"Tradition of Excellence;  High Standards, Each Student, Every Day"

"I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS,  ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL"

Pursuant to EIS Board Policy 01.45 Board Meeting Agenda, as part of the official agenda for each regular board meeting, the Superintendent shall prepare a Consent Agenda of routine business items.  Prior to the approval of the agenda, the members of the board may request to "pull" any item from the consent agenda and place the item on the action agenda for further discussion and review.

Mrs. Beth Mather, Principal at T.K. Stone Middle School will introduce our visitors from Ft. Knox and discuss the partnership between T.K. Stone Middle School and the 84th Training Company at Ft. Knox

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

ELIZABETHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL                                RYAN HARRIS

Competitive, committed, and responsible - Ryan is an excellent role model for his peers.  He recognizes the importance of a college education and is determined to be successful, regardless of the task.  He is a highly decorated Varsity Golf member and a leader on the varsity basketball team.  Ryan has demonstrated the understanding that hard work does yield great reward and is able to balance his studies and athletics in a way that only a dedicated student-athlete could.  He has chosen a course of study that will enable him to continue his pattern of success, academically, at the collegiate level proving that he will work extremely hard and will be an asset to whichever academic community he chooses.

In her own quiet, unassuming way Sarah Hinton makes sure that her responsibilities are taken care of.  Whether she is in the classroom, on the golf course, or in the dance studio, she works to the best of her ability to be successful.  I have seen her redo assignments and retake tests, if necessary,  to improve them much the same way that she practices putt after putt, drive after drive, and dance routine after dance routine.  She leads by example in her own quiet, unassuming way, typifying the Panther “tradition of excellence” wherever she is.  She is a pleasure to know.

Jaslyn Percell Hawkins is a true blessing in our classroom community.  As a teacher I am thankful to have Jaslyn as a student because she exemplifies what we, as caring adults, strive for each of our students to obtain.  One of the qualities I admire about Jaslyn is that she has an intrinsic desire to excel academically as well as on a personal level.  More importantly is how her peers view Jaslyn and as such she is a truly effective role model.  Listed below is a combination of comments her peers have shared about Jaslyn …

“Jaslyn is a bright, young lady and she deserves Student of the Month.Among other qualities, she always does what she is told by following directions the first time.She makes good choices, even when no one is looking – integrity.She follows the rules.”

“One thing about Jaslyn is that she is an honest girl.She never lies.If she talks in the restroom, she admits it to the teacher.Also, she is very respectful.For example, one day she dropped a piece of pizza.She didn’t leave it on the floor.Jaslyn took time to respectfully pick it up.

"Jaslyn shows responsibility because she never forgets her homework.  She also shows respectfulness because she does not talk back to people and she treats them nicely."

"Jaslyn is very confident and has a lot of courage.  Whe she doesn't know the answer to a question, she does not give up and whine about it.  She works on it until an answer is found.  Jaslyn makes herself speak up and participate in class.  She works through her fears while she presents projects."

"Another thing about Jaslyn is that she is a great friend to other people.  She is trustworthy.  You do not have to worry about her talking bad about you  or anyone else.  She is a great example for the little kids in our school.  She is wonderful to be around."

"Jasly has empathy.  If I tell her something I am worried about, she will tell me how sad she is that I feel bad.  I also do not have to think about her telling other people what I am worried about.  Additionally, if you ask her for help, she helps you without complaining."

"I hope Jaslyn can follow her dreams!"

MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL                        HUNTER SHARP

Hunter is the type of student every teacher hopes to have in the classroom. He is energetic, friendly, fun to be around, and best of all ……enthusiastic about learning!

The student citizenship qualities we all admire about Hunter are his leadership skills and his integrity. He is always willing to take the lead and guide learning tasks as he shows a sincere desire to help other students and his teachers. His work ethic is a model to other students as he challenges himself to go beyond grade level expectations. He is on a daily quest to find the best and most efficient way to tackle a task, especially in math.

At a young age Hunter has discovered how to be reflective and accept responsibility for his behaviors. He has, on more than one occasion, signed the classroom behavior book on his own….saying things like, “I need to sign the book too because I was a part of the too much, loud talking in our classroom.” This example of honesty shows the integrity that we each try to cultivate within ourselves and our children.

Some of Hunter’s school accomplishments for this year include……

Talent Pool with Ms. Lackey

Attending Ms. Crawford’s 3^rd Grade Math for Enrichment Block

Daily Independent Enrichment -Technology Learning Program

Presenting an outstanding Show What You Know project with confidence as a speaker and respect as an audience member

Being recognized with the Paw Award for following MES Guidelines for Success

Earning Level 1 Behavior Reward for the first Nine Weeks of Panther Points

Hunter is an all- around great kid! He enjoys playing team sports and he is an actively involved with his church.  He hopes to be a future leader in our community.

