Elizabethtown Independent
December 11, 2023 6:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
I. CALL TO ORDER
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The December 11, 2023 Regular Board Meeting is called to order. 

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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"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
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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.

Actions Taken

Order #13355 - Motion Passed:  Approve board meeting agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mr. Wade Barnes.

Member Votes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Yes
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mr. Wade Barnes Yes
IV. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Students of the Month

IV.A. STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
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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

 

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Discussion

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
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Discussion

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
Actions Taken

Order #13356 - Motion Passed:  Approve Consent Agenda items passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Godfrey and a second by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen.

Member Votes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Yes
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mr. Wade Barnes Yes
VI.A. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF SBDM WRITTEN REPORTS
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Attached are the SBDM Written Reports from EHS, TKS, MES and HH for your review.

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VI.B. APPROVE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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Attached are the Board Meeting Minutes for November 20, 2023

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VI.C. APPROVE FUND-RAISING REQUESTS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
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Attached are the fundraising requests for the 2023-2024 school year from Elizabethtown High School.

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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)
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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.

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VI.E. APPROVE REQUEST FOR EARLY GRADUATION DUE TO HARDSHIP
VI.F. APPROVE MES BETA CLUB SPONSOR
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VI.G. APPROVE MOA BETWEEN EIS AND ARMY CAREER SKILLS PROGRAM
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VI.H. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF $1000 DONATION FOR FRYSC
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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
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VI.J. APPROVE JROTC PROGRAM AT ELIZABETHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
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Mr. Ben Monnett is requesting approval to have a JROTC Program at Elizabethtown High School. Please see attached. 

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VII. THE SUPERINTENDENT HAS INFORMED THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE SINCE THE LAST BOARD MEETING
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VIII. CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
VIII.A. APPROVE INITIAL BG1
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Actions Taken

Order #13357 - Motion Passed:  Approve Initial BG1 passed with a motion by Mr. Wade Barnes and a second by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen.

Member Votes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Yes
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mr. Wade Barnes Yes
Discussion

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
Actions Taken

Order #13358 - Motion Passed:  Approve Design passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Godfrey and a second by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen.

Member Votes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Yes
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mr. Wade Barnes Yes
IX. INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS - PRIDe Program
Derek Pfeiffer
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Discussion

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
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Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Yes
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mr. Wade Barnes Yes
X.B. APPROVE REVISED DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS JOB DESCRIPTION
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Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Yes
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mr. Wade Barnes Yes
X.C. APPROVE PURCHASE OF NEW SCHOOL BUS
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Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Yes
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mr. Wade Barnes Yes
XI. NEW BUSINESS
XII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Discussion

Mr. Mullins gave a brief report of events in the District over the past couple of weeks.

XII.A. ATTENDANCE REPORT
Travis Gay
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Discussion

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
Actions Taken

Order #13362 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Godfrey and a second by Mr. Wade Barnes.

Member Votes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Yes
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mr. Wade Barnes Yes