Pendleton County
January 12, 2026 6:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
I.A. Approve Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #26-10689 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Buerkley's recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Derek Brown and a second by Mrs. Laura Schack.

I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
I.C. Mission Statement
I.D. Moment of Silence
I.E. Great News
II. Communications
II.A. Audience Comments
II.B. Board Member Comments
II.C. Superintendent Report
II.D. Board Member Appreciation Recognition
II.E. Personnel Actions
II.F. Written Communications & Reports
II.F.1. DPP Report
II.F.2. Transportation Monthly Trip Reports
II.F.3. Public Relations Report
II.G. PCHS Trip Request--Contemporary Arts Center
II.H. Maintenance & Technology Reports
II.I. Monthly Financial Report
III. Action Agenda
III.A. Emergency Certification
Rationale

Attached is a memo from Jennifer Pierce, Director of Finance and Human Resources, regarding approval of emergency certification request for a new hire.

Efforts were made to recruit fully and highly qualified teachers for Pendleton County Schools.  However, when a fully certified teacher cannot be located for a position, leeway from the EPSB and the KDE has been granted to school districts to hire teachers under an emergency certificate. 

All employees are aware they must seek educational courses before being fully certified or before any opportunities for future employment may be granted. 

This request would allow us to fill a vacancy created by a mid-year retirement.

I would recommend approval of the emergency certification request as presented.

Actions Taken

Order #26-10690 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Buerkley's recommendation to approve the emergency certification request as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Kevin Barnard and a second by Mrs. Amber Beebe.

IV. Discussion
IV.A. 2026-27 Draft Budget
V. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #26-10691 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Buerkley's recommendation to approve the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Kevin Barnard and a second by Mr. Derek Brown.

V.A. Board Meeting Minutes
V.B. Orders of the Treasurer
V.C. Treasurer Report
V.D. Leave of Absence Requests
VI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #26-10692 - Motion Passed:  A recommendation to adjourn passed with a motion by Mrs. Laura Schack and a second by Mrs. Amber Beebe.