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I.
CALL TO ORDER
THE JULY 17, 2017 REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE ELIZABETHTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION IS CALLED TO ORDER
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.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
IV.A.
Acknowledge Receipt of the SBDM Written Reports
IV.B.
Approve Board Meeting Minutes
IV.C.
Approve Memorandum of Agreement and Professional Services Employment Contract for Physical Therapy Services
Mrs. Kristin Froedge, Director of Special Programs is recommending approval of contract between EIS and Kelli McKinney, The Kid SpOt Center (Licensed Service Provider) for Physical Therapy Services, effective the 2017-2018 school year.
Attached is the Physical Therapy Services Contract between Elizabethtown Independent Schools and Kelli McKinney and the Memorandum of Agreement between the Elizabethtown Board of Education and Kelli McKinney, The Kid SpOt Center for your review/approval.
IV.D.
Approve 2017-2018 Memorandum of Agreement and Addendum for Special Education Services between EIS and Central Kentucky Head Start
EIS provides special education services for Head Start students who reside in the Elizabethtown Independent School district.
The services we provide for students with disabilities at Head Start include speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and psychological assessment. Head Start provides instruction, health and social services for students with disabilities. We have enjoyed a very positive working relationship with Head Start in the past and look forward to working with them in the years to come.
The annual Memorandum of Agreement for Special Education Services between EIS and Central Kentucky Head Start for the 2017-2018 school year is attached for your review/approval.
IV.E.
Approve Contractual Services Agreement Between EIS and Communicare Children's Services
Attached you will find the 2017-2018 Contractual Services Agreement Between EIS and Communicare Children's Services. These services will be provided for students within the EIS school district in conjunction with Family Resource and Youth Services Centers to provide mental health counseling within the schools.
IV.F.
Approve the Personnel to Serve as Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) Chairperson(s)
It has been the standard practice for the past several years for the Director of Special Programs, the building level principals, assistant principals and guidance counselors to serve as chairperson(s) for the School-Based Admissions and Release Committee (ARC).
Attached is a memorandum from Mrs. Kristin Froedge, Director of Special Programs requesting your approval of the 2017-2018 personnel to serve as ARC Committee Chairpersons.
IV.G.
Approve Job Description for District Behavior Consultant
Mrs. Kristin Froedge, Director of Special Programs, is requesting approval to change the job description for what is currently the District Special Education Consultant to District Behavior Consultant. After reviewing district needs, this job description better supports that vision.
Attached is the job description for District Behavior Consultant
IV.H.
Approve Extra-Duty Positions/Stipends
Mrs. Kristin Froedge, Director of Special Programs is requesting the approval for:
EBD and MSD Team Lead extra-duty positions. Both positions would be given a $1000 stipend.
1.) The EBD Team Lead would facilitate Behavior Tracker (the districts PASS monitoring system), serve as PLC leader, support and mentor EBD teachers, monitor PASS Program fidelity, and meet with Director of Special Programs monthly.
2.) MSD Team Lead would coordinate Alternate Assessment, serve as PLC leader, support and mentor MSD teachers, lead in College and Career Readiness for the 1%, and meet with Director of Special Programs monthly. The IDEA-B budget would supply these stipends.
Ms. Jennifer Burnham, Principal at T.K. Stone Middle School has requested approval for:
1.) Web Coordinator at T.K. Stone Middle School. This position will be given a $400.00 stipend and funding for this position will come from Section 6 funds.
2.) Cafeteria Morning Supervisor at T.K. Stone Middle School. This position will be given a $1500.00 stipend and funding for this position will come from Section 6 funds.
IV.I.
Approve Request to Declare Surplus Property
Mr. Tim Maggard, Director of Technology, has prepared a list of items to be declared surplus. These items are outdated and/or cannot be upgraded and/or repaired. Mr. Maggard is recommending these items be sent to a recycling center for disposal.
IV.J.
Approve Child Abuse and Neglect On-Line Training through Safe Schools
SB 119 requires all school administrators, certified personnel, office staff, instructional assistants, coaches and extra curricular sponsors who are employed by the school district to complete training for recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. EIS is currently using SafeSchools for Bloodborne Pathogen and Sexual Harassment training. Child Abuse and Neglect training is now available to all staff on-line through Safe Schools, too. Mr. Nate Huggins, Assistant Superintendent for Student and Support Services, is seeking approval for all staff to complete Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention training on-line through SafeSchools.
IV.K.
Approve Kentucky Department of Education's District Funding Assurances 2018
In order for the district to continue to receive state and federal funds, the district must declare that we are in compliance with all funding assurances listed in the KDE "District Assurances" document (attached).
This is an annual submission
IV.L.
Approve Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims (Those Paid Since Last Meeting for June 2017)
Attached are the Treasurer's Monthly Report (overview), Balance Sheet, Monthly Report, Year to Date Report, Cash Flow, Reconciliation Register, Vendor List and Special Construction Accounts for June, 2017 (subject to audit) and payment of bills and claims as listed on the Boards Orders of the Treasurer (checks #55653-55837)
IV.M.
Acknowledge Receipt of the Superintendent's Personnel Report
Attached are personnel actions taken since the last meeting of the Board of Ecuation
V.
ACTION ITEMS
V.A.
Consideration of Approval of Board Policy Revisions/Updates and Acknowledge Receipt and Review of Board Procedures
Attached are the 2017-20189 policy and procedure updates. Proposed changes reflect new legal requirements as well as "best practice" recommendations from KSBA.
As in past years, the General Assembly has passed legislation that directly affects board policies and procedures. Having contracted with KSBA for Board Policy Services, their legal department has supplied detailed information pertaining to said legislation, as well as recommended, revised policies reflecting said legislation.
Upon receipt of the information from KSBA, district administrators were provided a copy of the recommended revisions to district policies and procedures to study and provide input/feedback as needed.
VI.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
VII.
INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS
VII.A.
Strategic Plan Update
Mr. Jon Ballard, Superintendent of Schools, will provide an update on the EIS Strategic Plan.
VIII.
NEW BUSINESS
IX.
EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
X.
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING SPECIFIC MATTERS AS OUTLINED IN KRS 61.810 (if needed)
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
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