MES is a better place because Mr. Hunter Sharp is a Panther!

PANTHER ACADEMY                                                    GABBY McGREGOR

Gabby McGregor is an excellent student who loves to show off her artistic abilities.  The other student in her class are always amazed by her drawings.  She is always thinking about others and willing to help anyway she can.  Even if it is letting another student borrow her crayon.  She is very kind hearted.  I have noticed several times she has seen someone playing alone on the playground.  On her own, she has went over and played with the student who was alone.  If she sees a student upset she will go over and give them a simple pat on the back or hug.  She is a model student who is eager to learn new things.  It is very sweet that on the weekends when she is at her grandparents she teaches them all the things she has learned at school.  She said, "I have to teach them everything because they don't go school."  Congratulations Gabby McGregor!

 PANTHER PLACE                                                        DREVOUN CAMPBELL

Drevoun is in 2nd grade at Helmwood Elementary. This is his second year at Panther Place.  He was nominated by Mrs. Williams who tells us that Drevoun is a model student.  He always finishes his homework and quietly reads on his own or asks before playing in the activity area.  She said that he is liked by all his peers and gets along with everyone.  Drevoun is very respectful and is always quick to obey.  His behavior is a good example for the other students. 

            Drevoun told me that he wants to do good in school and that he likes to do homework and study spelling words.  When not doing school work, he enjoys playing with his little sister and playing basketball.

            I am happy to name Drevoun as Panther Place’s Student of the Month for October.

We are proud to recognize the Elizabethtown High School Girls Golf Team for their accomplishments in the KHSAA Girls Golf State Tournament

Lauren Hartlage - Sophomore - Region Individual Champion, 6th place Individual State

Rebecca Black - Sophomore - Region Individual Runner-Up

Sarah Hinton - 8th grade TKS

Sarah Beth Hundley - Freshman

Peyton Lothery - Sophomore

Madeline Vittitow - Junior

Santina Warthen - Junior

Attached are the September, 2013 SBDM written reports from Elizabethtown High School, T.K. Stone Middle School, Helmwood Heights Elementary School, Morningside Elementary School and Panther Academy

• EHS SBDM Minutes
• HHES SBDM Minutes
• MES SBDM Minutes
• PA SBDM Minutes
• TKS SBDM Minutes

Attached are the minutes of the September 16, 2013 Regular Board Meeting for approval.

• September 16 Meeting Minutes
• Tax Hearing Minutes

Attached is a field trip request from Mrs. Beth Mather, Principal at T.K. Stone Middle School requesting approval for:
T.K. Stone Middle School Y-Club/KYA to travel to Louisville, KY and stay overnight December 12-14, 2013 to attend the Y-Club/KYA Convention.


Attached is are field trip requests from Mr. Steve Smallwood, Principal at Elizabethtown High School requesting approval for:
E.H.S. Winter Guard to travel to Indianapolis, IN  and stay overnight February 22, 2014-February 23, 2014  to participate in the Winter Guard International Regional Championships

E.H.S. Winter Guard to travel to Dayton, OH and stay overnight April 2, 2014-April 5, 2014 to participate in the Winter Guard International World Championships.

E.H.S. Cheerleaders to travel to Alexandria, KY and stay overnight December 14, 2013-December 15, 2013 to compete to qualify for UCA Nationals.

E.H.S. Cheerleaders to travel to Lexington, KY and stay overnight December 13, 2013-December 14, 2013 to Compete in the KHSAA State Cheerleading Competition (contingent upon qualifying for state competition).

E.H.S. Cheerleaders to travel(by air) to Orlando, Florida and stay over night February 6, 2014-February 10, 2014 to Compete in the UCA Nationals(contingent upon qualifying).

• Cheerleaders to Alexandria, KY
• Cheerleaders to Orlando, Fl
• Cheerleaders to State Competition
• Winterguard - Dayton
• Winterguard - Indianapolis
• Y-Club/KYA

Pursuant to Board Policy 09.33 pertaining to Fund Raising Activities, the District Schools submitted their fundraising requests at the August 19, 2013 board meeting.  Said requests were approved at that date/time.  At this time, Helmwood Heights Elementary School is requesting approval for an additional fundraiser:

Hoviet Learning Center will donate $100.00 to Helmwood Heights Elementary School for every Helmwood Student who signs up for tutoring services from Hoviet Learning Center during the 2013-2014 school year.  The money collected will go toward purchasing items for the classrooms.

