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1.
Call to Order/Roll Call
Randy Phillips
Amber Franceschi, District 1
Amy Hart, District 2
Billy Montgomery, District 3
Cliff Prewitt, District 4
Randy Phillips, District 5
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
Jason Booher
3.
Approval of Agenda
Randy Phillips
The agenda is being presented for approval. Any changes are to be made at this time.
4.
Recognitions
1. Superior Titan Award- A student from each school (Mercer Elementary, Mercer Co. Intermediate School, King Middle, and Mercer County Senior High School) will be recognized each month at the board of education meetings for their efforts in the classroom, leadership skills and attitude. The student award recipient must meet the following guidelines:
- Perfect attendance during the month student(s) are being observed.
- Completed all homework assignments and tests.
- Passing grade.
- No discipline issues.
- Demonstrates good leadership skills.
- Exhibits a winning attitude and spirit toward learning and peers.
Mercer County Elementary School - John "Jay" Rider IV
Mercer County Intermediate School – Ainsley Savage
King Middle School – Mackenzie Somssich
Mercer County Senior High School – Aubrey Morris
2. Other Student Recognitions:
National Merit Semifinalist:
Sydney Putnam
Kate Carlton
5.
Public Participation
Randy Phillips
Pursuant to Board Policy 01.421, persons wishing to address the Board must first be recognized by the Chairperson and stand behind the podium. An individual or group granted the privilege of being heard must give his/her name, address, and reason for speaking. The Chairperson may rule on the relevance of the topic to the Board's Agenda, and will set the time limit to three (3) minutes, but not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes. The Board will only act on/respond to items on the published agenda. If you wish to have an item placed on the agenda, you must first meet with the Superintendent.
At this time the board will receive comments from the public.
6.
Reports
This section of the agenda is reserved for reports only, no action will be taken.
6.A.
Finance Officer's Report
Amber Minor
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Current Fiscal Year |
Last Fiscal Year |
Percentage Change |
| General Fund Cash Balance |
$8.77 million |
$6.73 million |
23.3% Increase |
| General Fund Revenue (Including Beg. Balance) |
$7.5 million |
$7.7 million |
2% decrease |
| General Fund Receipts (excludes Beg. Balance) |
$2.5 million |
$2.1 million |
21% increase |
| Expenses |
$2.3 milion |
$2.4 million |
4% decrease |
| Ending Balance |
$5.2 million |
$5.3 million |
1% decrease |
6.B.
Attendance/Enrollment Report
Esther Hayslett
The DPP will report to the board at this time.
6.C.
Personnel Report
Jason Booher
KRS 160.390; KRS 160.38; KRS 160.370 The Superintendent is responsible for all personnel actions including hiring, assignments, transfer, dismissal, suspension, reinstatement, promotion, and for reporting these actions to the board of education (KRS 160.390 (1)). All appointments, promotions and transfers of principals, supervisors, teachers, and other school employees shall be made only by the Superintendent of schools, who shall notify the Board of the action taken (KRS 160.380(2a)).
6.D.
MCSHS Principal Report
Spencer Tatum
Mr. Tatum will report to the board at this time.
6.E.
Student Board Member Report
Hannah Phillips
6.E.1.
Action Items for Discussion
Randy Phillips
The following items require board action, but do not require a roll call vote for approval.
6.E.1.a.
Holidays and Annual Leave Draft Policy Update 03.122 (First Reading)
Chantal Joyce
The current annual leave policy needs to be updated for alignment purposes. Due to the recent salary schedule change of certified administrators and head principals moving from a 235 day contract in 2023-2024 to a 240 day contract in 2024-2025, alignment is necessary. Attached is a draft of the policy update to 03.122 for a first reading. This change aligns with the salary schedule for Certified Administrators and Head Principals.
6.E.1.b.
Option 9 Agreement with University of the Cumberlands and EKU
Chantal Joyce
Memorandum of Understanding between Mercer County Schools and Eastern Kentucky University (“EKU”) to formalize Mercer County Schools’ participation in the EKU Advantage program. This shall provide a pathway to educational advancement for Mercer County Schools employees.
6.E.1.c.
Bus Purchasing Rotation Update
Jason Booher
Please see attached.
6.E.1.d.
Amendment 2: School Vouchers
Jason Booher
Please see attached.
6.F.
Superintendent's Report
Jason Booher
The Superintendent will report to the board at this time.
7.
Consent Agenda
Randy Phillips
“Consent Agenda” items are voted on with one motion and one vote.
These are, typically, items that happen on a regular basis, are annual fees, or routine items in doing business.
The board may discuss any item they wish.
The board has the option to pull any item out for a separate vote.
7.A.
Board Meeting Minutes
Randy Phillips
7.B.
Invoices
Amber Minor
7.C.
Out of State Travel-King Middle School
Jason Bryant
KMS will travel to Chicago to participate in the Night at the Museum put on by Freedom Tours. Cost is $387, and it is student paid.
7.D.
Out of state travel-KMS Spring Trip to Charleston
Jason Bryant
March 13-16 KMS students will travel with Lasting Impressions Tours to Charleston, South Carolina. The trip will be student paid.
7.E.
Out of State Trip
Kendra Rowland
Mercer County FFA is seeking approval to attend the National FFA Convention In Indianapolis Indiana in October. Mercer County FFA will cover the cost of the trip.
7.F.
Surplus Equipment
Amber Minor
The following items are being requested to be deemed as surplus:
-Chevy Malibu
-Bus number 101
-Bus number 103
7.G.
Partial Day Waivers
Shanna Hale
Confidential documents attached.
7.H.
Campbellsville MOA
Jay Anderson
Please see attached
8.
Action Items for Roll Call Vote
Randy Phillips
The following items require board action and a roll call vote for approval.
8.A.
Leave Report
Chantal Joyce
Documents attached.
8.B.
Working Budget
Amber Minor
Please see attached document for information on the 2024-2025 working budget
8.C.
BG-4 for Energy Savings Project
Amber Minor
Please see attached BG-4 for the Energy Savings Project. This is a part of the close out of older construction projects. The BG-5 will be presented at the October board meeting to completely close out this project.
8.D.
BG-5 for District Improvements Project
Amber Minor
Approval is needed to close out construction project 19-065 District Improvements. Please see attached document.
8.E.
PR #08 Sinkhole Remediation
Trace Creek Construction
Please see attached documents on sinkhole remediation
8.F.
Health Department Drug Testing Contract
Esther Hayslett
8.G.
Checkpoint
Esther Hayslett
https://youngdriverparenting.org/home-2/welcome-to-checkpoints-kentucky/
The district receives money for implementing the program
9.
Adjournment
Randy Phillips
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