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I.
CALL TO ORDER
The April 19, 2021 Regular Board Meeting is Called to Order
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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 JAQUAIS FRANKLIN
The EHS student of the month for April is Jaquias Franklin. Jaquias is a model student and athlete. In regards to academic ability and potential, Jaquias humbly admits that he could buckle down more in the classroom. However, Jaquias maintains a 3.1 GPA. He is a four-year member of the Basketball Team where he currently is serving as team captain. In addition, he served two years on the Football Team and two years with Pep Club. Jaquias describes himself as loving, responsible and determined. Some of Jaquias’s honors and awards include: 3x All Region Team, 3x All District Team, Player of the Year, 2020 Region Champs, and 2021 District Champs. Jaquias enjoys going to the gym, playing basketball and hanging out with his friends. He plans to attend a four-year University to study Business and play basketball.
Here are some comments from her teachers and coach:
Coach Todd: “Jaquais is a charismatic leader in the classroom and on the basketball team. He has been a joy to have in the classroom and on the basketball court. He will be successful in whatever he chooses to do because of his personality and work ethic.”
Mr. Spears (Digital Literacy):“Jaquias has been a great student this year. He has gotten his work turned in, in a timely manner. Jaquias is very respectful, but also tends to have a playful attitude.”
Bell (Business and Marketing): “Jaquias is a great kid with a kind heart. He always goes out of his way to speak to me and his peers. Jaquias is a pleasure to have in class.”
Dodson (English 4): “Jaquias is a courteous student with academic potential to do quite well in college and beyond.”
EHS is proud to recognize Jaquias Franklin as the April Student of the Month
T.K. STONE MIDDLE SCHOOL JANDANIEL SALAS
Jandaniel is our TKS April student of the month whose favorite subject is science. He enjoys studying DNA and genetics. In his spare time, Jandaniel enjoys playing video games like FortNight. He also enjoys playing soccer, and basketball with his family.
Kerr
He is a polite young man. JD always has a bright smile on his face , even under the mask. He is a delight to have in class
Weaver
Daniel always comes to class with a positive attitude and ready to give 110% effort. He is respectful of his classmates and teachers and helps with anything. I appreciate his willingness to try, even when something might be difficult. I’ve really enjoyed having Daniel in class this year and getting to know him!
Snell
This has been my first year having Jandaniel in class and he has been the model student. He is always in class on time and ready to learn when he sits down. In addition to this Jandaniel is hard working, kind, and always brings a positive attitude with him. Overall he makes the entire room a more positive learning environment and it is a pleasure to have him in class. For these reasons I believe that Jandaniel is a shining example of what a student at TKS should be and I am glad that he is this month's student of the month.
Amanda Smith
Jandaniel embodies all that it means to be an E-town panther. He is such a joy to have in class! He always has a positive attitude about his classwork. He is a model student who always arrives to class on time, stays on task and works hard on every assignment. Jandaniel is very respectful to all of his peers and works well with everyone. I love that he is so dedicated to his studies!
Best of luck to Jandaniel when he attends EHS next year. After graduation, Jandaniel wants to attend college but he’s not sure where. However, he does want to go into the computer field. Congratulations to Jandaniel Salas, TKS April Student of the Month.
HELMWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY AARON SHEPHARD
Aaron is the proud son of Mr. Chad and Jessica Shepard. Aaron is a 10 year old 4th grader in Mrs. Kendra Adams homeroom. Mrs. Kendra Adams serves as Aaron’s homeroom teacher as well as his math teacher and she had these kind words to share with you about Aaron. Aaron is in Enrichment classes for Math and Reading. He excels in all academic areas, but loves reading and learning historical facts the most. Aaron is a hard worker, he is an outside of the box thinker and he possesses a very strategic thought process for his young age. He doesn't say much in class, but when he does, it is a deep thought out statement or question. Aaron loves history and says his favorite thing to learn about is World War II and he shares military information with me daily. Aaron is a gifted artist and loves drawing airplanes and warships. Aaron has huge aspirations to become a pilot someday. Aaron has a military background so in his early age he has lived in different states and he declares that Florida has been his most favorite place to live with Elizabethtown, KY being a close second. Aaron is the big brother to two younger brothers(Tyler 2nd grade@Helmwood, Blake@ PA)and he is an outstanding role model for his younger siblings and you can feel the strength of their relationship when you see them walking together. Mrs Shannon Duff, Aarons first grade teacher, wanted to add, “Aaron is not just a role model to his younger siblings, he is a role model for the whole school and he has been that way since the 1st grade.” Mrs. Duff stated that “she is looking forward to having another opportunity to be Aaron’s teacher again next year.Aaron’s 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Janice Kersey said she felt lucky to be Aaron’s teacher. He was always eager to learn, a great friend to others, kind, respectful, and responsible!