• Fund Raising Request

Attached is a letter from Mrs. Susan Klingensmith, Nutrition Services Coordinator, requesting to  surplus -  ECH11834FM - Seco Heater/Proofer located at Elizabethtown High School. 
This item will be discarded due to electrical problems and is no longer safe to use.

• Surplus Letter

Annually, the board has approved and authorized the Chairman of the Board and the Superintendent to sign non-resident contracts with those Boards of Education who have students living in their districts but enrolled in the Elizabethtown Independent Schools, as well as sign Non-Resident Contracts for students who live in the Elizabethtown Independent School Distrct and are enrolled in other school districts.

in 2005, the Kentucky Department of Education implemented the requirement for the submission of approved non-resident contracts prior to February 1 for the upcoming school year.  Proposed contracts for non-resident student contracts for 2014-2015 are as follows:

Breckinridge County Public Schools
Bullitt County Public Schools
Edmonson County Public Schools
Grayson County Public Schools
Green County Public Schools
Hardin County Public Schools
Hart County Public Schools
Jefferson County Public Schools
Larue County Public Schools
Marion County Public Schools
Meade County Public Schools
Nelson County Public Schools
Taylor County Public Schools
West Point Independent Schools

• Non-Resident Student Contracts

The district has been fortunate to reap the benefits of funding made available through the Kentucky Center for Safe Schools (KCSS).  As required by the KCSS, an end-of-the-year financial summary for FY 2013 and program goals and objectives for FY 2014 are to be provided to their agency.
Attached is the KCSS report and financial summary. The funding allocation for FY 2014 is $15,289.00 with the remaining costs supplemented with district funds.

• School Safety Safe Schools Allocation Report

Annually, the Board of Education must officially authorize the Superintendent to file for Public Law 874 Impact Aid Funds.  Impact Aid provides funding for federally connected children, including those who have a parent on active duty in the uniformed services, live on or have parents who work on federal property, or live in federally assisted low-rent housing.

On September 28, 2013 EIS had the opportunity to recognize ten outstanding EHS alumni at the inaugural "Tradition of Excellence" awards induction ceremony. 

With the Board's support and backing of this program the board approved a spending  budget of  $5000. 

Below is an itemized report of expenses/receipts for the ceremony:

Elizabethtown Country Club   (food and facilities)        $2163.00
Clark Jewlers   (awards)                                                   820.00
Lisa French Designs   (decorations)                                  250.00
Hub City Printing   (programs)                                          220.00
News Enterprise                                                               500.00
Name Tags                                                                         44.49                                                            
Expenses                                                                     $3997.49
Ticket Sales    (169 tickets sold)          Receipts         +$1690.00          

Total Expenses paid for the event     Total Expenses   $2307.49                                                       

Attached are the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report (Overview), Balance Sheet, Monthly Report, Year to Date Report, Cash Flow, Reconciliation Register, Vendor List and Special Construction Accounts.

• Balance Sheet
• Cash Flow
• Check Reconcilation
• Financial Report
• Monthly Report
• Payments from Special Accounts
• Vendor List

Attached are personnel actions that have taken place the last meeting of the Board of Education

• Personnel Report

Mr. Brian Woosley with  Stiles, Carter and Associates, Certified Public Accountants, will discuss  the 2012-2013 Financial Audit and answer questions.

• Financial Audit Report

The board is required to revise the School Based  allocations based on the actual student enrollment as documented in the Annual Growth Factor Report submitted to KDE at the end of the 2nd month of the new school year. 

The allocation to school councils is based on projected average daily attendance for the first two months of the school year.  Approval of the 2013-2014 school council allocations also includes funding for projected Section 6 instructional supplies, materials, travel, equipment and other instructional needs. 

Revisions at the end of the 2nd month  reflect staffing changes from the March projection data that was approved by the board.  Attached is a complete allocation to all Elizabethtown Independent Schools based on the board's school staffing (SBDM) policy 02.4331 and 702 KAR 3:246.  The allocation formula was applied to the second month enrollment for 2013-2014.

• 2nd month allocation

Mr. Nate Huggins, Assistant Superintendent for Student and Support Services will present the 2012-2013 Attendance and Drop Out Reports.  (attached).

• 2013 Attendance Report
• 2013 Dropout Report

Mrs. Kelli Bush, Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning and Mr. Mike Selvitelle, Director of Assessment and Technology, will discuss the District's 2013 Assessment Scores and Data.

Attached is an overview for your review.

• 2013 Assessment Presentation