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I.
CALL TO ORDER
"Tradition of Excellence; High Standards, Each Student, Every Day"
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
"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"
III.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING AGENDA
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.
IV.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
IV.A.
Students of the Month
ELIZABETHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL NIC McDONALD
Nic McDonald is a hard-working, determined student who is never satisfied; he always feels that there is room for growth. Nic describes himself as humble and organized. He is able to maintain good grades while playing basketball but he's not one of those kids who brags about himself or what he has accomplished. Coach Todd commented, “Nic is a quite, effective leader by example – a rare quality with young people today. Most young people try to lead with their mouths, and to some extent this is needed. However, Nic leads primarily by example on the basketball court and in the classroom.” Mr. Yates adds, “Both as a student and teacher aide, Nic is respectful, responsible, and trustworthy in all objectives, tasks, and assignments given to him. He is an example for other students to strive towards as a student, and he makes my life easier as a teacher. Awesome student-athlete.” EHS is proud to recognize Nic McDonald as the November Student of the Month.
T.K. STONE MIDDLE SCHOOL EMMA PARDUE
I’ve had the pleasure of having Miss Emma Pardue in both 6th and 8th grade. Since our first encounter her 6th grade year, Emma has blossomed into a beautiful and intelligent young lady. Emma is the type of student all teachers wish they had in class. Emma works hard each and every day in class, even when the content isn’t the most interesting. She pushes herself to be the best student she can be, and she comes in the classroom every day with a positive and upbeat attitude. She works well with all of the students in class, and she is a role model for her peers. Emma is truly deserving of the “Student of the Month” title, as she is a high achieving, respectable and kindhearted young lady. Congrats, Emma!
HELMWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY JULIE SALVADOR
Julie Salvador-Prues is a third grader in Ms. Clemons class and has attended Helmwood since kindergarten. She is the daughter of Alexandra Prues and Justino Salvador. Her maternal grandparents live in Germany and her paternal grandparents live in Mexico. Julie and her family try to go to both countries at least once per year for a visit.
This young lady is a very well-rounded student. She is a talented swimmer, gymnast, actress and student.
Julie can always be counted on to do her best work, return all of her homework, and help others in need. She is truly a role model that other students look up to.
This is a very busy young lady. She is swimming for the Etown Dolphins for her second year and practices each day. She also does gymnastics at Etown Gymnastics twice a week. Julie never misses an opportunity to try out for parts in local plays and has participated at least three times in productions at the Missoula’s Children Theater. She has a passion for acting!
When Julie is not busy with all her extra-curricular activities, she is reading (another passion of hers), playing with her best friends Caleigh and Lucy or playing with her dog Lizzie.
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY BRADEN SHEARER
Braden is one of the most conscientious students I have had in a long time. Braden comes to school every day prepared, and ready to work. He has great organizational skills; he has the ability to plan and organize not only his things but his thoughts as well. Braden is hard working and is a student who puts all his efforts into the task at hand, without compromising quality. He is one of those well rounded students who gets along with others, follows the rules, and puts forth his best effort. Braden has a great attitute and seems to enjoy school, he is attentive, he enjoys listening to stories, and is an avid reader himself. He is well advanced in math; he came to 3rd grade already knowing all of his multiplication and division facts. Braden is a role model in class and for group work too; he is comfortable taking the leadership role in a group if no one else steps up. I throughly enjoy working with Braden. He is a perfect fit for Student of the Month! Written by: Ginger Porter
PANTHER ACADEMY ZOEY STILLWELL
The preschool student of the months is Zoey Stillwell. Zoey is an excellent student who loves discovering new things. She is a role model for the other students in the classroom. She always follows the classroom rules and will gently remind younger students what they need to do. Zoey loves helping in the classroom. Zoey is an avid puzzle solver and will help children who are having difficulty putting a puzzle together. Zoey loves learning and is eager to learn and share what she has learned with her teachers. We are so proud of you Zoey! You are our outstanding preschool student of the month! Written by: Betsy Beach
PANTHER PLACE LILYNN SANDERS
Lilynn attends Helmwood Elementary School where she is in Mrs. Barnes' fourth grade class. This is her first year at Panther Place and she is such a wonderful addition to our program. She was nominated by our fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Robinson, who wrote that Lilynn goes above and beyond what is asked of her. She works hard on her homework and she loves to help others in the class. She has a positive attitude and participates in all activities. I asked some of her classmates to tell me about Lilynn. They told he that she is kind and helpful and cares about people that are sad or hurt. They also told me that she is respectful and responsible. If the teacher tells her to do something, she does it the first time. They said that she is fun to play with and that she will make a way to include everyone into a game. Lilynn told me that her favorite thing about Panther Place is that she can get her homework done. Her favorite subject is Math. When not at school or Panther Place, she loves playing with her four dogs and her younger brother, Andy. Because of all these wonderful traits, her compassion and helpfulness to others and her desire to be a good student we are proud to name her our November student of the month.
IV.B.
Groups Competing for State Level Recognition
IV.B.1.
E.H.S. Lady Panther Soccer Team
We are recognizing The E.H. S. Lady Panther Soccer Team for advancing to play in the KHSAA Girls State Soccer Tournament
Team Members:
Seniors: Haley Jones, Brooke Johnson, Jesse Giles, Jackie Thompson, Kinsey Mudd, Natalie Fiepke,
Manager Jay DuPlessis
Juniors:Kiara Smith, Ann Morgan Conway, Dani Wilson, Emily Harrison, Madison Perkins, Kyleigh Adams, Katie Thomas
Sophmores: Carley Pyles, Riley Jones, Isabelle Patterson, Bailey Nall, Rebecca Black, Carly Patterson, Brooke Hawkins, Riley Goins, Cierra Garcia
Freshman: Paige Palalay
Head Coach: Pat Black
Assistant Coaches: Samantha Haire and Darryl Groth
Trainer: Kelly Kuker
IV.B.2.