Aaron is kind to all students and includes others in activities. Aaron is very responsible as well, he is in charge of answering Mrs. Adams classroom phone and does a great job of answering questions and taking messages. She knows she can trust him with a variety of leadership roles and he will complete them with great success. Mrs. Adams feels honored to be his teacher and looks forward to seeing what his future holds. I am so pleased for Aaron to represent Helmwood Heights as our Student of the Month for April!! Great job Aaron!!
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY JULIUS STINNETT
It is with great pleasure that we recognize Julius Stinnett as Morningside Elementary’s Student of the Month. Julius is a wonderful student, great friend, and hard worker. Julius does a great job following directions and gives his best effort on all assignment, both online and while in school. Julius’ teachers love the way that he enjoys being challenged and growing his brain. Julius always has a positive attitude and comes to school ready to learn every day. He is an outstanding role model to others, always displaying Morningside’s Guidelines to Success. Julius is a great friend to everyone. He works well with every student in the class, and includes everyone at recess. He goes out of his way to make others feel included and is always willing to help those that need it. Whenever someone drops something or makes a mess, Julius is one of the first people there to help. He really knows how to make those around him feel special. Julius is such a joy to have in class and it has been so incredible to watch him grow over the year in 3rd grade. He is sweet, caring, smart, and fun to be around. We are so proud of him and know he is so deserving of this award.
PANTHER ACADEMY CHASE LARSEN
Chase Larsen is an excellent student, makes good choices, and is a great example of the Panther Academy Guidelines for Success: I can be respectful, I can be responsible, I can be cooperative, I can be kind. He is a great role model for his classmates. He is kind, polite, helpful, and always eager to learn. Chase is a diligent worker, always tries his very best, and works above and beyond expectations. He is such a pleasure to have in class!
IV.B.
EHS Academic Team - Region Champions
Congratulations to the EHS Academic Team for advancing to compete at the state level.
Matthew Dyer - quick recall/Science written assessment/5th place in the state on the General Knowledge Exam
Daylon Payne - quick recall/Social Studies written assessment
Reid Lunsford - quick recall/Math written assessment
Jake Badstibner - quick recall
Clint Chambliss - quick recall
Jonah Smith - quick recall
Caleb Adams - quick recall
Eli Wilson - quick recall
Madelyn Gatewood - Future Problem Solving
Liz Hanson - Future Problem Solving
Porter Flowers - Future Problem Solving
Rex Roy - Future Problem Solving
IV.C.
EHS Basketball Team KHSAA State Runners-Up
Congratulations to the EHS Basketball Team for Earning the 17th District Championship, 5th Region Championship and finished the year as KHSAA State Runners-Up.
Congratulations to Coach James Haire, Assistant Coaches David Headspeth, Brandon Johnson and Alex Todd and the EHS Basketball Team:
Jaquais Franklin
Greg Hall
Camran McNeil
Jacob Moberly
Alandre Murphy
Ben Ryan
Evan Shelton
Kam Sherrard
Khia Sherrard
Gage Sondergard
Camden Williams
Jett Williams
V.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
VI.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION DECLARING TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7, 2021 with National Teacher Appreciation Day is slated for Tuesday, May 4, 2021. As has been custom in previous past years, pending board approval, a resolution declaring Teacher Appreciation Week and Teacher Appreciation Day will be presented to each school building in appreciation for the services and many contributions of our teachers.
RESOLUTION
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
WHEREAS, America depends upon successful schools to meet the needs of every child, and
WHEREAS, America's schools are experiencing a transformation in how teaching and learning occurs, and
WHEREAS, Kentucky has implemented the most dramatic reform of schools ever legislated in America, and
WHEREAS, teachers are challenged daily to implement reform by reaching out to every student regardless of ability, interest in learning, social or economic background, handicap, race, religion, creed, or ethnic origin, and to provide the assistance and guidance necessary for full intellectual development, and
WHEREAS, each of us can recall the personal attention that teachers gave to us as we made important decisions during the formative years of our lives, and
WHEREAS, teachers are molding lives and shaping the future of our next generation, and
WHEREAS, teachers in the Elizabethtown Independent Schools are among the best in the nation and deserve the deepest respect and admiration of our citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Elizabethtown Board of Education recognizes May 3-7, 2021, as Teacher Appreciation Week and May 4, 2021 as National Teacher Appreciation Day. This is a time for public recognition of the contributions provided by the teacher toward the development of this community and for the influence of the teacher upon the lives of each of us.
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Paul Godfrey, Chairman
Elizabethtown Board of Education
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Kelli Bush, Superintendent
Elizabethtown Independent Schools
VII.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
VII.A.
