Mercer County
July 18, 2023 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Randy Phillips
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Amber Franceschi, District 1

Larry Yeager, District 2

Billy Montgomery, District 3

Cliff Prewitt, District 4

Randy Phillips, District 5

2. Approval of Agenda
Randy Phillips
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The agenda is being presented for approval. Any changes are to be made at this time.

3. Public Participation
Randy Phillips
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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 and not to exceed fifteen (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.

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

4.A. Finance Officer's Report
Amber Minor
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Ending GF Cash Balance:
     o $ 6.54 million as opposed to $5.15 million last year at the same time.

General Fund Revenue:
     o Overall revenue was up 9% compared to the prior year at the same time.
     o Receipts received in the year were 9% higher as opposed to the prior year at the same time.
     o The district has received 103.6% of the revenue budgeted for the year, including the beginning balance.

Received 101.1% of the receipts that were budgeted for the year.

General Fund Expenditures:
     o Up 6% compared to the prior year at the same time.
     o Expenses of $3.19 million in June.
     o Expended 92% of the budgeted expenses for the year.

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4.B. Instruction Report
Jason McAllister
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The Chief Academic Officer will report to the board at this time.

4.C. Personnel Report
Jason Booher
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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)).

4.D. Superintendent's Report
Jason Booher
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The Superintendent will report to the board at this time.

5. Consent Agenda
Randy Phillips
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“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.

5.A. Board Meeting Minutes
Randy Phillips
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5.B. Invoices
Amber Minor
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5.C. 2023-24 Fuel Vendors
Amber Minor
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We are requesting the following vendors be approved to provide fuel to the district for the 2023-24 school year:

Kentucky Petroleum

Key Oil

Petroleum Traders Corp.

Woodford Oil

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5.D. District Emergency Guide and School Emergency Plans
Esther Hayslett
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Documents are attached.

5.E. Master Schedule for Instructional Times
Esther Hayslett
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5.F. District Safety Plan
Esther Hayslett
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Document is attached.

5.G. 23-24 Trauma Informed Plan
Esther Hayslett
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Documents are attached.

5.H. School Supervision Plans
Esther Hayslett
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Documents are attached. 

5.I. Bass Fishing Tournament
Periann Blair
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Seeking permission for an out of state trip to the national bass fishing tournament in South Carolina. July 24-29. This is the third year in a row we have made it to nationals and this year two teams have qualified. 

Cost will come from the bass fishing account. 

4 students, the coach, and 2 boat captains will attend. Students are all riding with their parents. Parents are paying for their own rooms. 

6. Action Items for Discussion
Randy Phillips
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The following items require board action, but do not require a roll call vote for approval.

6.A. First Reading of Policy
Esther Hayslett
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6.B. Policies and Procedures
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Second reading of policies and procedures. 

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7. Action Items for Roll Call Vote
Randy Phillips
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The following items require board action and a roll call vote for approval.

8. Adjournment
Randy Phillips