Mrs. Hall passed along concerns from parents about high school lunches in terms of students receiving seconds/extra items and the posting of high school lunch menus. Mr. Blackburn addressed the concerns by explaining the protocol for students who wish to order more food at lunch and it is the mission of the cafeteria and its workers to never turn a student away from food or drinks. Mr. Blackburn also informed those in attendance that the high school lunch menus are posted online via the school’s website for convenience in viewing for all stakeholders.

Mrs. Hall also voiced concerns about the scheduling of the annual Powderpuff Game. Mr. Blackburn laid out the reasoning behind the current time and date of the game while noting that there is rarely a time and date that will please everyone when it comes to weekends involving a break from school and ultimately a decision was made to give up an hour of instructional time in an effort to best accommodate student and family schedules.

Mr. Blackburn gave an explanation of the addition of several positions within the Pikeville Independent School District and the role that these positions will play at PHS and the district. The additions of these positions were based on recommendations from the state level based on the number of counselors per student and other factors. 

Mr. Brian Hobbs (digital learning coach) and Mrs. Sherry Lane (district level counselor) presented to the council information about their programs and the specific goals they hope to accomplish in the near future. They also informed the council about a partnership with Johnson County schools that is a key funding component of their positions.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve all action/consent items as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. April Hall and a second by Mrs. Ginger Mullins and the consensus of the council.

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Pam Ryan and a second by Ms. Shana Webb and the consensus of the council.

Mr. Blackburn explained to the council the benefits of adding an Honors Choir course to the available offerings to students. He added that the addition would be very similar to the addition of the Honors Band offering added recently. Students would essentially be taking a course within a course with added expectations and rigor in an effort to give students who choose classes in this area a fair opportunity when it comes to weighted classes and other outcomes.

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Ginger Mullins and a second by Mrs. Pam Ryan and the consensus of the council.

Mr. Blackburn presented members of the council with a copy of the School Report Card which will be sent into the state to be published. He explained the process for arriving at the numbers presented for each category which is strictly limited to a report from Infinite Campus.

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. April Hall and a second by Ms. Shana Webb and the consensus of the council.

Mr. Blackburn introduced the topic of the creation of a Yearbook Selection Criteria Policy to the council after some issues came to light over the past few weeks including concerns from a few parents. As a result, Mr. Blackburn reached out to several other schools to inquire about their yearbook programs to gather information and perspective. After consideration, Mr. Blackburn suggested that a committee look into creating a policy for selection to the yearbook program at PHS.

Mr. Blackburn shared the updated spreadsheet for the council’s viewing and explained the addition of a portion of a purchase to repair volleyball equipment.

Mr. Blackburn shared the attached principal’s report to the council as well as consulted the council on additions to the fundraising schedule for school programs which can be viewed on the school’s website.

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

Motion Passed:  Approve entering into closed session (general nature of business), (reason for the closed session) pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (?) to passed with a motion by Mrs. Ginger Mullins and a second by Mrs. Pam Ryan and the consensus of the council.

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Pam Ryan and a second by Ms. Shana Webb and the consensus of the council.

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Pam Ryan and a second by Ms. Shana Webb and the consensus of the council.

MathCounts – Jennifer Howard

ESS – Brian Hobbs

Assistant Volleyball (Volunteer) – Brookelyn Hensley

Head Bowling Coach – Jesse Hawkins

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Shana Webb and a second by Mrs. Ginger Mullins and the consensus of the council.