THE NOVEMBER 15, 2021 REGULAR BOARD MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER

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.

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

ELIZABETHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL                              MAGGIE PETTUS

 The EHS student of the month for November is Maggie Pettus.  Maggie is a senior at EHS who not only excels academically, but also has a very creative side too.  Maggie has worked extremely hard over the past four years and is an excellent student as depicted on her transcript and resume.  Each year, Maggie has chosen a steady core of challenging courses and worked diligently.  By the time Maggie graduates, she will have completed 3 AP courses and 8 dual credit classes, resulting in over 24 college credit hours.  In addition, Maggie is identified as gifted and talented in visual arts, is a member of the Art Portfolio class, and the Art Club.  She enjoys working part-time at JOANNE Fabric and Craft Store, participating in her church’s praise band, and working on various art projects.  After high school, Maggie plans to pursue a degree in fashion design.  She’s not sure where she will attend school, but her dream school would be the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.          

Here are some comments from her teachers:

Mr. Spears (Multimedia Publishing Teacher):  Maggie is a wonderful student. She has shown her creativity in my Multimedia Publishing class through her work in Photoshop. I really enjoy seeing what kind of creativity develops in the minds of our students, and being able to see what Maggie has produced already has been exciting. Looking forward to the remainder of the year as she continues to grow her understanding of the various programs we'll use, and truly see how well she'll shine with her creativity. 

Mr. Ernst (English Teacher):  Maggie is a careful but creative thinker, and a dedicated student. She invests deeply in everything she does, and she brings a positive energy to my class, making it a more enjoyable experience for everyone. 

Mrs. Herringshaw (College Algebra Teacher):  Maggie is a joy to have in class.  She is an extremely hard worker and a friend to all! 

Mrs. Bell (Digital Literacy Teacher):  Maggie is a great student. She is studious and determined.

EHS is proud to recognize Maggie Pettus as the November Student of the Month.

T.K. STONE MIDDLE SCHOOL                                       ZOE PENDLETON  Zoe Pendleton is out TKS Student of the Month.  Her favorite class is science because she enjoys doing the experiments.  In her spare time, Zoe enjoys taking horseback riding lessons at Wild Rose.  She’s been riding for the past couple of years.

Kellam - Zoe Pendleton is a pleasure to have in class.  Her determination to persist when things are difficult is a lesson most students could learn from.  Zoe always has a positive attitude and growth mindset.  She has the ability to get along with all students.  Her flexibility works to her advantage in that she is willing to learn from others, but also has the ability to provide insight from a different viewpoint.

Trieschman - Zoe is a pleasure to have in class.  She is very hard-working and puts forth 100% effort in every assignment.  She knows when to ask for help and is very respectful to everyone in the classroom.  She

Always helps with picking up charts from the class before her, just to help me out (which is very thoughtful).

Zoe is a little nervous about going up to EHS but she’s looking forward to going.  When she graduates, Zoe wants to own her own horses and continue riding.  Congratulations to our November Student of the Month, Zoe Pendleton.

HELMWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY                      WARREN BADSTIBNER

Warren Badstibner is Helmwood Heights’ October Student of the month.  Warren is the daughter of David and Andrea Badstibner.  Warren is a 4^th grade student in Kendra Adams homeroom.  She is active in Cross Country, volleyball and is a member of the Academic Team.  Warren also enjoys playing the piano, playing with her dogs and hanging out with her friends.  Her favorite subject in school is Math.  Her favorite food is spaghetti.  Warren attends Southeast Christian Church.

Mrs. Kendra Adams, Warren’s 4^th grade teacher writes, “Warren is a phenomenal role model to all students and can often be seen finishing her work and taking the time to help others in the classroom.  She makes sure all students are included in activities and leads by example.  She is kind and respectful to adults as well as other students.  She is an All A student and excels in all academic areas.  Warren thrives on being challenged, she wants to do well, but she also wants to work hard.  She takes every opportunity to go above and beyond when asked to complete a task.  Her laugh is contagious and her sweet soul warms a teacher’s heart.  I have known Warren since she was very young and was hoping I would have her in my class and what a blessing it has been.  She makes each day an enjoyable experience.  The quote “Although she is little, she is fierce” applies to this young lady for sure.  Warren will no doubt accomplish great things in her life and I cannot wait to see the impact she makes on our community.  Congratulations Warren, what a well deserved award!!”

