Crittenden County
November 14, 2024 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting
I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS
Rationale

Crittenden County School District Mission Statement
"Committed to Cultivating Success"

I.A. Call to Order
Chair
I.A.1. Welcome
Chair
I.B. Consider Approval of the Addendum to the November 14, 2024 Crittenden County Board of Education regular board meeting
Rationale

VI.       APPROVAL OF BOARD ACTION ITEMS                                               

            F.         Consider approval to request Ascendant Facility Partners to develop a General Energy                                Savings Contract scope of work to include CCES restrooms and HVAC

            G.        Consider approval of allowing payroll to send necessary information to K2 Advisors Group                         in consideration of participating in a Section 125 plan which is a Wellness Integrated                                 Medical Plan Expense Reimbursement.  If adopted, this would be optional for                                             Crittenden County School District employees

            H.        Consider approval of the agreement with Blooms N Gardens on April 19, 2025 for                                     Crittenden County High School Prom

VII.     CLOSED SESSION – Potential Litigation

           A.         Consider approval of the Crittenden County Board of Education go into closed session                                 pursuant to the authority of KRS 61.815 and KRS 61.810(1)(c), for discussions regarding                           potential litigation involving the Crittenden County Board of Education.

           B.         Consider approval to reconvene to open session of the Crittenden County Board of                                     Education regular board meeting

 VIII,   ADJOURN

           A.          Adjourn

Actions Taken

Order #7384 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the addendum to the November 14, 2024 Crittenden County Board of Education regular board meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

I.C. Consider Approval of November 14, 2024 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 #7385 - Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the Agenda for the November 14, 2024 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. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

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

CCES – Jolea Sigler

CCES – Tinley Smith

CCMS – Ethan Todd

CCHS – Makayla Harris

II.B. Heart of Rocket Recognition - Tiffany Blazina
Rationale

(Board Member Eric LaRue arrived at the Meeting.)

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

* CCES SBDM – September 17, 2024

* CCMS SBDM - November 6, 2024

* CCHS SBDM – September 19, 2024

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
Rationale

Haylee Henager, Substitute Teacher, effective October 22, 2024

George Cavanah, District Special Education Coordinator, October 23, 2024

Pamela Kirk, Substitute Teacher, effective October 22, 2024

Tressa Koerner, Substitute Teacher, effective November 4, 2024

III.C.1.b. Employment - Classified
Superintendent
Rationale

Pamela Kirk, Substitute Instructional Assistance, effective October 25, 2024

Hannah Hearell, Substitute Office Staff, effective October 28, 2024

Jennifer Belt, Substitute Food Services, effective October 28, 2024

Jan Cox, Substitute Office Staff, effective October 23, 2024

Jennifer Belt, Substitute Instructional Assistant/Office Staff, effective October 23, 2024

Mike Harris, Full Time Substitute Bus Driver, effective October 30, 2024

Tressa Koerner, Substitute Instructional Assistant, effective November 4, 2024

III.C.1.c. Extra Duties
Superintendent
Rationale

Staci Blackburn, CCHS Student Council Advisor, effective October 30, 2024

Jessie Mathieu, CCMS Girls Head Basketball Coach, effective October 30, 2024

Mandy Winders, Home Hospital Teacher, effective November 12, 2024

III.C.1.d. Resignations
Rationale

Madison Champion, CCMS Girls Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 school year

Derrick Ford, CCHS Head Student Council Sponsor, effective October 21, 2024

III.C.2. Monday Memo
III.C.3. Bids
Rationale

Preschool Chairs & Tables – $55.00 to Randy Travis (only bid)

3 office chairs, wooden podium - $7.50 to Wayne Winters (only bid)

III.C.4. Superintendent's News
Rationale

* Gearing up for winter sports

* CCMS Homecoming (tonight)

* Coffee and conversation on November 15th (tomorrow) at Candy’s Kitchen from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

* Board Working Session – December 2nd at 4:30 PM in Rocket Arena Conference Room

* World Kindness Day

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

Order #7386 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to spread the Superintendent's Report on the record passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

IV.B. Consider Approval of the October 22, 2024; November 7, 2024 and November 13, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
Actions Taken

Order #7387 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the October 22, 2024; November 7, 2024 and November 13, 2024 Board Meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

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 #7388 - Motion Passed:  Motion to approve and/or ratify consent items passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

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

CCMS Lady Rocket Basketball

Season Tickets – 2024-2025 season


CCMS PTO

Snow Cones – November 1, 2024 (prior approval)

Sadie Hawkins Dance – February 2025

Laundry detergent sales – January 2-25, 2025


CCHS Sportsman

Dues – November 22 to December 12, 2024

 

