THE DECEMBER 17, 2018 REGULAR 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        ABBY RICH

The EHS student of the month for October is Abby Rich.  Abby is a FCA leader, President of the Student Council where she was the committee chair for Dance Blue, member of the Beta Club, Y-Club, Pep Club and FBLA and she is a member of the Lady Panther Soccer Team.  She spends time volunteering at Mission Hope for Kids and as an 8th grade small group leader at Southeast Christian Church.  Abby attended Girls State, participated in the APES (American Private Enterprise System) program, and was selected for the Lincoln Trail Youth Salute program.  Upon graduation, Abby plans to attend Georgetown College and major in Sports Administration.     

Here are some comments from her teachers:

Ms. Thompson (English Teacher):  Abby Rich is just a gem! She embodies qualities of a great student. She’s attentive, committed to tasks, dedicated to learning more than just getting good grades. But Abby is also a really neat person. She is interesting. She’s great to talk to. Her classmates adore her. She’s funny and bubbly. She is a positive energy in my mornings every day, and I am so pleased that she has been given this honor.

Mrs. Pennington (Business Teacher):  Abby is a delight to have in class.  In her marketing position in First Panther Bank, she is creative, realistic, organized and is able to thoroughly plan our promotions.  She works well with the marketing team as well as the other students in the bank.  She is kind and helpful to everyone.  She offers thoughtful suggestions and asked questions to clarify information.  Abby is also a co-op student.  She makes sure her weekly journals and supervisor evaluations are turned in on time and has received excellent grades and comments since the beginning of her job.

Mrs. Dodson (Communications Teacher):  Abby is a delight.  She is very conscientious about every assignment and seems to genuinely enjoy learning.  She exudes enthusiasm and kindness.  I'm especially appreciative of her willingness to volunteer her insights and model her skills in class.

T.K. STONE MIDDLE SCHOOL                       ADELINE ALDRIDGE

Adeline is an 8^th grader at TKS.  She is on the Honor roll and very active in extracurricular activities.  She plays soccer for EHS and was voted Best Defensive Player this season.  She also plays travel soccer for the Flames and is a member of the volleyball team.  Athletics have been in her blood since she was small.  Her favorite class is Mr. Alvey’s where she helps to peer tutor kids with special needs.  She really enjoys getting to work with and help the kids.  Adeline is thinking about a possible career in the field of special education.  In her spare time, she enjoys running, watching the Gilmore Girls and/or cooking with her mom.  Chicken and waffles are her favorite).

Alvey

Adeline is a true leader in the classroom.  Students in Mr. Alvey’s class flock to her  when she walks in the door.  Each morning she greats all the students in my classroom individually, part of Adeline’s jon in peer tutoring is to assist in the delivery of instruction; she completes this task with fidelity and passion.  She adjusts her instruction and to meet the needs of each student and encourages them to continually do better.  I thoroughly enjoy watching Adeline interact with the students both academically and socially in my room.

Thorn

Adeline Aldridge demonstrates all the qualities you will find in the student of the month.  Adeline comes to class with a winning attitude and demonstrates positivity towards her teachers and peers.  She accepts responsibility for her actions and understands that through persistence and hard work she can achieve the goals she has set.  Finally, her polite, respectful manner is one that is contagious and can be seen transferred from her to those around her, making the room she is in a better place.  Adeline is a well-deserving student of the month.

Pearman

Adeline is one of the most respectful students I have this year.  Her dedication to her students is apparent based on the efforts I observe on a daily basis.  She is well deserving of this award.

Perry

Adeline is a wonderful student I enjoy having in class.  The one assignment that stands out to me was her “Genius Hour” – she talked about veterans and how she personalized it with her grandfather.  She wore his hate to school and brought his snake kit in to show the class.  Her presentation was so authentic and moving as she shared about the life of veterans.

Adeline is looking forward to attending EHS and is hoping for a starting position on the varsity soccer team next year.  After high school she wants to attend University of Kentucky to obtain a possible elementary or special education degree.  There is no doubt she will be successful at anything she chooses to do.  Congratulations to Adeline Aldridge our December Student of the Month.

HELMWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY      LAYLA JOHNSON

Layla Johnson in Mrs. Woosley’s second grade classroom has been selected as Helmwood Heights Elementary Student of the Month for December.  Layla exhibits many qualities that make her a worthy recipient of this honor.  Her classmates describer her as a good friend who is polite to others.  In fact, when it si partner time, Layla always has several students wanting to work with her.  As a partner, she is willing to listen, do her part, and stay focused on the task at hand.

