mr. Higdem will be attending the Annual School Board meeting in Coeur D’Alene Nov. 9-11. The board was asked to review the resolutions and let Dane know how they’d like to vote.
- The Wheels on the Bus fundraiser has been rescheduled to Nov. 19th and may focus on renovating the LA Thomas gym.
- Report from Eric Heringer of SNW indicated that our school bonds can’t be refinanced until 2015.
- STEM – plans for an increase in activities including a science fair and a physics assembly at the middle school. Each school has a STEM teacher representative and CSI is working on a grant which includes Kimberly as a recipient.
- This year’s teacher evaluations will include parent input and evaluation deadline is Feb. 1.
- The Tech committee is working on a needs assessment in order to best spend the state tech monies.
- Teachers are developing lesson plans in line with the Common Core Standards and the new balanced assessments which will replace the ISAT’s and will be in place by FY2015. 11th grade students will need to score at a level that indicates college readiness.
- Our first ISEE upload of the year was sent in on time and error free. Attendance looks good at school start up but we have had a rash of flu recently.
CHANGE MEETING DATE: Mr. Richman moved and Mr. Nield seconded the motion to change the regular board meeting scheduled for Thurs. Nov. 17th to Wed. Nov.16th due to a conflict with parent teacher conferences. The motion carried 3-0.
PERSONNEL REPORT:
Hire
Patty Dame transfer to district office (Director’s secretary for Special Ed, all federal programs, and sub-calling co-ordinatorKrissy Bordi transfer to KIS/Curriculum secretary
Natalie Flameling transfer to Waterford computer para
Troy Garren substitute bus driver
Sid Campbell Frosh Girls Basketball
RESIGNATIONS
None
Burke Richman moved and Myron Nield seconded the motion to approve the personnel report. The motion carried 3-0.
ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Nield moved and Mr. Richman seconded the motion to adjourn at 9:10 p.m. Motion carried 3-0.
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Mr. Rob Champlin, Chairman Cathy Cooper, Board Clerk
