The Kingston Board of Education held its monthly meeting on the morning of Sept. 9 at the Kingston Public Schools superintendent’s office.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 a.m. by Board President Jeff McDonald. Members present were Steve Beebe, Michael Herndon and Randy Arneson. Member B.J. Bellettini was absent. Others present were Brian Brister; Superintendent, Kathy Burnett; Minute Clerk.
Michael Herndon made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda Items. Randy Arneson seconded. All voted yes.
This included approval of the August 12 meeting minutes, which included the budget, encumbrances, change orders, warrants, claims, and payroll. Also discussed at the August meeting were activity reports, fundraisers for FCCLA and Pink Out NHS, the Treasurer’s report student travel for band, and cheerleading.
During the meeting no principal or program directors’ reports were give.
Arneson made a motion to approve giving the custodians and cooks a raise of $1.00 an hour. McDonald seconded. All voted yes.
Arneson made a motion to approve the employment of Stephen L. Smith Corp.as financial consultants to the School District for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Beebe seconded. All voted yes.
McDonald made a motion to approve the Estimate of Needs for the 2019-2020 school year. Herndon seconded. All voted yes.
Beebe made a motion to declare miscellaneous items listed in schedule “A” as surplus items. Herndon seconded. All voted yes.
Beebe made a motion to give the Superintendent the authority to dispose of surplus items. Arneson seconded. All voted yes.
No Action - Discussion and possible action concerning all related bond issues including, but not limited to, contracts, accepting bids, change orders etc.
The board went into executive session to discuss the employment of personnel for the 2019-2020 school year. This staff member was one Non Certified In School Suspension Aide.
Herndon made a motion not to convene into executive session. Beebe seconded. All voted yes.
Arneson made a motion to employ the following personnel for the 2019-2020 school year: Philip K. Stephens as a Non Certified In School Suspension Aide. McDonald seconded. All voted yes.
Then, Brister gave his superintendent’s report. He shared with the board that the ACT was selected for testing.
As there was no new business or board member comments, McDonald adjourned the meeting at 6:18 a.m.