I.
CALL TO ORDER
The August 21, 2023 Regular Board Meeting is called to order.
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
"I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL"
III.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING AGENDA
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 #13331 - Motion Passed: Approve board meeting agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mr. Wade Barnes.
Mr. Paul Godfrey
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Yes
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Mrs. Kimbley Iman
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Absent
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Ms. Heather Sharpensteen
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Yes
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Mr. Guy Wallace
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Yes
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Mr. Wade Barnes
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Yes
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IV.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Recognition of Beta Club National Winners.
IV.A.
EHS Beta Club
Elizabethtown High School Senior Beta Club
2023 National Beta Award Winners
1 st place National Champions Trading Pin Design-Chloe Hornback & Eva Ramsey
2 nd place Digital Art – Eva Ramsey
2 nd place Painting – Michelle Zheng
3 rd place Apparel Design – Eva Ramsey & Chloe Hornback
3 rd place Quilling – Eva Ramsey
3 rd place Recyclable Art – Charles Thompkins
4 th place On-site Drawing – Sophia Todd
5 th place Freshman Problem Solving – Kevin Tse, Lex Bratcher, Jake Hubbard, & Luke Medley
5 th place 9 th Grade Math – Kevin Tse
6 th place Animation – Mason Baldwin, Eva Ramsey & Preston Smith
10 th place Recyclable Art – Cayleb Brangers
IV.B.
Recognize Sophia Todd, Miss Kentucky Teen
Representative Steve Bratcher
V.
PUBLIC COMMENT
VI.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Order #13332 - Motion Passed: APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Godfrey and a second by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen.
Mr. Paul Godfrey
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Yes
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Mrs. Kimbley Iman
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Absent
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Ms. Heather Sharpensteen
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Yes
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Mr. Guy Wallace
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Yes
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Mr. Wade Barnes
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Yes
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VI.A.
Acknowledge Receipt of SBDM Written Reports
Attached are the SBDM Written Reports from EHS, TKS, MES HH, and PA for your review.
VI.B.
Approve Board Meeting Minutes
Attached are the Board Meeting Minutes from the July 5, 2023, July 11, 2023, Special Board Meetings, July 17, 2023 Regular Board Meeting and the July 19, 2023 Special Board Meeting for approval.
VI.C.
Approve Administrative Stipend for Chase Goff for Acting Superintendent
VI.D.
Approve Emergency Certification
Mrs. Derisa Hindle is requesting approval for an Emergency Teaching Certification for a High School Science Teacher, a High School PE/Health Teacher, and an Elementary School (2nd grade) teacher. Postings to attract and employ teachers in these positions were placed on the Kentucky Employment Placement Service (KEPS) and on the district's application software (TalentEd), and on vacancy announcements throughout the district. The best candidate for the science position is a current substitute willing to teach in this role for the entire school year who taught similar classes on an Emergency Teaching Certification last school year. The best candidate for the High School PE/Health is currently working to get into a Master's program in order to gain full certification with the Education Professional Standards Board. The best candidate for the Elementary Teacher taught last year on an Emergency Teaching Certificate and is working toward full certification with the Education Professional Standards Board.
We are also requesting approval for an Emergency Substitute Teaching Certification Renewals for the following individuals:
Amanda Bartholomew
Claudia Black
Cindy Gellhaus
Carol George
Abby Henson
Carissa Hill
Michelle Hill
Andrea Huff
Barbara Johnson
Jonas Larkin
Gail Lovisone
Chris Mudd
Clayton Patton
Patricia Pruitt
Willard Rice
Pamela Rose
Krista Salsman
Laura Urey
We are also requesting approval for an Emergency Substitute Teaching Certification for the following individuals:
Sean Kennedy
Heather Sallie
Sarah Youngblood
Postings for substitute teachers are found on our district's application software (TalentEd).
VI.E.
Approve Superintendent Contract
VI.F.
Approve receipt of grants from Project Prevent and Sources of Strength
We have received the following two grants:$1,000 from Project Prevent and $3,000 from Brothers Run. I believe these need to be on the board agenda.
Congratulations!
