THE JANUARY 18, 2022 REGULAR BOARD MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER

Per Board Policy 01.41 Organization Meetings, the first meeting of the board of education in January is designated as the time for which the Board elects a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

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.

The month of January is School Board Member Appreciation Month.

Mr. Jeff Gregory, Mayor of the City of Elizabethtown has proclaimed the month of January, 2022 as School Board Member Recognition Month.  At this time we are recognizing Paul Godfrey, Kim Iman, Heather Sharpensteen, Guy Wallace and Matt Wyatt for their contributions to the community and their service to our school district.

ELIZABETHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL                   AUTUMN FRANTUM

The EHS Student of the month for January is Autumn Frantum.  Autumn is a kind student with an infectious smile.  She has a 3.8 GPA while taking college courses.  Autumn has been on the honor roll every year of high school.  Autumn describes herself as caring, honest and trustworthy.  Autumn currently works at the UPS store through CO-Op.  She enjoys spending time with her friends at the gym, baking and quality time with her family.  Autumn participated in Band for two years and Color Guard for three years.  Autumn plans on attending EKS to study Occupational Health Safety as her major and wants to minor in American Sign Language.

Mr. Ernst  - “Autumn is the quintessential excellent student.  She is intelligent and hardworking, but more importantly she is kind, patient, and mature in all of her interactions with both her peers and her teachers.  Autumn has a bright future ahead, no matter what direction she decides to go.”

Mr. Todd – “Autumn is a pleasure to have in class.  Although she is fairly quiet, her dedication to school work and class participation shines through.  She will be a success in whatever she chooses to do.”

Ms. Bell – “Autumn is a great person.  I love having her in my class.  She is sweet, kind, hard working, and willing to help.  She is very deserving of student of the month.”

Ms. Herringshaw – “Autumn has been with me for two years, taking Algebra 2 mostly virtual and doing a phenomenal job!  She is currently taking Dual Credit College Algebra and will receive college credit for the course.  Autumn is a very conscientious student and a remarkable young lady.”

T.K. STONE MIDDLE SCHOOL             LINCOLN SHIRTS

Lincoln Shirts is TK’s Student of the Month.  Lincoln is a straight A student whose favorite subject is social studies.  He plays baseball and football, during the off season he’s active in clubs.  Lincoln participates in the academic team, student council and he’s present of Beta Club.  He also participates in a Wednesday night youth group at his church.

Mr. Pearman – Lincoln is respectful, hardworking young man.  I appreciate the efforts he exhibits in class.  If he continues on his current path, he will be a productive citizen that any community could want to have.

Mrs. Johnson – Lincoln is an absolute joy to have in class every day.  I want to first point out his attitude.  I can never tell if he is having bad day; he is always respectful, kind and helpful.  Academically, he is outstanding.  His determination and work ethic are impressive and he is an incredible role model for those around him.  I look forward to seeing how he impacts his community in the future!

Mr. Lutz – Lincoln is a great student and excels in algebra 1.  He works hard, has a great attitude, and consistently works to grow his math skills.  Lincoln is a great representative of TKS and the Elizabethtown Independent Schools. 

Lincoln is excited about getting up to EHS to take challenging classes.  He thinks it’s cool to be able to choose his own academic path.  He is interested in attending BYU and possibly majoring in business finance, or computer science.  Congratulations to Lincoln.

HELMWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY             ANNE-VENCIL DONAHUE

Anne-Vencill is not just a wonderful student, but also a great person, states Ms. Sallee, her 2nd grade teacher. She is always looking for ways to help her classmates and me! I can always count on her to be doing exactly what I asked and following my directions. She works super hard and never complains about working hard. Anne-Vencill works with a smile and always gives her very best! I have never heard her say anything negative. Anne-Vencill is an awesome leader in our classroom, and I am excited to see where she goes in life!

Mrs. Kelsey Hood, her 1st grade teacher says, “Anne-Vencill is a wonderful example of what the student of the month should be! This young lady is so many things: a hard worker, kind friend, smart leader, spunky and fun. She not only is a beautiful girl but her heart is pure gold. Anne-Vencill is someone who cheers for others and wants them to succeed as well. I was proud to be her teacher in first grade and she has soared in second grade as well. This young lady has a bright future ahead!”

Mrs. Tiffany Davis writes, I worked with Ann Vencill in math stations in Ms. Sallee's class and Ann Vencill was always very task-oriented, independent, and down to business about completing her math work.  She was quick to get started and was following directions 100% of the time!  She is a wonderful role model for good character for her peers.  It's always fun to work with Anne Vencill! 

