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Kimball Public Schools board approves capital projects, staffing and contracts in routine meeting
Summary
The Kimball Public Schools board approved several capital projects (flooring, gym painting, water‑heater replacement), adopted a 4‑day calendar draft, approved personnel contracts and salary adjustments, and authorized a $125,000 reading curriculum purchase; most motions passed unanimously or with routine abstentions.
The Kimball Public Schools board moved forward on several budget and capital decisions during its regular meeting, approving facility improvements, staffing contracts and compensation changes while noting broader state budget risks.
Board members voted to approve a not‑to‑exceed $50,000 contract for flooring and bathroom renovations at Mary Lynch (committee recommended using a local installer and ordering carpet tile direct from the manufacturer). The board also approved a CHP quote of about $48,820 to repaint the main gym and authorized Threeway Plumbing to replace the junior/senior high water heaters with a tankless system at a cost of $45,500. Board discussion noted time constraints for the gym painting to be completed before graduation and committee review of multiple bids.
The board approved the 2026–27 school calendar (draft one), which maintains a four‑day school week and increases teacher contract days from 162 to 163 to meet instructional‑hour requirements.
On personnel and pay, the board approved recommended classified and administrative salary adjustments (a 5% increase consistent with negotiations) and a raise in substitute pay for certified staff from $150 to $160 per day plus meals. The board approved an amended contract for Lauren Wilson to add administrative duties and approved the hire of Lisa Gilbert as an elementary instructor to fill the vacancy created by the late Mr. Walker.
Most motions carried unanimously; one routine bill approval recorded a single abstention (the transcript did not specify which member abstained). All actions taken were motions on the published agenda and were recorded as approved during the meeting.
The meeting concluded after the board completed a scheduled policy review and other business.
