Order #3831 - Motion Passed:  Motion to Adopt Agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Suzanne Wilson and a second by Ms. Angie Jo Johnson.

Present were Midge Hunt, Ricky Hunt, Misty Matney, Jennifer Willis, David Payne and Daryl McGaha. Each provided an update to the Board of their role with the Taylor County Adult Learning Center. Ms. Midge Hunt, Director, provided the Center’s rank within the State of Kentucky with regard to Overall Rank, Top 25 in % of Measurable Skill Gains, Top 25 in % of Academic Performance, and Top 25 in % of GED Goal.

Ms. Pat Hall, Board Chair:

I was delighted that all of the Board Members were able to make it to the Party in the Park. It was a great event for students, parents, and families.

I spoke with the County Clerk’s office and currently there are three individuals that have submitted paperwork to run for the School Board. However, I do not have those names. They will be released tomorrow after the deadline for the forms to be submitted.

Reminder of the September KSBA Regional Meeting. We plan to go an hour early to attend the bonus session for one hour of training. You should have received a calendar with your updated hours and if you did not, we can obtain it for you. They will provide training online if we want to work on some of those hours that relates to the charter schools.

Mr. Kirby Smith, Superintendent:

The 2018-19 school year is off to a great start! We kicked the year off last Sunday with a District Wide prayer walk, on Monday we had a very enriching professional development day, followed by an amazing Party in the Park. 

All of the open houses and back to school bashes were very successful and well attended.

Tuesday was opening day for all staff and it was one of the best opening days I have been associated with. My message to the District was that EVERY CHILD NEEDS and DESERVES a CHAMPION!!

We have added 16 new employees so far this summer with one spot left to fill at CHS. Last year we had 13 new employees.

Enrollment numbers for the District are up from the end of last year by over 20 students and I fully expect that upward trend to continue.

I, along with all our administrators attended the annual KASA Leadership conference July 25^th – 27^th.  We had a great time with opportunities to prepare for this year and network with other administrators throughout the state.

During this conference, I also completed my last stage of my Superintendent training. So, I guess you can say I have officially graduated!!

It has been really nice having a SRO at our schools.

The roof on the multipurpose room has been fixed.

Something to keep on your radar will be the fact that we are going to have to start the process for putting a new roof on the middle school. 

Last weekend our CMS football team hosted a two day tournament. Coach Gowdy said he received multiple comments about how nice our facility was, so kudos to you the board for providing our students and parents a place they can be proud of!

Our extracurricular activities are in full swing – we have already had several events:

·         Middle school football has played several games

·         Middle school girls’ basketball season is underway

·         At CHS the football, soccer and volleyball season all kick off this week. The Forcht bank bowl games are this weekend.   We play Saturday night at 8:30 against Metcalfe Co.

·         High School golf season for our boys is well underway, the team has already played in 3 matches.

·         Cross Country season begins August 23^rd at Green Co.

·         Our Marching band will kick off the season September 8^th at Southwestern High School.

In your folder you will find a copy of the “Your Duty Under the Law” – The Kentucky Open Records and Open Meetings Acts plus the Managing Government Records – A Cooperative Undertaking. I am now giving you the Proof of Receipt to sign and return.

I am providing each of you with a copy of my calendar for July and August and September.

Order #3832 - Motion Passed:  Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items passed with a motion by Ms. Angie Jo Johnson and a second by Ms. Suzanne Wilson.

Kirby Smith:

The proposal is for half of the funding but I don’t feel this is something that we should have our parents or our players fundraising for. My recommendation is that the Board pay the full amount.

Pat Hall:

I feel like we need to table this item to be placed on the September Agenda to where the amount you are recommending will be the full amount. The only question that I have, it says that they purchased, have they already purchased it or are they looking to purchase it?

Kirby Smith:

No, it has been purchased and it was put up for the District tournament. The invoice just came in on it. The baseball team is prepared to pay for half of it. I don’t feel its right for them to pay for half of it.

Pat Hall:

I don’t think there is any argument when it comes to safety and the Board being responsible to cover this, I was just confused on the point of purchase and when it was purchased. Again, I think if we table it until September when all 5 Board Members are here and have it clearly stated what the total amount is.

Angie Johnson:

Does any of the rest of us have questions because I think we’re going to cover it? I think it should be covered. It’s part of the baseball stadium and we’ve already bought it and put it up.

Barkley Taylor:

Chris, what fund does this get paid from?

Chris Kidwell:

It comes out of General Fund or Maintenance.

Barkley Taylor:

So is this the cost or half of it?

Chris Kidwell:

It would be double the amount requested or $7,900 total cost.

Suzanne Wilson:

I feel we should cover the entire amount.

The Board agreed to not table the request and pay the full amount of the purchase, approximately $7,900.00.

• July Board Meeting Minutes 2018-2019

• Balance Sheet
• Detail Financial Report
• Finance Summary

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

• Personnel Report

Order #3833 - Motion Passed:  Motion to Set 2019 Real and Personal Property Tax Rates Under Subsection (1) - 65.4 passed with a motion by Ms. Suzanne Wilson and a second by Ms. Barkley Taylor.

Mr. Chris Kidwell, Associate Superintendent/Finance Director, and Mr. Kirby Smith, Superintendent, provided the Board a 2018 Tax Fact Sheet and reports from the Kentucky Department of Education outlining the Compensating Tax Rate (65.7), Subsection (1) Rate (65.4), and 4% Increase Rate (68.3).

After presentation of the 2018 tax information and reports, Mr. Chris Kidwell, Associate Superintendent/Finance Director, and Mr. Kirby Smith, Superintendent, recommended that the Board adopt the Compensating Tax Rate (65.7).

Board Member, Angie Johnson, recommended the Compensating Tax Rate (65.7); Board Member, Pat Hall, recommended the Subsection (1) Rate (65.4); Board Member, Pat Hall, on behalf of Board Member, Mitch Overstreet, absent, recommended the Subsection (1) Rate (65.4); Board Member, Barkley Taylor, recommended the Subsection (1) Rate (65.4); and Board Member, Suzanne Wilson, recommended the Subsection (1) Rate (65.4).

Order #3834 - Motion Passed:  Motion to Adjourn Board Meeting at 8:00 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Barkley Taylor and a second by Ms. Angie Jo Johnson.