School Board General Info

ABOUT THE BOARD

The Kimberly School District Board of Education is the policy-making body of the School District. Its powers and duties are set by state law. The Kimberly School Board is comprised of five Trustees, elected to staggered four-year terms by district residents. Board members volunteer their time and service on a regular basis to make decisions in the best interest of our schools and students. The board sets district policies and budgets, approves educational programs, makes decisions about curriculum and textbook adoptions, and assures adherence to the district's Strategic Direction. Elections are held in November of odd-numbered years. The Board acts as a court of appeal for staff members, students and the public on issues involving board policy or implementation of that policy.

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School board meetings are held for the purpose of setting or amending district policies; acting on recommendations by the Administration on matters ranging from personnel to maintenance of facilities; adopting a budget; and authorizing the spending of budgeted funds.

The agenda for each meeting is posted on the district website on the Monday prior to the meeting. Reminders are posted via social media. Meetings are held at Kimberly School District Administrative Building (Round) - 141 Center Street West, Kimberly, ID 83341. The Board of Trustees meets regularly on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Special meetings, workshops and/or forums are scheduled and posted as needed. 

If you cannot attend a regular meeting in person, as a courtesy, meetings are streamed live (additional information below) and the link is posted on the header of the board meeting agenda for that meeting. 

ADDRESSING THE BOARD

The Kimberly School District Board of Trustees values community input and welcomes public comment during regular Board meetings. Community members may address the Board during the Hearing of Visitors portion of the agenda or prior to Board action on an agenda item. Public comment is not included as part of workshops or special meetings unless specifically listed on the meeting agenda.

Individuals wishing to address the Board should sign the public comment roster before the meeting. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes, and groups with a common viewpoint are encouraged to designate one spokesperson. Those providing written materials should submit six (6) copies to the Board Clerk prior to the meeting.

Board members will generally not respond to public comments during the meeting. Concerns involving specific students or personnel should be addressed through the appropriate administrative channels.

For questions regarding Board meetings or public comment procedures, please contact:

Cassandra Searby
Board Clerk
Kimberly School District
(208) 423-4170
csearby@kimberly.edu

For complete information, please refer to Policy 1441 – Audience Participation.

BOARD RESPONSE TO ISSUES

Many issues require review and deliberation by the board prior to decisions being made. Immediate answers usually cannot be rendered. During a meeting, the board will listen to citizens and may ask or answer questions, but will not make a decision without fully reviewing all available facts on the matter.

CONSENT AGENDA

Typical of any large organization, Kimberly School District faces numerous routine tasks at each at the meeting. The Consent Agenda allows for a single vote resolution for matters such as purchases, student data, travel approvals and other routine items.

EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WORKSHOPS & OTHER MEETINGS 

The public is invited to attend all open meetings, workshops, and community forums of the Board of Trustees. Occasionally, closed Executive Sessions may be held to consider such items as employment, labor negotiations, real estate purchases, student discipline, or complaints against staff. Community stakeholders are notified of workshops and other public meetings via paper postings, the district website, and social media.

The Kimberly School District Board of Education encourages you to become involved in education. The School District offers many opportunities for community members to participate. You are invited to attend Board of Education meetings, and you also may get involved earlier in the decision-making process by participating in one of the many advisory committees that serve the schools.

LIVE STREAMING OPTION

Regular meetings of the Kimberly School District Board of Trustees are live streamed as a courtesy to provide the public with greater access to Board proceedings. The live stream is intended for viewing only and does not provide an opportunity for remote participation or public comment.

Workshops and special meetings may also be live streamed at the discretion of the Board. However, due to the nature or purpose of these meetings, live streaming may not always be available.

Please note that technical difficulties or interruptions to the live stream may occur and do not invalidate the meeting or any action taken by the Board.

TRUSTEE ELECTIONS

The Kimberly School Board is comprised of five Trustees, elected to staggered four-year terms by district residents. Elections are held in November of odd-numbered years. Any person legally qualified to hold the position of school district trustee may file a declaration of candidacy for the office. The declaration must include the name of the candidate, the term for which declaration of candidacy is made, and include the signatures of not fewer than five School District electors residing in the trustee zone of which the candidate seeks election.

Next Trustee Election will be held in November 2027 for the following Zones: 

Declaration of Candidacy Packet

All correspondence to the Board of Education is public information and may be addressed to:

Board of Education, Kimberly School District
141 Center Street West
Kimberly ID 83341

You may also contact the Clerk of the Board: 

Cassandra Searby
208-423-4170 x3307
csearby@kimberly.edu