Mrs. Renee Lackey, Warren’s GT teacher writes, “I am so thrilled for Warren to receive this honor!  I have worked with Warren since she was in kindergarten and she is very deserving of this award.  She exemplifies the traits of a humble leader.  She is kind, caring, considerate, and a friend to all.  Her empathy for others is evident in her desire to put others’ needs first. 

Academically, she never backs down from a challenge and is always seeking ways to stimulate her brain.  Her intellectual resilience will make her a productive lifelong learner.  I have no doubt that she will continue to have a positive impact on her EIS community for years to come!”

Mrs. Kersey states, “Warren was in my class in the 3^rd grade!  During that school year we were virtual for almost half the y ear, so much of my time spent with Warren was only on the google meets.  I felt cheated that I did not get to be with Warren in the classroom all year long!  She is such a wonderful young lady I wish I could have her in my room for all the years to come.  She was always willing to participate in class, push herself to learn new things, work hard, persevere through any challenge.  Not only is she a great student, but she was a great friend to others in the class as well.  I am so proud that I got to be her teacher.  I know Warren is going to go on to do such amazing things in life!  Way to go Warren!”

Mrs. Marsha Adams, Warren’s science teacher, stated how wonderful she is in science.  She states that her participation is always enthusiastic and is a valuable team player.

Warren Badstibner will no doubt do amazing things in her life.  As her principal, I am thrilled to have her for a few more years but also can’t wait to see what she accomplishes in life.

MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY                                     MELODY WITTEN

It is Morningside Elementary School’s honor to recognize Melody Witten as Student of the Month for November, 2021.  Melody is a student in Mrs. Heather Smith’s second grade class.

Mrs. Smith, Melody’s homeroom teacher, says, “Melody is a very hard worker and an awesome student.  She always comes to school ready to tackle any task put in front of her and ready to learn.  She goes above and beyond daily to complete her work to be the best of her ability.  Melody follows our classroom and school expectations.  Above all, she is respectful to her peers and teachers, helpful, kind, and a positive role model.  She gets excited about what we are learning and loves to be challenged.  I love teaching Melody!”

Mre. Baxter, Morningside’s librarian, said “Melody is such a joy to have in class.  She is always respectful, attentive, and is eager to learn and participate in class.  She is an excellent role model for all of her peers.”

Mrs. Willett, Morningside’s art teacher, said, “Melody is a delight to have in Art.  She enters with excitement and enthusiasm each time.  She is a wonderful role model to her peers-listening, participating in discussion, and pays close attention to putting forth her best effort every time!”

We feel that Melody is a very special girl and very deserving of this recognition.  Congratulations, Melody, for representing Morningside Elementary as November Student of the Month!

PANTHER ACADEMY                                                      OPHELIA HANCOCK

Ophelia is such a great model for our guidelines for success.  She lives by these guidelines each and every day.  She is respectful, responsible, cooperative and always kind.  She always looks for the positive in people and gives compliments to her friends.  She also helps those that may need it.  She shows responsibility by always completing her work, following our guidelines, and staying on task.  She is respectful of everyone around her and sees the good in every situation.  We can all count on her to be the best that she can be no matter what!  We are super proud of Ophelia!

Congratulations to The EHS Girls Cross Country Team for earning a Region Runners-Up title and qualified to compete at the KHSAA State Cross Country Meet.

Members of the EHS Girls Cross Country Team:

Madalyn Addison

Kate Braeger

Sydney Braeger

Annelise Gardner

Madalyn Hogland

Chloe Hornback

Shylo Horner

Ella Johnson (individual Region Champion)

Emma Musgrave

Madison Wortmann

** Logan Helton qualified from the EHS Boys Cross Country Team as an Individual.

Coach:  Jack Breunig

Congratulations to the EHS Boys Soccer Team for winning the Region Championship and advancing to to the KHSAA Boys Soccer Final Four.

