The meeting was called to order by Superintendent Wayne Roberts.  Also present was Gordon Germain, Board Counsel.

Board Members Larry Muse, Benton Sloan and Melissa Upchurch were sworn in.  Copies may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 122.

Whitney Smith nominated Melissa Upchurch to serve as Chairperson. Jarrod Criswell nominated Larry Muse to serve as Chairperson. All Board Members voted by secret ballot. The votes were calculated as three (3) votes for Larry Muse and two (2) votes for Melissa Upchurch.

The ballots may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 123.

It was moved by Whitney Smith, second by Larry Muse that Melissa Upchurch serve as vice-chairperson for the Wayne County Board of Education.

Order #89 - Motion Passed:  It was moved by Whitney Smith, second by Larry Muse that Melissa Upchurch serve as vice-chairperson for the Wayne County Board of Education. passed with a motion by Ms. Whitney Smith and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.

It was moved by ***, second by *** that the Board keep the regular meeting time as the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Wayne County Board of Education building with the exception of school visits.

Order #90 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.

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Recognition of Retiring Board Member Donna Blevins

January is Board Member Appreciation Month

Since January is Board Member Appreciation Month, Superintendent Wayne Roberts presented each Board member with a certificate of appreciation.  Some of the schools sent small gifts as a token of their appreciation, as well.

Mrs. Donna Blevins returned as a guest to accept a plaque recognizing her sixteen (16) years of service on the Wayne County Board of Education.  Her term expired December 31, 2020.  She did not run for re-election.

KSBA's Annual Conference usually held at the end of February has been rescheduled for April 23-25.  This year the conference site will be the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville.  Lodging will be in the Louisville Marriott Downtown- which has a covered pedestrian walkway connecting it to the Convention Center.  

Superintendent Roberts updated Board Members on the KSBA Annual Conference usually held at the end of February.  This year it has been rescheduled for April 23-25.  The conference site will be the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville.  Lodging will be in the Louisville Marriott Downtown- which has a covered pedestrian walkway connecting it to the Convention Center.  

Superintendent Roberts also discussed COVID-19 related information.  The number of active COVID-19 cases in Wayne County has declined significantly.  Therefore, beginning January 25, 2021, students will return to an A/B (alternating) in-person instruction schedule, with hopes to begin a four-day in-person instructional week soon.  

The topic of Monticello Independent School trophies has surfaced again in the community.  There are various community groups that want to take charge of their safe-keeping and/or display.  Options will be thought about and this topic will be re-visited at a later date.

A copy of personnel changes may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 124.

FYI:  Kathryn will host a Public Forum at 5:00 p.m. for the public, then present for Board Members at this time during the meeting.

Ms. Kathryn Tucker, Food Service Director, presented a report on nutrition and physical activity.  A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 125.

The 2021-2022 Draft Budget

Order #91 - Motion Passed:  The 2021-2022 Draft Budget passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 126.

District administrator:  Stewart York

Principal: Derrick Harris

BOE member:  Larry Muse

2 parents:  Ashley Dobbs and Aaron Foster

Teachers members:  Walker-Becky Lewis; Bell-Bobbie Barrier; Monticello- Gail Dishman; WCMS- Leah Turner; WCHS- Tod Barton

2 district classified members:  Kim Lowe and Valerie Hutchinson

2 Community members/business community:  Cassie Pyles and Whitney Alvarez

Approval of a School District Calendar Committee to review, develop and recommend school calendar options for the 2021-2022 school year

Order #92 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a School District Calendar Committee to review, develop and recommend school calendar options for the 2021-2022 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Approval to amend Resolution authorizing COVID19 related Emergency Leave days

Order #93 - Motion Passed:  Approval to amend Resolution authorizing COVID19 related Emergency Leave days passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Since the federally mandated Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expired December 31, 2020, Superintendent Roberts suggested the Board amend the previous Resolution for Emergency Paid Leave Days from ten (10) to twenty (20). If the federal government should issue more FFCRA (or similar) days, the Board may revert back to the original ten (10) day allotment.  Also, no employee shall receive more than twenty (20) total FFCRA and Emergency Paid Leave Days for the 2020-2021 school year without further Board action.

Approval of Pay Application # 9 for the Wayne County District Services Building in the amount of $19,989.44

Order #94 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application # 9 for the Wayne County District Services Building in the amount of $19,989.44 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 127.

Approval to pay an invoice to DECO Architects in the amount of $3,085.08 for professional services

Order #95 - Motion Passed:  Approval to pay an invoice to DECO Architects in the amount of $3,085.08 for professional services passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Ms. Whitney Smith.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 128.

Approval of Pay Application # 9 for the Monticello Elementary School Renovation Project in the amount of $176,740.21

Order #96 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application # 9 for the Monticello Elementary School Renovation Project in the amount of $176,740.21 passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 129.

Order #97 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.

Copies may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 130.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 131.

Approval for the Board to move into Executive Session to discuss the Superintendent's mid-year assessment according to KRS 61.915 and KRS 61.810

Order #98 - Motion Passed:  Approval for the Board to move into Executive Session to discuss the Superintendent's mid-year assessment according to KRS 61.915 and KRS 61.810 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.

Approval for the Board to return to Open Session according to KRS 61.915 and KRS 61.810

Order #99 - Motion Passed:  Approval for the Board to return to Open Session according to KRS 61.915 and KRS 61.810 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.

Adjournment of the meeting

Order #100 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Ms. Whitney Smith.