THE APRIL 15, 2024 REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE ELIZABETHTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION IS CALLED TO ORDER

at 6:00 pm.

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 #13381 - Motion Passed:  Approve Board Meeting Agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mr. Paul Godfrey.

Elizabethtown High School -Landon Hagan

TK STone Middle School- Addilynn Thorn

Helmwood Heights - Raegan Peace

Morningside Elementary - Charlotte Peeler

Panther Academy - Georgia Guandique

• 5th Grade Student of the Month (2).pdf
• April Student of the Month (1).pdf
• April Student of the Month.pdf
• Landon Hagan April 2024 (1).docx
• Raegan Student of the Month (1).pdf

Landon Hagan was not able to attend due to a Tennis Match against Trinity High School.

Ms. Hope Janes introduced Addilynn Thorn and read about her accomplishments.

Ms. Aaron Howell and Ms. Katie Fender introduced Raegan Peace and read about her accomplishments. 

Ms. Heather Goodman introduced Charlotte Peeler and read about her accomplishments. 

Ms. Carla Kuhn introduced Georgia Guandique and read about her accomplishments. 

Ms. Brooke Pennington introduced the 6th Grade Volleyball Champions and shared stories of their season. The Board Presented certificates to these students. 

Congratulations to these 8th grade students who won the 8th Grade Volleyball Championship!

Ms. Kayla Hindle introduced a few members of the 8th Grade Volleyball Champion Team and shared stories of their season.

No public comment.

Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated the first full week of May, from May 6 through May 10, 2024 with National Teacher Appreciation Day slated for Tuesday, May 7. 

Below is a resolution declaring Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10 and Teacher Appreciation Day, May 7, 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 6-10, 2024, as Teacher Appreciation Week and May 7, 2024 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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Paul M. Mullins, Superintendent

Elizabethtown Independent Schools

Order #13382 - Motion Passed:  Approve Resolution Declaring Teacher Appreciation Week as Written passed with a motion by Mrs. Kimbley Iman and a second by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen.

Mr. Paul Mullins read the proposed resolution.

Order #13383 - Motion Passed:  Approve Resolution Declaring Teacher Appreciation Week as Written passed with a motion by Mrs. Kimbley Iman and a second by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen.

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.

• _March 21, 2024 SBDM Minutes.pdf
• March 2024 SBDM Minutes.pdf
• Minutes - March SBDM 2024 (2).pdf
• Minutes - March SBDM 2024 (2).pdf
• SBDM Minutes 3-21-24.docx.pdf
• SBDM Minutes 3_29.pdf
• T.K.S. SBDM Minutes 3-21-24.pdf

Attached are the minutes from the March 18, 2024 Board Meeting

• DRAFT MINUTES 3.18.24.pdf

Attached are the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims (those paid since last meeting, for March, 2024).  Attached are the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report (Overview), Balance Sheet, Monthly Report, Cash Flow, Reconciliation Register, and Vendor List.

• apchkrcn0056.pdf
• apinvlst0056.pdf
• march 2024 cash flow.pdf
• march 2024 fin rep.pdf
• march 2024 monthly report.pdf
• MARCH 24 BALANCE SHEET.pdf

• HCWD2 and EIS Lease Agreement for Downtown Water Tank Site 4854-9250-3407 v.8.pdf

• HS Secretary.docx (1).pdf

BACKGROUND:  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 2024-25 school year to include $7,500,000 Catastrophic Limit is:         Cost of policy  $41,439.20

The cost of this program (including preschool) for 2023-24 school year to include $7,500,000 Catastrophic Limit was:  Total Cost  $39,538.60

RECOMMENDATION:  To Renew same coverage as previous years for $41,439.20.

• Elizabethtown Independent Renewal Packet (2).pdf

• Project Search MOA.pdf

Significant Disproportionality Local Educational Agency and Special Education Assurance of Compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 Regarding Implementation of Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS).

Based on current projects of students receiving speech and/or language services for the 2024-2025 school year, an additional Speech-Language Pathologist is needed to ensure caseload maximums are exceeded for the current Speech-Language Pathologists in Elizabethtown Independent Schools. Currently, 219 students receive speech-language services in EIS, with several more students projected through pre-school screenings and additional enrollments. an increase of 28 students since the beginning of the year. 

APPROVE TWO SPONSORS FOR TKS FOR FBLA

• TKS FBLA.pdf

• TKS FBLA.pdf

• April Personnel Report 2024 (1).pdf

Mr. Mullins gave a brief update on TKS Construction Projects.

Mr. Travis Gay presented the Attendance Report for March 2024. 

Mr. Travis Gay and Ms. Miranda Burnett presented information on Project Present.

Mr. Chase Goff presented the EIS CEP for 24-25 to the Board for review.

• EIS CEP 24-25.pdf

Order #13384 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE EIS CEP 24-25 passed with a motion by Mrs. Kimbley Iman and a second by Mr. Paul Godfrey.

Mr. Paul Mullins gave a brief description of the position. Mr. Chase Goff gave additional information and explanation of the position.

• Theater Teacher.docx (1).pdf

Order #13385 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE CREATION OF THEATRE TEACHER POSITION FOR THE DISTRICT passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mrs. Kimbley Iman.

Mr. Mullins gave a brief report about District activities over the last month.

Order #13387 - Motion Passed:  Enter Executive Session as outlined in KRS 61.810 passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Godfrey and a second by Mrs. Kimbley Iman.

Order #13386 - Motion Passed:  Return to regular session passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mrs. Kimbley Iman.

Order #13388 - Motion Passed:  ADJOURNMENT passed with a motion by Mrs. Kimbley Iman and a second by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen.