Elizabethtown Independent
June 17, 2024 6:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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THE JUNE 17, 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 soncest 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 #13401 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Godfrey and a second by Mrs. Kimbley Iman.

Member Votes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Yes
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Absent
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mr. Wade Barnes Absent
IV. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
IV.A. EHS Tennis
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Boys -- 5th region team champions (Ben Hanson, Bryce Moreman, Kevin Tse, Mason Baldwin, Landon Hagan, Connor Lynch, Nolan Parsons)

 
Ben Hanson -- 5th region boys singles champion
Mason Baldwin and Landon Hagan -- 5th region boys doubles champions
Libby O'Neill -- 5th region girls singles champion

Discussion

Coach Karen Henson introduced the Region Champions and spoke of their accomplishments for this season.

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

Order #13402 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Godfrey and a second by Mrs. Kimbley Iman.

Member Votes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Yes
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Absent
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mr. Wade Barnes Absent
VI.A. Acknowledge Receipt of the SBDM Written Reports
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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.

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VI.B. Approve Board Meeting Minutes
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Attached are the Board Minutes from the May 20 Regular Meeting.

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VI.C. Approve General Liability, Property, Business Auto, Umbrella and Workers Comp-KEMI
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Mrs. Denise Morgan, Director of Finance, is recommending approval of our General Liability, Property, Auto and Umbrella and Workers Comp-KEMI with Houchens Insurance Group to include Monoline Cyber for $13,026.64.  The increase in total policy from the previous year is $96,701.13.  Note that the hail and wind damage deductible will increase to $100,000 per occurrence, per location with this renewal.   Premium comparison is attached for your review.

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VI.D. Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims
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See attachment for Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims

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VI.E. Approve MOA between EIS and Central Kentucky Head Start
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See Attachment for the MOA between EIS and Central Kentucky Head Start

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VI.F. APPROVE TKS FUNDRAISERS FOR 2024-2025
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VI.G. AUTHORIZATION TO DECLARE SURPLUS PROPERTY
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ISSUE:  Mrs. Heather Goodman, Principal Morningside Elementary Schools request the pre 1997 Mobile Classroom and the storage trailer behind MES to be declared surplus for disposal   Said items are outdated and/or can not be upgraded and/or repaired.

 

RECOMMENDATION:  Authorize the attached listing of items to be declared as surplus property and further, authorize the Superintendent and/or his designee to dispose of said items.

VI.H. APPROVE FIDELITY (PERFORMANCE) BOND OF TREASURER
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KRS 160.560 summarizes the terms and conditions for the treasurer's bond.  The treasurer shall execute an official bond for the faithful performance of duties of his/her office, to be approved by the local board and the commissioner of education.  The bond shall be guaranteed by a surety company authorized to do business in this state, and shall be in the amount determined by the board of education in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the Kentucky Board of Education.  At this time, we are seeking approval to approve the Bond of the Treasurer in the amount of $300,000.00.  The premium on the bond shall be paid by the board of education and a copy of the bond shall be paid by the board of education and a copy of the bond is to be filed with the commissioner of education.  Attached is the Fidelity(Performance)Bond of Treasurer form for your review/approval.

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VI.I. APPROVE DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS RATES
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The Kentucky Department of Education Calculates the District Indirect Cost Rates to be used the Elizabethtown Independent School System to use when charging indirect costs to School Food Service Program and Federal Grant Awards.  The rates calculated for use beginning July 1, 2024 are Non-Restricted Rate of 16.13 and Restricted Rate of 2.09

VI.J. APPROVE TECHNOLOGY SALVAGE
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VI.K. APPROVE MOU FOR HOPE COLLABORATIVE
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VI.L. APPROVE MOU WITH ELEVATE K12
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VI.M. APPROVE REVISED BOARD MEETING DATES FOR 2024
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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. INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS
Chase Goff
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IX. ATTENDANCE REPORT
Travis Gay
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X. ACTION ITEMS
X.A. APPROVE BG5 PROJECT CLOSEOUT AND PAY OUT RETAINAGE TO LUSK MECHANICAL CONTRCTORS, INC.
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Approve the BG5 Project Closeout for BG 23-217 EHS Mechanical Upgrade Esser Project and pay out the Retainage to Lusk Mechanical Contractors, Inc.  

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Actions Taken

Order #13403 - Motion Passed:  Approve the BG5 Project Closeout for BG 23-217 EHS Mechanical Upgrade Esser Project and pay out the Retainage to Lusk Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 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 Absent
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mr. Wade Barnes Absent
X.B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BOARD POLICY REVISIONS/UPDATES AND RECEIPT AND REVIEW OF BOARD POLICIES
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Please review and approve the proposed revisions from KSBA Board Policies and the suggested revisions from staff. 

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Actions Taken

Order #13404 - Motion Passed:  Approve Board Policy Revisions/Updates and Receipt and Review of Board Procedures passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Godfrey and a second by Mrs. Kimbley Iman.

Member Votes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Yes
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Absent
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mr. Wade Barnes Absent
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING SPECIFIC MATTERS AS OUTLINED IN KRS 61.810 (if needed)
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Actions Taken

Order #13405 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Kimbley Iman and a second by Mr. Paul Godfrey.

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