Breathitt County
August 22, 2017 5:00 PM
Breathitt County Board of Education Regular Advisory Board Meeting
I. Call to Order.
I.A. Roll Call
Actions Taken

Order #45 - Motion Passed:  Excusing the absence of George Johnson due to work obligations passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
I.C. Review of Commissioner's Approvals
I.D. Adopt Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #46 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of adoption of the agenda with the striking of Item III-A-5 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins.

II. Presentations/Reports
II.A. Student Recognitions
II.A.1. Jessica Keffer - State Yes I Can Award Winner
II.B. 2017-2018 New Employees
II.B.1. Bus Drivers
II.B.1.a. Linville Barnett
II.B.1.b. Jill Neace
II.B.1.c. Robert Whitaker
II.B.2. BHS
II.B.2.a. Tiffany Combs - Science Teacher
II.B.2.b. Sterling Harris - English Teacher
II.B.2.c. Kera Howard
II.B.2.d. Emily Kerwin - Math Teacher
II.B.2.e. Brandon Hayes - Social Studies Teacher
II.B.2.f. Hannah Watts - FMD Teacher
II.B.2.g. Kirstie Thompson - Receptionist
II.B.3. Highland-Turner
II.B.3.a. Willa Herald - FMD Teacher
II.B.3.b. Thelma Crase - School Secretary
II.B.3.c. Clifton Pennington - Instructional Assistant
II.B.3.d. Holly Vailliencourt - Instructional Assistant
II.B.4. LBJ
II.B.4.a. Jason Hall - 4th Grade Teacher
II.B.4.b. Sally Morris - 3rd Grade Teacher
II.B.4.c. Wanda Noble - 1st Grade Teacher
II.B.4.d. Trish Miller - Special Education Teacher
II.B.4.e. Roger Mitchell - Custodian
II.B.4.f. Dianna White - Custodian
II.B.5. MRC
II.B.5.a. Heather Hall - K-1 Teacher
II.C. Staff Perfect Attendance for the 2017-2018 School Year
II.C.1. Jesse Bailey
II.C.2. Eddie Baker
II.C.3. Delmer Bryant
II.C.4. Donna Fugate
II.C.5. Adrian Hudson
II.C.6. Byron Johnson
II.C.7. William McIntosh
II.C.8. Jamie Mullins-Smith
II.C.9. Danny Spencer
II.C.10. Carolyn Spicer
II.C.11. James Stewart
II.C.12. James Strong
II.C.13. Donna Thomas
II.C.14. Phillip Watts
II.D. Reports
II.D.1. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
II.D.2. Attendance Report
Attachments
III. Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval
III.A. CONSENT ITEMS
Actions Taken

Order #47 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the consent items listed below passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.A.1. Consider approval of Class of 1987 Request to Use BHS on September 2, 2017, for a class reunion, contingent on receipt of insurance.
Attachments
III.A.2. Consider approval of the second and final reading of the 2017-2018 Discipline Code Book.
Attachments
III.A.3. Consider approval of the District Assurances for the 2017-2018 school year.
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III.A.4. Consider approval of the KECSAC MOA for the 2017-2018 school year.
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III.A.5. Consider approval of the amended Certified Evaluation Plan for the 2017-2018 school year.
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III.A.6. Consider approval of setting the instructional day at 385 minutes for the 2017-2018 school year (same as last year).
III.A.7. Consider approval of the Fund Raiser Request for MRC for their "Back to School Bash".
Attachments
III.B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.B.1. Consider approval of minutes of previous meetings.
III.B.1.a. July 25, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #48 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the July 25, 2017 regular meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.1.b. August 10, 2017 Special Meeting Minutes
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #49 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the August 10, 2017 special meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins.

III.B.1.c. August 15, 2017 Special Meeting Minutes
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #50 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the August 15, 2017 special meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins and a second by Mr. John Hollan.

III.B.2. Consider approval of the July 2017 Treasurer's Report.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #51 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the July 2017 Treasurer's Report passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.3. Consider approval of August 2017 bills for payment.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #52 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the August 2017 bills for payment passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins.

III.B.4. Consider approval of proceeding with a special election for the Nickel Equivalent Tax, to include covering the total cost of the election, based on receipt of the certification of the petition.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #53 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of proceeding with a special election for the Nickel Equivalent Tax, to include covering the total cost of the election passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins.

III.B.5. Consider approval of adopting for the 2017-2018 school year, the tax rate of 62.7 cents for real and personal property, which includes a tax rate of 7.4 cents in accordance with the Board's prior adoption of an additional 5.0 cent equivalent tax rate on real and personal property on June 29, 2017 that is dedicated strictly to major renovation of existing school facilities, new construction, and debt service. (If the nickel tax is recalled at the special election, then the tax rate levied will be the 4% increase rate of 65.2 cents on real and personal property pursuant to KRS 132.017(3)(d).)
Actions Taken

Order #54 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of adopting a tax rate of 62.7 cents for real and personal property, which includes a tax rate of 7.4 cents in accordance with the Board's prior adoption of an additional 5.0 cent equivalent tax rate on real and personal property on June 29, 2017, that is dedicated strictly to major renovation of existing school facilities, new construction, and debt service, for the 2017-2018 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.6. Consider approval of the 2018 Motor Vehicle Tax Rate at the same as last year.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #55 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the 2018 motor vehicle tax rate of $0.492 (same as last year) passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins.

III.B.7. Consider approval of appointing Susan Watts to serve on the Evaluation Appeals Committee and Donna Fugate to serve as the alternate certified member for the 2017-2018 school year.
Actions Taken

Order #56 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Interim Superintendent Phillip Watts approval of appointing Susan Watts and Donna Fugate as an alternate to serve on the Certified Evaluation Appeals Committee passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.8. Consider approval of the allocating $15,000 to BHS and $5,000 to SMS for athletic expenses (same as last year).
Actions Taken

Order #57 - Motion Failed:  Approval of allocating $15,000 to BHS and $5,000 to SMS for athletic expenses failed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

Order #58 - Motion Passed:  After further discussion, approval of allocating $15,000 to BHS and $5,000 to SMS for all extra-curricular expenses passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.9. Consider approval to revisions of the following policies/procedures:
III.B.9.a. Policies 03.1211/03.2211-Salary Deductions (second and final reading)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #59 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the revision to Policies 03.1211 and 03.2211-Salary Deductions passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.9.b. Procedure 03.125 AP.21-Travel Expense (Review Only Required)
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III.B.9.c. Procedure 03.125 AP.2-Travel Request and Reimbursement Form (Review Only Required)
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III.B.10. Consider approval of the quote for the BHS Softball Field Turf Renovation.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #60 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Quote from Quicksand Farms for the BHS Softball Field Turf Renovation at $3,600 passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.11. Consider approval of a leave of absence for Employee #3288 from August 1, 2017 through September 15, 2017.
Actions Taken

Order #61 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of a leave of absence for Employee #3288 from August 1, 2017 through September 15, 2017 passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

IV. Personnel Notifications
V. Informational Items
V.A. Communication/Sharing (All Present)
V.B. School Financial Reports
V.C. SBDM Minutes
Attachments
VI. State Management Report
VII. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #62 - Motion Passed:  There being no further business of the Board, adjournment at 5:53 PM passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins and a second by Mr. Albert Little.