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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.
Song by the Choir
MCSHS Choir
4.
Approval of Agenda
Randy Phillips
The agenda is being presented for approval. Any changes are to be made at this time.
5.
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 - Riley Rowland
Mercer County Intermediate School – Emma Ayala
King Middle School – Lucy Blevins
Mercer County Senior High School – Norah Martin
2. Other Student Recognitions:
Kobie Shirley - National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist
Mercer County Elementary-Level Five All Stars program
6.
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.
7.
Reports
This section of the agenda is reserved for reports only, no action will be taken.
7.A.
Finance Officer's Report
Amber Minor
The Finance Officer will report to the board at this time.
7.B.
Attendance/Enrollment Report
Esther Hayslett
The DPP will report to the board at this time.
7.C.
Instruction Report
Jason McAllister
The Chief Academic Officer will report to the board at this time.
7.D.
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)).
7.E.
MCSHS Principal Report
Mike Floro
Any principal may report to the board at this time if needed.
7.F.
Student Board Member Report
Norah Martin
7.G.
New Elementary School Report
Trace Creek Construction
7.H.
Superintendent's Report
Jason Booher
The Superintendent will report to the board at this time.
8.
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.
8.A.
Board Meeting Minutes
Randy Phillips
8.B.
Invoices
Amber Minor
8.C.
Request Finding to the District Facilities Plan (DFP)
Jason Booher
This is to add the new athletic stadium as a discretionary construction project.
8.D.
Out of State Travel-KMS and MCSHS FFA
Joseph Dempsey
The National FFA Convention and Expo is all about growing the next generation of leaders. No matter where you are in FFA, you will find inspiration and direction to become a leader and influencer, ready to make an impact. During this event, members will be able to find out who they are, who they want to become, and how they can affect change in the world.
National convention will be held in Indianapolis, IN
FFA members will be covering the cost of their own travel.
8.E.
Student Teacher MOU-Campbellsville University
Jay Anderson
Please see attached.
8.F.
Out of State Travel-KMS
Jason Bryant
Night at the Museum Trip-Chicago this Fall. Freedom Tours will be working with us again this year to offer this trip for our students. November 8-9.
This trip will be student paid.
8.G.
KMS Cheerleading Boosters
Amber Minor
There has not been an official KMS Cheerleading Booster group since the 2018-19 school year. There is a new group that has now formed and completed all necessary paperwork to become an official booster club with Mercer County Schools. Please see attached information.
8.H.
Local Planning Committee (LPC) Members
AMber Minor
Please see attached listing of LPC Members.
8.I.
Annual update to procedure 03.11 AP.2521 per Kentucky State Police Non-Criminal Justice Agency (NCJA)
Chantal Joyce
Please see attached.
8.J.
Leave of Absences
Chantal Joyce
Please see attached.
8.K.
District Use Application
Victoria Raimondi
Please see attached.
9.
Action Items for Roll Call Vote
Randy Phillips
The following items require board action and a roll call vote for approval.
9.A.
Bus Bids
Amber Minor
Bids for two buses were opened on Friday, September 5th at 10 a.m. Two bids were received for each bus as follows:
1. Bryant Wethington - Bid $10 on each bus
2. Allen Harlow & Chris Cooper - Bid $601 on each bus
After speaking with Mr. Harp, Director of Transportation, and looking at scrap options, we feel it is best for the board to accept the bid from Allen Harlow & Chris Cooper in the amount of $601 on each bus, in the total amount of $1,202.
9.B.
Final 2025-26 SBDM Allocations
Amber Minor
Please see attached.
9.C.
2025-26 Working Budget
Amber Minor
Please see attached.
10.
Adjournment
Randy Phillips
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