CCMS Speech Team

Sponsorship - December 1-19, 2024

 

CCMS & CCHS Speech Team

Bake sale @ H & H – December 7 & December 14, 2024

 

CCHS TSA

Dues – November 15 to December 6, 2024

 

CCHS FCA

T-shirts – November to December 2024

 

CCHS Chess Team

Chess tournament – November 23, 2024

 

CCHS Deca

Membership – November 6 to January 30, 2025

 

CCHS Band

Shirt sales – 24-25 school year

Silent auction/concessions – Christmas Concert

Concessions at Christmas Parade – Dec. 7, 2024

 

CCHS Washington DC Trip

Food Giant carryout - Dec. 20 & Dec. 21, 2024

V.A.4. FMLA/Sick Leave
Rationale

FMLA/Sick Leave – Michael Helms, Bus Mechanic, from September 19, 2024 to November 18, 2024

V.A.5. Crittenden County Schools Essential Workplace Ethics Certification Annual Requirements
VI. APPROVAL OF BOARD ACTION ITEMS
VI.A. Consider Approval of Declaring Preschool Items As Surplus
Actions Taken

Order #7389 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of declaring preschool items as surplus: (1 preschool tech. desk, 3 preschool wooden tables, 2 preschool tech wooden tables, 2 small preschool chairs, 1 wooden toy dollhouse, 1 toy shopping cart, 7 preschool lunch tables and 1 coat hook cubbies) passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

VI.B. Consider Approval of the Modification of the Commonwealth of Kentucky Comprehensive Literacy Round 2, Year 3 Memorandum of Agreement
Actions Taken

Order #7390 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the modification of the Commonwealth of Kentucky Comprehensive Literacy Round 2, Year 3 Memorandum of Agreement for $204,000 from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.C. Consider Approval of Application for Payment # 11 to M.P. Lawson Construction for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project
Actions Taken

Order #7391 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of Application for Payment # 11 to M.P. Lawson Construction in the amount of $223,807.42 for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.D. Consider Approval of Application for Vendor Payment # 11 for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project
Rationale

Rexel                                                   $3,710.41

Schucker’s Ornamental Iron                  $8,000.00

Hanan Supply                                    $69,174.78

Thermal Equipment Sales                 $375,150.00

Midwest Block & Brick                         $1,794.58

Meuth Construction Supply                  $3,052.00

                                                     $460,881.77

Actions Taken

Order #7392 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Application for Vendor Payment # 11 for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

VI.E. Consider Approval of the Service Contract Agreement with Howard D. Happy Company
Actions Taken

Order #7393 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Service Contract Agreement with Howard D. Happy Company for Model ES3015AC to provide service and supplies passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.F. Consider Approval of Requesting Ascendant Facility Partners to Develop a General Energy Savings Contract
Actions Taken

Order #7394 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of requesting Ascendant Facility Partners to develop a General Energy Savings Contract scope of work to include CCES restrooms and HVAC passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

VI.G. Consider Approval to Allow Payroll to Send Necessary Information to K2 Advisors Group
Actions Taken

Order #7395 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to allow payroll to send necessary information to K2 Advisors Group in consideration of participating in a Section 125 plan which is a Wellness Integrated Medical Plan Expense Reimbursement. If adopted, this would be optional for Crittenden County School District employees passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.H. Consider Approval of the Agreement with Blooms n Gardens for Crittenden County High School Prom
Actions Taken

Order #7396 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the agreement with Blooms n Gardens on April 19, 2025 for Crittenden County High School Prom in the amount of $3,000.00 (paid for by CCHS Prom) passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VII. CLOSED SESSION - Potential Litigation
VII.A. Consider Approval for the Crittenden County Board of Education go into Closed Session
Rationale

Closed:  6:05 PM

Actions Taken

Order #7397 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval for the Crittenden County Board of Education go into closed session pursuant to the authority of KRS 61.815 and KRS 61.810(1)(c), for discussions regarding potential litigation involving the Crittenden County Board of Education passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VII.B. Consider Approval to Reconvene to Open Session
Rationale

Opened: 6:28 PM

Actions Taken

Order #7398 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to reconvene to open session of the Crittenden County Board of Education regular board meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

VII.C. Consider Approval for the Board to Authorize the Superintendent to Sign All Necessary Documents to Resolve All Issues with An Employee of the District
Actions Taken

Order #7399 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval for the board to authorize the Superintendent to sign all necessary documents to resolve all issues with an employee of the district passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

VIII. ADJOURN
Actions Taken

Order #7400 - Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.