THE MAY 16, 2016 REGULAR SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING OF THE ELIZABETHTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION IS CALLED TO ORDER

"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.

ELIZABETHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL                                                              AFEERA MALIK

The EHS student of the month for May is Afeera Malik.  Afeera has worked extremely hard over the past four years and is an excellent student as depicted on her transcript and resume.  Each year, Afeera has chosen a steady core of challenging courses and worked diligently.  As I look over her transcript for the past four years, I see that she has chosen courses that other students avoided.  By the time Afeera graduates, she will have completed five advanced placement courses, nine honors courses and two dual credit courses.  During her sophomore year, Afeera was recognized for having the highest grade in AP World History and for having perfect attendance.  In addition to her excellence in the classroom, Afeera has also been involved in a wide variety of extracurricular activities.  She has been a member of the Spanish club (currently vice president), Beta club, Earth club (currently vice president and served as treasurer last year), and the Art club.  Through membership in these school clubs, Afeera has had the opportunity to complete numerous volunteer hours.  In addition, Afeera has spent the past two summers volunteering at our local hospital and a local doctor’s office.

Here are some comments from her teachers:

Mrs. Pennington:  From the very 1st day of school, I could tell that Afeera Malik was going to be a student that was truly interested in the information included in my Business Management class.  It was refreshing to look out among my students and see her acknowledge the information being discussed and show interest by participating and asking questions. This has continued to be true throughout the year.  She is an excellent student who makes thoughtful contributions and is always prepared.  As I have gotten to know Afeera this year, I have found out that she is a determined and goal-setting person.  She is planning to major in the field of Accounting and become a Certified Public Accountant. She is intrigued by the flexibility in careers that this degree can offer.  She is doing all that she can in high school to gain knowledge and experience to prepare her for the next level. She is smart, inquisitive and naturally curious.  I have no doubt that she will be successful in the Accounting field or any field of study she chooses.

Ms. Dye:  Afeera is currently in Visual Art 3 class. Her artistic focus is in portrait drawing and she has become quite accomplished in this area over the past year.  Afeera has a sweet and cheerful personality and her classmates have affection and respect for her.  She has been an active member of the Art Club for the last three years.

Mrs. Herringshaw:  Afeera is very mature, responsible and a hard-worker.  She comes to school early most days to meet with her teachers for extra help – She goes above and beyond as a student.

EHS is proud to recognize Afeera Malik as the May Student of the Month

T.K. STONE MIDDLE SCHOOL                                                       MURTAZA SHOAIB

Murtaza Shoaib has been selected as the May TKS student of the month.  Murtaza competes for the TKS Academic team, Mth Counts, and the Beta Club.  Murtaza also plays tennis for EHS and he enjoys reading when he gets the time.  He hopes to be an orthopedic surgeon someday and certainly has the drive and dedication to be successful at whatever he chooses to do in life.

Murtaza is described by his friends as very smart and someone who thinks about things in a different way.  Bryan Herringshaw says “Murtaza is fun to talk with.  He is a great debater and we get into some very good discussions.”

Sue Steffy desbribes Murtaza as “a fine young man.  He’s intelligent, personable, and respectful.  However, what I most admire about him is the way he thinks.  Murtaza is a deep thinker and he gives every question   a great deal of consideration.  I know that he will b successful in whatever he chooses to do in life.  I feel honored to have had him in class.”

Ms. Jefferies relates that Murtaza has been a fantastic student to work with this semester.  “He is always deep in thought about a topic or issue we are discussing.  We do many presentations in my class, and he has always demonstrated great public speaking abilities.  Murtaza is also very kind and respectful.  He also works very hard to make sure he understands.  He is truly a joy to have in class.”

Joanna Breunig, our GT coordinator says Murtaza Shoaib is a well-spoken, intelligent young man who seems to be ahead of his years.  When he and his classmates are having a discussion, Murtaza often sums up an entire conversation in a few concise words, leaving the whole class with little to add.  Murtaza has a broad range of knowledge and a general understanding of the world around him because he is interested in more than just the “here and now”.  He is poised, polite, and hard-working, a great leader in our 8^th grade class.

