Amber Franceschi, District 1

Amy Hart, 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 - Mariah Bozeman, 2nd Grade

Mercer County Intermediate School – Ryley McElfresh, 5th grade

King Middle School – Tyson Sebastian, 7th grade

Mercer County Senior High School – Rylie Long, 10th Grade

2. Other Student Recognitions:

KY State DECA Competition Winners - 

1st Overall - Community Giving Project (Team): Aaliyah Carmon, Harlee Durbin, and Tharun Eka

3. Staff Recognitions:

This year’s Jane Coomes Educator of the Year has served preschool-aged children within Mercer County schools as a dedicated speech and language pathologist for over 20 years. Her interactive lessons address language, and articulation needs while embracing a holistic educational approach.

She has created large group instruction lessons that benefited both students and teachers. Even after these lessons ended, she continued to provide materials and guidance to ensure their continuation in the classroom. She serves at least 65 preschool students monthly, often instructing teachers on practices to further therapy outside her sessions.

More than a speech and language pathologist, Mrs. Lisa Coleman is an early childhood educator who fosters innovative thinking, teamwork, and family support. Her unwavering dedication makes her an invaluable asset to the Mercer County School System and Mercer County. Your Jane Coomes Educator of the Year Mrs. Lisa Coleman!

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.

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

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

• February 2025 Monthly Financial Reports

Jason McAllister, Chief Academic Officer, will report to the board at this time.

The DPP will report to the board at this time.

• Month 6.pdf

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)).

• Personnel Report for March Board Meeting

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.

• February 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes

• Paid Invoice Report February 2025

Out-of-State Trip Requests:

• DECA International Career Development Conference, April 26-29, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Students who win State compete in Marketing tests and roleplays to win Internationals level awards. Additionally, DECA offers PD and student training sessions. Paid for with grant funds already available, DECA funds and student out of pocket funds.
• Teachers from MCIS and KMS attending the Ron Clark Academy in Georgia in April and to attend the House PD in June. To be paid for out of Title I funds from each school.
• Senior Trip to Kings Island on May 14, 2025. Students will pay $55 per person, which includes lunch. School buses will transport students starting at 8 am from MCSH and depart Kings Island at 7 pm.

• DECA Conference.pdf

The following items are being requested to be deemed as surplus:

• Bus 051 - no longer working, donate to BCTC for training purposes.

Please see attached leave requests.

Please see the attached job description update for the District Support Coach position.

• 2210 District Support Coach Job Description.pdf

Use of MCSHS Auditorium for a dance recital

Please see attached agreement.

• WKU Dual Credit 25-26 MOA draft.pdf

The following items require board action, but do not require a roll call vote for approval.

Please see attached document

• Potential Stadium Project (1).pdf

Please see the attached draft document that will be released with approval from the board and review from the board attorney.

• CM Letter of Interest.pdf
• KDE_Request_For_Proposals_CM_Services_2013_09_06 (1) CM Proposals.pdf

Please see the attached draft document that will be released with approval from the board and review from the board attorney.

• Architectural Firm Letter of Interest.pdf
• KDE_Request_For_Proposals_AE_Services_2013_09_06 (1) Architect proposals.pdf

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

Pursuant to KRS 157.655-157.660 and 750 KAR 2:010, the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) is hereby making an official FY2025 KETS offer of assistance to your Board of Education. Acceptance of this offer of assistance commits the Board of Education to follow the statutes and regulations of the SFCC and the Kentucky Department of Education governing the Education Technology Funding Program.

Based on the statewide ADA figures being used for 2025 SEEK this year, your second offer of assistance in FY2025 is in the amount of $20,877. Accepted state technology fund offers of assistance must be matched equally by your Board of Education or can be escrowed for up to three (3) years.

The matching funds for this has already been set aside in the budget and helps to purchase classroom and teacher technology equipment each year.

• FY2025-Mercer County Schools - 2nd Offer.pdf

Mercer County Schools has used Roberts Insurance in Richmond, Kentucky for our Student Accident coverage for a number of years. They are very well known and utilized among Kentucky school districts.

The current plan covers up to a maximum benefit of $25,000 for each injury for a 26 week loss period, and medical charges within two years of injury. It also includes an accidental death benefit of $10,000 and catastrophic coverage up to $7,500,000.

Current plan: Zurich Insurance Company - $78,574

2018-19 Rate = $84,836

2019-20 Rate = $80,969

2020-21 Rate = $80,909

2021-22 Rate = $78,574

2022-23 Rate = $78,574

2023-24 Rate = $78,574

2024-25 Rate = $78,574

2025-26 Rate = $78,574

There is no change from the current year cost of coverage.

• Student Accident Renewal FY26.pdf

A motion is needed to enter into Executive Session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (b).

A motion is needed to exit Executive Session.

Any action related to the Executive Session requires a motion.