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1.
Call to Order/Roll Call
Randy Phillips
Amber Franceschi, District 1
Amy Hart, District 2
Billy Montgomery, District 3
Cliff Prewitt, District 4
Randy Phillips, District 5
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
Jason Booher
3.
Approval of Agenda
Randy Phillips
The agenda is being presented for approval. Any changes are to be made at this time.
4.
Recognitions
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 - Mason Wexler
Mercer County Intermediate School – Emily Main
King Middle School – Emerson Daniels
Mercer County Senior High School – Anne Whitenack
2. Other Student Recognitions:
Jim Claypool Conservation Poster contest winners, MCES:
Julia Elliott
Laney Wilson
Annie Burton
Jim Claypool Conservation Poster contest winners, MCIS:
3rd place: Tinley Divine
2nd Place: Isabella Taylor
1st place: Isabel Franks, she is the district winner, and her art will compete at the state level.
KMEA All-District Band:
Macy Shirley, Kaylee Yocum, James Lyons - 1st over all out of their entire group/section
Hailey Winburn, Josephine Doan, Brayden Sears, Kali Sepko, Aaron Bricarello, Allie Fenwick
5.
Public Participation
Randy Phillips
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 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.
6.
Reports
This section of the agenda is reserved for reports only, no action will be taken.
6.A.
Mercer Central/Day Treatment Principal Report
Andy Moberly
6.B.
Finance Officer's Report
Amber Minor
December 2023 General Fund Recap
Ending GF Cash Balance:
o $ 10.16 million as opposed to $6.7 million last year at the same time.
General Fund Revenue:
o Overall revenue increased by 6% compared to the prior year at the same time.
o Receipts received in the year were 3% higher as opposed to the prior year at the same time.
o The district has received 67.6% of the revenue budgeted for the year at 50% through the fiscal year.
Suggests the district will receive more than what was budgeted.
General Fund Expenditures:
o Down 3% compared to the prior year at the same time.
o Expenses of $1.84 million in December.
o The district has expended and encumbered 41% of the expenses budgeted for the year at 50% through the fiscal year. Suggests the district will expend less than what was budgeted.
6.C.
Attendance/Enrollment Report
Esther Hayslett
The DPP will report to the board at this time.
6.D.
Instruction Report
Jason McAllister
The Chief Academic Officer will report to the board at this time.
6.E.
Personnel Report
Jason Booher
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)).
6.F.
Superintendent's Report
Jason Booher
The Superintendent will report to the board at this time.
7.
Consent Agenda
Randy Phillips
“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
Randy Phillips
7.B.
Invoices
Amber Minor
7.C.
Proposed Board Meeting Dates, Times and Locations
Randy Phillips
7.D.
2024 Mowing Bid
Will Carlton
7.E.
EKU MOA
Jason Booher
8.
Action Items for Discussion
Randy Phillips
The following items require board action, but do not require a roll call vote for approval.
8.A.
Staff Allocation Guidelines
Amber Minor
8.B.
Dress and Appearance Policy-Second Reading
Donald Wayne Smith
8.C.
Policy Update 03.13251 and AP.1- Second Reading
Chantal Joyce
A. Policy Update 03.13251 and AP.1-Second Reading Chantal Joyce Rationale Attached policy changes- Second of two readings. On page 2 of the policy 03.13251 the current addition of the following is to be included under section "Notification By Employee" after the first original sentence. Additional language: Furthermore, any employee arrested on a controlled substance-related charge shall provide notification to the Superintendent within twenty-four (24) hours of an arrest, or within twenty-four (24) hours of release from detainment due to arrest, whichever is later. Attached 03.13251 AP.1 Second of two readings, addition of the following: Furthermore, any employee arrested of a controlled substance-related charge shall provide notification to the Superintendent within twenty-four (24) hours of an arrest or within twenty-four (24) hours of release from detainment due to arrest, whichever is later.
9.
Action Items for Roll Call Vote
Randy Phillips
The following items require board action and a roll call vote for approval.
9.A.
KDE MOA
Jennifer Hatton
9.B.
Cafeteria RFP
Chris Minor
10.
Adjournment
Randy Phillips
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