Pikeville High School
August 10, 2020 4:30 PM
School Based Decision Making Council Meeting
I. Call to Order
Discussion

Mr. Booher called meeting to order at 4:30.

II. Public Comment
Discussion

A few parents came to express the concerns about the school's decision about holding 8th grade graduation with student's only, no audience.

Mr. Booher explained the decision making process that led to choosing to hold the graduation with student's only.  Having senior graduation in person and the logistics and problems associated with it influenced the decision.  Safety is the most important factor that led to the decision and the ability for all the students to be able to participate by having it spread out over multiple days.  Also, the 8th graders are not able to transport themselves to an outside of school event.  The Healthy at School guidelines are the reason that the parents cannot attend during the school days.  With the filming, we can have 100% participation and everyone will be able to view it equally.  The Governor today said that school will not be able to be held in person until Sept 28 anyway.

A parent expressed that we are an independent district and we should not have to follow one person's decisions and it is time to stand up for our children.

Another parent expressed that the graduation was more of a family event rather than a class event.

Mr. Blackburn asked if we could plan an event in the evening that the parents could attend.  Mr. Booher said we are in limbo on making any plans for anything at this time.

Ms. Triplett asked if we could try to plan a safe event for the parents.

A parent asked what happened to the money the 8th graders paid for the dance.  Mr. Booher explained that the money follows the class to the next dance they will have.

Mr. Booher said he would consider changing the plans, but he would wait and see what the guidelines will allow.

Parents expressed concern that the NTI work was not good for students, easy to manipulate, and need to be in school.  Mr. Booher said hopefully everything we learned from last Spring will make this semester better.  Teachers have learned more about technology, distance learning, and we have purchased Edgenuity which was meant to be done independently.

III. Student Achievement Report
Jason Booher
Discussion

Despite the pandemic we had 49 AP tests passed (3,4 or 5) which means college credit for most students.

IV. Action/Consent Items
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve all action/consent items as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Lyle Blackburn and a second by Mrs. Rebecca King.

Discussion

Girl's basketball wants to sell discount cards until Sept. 15.

IV.a. Approval of Agenda
IV.b. Approval of Minutes
IV.c. Approve Fundraising Requests
V. Action/Discussion Items
V.a. 20-21 Code Book Approval 2nd Reading
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve passed with a motion by Mr. Lyle Blackburn and a second by Mrs. Rebecca King.

Discussion

Changes to Code Book.

1. Send out online.

2. Students must be present at 8:10 rather than 8:05.

3.  2nd Fight 6-10 days suspension.

4.  Prohibited posting pictures or videos of school or school events on social media at any time.

5.  No head covering or hats to be worn in school. 

6. As per local health department guidelines masks must be worn and free from inappropriate images/language.

7. $50 ticket for Prom-no fundraising

8. Delete note needed for change in bus stop page 58.

 

V.b. Approve High School/Junior High Master Schedule
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve passed with a motion by Mr. Lyle Blackburn and a second by Ms. Yvette Triplett.

Discussion


V.c. Change to Regular Meeting Schedule
Rationale

Proposed change to regular meeting date from 2nd Monday each month to 2nd Tuesday.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve 4:30 pm on 2nd Tuesday each month in the High School Library. passed with a motion by Mr. Lyle Blackburn and a second by Mrs. Rebecca King.

V.d. Elect KASC Delegate
Rationale

We must choose a delegate for KASC for the 20-21 school year.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Lukas Burchett and a second by Ms. Yvette Triplett.

Discussion

We have to elect a delegate to KASC.  Mr. Booher was chosen since he will be attending anyway.

VI. Information/Review Items
VI.a. Budget Report
Discussion

It looks like we are $60 over budget on copier, but that is due to the timing of the bills coming in.

The board has agreed to purchase $20,000 of our $31,000 needed for student desks for social distancing for lunch.

We would also like to order a circus tent for $400 for 3 months so that we can social distance outside for lunch and during outside.

The other money we decided last month is the same.

VI.b. Panther Report
Jason Booher
Discussion

We will be allowing 8th graders to take Algebra I Honors, but they must make a 90% for the semester to receive high school credit for the class.

Teachers report to school Monday, Aug 17.

Edgenuity will be a supplemental online platform for in person teachers and all for the virtual academy.

Groups for the hybrid days will be split into 4 groups and go through 3 rotation throughout the school year.

How do we see the kids before school starts on the NTI model? Have open house where the students run through their schedule prior to the first day of school.

Athletics--Golf is off to a great start.  Camron Roberts broke a school record for golfing.  KHSAA will meet on Monday, Aug 17 to announce the future of sports for this semester.

School will be starting at 8:10 rather than 8:05 this school year.

 



VI.c. Textbook/Instructional Material Purchasing Plan
Rationale

SBDM must approve math textbook adoption.

Discussion

Math department is getting new textbooks for $98,306.56.  SBDM Council Members must sign to approve.

VII. Closed Session
Rationale

Enter Closed Session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (f)

VIII. Return To Regular Session
IX. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Lyle Blackburn and a second by Mrs. Rebecca King.