Elizabethtown Independent
November 17, 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 #13504 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE BOARD MEETING 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
IV. Recognition of Guests and Special Accomplishments
IV.A. Students of the Month
Principals
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Elizabethtown High School - Joseph Whelan

T.K. Stone Middle School - Amyah Green

Morningside Elementary School -Akemy Rodriquez

Helmwood Heights Elementary -Camden Ansert

Panther Academy - Tyrin Mitchell


 

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Discussion

Mrs. Carla Kuhn introduced Tyrin Mitchell and gave a description of his accomplishments. 

Mr. Aaron Howell introduced Camden Ansert and gave a description of his accomplishments. 

Mrs. Heather Goodman said Morningside Elementary School's Student of the Month, Akemy Rodriquez, could not attend tonight.

Mrs. Hope Janes introduced Amyah Green and gave a description of her accomplishments. 

Mr. Josh Henderson introduced Joseph Whelan and gave a description of his accomplishments. 

IV.B. EHS Volleyball Region Champs
Bart Catlett
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Ella Brown
MaKenna Brown
Lexi Davis
Grace Godfrey
Ava Holley
Addison Janes
Stella Janes
Haylee McAlister
Mya Moore
Layla Newsome
Taylor Simpson
Maci Singleton
Jessica Smallwood
Charleigh Whelan

Discussion

Mr. Josh Henderson spoke on behalf of Bart Catlett, Head Coach of the EHS Volleyball Team. He gave a description of their season and congratulated them on being Region Champs. 

IV.C. EHS Cross Country State Qualifiers
Jarrid Hawkins
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Ethan Cox
Harris Springsteen
Ella Tucker

Discussion

Mr. Jarrid Hawkins introduced Harris Springsteen, one of the EHS Cross Country State Qualifiers and gave a description of his accomplishments this season. 

IV.D. EHS Cheer Region Champs
Joella Nall
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Alexandra Allison
Isabella Burckley
Michelle Burks
Charley Clark
Megan Cox
Vivian Fox
Lily Gay
Charlotte Hahn
Ella Kate Hubbard
Aleigha Hunter
Amelia Hunter
Haedyn Lafollette
Haylee McAlister
Peyton Miller
Byntley Mullins
Layla Newsome
Emery Simon
Chayse Thompson
Kyleigh Vessels
Anna Williams
Olyvia Williams
Jazmine Wright

Discussion

Ms. Joella Nall and Ms. Larri Housh introduced the EHS Region Champion Cheerleading Squad and gave a description of their accomplishments and plans to compete at Nationals. 

V. Approve Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #13505 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA 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 Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mrs. Brandy Armstrong Yes
V.A. Approve Fundraisers
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V.B. Approve Overnight Field Trip Requests
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V.C. Acknowledge receipt of the Personnel Actions that have taken place since the last Board Meeting and Employee Recognitions
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V.D. Approve Board Meeting Minutes
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V.E. Acknowledge Receipt of SBDM Minute Reports
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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.F. Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims
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V.G. Approve Summary of Payments No. 8
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V.H. Acknowledge Receipt of Departmental and School Updates
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V.I. Approve Hardship Graduation Application
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Application for Board Member View Only.

V.J. Approve Technology Salvage Report
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V.K. Approve Nutrition Service Salvage
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NUTRITION SERVICES CAN NO LONGER REPAIR TWO MIXERS AND ONE REACH IN COOLER. PLEASE SURPLUS FOR POTENTIAL BID OR SALVAGE THE FOLLOWING:

HOBART MIXER - PROPERTY TAG#10295, WHITE TAG#496631

UNIVEX MIXER - WHITE TAG #496656

VICTORY REACH IN COOLER - PROPERTY TAG #10298, WHITE TAG #496629

V.L. Approve FRYSC Stipend
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VI. Action Items
VI.A. Review 2026-2027 School Calendar Recommendation
Rationale

Please see attached.

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Discussion

Mr. Travis Gay presented the calendar to the Board and described the process of the Calendar Committee. He went over calendar highlights and explained that this was just a review and it would be up for approval at the December meeting.

VII. New Business
VIII. Presentations
VIII.A. Department Update - Special Education
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Discussion

Mr. Cain Alvey gave a presentation to the Board regarding the EIS Special Education Program. He gave data of IEPs, Service Delivery Models, Preschool, ESL, GT and general department updates. Mr. Alvey offered to answer Board questions. Mrs. Kim Iman asked Mr. Alvey if he had gotten any staff feedback on Panorama. Mr. Alvey said yes and the feedback has been really good. It's made making data based decisions much easier. 

IX. Superintendent's Comments
Discussion

Mr. Mullins gave a brief report and wanted to highlight Kentucky Ms. Volleyball, Stella Janes who was at the Board Meeting early. He also gave an update on the T.K. Stone Renovation Project. 

X. Public Comment
Discussion

There was no public comment.

XI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #13506 - Motion Passed:  Adjourn 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