Amber Franceschi, District 1

Larry Yeager, District 2

Billy Montgomery, District 3

Cliff Prewitt, District 4

Randy Phillips, District 5

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

1. Superior Titan Award- 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.
• Demonstrates good leadership skills.
• Exhibits a winning attitude and spirit toward learning and peers.

Mercer County Elementary School - Elizabeth "Elly" McBride

Mercer County Intermediate School – Zion Jones

King Middle School – Alexa Bravo Rodriguez

Mercer County Senior High School – Sara Dunn

2. Other Student Recognitions:

Alejandro Perez Dulzaides - 1st place High School Art 2D competition at the Kentucky Art Education Association Conference

Beau Brown - 2nd Team Soccer All-State

Marshall Hart - 2A Cross Country All-State

3. Staff Recognitions:

MCEA Teacher of the Month: Paula Russell

Since 1992, Kentucky Education Technology System (KETS) has been “the” pioneer and national leader in most aspects of educational technology investment, infrastructure, and support for public school districts. A vital part of this effort has been strong partnerships with individuals and entities that continue to assist the Kentucky Department of Education in
fulfilling its mission to students and citizens of the Commonwealth.
Named after the late William E. Stilwell, Ph.D., the Stilwell Award is presented to the unsung heroes that have gone above and beyond the call of duty in education technology; they devote their efforts entirely to our K-12 students, teachers, and administrators. Identified by their red suspenders, the annual Stilwell Award winners represent the best-of-the-best, who
show up daily in their tireless service to Kentucky schools and the high-quality education technology services and supports that are required.
One of the US Army’s most prestigious awards is the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM); the 2022 Bill Stilwell Award is just as distinctive. For 2022, a unique version of the “red suspenders” award, a meritorious medal in the form of a celebratory coin, has been commissioned for presentation to critical K-12 Education Technology staff in all Kentucky K-12 school districts and the KDE Office of Education Technology (OET). This distinctive coin signifies the individual’s successful and meritorious tour of duty from 10 March 2020 to 11 March 2022, providing quality education technology service on and beyond the school campus for Kentucky K-12 students, teachers, staff, and families throughout the 24-month core of the
pandemic. This service provided THE connection with students and families to their schools for the continuation of learning and student health supports.

Therefore, let it be known that the 2022 Stilwell Award is being presented here on Tuesday, October 18th , to the education technology leaders in the Mercer County school district, as a simple but sincere and heartfelt way to say
“Thank you for your accomplishments, your dedication, and your sacrifices over those 24 months as well as for your continued persistence toward excellence, and is presented to....”

- Tim Berger

- John Barrington

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 three (3) minutes but not to exceed (15) 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.

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

Ending GF Cash Balance:

 $ 4.11 million as opposed to $3.86 million last year at the same time.

General Fund Revenue:

  - Overall revenue was up 8% compared to the prior year at the same time.
       -Beginning Balance being used for this year is the budgeted amount only, not the actual. That will
         be updated once the audit is finished.
  - Receipts received in the year were 4% higher as opposed to the prior year at the same time.

General Fund Expenditures:
  - Up 9% compared to the prior year at the same time.
  - Expenses of $2.18 million in October.
        -Property purchase was completed in the month of October.

• October 2022 Monthly Financial Reports - Amber Minor.pdf

The DPP will report to the board at this time.

• Attendance Report Month 3 22-23.pdf

The Chief Academic Officer will report to the board at this time.

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)).

The Superintendent will report to the board at this time.

“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.

• 10-18 minutes.pdf

• OCT 2022 PAID WARRANT REPORT - Amber Minor.pdf

Approval of SBDM Meeting Minutes as presented.

• 2022 NCJA Security Policy Mercer County.docx

Request for shortened school day memo-Special Education

• EKU MOA.pdf

We are sending two teachers to the Kagan Structures for engagement and achievement training that will be held in Nashville Tennessee in January. This has been an area of emphasis for the school this year and we are going to rely on them to help train the rest of the school. Kristen Flick (math) and Liz Brogli (sped) are the teachers attending the training.

Funding coming from section 6 and Carryforward ESS funds

The Special Education Department is requesting permission to apply for a Walmart grant up to $5,000 to utilize for staff appreciation and retention purposes.

The Special Education Department is seeking sponsorships from local businesses in order to give back to the staff in that department. Please see attachments.

• Mercer County Teacher Incentive Program Sponsorship Levels (1) - Amber Minor (1).png

Discuss changing the regularly scheduled board meeting to Tuesday, December 13

The following items require board action and a roll call vote for approval.

There is a temporary need for SPED contracting services with current staffing conditions. 

Funding will come from special education budget. 

• Mercer Contract 2022.pdf

Approval of Change Order #4 for a credit of (5,751.83) for Proposal Request #13 Softball Foundations Credit

• CO4-2203-combined.pdf

The following changes need approval: 

- Assistant drama coach $750 (SBDM Paid)

• FY2023 SALARY SCHEDULE updated November 2022 - Amber Minor.pdf

• Mercer County Law Enforcement Services Proposal (1).pdf
• SRO Job Description.docx

Codell Construction, Winchester 

Trace Creek, Vanceburg

Deco Architecture, Somerset

PCA Architecture, Newport

Ross Tarrant, Lexington

Summit Engineering, Lexington