Mercer County
October 17, 2019 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Christie Devine
Rationale

Bobby Walden, District 1

Larry Yeager, District 2

Billy Montgomery, District 3

Christie Devine, District 4

Randy Phillips, District 5

2. Approval of Agenda
Christie Devine
Rationale

The agenda is being presented for approval. Any changes are to be made at this time.

3. Recognitions
Dennis Davis/Larry Yeager
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Mr. Terry Gordon is the recipient of the KY Association of School Councils Vision Award. KASC awards the Vision Award to an individual nominated for their vision, commitment and work with School Councils across the Commonwealth.

Mr. Gordon was awarded for 2019 for his vision and commitment to shared decision-making through his service as principal of King Middle School. Mr. Gordon's efficiency and leadership enable the council to focus on the goal of School-Based Decision Making: student achievement. He is determined to ensure students at all levels reach their highest potential and guides the council to do the same. His vision and long-range planning have brought consistency and strength to King Middle School.

 

Mr. Chris Minor was named an Up and Coming Food Service Director at the Kentucky School Nutrition Association's Administrators Summit in September. Mercer County Food Service has had three major successful audits since January of 2019 under the leadership of Mr. Minor. Participation in the school breakfast and lunch program has increased every month since he has become director of the Mercer County Food Service Program last December.

4. Reports
Rationale

This section of the agenda is reserved for reports only, no action will be taken.

4.A. Superintendent's Report
Dennis Davis
Rationale

The Superintendent will report to the board at this time.

4.B. Finance Officer's Report
Amber Minor
Rationale

The Finance Officer will report to the board at this time.

 

September 2019 Recap

 

  • Ending GF Cash Balance was $3,176,967 as opposed to $3,229,577 last September
  • General Fund Revenue:
    • Overall revenue is on par with last September, this includes the beginning balance. Receipts received in the year are up 1% compared to last year at this time.
    • Increase in Revenue of $804,443 between August and September.

       

  • Expenditures:
    • Up 4% compared to the prior year.
    • Increase in Expenses of $1.48 million between July and August.

 

  • Timeline:

          October:

  • Audit will be finalized – report to the board by the end of December usually

     

    November:

  • Audited Annual Financial Report due to KDE by November 15th

Attachments
4.C. Personnel Report
Dennis Davis
Rationale

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

Personnel Action

Job title

Location

Date Effective

Certified Staff

Jennifer Miller

Interim

Interim Principal

MCES

11/01/2019

Teresa Harley

New Hire

Part-time Teacher

MCES

09/16/2019

Classified Staff

Angela Harris

New Hire

Lunchroom Monitor

District

8/20/2019

Wayne Taylor

Transfer

Bus Driver

Bus Garage

8/19/2019

Dawn Sternik

New Hire

Instructional Assistant

District

9/3/2019

Carla Baker

New Hire

Daycare Instructional Assistant

MCES

09/12/2019

Chasity Etherington

Transfer

Preschool Instructional Assistant

MCES

08/29/2019

Stephanie Sizemore

Transfer

Custodian

MCES

09/09/2019

Carrie Tyler

Transfer

Instructional Assistant

MCIS

10/14/2019

Hannah Fenwick

New Hire

Instructional Assistant

MCIS

10/04/2019

Certified & Classified Subs

Carol Alford

 

Classified Sub.

District

07/01/2019

Tawaka Bartleson

 

Classified Sub.

