Crittenden County
November 14, 2023 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting
I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS
Rationale

Crittenden County School District Mission Statement
"To empower every student to become a productive, lifelong learner who contributes to the community in meaningful and positive ways."

I.A. Call to Order
Chair
I.A.1. Welcome
Chair
I.B. Consider Approval of the November 14, 2023 Agenda
Rationale

A Board member if so desired may pull an consent item. It does not take a motion or a majority vote. The time to do this is prior to the approval of the agenda.

Actions Taken

Order #7083 - Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the Agenda for the November 14, 2023 Crittenden County Board of Education Meeting with any changes voiced including the addendum and lifting of items from the consent section for discussion passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

II. PRESENTATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
Chair
II.A. Rocket Way Students of the Month - Tiffany Blazina
Rationale

  • CCES – Jake Morse
  • CCES – Laura Cummings
  • CCMS – Sadie Green
  • CCHS – Tyler Belt

II.B. Heart of Rocket Recognition - Tiffany Blazina
II.C. PBIS Fidelity Award - Cristy Tomes
II.D. Test Scores - Principals
Rationale

  • CCES continues to show growth.  Once again, CCES has earned a Green overall performance rating.  CCES is ranked 215 out of 719 elementary schools in the state of Kentucky.  This puts CCES in the top 30% of all KY elementary schools. Overall Indicator Rating 75.8.

  • CCMS is a Blue school.  In the state of Kentucky, CCMS ranked 26 out of 318 which puts us in the top 10% of middle schools. This is definitely something to celebrate. Overall Indicator 79.2.
  • CCHS is Orange status. Overall Indicator Rating 51.7.

III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (NO BOARD ACTION)
Chair
III.A. Director/School
III.A.1. SBDM Meeting Minutes
Rationale

CCES SBDM - September 19, 2023

CCMS SBDM - October 25, 2023

III.A.2. Attendance Report
III.A.3. Monthly Food Service Report
III.A.4. Technology Report
III.B. Remarks by Citizens
Rationale

Crittenden County Board of Education Policy 01.45 states,

"District employees and
members of the public may address the Board during the period set aside by the Board without submitting an item for the agenda. No action shall be taken during this portion of the meeting on issues raised by employees or the public unless deemed an emergency by the Board..."

Please note: Speakers are asked to step up to podium, state name, and be recognized by the Chairman. Speakers will not be allowed to make any disparaging or critical remarks about individuals or employees of the District. Critical comments or complaints are processed through the District's complaint procedures, which afford the individual to whom comments or complaints are directed, the opportunity for response and due process. Time limits will be set by chair if necessary to expedite the meeting.

III.C. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent
III.C.1. Notice to Board on Personnel
Superintendent
III.C.1.a. Employment - Certified
Superintendent
III.C.1.b. Employment - Classified
Superintendent
Rationale

Tammi Head, District Payroll/Benefits Clerk, effective October 25, 2023

Alayna York, Substitute Food Service, effective October 30, 2023

III.C.1.c. Extra Duties
Rationale

Shayann Board, Home Hospital Teacher, effective November 2, 2023

III.C.1.d. Reassignment
Rationale

Dr. Melissa Quertermous from CCHS Principal to CCHS English Teacher effective October 24, 2023 for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year           

III.C.1.e. Resignation
Superintendent
Rationale

Lacey Schrock, Instructional Supervisor, effective December 1, 2023                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

III.C.2. Caldwell County ATC Enrollment
III.C.3. Indicator 12 Report
III.C.4. CBE Back on Track Reports
III.C.5. School Building Revenue Bonds Events Schedule
III.C.6. Superintendent's News
Rationale

* CCHS Cheerleaders 2nd at Regionals

* Lunch & Learn

* Outstanding Veteran’s Day Program

* McDonald’s Outstanding Teacher – Elizabeth Rodriguez

Presentation will be at the end of November.  There were 1750 nominations.  Mrs. Rodriguez will get a $100 Visa gift card, Best Teacher Ever Coffee Mug and 25 McDonalds coupons to “Teach it Forward” for outstanding student achievement.

*Attendance is still a struggle.  The district has lots of illness going around. 

* Benefits Fair on October 24th seemed to be enjoyed by everyone.  Next year, it will be at the Elementary School. 

*2nd Resource Officer will be starting soon.  He only needs two more steps (drug test and polygraph) for him to start.  Then he has a year to get the SRO training completed.

IV. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS
IV.A. Consider Approval to Spread the Superintendent's Report on the Record
Actions Taken

Order #7084 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to spread the Superintendent's Report on the record passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

IV.B. Consider Approval of the October 24, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
Actions Taken

Order #7085 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the October 24, 2023 Board Meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

V. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Rationale

Notice: All matters listed under consent are considered by the Board to be routine or sufficiently supported by prior or accompanying reference materials and information as to not require additional discussion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes on the motion unless members of the Board request specific items to be discussed, added to, or deleted from the consent for separate action.

