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."

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.

Order #6882 - Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the Agenda for the April 25, 2023 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. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

• CCES – Joelle Russell
  
  
• CCES – Draven Farmer

• CCMS – Lila Curnel
  
  
• CCHS – Haylee Perrin

Dianne Owen of WKEC Grant Director presented about the Stop & Connect Grant.  WKEC is the recipient of the 2022 BJA FY22 Preventing School Violence Grant which includes Crittenden and several surrounding counties.  The Stop and Connect grant will equip students, educators, school resources officers, community partners, and parents with the skills to be resilient and resourceful in order to reduce the threat of school violence and increase safety in the schools as students learn how to connect with their feelings, friends, community and futures in a safe, positive school environment.

Also Ms. Owen present about the WKEC Partner and Connect Grant.  The grant is designed to recruit and place highly qualified mental health providers of diversity and/or community in 14 rural school districts in Western Kentucky.

CCES SBDM - February 21, 2023

CCES SBDM - March 21, 2023

CCMS SBDM - March 15, 2023

CCMS SBDM - April 20, 2023

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.

Jenni Gilkey, Special Education Consultant/Coach, effective March 16, 2023

Vanessa Shewcraft, Substitute Office Assistant, effective April 10, 2023

Jahn Holcomb, Substitute Custodian, effective April 17, 2023

Denis Hodge, CCHS Physical Education Teacher, effective June 30, 2023

Kaylin Travis, CCES Instructional Assistant/Computer Based Instruction Facilitator, effective April 25, 2023

Jeff Embrey, CCMS Interventionist Teacher, effective June 30, 2023

Jeff Embrey, CCHS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, effective June 30, 2023

Ricca Guess, Bus Monitor, effective June 30, 2023

Kim Spivey, Home Hospital Teacher, effective March 10, 2023

Michaela West, Home Hospital Teacher, effective April 18, 2023

Non-Renewal of Contract for the 2023-2024 school year:  Pursuant to KRS 161.750 the following personnel will not have their contract renewed:   Kim Spivey, CCES 5^th Grade Teacher

Heather Bloodworth from CCES 1^st Grade Teacher to CCHS Spanish Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year

Sandra Martinez from CCES Physical Education Teacher to CCHS Physical Education Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year

DJ Pigg from District ELA Teacher to CCMS Interventionist Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year

Alyssa Schoensiegel, CCES Music Teacher to CCES Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year

Pursuant to KRS 161.760 and KRS 161.765 the following personnel will have a reduction of responsibility/salary:

Hayden McConnell, CCMS/CCHS Music Teacher/Band Director to CCES Music Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year

2023 Governor’s Scholars

* Haylee Perrin

* Marley Phelps (Alternate)

2023 Governor’s School for the Arts

* Carly Travis

* Aria Kirk

Order #6883 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to spread the Superintendent's Report on the record passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

Order #6884 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the March 25, 2023 and April 13, 2023 Board Meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

* Open Gate going strong at all locations

* Career Fair – May 2^nd

 * Special Called Meeting on May 16^th at 4:30 for Superintendent Capstone Presentation

 * Working toward trying to get applications for another resource officer.  It is unclear whether we will have the option of a waiver again.  Sheriff Evan Head working on COPS grant. 

* Legislation

            HB13 – school bus driver’s medical exam for every two years

            HB506 – classified return to work for retirees moved to one month

             SB7 – prohibits school districts from deducting money from employee                                                       payroll for certain purposes. (KEA, Christian Educators, etc.)

* Superintendent Tonya Driver will be presenting at KASA this summer about strategic planning on July 27^th

* Strategic Plan will come before the board in June or July.  The district needs more time to do a high quality plan.

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.

Order #6885 - Motion Passed:  Motion to approve and/or ratify consent items passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

CCHS Quarterback

Youth Football Camp – June 19-21, 2023

Apparel Sales – Aug 1 to Nov. 15, 2023

Chicken Sales – June 17, 2023

CCES PTO

Experience Auction – April – May 2023

CCMS 8^th Grade Field Trip

Spring Formal Dance - April 21, 2023

CCHS Cheer

Pork Chop Sales – May 13, 2023

CCHS Volleyball

Dessert Auction - May 12, 2023

FMLA Leave – Michael Helms, Vehicle Mechanic from March 3, 2023 to April 9, 2023

Out-of-State Trip Request – CCES 3^rd Grade Trip to LBL in Dover, TN on May 1, 2023 for 3^rd grade field trip

