I.
OPENING OF MEETING
Jeff Beach
Board Chair Jeff Beach called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
I.A.
Pledge of Allegiance
Jeff Beach
I.B.
Recognition of Guests
Jeff Beach
I.B.1.
Cappies Award Winners
Jason Burgess
Congratulations to the HHS Theatre Department whose production of 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee won 11 Cappies Awards.
Up and Coming Critic - Juli Russ
Best Critic Team
Sound - Steve Lang, Maddi McIntosh, Liam Morris, and Crew
Lighting - David Dierig, Austin Paolucci, Miles Sower, and Crew
Creativity (Directing) - Vicky Alcorn and Tammy Sanow
Stage Management and Crew - Stella Fahlbusch, Olivia Greenwell, Eleanor Todd, and Crew
Featured Actress in a Musical - Lillian Reynolds
Female Dancer - Lizzy Roeding
Comic Actor in a Musical - Grant Sower
Lead Actress in a Musical - Zoe Zoller
Best Musical - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The Board recognized and congratulated the cast and crew of the production, giving each a Certificate of Achievement.
I.B.2.
Trinity Walsh
Congratulations to Trinity Walsh who won the KYACAC Carolyn Quire Service Award.
The Board recognized and congratulated Mrs. Walsh on her award.
I.C.
Community Forum
Jeff Beach
II.
ACTION ITEMS
II.A.
Johnson Elementary Replacement
Jerry Wissman
II.A.1.
Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Jerry Wissman provided the Board with an update on this project noting that most of the above ground demolition work has been completed. Hosea has given us a demolition completion date of June 21.
II.A.2.
Pay Application to Hosea
Order #1991 - Motion Passed: Approval of partial payment in the amount of $105,000.00 to Hosea Project Movers for the Johnson Elementary Replacement project passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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II.A.3.
Pay Application to Morel Construction
Order #1992 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Application #3 in the amount of $14,580.00 to Morel Construction for the Johnson Elementary Replacement project passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mr. Bradley Fennell.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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II.B.
Johnson Elementary Temporary Relocation
Jerry Wissman
II.B.1.
Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Jerry Wissman provided the Board with an update on this project noting that finishing work, including landscaping, would be completed during the summer.
II.C.
Revision to Policies 08.1114 - Preschool Education and 09.124 - Tuition
Sommer Rosa
Order #1993 - Motion Passed: Tentative approval based on a first reading of proposed revision of Policy 08.1114 - Preschool Education and Policy 09.124 - Tuition passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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II.D.
KSBA POLICY AUDIT
Jamee Flaherty
II.D.1.
Chapter 8
Order #1994 - Motion Passed: Adoption of Revisions to Policies 08.1, 08.11, 08.1312, 08.13452, 08.136, 08.141, 08.211, 08.222 and 08.31; Implementation of Policy 08.1121; and Omission of Policy 08.135 as presented for a 2nd Reading passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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II.D.1.a.
Revision to Policies 08.1, 08.11, 08.1312, 08.13452, 08.141, 08.211, 08.222 and 08.31
II.D.1.b.
Implementation of Policy 08.1121
II.D.1.c.
Omission of Policy 08.135
II.E.
KSBA Policy Updates for 2019-20
Jamee Flaherty
Order #1995 - Motion Passed: Tentative approval based on a First Reading of the annual KSBA Policy Updates for 2019-20 passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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II.F.
Tentative 2020-21 School Calendar
Jamee Flaherty
Order #1996 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Tentative 2020-21School Calendar passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mr. Bradley Fennell.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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II.G.
School Fees for 2019-20
Jamee Flaherty
Rationale: All school fees must be approved by the Board of Education annually. The fees include student fees, textbooks & workbooks, materials and supplies and lunch charges.
Request: It is recommended that overall fees be approved as listed below for the 2019-2020 school year.
