Crittenden County
October 25, 2022 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting
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I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS
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Crittenden County School District Mission Statement
"To empower every student to become a productive, lifelong learner who contributes to the community in meaningful and positive ways."

I.A. Call to Order
Chair
I.A.1. Welcome
Chair
I.B. Consider Approval of October 25, 2022 Agenda
Rationale

A Board member if so desired may pull an consent item. It does not take a motion or a majority vote. The time to do this is prior to the approval of the agenda.

Actions Taken

Order #6765 - Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the Agenda for the October 25, 2022 Crittenden County Board of Education Meeting with any changes voiced including the addendum and lifting of items from the consent section for discussion passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

II. PRESENTATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
Chair
II.A. Rockey Way Students of the Month
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CCES - Caleigh Maddux

CCES - Kevin Little

CCMS - Gabby Lynch

CCHS - Kali Skaggs

II.B. Rocket Way Employees of the Month
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Classified - David Conyer & Grant Patton, Maintenance 

Certified - Kara Marham, CCES Teacher

II.C. Stilwell Awards - Ben Grainger, Rita Binkley, Jennifer Bell & Don Winters
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“Therefore, let it be known that the 2022 Stilwell Award is being presented on October 25, 2022 to the education technology leaders in Crittenden County School District as a simple but sincere and heartfelt way to say Thank you for your accomplishments, your dedication, and your sacrifices over those 24 months as well as for your continued persistence toward excellence, and is presented to:  Ben Grainger, Rita Binkley, Jennifer Bell & Don Winters”

II.D. ECF Funding Commitment Decision Letter - Ben Grainger
II.E. Test Scores - Principals
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CCES – Overall Classification GREEN

Fifth grade math 73% P & D

Writing only 7% Novice

Writing P & D is up to 58%

3rd Grade Reading – Novice reduced to 13% from 39.7%

III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (NO BOARD ACTION)
Chair
III.A. Director/School
III.A.1. SBDM Meeting Minutes
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* CCMS SBDM - October 19, 2022

* CCHS SBDM - September 15, 2022

III.A.2. Monthly Food Service Report
III.A.3. Technology Report
III.A.4. Enrollment Report
III.B. Remarks by Citizens
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Crittenden County Board of Education Policy 01.45 states,

"District employees and members of the public may address the Board during the period set aside by the Board without submitting an item for the agenda. No action shall be taken during this portion of the meeting on issues raised by employees or the public unless deemed an emergency by the Board..."

Please note: Speakers are asked to step up to podium, state name, and be recognized by the Chairman. Speakers will not be allowed to make any disparaging or critical remarks about individuals or employees of the District. Critical comments or complaints are processed through the District's complaint procedures, which afford the individual to whom comments or complaints are directed, the opportunity for response and due process. Time limits will be set by chair if necessary to expedite the meeting.

III.C. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent
III.C.1. Notice to Board on Personnel
Superintendent
III.C.1.a. Employment - Certified
Superintendent
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Alexis Long, Substitute Teacher, effective September 16, 2022

Hannah Hearell, Substitute Teacher, effective September 21, 2022

Cloe Carr, Substitute Teacher, effective September 21, 2022

III.C.1.b. Employment - Classified
Superintendent
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Destiny Suggs, Substitute Custodian, effective October 4, 2022

Kristin Carter, Substitute Instructional Assistant, effective October 12, 2022

Erika Musser, Substitute Custodian, effective September 20, 2022

Kimberly Smith, CCMS Custodian, effective September 6, 2022

Jarred Donaldson, Assistant Vehicle Mechanic, effective September 19, 2022

Erika Musser, Bus Monitor, effective September 19, 2022

Dusty Lemon, Substitute Food Service, effective August 1, 2022

Kristen Carter, Bus Monitor, effective September 7, 2022

III.C.1.c. Extra Duties
Superintendent
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Tabby Padon, Home Hospital Teacher, effective August 22, 2022

 

Crosswalk Tutors for the 2022-2023 School Year

Hayden McConnell                  Michelle Orr

Lori Glore                               Elizabeth Rodriguez

Carol West                              Howard Suggs

Casey Evans                            Derrick Ford

 

CCMS ESS Tutors for the 2022-2023 School Year

Mandy Perez                           Ethan Hill

Jeff Embrey                             Nicole Cates

 

CCES ESS Tutors for the 2022-2023 School Year

Denise Guess                          Heather Bloodworth

Amanda Harris                        Mandy Winders

Amy Caraway                         Andrea Markham

Ann Moore                              Ashley Conway

Tabby Padon

 

CCES ESS Aides for the 2022-2023 School Year

Courtney McMackin               Breann Duncan

Shanna Louden

III.C.1.d. Resignation
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Jane Rich, Cook, effective October 28, 2022

III.C.2. Athletic Department Winter Calendar 2022-2023
III.C.3. KDE Tax Rates Levied for School Year 2022-2023
III.C.4. Audit Extension Approved
III.C.5. Procurement Review of the National School Lunch Program Letter
III.C.6. WKEC Stop & Connect Grant
III.C.7. KY Tech - Caldwell Co. ATC FOR CCHS - 44 Students Enrolled
III.C.8. Superintendent's News
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* Thank you from Toni Tatman (KDE Chief Communications Officer)

* Thank you from Todd Merrick for sympathy gift

* District Volleyball Champions

* District Soccer Runner-Up (First time ever in Regionals)

* Cross Country State Bound

* Veteran’s Program – November 11th

IV. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS
IV.A. Consider Approval to Spread the Superintendent's Report on the Record
Actions Taken

Order #6766 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to spread the Superintendent's Report on the record passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

IV.B. Consider Approval of the September 22, 2022 and October 11, 2022 Special Board Meeting Minutes
Actions Taken

Order #6767 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the September 22, 2022 and October 11, 2022 Special Board Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

V. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
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Notice: All matters listed under consent are considered by the Board to be routine or sufficiently supported by prior or accompanying reference materials and information as to not require additional discussion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes on the motion unless members of the Board request specific items to be discussed, added to, or deleted from the consent for separate action.

