Pendleton County
April 22, 2024 6:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
I.A. Approve Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #24-10393 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Laura Schack and a second by Mr. Derek Brown.

I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
I.C. Mission Statement
I.D. Moment of Silence
I.E. Great News
II. Communications
II.A. Audience Comments
II.B. Board Member Comments
II.C. Superintendent Report
II.D. Personnel Actions
III. Written Communications & Reports
III.A. DPP Report
III.B. Transportation Monthly Trip Report
III.C. SBDM Minutes
III.D. FRYSC Reports
III.E. Public Relations Report
III.F. Quarterly Reports
III.G. SMS FCCLA Travel to Nationals--Seattle, Washington
III.H. PHS FCCLA Travel to Nationals--Seattle, Washington
III.I. Final SBDM Staffing/Instructional Allocations 2024-25
III.J. PCHS Curriculum Purchase
III.J.1. ServSafe Instructor Guide
III.J.2. ServSafe Coursebook Test Bank
III.K. Maintenance/Technology Report
III.L. Monthly Financial Report
IV. Action Agenda
IV.A. Pay App #6 to Morel Group--Sharp Middle School Renovations & Stadium Project
Rationale

Attached is Payment Application #6 for the Sharp Middle School Renovations and Stadium Project.  The work has been certified by our architectural firm and the recommendation is to pay the sum of $895,239.90 as requested.

I would recommend the board approve payment for Payment Application #6 as submitted. 

Actions Taken

Order #24-10394 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Buerkley's recommendation to approve payment for Payment Application #6 as submitted passed with a motion by Mrs. Amber Beebe and a second by Mr. Derek Brown.

IV.B. Pay App #2 to The Motz Group--Sharp Middle School Renovations & Stadium, DPO Genan and DPO Shaw Integrated.
Rationale

Attached is Payment Application #2 from The Motz Group for the Sharp Middle School Renovations and Stadium Project.  The work has been certified by our architectural firm and the recommendation is to pay the sum of $232,221.81 to the Motz Group, $52,461 to Genan Inc., and $231,048.60 to Shaw Integrated Turf Solutions as requested.

I would recommend the board approve payment for Payment Application #2 as submitted. 

Actions Taken

Order #24-10395 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Buerkley's recommendation to approve payment for Payment Application #2 as submitted passed with a motion by Mrs. Laura Schack and a second by Mr. Derek Brown.

IV.C. Pay App #1 to Stuppy Inc.
Rationale

Attached is Payment Application #1 from Stuppy Inc. for the Pendleton County High School Greenhouse Project.  The work has been certified by our architectural firm and the recommendation is to pay the sum of $100,052.00 as requested.

I would recommend the board approve payment for Payment Application #1 as submitted. 

Actions Taken

Order #24-10396 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Buerkley's recommendation to approve payment for Payment Application #1 as submitted passed with a motion by Mr. Derek Brown and a second by Mrs. Laura Schack.

IV.D. 2024-25 Emergency Substitute Certification
Rationale

Diligent efforts are made to recruit fully-qualified substitute teachers for Pendleton County Schools.  However, when a fully-certified substitute teacher cannot be located for a particular position, leeway from the Education Profession Standards Board and the Kentucky Department of Education has been granted to school districts to hire emergency substitutes.  The board of education must approve the use of emergency substitutes in the district.  

I would recommend the board approve the use of emergency substitutes for the 2024-2025 school year.

Actions Taken

Order #24-10397 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Buerkley's recommendation to approve the use of emergency substitutes for the 2024-2025 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Derek Brown and a second by Mrs. Amber Beebe.

IV.E. 23-24 Amended School Calendar
Rationale

Each year the local board of education must approve the final amended calendar to comply with KRS 158.070.  The final amended calendar should demonstrate that the district has not less than 185 days composed of student attendance days, professional development days, and holidays while accumulating 1,062 hours of instruction for students.   

The amended calendar is attached for your review.  

I would recommend the board approve the amended calendar for 2023-24.

Actions Taken

Order #24-10398 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Buerkley's recommendation to approve the 23-24 amended school calendar passed with a motion by Mrs. Laura Schack and a second by Mr. Derek Brown.

IV.F. 2024-25 District Technology Plan
Rationale

Attached is a memo from our Chief Information Officer, Craig Smith, regarding the District Technology Plan.

The 2024-2025 Pendleton County District Technology Plan outlines the goals, needs, priorities, and solutions to assist our district in achieving our mission and vision within the Pendleton County School District. This plan was developed to create 21st century learners, both students and staff, through blended learning opportunities.  If you have any questions regarding the technology plan Mr. Smith would be happy to answer them at this time.

I would recommend approval of the 2024-2025 district technology plan.

Actions Taken

Order #24-10399 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Buerkley's recommendation to approve the 2024-2025 district technology plan passed with a motion by Mrs. Laura Schack and a second by Mr. Derek Brown.

IV.G. Acceptance of NES Donations
Rationale

Board policy requires any donation over $1000.00 dollars to be accepted by the board of education.

The Northern Elementary Parent Teacher Organization would like to donate $3,708.50 from the Spring Flower Sale to the school and $2,291.50 from other PTO funds to the school for technology. Due to these donations exceeding $1000.00 they need board approval.

I would recommend the board approve these donations from the Northern Elementary Parent Teacher Organization.

Actions Taken

Order #24-10400 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Buerkley's recommendation to approve these two donations from the Northern Elementary Parent Teacher Organization passed with a motion by Mr. Derek Brown and a second by Mrs. Laura Schack.

IV.H. District Allocations and Section 7 Allocations Add-On Request
Rationale

Attached you have a memo from our Director of Finance and Human Resources, Jennifer Pierce, regarding the 2024-25 District Allocations and Section 7 Add-Ons.

These allocations would be in addition to the initial March 1 staffing allocation the board granted each school.

I would recommend approval of the 2024-25 district allocations and section 7 allocations as listed. 

Actions Taken

Order #24-10401 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Buerkley's recommendation to approve the 2024-25 district allocations and section 7 allocations as listed passed with a motion by Mr. Derek Brown and a second by Mrs. Laura Schack.

IV.I. 2024-25 Salary Schedule
Rationale

Attached is a memo from our Director of Finance and Human Resources, Jennifer Pierce, regarding the 2024-2025 Salary Schedule. 

I would recommend approval of the 2024-25 Salary Schedule as presented.

Actions Taken

Order #24-10402 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Buerkley's recommendation to approve the 2024-25 Salary Schedule as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Derek Brown and a second by Mrs. Laura Schack.

V. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #24-10403 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Buerkley's recommendation to approve the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Amber Beebe and a second by Mr. Derek Brown.

V.A. Board Meeting Minutes
V.B. Treasurer's Report
V.C. Professional Development Diagonostic for SY 24-25
V.D. Psychological Evaluation Services Contract
V.E. Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Contract
V.F. Speech Language Therapy Contract
V.G. Orders of the Treasurer
V.H. Leave Requests
VI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #24-10404 - Motion Passed:  A recommendation to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Derek Brown and a second by Mrs. Amber Beebe.