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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
Hannah Phillips
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 - Forest Wilham
Mercer County Intermediate School – Alexander Manzo
King Middle School – Cardin Sickles
Mercer County Senior High School – Alyssa Pittman
2. Other Student Recognitions:
State Wrestling Finalist (First in Mercer County History): 4th Grader, 93LBS, 10U State Runner Up - Janru Roos
MCSHS Academic Team - District Governor's Cup Champions
Kate Carlton
Grayson Guerra
Sage Markham
Will Dean
Sydney Putnam
Taylor Curtsinger
Cameron Roution
Daphne Mullins
Aiden Mathews
Henry Lanham
Raegan Daniels
Emerson Daniels
Kileigh Gibson
Hannah Phillips
Sofia Kerr
Tharun Ekambaram
National Merit Finalist
Kate Carlton
Sydney Putnam
Mercer County Intermediate School Spelling Bee
Georgia "Grace" Woods- Winner
Mason Thompson- Runner-Up
County Wide Spelling Bee Winner- Jude Cadwell
5.
King Middle School Presentation
Jason Bryant
Any principal may report to the board at this time if needed.
6.
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.
7.
Approval of Agenda with Addendum to add 2025-2026 Staffing Guidelines Under Item 9
Randy Phillips
8.
Reports
This section of the agenda is reserved for reports only, no action will be taken.
8.A.
Finance Officer's Report
Amber Minor
The Finance Officer will report to the board at this time.
8.B.
Attendance/Enrollment Report
Esther Hayslett
The DPP will report to the board at this time.
8.C.
Personnel Report
Chantal Joyce
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)).
8.D.
Student Board Member Report
Hannah Phillips
8.E.
Superintendent's Report
Jason Booher
The Superintendent will report to the board at this time.
9.
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.
9.A.
Board Meeting Minutes
Randy Phillips
9.B.
Invoices
Amber Minor
9.C.
International Thespian Festival "Send A Troupe" Grant
Seeking approval to apply for a "Send A Troupe" Grant to cover the registration costs for students, teachers, and chaperones to attend the International Thespian Festival in Indiana in Summer of 2025. Additional information is attached.
Registration Fees are approx. $1000 per student/$900 per adult. If we receive the grant, it would cover this cost to take our entire troupe. The Grant itself will cover up to $10,000 to send a group.
9.D.
Out of State Trip
Erica Ashford
Seeking approval for the annual reward trip to Kings Island in May for KMS and HS band students.
Students will pay for ticket and transportation.
9.E.
FFA Week Proclamation
Kendra Rowland
Mercer County FFA is requesting that Mr. Booher sign the Proclamation that declares Feb 15-22 as National FFA Week in Mercer County
9.F.
Baseball Spring Trip
Spencer Tatum
The MCSHS baseball team is requesting to take a trip to Knoxville, TN during Spring Break from April 3-April 5.
Trip will be paid by MCSHS Baseball Booster Club.
9.G.
FCCLA National meeting in Orlando, FL
Aimee Darland
Annual National Leadership Conference, funded by FCCLA.
An estimated 7 students will attend. The conference is July 5-11. Students will fly to Orlando.
9.H.
Leave Report
Chantal Joyce
10.
Action Items for Discussion
Randy Phillips
The following items require board action, but do not require a roll call vote for approval.
10.A.
2025-2026 Staffing Guidelines
Amber Minor
Please see the attached proposed 2025-26 Staffing Guidelines.
11.
Action Items for Roll Call Vote
Randy Phillips
The following items require board action and a roll call vote for approval.
11.A.
2025-26 Preliminary SBDM Allocations
Amber Minor
Please see the attached 2025-26 Preliminary SBDM Allocations. After approval, these will be released to the SBDM Councils before March 1st. Final Allocations will be updated in September.
11.B.
Mowing Bids
Will Carlton
Recommendation to accept bid from Homescapes LLC.
12.
Adjournment
Randy Phillips
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