E.H. S. Lady Panther Cross Country Team
We are recognizing the E.H.S. Lady Panther Cross Country Team for advancing to compete in the KHSAA Cross Country Meet and placing 11th overall in the state.
Team Members:
Seniors: Hannah Godfrey, Anna Cecile Pepper
Juniors: Courtney Atcher, Taylor Kuklinski
Sophomores: Celia Cusick, Vika Lawson, Claire Ratliff
8th Grade: Savannah Kingery
7th Grade: Sarah Been, Meredith Nikirk
Hannah Godfrey placed 8th individually and won the Class 2A "National Guard - Best and Brightest" award which is the Leadership Award and made the All State Team
Savannah Kingery placed 14th individually and made the All State Team
IV.B.3.
E.H.S. Boys Cross Country Individual - Chas Warden
We are recognizing Chas Warden for advancing to compete in the KHSAA State Cross Country Meet and placing 21 overall in the state competition.
Chas made the All State Team
V.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
V.A.
Acknowledge Receipt of the SBDM Written Reports
Attached are the SBDM written reports for the month of October, 2013 from Elizabethtown High School, T.K. Stone Middle School, Helmwood Heights Elementary School, Morningside Elementary School and Panther Academy.
V.B.
Approve Minutes of Board Meetings
Attached are the minutes of the October 21, 2013 Regular Board Meeting and the October 29, 2013 Joint Board Meeting with Hardin County Board of Education for approval
V.C.
Approve EPAC Rental Agreement
The following group has requested approval for rental of the Elizabethtown Performing Arts Center. They have submitted an application for usage and have met all requirements as outlined in Addendum to Board Policy 05.3. We are requesting that they be granted approval to rent the facility as outlined in their application.
ORGANIZATION EVENT DATE
St. James Elementary School Christmas Program December 16, 2013 8:30 - 11:30 AM
December 17, 2013 8:30 - 11:30 AM
December 17, 2013 6:30 - 8:30 PM
V.D.
Approve Fund Raising Request
Pursuant to Board Policy 09.33 pertaining to Fund Raising Activities, the District Schools submitted their fundraising requests at the August board meeting. Said requests were approved at that date. At this time, Helmwood Heights Elementary School is requesting approval to sell yearbooks as a fundraiser. The school plans to keep the price of the yearbooks slightly above cost and expects to make very little profit from the sale. What profit is made, the funds will go toward the purchase of school needs.
V.E.
Approve Field Trip Request
V.F.
Approve the Schools Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) Official FY 2014 KETS Offer of Assistance
Attached is information from the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) regarding their official FY-2014 KETS offer of assistance. Acceptance of this offer of assistance commits the Board of Education to follow the statutes and regulations of the SFCC and the Kentucky Department of Education governing the Education Technology Funding Program.
This is the first offer of assistance in FY-2014. Said offer is in the amount of $21,620 and is based on the final FY-2013 statewide ADA figures. Accepted state technology fund offers of assistance must be matched equally by the Board of Education or can be escrowed for up to three (3) years.
V.G.
Approval of the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims (Those Paid Since Last Meeting for October 2013 and from Special Construction Accounts)
Attached are the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report (0verview), Balance Sheet, Monthly Report, Year to Date Report, Cash Flow, Reconciliation Register, Vendor List and Special Construction Accounts.
V.H.
Report by Superintendent on Personnel Actions
Attached are personnel actions taken since the last meeting of the Board of Education on October 21, 2013.
VI.
ACTION ITEMS
VI.A.
Consideration of Approval of Declaration of American Education Week
American Education Week presents all Americans with a wonderful opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education.
American Education Week will be observed the week of November 18-22, 2013. Attached is a copy of the resolution declaring our observance of this event. One resolution will be issued per school.
VI.B.
Approve Change Orders for the Elizabethtown High School Athletic Complex Construction Project
Ms. Danna Monroe, Project Manager with Jenkins Essex Construction, Inc. is requesting approval for the following change orders for the Elizabethtown High School Athletic Complex Construction Project BG# 12-079:
Change Order #3 to Gene Ray Electric Company, Inc. in the amount of $4,007.00
Change Order #4 to Gene Ray Electric Company, Inc. in the amount of $5,358.00
Change Order #5 to Gene Ray Electric Company, Inc. in the amount of $2,983.00
Change Order #6 to Gene Ray Electric Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,693.00
Change Order #7 to Gene Ray Electric Company, Inc. in the amount of $13,416.00
Change Order #2 to Rexel in the amount of -$15,847.00
Change Order # 2 to Scotty's Contracting & Stone, LLC in the amount of $17,950.00
All of these change orders are for the Elizabethtown High School Athletic Complex Construction Project
VII.
INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS
VII.A.
Superintendents Review of TELL Kentucky Survey Relating to Facilities and Resources
Mr. Ballard will review and discuss whether the district has shown improvement on the TELL Kentucky Survey questions relating to facilities and resources.
VII.B.
Preschool/Kindergarten Update
Mrs. Kelly Graham, Principal at Panther Academy will give an update on The Panther Academy
VIII.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
VIII.A.
Report/Update on the Elizabethtown High School AThletic Facilities Construction Project
VIII.B.
Report/Update on the T.K. Stone Middle School Renovation and Expansion Project
IX.
NEW BUSINESS
X.
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING MATTERS AS OUTLINED IN KRS 61.810 (if needed)
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
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