Bobby Walden, District 1

Larry Yeager, District 2

Billy Montgomery, District 3

Christie Devine, District 4

Randy Phillips, District 5

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

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.

MERCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Cora Fenwick, 2nd Grade

MERCER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL – Kyndall Dawson, 4th Grade

KING MIDDLE SCHOOL – Hayden Young, 7th Grade

MERCER COUNTY SENIOR HIGH – Timberlynn Yeast, 9th Grade

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

The Superintendent will report to the board at this time.

Proclamation

Honoring the members of the

Mercer County Board of Education

during School Board Recognition Month

January 2020

WHEREAS our community values a quality education as a vital step along the pathway to success for our children; and

WHEREAS Christie Devine, Randy Phillips, Bobby Walden, Billy Montgomery, and Larry Yeager contribute greatly to this community through their service on the Mercer County Board of Education; and

WHEREAS these decision-makers are responsible for maintaining strong, effective budgetary oversight, high standards for employment and a safe, well-managed set of school facilities; and

WHEREAS these board members are serving our community with integrity, honor and a commitment to our children’s futures; and

WHEREAS January 2020 marks Kentucky's observation of their contributions through School Board Recognition Month;

THEREFORE, I, Dennis Davis, Superintendent, do hereby proclaim the month of January 2020 throughout this community as School Board Recognition Month and urge all citizens to honor Larry Yeager, Billy Montgomery, Bobby Walden, Randy Phillips, and Christie Devine for their service.

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January 16th, 2020

• February 2020 Calendar
• January 2020 Calendar

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

• Balance Sheet Rpt Dec 2019
• Bank Rec Dec 2019
• Financial Summary Dec 2019
• Monthly Financial Rpt Dec 2019

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)).

Mr. McAllister, Chief Academic Officer will report to the board at this time regarding the CDIP and CSIP Reports.

• CDIP-CSIP Board update

Attached are the documents related to the Draft Budget for 2020-21.

• 2020-21 Draft Budget Summary
• Changes from Working Budget FY20 to Draft Budget FY21
• Draft Budget 2020-21 for Board Meeting
• Draft Budget Comparison FY 18 - FY 21

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.

“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.

• December 17, 2019 Meeting Minutes

• Paid Warrant Report December 2019

Emergency Teaching Certificate needed for new hire of Preschool Teacher.

Our district bids out copier leases and maintenance every three to four years for all district machines. The four year lease term ends June 30, 2020. We would like to advertise for bids for a three year term which will begin July 1, 2020.

Amy Matthews with MCIS Family Resource would like to apply for the following grants:

• Mercer Community Endowment $500.00 for Cradle School Project.
• Mercer Community Endowment $500.00 to purchase safety items for door prizes.
• United Way $500.00 for After-School Cooking Club.
• Mercer Community Endowment $500.00 for After-School Cooking Club.

Please see attachment for more details.

• FRC BOE Information for Mini Grant proposals - Amy Matthews.pdf

No changes have been made to the staffing guidelines, which fall in line with state mandated staffing guidelines.

• Staff Allocation Guidelines 2020-21.pdf

Mary Newsome- Bus Driver- requesting unpaid medical leave from 12-2-2019 through December 18th, 2019. Employee returns to work January 6th, 2020.

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:

*Date modified due to conflict with KASA Conference.

**Date modified from third Thursday of month due to school break.

A motion is needed to enter into Executive Session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (f).

A motion is needed to exit Executive Session.

A motion will be needed in order for action to be taken in regards to the Executive Session.