Elizabethtown Independent
August 19, 2024 6:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Rationale

The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag - Kids Bible Lessons

III. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Actions Taken

Order #13416 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE BOARD MEETING AGENDA 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 Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mr. Wade Barnes Yes
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
V. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Actions Taken

Order #13417 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 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 Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mr. Wade Barnes Yes
V.A. Approve Board Meeting Minutes
Rationale

Attached are the Board Minutes from the July 22 Board Meetings

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V.B. Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims
Rationale

See attachment for Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims

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V.C. Acknowledge Receipt of the SBDM Written Reports
Rationale

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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V.D. APPROVAL OF BUS DONATION
Rationale

Elizabethtown Independent Schools would like Approval to donate a surplus bus (Bus 3, VIn 4DRBUAAN78517598), to the Hardin County Emergency Mgmt Services to be used as a Mass Casualty Unit.  

V.E. APPROVE 24-25 TAX LEVY
Rationale

SEE ATTACHED.

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V.F. APPROVE COMMITMENT OF $200,000 FROM GENERAL FUND TO FUTURE PROJECTS
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Approve commitment of $200,000 of the General Fund Balance for future projects as allowed by GASB 54.

V.G. APPROVE KECSAC MOA FOR 24-25
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SEE ATTACHED

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V.H. APPROVE KECSAC HEAD TEACHER STIPEND
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WITH THE UPDATE OF STAFFING AT GLENDALE CENTER, THE HEAD TEACHER WILL ASSUME MANY ADDITIONAL DUTIES. 

V.I. APPROVE EXTENDED DAYS FOR GLENDALE CENTER TEACHERS
Rationale

IN ORDER TO BE IN COMPLIANCE, ADDITIONAL DAYS ARE NEEDED FOR THE TEACHERS FOR SUMMER PROGRAMMING.

V.J. APPROVE MOA WITH KELLI MCKINNEY FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES
Rationale

Motion: Move to approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Kelli McKinney for Physical Therapy Services within EIS. 
 
Purpose: To ensure the related service of physical therapy for students with disabilities can be met in the school setting. 

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V.K. APPROVE EMERGENCY CERTIFICATION
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Mrs. Derisa Hindle is requesting approval for an Emergency Teaching Certification for an Elementary Teacher, a Middle School ELA Teacher and the JROTC Instructor. 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 elementary teacher is finalizing her certification upon completion of the teacher preparation program. The best candidate for the middle school ELA position has taught in the middle school in the past three years and has emergency taught ELA previously. The JROTC Instructor has been approved by the Department of the Army but is waiting for all the paperwork to be finalized.

We are also requesting approval for an Emergency Substitute Teaching Certification Renewals for the following individuals:
Anna Hamilton
Ashley Neal
Jeffrey Pfeiffer
Qhovia Phillips
Janelle Williams

V.L. APPROVE SPED ADMISSIONS AND RELEASE COMMITTEE CHAIRS FOR EACH SCHOOL
Rationale

Purpose: According to EIS Special Education Policies and Procedures the Director of Special Programs shall identify individuals to serve as Admissions and Release Committee Chairs each school year, this recommendation shall be approved by the Board of Education.

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V.M. APPROVE MOA WITH CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY FOR STUDENT TEACHING
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V.N. APPROVE PEM MOA FOR THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR
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V.O. APPROVE TECHNOLOGY SALVAGE
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V.P. APPROVE REVISED PROCEDURE 03.1211 AP.21
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V.Q. APPROVE REVISED PROCEDURE 02.4331 AP.1
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V.R. APRROVE BG-5 24-146 TO CLOSE OUT THE EHS BLEACHER PROJECT
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V.S. APPROVE FUNDRAISER REQUEST FOR EHS
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V.T. APPROVE CAPITAL FUNDS REQUEST TO PURCHASE SPECIAL EDUCATION BUS AND REPLACE THE TURF ON EHS FOOTBALL FIELD
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V.U. CONSIDER AND APPROVE HARDSHIP GRADUATION APPLICATION
Rationale

FOR THE PRIVACY OF THE CANDIDATE, APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO BE VIEWED BY BOARD MEMBERS.

V.V. APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DIRECTOR V
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V.W. APPROVE ART CLUB SPONSOR FOR TKS
V.X. APPROVE ROBOTICS CLUB SPONSOR FOR TKS
V.Y. APPROVE SPED DEPARTMENT CHAIR FOR TKS
VI. THE SUPERINTENDENT HAS INFORMED THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE SINCE THE LAST BOARD MEETING
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VII. CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Discussion

Mr. Mullins gave a brief update on projects at TKS.

VIII. ACTION ITEMS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
X. EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Actions Taken

Order #13418 - Motion Passed:  Mr. Mullins received a score of Exemplary in his evaluation 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 Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mr. Wade Barnes Absent
Discussion

Mr. Wallace wants to thank the Board for their work on the evaluation. Sometimes the work can be time-consuming, so he wanted to thank for their dedication to the Board. He also wants to thank Mr. Mullins for the job he's done.

The Superintendent is evaluated once a year.  The Superintendent is evaluated on seven standards and graded on a 1 to 4 scale, with 4 being exemplary. The Board discussed the levels and graded Mr Mullins on each of the standards. They discussed areas of strength and weakness.  

The Board graded Mr. Mullins with the following:

Strategic Leadership: 4

Instructional: 4

Cultural: 4

Human Resource: 4

Managerial: 4

Collaborative: 4

Influential: 4

The Board is thrilled to give those numbers. Mr. Wallace would like to remind Mr. Mullins it's a Marathon, not a sprint. The care he shows to the staff and employees is evident. Mrs. Sharpensteen stated Mr. Mullins exceeded her expectations. The Board feels his experience has been a huge asset to the District. The Board feels very blessed to have a leader who cares about Etown Schools as much as Paul M. Mullins.

Mr. Mullins thanked the Board, Central Office Staff and all the hard-working folks in our classrooms. "They touch the reason we exist." 

XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING MATTERS AS OUTLINED IN KRS 61.810 (IF NEEDED)
Actions Taken

Order #13419 - Motion Passed:  Mr. Mullins received a score of Exemplary in his evaluation 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 Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mr. Wade Barnes Absent
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Actions Taken

Order #13420 - Motion Passed:  ADJOURN 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 Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mr. Wade Barnes Absent