Sebastian Elementary School
January 13, 2026 4:00 PM
SES Regular SBDM Meeting
1. Meeting Called to Order
Discussion

Meeting was called to order by Mr. Hall at 4:00 PM.

2. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

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

3. Per KRS 61.89 (f) Consider Approval of entering into closed session to discuss personnel matters related to the hiring of an instructional assistant
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. Julie Hollon and the consensus of the council.

5. Actions resulting from Closed Session
Discussion

The committee interviewed candidates for the instructional assistant position make recommendations to superintendent.   

6. Consider Approval of the Minutes from 12-9-25
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Sharon Hall and a second by Ms. Julie Hollon and the consensus of the council.

7. Consider Approval of the Minutes from 12-18-25
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.

8. Good News Report
Discussion

Boys' basketball tournament ends this Friday. 

8.1. Elementary Boys Basketball
9. Public Comment
Discussion

No comments

10. Consider Approval of the CPP Grant Assurances (Genevieve McGuinness)
Discussion

Tabled because Genevieve was absent.

11. Student Achievement Report/Data
11.1. Winter 2025 MAP Data Discussion
Discussion

Committee discussed Winter 2025 MAP data

12. School Improvement Planning
Discussion

The school improvement plan was reviewed and discussed.  

13. Review Budget - Instructional Money and School Accounts
13.1. SBDM Funds
Discussion

The committee reviewed the SBDM funds.  

13.2. District Activity Funds
Discussion

The committee reviewed the district activity funds.  

13.3. School Activity Funds
Discussion

The committee reviewed and discussed the school activity funds. 

14. Fundraiser Requests
Discussion

  No fundraisers





15. Bylaw or Policy Review/Readings/Adoption
15.1. Consider Approval of the second reading of the Budget Policy
Actions Taken

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

Discussion

Committee discussed the budget policy.

15.2. Consider Approval of the second reading of the Discipline, Classroom Management, and School Safety Policy
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Sharon Hall and a second by Ms. Julie Hollon and the consensus of the council.

Discussion

Homework policy needs to be reviewed and possibly revised. 

15.3. Review and/or Consider a first reading of changes to the Instructional Practices Policy
Discussion


15.4. Review and/or Consider a first reading of changes to the Wellness Policy
Discussion

Committee reviewed, no changes

16. Approval to Adjourn Meeting
Actions Taken

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