Breathitt Elementary School
May 19, 2021 4:00 PM
May 2021 Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Review of Mission and Vision Statement
Discussion

Mission and vision were discussed. 

3.1. Mission- Making children Ready for a Changing World
3.2. Vision- Our vision is that every student will gain necessary knowledge and skills to succeed at their highest potential.
3.3. Beliefs- We believe all students can become lifelong learners, thinkers, and productive contributors to our society. It is our responsibility to ensure all students have the opportunity to learn at a high level in a safe and secure learning environment.
4. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Jason Fugate and the consensus of the council.

5. Approval of Minutes
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Apporval of the minutes passed with a motion by Mrs. Teresa Combs and the consensus of the council.

6. Per KRS 61.80 (f) Consider approval of entering into closed session to discuss personnel matters relating to the hiring of a teacher
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to enter into closed session passed with a motion by Mary Kay Caudill and the consensus of the council.

7. Consider approval of resuming open session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Return to open session passed with a motion by Jamie Mullins-Smith and the consensus of the council.

8. Financial Report
Discussion

Mr. Fugate discussed that at this time MRC has approximately $5700 remaining the SBDM budget.  The council discussed asking teachers for any needs before spending the money.  Some items already discussed include easels and money bait for primary and Storyworks for 2nd-6th grade.  Office supplies, such as folders, tape and staples will also be purchased.

8.1. SBDM Budget
Discussion

Mr. Fugate discussed that at this time MRC has approximately $5700 remaining the SBDM budget.  The council discussed asking teachers for any needs before spending the money.  Some items already discussed include easels and money bait for primary and Storyworks for 2nd-6th grade.  Office supplies, such as folders, tape and staples will also be purchased.

 

8.2. Title I Budget
Discussion

Title I budget has approximately $14,000 at this time.  The council will look at the needs of the school to see where to best use these funds.

9. New Business
Discussion


9.1. Minds in Motion Summer Enrichment
Discussion

The Minds in Motion enrichment will be held at SES.  There were not enough students for each school to host their own.  We have several teachers that will be teaching at various times this summer.  They will also be purchasing materials to use at the camp, which they will be able to bring back to their classrooms.  We need to continue to advertise to try to get more of our students to attend.

9.2. Social Studies Curriculum
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Adoption of the TCI Social Studies program passed with a motion by Mary Kay Caudill.

Member Votes
Mary Kay Caudill Yes
Mrs. Teresa Combs Yes
Jason Fugate Yes
Marlene Hamilton Absent
Tammy Keene Absent
Jamie Mullins-Smith Yes
Discussion

Teachers have been reviewing a couple of social studies programs.  The consensus of the teachers it to adopt the TCI program.  One main reason teachers gave for this program is because how complete it is and how it laid out.  Christy Taulbee had requested this program a couple of years ago when it was called History Alive.  The teachers thought the other program would be a good supplemental program, but not a good program to do the core teaching with.

10. Review of 2020-2021 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
Discussion

The council discussed the CSIP



11. Academic Report
Discussion

Mr. Fugate discussed the K-2 MAP scores with the council.  The kindergarten and first grade in particular performed very well, even with the obstacle of COVID and virtual learning.  


Mr. Fugate also discussed the KPREP test and the fact that only one student did not take the test.  He said this was in large part do to Vanessa, Jackie, Nancy and Melissa doing such a good job of calling parents and expressing the importance of their children taking the test.

11.1. Spring KPREP and MAP Testing
Discussion

Mr. Fugate discussed the K-2 MAP scores with the council.  The kindergarten and first grade in particular performed very well, even with the obstacle of COVID and virtual learning.  


Mr. Fugate also discussed the KPREP test and the fact that only one student did not take the test.  He said this was in large part do to Vanessa, Jackie, Nancy and Melissa doing such a good job of calling parents and expressing the importance of their children taking the test

12. Policy Review/Reading/Adoption
13. Public Comments
Discussion

No public in attendance


14. Other Comments
Discussion

The sixth grade honors day was held outside.  It was well received by the parents and family members and the students seemed satisfied.


The board will meet soon to discuss posting the jobs from the ESSER funding.

15. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  A motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Mary Kay Caudill and the consensus of the council.