1.
Call to Order/Roll Call
Marianne Davis
Marianne Davis, District 1
Larry Yeager, District 2
Billy Montgomery, District 3
Christie Devine, District 4
Randy Phillips, District 5
2.
Approval of Agenda
Marianne Davis
The agenda is being presented for approval. Any changes are to be made at this time.
3.
Approval of 2019 Board Meeting Dates/Times/Location
Marianne Davis
All meetings will be held at Central Office, 530 Perryville Street, Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
All meetings will be scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m.
Proposed dates:
Thursday, January 17, 2019 |
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 |
Thursday, March 21, 2019 |
Thursday, April 18, 2019 |
Thursday, May 16, 2019 |
Thursday, June 20, 2019 |
Thursday, July 18, 2019 |
Thursday, August 15, 2019 |
Thursday, September 19, 2019 |
Thursday, October 17, 2019 |
Thursday, November 21, 2019 |
Thursday, December 19, 2019 |
4.
Recognitions
Dennis Davis/Larry Yeager
1. TITAN PROUD – No Exceptions - A student from each school (Mercer Elementary, Mercer Co. Intermediate School, King Middle, and Mercer County Senior High School) will be recognized each month at the board of education meetings for their efforts in the classroom, leadership skills and attitude. The student award recipient must meet the following guidelines:
- Perfect attendance during the month student(s) are being observed.
- Completed all homework assignments and tests.
- Passing grade.
- No discipline issues.
- Student demonstrates good leadership skills.
- Student exhibits a winning attitude and spirit toward learning and peers.
December:
MERCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL -Zion Jones, Kindergarten
MERCER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL – Cort Flach, 4th grade
KING MIDDLE SCHOOL – Sadie Peavler, 6th grade
MERCER COUNTY SENIOR HIGH – Chase Flach, 12th grade
January:
MERCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL -Presley Nally, 1st grade
MERCER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL –Ella Buchanan, 5th grade
KING MIDDLE SCHOOL – Jorga Sanford, 7th grade
MERCER COUNTY SENIOR HIGH – James Bordeaux, 10th grade
5.
Reports
This section of the agenda is reserved for reports only, no action will be taken.
5.A.
Superintendent's Report
Dennis Davis
The Superintendent will report to the board at this time.
5.B.
Finance Officer's Report
Amber Minor
The Finance Officer will report to the board at this time.
Board Meeting – February 19, 2019
January 2019 Monthly Recap - Ending GF Cash Balance $5,621,303 (LY $6,519,185)
- General Fund Revenue:
- Overall revenue is down 3% comparable to last January, this includes the beginning balance. Receipts received in the year are comparable to last year at this time.
- Increase in Revenue of $1,363,300 between December and January
- Received 64.5% of the revenue that is budgeted for this fiscal year
- Suggests that more revenue than budgeted will be received due to being 58% through the year in January
- Expenditures:
- Up 4% compared to last January
- Increase in Expenses of $1.59 million between December and January (average monthly expenses $1.6 million)
- Expended 49.5% of the expenses that are budgeted for this fiscal year
- Suggests that less expenses than budgeted will be expended due to being 58% through the year in January
February:
- Review and approve SBDM Allocations for fiscal year 2020
March:
- Review bids for services (Mowing, Snow Removal, Audit, etc.)
- Start discussing and reviewing salary schedules for fiscal year 2020
- Should have Final SEEK numbers for this fiscal year
April/May:
- Continued review of salary schedules for fiscal year 2020
- Review and approval of Tentative Budget by May 31st
- Review and approval of school fees for fiscal year 2020
- Review and approval of SBDM carry forward if applicable
5.C.
Attendance/Enrollment Report
Esther Hayslett
The DPP will report to the board at this time.
5.D.
Personnel Report
Dennis Davis
KRS 160.390; KRS 160.38; KRS 160.370 The Superintendent is responsible for all personnel actions including hiring, assignments, transfer, dismissal, suspension, reinstatement, promotion, and for reporting these actions to the board of education (KRS 160.390 (1)). All appointments, promotions and transfers of principals, supervisors, teachers, and other school employees shall be made only by the Superintendent of schools, who shall notify the Board of the action taken (KRS 160.380(2a)).
