Elizabethtown Independent
December 10, 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 #13443 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE BOARD MEETING AGENDA passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mrs. Kimbley Iman.

Member Votes
Mr. Ryan Berry Yes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Absent
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
IV. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
IV.A. Students of the Month
Josh Henderson, Hope Janes, Aaron Howell, Heather Goodman, Carla Kuhn
Rationale

Elizabethtown High School -Christopher McCoy

TK Stone Middle School- Isaac Trejo

Helmwood Heights - Keaton Pelley

Morningside Elementary - Charlotte Proctor

Panther Academy - Gabriella Williams

Discussion

Mrs. Carla Kuhn introduced Gabriella Williams and gave an overview of her accomplishments. 

Mr. Aaron Howell introduced Keaton Pelley and gave an overview of his accomplishments.

Mrs. Heather Goodman introduced Charlotte Proctor and gave an overview of her accomplishments.

Mrs. Hope Janes introduced Isaac Trejo and gave an overview of his accomplishments.

Mr. Josh Henderson introduced Christopher McCoy and gave an overview of his accomplishments.

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

Mrs. Derisa Hindle gave a presentation of the of the November Employee Recognitions.

V. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
Actions Taken

Order #13444 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA passed with a motion by Mrs. Kimbley Iman and a second by Mr. Ryan Berry.

Member Votes
Mr. Ryan Berry Yes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Absent
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
V.A. 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.B. Approve Board Meeting Minutes
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V.C. Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims
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V.D. Approve Revised Board Meeting Dates for 2025
Rationale

Please see proposed 2025 Meeting Dates Attached.

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V.E. APPROVE FUNDRAISING REQUESTS
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V.F. APPROVE REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY TEACHING CERTIFICATION FOR SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Rationale

Mrs. Derisa Hindle is requesting approval for an Emergency Teaching Certification for a High School Science 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 position is a current employee actively pursuing his Masters of Arts in Teaching. 
 
We are also requesting approval for an Emergency Substitute Teaching Certification for:
Neal Trey Jaco
Christopher Belknap
Brandon Moats
Bernice Felli
Karley Morton

Chase Elmore

Hope Karlsen

Lala Grounds

V.G. APPROVE MOA WITH CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY FOR SOCIAL WORK INTERN
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V.H. APPROVE REQUEST FOR KDE WAIVER - REQUIREMENT TO ADOPT A NEW DISTRICT FACILITY PLAN IN 2025
Rationale

Motion is to request a waiver from KDE of the requirement to adopt a new District Facility Plan in 2025 per 501.2 of the Kentucky School Facilities Planning Manual.

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V.I. APPROVE OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIP FOR EHS CHEER TO ORLANDO, FLORIDA
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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
VIII. ATTENDANCE REPORT
Travis Gay
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Discussion

Mr. Travis Gay presented the Attendance Report and offered to answer Board Questions. The high attendance award went to Morningside Elementary for November. 

IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
PAUL M. MULLINS
Discussion

Mr. Mullins spoke about CTE Funding and making sure EIS is still on the list. Next week will be the Bid Opening for TK Stone. Mr. Mullins encouraged the Board and staff to attend EPAC's Anne of Green Gables on Friday and Saturday. Mr. Mullins also noted that Representative Steve Bratcher was in attendance and thanked him for coming to EHS for Principal for a Day to experience what a day at Elizabethtown High School was like. Rep. Bratcher was very impressed with the students and staff. Mr. Josh Henderson also thanked Rep. Bratcher for coming into the building and listening to staff. 

Mr. Mullins also explained the purpose of the Waiver that was approved in the Consent Agenda. 

Mr. Mullins also thanked Mr. Ryan Berry for his service on the Board for the past three months. Chairman Wallace also thanked Mr. Berry for his service.


X. ACTION ITEMS
X.A. Approve 2023-2024 Financial Audit Report
Joe Montgomery
Rationale

MONTGOMERY & COMPANY, P.L.L.C have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the EIS for the year ended June 30, 2024. 

Attached is the audit report for review/approval

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Actions Taken

Order #13445 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2023-2024 Financial Audit Report passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan Berry and a second by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen.

Member Votes
Mr. Ryan Berry Yes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Absent
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Discussion

Mr. Joe Montgomery presented the Auditor's Report, highlighting pages to the Board. 

Mr. Montgomery offered to answer Board questions.

Mr. Mullins thanked Mr. Montgomery and Montgomery & Company, PLLC for their work. 

XI. NEW BUSINESS
XII. PUBLIC COMMENT
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Actions Taken

Order #13446 - Motion Passed:  ADJOURN passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mrs. Kimbley Iman.

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