KIMBERLY SCHOOL DISTRICT 414
KIMBERLY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
December 17, 2020
Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Meeting recording is available upon request
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Nield at 7:02 p.m. Present were trustees Mr. Allen and Mr. Kelsey. Mr. Giles is out of town. Mr. Melvin will be late. Also in attendance were Mr. Schroeder, Superintendent; and Ms. Searby, District Clerk. Additional Administrators are in attendance via Zoom.
*Technical difficulties.
AGENDA: Chad Allen motioned to approve the Agenda, Zachary Kelsey seconded. The motion carried 3–0.
FLAG SALUTE: Everyone stood and participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORTS: None
*Ryan Melvin arrived 7:13 PM.
HEARING OF VISITORS: None
CORRESPONDENCE: None
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Laurie Wirtz - business manager, joined in to discuss the financials. November payment was received from the state. Special distribution payment from the Governor ($661,000) was utilized and spent by due date - Reimbursement will take place when items are received. Chad Allen moved to approve the items listed on the, Zachary Kelsey seconded. The motion carried 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS
RISE CHARTER SCHOOL UPDATE: Keelie Campbell provided an update on the RISE Charter School. Unfortunately, RISE was not awarded the federal grant that was applied for. Changes will be made per their suggestions and they will reapply in the Spring. Additionally, RISE will be in contact with Albertsons Foundation as a backup plan in case those funds do not come through. Heidi Child and Michelle Schutt will be stepping in Keelie’s place going forward. No motion made.
KSD COLOR STAGE: Nurse Rachel Cluff reported this week’s infection rate is 3.57%. The graphs that were presented reflected four confirmed positive cases in the High School, and no confirmed cases in the Middle or Elementary School. However, they were many presumed positives throughout. Additionally, there is a district employee who was a confirmed positive and one who is presumed positive. Totals for week – Five positives with twenty-eight presumed. The total for the school year is fifty confirmed cases – thirty students/fifteen teachers. Ryan Melvin moved to keep the district in green for all schools, Chad Allen seconded. The motion carried 4-0. This will be reevaluated on January 4, 2021.
*Ryan Melvin had to step out on personnel business.
2ND READING TO REVISE POLICY 2410 – GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Main changes to this policy were to add the approval of early graduation. Keelie Campbell worked on it to incorporate a few things to line up with Idaho Code. Chad Allen moved to approve the reading to revise the above policy, Zachary Kelsey seconded. The motion carried 3-0.
2ND READING ADOPTION OF POLICY 2435 – ADVANCED OPPORTUNITIES: Chad Allen moved to approve the items the reading adoption of Policy 2435, Zachary Kelsey seconded. The motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA: Chad Allen moved to approve the items listed on the consent agenda, Zachary Kelsey seconded. The motion carried 3-0.
- Approve District Invoices
- Approve School Invoices
- Approve Food Service Expenditures
- Approve Meeting Minutes for November 19, December 3, 2020
- FY21 Fundraiser Calendar
- Approve University of Idaho student teacher, Matthew Wirtz (TJ Sorenson) and ISU student teacher, Matti Rongen (Gina Palmer)
- Approve Early Graduation for Student(s) X
- Approve appointment of Rob Champlin to vote on water shares
- Surplus Items – None
DISCUSSION / AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVE ADDITIONAL INVOICES: Myron Nield inquired on the supply of disinfectant - Superintendent Schroeder reported that our supply is well stocked at the moment. Chad Allen moved to approve the additional invoices as presented, Zachary Kelsey seconded. The motion carried 3-0.
APPROVE VIRTUAL DAY FOR KHS - SENIOR PROJECT DAY: Superintendent Schroeder reported on his recommendation to for a virtual day for KHS with grades 9-10 being in remote instruction to make accommodations for the Junior’s SAT’s and
Senior Projects. Chad Allen moved to approve the virtual day for KHS, Zachary Kelsey seconded. The motion carried 3-0.
APPROVE SURVEY QUESTIONS REGARDING REMOTE LEARNING DAY: Building of the FY22 School Year Calendar will start after the holiday break. Mr. Schroeder posed the question to the Board about future utilization of the remote learning day. He would like to survey the Staff, Parents and Students (grades 6-12) to gain input from all using the questions that were presented. Zachary Kelsey suggested changing the verbiage to question #6 to ask, “What day would they prefer for the remote day?” Mr. Schroeder said there will be a lot to consider, with pros and cons to this. Chad Allen moved to approve the survey questions re: Remote Learning Day as presented with the changes being made to question #6, Zachary Kelsey seconded. The motion carried 3-0. Results will be presented at the next regular board meeting in January.
*Ryan Melvin reentered the board meeting.
APPROVE DECEMBER REVISE BUDGET: Laurie Wirtz reported that the December Revise is now updated with the audited numbers, making overall numbers and budget more accurate. The current biggest struggle is with support units due to the State alluding that they will be moving from attendance formulas to enrollment formulas but the exact numbers or decisions have not been given as of yet. Mr. Schroeder explained in detail on units and planning for next year’s budget. KSD will be planning next year’s budget on the conservative side to combat the unknowns. See Budget notes listed on Agenda. Ryan Melvin moved to approve the December Revise Budget. Chad Allen seconded. The motion carried 4-0.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
- Good Stories to Share – Mr. Schroeder took a moment to honor employee, *Billy Bristow’s who retired on December 10th after 38 years with the district and never had a bad day. He will be missed around KSD. *Patron text was sent to Mr. Schroeder praising KSD for acting quickly on moving to 4day weeks. *Mr. Nield relayed how proud he is that we have been able to remain in school, in person for a total of 16 weeks now and with all hands on deck. He’s optimistic that we can get back to normal soon. • Remote Fridays
- Spring Goals – Crisis Plan Preparation. School Calendar. Staffing division per building.
- Revision to spectators at events – Stage 2 Athletic Plan is set to hit the Governor’s desk tomorrow. Looking like it would allow two spectators per participant, this would include cheerleaders. Very optimistic that this will be approved. Pushing for this to include all activities, not just athletics. Good step in the right direction.
- St. Nicks Recap – Successful event with large number in attendance, all followed COVID guidelines and it ended with a honking ovation. KBOA received a lot of kudos on the event.
PERSONNEL REPORT:
Ryan Melvin moved and Zachary Kelsey seconded the motion to approve the personnel report. The motion carried 4-0.
HIRE:
- David Mark
- Fabiola Cruz
- Shane Saufley
- Rayleen Hughes
- Michelle Schutt
RESIGNATIONS / RETIREMENTS:
- Alyce Wasko
ADJOURNMENT: Curtis Allen moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 pm and Ryan Melvin seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.
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Myron Nield, Chairman Cassandra Searby, Clerk