The Project Prevent Safe*PLACE Non-Competitive Grant Proposal in the amount of $1,000 has been approved for the Elizabethtown Independent School District to purchase SEL materials, fidgets and mindfulness tools, and resources and activity materials for Sources of Strength and Restorative Practices.
Once the purchases have been made and finalized, please submit ONE reimbursement request for up to $1,000 with supporting documentation (copy of POs, invoices, receipts, etc.) to me on or before September 15, 2023. Please make sure orders will arrive in time to submit for reimbursement documentation and also review shipping charges for your orders. The district will be responsible for any amount that exceeds the $1000.
Due to the closeout of the Project Prevent Year 4 budget, NO EXCEPTIONS will be accepted after the September 14th deadline. Thanks for your help and understanding.
Reimbursement requests should be emailed to kellie.thompson@grrec.org.
Please let me know if you have additional questions.
Kellie Thompson
Hi Travis,
Thank you so much for your kind words and your enthusiasm and passion for the Sources of Strength Program. We are so excited to see this program implemented at TK Stone Middle School and are happy to make a donation of $3,000 to your Sources of Strength Program. If you would like to send me the address of where to mail the check and the payee name for the check, we'll get it out to you in the next few days.
VI.G.
Approve Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and claims (Those Paid Since Last Meeting for July, 2023 and from special accounts)
Attached are the Treasurer's Monthly Report for July, 2023 (subject to audit) and payment of bills and claims as listed on the Board's Orders of the Treasurer.
VI.H.
Approve MOA between EIS and KECSAC
VI.I.
Approve the Hardship Graduation Application
Hardship Graduation applications are viewable only by Board Members.
VI.J.
Approve KEDC Membership
VI.K.
Approve ARC Committee for the 2023-2024 school year
VI.L.
Approve EIS Section 504 Procedures for Student Services
Motion to adopt Elizabethtown Independent Schools Section 504 Policies and Procedures in compliance with 34 CFR §104.33. Please see attached
VI.M.
Approve contract with Architects to review specs and supervise install of EHS Turf
VI.N.
Approve BG1-23-217 revised for EHS HVAC Project
VI.O.
Approve Fundraiser Request for EHS
VI.P.
Acknowledge Receipt of the District Data Security Update
VII.
THE SUPERINTENDENT HAS INFORMED THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE SINCE THE LAST BOARD MEETING
VIII.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
IX.
INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS
IX.A.
Attendance/Enrollment Update
Travis Gay
Mr. Travis Gay, will present and discuss 2023-2024 Enrollment and Attendance numbers for the first days of school.
Mr. Gay presented enrollment and attendance numbers for the 2023-2024 school year thus far. Guest had a question regarding Panther Online Learning. Mr. Goff explained that there are unique situations like Home Hospital that would require that, but in general no longer available.
X.
ACTION ITEMS
XI.
NEW BUSINESS
XII.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Mr. Goff spoke about Connected Classrooms and Active Panels for the schools. The first part of that was updated computers in classrooms. Then all classrooms were given updated Active Panels. Mr. Goff showed a video about EIS Connected Learning.
XIII.
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING SPECIFIC MATTERS AS OUTLINED IN KRS 61.810 (if needed)
Order #13333 - Motion Passed: Executive session for the purpose of a legal matter passed with a motion by Mr. Wade Barnes and a second by Mr. Paul Godfrey.
Mr. Paul Godfrey
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Yes
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Mrs. Kimbley Iman
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Absent
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Ms. Heather Sharpensteen
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Yes
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Mr. Guy Wallace
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Yes
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Mr. Wade Barnes
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Yes
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Order #13334 - Motion Passed: Resume regular session passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mr. Wade Barnes.
Mr. Paul Godfrey
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Yes
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Mrs. Kimbley Iman
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Absent
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Ms. Heather Sharpensteen
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Yes
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Mr. Guy Wallace
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Yes
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Mr. Wade Barnes
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Yes
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XIV.
ADJOURNMENT
Order #13335 - Motion Passed: ADJOURNMENT passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mr. Wade Barnes.
Mr. Paul Godfrey
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Yes
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Mrs. Kimbley Iman
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Absent
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Ms. Heather Sharpensteen
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Yes
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Mr. Guy Wallace
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Yes
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Mr. Wade Barnes
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Yes
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