For all of these reasons, we are pleased to recognize Murtaza  Schoaib as our May TKS student of the month.

HELMWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL                    ZAYNAB MOVANIA

Zaynab, as described by her classmates:

Very honest and responsible

A good friend

A wonderful student

Someone I’ll always remember

She lets me get books first when she’s been wanting them for awhile

Very confident

Respectful to teachers and students

Is fun to be around

Has a great sense of humor

She is kind and lovable

Trustworthy and always has my back

Supports her family

MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY                                                     LIZ HANSON

Ms. Line wrote this about Liz.  It is my honor to nominate Liz Hanson as Morningside Elementary School’s May Student of the Month.  Liz is a fifth grade student in Mrs. Line’s homeroom class, but is well-loved and admired by al of her fifth grade teachers.  According to Ms. Rowland, Liz constantly strives to persevere and do her best in class.  She always wants to know how she can do better.  According to Mrs. Key, Liz is an excellent reader who shows hard work and determination daily.  In Mrs. Oldham’s classroom, Liz is always respectful, and eager to help her classmates in any way.  According to Mrs. Line, Liz is a leader in the classroom.  She is always following the Guidelines for Success and encourages her peers to do the same.  Liz has shown amazing growth as a writer this year because she listens and applies techniques learned in class to her writing.  Liz qualified to be accelerated for math classes and attends 6^th grade math at T.K. Stone.  Her teacher, Mrs. Atcher, says that Liz is a hard worker and is always willing to try something new.  Liz is not afraid to make a mistake because she knows that making a mistake is a part of learning.

As you can tell, Liz stands out in the eyes of her teachers.  She has a positive attitude that is contagious to others.  She is always kind to her peers and always shows respect to her teachers and other adults in the building.  Liz has a kind heart, and eagerness to learn, and the persistence to always produce her best work.  The future is bright for Liz, and I am excited to see how much she will achieve in her time as a Panther.

PANTHER ACADEMY                                                      DRAYDEN GREENWELL

Drayden is a very kind hearted and compassionate student that I have been proud to have in my classroom.  He has so many mature and wonderful qualities for such a young age that one would only think a grownup would have.  These qualities are going to give him an advantage in growing into an even more respectful and successful young man that he already has demonstrated.

First, Drayden is very tolerant, perseverant, and resourceful.  He always has an optimistic outlook that everything will be ok and he always finds the positive aspect in it all.  If it is raining outside, Drayden is very easy going about having indoor recess.  He never complains about what we do in class.  Writing is a very hard task for this age but Drayden show perseverance during writing time.  He is always wiling to go back and keep trying until he figures out the right letter our sound or how to put sounds together to make a certain word.  He has a positive attitude about learning.

In class, he gives his absolute best in all of his work and even when he doesn’t understand a concept right at first as many students do not, he doesn’t give up and keeps trying until he succeeds.  Drayden has such a kind heart.  He is always extending a helping hand to help in small or big tasks.  After an ectivity, Drayden will help clean up the tables and floor without being asked.  He is very dependable as well.  Drayden always gets his homework and class work complete and if I need something done in the class, I can always count on him.  I am very proud of the accomplishments and progress that Drayden has made this year and I know that he will grow and strengthen these qualities that he holds.    Good  luck to you Drayden!

PANTHER PLACE                                                               NEVAEH NAPIER

Panther Place’s student of the month for May is Nevaeh Napier.  Nevaeh was very anxious to start attending Panther Place early in the year because her siblings were already enrolled.  From the very first week that we were able to enroll her, she proved to be a wonderful addition to our 5^th grade class.  She came to us from Ms. Davis’ class at Helmwood Heights Elementary.  Our fifth grade teacher, Mr. Gaddis, said that Nevaeh has excellent behavior, always following classroom policies and staying on task.  She is always willing to help, no matter what the task is.  Nevaeh is very respectful to the staff and her classmates.  Nevaeh is very artistic and participates in the Panther Place art club.  Each week, she faithfully helps clean up after their art projects without being asked to help.  I asked Nevaeh to tell me a little more about herself.  She told me that she loves to read, but her favorite subject is math.  She likes all the Panther Place activities and especially likes to play dodgeball.   We are proud to name Nevaeh Panther Place student of the month for May.