Out-of-State Trip Request – CCHS Senior Class to Nashville, TN on May 22, 2023 for Senior Class Trip

Out-of-State Trip Request – CCHS Baseball Team to Hardin County, Illinois on April 20, 2023 for baseball game

Overnight Trip Request – STLP to Lexington, KY on April 18-19, 2023 for state competition

Overnight Trip Request – Special Olympics to Richmond, KY on June 2-4, 2023 for state competition

Facility Use Agreement – Livingston/Crittenden Churches to use Rocket Arena on April 30^th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Facility Use Agreement – Madisonville Community College to use Rocket Arena Conference Room on August 26, 2023 from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM for regulatory training

Order #6886 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of giving the superintendent the authority to take all necessary steps to engage a third party to locate all underground utilities relevant to the addition to the Crittenden County Middle School Project passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

Order #6887 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Technology Plan for the 2023-2024 school year passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

Board Chairperson Chris Cook excused himself from the meeting before the motion.  Mr. Cook returned to the meeting after the motion.  

Order #6888 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the renewal of the Bank Contract with the Farmers Bank and Trust from July 2023 to June 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

Order #6889 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of creating a "Fohs Hall, Inc. Scholarship Fund" subaccount in the Vince Clark Rocket Foundation passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

Order #6890 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the purchase of two (2) 2024 Bluebird 72 passenger school LP buses with rooftop air conditioners in the amount of $306,510.00 (paid with ESSER funds) passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

Order #6891 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Emergency Certified Substitute Teacher applications via Educational Professional Standards Board on-line certification system for the 2023-2024 school year passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

Order #6892 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of declaring the following items as surplus: special education materials and textbooks passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

Order #6893 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of declaring the Invacare Reliant 450 Model Number RHAA50-1 lift as surplus passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

Order #6894 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of increasing the Preschool tuition rate from $150.00 monthly rate to $200.00 for the 2023-2024 school year (4 days Monday thru Thursday – all day preschool) passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

Order #6895 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of permission to bid/obtain proposals for the Audit Services for the audit of the 2022-2023 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

Order #6896 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of renewal of Student Accident Insurance with Roberts Insurance/K & K with AXIS Insurance Company Plan 4.5 in the amount of $58,958 for the 2023-2024 school year ($325.00 less than last year) passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

Order #6897 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of creating a classified Job Coach position for 190 days for the 2023-2024 school year (Bachelor’s Degree preferred) (paid by Transition Grant) passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

Order #6898 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the 2022-2023 Phase Four: Continuation of Learning Plan for Districts (Non-Traditional Days) for the 2023-2024 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

Order #6899 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Indirect Cost Rates for the 2023-2024 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

Order #6900 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of paying CTE state officer travel expenses at 75% up to $2,000.00 passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

Order #6901 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to employ a post-secondary Readiness Coordinator for up to 60 days for the 2023-2024 school year (paid by the LAVEC Grant) passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

Closed:  6:52 PM

Order #6902 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval that the Board of Education go into closed session pursuant to the authority of KRS 61.815 and KRS 61.1810 (1) (c) for discussions regarding potential litigation involving the Crittenden County Board of Education passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

Opened: 7:13 PM

Order #6903 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to reconvene to open session of the Crittenden County Board of Education regular board meeting passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

Order #6904 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF CRITTENDEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY (herein called “the Board”), in regular meeting assembled as follows: WHEREAS, social media companies like Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Tik Tok, Snapchat, and YouTube/Google (“Social Media Companies”) have targeted youth through inadequate age verification measures, insufficient parental controls, endless scrolling and notifications, and targeted algorithms designed to addict teen and adolescent users. WHEREAS, these Social Media Companies are defendants in lawsuits filed by school systems across the nation related to their responsibility in causing social media addiction and contributing to the mental health crisis among our youth. WHEREAS, the Board has possible past and future damages and losses related to the social media addiction and mental health crisis and its invasion into the school environment; NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved, by the Board in a regular meeting assembled, that the Superintendent is authorized and directed to enter into a contingency fee engagement with the firm of Beasley Allen, to join other school systems in filing a lawsuit against Social Media Companies and to take all actions necessary to pursue said suit. The Board hereby ratifies and confirms all that the Superintendent shall do in the premises. passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

Order #6905 - Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.