Elizabethtown Independent
July 22, 2024 6:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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THE JULY 22, 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 #13408 - 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
IV.A. National Beta Students
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We had 9 Senior Betas attend the National Beta Convention in Savannah GA, June 15-19 to represent Elizabethtown High School. They competed in 16 competitions and won 7 National Awards. I have attached some pictures and a list of winners. 
 
 
1st place & national champion Accessory Design  Eva Ramsey
 
4th place Convention Invention
Eva Ramsey, Morgan Hunley, Macy Ward
 
4th place Poetry
Eva Ramsey
 
6th place Recycle, Reinvent, Reimagine
Cayleb Brangers, Camden Brangers, Everett Boyer
 
6th place Musicology
Everett Boyer
Jack McGlone
Eva Ramsey
Macy Ward
 
7th place Apparel Design
Eva Ramsey  
 
10th place Quiz Bowl
Breanna Boley
Everett Boyer
Owen Torres
Jack McGlone

Discussion

Mr. Shawn Sizemore presented certificates on behalf of the board to the students. 

IV.B. Softball Region Champions
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Emil Schmidt, Avery Simpson, Jessica Reynolds, Jaden Dennis, Julia Echols, Alyssa Philpot, Karlee Adkisson, Taytum Spiers, Eliza Dober, Alexys Waisbrot, Presley Pritchard, Aislynn Burnett, Demi Cleaver, Ava Swift, Jocelyn Armstrong, Joey Enriquez, AJ Neal, Savannah Castaneda, Claire Miller, and Anna Huggins. 

Discussion

Ms. Lexi Sullivan presented certificates on behalf of the Board to the students. 

IV.C. State Track Winners
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Claire Springsteen

  • Girls Discus - 2nd Place

Langley Wallace

  • Girls 4 x 200 Meter Relay- 5th Place
  • Girls 4 x 100 Meter Relay - 8th Place

Rachel Bell

  • Girls 4 x 200 Meter Relay - 5th Place
  • Girls 4 x 400 Meter Relay - 3rd Place
  • Girls 4 x 100 Meter Relay - 8th Place

Adelyn Inman

  • Girls 4 x 200 Meter Relay - 5th Place
  • Girls 4 x 400 Meter Relay - 3rd Place
  • Girls 4 x 100 Meter Relay - 8th Place

Miyah Courtney

  • Girls 4 x 400 Meter Relay - 3rd Place

Noelle Garcia

  • Girls 4 x 400 Meter Relay - 3rd Place
  • Girls 4 x 100 Meter Relay - 8th Place
  • Girls 4 x 200 Meter Relay - 5th Place

Alex Jenkins

  • Girls Pole Vault - 5th Place

Ella Tucker

  • Girls 4 x 800 Meter Relay - 6th Place

Maya Arebalo

  • Girls 4 x 800 Meter Relay - 6th Place

Leah Cox

  • Girls 4 x 800 Meter Relay - 6th Place

Julianna Johnson

  • Girls 800 Meter - 5th Place
  • Girls 4 x 800 Meter Relay - 6th Place

 

 

Ethan Cox

  • Boys 4 x 800 Meter Relay - 8th Place

 

Kobe Ryan

  • Boys 4 x 800 Meter Relay - 8th Place

 

Cameron McCullough

  • Boys 4 x 800 Meter Relay - 8th Place

 

Harris Springsteen

  • Boys 4 x 800 Meter Relay - 8th Place

 

Jenna West

Kade Olive

Josh Elmlinger

Annabelle Garcia

Emma Groh

Stella Clagett

Julie Chambers

Jacob Rodriguez

Legend Butler

Hadassah Piwetz

Rylee Pritchard

Mya Moore

Jaden Hinkle

Antonio Kinzer

Trey Durbin

Jeremiah Curry

Benjamin Schory

Jagger Ireland

JayVian Breckenridge

Blake West

Imani Forsythe

Joseph Whelan

Johan Soto-ocalagan

Steven Sloss

Reuben Karger

Discussion

Mr. Truman Padgett presented certificates to the students on behalf of the Board. 

V. PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion

No public comment. 

VI. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Actions Taken

Order #13409 - Motion Passed:   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
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 June 17 and July 3 Board Meetings

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VI.C. 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.D. Approve School Resource Officer MOU
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VI.E. Approve the EIS Trauma Informed Care Plan for 2024-2025
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VI.F. Approve District Code of Conduct for 2024-2025
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VI.G. Approve Emergency Certification
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Mrs. Derisa Hindle is requesting approval for an Emergency Teaching Certification for a Middle School Math Intervention Teacher, a High School Math Teacher and a High School Business Teacher. Postings to attract and employ teachers in these positions were placed on the Kentucky Employment Placement Service (KEPS) and on the district's application software (TalentEd), and on vacancy announcements throughout the district. The best candidate for the middle school math intervention position has taught in the middle school in special education for the past three years. The best candidate for the High School Business Teacher has a Master's degree in Business and is working to gain full certification with the Education Professional Standards Board. 

We are also requesting approval for an Emergency Substitute Teaching Certification Renewals for the following individuals:
Amanda Bartholomew 
Susan Brawner
Kari Demas
Hannah Doyle
Danielle Evans
Kathleen Evans-Barnes
Cindy Gellhaus
 
Carol George
Kaitlin Hart
Carissa Hill  
Michelle Hill
Andrea Huff
Hope Karlsen
Gail Lovisone
Reilly McCluskey
Madison McPeek
 
Chris Mudd
Elizabeth Paynter
Patricia Pruitt
Willard Rice
Norma Roldan
 
Pamela Rose
Krista Salsman
Laura Urey
 
Heather Sallie

VI.H. Approve TKS Fundraisers for 2024-2025
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VI.I. Petition for Early Enrollment
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FOR BOARD REVIEW ONLY

VI.J. Approve Independent Contractor Agreement with Brian Goemmer
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Please see attached. 

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VI.K. Approve Mentor Teacher Stipends
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Mentor Teacher Stipend - $600.00 - To provide support for 1st year teachers.

VI.L. Approve Surplus of Valley View Items
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VI.M. Approve surplus of Helmwood Heights Items
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VI.N. Approve Surplus for Morningside Elementary Items
VI.O. Approve Surplus of Transportation Items
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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. ATTENDANCE REPORT
Travis Gay
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No Attendance Report this month.

IX. INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS
Chase Goff
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Discussion

Mr. Chase Goff presented regarding Professional Development for staff as we approach the new school year. 

X. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Paul M. Mullins
Actions Taken

Order #13410 - Motion Passed:  Approve Nutrition Service Coordinator from Classified to Certified Position 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
Discussion

Mr. Paul M. Mullins gave an update on personnel additions and TK Stone's construction project. Mr. Mullins expressed the need for the Nutrition Service Coordinator position to be moved from Classified to Certified. 

XI. ACTION ITEMS
XI.A. SECOND READING - 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 #13411 - Motion Passed:  Approve SECOND READING OF Board Policy Revisions/Updates and Receipt and Review of Board Procedures 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
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING SPECIFIC MATTERS AS OUTLINED IN KRS 61.810 (if needed)
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Actions Taken

Order #13412 - Motion Passed:   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