National Merit Finalist

Steve Smallwood was recently notified that Lillie Shaw has advanced to finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program.  Lillie is the only student from EIS to advance to finalist standing this school year.

Congratulations!

Governor’s Scholars

EHS has 4 students participating in the Governors Scholars program this summer.

• Maria Blackstone
• Katherine Crain
• Dania Shoaib
• Emma Vaught

The Governor's Scholars Program is a stimulating, five week residential summer program for outstanding Kentucky students completing their junior year in high school.  Established in 1983, the program provides an academic and personal growth in a challenging, non-traditional environment that balances a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience.

Katherine Crain also finished 3rd and Top Female at American Private Enterprise Seminar

Governor’s School for the Arts

Creative Writing:       Amna Ahmed

Entrepreneurship:     Chase Kerr

For three solid weeks, the students live, breathe, eat and sleep the arts.  It is a thrilling, often life-changing experience for these students.

Graduates of the summer program are eligible for a host of scholarships and educational opportunities in all fields of study.

Governor’s Cup Awards:

EHS has several students place in the Regional Governor's Cup Competition and advance to compete at the state level:

Aaron Prather - 3rd Math

Jordan Hockenberry - 1st Social Studies

Jacob Dvorjak - 3rd Science 

                        5th Social Studies

                        2nd in State General Knowledge Exam

Taylor Senay - 2nd Arts and Humanities

Amna Ahmed - 5th English Composition

Future Problem Solving

Laura Hinkle placed 8th in the State in Future Problem Solving

Jordan Smallwood and Wes Irwin qualified to compete in the KHSAA State Bass Fishing Tournament

Congratulations to Jordan, Wes and Bart Catlett (Coach of the Year)!

Attached are the April SBDM Written Reports from Elizabethtown High School, T.K. Stone Middle School, Helmwood Heights Elementary School, Morningside Elementary School and Panther Academy for your review.

• EHS April 20 2016 DRAFT
• EHS March 2 2016 Approved
• HH April Minutes
• MES SBDM Minutes 4 18 16
• PA April 25 2016
• TKS SBDM minutes - April 29 2016

Attached are the minutes from the April 18, 2016 Regular Board Meeting for your review/approval.

• MeetingMinutes04182016

Mr. Steve Smallwood, Principal at Elizabethtown High School is requesting approval for:

Boys Basketball Team to travel to Bowling Green, KY June 9-11, 2016 to participate in WKU Basketball Camp.

Ms. Jennifer Burnham, Principal at T.K. Stone Middle School is requesting approval for:

TKS 8th Grade Class to travel to New York City, via motorcoach March 31-April 2, 2017.

• 8th Grade Trip
• Copy of Boys Basketball WKU June overnight

The 2015-2016 amended school calendar was approved at the March 21, 2016 board meeting.  Teacher Equivalency days were listed as Saturday, May 14 and Saturday May 21. We have since learned that Teacher Equivalency days cannot be indicated on a Saturday. 

Attached is a revised Amended Calendar reflecting 2015/2016 Teacher Equivalency days as Tuesday, May 17, 2016 and Friday, May 27, 2016.

• Amended Calendar 1516_Part II_04212016

Board Policy 09.15 pertaining to Student Fees and said accompanying administrative procedure 09.15 AP.1 require annual board approval for any/all student fees at the individual building levels.  The approved fee schedule is to be published in the student handbooks or other written notice, as appropriate.  All student fees and charges must be adopted by the Board, including any student activity fees or membership dues to be charged at the individual building levels.  As in past years the elementary schools will not be charging student fees for the 2016-2017 school year.  The proposed student fees from T.K. Stone Middle School will remain the same as the 2015-2016 school year.  Elizabethtown High School is requesting approval to charge additional fees for the 2016-2017 school year (hi-lighted) .  Both fee schedules are attached for your review.