Layla is also an extremely hard worker and always puts forth her best effort on all her classwork.  She loves to read and is always excited to share how she personally connected with the story.  Layla also isn’t afraid to ask for help.  She has a deep sense of self-awareness and understands that it is important to ask for help if something doesn’t make sense or if she is confused.

Mrs. Woosley commented that she loves to watch Layla when she is presenting s new skill.  She said that sometimes Layla’s eyebrows scrunch together as she is processing the new skill, and then her face lights up when she’s figured it out.

Layla is 8 years old.  Her parents are LeNard and Ashley Ajohnson.  She has one brother Nyandre who is a 6^th grader at T.K. Stone.  Her grandfather is Terry Broyles who works for the district.  She loves when he makes a surprise visit to the classroom for a quick hug and smile.

Layla is so deserving of this special recognition and her classmates and teacher are so proud of her.  Keep up the fantastic work, Layla!

MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY                     LINCOLN SHIRTS

The 5^th grade team of teachers selects Lincoln Shirts to be Morningside’s Student of the Month.  Mrs. Key, Lincoln’s homeroom teacher, says, “Lincoln is an amazing young man!  He is a confident, hard worker.  He is eager to learn, loves reading, and excels academically.  He is an involved student and leader.  At school, he is a member of the Academic team, Drama Club, and Friends Club.  He also plays baseball and football, is a Cub Scout and a member of his church youth group and boys dance group.  Most importantly, Lincoln is a solid citizen and role model for his peers.  He is respectful to all, well behaved, always follows the rules, and is exceptionally trustworthy.  I love Lincoln and am very happy to have him in my class!”

Ms. Shaw, Math teacher, says “Lincoln is a constant model for appropriate behavior, effort, and attitude both inside the classroom and out.  He is respected by his peers for his mathematical abilities, and is able to grasp concepts quickly and seemingly with ease.  He is a kind, sensitive soul, and an absolute pleasure to have in class.”

Mrs. Line says, “Lincoln is a phenomenal student who always works hard.  He is a leader in the classroom and sets a great example for his peers.  I look forward to having Lincoln in class every day.”

Ms. Rowland says, “Lincoln is an excellent student in Social Studies, always gives me his full attention and best effort.  He studies hard and completes his assignments to the best of his ability.”

Congratulations Lincoln – you truly deserve this award!

HELMWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY      LAYLA JOHNSON

Layla Johnson in Mrs. Woosley’s second grade classroom has been selected as Helmwood Heights Elementary Student of the Month for December.  Layla exhibits many qualities that make her a worthy recipient of this honor.  Her classmates describe her as a good friend who is polite to others.  In fact, when it is partner time, Layla always has several students wanting to work with her.  As a partner, she is willing to listen, do her part, and stay focused on the task at hand.

Layla is also an extremely hard worker and always puts forth her best effort on all her classwork.  She loves to read and is always excited to share how she personally connected with the story.  Layla also isn’t afraid to ask for help.  She has a deep sense of self-awareness and understands that it is important to ask for help if something doesn’t make sense or if she is confused.

Mrs. Woosley commented that she loves to watch Layla when she is presenting a new skill.  She said that sometimes Layla’s eyebrows scrunch together as she is processing the new skill, and then her face lights up when she’s figured it out.

Layla is 8 years old.  Her parents are LeNard and Ashley Johnson.  She has one brother Nyandre who is a 6^th grader at T.K. Stone.  Her grandfather is Terry Broyles who works for the district.  She loves when he makes a surprise visit to the classroom for a quick hug and smile.

Layla is so deserving of this special recognition and her classmates and teacher are so proud of her.  Keep up the fantastic work. Layla!

PANTHER ACADEMY                                      CANTON WALLACE

Canton Wallace is the perfect choice for Panther Academy’s student of the month.  He is one of the kindest, generous and hardworking students I have ever had the privilege of working with.  He has an infectious smile and is always ready and willing to do any task that is put before him.

Canton really excels in creative thinking and working on science or stem projects.  We have completed several cooperative projects in our room from building gates for five pumpkins to three dimensional shapes to hiding places for turkeys.  Canton always works well with the other students in his group.  As I observed the class during these tasks I watched him listen to others ideas and also interject his own.  He was always kind and worked well with any and all partners he had.  I am sure being one of the youngest of 5 has helped him become the patient cooperative person he has become at such a young age.

