Spencer County
January 28, 2025 6:00 PM
Regular Monthly Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. BOARD MISSION & VISION STATEMENT By working together, Spencer County School District will Make a Difference in the lives of all students. Spencer County Schools will challenge and support all students to become highly effective individuals.
Rationale

The Spencer County Board of Education, in parternship with and in service to our community, will support our school district in engaging student with challenging and meaningful work that will result in high levels of learning.

3. WELCOME OF VISITORS TO MEETING
Rationale

If anyone wishes to address the Board Chair later in the meeting, s/he is asked to complete the blue form titled “Request to Address the Board Chair,” located on the meeting table and return this form to the Board Chair.  Also, please note that we have two brochures located at the entrance door.  One brochure is focused on Finance, while the other brochure is designed to answer questions you may have regarding the Board of Education.

 

4. REVIEW AND ADOPT THE AGENDA
5. ELECTION OF BOARD CHAIR
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LxR_iNoMRazBkWQl2gSnrwas3gtvUMt_?usp=sharing

6. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16nBur3hKlN9opfe_rgO9z_gjSebnoqjT?usp=sharing

7. SELECTION OF LEGAL COUNSEL (BOARD ATTORNEY)
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fD6YcQkkGJwMzqF3n1A3nOb9IlM0Yp6T?usp=sharing

8. SELECTION OF BOARD TREASURER
Rationale

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G_mJ2hCCZw2B2gr9WGUTqb2nwb72Kk1I/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100453405020382416753&rtpof=true&sd=true

9. SELECTION OF BOARD SECRETARY
Rationale

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f9tAE7nay7RGHYHp0mHV0SfDMZ62FXJe/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100453405020382416753&rtpof=true&sd=true

10. RECOGNITIONS
10.A. Row the Boat
10.B. Board of Education Appreciation Month
11. CITIZENS AND DELEGATIONS
Rationale

Members of the public may address the Board without submitting an item for the agenda.  No action will be taken during this portion of the meeting unless deemed an emergency by the Board.  KRS 160.270(2) requires a public comment of at least fifteen minutes. Board rules regarding conduct still apply during the public comment period. Each speaker is requested to limit their presentation to three (3) minutes or less. This time limit may be extended by the Board Chair.  Please note:  Speakers will not be allowed to make disparaging or critical remarks about individuals or employees of the District.  Critical comments or complaints are processed through the District complaint procedures.

12. ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
12.A. Academic Spotlight: Spencer County Elementary
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nKHgLXL3DBWG5BecEP1zkiFX7qES5LmC?usp=sharing

12.B. Academic Report: Winter MAP Overview: Amanda Butler
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LUmqPAmf4O11pK992FtCf-Q_UDvU2du0?usp=sharing

12.C. Superintendent's Report
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LUmqPAmf4O11pK992FtCf-Q_UDvU2du0?usp=sharing

13. ACTION WITH DISCUSSION
13.A. Approval of Board Minutes
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DZW4zAprjYGxbTga1Pzh-r8mS-hwnVcu?usp=sharing

13.B. 2025 Spencer Co Board of Education Meeting Dates
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LQsAhKvF4iqU_sIMD400VTbNf6Yzqi6n?usp=sharing

13.C. 2025-2026 School Calendar (Second Reading)
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wz_QSrl715gMaMiq3kVkUS4L92KIz4jF?usp=sharing

13.D. We Lead Computer Science Memorandum of Understanding
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Z4Tt8wVIGqOW9I2YEyO833iVBlNzzYaH?usp=sharing

13.E. Pay Application #3 Spencer County Early Learning Center
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WrmKBNuo2-ZNn-MOLrAbQ_LdC4Yxo4b0?usp=sharing

13.F. Cafeteria Position
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oRAULzBv_RZ8KVCH_-vJicbfr8zzC2fI?usp=drive_link

14. ACTION BY CONSENT
14.A. Orders of the Treasurer Reports
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/141CaZoKQwCQk3Tiz8O7S8Ph6guhTCSfn?usp=sharing

14.B. School Financial Reports
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-0SUJjOWOxlaPV8Mjw641euNbkHwUTK1?usp=sharing

