Elizabethtown Independent
March 17, 2025 6:15 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
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 #13470 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE BOARD MEETING AGENDA passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Godfrey and a second by Mrs. Brandy Armstrong.

Member Votes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Yes
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mrs. Brandy Armstrong 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 - Isabella Yates

TK Stone Middle School -Jamel Taylor

Helmwood Heights -Alec Hart

Morningside Elementary - Vyktor Bowen

Panther Academy - Patrick Wittman

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Discussion

Mr. Josh Henderson recognized Ms. Isabella Yates as the EHS Student of the month and gave a description of her accomplishments.

Mrs. Hope Janes recognized Mr. Jamel Taylor as the TKS Student of the month and gave a description of his accomplishments.

Mr. Aaron Howell recognized Mr. Alec Hart as the HHES Student of the month and gave a description of his accomplishments.

Mrs. Heather Goodman recognized Mr. Vyktor Bowen as the MES Student of the month and gave a description of his accomplishments.

Mrs. Carla Kuhn recognized Mr. Patrick Wittman as the PA Student of the month and gave a description of his accomplishments.


IV.B. STAFF RECOGNITIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2025
Derisa Hindle
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Discussion

Mrs. Derisa Hindle gave a presentation of the February Staff Recognitions.

V. THE SUPERINTENDENT HAS INFORMED THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE SINCE THE LAST BOARD MEETING
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VI. ATTENDANCE REPORT
Travis Gay
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Discussion

Mr. Travis Gay gave a presentation of the March Attendance Report and offered to answer Board questions. Mr. Harrison Isom, a guest, spoke up and asked if there were any diversion programs that took place prior to legal action being taken against truant students. Mr. Gay briefly explained the process that takes place with a chronically absent student. 

VII. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
Actions Taken

Order #13471 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA passed with a motion by Mrs. Brandy Armstrong 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
Mrs. Brandy Armstrong Yes
VII.A. Acknowledge Receipt of the SBDM Written Reports
Rationale

Attached are the SBDM Written Reports from Elizabethtown High School, Helmwood Heights Elementary, Morningside Elementary and Panther Academy for review.

TK Stone Middle School cancelled their December Meeting.

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VII.B. Approve Board Meeting Minutes
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VII.C. Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims
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VII.D. APPROVE FUNDRAISING REQUESTS
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VII.E. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH INSULATED ROOFING CONTRACTORS
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VII.F. APPROVE ARCHITECT CONTRACT WITH INSULATED ROOFING
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VII.G. APPROVE LPC MINUTES FROM 2.27.2025
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VIII. CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Discussion

Mr. Mullins thanked the Board and staff for attending the Groundbreaking Ceremony earlier and gave an update on what to expect next. 

IX. ACTION ITEMS
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
PAUL M. MULLINS
Discussion

Mr. Mullins continues to be very appreciative with staff as they are continuing to work. 

XII. PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion

Mr. Harrison Isom asked to speak to the Board about staying updated on Elizabethtown School Functions so he can communicate with families events that EIS is having. Mr. Mullins told him to call the Board office and ask for Nora to schedule a meeting.

XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Actions Taken

Order #13472 - Motion Passed:  ADJOURN passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Godfrey and a second by Mrs. Brandy Armstrong.

Member Votes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Yes
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mrs. Brandy Armstrong Yes