The following fees are recommended to be adopted for the 2019-2020 School Year:
Elementary
Student Fee
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Amount
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Kindergarten
Covers supplies, snacks, technology, field trips, instructional fee
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$175.00
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Grades 1-5
Covers supplies, consumable materials, technology
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$125.00
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Highlands Middle School
Student Fee
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Amount
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General Fee (All Students)
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$30.00
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English – Spring Board (All Students)
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$18.00
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Carnegie Math (All Students)
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$20.00
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Technology
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$75.00
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Student Insurance
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$5.00
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TOTAL HMS STUDENT FEE
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$148.00
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Additional
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Band
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$15.00
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Strings
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$15.00
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Art Sketchbook
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$10.00
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Engineering Design – HHS Pathway Course
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$30.00 lab fee
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FCS Essentials – HHS Pathway Course
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$20.00 lab fee
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8th Grade Chorus
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$10.00
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Highlands High School
Student Fee
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Amount
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Workbooks
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Amount
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General Fee (ALL students)
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$25
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PSAT (ALL 10th grade)
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$16
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Technology (ALL Students)
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$75
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Family Consumer Science
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|
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Life Skills
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$20
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Food and Nutrition
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$50
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Art
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Ceramics
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$35
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Foundations in Art
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$35
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Draw, Paint, Design
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$35
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AP Studio Art
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$35
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Advanced Studio Art
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$35
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Photo Design
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$35
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Engineering/Technology
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Principles of Eng./Tech
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$30
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Fund. Of Eng. Design
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$30
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Theatre/Film
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Tech Theatre
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$35
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Intro to Broadcasting/Film
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$20
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News Broadcasting
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$20
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Documentary Film
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$20
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Science
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Chemistry I
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$20
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Anatomy & Physiology
(NOT Dual Credit)
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$30
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Chemistry I ADV
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$20
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AP Environmental Science Lab Book
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$28
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AP Chemistry
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$20
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Chemistry I Lab Book
(NOT ADV Chem)
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$28
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Anatomy & Physiology
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$30
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Biology I
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$20
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Biology I ADV
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$20
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AP Biology
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$20
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AP Environmental Science
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$20
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Additional Summer Course
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Up to $300
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Advanced Placement
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TBD
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Dual Credit
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TBD
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Athletic/Extracurricular
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Athletic Fee
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$90
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Uniform Fee
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Up to $150
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Athletic Meal Fee
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Up to $50
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Band Fee
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$90
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Breakfast/Lunch Fees
Student Fee
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Amount
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Elementary Breakfast
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$2.00
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Elementary Lunch
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$3.00
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HMS/HHS Breakfast
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$2.25
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HMS/HHS Lunch
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$3.25
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Adult Lunch
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$3.75
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Order #1997 - Motion Passed: Approval of the School Fees for the 2019-20 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mrs. Karen Allen.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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II.H.
Request for Waiver for Shortened School Day
Sommer Rosa
Request approval of a shortened school day for a student under the age of 18 and within our District boundaries. Medical and educational records indicate health concerns and conditions that compromise the ability to tolerate a full school day. After careful consideration of all relevant information, including input from physicians, family and educators, the Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) has recommended a shortened school day, with the goal of gradually increasing time at school as health conditions allow.
Order #1998 - Motion Passed: Approval of the request for waiver for a shortened school day passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mr. Bradley Fennell.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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II.I.
District Technology Plan
Diana McGhee
As part of the Universal Service Fund (USF) approval process, the district's technology plan must be reviewed and approved annually. USF is also known as eRate.
Order #1999 - Motion Passed: Approval of the District Technology Plan for 2019-20 passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mrs. Ann Meyer.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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II.J.
Salary Schedules for 2019-20
Karen Cheser
Order #2000 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Salary Schedules for 2019-20 passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mr. Bradley Fennell.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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II.K.
Payroll Dates for 2019-20
Karen Cheser
Order #2001 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Payroll Dates for 2019-20 passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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II.L.
Bond of Treasurer
Karen Cheser
Order #2002 - Motion Passed: Acceptance of the Bond of Treasurer Andrew Remlinger passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mr. Bradley Fennell.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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III.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.A.
Board Committee Updates
Jeff Beach
IV.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Jeff Beach
Order #2003 - Motion Passed: With all Board members having had the opportunity to review and pursue any questions about all of the items contained therein, approval of the consent agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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IV.A.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 13, 2019
IV.B.
District Technology Report for May 2019
IV.C.
