Sebastian Elementary School
May 21, 2026 4:00 PM
SES Special Called SBDM Meeting
1. Meeting Called to Order
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

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 substitutes and substitute teachers
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Julie Hollon and a second by Mrs. Vicie Pelfrey 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 candidate for the certified substitute position.  

6. Consider Approval of the Minutes from 4/20/26
Actions Taken

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

7. Good News Report
7.1. STLP State Competition
Discussion

Mr. Hall discussed the success of the STLP State Competition. 

8. Public Comment
Discussion

Mr. Hall discussed the upcoming award's day. Mr. Hall discussed the upcoming events. 

9. Student Achievement Report/Data
Discussion

Mr. Hall stated that KSA testing is complete.

10. School Improvement Planning
Discussion

The school improvement plan was reviewed and discussed.  

10.1. Consider Approval of Professional Development Plan for the 2026-2027 School
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.

11. Review Budget - Instructional Money and School Accounts
11.1. SBDM Funds
Discussion

The committee reviewed the SBDM funds.  

11.2. District Activity Funds
Discussion

The committee reviewed the district activity funds.  

11.3. School Activity Funds
Discussion

The committee discussed the school activity funds

12. Fundraiser Requests
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  White cheerleaders- Seaver's doughtnuts passed with a motion by Ms. Sharon Hall and a second by Mrs. Vicie Pelfrey and the consensus of the council.

Discussion

White cheerleaders Seaver's doughtnuts fundraiser

13. Budget
13.1. Consider Approval of the SBDM Funds Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicie Pelfrey and a second by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and the consensus of the council.

14. Review and Finalize SBDM Allocations for the 2026-2027 School Year
Discussion

The committee reviewed and finalized SBDM allocations for the 2026-2027 school year

15. Bylaw or Policy Review/Readings/Adoption
Discussion

The committee reviewed the bylaw and policy review/readings/adoption

15.1. Review and/or Consider a first reading of changes to the Extracurricular Programs Policy
Discussion

The committee reviewed and considered the first reading of changes to the Extracurricular Programs Policy. 

15.2. Review and/or Consider a first reading of changes to the Parent Involvement Policy
Discussion

The committee reviewed and considered the first reading of changes to the Parent Involvement Policy. No changes other than the date. 

16. Ongoing Learning
Discussion

The committee discussed ongoing learning. KSA changes for the 2026/2027 school year were discussed.

16.1. Family Friendly Status
Discussion



The committee discussed Family Friendly Status and how to achieve it. Mr. Hall stated he is going to put Ms. Abner in charge of this. 

17. New Business
17.1. New SBDM Council Members- Teachers
Discussion

One new teacher member for the 2026-2027 school year. Parent election is Tuesday of next week. 

17.2. Council Transition
Discussion

In June, the new council members will meet the old council meetings for the transition. 

17.3. Council Training
Discussion

The new council members will be required to complete the council training. 

18. Approval to Adjourn Meeting
Actions Taken

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