Acknowledge Receipt of the SBDM Written Reports
Attached are SBDM WRitten Reports from Elizabethtown High School, T.K. Stone Middle School, Morningside Elementary, Helmwood Heights Elementary and Panther Academy for your review.
VII.B.
Approve Board Meeting Minutes
Attached are the meeting minutes from the March 15, 2021 Regular Board Meeting.
VII.C.
Approve Bid Proposal for Trash Disposal
An invitation to submit sealed bids for Trash Disposal was advertised in the News Enterprise.
Bids were accepted and opened on April 13, 2021.
We received 2 bids (Rumpke and Santek)(see attached).
The recommendation is to award the bid to Santek effective July 1, 2021 for one year with the ability to renew for an additional three years with the increase in cost not to exceed 5% per year.
VII.D.
Approve Overnight Field Trip Requests
Attached are overnight field trips request
1. The EHS Baseball team to travel to Owensboro, KY April 23-24, 2021 to participate in a baseball tournament.
2. The EHS Softball team to travel to Owensboro, KY April 23-24, 2021 to participate in a softball tournament.
3. The EHS Baseball team to travel to Lexington, KY June 14-24, 2021 (contingent upon qualifying to compete)to compete in the State Baseball Tournament.
4. The EHS Tennis Team to travel to the University of Kentucky, May 31-June 1, 2021(contingent upon qualifying to compete) to compete in the State Tennis Tournament.
VII.E.
Approve the Student Accident Insurance Proposal for 2021-22
For the past several years the Elizabethtown Board of Education has provided a total student accident insurance policy thru R.J. Robers, 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. The 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 2021-22 school year to include $7,500,000 Catastrophic Limit is $41,478.60
The cost to renew this program (including preschool) for 2020-21 school to include $7,500,000 Catastrophic Limit was $42,278.60/
VII.F.
Approve Direct and Indirect Costs Rates
The Kentucky Department of Education calculates the District Indirect Cost Rates to be used when charging indirect costs to School Food Service Program and Federal Grant Awards. The rates calculated for use beginning July 1, 2021 are Non-Restricted Rate of 16.80 and Restricted Rate of 2.08.
VII.G.
Approve Revised Job Description for PD Facilitator
(see attached)
Revision to this job description:
a. At the direction of instructional leadership, analyze assessment data in order to target/identify instructional areas of strength as well as areas for growth.
b. Analyze assessment date; prepare and present interpretive reports on the analysis of assessment data for staff, community, local board, and media as needed.
c. Performs other instructional duties as designated by the Instructional Coordinator for Student Learning.
VII.H.
Approve Job Description for Student Information and Assessment System Coordinator
Attached is the job description for Student Information and Assessment System Coordinator
VII.I.
Approve EIS Summer School Salary Schedule for 2020/2021 School Year
Attached are the Rates of Pay for Staff working Summer School during June and July yof 2021. Payment will be made with Federal and State Grants.
EIS Certified Teachers - Hourly rate based on current daily rate of pay
EIS Classified Staff - $26.25 per hour
College Student - $30.00 per hour
College Professor - $50.00 per hour
EIS Student Worker - $12.50 per hour
VII.J.
Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims(those Paid Since Last Meeting for March, 2021)
Attached are the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims (those paid since last meeting, for March, 2021). Attached are the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report (0verview), Balance Sheet, Monthly Report, Cash Flow, Reconciliation Register, and Vendor List.
VIII.
THE SUPERINTENDENT HAS INFORMED THE BOARD OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS WHICH HAVE TAKEN PLACE SINCE THE LAST BOARD MEETING
The Board of Education acknowledges receipt of Personnel Actions which have taken place since the last board meeting.
IX.
ACTION ITEMS
IX.A.
Approve the Revised School Calendar, Last Day for Preschool Students and Graduation Date for 2020-2021 School Year
Attached is the Revised School Calendar, Last Day for Preschool Students and Graduation Date for the 2020-2021 School Year
School was cancelled on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, due to the appearance of the EHS Panthers in the Boys State Basketball tournament with a game at 11:00AM. This day will be made up on Thursday, may 27, 12 an in-person day for the students that are not 100% virtual.
The last day for teachers/certified staff will be Friday, May 28, 2021.
Graduation will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
The last day for Preschool students will be May 25, 2021.
X.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
XI.
INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS
XI.A.
GAP Presentation from T.K. Stone Middle School
Ms. Dawne Swank, Principal at T.K. Stone Middle School will make the GAP presentation for T.K. Stone
XI.B.
GAP Presentation from Elizabethtown High School
Mrs. B.J. Henry will make the GAP presentation for Elizabethtown High School
XII.
NEW BUSINESS
XIII.
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING SPECIFIC MATTERS AS OUTLINED IN KRS 61.810 (if needed)
XIV.
ADJOURNMENT
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