1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Larry Muse. Also present were Don Neal, Superintendent and Gordan Germain, Board Counsel.
2.
Public Comments
none
3.
Recognition
Superintendent, Don Neal shared that the High School Marching Band scored highest they have scored since 2019, on October 14th at South Laurel High School competing with thirteen (13) other bands.
Superintendent, Don Neal shared that the High School Boys Soccer Team made history by winning the 48th District Championship.
Superintendent, Don Neal shared that the High School Girls Soccer Team on being runners up in 48th District Tournament.
Both Boys and Girls High School Soccer Teams competed in first round of Region play. The Boys Soccer Team hosted the Boys Region.
Superintendent, Don Neal shared that High School Senior, Kelsay Collins competed in the Girls Golf State Tournament and has announced her plans in signing with Midway College.
Superintendent, Don Neal shared that 7th grade Kooper Gehring advanced to both the middle and high school golf state tournaments. Superintendent, Don Neal shared Cross Country hosted Cave Lake Fall Classic on Oct 14, 2023 for Elementary, Middle and High School runners. Wayne County HS Freshman, Ryder Bell Placed first in the High School Boys 5K Run. Saturday, October 21,2023 Wayne County will be hosting Cross Country Class AA Region 5 at Cave Lake, Monticello, KY.
4.
Superintendent's Report and Instructional Issues
Don Neal
Superintendent, Don Neal informed the board and audience of Wayne County High School Students' Art Exhibition and Silent Auction (Small Town, Big Heart) at The Nest Creative Arts Studio. 55 W Columbia Ave, Monticello, KY October 15th- Nov 4th, 2023. Board members were given flyers about the event.
Board members were also given flyers regarding 21st Century, Lights on Afterschool Event (Unleash the Magic Within), Thursday October 26, 2023 @ 4:00-6:00 p.m.
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 55
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
October 2023
Hired –
Dishman, Cheryl Cook/Baker Food Service
Dobbs, Shaylie Substitute Teacher
Dodson, Amanda Account Clerk II @ WCHS
Humble, Chandler Substitute Teacher
Jeffords, Charity Assistant Dance Coach @ WCMS
Martin, Chelsea Cook/Baker Food Service
Pennycuff, Elizabeth Assistant Volleyball Coach @ WCHS
Rose, Kayla Substitute Teacher
Shelton, Dagan Substitute Teacher
Smith, Whitney Substitute Teacher
Veloz, Margarita Cook/Baker Food Service
Reassigned -
Hancock, Melissa Temporary Food Service Manager @ WCHS (During Michelle Lowe-absence)
Sexton, Jennifer From Exceptional Child Instructor to RTI Behavior Interventionist @ Bell Elementary
Turner, Ronnie From Occasional Bus Driver to Full Time Bus Driver
Resigned –
Gillespie, Mollie Childcare Provider @ Cardinal Kids
Mateo, Lesley Bilingual/Instructional Assistant @ WCMS
Sharp, Tessa Cook/Baker Food Service
Shelton, Dagan Instructional Assistant-Special Needs @ WCMS
On Leave –
Craig, Beth FMLA- Intermittent (08/03/23-05/31/2024)
Jones, Edith “Irene” FMLA (09/05/23-11/07/23)
Perkins, Victoria FMLA (09/11/23-11/21/23)
Smith, Juanelle FMLA (09/25/23-10/31/23)
Retired-
Pyles, Lisa Finance Officer@ Central Office Effective Nov 1, 2023
Upchurch, Ginger Cook/Baker Food Service Effective Nov 1, 2023
5.
Report on 2022-2023 Attendance and Dropout Statistics
Mr. Stewart York, Director of Pupil Personnel, reported the Wayne County Schools Average Adjusted Daily Attendance (AADA) was 2765.02 and two (2) drop outs in the 2022-2023 school year.
6.
Approval of Pay Request # 9 for the Wayne County HS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG 22-222) in the Amount of $ 821,809.99
Approval of Pay Request # 9 for the Wayne County HS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG 22-222) in the Amount of $ 821,809.99
Order #57 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Request # 9 for the Wayne County HS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG 22-222) in the Amount of $ 821,809.99 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 #56.
7.
Approval to Pay an Invoice to Lynn Imaging in the Amount of $2,894.66 for Blueprints in Relation to the Bell Elementary School HVAC Renovation Project
Approval to Pay an Invoice to Lynn Imaging in the Amount of $2,894.66 for Blueprints in Relation to the Bell Elementary School HVAC Renovation Project
Order #58 - Motion Passed: Approval to Pay an Invoice to Lynn Imaging in the Amount of $2,894.66 for Blueprints in Relation to the Bell Elementary School HVAC Renovation Project 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 # 57.
8.
Approval of a Capital Funds Transfer to Purchase Lighting Infrastructure for Tennis Courts in the Amount of $20,462.94.
Approval of a Capital Funds Transfer to Purchase Lighting Infrastructure for Tennis Courts in the Amount of $20,462.94.
Order #59 - Motion Passed: Approval of a Capital Funds Transfer to Purchase Lighting Infrastructure for Tennis Courts in the Amount of $20,462.94. passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.
A copy may be found in the Minutes Abstract Files # 58.
9.
Approval of FACPAC BG 5 Project Closeout Form in Reference to the Wayne County ATC Project (BG 18-216)
Approval of FACPAC BG 5 Project Closeout Form in Reference to the Wayne County ATC Project (BG 18-216)
Order #60 - Motion Passed: Approval of FACPAC BG 5 Project Closeout Form in Reference to the Wayne County ATC Project (BG 18-216) 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 # 59.
10.
Approval to Accept a KETS Offer of Assistance from the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) in the amount of $ 31,941
Approval to Accept a KETS Offer of Assistance from the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) in the amount of $ 31,941
Order #61 - Motion Passed: Approval to Accept a KETS Offer of Assistance from the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) in the amount of $ 31,941 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 # 60.
11.
Consent Agenda
Order #62 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.
11.A.
Approval of Contract between Laurel County Schools and Wayne County Schools for Commercial Driver's License Examiner
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 61.
11.B.
Approval of the Girls HS Basketball Team to travel to Knightstown, Indiana (Historic Hoosier Gym) for a game (Feb 3rd @ 11:00 a.m.) February 2-3, 2024.
11.C.
Approval of the High School Cheer Team to travel to Lebanon, TN on November 18,2023 and Sevierville, TN on December 2, 2023 for cheer competition.
11.D.
Approval of Shortened School Days/Weeks for Student to Receive Doctor Requested Therapy per Students' IEP
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 62.
11.E.
Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
11.F.
Approval of Claims and Wages
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 63.
11.G.
Approval of Treasurer's Report
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 64.
12.
Adjournment
Adjournment of the meeting
Order #63 - Motion Passed: Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.
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