Sebastian Elementary School
September 09, 2025 4:00 PM
SES Regular SBDM Meeting
1. Meeting Called to Order
Discussion

Meeting was called to order by Mr. Hall at 4:00 PM.

2. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and a second by Mrs. Vicie Pelfrey and the consensus of the council.

3. Title One Budget Discussion with Sabrina McElroy
Discussion

Mrs. McElroy stated that we have 3 Title One teachers. She explained that Title One is a supplemental source. $200,000 is still available for spending. $1,400 parent engagement money available. There is some money to purchase items for homeless students. 

4. Per KRS 61.89 (f) Consider Approval of entering into closed session to discuss personnel matters related to the hiring of classified tutors
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and a second by Ms. Sharon Hall and the consensus of the council.

5. Consider Approval of Resuming Open Session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Brandy Rice and a second by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and the consensus of the council.

6. Actions resulting from Closed Session
Discussion

The committee interviewed candidates for the instructional assistant and classified/certified substitute positions.  Recommendations will be made to the superintendent. 

7. Consider Approval of the Minutes from 7-31-25
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Julie Hollon and a second by Mrs. Vicie Pelfrey and the consensus of the council.

8. Consider Approval of the Minutes from 8-12-25
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and the consensus of the council.

9. Consider Approval of the Minutes from 8-18-25
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicie Pelfrey and a second by Ms. Julie Hollon and the consensus of the council.

10. Good News Report
Discussion

Cyber Safety Week is underway. All students are getting Dippin Dots. 

10.1. Cyber Safety Week
10.2. High Attendance Day 2025
Discussion

SES had the highest attendance today.

10.3. Girls Basketball Season
Discussion

Girls basketball season is underway. 

10.4. Academic Team Practicing
Discussion

Team is practicing Wed. and Thurs. 

10.5. SES PTO
Discussion

Meeting tomorrow to discuss fundraisers. 

11. Public Comment
Discussion

Backpacks

12. Student Achievement Report/Data
Discussion

Fall MAP data compared to old MAP data and discussed. 

12.1. Fall 2025 MAP Data Review
Discussion

Mr. Hall discussed MAP data

13. School Improvement Planning
Discussion

The school improvement plan was reviewed and discussed.  

13.1. Consider Approval of the Continuous Improvement Diagnostic
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and a second by Mrs. Vicie Pelfrey and the consensus of the council.

13.2. Consider Approval of the Executive Summary for Schools
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Sharon Hall and a second by Mrs. Vicie Pelfrey and the consensus of the council.

13.3. Consider Approval of the School Safety Report
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Sharon Hall and a second by Ms. Brandy Rice and the consensus of the council.

14. Consultation on Hires for the 2025-2026 School Year
Discussion

Mrs. Trent, Mrs. Southwood, Ms. Todd hired and we have a SPED position opened. 

15. Review Budget - Instructional Money and School Accounts
Discussion

Mr. Hall reviewed and discussed the budget. 

15.1. SBDM Funds
Discussion

The committee reviewed the SBDM funds.  

15.2. District Activity Funds
Discussion

The committee reviewed the district activity funds.  

15.3. School Activity Funds
Discussion

Mr. Hall reviewed and discussed the school activity fund. 

16. Fundraiser Requests
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  STLP- suckers passed with a motion by Ms. Sharon Hall and a second by Mrs. Vicie Pelfrey and the consensus of the council.

Motion Passed:  Blue Cheer- cotton candy passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and a second by Mrs. Vicie Pelfrey and the consensus of the council.

Motion Passed:  STLP-Jayden Kate's passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and a second by Mrs. Vicie Pelfrey and the consensus of the council.

Motion Passed:  PTO- Chuck A Duck passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and a second by Mrs. Vicie Pelfrey and the consensus of the council.

Motion Passed:  PTO- Sweatshirt/Hoodies Sales passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and a second by Mrs. Vicie Pelfrey and the consensus of the council.

Discussion

White Cheer Team Calendar Fundraiser to pay for Choreographer that was used for competition.  

Kona Ice Fundraiser - School Wide Fundraiser 

STLP wants to sell suckers. 

 

 


17. Bylaw or Policy Review/Readings/Adoption
Discussion

Reviewed and discussed

17.1. Discussion and Consider changes to the Enhancing Student Achievement Policy with a first reading of the changes
Discussion

Reviewed and discussed. 

17.2. Discussion and Consider changes to the Alignment with State Standards Policy with a first reading of the changes
Discussion

Reviewed and discussed. 

18. Consider Approval to Adjourn Meeting
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and a second by Mrs. Vicie Pelfrey and the consensus of the council.