Pendleton County
December 18, 2023 6:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
I.A. Approve Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #23-10348 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Buerkley's recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Derek Brown and a second by Mr. Kevin Barnard.

I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
I.C. Mission Statement
I.D. Moment of Silence
II. Communications
II.A. Great News
II.B. Audience Comments
II.C. Board Member Comments
II.D. Superintendent Report
II.E. Personnel Actions
II.F. Written Communications & Reports
II.F.1. DPP Report
II.F.2. Transportation Report
II.F.3. SBDM Minutes
II.F.4. FRYSC Reports
II.F.5. Comprehensive School Improvement Plans
II.F.5.a. Northern Elementary School
II.F.5.b. Southern Elementary School
II.F.5.c. Sharp Middle School
II.F.5.d. Pendleton County High School
II.F.6. Public Relation Report
II.F.7. Maintenance and Technology Reports
II.F.8. Monthly Financial Report
III. Action Items
III.A. YSA MOU to Participate
Rationale

Attached is a Memorandum of Understanding between Northern Kentucky University (NKU) and the Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services (NKCES) for the Young Scholars Academy (YSA).

Pendleton County Schools is a member of NKCES and is a participating district in the YSA program.  This MOU would extend the current MOU for one additional year through July 31, 2025. 

I would recommend the board approve the districts continued participation in the YSA program.

Actions Taken

Order #23-10349 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Buerkley's recommendation to approve the districts continued participation in the YSA program passed with a motion by Mrs. Laura Schack and a second by Mr. Derek Brown.

III.B. 2023-24 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan
Rationale

Please see the attached memo from our Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Laura Pugh, regarding the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan.  The CDIP is required to be completed and sent to the Kentucky Department of Education by January 1 of each school year. 

I would recommend approval of the 2023-2024 CDIP as presented.

Actions Taken

Order #23-10350 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Buerkley's recommendation to approve the 2023-2024 CDIP as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Kevin Barnard and a second by Mrs. Amber Beebe.

III.C. PC Paving-Bidding Documents and BG-3
Rationale

Attached are documents provided by Robert Ehmet Hayes and Associates regarding the PC Paving Project at Southern Elementary and Pendleton County High School.     

The board must approve and execute the attached BG-3, and bidding documents which will then be sent to the Kentucky Department of Education for approval.

I would recommend approval of the attached BG-3, and bidding documents for the PC Paving Project.

Actions Taken

Order #23-10351 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Buerkley's recommendation to approve the attached BG-3, and bidding documents for the PC Paving Project passed with a motion by Mr. Kevin Barnard and a second by Mr. Derek Brown.

III.D. Establish 2024 BOE Meeting Dates
Rationale

Attached are the proposed regularly scheduled meeting dates for 2024.  Regular meeting dates would continue to be on the third Monday of the month unless this date fell on a holiday.  We have attempted to identify any future conflicts that may exist and schedule accordingly. 

Actions Taken

Order #23-10352 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Buerkley's recommendation to approve the 2024 BOE Regular Meeting Dates as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Laura Schack and a second by Mr. Derek Brown.

IV. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #23-10353 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Buerkley's recommendation to approve the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Amber Beebe and a second by Mr. Kevin Barnard.

IV.A. Board Meeting Minutes
IV.B. Orders of the Treasurer
IV.C. Treasurer's Report
IV.D. Leave of Absence Requests
V. Executive Session
Actions Taken

Order #23-10354 - Motion Passed:  A recommendation to go into Executive Session passed with a motion by Mr. Derek Brown and a second by Mr. Kevin Barnard.

V.A. Per KRS 156.557 (6)(C)--Superintendent Evaluation--Formative
V.B. Per KRS 61.810 (1)(C) --Discussions of Proposed or Pending Litigation Against or on Behalf of the Public Agency
VI. Return From Executive Session
Actions Taken

Order #23-10355 - Motion Passed:  A recommendation to return from Executive Session passed with a motion by Mrs. Laura Schack and a second by Mr. Derek Brown.

VII. Amend Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #23-10356 - Motion Passed:  A recommendation to amend the agenda to add "Legal Services Contract by Adams Law" passed with a motion by Mr. Kevin Barnard and a second by Mr. Derek Brown.

VIII. Legal Services Contract by Adams Law
Actions Taken

Order #23-10357 - Motion Passed:  A recommendation to approve agreement with Adams Law contingent on modifications being made by Superintendent and Board Counsel passed with a motion by Mr. Derek Brown and a second by Mrs. Amber Beebe.

IX. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #23-10358 - Motion Passed:  A recommendation to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Kevin Barnard and a second by Mr. Derek Brown.