14.C. District Financial Report
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Pr1oi3ho3z4gn8nOHLdfhQiQA3uE0ZdL?usp=sharing

14.D. Invoices for Approval
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YlzWINHgoEJk4JkOp0HV17tE9Jc0XeoU?usp=sharing

14.E. Field Trips
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YAGL8FjoRPc9I9v_FY5XOf4t9H2jQxx8?usp=sharing

14.F. Fundraiser Approvals
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mF70y90sW_SSnz-fQh8UtsLdP31WKSIN?usp=sharing

14.G. Fees
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Uhm0fnxPQ1OggxHd3PucQ6ZOTEsLAp0Q?usp=sharing

14.H. Surplus Items
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xn6dOL1MIGhM-nByYKxLYdQjwQ_vYVjg?usp=sharing

14.I. Grants
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/120M_sXPBTYkl9GyRYeltACP9FEJ81MTk?usp=sharing

14.J. Maternity Leave Requests
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1--eProqv5o6v0LRo3WkGB0jaWrgkASRK?usp=sharing

14.K. Option 9 Agreement w/ The University of the Cumberlands
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Cf6AiA2vErY4H7pZLboFWrk61E0WMruR?usp=sharing

15. COMMUNICATIONS
15.A. Board Members
15.B. SCEA Update
15.C. Written Communications
15.C.a. Attendance
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Cgi09hZzGQ9CVLx40dt3C50CeRIlC-mZ?usp=sharing

15.C.b. Bus Maintenance Report
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WdyubNLIjYJdHnPvAaxiHImpzN3OIINL?usp=sharing

15.C.c. Building Inspections
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hRN_gniaNGULyyHphrMYBI-tUuZUR4_7?usp=sharing

15.C.d. SBDM Minutes
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qIQJ6bWoDuJDM-b_C5qgbTGNfCX0cGYm?usp=sharing

15.C.e. Health Office Reports
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rrXmVpmeooBO35ThnJjvCmCH4HOARu5A?usp=sharing

15.C.f. Acknowledge Monthly Report and District Employees, Termination, Resignations, and Retirements
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/172uF8U5zZ3_EY1WhlFYzGgj3VuAthpTU?usp=sharing

15.C.g. Open Record Request
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10eySQuAm2J47l8Ki1wMFfflzrTwHR9sd?usp=sharing

15.C.h. Draft Budget
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qzO0P9znXC4u-87kIZNKn6uzBjU6J7Fc?usp=sharing

16. DIALOGUE AND FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS
17. MOTION TO MAKE AGENDA PART OF THE OFFICIAL BOARD MINUTES
18. EXECUTIVE SESSION KRS.61.810 Section (k); meetings which federal or state law specifically require to be conducted in privacy. Spencer County Board of Education, in accordance with KRS 156.577, Section 4; subsection (d) will be having preliminary discussions relating to the evaluation of the Superintendent by the Board or between the Board and Superintendent prior to the summative evaluation; KRS.61.810(b) Considering discussions of specific criteria as a result of site visits by the BOE could potentially affect the value of considered property, a motion to go into Executive Session per KRS.61.810(b) deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency is in order. KRS 61.810 sections (c) and (f), the Spencer County Board of Education will enter into executive session involving pending litigation against, as well as on behalf of the public agency, and to have discussions which might lead to discipline or dismissal of an individual school district employee.
Rationale

KRS.61.810 Section (k); meetings which federal or state law specifically require to be conducted in privacy.  Spencer County Board of Education, in accordance with KRS 156.577, Section 4; subsection (d) will be having preliminary discussions relating to the evaluation of the Superintendent by the Board or between the Board and Superintendent prior to the summative evaluation; 

 

KRS.61.810(b) Considering discussions of specific criteria as a result of site visits by the BOE could potentially affect the value of considered property, a motion to go into Executive Session per KRS.61.810(b) deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency is in order. 

KRS 61.810, Section 1, subsection (c), the Spencer County Board of Education will enter into executive session involving pending litigation (administrative proceeding) involving the public agency.

 

19. ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
20. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
21. ADJOURN BOARD MEETING