Elizabethtown Independent
September 16, 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 #13421 - 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 Absent
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mr. Wade Barnes Absent
IV. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
IV.A. Students of the Month
Josh Henderson, Hope Janes, Aaron Howell, Heather Goodman, Carla Kuhn
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Elizabethtown High School - Julia Echols

TK STone Middle School- Anna Huggins

Helmwood Heights - Matilda Evans

Morningside Elementary -Lilly Kate Lynch

Panther Academy - Domingo Tzunux-Zacarias

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Mr. Karl Olive recognized Julia Echols and spoke about her accomplishments at EHS.

Mr. Travis Gay recognized Anna Huggins and spoke about her accomplishments at TKS.

Mr. Aaron Howell recognized Matilda Evans and spoke about her accomplishments at HHES.

Mrs. Carla Kuhn recognized Lilly Kate Lynch and spoke about her accomplishments at MES. Mrs. Carla Kuhn also recognized Domingo Tzunux-Zacarias and spoke about his accomplishments at PA.

IV.B. STAFF RECOGNITIONS FOR AUGUST 2024
Derisa Hindle
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Discussion

Ms. Derisa Hindle spoke about the Staff Recognitions for AUGUST 2024. 

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

Order #13422 - 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 Absent
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mr. Wade Barnes Absent
VI.A. Approve Board Meeting Minutes
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VI.B. Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims
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VI.C. APPROVE HARDSHIP GRADUATION
Rationale

APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY VIEWABLE BY THE BOARD FOR THE STUDENT'S PRIVACY.

VI.D. APPROVE OUT OF STATE FIELD TRIP FOR GIRLS SOCCER
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VI.E. APPROVE SALVAGE TKS TEXTBOOKS
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ISBN-13: 978-0-618-60135-6 (41)

 
ISBN-13: 978-0-618-60134-9 (27)
ISBN: 0-395-93171-1 (22)

VI.F. APPROVE RECEIPT OF SBDM MINUTES
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VI.G. APPROVE FUNDRAISERS FOR EHS AND TKS
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VI.H. APPROVE THE 2024-2025 WORKING BUDGET
Rationale

The Working Budget is presented for Board approval at this meeting.  A local school board is required to submit a Working Budget by September 30.  the 2024-2025 Working Budget is attached for review/approval

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VI.I. APPROVE POSTING OF BOARD VACANCY
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BOARD MEMBER, WADE BARNES, PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 28. PER BOARD POLICY 01.3, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICE BEGAN SOLICTING APPLICATIONS THROUGH A PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE NEWS-ENTERPRISE AND ON THE DISTRICT'S WEBSITE ETOWN.KYSCHOOLS.US. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE OR AT THE BOARD OFFICE, 219 HELM STREET, ELIZABETHTOWN, KENTUCKY.

VI.J. MOTION TO AMEND THE EIS SPECIAL EDUCATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Rationale

Rationale: Update the EIS Special Education Policies and Procedures to reflect language suggested KSBA.

  1. The EIS Representative:

  1. Shall give a copy of the Notice of the Proposed or Refused Action (Conference Summary) to the parents at the end of the meeting if a parent attends.   The proposed action may be implemented immediately if parents received notice in the meeting.  

Shall mail the Notice of the Proposed or Refused Action (Conference Summary)  (Conference Summary) within a reasonable number three (3) school days to parents who did not attend the meeting.  If no due process hearing has been requested challenging the proposed or refused action, the proposed action will be implemented no later than ten (10) school days following the meeting. 

VI.K. APPROVE FY2025 FUNDING ASSURANCES
Rationale

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED

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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. CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Discussion

Mr. Mullins gave a brief update on the TKS Project. 

IX. ATTENDANCE REPORT
Travis Gay
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Discussion

Mr. Gay gave the first Attendance Report of 2024-2025, including results of High Attendance Day and enrollment for this year. 

 

Ms. Iman asked how many letters went out by school. Mr. Gay said 2 at PA and 4 at MES and 4 at HHES. 


X. INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS - PD RECAP
CHASE GOFF
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Discussion

Mr. Goff gave a presentation regarding Professional Development that happened this summer for teachers. 

XI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
PAUL M. MULLINS
Discussion

Mr. Mullins spoke about the challenges last week regarding events in other states and the threat that was made to TKS last week. He wanted to publicly thank Ms. Janes, Mr. Gay and all SROs for their work last week to ensure the safety of students. 

Mr. Gay gave a brief update on the COPS grant that the District has applied for. 

Gail Lovisone, guest, spoke up to share her gratitude to Mr. Josh Henderson and Mr. Karl Olive for notifying substitutes during lock down. 


XII. ACTION ITEMS
XII.A. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER PROPOSAL WITH FIELDTURF USA
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Actions Taken

Order #13423 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE CHANGE ORDER PROPOSAL WITH FIELDTURF USA 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
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING MATTERS AS OUTLINED IN KRS 61.810 (IF NEEDED)
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Actions Taken

Order #13424 - Motion Passed:  ADJOURN 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