Pikeville High School
December 12, 2023 4:30 PM
School Based Decision Making Council Meeting
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
III. Community Grant Report
Discussion

Mr. Brian Hobbs (digital learning coach) reported on some of the activities of the DLCs including information on the newly formed AI (Artificial Intelligence) Committee which will help with the ethical and responsible implementation of AI in the classroom. Mr. Hobbs gave a breakdown of the composition of the committee and their plans to meet early in the new semester. Mr. Hobbs also updated the council on the Media Club at Pikeville Elementary within the 5th and 6th grades with plans to move into the Junior High in the future. (Attach Graphic provided by Mr. Hobbs for additional notes)


Mrs. Sherry Lane gave an update on some activities of the guidance department, primarily about the daily student counseling sessions that have been ongoing. Mrs. Lane also updated the council on activities regarding the student council at PES and the Leader in Me implementation with 8th grade classes.



IV. Action/Consent Items
Actions Taken

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

IV.a. Approval of Agenda
IV.b. Approval of Minutes
V. Action/Discussion Items
V.a. Approval of School Improvement Plan (CSIP)
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Mr. Blackburn provided the council with copies of the proposed CSIP and touched on some of the major highlights and suggested improvements with the rationales for why those specific areas were selected. After some brief questions and review of the document, a motion was made to approve the CSIP as presented by Mrs. Ryan. There was a 2nd to the motion by Mrs. Webb. passed with a motion by Mrs. Pam Ryan and a second by Ms. Shana Webb and the consensus of the council.

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

Mr. Blackburn shared the updated spreadsheet for the council’s viewing.

VI.b. Principal's Report
Discussion

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.

VII. Closed Session
Rationale

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

Actions Taken

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. Pam Ryan and a second by Ms. Shana Webb and the consensus of the council.

VIII. Return To Regular Session
Actions Taken

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

VIII.a. Approval of New Hires
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Chris Justice - Maintenance; David Compton - Wrestling; David Compton Indoor Track; Cheyenne Martinez - JH Volleyball; Ronni Raines - JH Dance passed with a motion by Mrs. Pam Ryan and a second by Ms. Shana Webb and the consensus of the council.

IX. Adjournment
Actions Taken

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.