Name
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Personnel Action
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Job title
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Location
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Date Effective
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Certified Staff
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Abigail Stewart-Hoskins
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New Hire
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.5 Math Teacher and .5 Permanent Substitute
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KMS/
District
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12/19/18
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Tanya Burchett
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Transfer
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Preschool/Daycare Teacher
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MCES
|
01/03/2019
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Taylor Bottom Mastin
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New Hire
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MCSH English Teacher
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MCSH
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1/25/2019
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Classified
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Danny Broce
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New Hire
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Bus Driver
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Bus Garage
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1/7/2019
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Dorothy Marksbury
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New Hire
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Preschool IA
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MCES
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01/16/2019
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Rebecca Alford
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Extra Duty
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.5 Project Graduation Coordinator
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MCSH
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01/22/2019
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Cindy Baker
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Extra Duty
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.5 Project Graduation Coordinator
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MCSH
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01/22/2019
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Robin Montgomery
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New Hire
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Instructional Assistant
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MCES
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01/22/2019
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April Turpin
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New Hire
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Preschool/Daycare IA
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MCES
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01/25/2019
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Adela Lorca Martinez
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New Hire
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Preschool/Daycare IA
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MCES
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01/24/2019
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Angela Smith
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New Hire
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Custodian
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MCSH
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01/28/2019
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Dale Sexton
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New Hire
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Bus Driver
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Bus Garage
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1/14/2019
|
1/14/2019
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Sierra Turner
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New Hire
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Cook/Baker
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MCES
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02/05/2019
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Coaches
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Susan Record
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Assistant Volleyball Coach
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KMS
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1/15/2019
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James Sowder
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Head Soccer Coach
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KMS
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01/03/2019
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Lindsey Matthews
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Assistant Boys Track Coach
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MCSH
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12/19/18
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Certified & Classified Subs
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Austin Cocanougher
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Emergency Certified Substitute
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1/15/2019
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Melissa Reynolds
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Classified Substitute Bus Driver
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02/11/2019
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Jessica Sexton
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Emergency Certified & Classified Substitute
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01/25/19
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Terminations
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Aleena Peavler
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Resignation
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Preschool IA
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MCES
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01/18/2019
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Alyssa Williams
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Resignation
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Preschool IA
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MCES
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01/18/2019
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Charlie Cox
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Resignation
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English Teacher
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MCSH
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2/01/2019
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Bridgette Howard
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Resignation
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Cook/Baker
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MCSH
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01/10/2019
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Pamela Hurlbrink
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Resignation
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Bus Driver
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Bus Garage
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02/06/2019
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Leaves
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Cherie Clark
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Sick leave
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Worker comp. /Medical
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MCES
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12/18/2018-2-/13/2019
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Chloe Wilcher
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FMLA
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MCSH
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02/12/2019-2/22/2019
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Andre Jones
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Intermittent FMLA
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MCES
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Intermittent
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Georgiana Bray
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FMLA
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MCIS
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5.E.
Random Drug Testing Program
David Buchanan
6.
Public Participation
Marianne Davis
Pursuant to Board Policy 01.421, persons wishing to address the Board must first be recognized by the Chairperson and stand behind the podium. An individual or group granted the privilege of being heard must give his/her name, address, and reason for speaking. The Chairperson may rule on the relevance of the topic to the Board's Agenda, and will set the time limit to five (5) minutes. The Board will only act on/respond to items on the published agenda. If you wish to have an item placed on the agenda, you must first meet with the Superintendent.
At this time the board will receive comments from the public.
7.
Consent Agenda
“Consent Agenda” items are voted on with one motion and one vote.
These are, typically, items that happen on a regular basis, are annual fees, or routine items in doing business.
The board may discuss any item they wish.
The board has the option to pull any item out for a separate vote.
7.A.
Board Meeting Minutes
Marianne Davis
7.B.
Invoices
Amber Minor
7.C.
SBDM Meeting Minutes
Marianne Davis
Approval of SBDM Meeting Minutes as presented.
7.D.
Emergency Substitute Teachers for 2019-20 school year
Amber Minor
KRS 161.100 Provides the statutory authority for issuance of emergency certifications:
"When a district board of education satisfies the Education Professional Standards Board that it is impossible to secure qualified teachers for a position in a school under the control of the district board, the Education Professional Standards Board may issue certificates to persons who meet the qualifications determined by the Education Professional Standards Board for emergency certificates."
7.E.
KISTA Bus Selling Program
Mike Preston
The Mercer County School Transportation Department is requesting permission to sell four surplus buses using the KISTA Program. Bus # 041, 042, 043, 002.
7.F.
Out of State/Overnight Field Trip Request - KMS Louisville and Indiana
Terry Gordon
KMS would like to take sixth grade students to Louisville and across the river to the Falls of the Ohio. Please see attached itinerary. This is an overnight out of state trip using charter buses. Please see certificate of liability from the bus service.
Students will pay for attending. The price is $249/student.
7.G.
Recognize KMS Spring Sports Booster Clubs
Terry Gordon
Recognize the following booster clubs:
KMS Girls Soccer Booster Club
KMS Boys Soccer Booster Club
KMS Girls Softball Booster Club
KMS Baseball Booster Club
All four have provided the necessary documentation.
7.H.
Surplus Equipment
Amber Minor
The board must approve an item to be deemed as surplus and to have the equipment disposed of. The attachments are the items that are requested to be deemed as surplus.
8.
Leaves of Absence Requests
Dennis Davis
The following are requesting leaves of absences:
Laura Ashley Wethington - Instructional Assistant, is requesting a personal leave from April 30th - May 3rd. This would be unpaid leave.
9.
Kendyl and Friends Playground
Samantha Travillian
Kendyl and Friends Foundation is requesting permission to place a playground on Mercer County School property. Further information can be given upon meeting.
10.
Chief Academic Officer Position
Dennis Davis
New job description for Chief Academic Officer position. Job description will be available at the time of the board meeting.
11.
SBDM Section 6 Allocations
Amber Minor
Attached are the proposed Section 6 Allocations for 2019-20.
The base per pupil amount for Section 6 will be $139.33, the additional Section 6 per pupil amount for school supplies will differ by school:
MCES $25.00/student
MCIS $35.00/student
KMS $45.00/student
MCSH $55.00/student
The total cost of the SBDM Allocation excluding staffing is $497,333.52 for 2019-20 compared to $418,857.26 for 2018-19. This is an increase of $78,476.26, where increased tax revenue will cover this.
12.
Adjournment
Marianne Davis
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