Financial Report for Month of May 2019
IV.D.
Food Service Report for May 2019
IV.E.
Attendance Report for 9th Month of 2018-19
IV.F.
Authorization for Payment of Claims
IV.G.
Notification and Approval of Student Trips
IV.G.1.
HHS TSA - Washington DC - June 28 - July 2, 2019
IV.G.2.
HMS FCCLA - Anaheim CA - June 28-July 5, 2019
IV.G.3.
HHS Volleyball - Morehead KY - July 11-13, 2019
IV.G.4.
HHS Girls Soccer - Whitestown IN - September 6-7, 2019
IV.G.5.
HHS Boys Soccer - Evansville IN - September 20-21, 2019
IV.H.
Personnel Action Taken Since May 14, 2019
Employment of the following Certified Employees
Ryan Mahoney – Mathematics – HHS
Mary Bose – Special Education LBD- HHS
Chasity Ogle – Kindergarten - JES
Melissa Marotta - Music - MES
Employment of the following Classified Employees
Sarah Harrison – Instructional Assistant - MES
Abigail Orme – Instructional Assistant (Kindergarten) – WES
Employment of the following Extra Service Positions
Julie Steppe - Grade Level Leader - K - MES
Amber McDowell - Grade Level Leader - 1 - MES
Linda Hockney - Grade Level Leader - 2 - MES
Beckie McGraw - Grade Level Leader - 3 - MES
Chris Capal - Grade Level Leader - 4 - MES
Susan Vetter - Grade Level Leader - 5 - MES
Silvia McClamrock - Grade Level Leader - Specials - MES
Employment of the following Seasonal Employees
Austin Beyersdoerfer – Summer Work Crew – District
Edward Gastright – Summer Work Crew – District
Kyle Turner – Summer Work Crew – District
Resignation of the following Classified Positions
Diane Hunter – Custodian – HMS
Laura Keenan – Instructional Assistant – MES
Jennifer Aseere – Instructional Assistant / Café Monitor – WES
Resignation of the following Paraprofessionals
Jerry Hauck – Assistant Cross-Country Coach – HHS
Lori Valentine - Drama Club Sponsor - HMS
Michaela Owens - Freshman Softball Coach - HHS
Termination of the following Paraprofessional
Rob Coffey - Head Softball Coach - HHS
Resignation of the following Extra Service Positions
Sally Brewer – Literacy Leader – HMS
Samantha Reynolds – Dance Team Coach – HMS
Jillian Hurtt – STLP Lead Sponsor - MES
Anna Goetz - Grade Level Leader - K - MES
Jillian Hurtt - Grade Level Leader – 1 - MES
Loren Noah - Grade Level Leader – 2 - MES
Cindy Graves - Grade Level Leader – 3 - MES
Natalie Heilman - Grade Level Leader – 4 - MES
Pam Brenner - Grade Level Leader – 5 - MES
Nikki Everett - Grade Level Leader - Specials - MES
IV.I.
Grant Extended Leave
IV.I.1.
Brittney Hurtt (Maternity - Approximately August 8 - November 4, 2019)
IV.I.2.
Jackie Holmes (Maternity - Approximately August 14 - November 12, 2019)
IV.J.
Approval of Superintendent Travel
IV.J.1.
KASA Annual Leadership Institute - Louisville KY - July 17-19, 2019
V.
OTHER BUSINESS
Jeff Beach
V.A.
EXECUTIVE SESSION per KRS 156.557(6)(c) Evaluation of Superintendent
Jeff Beach
Order #2005 - Motion Passed: Approval to enter into Executive Session at 7:27pm per KRS 156.557(6)(c) passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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Order #2004 - Motion Passed: Approval to exit Executive Session at 8:30pm per KRS 156.557(6)(c) passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mrs. Karen Allen.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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V.B.
ACTION ITEM
V.B.1.
Evaluation of Superintendent
Jeff Beach
Order #2006 - Motion Passed: Acceptance and approval of the superintendent's annual evaluation, with an overall rating of Exemplary, passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mrs. Karen Allen.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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VI.
ADJOURNMENT
Jeff Beach
Board Chair Jeff Beach adjourned the meeting at 10:15pm.
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