Actions Taken

Order #7086 - Motion Passed:  Motion to approve and/or ratify consent items passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

V.A. Operations Items
V.A.1. Monthly Financial Report
V.A.2. Regular Bills and Salaries
V.A.3. Fundraisers
Rationale

CCES STLP

Santa Pictures – December 2023

 

Lady Rocket Basketball

Meet the Rockets Cake Auction – November 18, 2023

 

CCMS Speech

Entry fees – Nov. 18, Jan. 27, and Feb. 3, 2024

 

CCHS FBLA

Shirts for club – November 14 – January 5, 2024

 

CCES Academic Team

I AM THANKFUL – Nov. 16-20, 2023

Candy gram – Dec. 1-13, 2023

Valentine candy gram – Feb. 1-23, 2024

 

V.A.4. Facility Use Agreement - Madisonville Community College
Rationale

Facility Use Agreement – Madisonville Community College to use Rocket Arena on March 23, 2024 and August 17, 2024 for regulatory training

VI. APPROVAL OF BOARD ACTION ITEMS
VI.A. Consider Approval of Declaring the Food Services Duke 10 Ft. Warmer Serving Line as Surplus
Actions Taken

Order #7087 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of declaring the Food Services Duke 10 ft. warmer serving line as surplus passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

VI.B. Consider Approval of a Shortened School Day for A Student
Actions Taken

Order #7088 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of a shortened school day from 8:15 AM to 2:15 PM on Monday thru Friday for one (1) Student (Student ID # 2120743237) for the 2023-2024 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.C. Consider Approval of the Calendar Committee for the 2024-2025 School Year
Rationale

Principal – Josh Cook

Principal – Sarah Riley

District Administrator – Diana Lusby

District Administrator – Tiffany Blazina

BOE Member – Tim Grau

CCES Parent – Aaron Brown

CCMS Parent – Kristi Drury

CCHS Parent – Shelley Singleton

CCES Teacher – Mollie Tabor

CCMS Teacher – Jessica DeBurgo

CCHS Teacher – Laura Poindexter

District Classified- Bridgette Porter

CCES Classified Employee – Rheanda DeBoe

CCMS Classified Employee – Heidi Hicks

CCHS Classified Employee – Stacy McKinney

Community Member – Allison Evans

Community Member – Shanna West

Community Member – Monica Lovell

Actions Taken

Order #7089 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Calendar Committee for the 2024-2025 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.D. Consider Approval of the Bid for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project
Actions Taken

Order #7090 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Bid for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition to M.P. Lawson Construction in the amount of 8,543,000.00 plus alternate bids making the total $8,678,00.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

VI.E. Consider Approval of the Agreement with MP Lawson Construction for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project
Actions Taken

Order #7091 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the agreement with M.P. Lawson Construction for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.F. Consider Approval to Recess the Regular Board Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #7092 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to recess the regular board meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

VI.G. Consider Approval to Reconvene the Regular Board Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #7093 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to reconvene the regular board meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

VI.H. Consider Approval of the Resolution Authorizing a Contract, Rent and Lease with the Crittenden County District Finance Corporation
Rationale

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CRITTENDEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY, CONFIRMING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FROM THE KENTUCKY SCHOOL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH SAID COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CRITTENDEN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION AND ANY FURTHER NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS; APPROVING CERTAIN ARCHITECTS' PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT; AND APPROVING THE PLAN OF FINANCING THE COST OF SAID PROJECT.                                                                                                                

Actions Taken

Order #7094 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of a resolution authorizing a contract, rent and lease with the Crittenden County School District Finance Corporation in connection with the School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 and approving all other documents in connection with the bonds passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

VI.I. Consider Approval of a Revised BG-1 for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project
Actions Taken

Order #7095 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the revised BG-1 for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project in the amount of $10,782,265.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.J. Consider Approval of the Synergy Test and Balance Proposal for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project
Actions Taken

Order #7096 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Synergy Test and Balance Proposal for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.K. Consider Approval of the Performance Commissioning Agency Subcontract Agreement
Actions Taken

Order #7097 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Performance Commissioning Agency Subcontract Agreement for commissioning services for HVAC, and lighting controls for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project in the amount of $19,950.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

VI.L. Consider Approval of the Associated Engineers, Inc. Proposal for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project
Actions Taken

Order #7098 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Associated Engineers, Inc. Proposal for $49,449.00 for structural special inspections and testing for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.M. Consider Approval of Hiring a DAC/Program Coordinator/Striving Readers Coach through the end of the 2023-2024 school year
Actions Taken

Order #7099 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the hiring of a DAC/ Program Coordinator/Striving Readers Coach through the end of the 2023-2024 school year (1/2 paid by Striving Readers and ½ by Title I) passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.N. Consider Approval of the Mission, Vision, and Core Values for the Crittenden County School District
Rationale

Vision:  To Launch students to personal success in an ever-evolving world.

Mission:  Committed to Cultivating Success.

Core Values:

            Kids First:  We put students at the heart of every decision.

             Excellence:  We strive to be better tomorrow than we are today.

             Relationships:  We nurture positive connections by treating others with empathy, compassion                  and respect.

             Safety:  We prioritize the physical and mental well-being of our Rocket family.

             Tradition:  We take pride in our identity as Rockets by honoring our history as we invest in our                 future.

Actions Taken

Order #7100 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the mission, vision, and core values for the Crittenden County School District passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

VI.O. Consider Approval of a Position for a Crittenden County Middle School Special Education Teacher and Crittenden County Middle School Special Education Instruction Assistant
Actions Taken

Order #7101 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of position for a Crittenden County Middle School Special Education Teacher and a Crittenden County Middle School Special Education Instructional Assistant for the remainder of the school year (paid by ESSER funds) passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

VII. ADJOURN
Actions Taken

Order #7102 - Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.