Order #13439 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE BOARD MEETING AGENDA passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mr. Ryan Berry.

Elizabethtown High School -Onnica Bates

TK STone Middle School-Chris Prince

Helmwood Heights - Violet Howell

Morningside Elementary - Mekhi Todd

Panther Academy - Alayna French

• Student of the Month (11).pdf

Mrs. Hope Janes introduced Chris Prince and gave a description of his accomplishments and character. 

Mrs. Kendra Adams introduced Violet Howell and gave a description of her accomplishments and character. 

Mrs. Heather Goodman introduced Mekhi Todd and gave a description of his accomplishments and character. 

Mrs. Carla Kuhn introduced Alayna French and gave a description of her accomplishments and character. 

Mr. Josh Henderson introduced Onnica Bates and gave a description of her accomplishments and character. 

Abigail Zoeller introduced the Girls Soccer Team and gave a description of their season and 5th Regions Championship.

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Mr. Kelly Fisher introduced the team and gave a description of their accomplishments this season.

Mr. Jason Hayes introduced the Cross Country Team and gave a description of their season and accomplishments.

Mrs. Derisa Hindle gave a report of the October 2024 Staff Recognitions.

Order #13440 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Godfrey and a second by Mrs. Kimbley Iman.

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.

• HHES 10.1.24 SBDM Minutes (1).pdf
• October 17, 2024 Meeting Minutes.pdf
• October 2024 SBDM Minutes.pdf
• SBDM Minutes 10-21.docx
• T.K.S. SBDM Minutes 10-17-24.pdf

• MinuteReport 10.21.2024 reg.pdf
• MinuteReport 10.21.2024 spec..pdf

• Oct 24 balance sheet.pdf
• oct 24 cash flow.pdf
• oct 24 fin report.pdf
• Oct 24 monthly report.pdf

• FTR FORM updated 07-2023 Copy.xlsx

• Elizabethtown Independent Option 9 LBD.docx

• Beta Club Snap Raise Fundraiser.jpeg
• Softball Booster Fundrasing request.jpeg.jpeg
• tks fundraisers.pdf

• November Personnel Report 2024.pdf

Mr. Mullins said he would give the Construction Update in the Superintendent Report. 

• Attendance Report November Board Meeting 2024.pdf

Mr. Travis Gay gave the Attendance Report for October 2024.

• 11.18.24 Board Presentation - How We Use Data (1).pdf

Mr. Chase Goff gave a presentation to the Board, explaining the different measures we use to gather data on student achievement.

Ms. Iman asked if other Districts were using iReady and Mr. Goff said he believed HCS, Larue and Nelson were using it. Ms. Iman asked if we could compare our schools to other Districts in iReady and he said they can't share data because of privacy but that in his discussions with other Districts he can make general comparisons. He further explained that the comparison in iReady is to the National Norm. 

Mr. Berry asked Mr. Goff if anything concerned him. Mr. Goff said in KSA there were a large number of Apprentice Students and he is looking at the measures to see how they can help students reach that Proficient Level. 

Mr. Mullins asked the principals to speak to the differences they are seeing in iReady versus STAR Testing. Mrs. Kuhn said she has been pleased because they are able to identify needs for intervention earlier. Mrs. Goodman said the length of the test is helping the older grades to prepare for KSA and identify the specific skills each student needs to work on in order to improve scores. Mr. Aaron Howell said that he was told five years ago that you couldn't trust the results of STAR Testing and he wondered why we were continuing it. He has liked how specific the test is and it's ability to identify the needs of each student. 

Mr. Mullins gave an update on various events happening in our District including the Bids for TKS Construction being open. Mr. Mullins also introduced Mr. Billy Anthony, the District's new Director of Nutrition Services. Mr. Anthony gave an update on what he's been working on and goals he has for the District.

Elizabethtown Independent Schools Board of Education Update: 2025/2026 School Calendar Development and Approval

In alignment with our commitment to foster a supportive and productive educational environment, Elizabethtown Independent Schools conducted a comprehensive process to develop the 2025/2026 school calendar. This effort prioritized instructional needs, professional development opportunities, and the valuable feedback of our stakeholders.

1. Calendar Options and Structure
   To meet the needs of our school community, three calendar options were carefully crafted. Each option includes 172 instructional days for students, 187 workdays for certified staff (inclusive of 4 holidays), 4 professional development days, and 5 professional learning days. The structure of each option was designed to balance instructional time with professional growth opportunities for staff and ensure appropriate breaks throughout the school year.

2. Stakeholder Survey and Feedback
   All three calendar options were shared with stakeholders through a Google Form survey, collecting a total of 367 responses. Calendar C emerged as the clear preference, receiving 57.2% of the votes (210 responses). Calendar B received 81 votes, while Calendar A received 76 votes. This strong response indicates broad support for the proposed calendar structure and alignment with the community’s preferences.

3. Recommendation
   Based on the survey feedback, the Calendar Committee has recommended Calendar C for your consideration. This calendar was selected as the best alignment of instructional priorities, professional learning needs, and community expectations.

In conclusion, this process has produced a calendar that meets academic requirements while honoring the preferences and needs of our school community. 

• 2025-2026 EIS Calendar.pdf

Order #13441 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2025/2026 Calendar passed with a motion by Mrs. Kimbley Iman and a second by Mr. Ryan Berry.

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Order #13442 - Motion Passed:  ADJOURN passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mr. Ryan Berry.