District

07/01/2019

Cathy Caton

 

Classified Sub

District

07/01/2019

Paula Click

 

Classified Sub

District

07/01/2019

Teresa Coffman

 

Classified Sub

District

07/01/2019

Orbie Jean Compton

 

Classified Sub

District

07/01/2019

Sandy Carss

 

Classified Sub

District

07/01/2019

Thomas Cummins

 

Classified Sub

District

07/01/2019

Jack Edwards

 

Classified Sub

District

07/01/2019

Betty Foster

 

Classified Sub

District

07/01/2019

Jessica Kneisley

 

Classified Sub

District

07/01/2019

Donna Schmiers-Gomez

 

Classified Sub

District

07/01/2019

Barbara Meaux

 

Classified Sub

District

07/01/2019

Mary Ann Rawlings

 

Classified Sub

District

07/01/2019

Melissa Reynolds

 

Classified Sub

District

07/01/2019

Debra Starks

 

Classified Sub

District

07/01/2019

Vicki Tewmey

 

Classified Sub

District

07/01/2019

Debra Mink

 

Classified Sub

District

07/01/2019

Jeannie Yates

 

Classified Sub

District

09/10/2019

Marianne Davis

 

Certified Sub

District

08/16/2019

Kristie Bartley

 

Certified Sub

District

07/10/2019

Emily Vandivier

 

Emergency Certified & classified sub

District

09/04/2019

Rose Rogers

 

Certified Sub

District

8/20/2019

Colleen Green

 

Certified Sub

District

09/05/2019

Justin Lilly

 

Classified Sub.

District

09/12/2019

Terminations

Dawn Sternik

Resigned

Instructional Assistant

MCES

09/07/2019

Tanner Davis

Resigned

Instructional Assistant

MCIS

10/18/2019

Michele Bugg

Retirement

Teacher

MCES

11/01/2019

Joshua Goodman

Resigned

Custodian

MCHS

10/03/2019

Leaves

Lora Watts

FMLA

Custodian

MCHS

10-14-2019

Stephanie Baker

FMLA

Teacher

MCIS

February-March

4.D. National School Psychologist Awareness Week
Stephanie Rogers
Rationale

The Mercer County School Psychologists would like to raise awareness of their role in the District and services they provide. School Psychologist Awareness Week is November 11 - 15.

Attachments
5. Public Participation
Christie Devine
Rationale

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.

6. Consent Agenda
Christie Devine
Rationale

“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.

6.A. Board Meeting Minutes
Christie Devine
Attachments
6.B. Invoices
Amber Minor
Attachments
6.C. SBDM Meeting Minutes
Christie Devine
Rationale

Approval of SBDM Meeting Minutes as presented.

Attachments
6.D. Alternate Attendance for students with disabilities
Stephanie Rogers
Rationale

Based on individual ARC decisions, these students will be attending school on a modified schedule. KDE requires approval by the board each school year. A confidential list will be shared with board members at the meeting.

6.E. EHO Form Update
Esther Hayslett
Rationale

Updating the EHO form related to the board policy 09.123 to be consistent with the attendance policy which allows parents/guardians five days after the absence to turn in notes.

This form has been updated to remove the requirement that EHOs be submitted to the principal 5 days prior to the absence. The language included now follows our attendance policy and allows EHOs to be submitted for approval up to five days after the absence.

Attachments
6.F. Trailblazer Corning Grant
Dennis Davis
Rationale

The Trailblazer Academy is requesting permission to apply for a Corning Grant in the amount of $8,000 to create learning spaces for the students. Please see attached documents.

Attachments
7. KISTA Participation
Amber Minor
Rationale

See attachment regarding KISTA Bus Lease Participation for the upcoming year. The plan is to purchase 3 school buses each to include:

Radio/PA System, Camera System, Extra Camera Head, Event marker, Passage Through Storage Box, Disc Brakes, Engine Brakes,Driver Dome Light and Tinted Windows.

Each bus will cost $119,917 with the total being $359,751 which will cost the district approximately $15,000/bus in the 2020-21 school year.

Attachments
8. Enter Into Executive Session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(b)
Christie Devine
Rationale

A motion is needed to enter into Executive Session.

9. Exit Executive Session
Christie Devine
Rationale

 A motion is needed to exit Executive Session.

10. Action related to Executive Session
Christie Devine
Rationale

A motion will be needed to take any action resulting from the Executive Session.

11. Adjournment
Christie Devine