I.
CALL TO ORDER
THE APRIL 15, 2024 REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE ELIZABETHTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION IS CALLED TO ORDER
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Pursuant to EIS Board Policy 01.45 Board Meeting Agenda, as part of the official agenda for each regular board meeting, the Superintendent shall prepare a consent agenda of routine business items. Prior to the approval of the agenda, the members of the board may request to "pull" any item from the consent agenda and place the item on the action agenda for further discussion and review.
IV.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
IV.A.
Students of the Month
Elizabethtown High School -Landon Hagan
TK STone Middle School- Addilynn Thorn
Helmwood Heights - Raegan Peace
Morningside Elementary - Charlotte Peeler
Panther Academy - Georgia Guandique
IV.B.
6th Grade Volleyball Champions
Brooke Chancey
Congratulations to these 6th grade students who won the 6th Grade Volleyball Championship!
Addilynn Thorn
Henley Frank
Morgan Ashley
Harmony Frazier
Irelyn Banet
Catherine Cecil
Jade Swiney
Sophia Hebert
IV.C.
8th Grade Volleyball Champions
Kayla Hindle
Congratulations to these 8th grade students who won the 8th Grade Volleyball Championship!
Peyton |
Miller |
Claire |
Miller |
Abigail |
Neal |
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Laekyn |
Ritter |
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Jocelyn |
Armstrong |
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Gabrielle |
Frank |
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Reagan |
Highbaugh |
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Stella |
Janes |
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Layla |
Newsome |
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Ava |
Swift |
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Eva |
Tyler |
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Gabriella |
Williams |
V.
PUBLIC COMMENT
VI.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION DECLARING TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated the first full week of May, from May 6 through May 10, 2024 with National Teacher Appreciation Day slated for Tuesday, May 7.
Below is a resolution declaring Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10 and Teacher Appreciation Day, May 7, 2023.
This resolution will be presented to each school building in appreciation for the services and many contributions of our teachers.
RESOLUTION
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
WHEREAS, America depends upon successful schools to meet the needs of every child, and
WHEREAS, America's schools are experiencing a transformation in how teaching and learning occurs, and
WHEREAS, Kentucky has implemented the most dramatic reform of schools ever legislated in America, and
WHEREAS, teachers are challenged daily to implement reform by reaching out to every student regardless of ability, interest in learning, social or economic background, handicap, race, religion, creed, or ethnic origin, and to provide the assistance and guidance necessary for full intellectual development, and
WHEREAS, each of us can recall the personal attention that teachers gave to us as we made important decisions during the formative years of our lives, and
WHEREAS, teachers are molding lives and shaping the future of our next generation, and
WHEREAS, teachers in the Elizabethtown Independent Schools are among the best in the nation and deserve the deepest respect and admiration of our citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Elizabethtown Board of Education recognizes May 6-10, 2024, as Teacher Appreciation Week and May 7, 2024 as National Teacher Appreciation Day. This is a time for public recognition of the contributions provided by the teacher toward the development of this community and for the influence of the teacher upon the lives of each of us.
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Guy Wallace, Chairman
Elizabethtown Board of Education
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Paul M. Mullins, Superintendent
Elizabethtown Independent Schools
VII.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
VII.A.
Acknowledge Receipt of the SBDM Written Reports
Attached are the SBDM Written Reports from Elizabethtown High School, T.K. Stone Middle School, Helmwood Heights Elementary, Morningside Elementary and Panther Academy for review.
VII.B.
Approve Board Meeting Minutes
Attached are the minutes from the March 18, 2024 Board Meeting
VII.C.
Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims (those paid since last meeting for March, 2024)
Attached are the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims (those paid since last meeting, for March, 2024). Attached are the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report (Overview), Balance Sheet, Monthly Report, Cash Flow, Reconciliation Register, and Vendor List.
VII.D.
APPROVE LEASE WITH HARDIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR WATER TANK SITE
VII.E.
APPROVE REVISED HIGH SCHOOL SECRETARY JOB DESCRIPTION
VII.F.
APPROVE THE STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE PROPOSAL FOR 2024-2025
BACKGROUND: For the past several years the Elizabethtown Board of Education has provided a total student accident insurance policy thru R.J. Roberts, Inc. This policy is a secondary policy that reimburses parents for all “out of pocket” medical expenses, including deductibles. Said policy also provides coverage for all the students involved in all school/district sponsored activities, as well as coverage for athletes during off-season training and out-of-state trips. This student accident plan is endorsed by KSBA and KHSAA. KHSAA provides catastrophic insurance for athletes for 10 years from the date of Injury.
The cost to renew this program (including preschool) for 2024-25 school year to include $7,500,000 Catastrophic Limit is: Cost of policy $41,439.20
The cost of this program (including preschool) for 2023-24 school year to include $7,500,000 Catastrophic Limit was: Total Cost $39,538.60
RECOMMENDATION: To Renew same coverage as previous years for $41,439.20.
VII.G.
APPROVE MOA WITH LARUE COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR PROJECT SEARCH
VII.H.
APPROVE CCEIS
Significant Disproportionality Local Educational Agency and Special Education Assurance of Compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 Regarding Implementation of Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS).
VII.I.
APPROVE ADDITIONAL SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Cain Alvey
Based on current projects of students receiving speech and/or language services for the 2024-2025 school year, an additional Speech-Language Pathologist is needed to ensure caseload maximums are exceeded for the current Speech-Language Pathologists in Elizabethtown Independent Schools. Currently, 219 students receive speech-language services in EIS, with several more students projected through pre-school screenings and additional enrollments. an increase of 28 students since the beginning of the year.
VII.J.
APPROVE CREATION OF TWO FBLA SPONSOR EXTRA SERVICE POSITIONS FOR TKS
APPROVE TWO SPONSORS FOR TKS FOR FBLA
VII.K.
APPROVE CREATION OF 6TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH EXTRA SERVICE POSITION
VIII.
THE SUPERINTENDENT HAS INFORMED THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS WHICH HAVE TAKEN PLACE SINCE THE LAST BOARD MEETING
IX.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
X.
ATTENDANCE REPORT
Travis Gay
XI.
PROJECT PREVENT PRESENTATION
TRAVIS GAY
XII.
INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS
XII.A.
APPROVE EIS CEP 24-25
Chase Goff
XIII.
ACTION ITEMS
XIII.A.
APPROVE CREATION OF THEATRE TEACHER POSITION FOR THE DISTRICT
CHASE GOFF
XIV.
NEW BUSINESS
XV.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Paul M. Mullins
XVI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING SPECIFIC MATTERS AS OUTLINED IN KRS 61.810 (if needed)
XVII.
ADJOURNMENT
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