Sebastian Elementary School
July 31, 2025 1:30 PM
SES Special Called SBDM Meeting
1. Meeting Called to Order
Discussion

Meeting was called to order by Mr. Hall at 1:30 PM.

2. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and a second by Ms. Julie Hollon and the consensus of the council.

Discussion

Approval of agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Crystal McKnight and a second by Ms. Julie Hollon and the consensus council. 

3. Per KRS 61.89 (f) Consider Approval of entering into closed session to discuss personnel matters related to the hiring of substitute instructional assistants and substitute teachers
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and a second by Ms. Julie Hollon and the consensus of the council.

4. Consider Approval of Resuming Open Session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and a second by Ms. Brandy Rice and the consensus of the council.

5. Actions resulting from Closed Session
Discussion

The committee interviewed candidates for the instructional assistant and classified/certified substitute positions.  

6. Consider Approval of the Minutes from 6/10/25
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and a second by Ms. Julie Hollon and the consensus of the council.

7. Consider Approval of the Minutes from 6/19/25 A
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and a second by Ms. Julie Hollon and the consensus of the council.

8. Consider Approval of the Minutes from 6/19/25 B
Discussion

Tabled 

9. Good News Report
Discussion

August 4th-6th Professional Development Training, August 5th Open House, August 12th District Walk-throughs, New Initiative for 2025-2026 school year- Leader in Me

9.1. ParentSquare
Discussion

New mode of communication. Mr. Hall sent out notices to parents and 5th and 6th grade students to join. Teachers will remind parents at Open House. 

9.2. Start of the 2025-2026 School Year
Discussion

First day for students is August 7th

10. Public Comment
Discussion

No comments

11. New Member Orientation to the School Improvement Plan (SIP)
Discussion

Reviewed different parts of SIP

12. School Improvement Planning
Discussion

Goals- improve science, social studies, writing, and special education students' test scores, improve school culture and climate

13. Fundraiser Requests
Discussion

White Cheer Team Calendar Fundraiser to pay for Choreographer that was used for competition.  


 


Kona Ice Fundraiser - School Wide Fundraiser 



14. Bylaw or Policy Review/Readings/Adoption
Discussion

Mr. Hall reviewed and gave everyone a copy

14.1. ByLaws Review and Consider Changes and a first reading of the ByLaws
Discussion

Mr. Hall reviewed

14.2. Review and Consider First Reading of changes to the Cell Phone Policy
Discussion

Discussed including the term "instructional day" for clarification and changing the instructional day times to 7:50am-3:30pm. Crystal McKnight made a motion, Julie Hollon second. Motion carries by consensus. Mr. Hall will make changes to the policy.

15. Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 Master Schedule
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Julie Hollon and a second by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and the consensus of the council.

16. Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 Emergency Management Plan
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and a second by Ms. Julie Hollon and the consensus of the council.

17. Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 Student Handbook
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and a second by Ms. Julie Hollon and the consensus of the council.

18. Council Roles: Elect a Vice-Chairperson and a Secretary
Discussion

Tabled

19. Meeting Schedule
Discussion

Agreed upon second Tuesday of each month at 4:00pm

20. New Business
20.1. Council Requirements
Discussion

Mr. Hall distributed copies

20.1.1. Email Notification
Discussion

Present members completed, Mr. Hall collected

20.1.2. Proof of Receipt
Discussion

Present members completed, Mr. Hall collected

20.1.3. SBDM Resources and FAQ's
Discussion

Mr. Hall distributed

20.1.4. Training Certificates
Discussion

Mr. Hall collected from members

21. Approval to Adjourn Meeting
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and a second by Ms. Julie Hollon and the consensus of the council.