THE APRIL 17, 2023 REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE ELIZABETHTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION IS CALLED TO ORDER

Pursuant to EIS Board Policy 01.45 Board Meeting Agenda, as part of the official agenda for each regular board meeting, the Superintendent shall prepare a consent agenda of routine business items.  Prior to the approval of the agenda, the members of the board may request to "pull" any item from the consent agenda and place the item on the action agenda for further discussion and review.

Order #13287 - Motion Passed:  Approve Board Meeting Agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mrs. Kimbley Iman.

Elizabethtown High School - Jase Hawkins

TK STone Middle School- Will Bennett

Helmwood Heights - Aliviah Green

Morningside Elementary - AJ Dean

Panther Academy - Aliviah Green

Panther Place - KeAjah Jackson

Olivia Norris from TKS placed 6th at State Governor's Cup in written composition

The TKS FPS team (Lily Gay, Quinn Berkshire, Tinley Carroll, Meredith Dyer) placed 2nd at region and advanced to State as well.  

Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated the first full week of May, from May 8 through May 12, 2023 with National Teacher Appreciation Day slated for Tuesday, May 9. 

Below is a resolution declaring Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12 and Teacher Appreciation Day, May 9, 2023.  

This resolution will be presented to each school building in appreciation for the services and many contributions of our teachers.

RESOLUTION

TEACHER   APPRECIATION   WEEK

WHEREAS,  America  depends  upon  successful schools to meet the needs of every child, and

WHEREAS,  America's schools are experiencing a transformation in how teaching and learning occurs, and

WHEREAS,  Kentucky  has implemented the most dramatic reform of schools ever legislated in America, and

WHEREAS,  teachers  are  challenged daily to implement reform by reaching  out  to  every student regardless of ability, interest in  learning,  social  or  economic  background, handicap, race, religion, creed, or ethnic  origin,  and  to  provide  the assistance   and   guidance   necessary  for  full  intellectual development, and

WHEREAS,  each  of  us  can  recall  the personal attention that teachers  gave  to  us as we made important decisions during the formative years of our lives, and

WHEREAS,  teachers  are  molding lives and shaping the future of our next generation, and

WHEREAS,  teachers in the Elizabethtown Independent Schools are among the best in the nation and deserve the deepest respect and admiration of our citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE  BE  IT RESOLVED that the Elizabethtown Board of Education recognizes May 8-12, 2023, as Teacher Appreciation Week and May 9, 2023 as National Teacher Appreciation Day. This is a time for public recognition of the contributions provided by the teacher toward the development of this community and for the influence of the teacher upon the lives of each of us.

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Guy Wallace, Chairman

Elizabethtown Board of Education

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Kelli Bush, Superintendent

Elizabethtown Independent Schools

Order #13288 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mrs. Kimbley Iman.

Order #13289 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Godfrey and a second by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen.

Order #13290 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS passed with a motion by Mrs. Kimbley Iman and a second by Mr. Wade Barnes.

Attached are the SBDM Written Reports from Elizabethtown High School, T.K. Stone Middle School, Helmwood Heights Elementary, Morningside Elementary and Panther Academy for review.

• EHS March 2023 Minutes - Google Docs.pdf
• March 2023 SBDM Minutes.pdf
• mes sbdm.pdf
• TKS SBDM.pdf

Attached are the minutes from the April 17, 2023 Regular Board Meeting and May 8, 2023 Special Board Meeting.

• MeetingMinutes03202023.pdf
• MeetingMinutes03282023.pdf
• MeetingMinutes04172023 (2).rtf

Attached are the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims (those paid since last meeting, for March, 2023).  Attached are the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report (Overview), Balance Sheet, Monthly Report, Cash Flow, Reconciliation Register, and Vendor List.

• 4-11-2023 AP CHECK RECONCILIATION REGISTER.pdf
• 4-11-2023 VENDOR INVOICE LIST.pdf
• MARCH 23 BALANCE SHEET.pdf
• march 23 cash flow.pdf
• MARCH 23 MONTHLY REPORT.pdf

• D_SKM558e23030614070pdf_0.pdf

Please see the attached MOUs.

• 2023-03-28 08-31.pdf
• 2023-04-05 07-24.pdf

For the past several years the Elizabethtown Board of Education has provided a total student accident insurance policy thru R.J. Roberts, Inc.  This policy is a secondary policy that reimburses parents for all "out of pocket" medical expenses, including deductibles.  Said policy also provides coverage for all the students involved in all school/district sponsored activities, as well as coverage for athletes during off-season training and out-of-state trips.  This student accident plan is endorsed by KSBA and KHSAA.  KHSAA provides catastrophic insurance for athletes for 10 years from the date of injury.

The cost to renew this program (including preschool) for 2023-2024 school year to include $7,500,000 Catastrophic Limit is:  Cost of policy $39,538.60

The cost to renew this program (including preschool) for 2022-23 school year to include $7,500,000 Catastrophic Limit was:  total Cost $39538.60

• img04062023_0001.pdf

• img04062023_0002.pdf

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTER FROM MARTY ADAMS, NUTRITION SERVICE COORDINATOR

EIS board policy 98.1132 states "Students who experience extreme health or economic hardship may apply for assistance with graduation requirements for hardship reasons".  Attached are Hardship Graduation for Early Graduation requesting approval for early graduation.  These students meet all of the requirements for early graduation.  Mrs. Bush has reviewed these applications and is recommending board approval.

Please see the attached agreement, recommended by Chase Goff, Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning

• Service Agreement_Etown Independent Schools (1).pdf
• Strategic Plan Launch Video Logistic Template - Google Docs.pdf

On March 14, 2023 the district advertised for architectural services for the T.K. Stone Renovation/Addition Construction Project.  The district received three proposals.  

Rosstarrant Architects

Hafer Architects

Studio Kremer Architects

Recommendation:  Approve/Accept Rosstarrant Architects to serve as the Architectural Firm for the T.K. Stone construction project.

Order #13291 - Motion Passed:  Approve/Accept Rosstarrant Architects to serve as the Architectural Firm for the T.K. Stone construction project passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mr. Paul Godfrey.

On March 14, 2023 the district advertised for Construction Management services for the T.K. Stone Renovation/Addition Construction Project.  The district received two proposals.  

Alliance 

Jenkins Essex

Recommendation:  Approve/Accept Alliance to serve as the Construction Manager for the T.K. Stone construction project.

Order #13292 - Motion Passed:  Approve/Accept Alliance to serve as the Construction Manager for the T.K. Stone construction project passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mr. Wade Barnes.

Please view the presentation at this link: 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Wgv9axcwoqy51I4X9IADxyZ7qqHOaAoKg9KjOwUMkn8/edit?usp=sharing

Or the attached PDF.

• 4.17.23 Board Presentation - PL.pdf

• New Teacher Support Coach Job Description - Google Docs.pdf

Order #13293 - Motion Passed:  Approve New Teacher Support Coach Job Description passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mr. Wade Barnes.

• Elementary Literacy Coach Job Description - Google Docs.pdf

Order #13294 - Motion Passed:  Approve Literacy Coach passed with a motion by Mrs. Kimbley Iman and a second by Mr. Paul Godfrey.

• Elementary Math Coach Job Description - Google Docs.pdf

Order #13295 - Motion Passed:  Approve Elementary Math Coach passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mr. Paul Godfrey.

Order #13296 - Motion Passed:  Motion to move into Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matters, pursuant to KRS 61.810(f) passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Godfrey and a second by Mr. Wade Barnes.

The meeting was adjourned by consensus.