• EHS Student Fee Request for 2016-2017 School Year at EHS (2)
• TKS Student fee memo request 2016-17

Bids were accepted for the replacement and installation of Entry doors at the T.K. Stone Middle School on Monday, May 2, 2016. 

The only bid received was from Willis Klein, Inc.

• TKS Door Bid Info.

Mike Sallee, Nutrition Services Coordinator, is requesting a price increase for adult meals.

After researching surrounding school districts Mr. Sallee is requesting raising the price of an adult breakfast to $2.00 (currently $1.50) he is also requesting approval to raise the price of an adult lunch to $3.00 (currently $2.50).

For the past several years the Elizabethtown Board of Education has provided a total student accident insurance policy thru R.J. Roberts, Inc.  This policy is a secondary policy that reimburses parents for all "out of pocket" medical expenses, including deductibles.  Said policy also provides coverage for all the students involved in all school/district sponsored activities, as well as coverage for athletes during off-season training and out-of-state trips.  This student accident plan is endorsed by KSBA and KHSAA.  KHSAA provides catastrophic insurance for athletes for 10 years from the date of injury.

The cost to renew this program (including preschool) for 2016-17 school year to include $7,500,000 Catastrophic Limit is:     Cost of policy $40,698.69.

The cost to renew this program (including preschool) for 2015-16 school year to include $7,500,000 Catastrophic Limit was:  Total Cost $38,823.84.

• Roberts Student Insurance

Attached is an evaluation spreadsheet to use as a comparison for the yearbook bids for the 2016-2017 school year.  We received bids from Balfour and Herff Jones.  We have been using Balfour and have been pleased.

Mrs. Denise Morgan, Director of Finance, and Mr. Donnie Sweeney, yearbook sponsor at EHS are requesting approval of Balfour as the vendor for yearbooks for the 2016-2017 school year.

• Copy of yearbook evaluation 17-01

Attached are the Treasurer's Monthly Report for April, 2016 (subject to audit) and payment of bills and claims as listed on the Board's Orders of the Treasurer

(checks #53161-53325)

• may 16 check reconciliation
• MAY 2016 BALANCE SHEET
• May 2016 Cash Flow
• May 2016 financial report
• may 2016 monthly report
• may16 vendor invoice
• PAYMENTS FROM SPECIAL ACCOUNTS-may16

Attached is a revised Job Description for  English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher.

The changes are highlighted in yellow for your review.

• ELL Teacher (EIS 2016)

Attached are personnel actions that have taken place since the April 18, 20-16 board meeting for your review.

• Personnel Report

The USDA allows schools that meet a 40% threshold of Direct Certified students, (SNAP, MEDICAID, HOMELESS, and FOSTER) to offer those students at that school breakfast and lunch at no charge.  Those numbers are reported to the state on April 1 and used to determine what schools could participate in CEP the following year.  Panther Academy qualifies and will not result in a loss of Nutrition Services revenue.

• CEPhouseholdsampleletter 2016 2017
• Customizable_Flyer_E
• Food Services CEP

EIS will be participating in the Summer Feeding Program this year.  (SFSP)  The location will be at Morningside Elementary.  We are hoping to feed at least 150 students each day at no cost to the students.  Lunch will be provided daily between 11am -1pm. 

See the attached flyer for additional information

• Customizable_Flyer_E

Mr. Glen Thomas will attend the May board meeting to give a brief update and overview of the summer schedule.

Mrs. Kelli Bush, Assistant Superintedent for Student Learning, will give an update on Advance Kentucky College Readiness Partnership

Mr. Steve Smallwood, Principal at Elizabethtown High School is requesting approval for:

EHS Girls Basketball Team to travel to Franklin County High School, June 9-10, 2016 for tournament play

EHS Girls Basketball Team to travel to Owensboro/Bowling Green, June 16-17, 2016 for tournament play

EHS Girls Basketball Team to travel to Lexington Catholic High School, June 20-22, 2016 for tournament play