AV is so deserving of this award! She is ALWAYS delightful. Her behavior is exemplary....and she is a very hard worker, always pays attention, and is helpful to her classmates! She is a teacher's dream!!!! - Mrs. Hignite

MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY              PRESLEY LOPP

Presley Lopp is a 4th grade student at Morningside Elementary School. 

Her ability to exemplify our school’s Guidelines for Success (To be

respectful, be responsible, be cooperative, and be your best) is what has

earned her the honor of January’s Student of the Month.  

She works well with anyone and everyone. When she sees that a

classmate may have missed a direction or is struggling with an assignment,

Presley quietly lends a hand.  She never expects acknowledgement of her

good deeds.  She does them because she knows she is doing what is right

and respectful.  

Presley walks through the door of any classroom with a sparkle in her eye

and a smile (I’m sure it’s there under her mask), ready to give her very best

at everything she does.  Her work is meticulous and is evidence of how

seriously she takes her role as a learner. When met with a challenge, she

persists until she is able to complete the task successfully. If she has been

frustrated, I have never seen it in her actions or efforts. I believe that trait is

going to take her to big places and I cannot wait to see what the future

holds.

Mrs. Baxter says:  Presley is a joy to have in class. She is attentive, respectful and kind to

everyone.  She is a role model to other students. 

Mrs. Willett says:  Presley is a wonderful addition to any classroom she lands in. She is a

great listener and role model to her peers. She is always in a pleasant

mood and eager to learn.

Presley is a quiet leader that can be counted on to always do what is right,

even when no one is around.  It is for these reasons that we are honored to

award Presley Lopp as Morningside’s January Student of the Month.

PANTHER ACADEMY    MERRICK OWEN

I have been waiting years…5 1/2 years to be exact to have Merrick Owens in my class.  I had her oldest sister who is now a sophomore and her brother who is in 6^th grade a few years later…Funny story that she okay’d for me to share but the morning of Foster’s first day, Momma dropped her sweet boy off and was in labor with Merrick.  After coffee and a nail appointment, Momma texted me before school had dismissed that she had a beautiful baby girl named Merrick!  Needless to say, how excited I was to know I would have another amazing Owens child.  Merrick has been so worth the wait!

If I had to give Merrick a nickname, it would be Mini Mrs. Pinkham.  I am confident that if we had a sub shortage and I need to miss that she could fill my shoes for a day!  She is such a strong role model not only following our school and classroom guidelines but is always willing to politely talk to another child if they are struggling with procedures or having a tough time.  She gently reminds the student and ends with a hug!  She finishes her work pretty fast and somehow “knows” if a child is in need of help and will go help explain directions or I’ve even heard her help the child “solve” whatever the problem is…she does this and will not “give an answer”, she has a natural tendency to “teach”.  I have also witnessed Miss Merrick see a student who might need a little extra attention or love on a particular day and ask me if she can invite that student to sit with her or if she can sit with them.  She has such a nurturing compassionate heart.

She has a huge love for learning and such a fun sprite!  She is so eager to please me and always works so hard to be better than the day before.  If she comes back to me in 12 years after graduation and tells me that she has decided to be a Kindergarten, I will not be a bit surprised!  Merrick is so very worthy of being Panther Academy’s January Student of the Month.

CONGRATULATIONS TO RAMI DARHALI, LUKE LEHMULLER, JACOB BITZ and JOHNATHAN ORR FOR MAKING ALL-STATE BAND. 

Making the All State Band is the highest individual honor a band student can receive in the state!!

National Board Certification was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. It is the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education.

Created by teachers, for teachers, the National Board Standards represent a consensus among educators about what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do. Board certification is available in 25 certificate areas spanning 16 disciplines from Pre-K through 12th grade.

The certification process requires that teachers demonstrate standards-based evidence of the positive effect they have on student learning in alignment with the Five Core Propositions. They must exhibit a deep understanding of their students, content knowledge, use of data and assessments and teaching practice. They must also show that they participate in learning communities and provide evidence of ongoing reflection and continuous learning.

More than 125,000 teachers across the United States have achieved Board certification.

Currently, Our school district employs 9

April Jackson, Teacher at Elizabethtown High School has earned National Board Teacher status.

Congratulations to Mrs. Jackson!!

