Order #3810 - Motion Passed:  Motion to Adopt Agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Suzanne Wilson and a second by Ms. Barkley Taylor.

Classified - Ann Callison

Certified - Michael Despain

Community - Campbellsville Police Department 

Mr. David Petett, CHS Principal, was present and honored Campbellsville High School seniors, Devonte Cubit, Caitlin Bright, Bryce Richardson and Kayla Young after first recognizing Tyrion Taylor, who was unable to attend the meeting. Mr. Petett said he has served as their teacher and Principal since they were third-graders also saying they were honestly, truly like children of his.

The CHS seniors spoke to the Board about their future plans and their experiences as students at Campbellsville Independent Schools.

Mr. Richard Dooley, CHS Guidance Counselor, and Ms. Dee Doss, CHS College and Career Readiness Counselor, was present and provided the Board with an update of students’ college and career readiness.

Ms. Pat Hall, Board Chair, provided the following update:

I was honored to be a part of the Truth and Consequences last Thursday. Some of the gentlemen here tonight in uniform was a part of that. It was especially great to talk to and watch Campbellsville students that were a part of the program.

We’ll have a very busy schedule soon with Baccalaureate, Class Night, Top 10% Banquet, and Graduation. Also, on May 29^th we need to remember we will have a Special Called Board Meeting for Mr. Smith’s Capstone.

Mr. Kirby Smith, Superintendent, updated the Board with the following:

I was pleased with the turnout at the community forum on school safety March 20^th. Since then, I have met with Sgt. David Tucker to review school maps and further discuss options for a school resource officer.

March 20^th, CHS juniors took the state mandated ACT. Still waiting on a few scores but it looks as though we are going to fall somewhere between 19.2-19.6. The junior class picked up 8 more students that are now college ready based on their ACT score. Junior class is sitting at 43% CCR and the senior class is at 66.15% CCR.

The surplus auction this past Friday was a huge success.  I would like to thank Mr. Keith McMahan, Mr. Chuck White, Mr. Carl Lee and Mr. Chris Kidwell for their hard work in getting items rounded up and ready for the auction. The morning of the auction – Mr. Tim Tungate, Mr. Jeff Richardson, Mr. Kent Settle and myself helped get items out of the buildings and ready for the auction. 

Construction update. We are nearing completion on the ticket booth/restroom/concession stand at the Durham campus. Looks really nice and should be ready to go for next season’s soccer and middle school football games.

The high school EOC field testing window opened up today. Students will be taking on line field test in Algebra II, English II, and Biology. Students will take 11^th grade On-demand later on.

The K-prep testing window opens up for us on May 4^th. Each school will have 5 consecutive days to test with 4 days for make-up. CES testing window is May 7-11, CMS testing window is May 14-18 and CHS testing window is 8-14. 

I met with Representative Carney this morning to discuss and review the budget. With the cuts to Preschool and ESS and no funding for Professional Development, Textbooks and KTIP plus the increase in CERS our District is looking at about a $93,000 loss. 

My capstone presentation is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday May 29^th at 12:00 at the board office.

Important dates to remember:

·         14 days until state testing window opens – last 14 days of school.

·         Graduation date is Saturday May 26^th at 11:00 am in Hamilton Auditorium.

·         CHS Prom is April 28^th from 9:00-12:00 at the Taylor County Airport Hanger. There will be a walkthrough for all prom attendees at Hamilton Auditorium.

·         CHS Top 10% banquet will be Sunday April 22^nd at 12:30 in the CHS café.

Ms. Pat Hall, Board Chair:

I’ve been in communication with Mr. Kidwell and Mr. Smith about these budgetary issues and we still have some concerns. Anything can happen in the next 10 days and knowing our Governor like we’ve all began to understand who he is, we don’t need to be surprised if there are some additional changes. The direct effect to us is $93,000, however, we do need to take a hard look at KDE. Their budget was hit drastically, a total of $230 million.

We just know what’s going to happen to us from our budget end but we don’t know what’s going to happen from there. This fight is not over which is the fight for the future of our children. Although I respect the Governor for his business sense, his forecast for Kentucky’s income to debt ratio probably needs to be looked at a little harder. If Kentucky schools suffer from the loss of funding, then I can assure him what they did in this budget will be more affected that constitute public education than it would have been for them to take a harder look at that budget to see if there was other things they could do.

Elections have consequences so we all need to remember that when it comes time for us to cast our vote in whatever election we’re voting for. Our teachers have been dedicated and do the right thing at the right times. Insults and comments from the Governor are not only demeaning to all teachers in the state, but particularly for our teachers who take their role seriously. I have a feeling that there will be more conversations to follow.

Order #3811 - Motion Passed:  Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items passed with a motion by Ms. Barkley Taylor and a second by Mr. Mitch Overstreet.

• March Board Meeting Minutes 2017-2018
• March Special Called Meeting - School Safety Forum Minutes 2017-2018

Mr. Chris Kidwell, Director of Finance, presented the Finance Report. 

• Balance Sheet
• Detail Finance Report
• Finance Summary

• CES - Monthly Financial Report
• CMS - Monthly Financial Report
• CHS - Monthly Financial Report

• Personnel Report

Order #3812 - Motion Passed:  Motion to Adjourn Board Meeting at 6:56 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Barkley Taylor and a second by Ms. Suzanne Wilson.