Mr. Brandon Blackburn and Mrs. Ginger Mullins spoke to concerns regarding the current program sequencing for math classes and the rationale behind recent changes indicating that the changes are intended to give students more flexibility in how they can complete their math course load during their time at PHS.

Mr. Brian Hobbs (digital learning coach) reported on some of the activities of the DLCs including information on activities with the Artificial Intelligence committee, lighthouse teams, ACT Bootcamps, Kagan strategy training, and the reality store. (Attach Graphic)

Mrs. Dawn Stewart shared information regarding student council plans at PES, Pikeville Junior High, and PHS.

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

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

The Council reviewed the proposed Yearbook Selection Criteria Policy which was developed by the Academic Performance Committee. Mrs. Hall raised concerns about the limitation of the number of students being set at twelve for the 2024-25 school year. Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Triplett also sought clarification on how many teacher evaluations would be submitted and by which teachers. There was no action taken.

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

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

Mr. Blackburn shared the principal’s report to the council as well as consulted the council on the updated 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 Ms. Shana Webb and a second by Mrs. Pam Ryan and the consensus of the council.

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Yvette Triplett and a second by Ms. Shana Webb and the consensus of the council.

Motion Passed:  Junior High Softball: Steve Johnson (Head Coach), Erika Conn, Ronald Conn, and Billy Paul Rowe High School Baseball: Shane Simpkins (Head Coach), Lukas C. Burchett, Drew Martin, Tanner Sampson, and Ryan McCoy High School Boys’ Volleyball: Robert Orem and Haley Hamilton passed with a motion by Ms. Yvette Triplett and a second by Ms. Shana Webb and the consensus of the council.

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