Elizabethtown Independent
September 15, 2025 6:00 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 #13497 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE BOARD MEETING AGENDA passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Godfrey and a second by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen.

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
Principals
Rationale

Elizabethtown High School - Rush Clagett

T.K. Stone Middle School - Evelyn Holt

Morningside Elementary School - Ashley Lowery

Helmwood Heights Elementary - Ananya Kaini

Panther Academy - Baylor Burkeen


 

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Mrs. Carla Kuhn introduced Baylor Burkeen and gave a brief description of his accomplishments. 

Mr. Aaron Howell introduced Ananya Kaini as the Helmwood Heights Elementary Student of the Month and gave a brief description of her accomplishments.

Mrs. Heather Goodman introduced Ms. Ashley Lowery as the Morningside Elementary Student of the Month and gave a brief description of her accomplishments.

Ms. Teri Lynn Dandy introduced Evelyn Holt as T.K.Stone Middle School's Student of the month and gave a brief description of her accomplishments.

Mr. Josh Henderson introduced Rush Clagett as the Elizabethtown High School Student of the Month and gave a brief description of his accomplishments.

V. Approve Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #13498 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen 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
V.A. Acknowledge receipt of the Personnel Actions that have taken place since the last Board Meeting and Employee Recognitions
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V.B. Approve Board Meeting Minutes
Rationale

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


 

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V.C. Acknowledge Receipt of SBDM Minute Reports
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V.D. Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims
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V.E. Approve Summary of Payments No. 6
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V.F. Approve Fundraisers for 2025-2026 School Year
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V.G. Acknowledge Receipt of Departmental Updates
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V.H. Approve Emergency Certifications
Rationale

Mrs. Derisa Hindle is requesting approval for an Emergency Substitute Teaching Certifications for the following individuals:

Gavin Breunig

Ashlyn Cann

Danielle Evans

Carol George

Emily Howell

Andrea Huff

Gail Lovisone

Mary Marcum

Nicholas McDonald

Karley Morton

Brandon Moats

Ashley Neal

Ben Schory

Titus Sublett

Alyssa Thomas

Laura Urey

Abigail Wooten

Toni Jackson


 

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V.I. Approve Morningside AIA Contracts for the MES Roof Repair
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V.J. Approve MOU Central Kentucky Head Start - Evacuation Site
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V.K. Approve GMAP Funding Assurances
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V.L. Approve KECSAC MOA
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V.M. Acknowledge Receipt of Attendance Report
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V.N. Approve the 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 Working Budget is attached for review/approval

 

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V.O. Authorize opening business credit accounts
Rationale


 

The district’s Walmart Community Card program is ending on October 31, 2025. To ensure continuity and expansion in purchasing for the district, the district seeks approval to open new credit card accounts and/or business lines of credit with the following vendors. 


  • Harbor Freight

  • Home Depot

  • Walmart Business

  • Staples

  • Amazon

  • Ramp (Business credit card without individual names/guarantees)

  • Chase Ink (If Ramp does not pan out)


The district would request flexibility to choose the credit card that best fits our needs, and the most prudent decision will be made between Ramp and Chase.


All due diligence will be performed to ensure all purchases comply with Kentucky Model Procurement Code (KMPC) and district purchasing policies. The Finance Officer will ensure procedures are in place to manage cardholder assignments, spending limits, and reconciliation procedures.

 

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VI. Action Items
VI.A. Approve Revised BG1
Rationale


 
Attached are the BG1 application form already submitted to KDE, roof repair proposal, and capital funds request form for the August board meeting for Morningside's roof repair. 

Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #13499 - Motion Passed:  Approve BG1 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
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VII. New Business
Discussion

No new business.

VIII. Department Update - Nutrition Services
Billy Anthony
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Discussion


 

Mr. Paul M. Mullins introduced Mr. Billy Anthony, Director of Nutrition Services to give an update on his department. Mr. Anthony presented to the Board and offered to answer questions. 

 


IX. Superintendent's Comments
Paul M. Mullins
Discussion

Mr. Paul M. Mullins gave an update on the T.K. Stone Renovation project and said it's running about two weeks ahead of schedule. He is hoping to have the October or November Board Meeting at T.K. Stone so they can see the program. Mr. Mullins also gave an update on curriculum. 

X. Public Comment
Discussion

No public comment. 

XI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #13500 - Motion Passed:  Adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Godfrey and a second by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen.

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