Members of the Soccer Team:

Donovan Adams

Cade Badstibner

Dylan Barnes

Eli Been

Nick Berger

Zach Berger

Nick Blair

Noah Butts

Ben Craig

Connor Goodman

Landin Grzelewski

Jackson Holt

Jagger Ireland

Hudson Jones

Gavin McGovern

Andrew Parkerson

Camden Rich

Jack Robinson

Kobe Ryan

Braden Shearer

Grant Shearer

Jonah Shirts

Aaron Silva

Cole Varela

Aden Walls

Head Coach:  Corey Yates

Assistant Coach:  Connor Kaufield, Judd Yates

• EHS Copy of 13October2021Minutes
• Helmwood Oct SBDM Minutes
• MES SBDM Minutes 10-28-21
• PA SBDM Minutes OCT 2021 Minutes
• TK Stone October SBDM minutes

• MeetingMinutes10182021

Pursuant to KRS 157.655-157.660 and 750 KAR 2:010, the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) is hereby making an official FY2022 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.

Based on the statewide ADA figures being used for FY2022 SEEK this year, the first offer of assistance in FY 2022 is in the amount of $19465.  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.

• First Offer Fund Utilization Form 2022

Mr. Thad Elmore, Principal at Elizabethtown High School is requesting approval to surplus textbooks that are no longer needed in CTE.

Managing your Personal Finances 4^th Edition

Textbook

ISBN 0-538-69958                             28 books

Workbooks

ISBN 0-538-69961-2                         33 books

Medical Office Management

ISBN 13:978-0-13-506067-4

ISBN 10:0-13-506067-2                   14 books

Microsoft Official academic Course (Microsoft Word 2013)

ISBN 978-0-470-13307-1                14 books

Medical Office Practice 8^th Edition

ISBN  13:978-1-4354-8143-5

ISBN  10:1-4351-8143-7                  7 books

Computerized Medical Office

ISBN 13:978-1-4354-3847-7

ISBN 10:1-4354-3847-7                   8 books

Representation on the District Calendar Committee shall include the following: 

DPP / Calendar Committee Chair: Steve Smallwood

One (1) District Principal - Thad Elmore

One (1) District office administrator other than the Superintendent - Jessica Turner

One (1) local Board member - Matthew Wyatt

Two (2) parents of students attending a school in the District - Holly Moberly and Amy Inman

One (1) District elementary teacher - Jimmy Knight

One (1) District middle or high teacher - Ashley Atcher

Two (2) District classified employees - Brenda Gilkerson and Trish Pfeiffer 

Two (2) community members from the local chamber of commerce, business community, or tourism 

commission.  Rick Games with E-town Industrial Foundation and Jana Clark with Etown Tourism Board

Attached is a letter from Thad Elmore, Principal at Elizabethtown High School, requesting approval for an Extra-Service Position - Girls Bowling Head Coach at EHS.

• EHS Bowling Coach Letter

Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims (Those Paid Since Last Meeting for October, 2021)

• OCT 21 BALANCE SHEET
• OCT 21 CASH FLOW
• oct 21 check reconcilation
• OCT 21 FIN REPORT
• OCT 21 MONTHLY REPORT
• oct 21 vendor invoice list

THE SUPERINTENDENT HAS ADVISED THE BOARD OF ALL PERSONNEL ACTIONS THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE SINCE THE LAST MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

• November Personnel Report 2021

Attached is the BG-1 for the EHS Restroom Renovation Project for review/approval.

• BG 1

Attached is information about the BID for the EHS Restroom Renovation Project for Review/Approval.

The low bidder is NPM, LLC from Elizabethtown, KY with a proposal of $749,000 and an alternate added cost of $200,000.

RossTarrant Architects and its consultants have reviewed the Form of Proposal documents and recommended acceptance for a total of $749,000.

• Construction BID

AMERICAN   EDUCATION   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 continues to  implement 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 November 15-19, 2021 as American Education Week. 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, Chairperson

Elizabethtown Board of Education

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Kelli Bush, Superintendent

Elizabethtown Independent Schools

Mrs. Jessica Turner, Director of Student Learning, will share some of the successes of Early Release.

(See attached).

• EIS Early Release Successes and Wins!! November 2021

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO DISCUSS, THE MEETING IS ADJOURNED