Livingston County
November 09, 2020 6:00 PM
Meeting of the Board of Education of Livingston County, Kentucky
1. Call to Order
2. Adopt the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #662 - Motion Passed:  A motion to adopt the agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Terry Watson and a second by Mr. David Kitchens.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Absent
Mr. David Kitchens Yes
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Yes
3. Recognitions - Live RED Recognitions
3.a. Staff
Discussion

Presented by Mr. Zimmerman as noted in the LiveRED Report.

3.b. Live RED Report
Discussion

Presented by Mrs. Amy Ramage.

4. Public Comment
Discussion

No public comment.

5. COVID-19 School Update
Discussion

Presented by Mrs. Amy Ramage.

6. Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #663 - Motion Passed:  A motion to accept the consent items passed with a motion by Mr. David Kitchens and a second by Mrs. Terry Watson.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Absent
Mr. David Kitchens Yes
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Yes
6.a. Minutes of Previous Meetings
Attachments
6.b. Payment of General and Title Program Claims
6.c. District Use of Property Agreements
6.d. School-Wide Fundraisers
Attachments
6.e. Travel Requests
6.e.I. Student Travel
7. KSBA First Degree Scholarship Program
Actions Taken

Order #664 - Motion Passed:  A motion to nominate Madalyn Walker for the KSBA First Degree Scholarship Program passed with a motion by Mr. David Kitchens and a second by Mrs. Terry Watson.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Absent
Mr. David Kitchens Yes
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Yes
8. Audit Report
Actions Taken

Order #665 - Motion Passed:  A motion to accept the FY2020 Audit Report passed with a motion by Mrs. Terry Watson and a second by Mr. David Kitchens.

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

Presented by Mrs. Anna Gentry, CPA, CFE.

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

Order #666 - Motion Passed:  A motion to accept the Treasurer's Report passed with a motion by Mr. David Kitchens and a second by Mrs. Terry Watson.

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

Presented by Ms. Mary Dunning and prepared by Mrs. Jill Duncan.

10. The NEA Foundation COVID-19 Response Student Success Grant
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #667 - Motion Passed:  A motion to ratify the approval of The NEA Foundation COVID-19 Response Student Success Grant passed with a motion by Mr. David Kitchens and a second by Mrs. Terry Watson.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Absent
Mr. David Kitchens Yes
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Yes
11. Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund Application
Actions Taken

Order #668 - Motion Passed:  A motion to ratify the approval of the KADF Application to Administer: 2020 Shared-Use Equipment Program passed with a motion by Mrs. Terry Watson and a second by Mr. David Kitchens.

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

The KADF application for funds is a joint effort with the American Farmers Grow Rural Education grant that has previously been accepted by the board and awarded.  This venture will provide funding to purchase a lime spreader and a no-till-drill.  The FFA will provide maintenance and upkeep as part of their hands-on educational experience while also renting the items for fundraising purposes.  This has been identified as a need for local farmers and should prove to be a wonderful community partnership.

12. Medicaid Billing
Discussion

We have received notice from the KDE that our application for medicaid billing has been approved.  This will allow us to increase our reimbursements for qualified medicaid services that are provided by our district

13. Commonwealth of Kentucky Contract Modification for Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Grant
Attachments
Discussion

This grant has been previously approved by the school board.  We have now received official notice that the grant extension has been approved by KDE.

14. Quarterly Academic Report
Discussion

Presented by Mrs. Amy Ramage.

15. Transportation Report
Discussion

Presented by Mrs. Amy Ramage.

16. 2021 KETS Offer of Assistance
Actions Taken

Order #669 - Motion Passed:  A motion to accept the FY-2021 KETS 1st Office of Assistance passed with a motion by Mr. David Kitchens and a second by Mrs. Terry Watson.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Absent
Mr. David Kitchens Yes
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Yes
17. Kajeet Service Agreement
Actions Taken

Order #670 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve and ratify the Kajeet Services Agreement passed with a motion by Mrs. Terry Watson and a second by Mr. David Kitchens.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Absent
Mr. David Kitchens Yes
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Yes
18. Personnel Report
Actions Taken

Order #671 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the leave of absence as referenced in the personnel report passed with a motion by Mr. David Kitchens and a second by Mrs. Terry Watson.

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

The Personnel Report fulfills the requirement for the superintendent to "notify the Board of all personnel actions taken" and includes a request for a leave of absence.  The superintendent's attendance for October has also been provided.

19. Total Grade Range Waiver
Discussion

We have received notification from the KDE that the Total Grade Range waiver has been approved for school year 2020-2021

20. Surplus
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #672 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the surplus items and authorize their disposal passed with a motion by Mr. David Kitchens and a second by Mrs. Terry Watson.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Absent
Mr. David Kitchens Yes
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Yes
21. Maintenance Program
Actions Taken

Order #673 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the maintenance program and to approve the amended procedure 05.4 AP.21 passed with a motion by Mrs. Terry Watson and a second by Mr. David Kitchens.

Member Votes
Mr. Dennis Fleet Absent
Mr. David Kitchens Yes
Mrs. Christine Thompson Yes
Mrs. Terry Watson Yes
22. District Facilities Plan
Attachments
Discussion

We have received notice from the KDE that the district's facility plan has been approved and the next due date is October 2024.

23. Board Vacancy
Discussion

The Commissioner of Education, County Clerk, Secretary of State, and KSBA have been notified that the vacancy was not filled within the sixty-day timeline.

24. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #674 - Motion Passed:  A motion to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. David Kitchens and a second by Mrs. Terry Watson.

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