Livingston County
January 13, 2020 7:00 PM
Livingston County, Kentucky Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
2. Adopt the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #469 - Motion Passed:  A motion to adopt the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Dennis Fleet and a second by Mrs. Christine Thompson.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Yes
Mr. David Kitchens Absent
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Absent
Mr. Joseph Wood Yes
3. Selection of Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #470 - Motion Passed:  A motion for Christine Thompson to serve as Chairperson passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Wood and a second by Mr. Dennis Fleet.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Yes
Mr. David Kitchens Absent
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Absent
Mr. Joseph Wood Yes
4. Selection of Vice-Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #471 - Motion Passed:  A motion for Terry Watson to serve as Vice-Chairperson passed with a motion by Mr. Dennis Fleet and a second by Mr. Joseph Wood.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Yes
Mr. David Kitchens Absent
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Absent
Mr. Joseph Wood Yes
5. Recognitions - Live RED Recognitions
5.a. Student(s)
Discussion

Student recognitions presented by Mr. Bobby Love.

5.b. Staff
Discussion

Staff recognition presented by Mr. Victor Zimmerman as noted in the LiveRED Report.

5.c. Live RED Report
Attachments
Discussion

LiveRED Report presented by Mrs. Amy Ramage.

6. Public Comment
7. Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #472 - Motion Passed:  A motion to accept the consent items passed with a motion by Mr. Dennis Fleet and a second by Mr. Joseph Wood.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Yes
Mr. David Kitchens Absent
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Absent
Mr. Joseph Wood Yes
7.a. Minutes of Previous Meetings
Attachments
7.b. Payment of General and Title Program Claims
7.c. School-Wide Fundraisers
7.d. ARC Request for Shortened School Day
7.e. Travel Requests
7.e.I. Student Travel
8. District Wellness Policy/Assessment/Forum
Attachments
Discussion

Presentation of the Alliance for Healthier Generation survey results by Mrs. Kristy Nelson accompanied by a public forum to seek input for proposed changes to our District Wellness policy.

9. Treasurer's Report & Finance Update
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #473 - Motion Passed:  A motion to accept the Treasurer's Report passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Wood and a second by Mr. Dennis Fleet.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Yes
Mr. David Kitchens Absent
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Absent
Mr. Joseph Wood Yes
10. External Booster Accounts
Actions Taken

Order #474 - Motion Passed:  A motion for the external booster/activity accounts to submit monthly bank statements and financial statements to the district designee(s) passed with a motion by Mrs. Christine Thompson and a second by Mr. Joseph Wood.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Yes
Mr. David Kitchens Absent
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Absent
Mr. Joseph Wood Yes
11. Draft Budget Review
12. Tentative Staffing Allocations
Discussion

"The local school district shall provide notice to school councils of a tentative allocation by March 1...."  


The tentative allocations have been provided to the schools as determined by procedures that have been approved by the Board and KDE.  This is a procedural item and no further action is required.


The SBDM Section 6 tentative allocations are as follows:


Based on the projected enrollments for next year, the projected SBDM Section 6 Allocations will be 3.5% Base SEEK ($140) x projected enrollment. This is above the required $100 per student allocation.


LCHS (338)= $47,320


LCMS (275)= $38,500


SLES (341)= $47,740


NLES (129)= $18,060

13. SFCC Offer of Assistance
Actions Taken

Order #475 - Motion Passed:  A motion to accept the January 6, 2020 SFCC Offer of Assistance passed with a motion by Mr. Dennis Fleet and a second by Mr. Joseph Wood.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Yes
Mr. David Kitchens Absent
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Absent
Mr. Joseph Wood Yes
Discussion

"Pursuant to KRS 157.622, the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) is hereby making an official Offer of Assistance to the Livingston County Schools Board of Education.  Acceptance of this Offer of Assistance commits the school district to adhere to the statutes and regulations governing this program.  This Offer of Assistance is in the annual debt service amount of $9,309 to be used towards proposed construction or major renovation of facilities outlined in your most current approved facility plan."

14. Grant Writer's Report
15. CMS Architect Presentation
Mr. Curt Swinford
16. Facilities
16.a. Revised BG20-148, BG20-138, & BG20-065
Actions Taken

Order #476 - Motion Passed:  A motion to accept Revised BG20-148, BG20-138, & BG20-065 passed with a motion by Mr. Dennis Fleet and a second by Mr. Joseph Wood.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Yes
Mr. David Kitchens Absent
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Absent
Mr. Joseph Wood Yes
17. Transportation Report
18. Technology Report
19. Personnel Report
20. Community Foundation
Actions Taken

Order #477 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Contract for Services with the Community Foundation of Western Kentucky (CFWK) passed with a motion by Mr. Dennis Fleet and a second by Mrs. Christine Thompson.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Yes
Mr. David Kitchens Absent
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Absent
Mr. Joseph Wood Yes
Discussion

The Livingston County Education Foundation chose to broaden its reach to become a community foundation.  This local foundation is now a part of the greater Community Foundation of Western Kentucky (CFWK).  The CFWK is offering strategy management support services (including grant writing).  The proposed contract provides the terms of agreement for these services.  This will broaden the reach of grant writing services to the entire community; not just our district.

21. Surplus
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #478 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the surplus items passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Wood and a second by Mr. Dennis Fleet.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Yes
Mr. David Kitchens Absent
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Absent
Mr. Joseph Wood Yes
22. Kentucky 21st Century Community Learning Centers' Profiles
Attachments
23. Policy 03.27 Review
Actions Taken

Order #479 - Motion Failed:  A motion to temporarily waive the fifteen (15) work days limit of Policy 03.27 failed with a motion by Mr. Dennis Fleet and a second by Mrs. Christine Thompson.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Yes
Mr. David Kitchens Absent
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Absent
Mr. Joseph Wood No
24. 2020 Regular Meeting Schedule
Actions Taken

Order #480 - Motion Passed:  A motion to adopt the 2020 Regular Meeting Schedule passed with a motion by Mrs. Christine Thompson and a second by Mr. Joseph Wood.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Yes
Mr. David Kitchens Absent
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Absent
Mr. Joseph Wood Yes
Discussion

The 2020 meeting schedule has 6:00 p.m. start times for all regular meetings instead of 7:00 p.m.

25. Kentucky State Police SRO Contract
Actions Taken

Order #481 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the KSPSRO contract at $25 an hour passed with a motion by Mr. Dennis Fleet and a second by Mr. Joseph Wood.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Yes
Mr. David Kitchens Absent
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Absent
Mr. Joseph Wood Yes
26. Selection of Architect
Discussion

No action taken.

27. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #482 - Motion Passed:  A motion to adjourn meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Dennis Fleet and a second by Mrs. Christine Thompson.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Yes
Mr. David Kitchens Absent
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Absent
Mr. Joseph Wood Yes