I.
CALL TO ORDER
The December 11, 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 #13355 - 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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Yes
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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
Students of the Month
IV.A.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Please see the attached write-ups for the Students of the Month
EHS - Alex Evans
TKS -Kelsey Wayne
HH - Charlie Wolfgram
MES -Ayana Young
PA - Arya Armstrong
TKS's Student of the Month is Kelsey Wayne. Ms. Janes read a list of her accomplishments and quotes from her teachers. PA's Student of the Month is Arya Armstrong. Ms. Kuhn read a list of her accomplishments and quotes from her teachers. HH's Student of the Month is Charlie Wolfgram. Mr. Howell read a list of her accomplishments and quotes from her teachers. MES's Student of the Month is Ayana Young. Ms. Goodman read a list of her accomplishments and quotes from her teachers. EHS's Student of the Month is Alex Evans. Mr. Monnett read a list of her accomplishments and quotes from her teachers.
IV.B.
ELEVATE ETOWN AWARD WINNERS
Derisa Hindle
Ms. Hindle informed the Board of the November recipients and read a brief description of their nomination.
V.
PUBLIC COMMENT
VI.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Order #13356 - Motion Passed: Approve 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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Yes
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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 and HH for your review.
VI.B.
APPROVE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Attached are the Board Meeting Minutes for November 20, 2023
VI.C.
APPROVE FUND-RAISING REQUESTS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Attached are the fundraising requests for the 2023-2024 school year from Elizabethtown High School.
VI.D.
APPROVE TREASURER'S MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS (THOSE PAID SINCE LAST MEETING FOR NOVEMBER 2023 AND SPECIAL ACCOUNTS)
Attached are the Treasurer's Monthly Report for November 2023 (subject to audit) and payment of bills and claims as listed on the Board's Orders of the Treasurer.
VI.E.
APPROVE REQUEST FOR EARLY GRADUATION DUE TO HARDSHIP
VI.F.
APPROVE MES BETA CLUB SPONSOR
VI.G.
APPROVE MOA BETWEEN EIS AND ARMY CAREER SKILLS PROGRAM
VI.H.
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF $1000 DONATION FOR FRYSC
JEREMY PARDINI DONATED 20, $50 WALMART CARDS TO FRYSC TO ASSIST WITH CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR STUDENTS IN NEED.
VI.I.
APPROVE 2024 MEETING DATES FOR ELIZABETHTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION
VI.J.
APPROVE JROTC PROGRAM AT ELIZABETHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Ben Monnett is requesting approval to have a JROTC Program at Elizabethtown High School. Please see attached.
VII.
THE SUPERINTENDENT HAS INFORMED THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE SINCE THE LAST BOARD MEETING
VIII.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
VIII.A.
APPROVE INITIAL BG1
Order #13357 - Motion Passed: Approve Initial BG1 passed with a motion by Mr. Wade Barnes 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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Yes
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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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Greg Hosfeld presented. He went over the BG1 and Design for the TKS Renovation. Mr. Wallace asked how many new classrooms. He said at least 10, but many of the new rooms are resource rooms, which are needed according to KDE.
VIII.B.
APPROVE DESIGN
Order #13358 - Motion Passed: Approve Design 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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Yes
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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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IX.
INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS - PRIDe Program
Derek Pfeiffer
Mr. Derek Pfeiffer presented and explained the PRIDe Program and what it offers to students. Quesean Tatem, a current student in the program, shared what this program has meant to him and how it has benefitted him in his situation.
X.
ACTION ITEMS
X.A.
APPROVE EHS/TKS W.E.L.L. TEAM LEAD JOB DESCRIPTION
Cain Alvey
Order #13359 - Motion Passed: Approve EHS and TKS W.E.L.L. Team Lead Job Description 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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Yes
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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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X.B.
APPROVE REVISED DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS JOB DESCRIPTION
Order #13360 - Motion Passed: Approve revised Director of Building and Grounds Job Description passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mrs. Kimbley Iman.
Mr. Paul Godfrey
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Yes
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Mrs. Kimbley Iman
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Yes
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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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X.C.
APPROVE PURCHASE OF NEW SCHOOL BUS
Order #13361 - Motion Passed: Approve purchase of new school bus for $164,607.00 from Bluegrass International passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen 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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Yes
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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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XI.
NEW BUSINESS
XII.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Mr. Mullins gave a brief report of events in the District over the past couple of weeks.
XII.A.
ATTENDANCE REPORT
Travis Gay
Mr. Gay introduced Amanda Shine, Family Resource Coordinator and said that as of today, they had helped 500 children with Christmas gifts for this Holiday Season. Mr. Gay went over the Attendance report and offered to answer Board questions.
XIII.
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING SPECIFIC MATTERS AS OUTLINED IN KRS 61.810 (if needed)
XIV.
ADJOURNMENT
Order #13362 - Motion Passed: Adjournment passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Godfrey 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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Yes
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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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