Public Meeting Minutes: May 13, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board of Education

Pledge of Allegiance

Call meeting to order (Open Meeting Law announcement)

"The Mission of Kimball Public Schools is to educate every student for a lifetime of success."

Roll Call

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Lanny Little, seconded by Britni Toth to Lanny Little made the motion and Britni Toth seconded to excuse the absence of Jen Griebel. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Cook: Aye
Griebel: Abstain (With Conflict)
Little: Aye
O'Brien: Aye
Smith: Aye
Toth: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Excuse the Absence of Board Member

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Lanny Little, seconded by Britni Toth to excuse the absence of ???. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Griebel: Absent
Cook: Aye
Little: Aye
O'Brien: Aye
Smith: Aye
Toth: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Approval of Agenda

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Tom O'Brien, seconded by Ken Smith to approve the agenda. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Griebel: Absent
Cook: Aye
Little: Aye
O'Brien: Aye
Smith: Aye
Toth: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Read and Approval of Minutes: Regular Board Meeting on April 8, 2024

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Lanny Little, seconded by Britni Toth to approve the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting held on April 8, 2024. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Griebel: Absent
Cook: Aye
Little: Aye
O'Brien: Aye
Smith: Aye
Toth: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Reading and Approval of Board Bills

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Ken Smith, seconded by Lanny Little to approve the current bills. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Griebel: Absent
Cook: Aye
Little: Aye
O'Brien: Aye
Smith: Aye
Toth: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Treasurer's Report

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Lanny Little, seconded by Tom O'Brien to approve the Treasurer's Report. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Griebel: Absent
Cook: Aye
Little: Aye
O'Brien: Aye
Smith: Aye
Toth: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Board Reports

Administrator's Reports

Superintendent's Report

Director Report: Mr. Darrell Howitt, KPS Activities Director

Recognition of Visitors - Public Comment (Policy 202.05)

Action Items:

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to approval of overnight/ out-of-state trips

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Lanny Little, seconded by Britni Toth to approve the overnight/ out-of-state trips as presented. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Griebel: Absent
Cook: Aye
Little: Aye
O'Brien: Aye
Smith: Aye
Toth: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to declaration of surplus property at KPS

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Britni Toth, seconded by Tom O'Brien to declare the property surplus as presented. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Griebel: Absent
Cook: Aye
Little: Aye
O'Brien: Aye
Smith: Aye
Toth: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to approval of certificated staff resignation(s).

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Tom O'Brien, seconded by Ken Smith to approve the resignation of Christine Lewis at the end of the 2023-24 school year. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Griebel: Absent
Cook: Aye
Little: Aye
O'Brien: Aye
Smith: Aye
Toth: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to a softball cooperative with Gering Public Schools for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Ken Smith, seconded by Lanny Little to approve participating in a softball cooperative with Gering Public Schools for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Griebel: Absent
Cook: Nay
Little: Aye
O'Brien: Aye
Smith: Aye
Toth: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to review of board policies: 701.34, 701.35, 702.01, 702.02, and 702.03.

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Tom O'Brien, seconded by Britni Toth to approve Board policies: 701.34, 701.35, 702.01, 702.02, and 702.03 as reviewed. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Griebel: Absent
Cook: Aye
Little: Aye
O'Brien: Aye
Smith: Aye
Toth: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion Items:

Discussion Item #1: Student Usage of Cell Phones at KPS

Discussion Item #2: Graduation Requirements and Student Recognition at KPS

Discussion Item #3: National/ State Expenses for KPS students

Next Meeting(s)/Opportunities:

Regular Board Meeting: Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Kimball County Transit Service, 233 South Chestnut Street, Kimball, Nebraska

Motion to Adjourn

Action(s):

Motion carried:

Motion was made by Tom O'Brien, seconded by Lanny Little to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 PM. After discussion and upon roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Griebel: Absent
Cook: Aye
Little: Aye
O'Brien: Aye
Smith: Aye
Toth: Aye

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

May 13, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board of Education

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