Actions Taken

Order #6768 - Motion Passed:  Motion to approve and/or ratify consent items passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

V.A. Operations Items
V.A.1. Monthly Financial Report
V.A.2. Regular Bills and Salaries
V.A.3. Fundraisers
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CCMS 8th Grade Field Trip

Concession (dance) – October 17, 2022

 

CCHS Pep Club

T-shirts – Oct. 26 to Nov. 11

 

CCHS DC Trip

3K candy cane run – Oct. 25 to Dec. 15, 2022

Krispy Kreme donuts & coffee – Oct. 26 to Nov. 10

 

CCHS HOSA

Popcorn – Nov. 15 to Dec. 16, 2022

 

CCHS FFA

Soaps & Lotions – Nov. 1-18, 2022

 

CCHS Band Boosters

Chocolate Bar Sales – Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2022

Chocolate Bus Sales – March 1 to April 30, 2023

 

CCHS Girls Basketball

Pork chop sales – November 12, 2022

 

CCMS/CCHS Girls Basketball

Concessions – Oct 1 to Nov. 30, 2022

 

CCMS Girls Basketball

Donations requests – Oct. 27 to Nov. 30, 2022

T-shirt sales – Oct. 14 to Dec. 9, 2022

 

V.A.4. Out-of-State/Overnight Trip Request - CCHS Girls Basketball
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Out-of-State/Overnight Trip Request – CCHS Girls Basketball to Orlando, FL on December 27-31, 2022 for basketball games

V.A.5. Out-of-State/Overnight Trip Request - CCHS FFA
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Out-of-State/Overnight Trip Request – CCHS FFA to Indianapolis, IN on October 26-28,2022 for National FFA Convention

V.A.6. Request for Family and Medical Leave of Absence
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FLMA – Melia Cappello, CCES Teacher from November 14, 2022 to January 3, 2023

VI. APPROVAL OF BOARD ACTION ITEMS
VI.A. Consider Approval of the SFCC FY23 KETS First Offer of Assistance
Actions Taken

Order #6769 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) FY23 KETS First Offer of Assistance in the amount of $14,760 to be matched equally by the board passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

VI.B. Consider Approval of the Emergency Certification for a CCES Special Education Teacher
Actions Taken

Order #6770 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Emergency Certification for a Special Education Teacher at the Crittenden County Elementary School passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

VI.C. Consider Approval of the 2023-2024 Calendar Committee
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Principal - Sarah Riley

District Administrator - Diana Lusby

BOE Member - Tim Grau

CCES Parent - Nicole Bebout

CCMS Parent - Kristi Drury

CCHS Parent - Jennifer McDaniel

CCES Teacher - Renee Stowe

CCMS Teacher - Susan Baker

CCHS Teacher - Howard Suggs

Classified Employee - Kelley Crase

Classified Employee - Carol Perry

Community Member - Shanna Winn

Community Member - Devon Atwell

Actions Taken

Order #6771 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the 2023-2024 Calendar Committee passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.D. Consider Approval of the Purchase of Two (2) 2023 Bluebird 75 Passenger School LP Buses
Actions Taken

Order #6772 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the purchase of two (2) 2023 Bluebird 75 passenger school LP buses with rooftop air conditioners in the amount of $300,330.00 (paid by ESSER funds) passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.E. Consider Approval of the Participation in a Resolution with KISTA for the Purchase of 2023 Bluebird 75 Passenger School LP Bus
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PARTICIPATION RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EQUIPMENT LEASE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE KENTUCKY INTERLOCAL SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION AND THE BOARD PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION AND LEASING OF SCHOOL BUSES AND APPROVING GENERALLY THE PLAN OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION OF SCHOOL BUSES FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Bus will not be paid through KISTA so no motion is needed.

VI.F. Consider Approval of the 1st Reading of Board Policy 09.123 AP.2 Educational Enhancement Opportunity Request Form
Actions Taken

Order #6773 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the 1st Reading of Board Policy 09.123 AP.2 Educational Enhancement Opportunity Request Form passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

VI.G. Consider Approval of Amending the FY23 Certified Substitute Teacher and Part Time Salary Schedule
Actions Taken

Order #6774 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of amending the FY23 Certified Substitute Teacher and Part Time Salary Schedule (after school tutoring from $25 to $30 per hour) passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

VI.H. Consider Approval of Amending the Training Hours of Newly Hired Bus Drivers
Actions Taken

Order #6775 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of amending the hours of newly hired bus drivers four hours for bus monitoring and four hours for driver training during the time that they are training for bus driver at a rate of $10.00 per hour up from 60 hours to 100 hours of training passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VII. ADJOURN
Actions Taken

Order #6776 - Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.