Elizabethtown Independent
February 19, 2024 6:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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THE FEBRUARY 19, 2024 REGULAR BOARD MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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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 #13372 - Motion Passed:  Approve Meeting Agenda 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
IV. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
IV.A. January Students of the Month
Ben Monnett, Hope Janes, Aaron Howell, Heather Goodman, Carla Kuhn
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EHS:Gabriella Barnes-Brown

TKS: Lily Gay

HH: Daivee Dukes

MES:Yaritza Soto

PA: Beckham Shilts

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Discussion

Mrs. Kuhn shared about Beckham's accomplishments for Panther Academy.


Mr. Howell shared about Daivee's accomplishments for Helmwood Heights Elementary School. 


Mrs. Heather Goodman was unable to share about her students as they were not present. 


Mrs. Janes shared about Lily's accomplishments for TK Stone Middle School.


Mr. Monnett shared about Gabby's accomplishments for Elizabethtown High School. 

IV.B. February Students of the Month
Ben Monnett, Hope Janes, Aaron Howell, Heather Goodman, Carla Kuhn
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EHS: Connor Lynch

TKS: Madden Fisher

HH: Eden Parker

MES: Esli Hernandez

PA: Neeshika Patel

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Discussion

Mrs. Kuhn's student of the month was not present.


Mr. Howell shared about Eden's accomplishments for Helmwood Heights Elementary School. 


Mrs. Heather Goodman was unable to share about her students as they were not present. 


Mrs. Janes shared about Madden's accomplishments for TK Stone Middle School.


Mr. Monnett shared about Connor's accomplishments for Elizabethtown High School. 



IV.C. Altec Challenge Winners
Melissa Mills
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Congratulations to these EHS Students who excelled at the Altec Challenge in December 2023.

Winners: Table Top Bench Tribe

Everett Boyer
Ethan Elmore
Hayden Flores
Cameron Maddle
Lilli Massey
Emma Self (Larue county)
Owen Torres
 
2nd Place:  Plastic Recycling
Nathan Smith
John Purcell
Jack Robinson

Discussion

Mr. Monnett recognized students who were present for their accomplishments. 

IV.D. TKS Y-CLUB RECOGNITION
Rachel Witten/Emily Fox
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TK Stone's Student Y chapter recently returned from KYA as an award winning Premier Delegation, meaning that throughout the 3-day conference, they conducted themselves with excellence, respect, and statesmanship. 
 
The following individuals have also earned additional honors as speakers, bill sponsors, and exceptional delegates at KYA: 
 
- Outstanding Delegate for TKS: Nolan McCrary 
 
- Outstanding Speakers - Vivian Fox & Addilyn Thorn
 
- Bluegrass Bills passed:  
 
Ryne McCrary, Anna Cammack, - White Oak Bill 
 
Addilyn Thorn, Boston McMurtrey - Railroad Safety Bill 
 
- Commonwealth Bills signed into law - Vivian Fox & Jackson Huff - Boat Safety Bill
 
- Clerk for the Bluegrass delegates at the Capitol Annex: Allysa Coogle 
 
- Commonwealth Doorkeeper: Grant Addison
 
- Presiding Officer Candidate: Charlie Proctor 
 
- Conference Life Committee member: Jayley Carroll 
 

IV.E. EHS All State Band Students
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The following students were selected to All-State Bands:
 
Claire Leo Springsteen
Josiah Kennedy
Matthew Ryan
Kenneth Orr

Discussion

Mr. Reginald Smith presented the awards to All-State Band. 

IV.F. JANUARY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
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EHS -Laura Berger

TKS - Kelly Fisher

MES - Alyssa Grunnet

HHES -Lisa Thomas

PA -Caitlin Shilts

VV/GDL/Trans -Ben Stuecker

Student Services - Miranda Burnett

 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1adZ82iO74SqW1j4a01HxKkx0HdS0CtQyZKDpLvoXClk/edit?usp=sharing

V. PUBLIC COMMENT
VI. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Actions Taken

Order #13373 - Motion Passed:   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 the SBDM Written Reports
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VI.B. Approve Board Meeting Minutes
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VI.C. Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and payment of Bills and Claims (Those Paid Since Last Meeting for JANUARY 2024)
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VI.D. APPROVE FUNDRAISING REQUESTS FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
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VI.E. REVIEW AND APPROVE 2024 NUTRITION AND PHYSCIAL ACTIVITY REPORT CARD
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VI.F. APPROVE AMENDED SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 2023-2024
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VI.G. APPROVE TENTATIVE 2024-2025 FUNDING ALLOCATION
VII. THE SUPERINTENDENT HAS ADVISED THE BOARD OF ALL PERSONNEL CHANGES SINCE THE LAST MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ON JANUARY 16, 2024
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VIII. CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
IX. ATTENDANCE REPORT
Travis Gay
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X. FRYSC CPP PRESENTATIONS
Shay Ditto and Amanda Shine
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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1n43fcvLdpBPMPTiIKnIPevfsGHUqpTKht5y8GyS5RnQ/edit?usp=sharing

Discussion

Shay Ditto and Amanda Shine presented. 

X.A. APPROVE FRYSC ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION FOR 2024-2026
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Actions Taken

Order #13374 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE FRYSC ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION FOR 2024-2026 passed with a motion by Mrs. Kimbley Iman 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
XI. INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS - Impact Surveys
Chase Goff
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Discussion

Kim Iman: How are we going to continue to grow in the areas of school climate? 


Chase Goff: Focus on Strategic Plan. Staff Recognitions. Bringing people together and having events for staff. Serve our staff and helping them have the tools they need to do their jobs.

XII. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Discussion

Mr. Mullins shared that he and Mr. Goff have been traveling weekly to Frankfort to speak to Senators and Representatives about CTE possibilities. 

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XIII. NEW BUSINESS
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING SPECIFIC MATTERS AS OUTLINED IN KRS 61.810 (if needed)
Actions Taken

Order #13375 - Motion Passed:  Motion to go into Executive Session for legal reasons passed with a motion by Mr. Wade Barnes 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
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Actions Taken

Order #13376 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment passed with a motion by Mr. Wade Barnes 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