I am not the only person that has observed Canton’s ability to work well with others.  When I spoke with some of the other students in class they were quick to tell me that he “shares the blocks when we build towers”.  They also said that “I like to play games and dinosaurs with him because he is very nice.”  One student that Canton sits with said, “He is very nice and helps me with my work”.  I know that adults can easily see the attributes in others but sometimes we do not realize how much children notice.  We take for granted that they are small and think they do not pay attention to their surroundings, but they most certainly do.  Children, especially kindergartners are brutally honest and soak in everything around them so; when multiple five year olds sing the praises of one of their peers that is a wonderful tribute to that child.

Canton is a wonderful example and role model to others and a very worthy recipient for the Student of the Month.  I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for such an extraordinary young man.  I feel very blessed to be able to be his teacher and work with him on a daily basis.

PANTHER PLACE                               ADARAN VOSS

Adaran is a 2^nd grader attending Morningside elementary where he is in Mrs.Lewis’ class.  This is his first year at Panther Place.  Ms. Kaci nominated Adaran because he shows strong leadership qualities within the classroom.  She also wrote, “He is polite, hardworking and is a great friend to all.”

His classmates shared the Adaran is a good friend to everyone.  He is really, really smart.  He is a hard worker and always does a great job on all his homework and projects.  One classmate said that he always keeps the class laughing with his great sense of humor.

I spoke with Adaran about his interests and he said that he likes coming to Panther Place to be with all his friends and he likes helping his dad work on their house.  He also enjoys playing with his dog, King.

I have never heard Adaran complain about anything.  He is always courteous and respectful to everyone.  He is definitely a good example for all our other students and we are happy to name Adaran Panther Place’s student of the month for December.

At the end of December Mrs. Teresa Harris will be stepping down from her role as EIS Board Member after serving on the Board of Education from 2011-2018.

Mrs. Harris has made some difficult decisions over the past eight years to enable students the opportunity to succeed.

Her dedication to the students, families and staff of Elizabethtown Independent Schools is greatly appreciated!

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

• EHS SBDM Minutes November 7, 2018 Draft
• HH SBDM Minutes
• MES SBDm Minutes 11-15-18
• PA SBDM Minutes NOV8 2018
• TK SBDM Minutes 11-15-18

Attached are the minutes from the November 12, 2018 Regular Board Meeting and the December 12, 2018 Joint Board Meeting for review/approval.

• December 12 BOARD MINUTES
• MeetingMinutes11122018

Mrs. Carole Brown, Director of Special Programs is requesting approval to submit the WHAS Crusade for Children Grant.

The money requested will be used for...

• O & M services for Visually Impaired Students

• Sensory equipment to meet sensory needs for all students in the district

• Music Therapy for Panther Academy

• Assistive Technology - Apps, laptops, and Ipads for student use

• Supplemental software and curriculum resources for our teachers to utilize with individuals with disabilities, furniture/equipment that will be used to serve these students as well.

• CBI - Community Based Instruction - Pay for travel and items needed to purchase for Practical Living Skills activities

The purpose of this bid is to provide fiber connectivity between all EIS locations.  This is a service we must maintain.  Our previous lease expired, so this will be a 5 year lease with the option for extensions, if we desire.

Mr. Tim Maggard, Director of Technology, is recommending approval of the bid submitted by Brandenburg.

Attached is the tally for the four proposals.

• FIBER BID 2019-2020 (1)

The attached list is a list of items that are no longer functioning or useable.

Mr. Tim Maggard, Director of Technology is requesting approval to salvage these items and will use a state approved salvage service.

• Salvage_Board_Copy_12_2018

Attached are the schematic drawings from Ross Tarrant Architects

for the EHS Softball Field House Project for approval.

• 1834-Etown HS Field House_SCHEMATIC DESIGN SET

Attached is the Architect's agreement between EIS and Ross Tarrant Architects, Inc. for the EHS Softball Field House Project for review/approval.

• Architect Agreement Draft OA-1834-KRL Signature

Attached are the Treasurer's Monthly Report for November, 2018 (subject to audit) and payment of bills and claims as listed on the Board's Orders of the Treasurer

• NOV 18 BALANCE SHEET
• nov 18 cash flow
• nov 18 check reconciliation
• nov 18 fin report
• nov 18 montly report
• nov 18 vendor invoice list

Attached are personnel actions that have taken place since the November, 2018 regular board meeting.

• December Personnel Report (1)

Mr. Steve Smallwood will present/discuss the calendar options (attached).

The staff was given 3 options to review.  This calendar was had the majority of the votes and the calendar committee made a few additional changes.

• 19_20_cal option 2
• Caledar Option 2 Revised 12-4-18
• Calendar vote - Sheet1