Each year KEMI - Kentucky Employers Workmans Compensation awards school districts who hold workplace safety to high standards.  Elizabethtown Independent Schools was awarded this award for 2021!!  This is quite an accomplishment for our school district.  We are proud to accept this award. 

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

• _PA SBDM Minutes DEC 13 2021 DRAFT Minutes
• EHS SBDMMinutes
• Helmwood December SBDM Minutes
• MES SBDM Minutes 12-16-21
• MES SBDM Special Called Meeting Minutes 01-11-22
• TK Stone December SBDM Minutes

Attached are the minutes from the December 13, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

• MeetingMinutes12132021

Board Policy 01.42 requires the Board of Education to adopt a schedule of regular meetings for the calendar year, identifying the date, time and place of each meeting.  The following dates are scheduled meeting dates for February 2022 thru January 2023.  All meetings will be at 6:00p.m. at Panther Academy.

February 21, 2022

March 21, 2022

April 18, 2022

May 16, 2022

June 20, 2022

July 18, 2022

August 15, 2022

September 19, 2022

October 17, 2022

November 21, 2022

December 12, 2022 (2nd Monday)

January 17, 2023 (Tuesday)

Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims (Those paid since last meeting for December, 2021.

• dec 21 ap checkreconciliation
• DEC 21 BALANCE SHEET
• DEC 21 CASH FLOW
• DEC 21 MONTHLY REPORT
• dec 21 vendor invoice list

On January 4, 2022 the School Facilities Construction Commission made an official Offer of Assistance to the ELizabethtown Independent Schools in the amount of $18,672 annual debt service on bonds to be sold for proposed construction or major renovation of facilities outlined in our most current approved facility plan.  These funds or any of the escrowed funds for the purpose of receiving this offer must be used only on a Priority One Project on our Facility Plan.  The district has transferred to the SFCC escrow accounts the following amounts:  Cash Building Fund - $979,571.29 and Cash Capital Outlay Fund - $979571.29 and Cash Capital Outlay Fund - $442,93801 at the close of fiscal year June 30, 2021 which includes interest accumulated on these funds.

EIS board policy 98.1132 states "Students who experience extreme health or economic hardship may apply for assistance with graduation requirements for hardship reasons".  Attached are Hardship Graduation for Early Graduation requesting approval for early graduation.  These students meet all of the requirements for early graduation.  Mrs. Bush has reviewed these applications and is recommending board approval.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR: Performance Specialist

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REPORTS TO:  Principal or His/Her Designee

QUALIFICATIONS:  Three years of relevant experience in the assigned performing arts

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform a variety of professional student instruction in an assigned area of the performing arts; direct or assist with classroom instruction and the development of curriculum, goals, objectives to teaching and reinforce the assigned performing art(s). 

DUTIES:

1. Provide direct tutorial instruction in an assigned area of the performing arts; direct or assist with classroom instruction and with the development of curriculum, goals, objectives to teaching and reinforcing instruction in the assigned area. 

1. Works under the supervision of the regular classroom performing arts teacher in providing instructional service to individual students or small groups of students. 

1. Follows directions of the regular performing arts teacher, organizes work, and documents student progress.

1. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• January Personnel Report 21-22 (1)

Mrs. Jessica Turner, Instruction and Curriculum Supervisor, will give an overview of the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan

• EIS January 2022 CDIP Board Presentation

Attached is the District Improvement Plan for approval.

Approve Calendar Option 1 or Calendar Option 2.

Steve Smallwood, Assistant Superintendent for Student and Support Services, discussed and shared information regarding the 2022-2023 school calendar options that were developed by the calendar committee at the December, 2021 board meeting.

The Calendar Committee developed 2 calendar options.  These options were shared with EIS faculty and staff to vote on.

Option 1 received 38 votes

Option 2 received 132 votes

Calendar Option 1

• Very similar to this year’s calendar
• 3 PD days before school and 1 in November on Election Day.
• 3 Professional Learning/Planning Days (August 8, Oct. 10 and Jan. 2)
• 1^st Day of School will be August 10.
• Last Day of School will be May 24.
• 1^st Day of Preschool will be August 18
• Last Day of Preschool will be May 16
• FDEA dismissal day – November 7

Calendar Option 2

• All 4 PD days will take place before school starts
• 3 Professional Learning/Planning Days (Oct 10, Jan 2, and April 17)
• 1^st Day of School will be August 10^th – same as Option 1
• Last Day of School will be May 25 - 1 day later than Option 1
• 1^st Day of Preschool will be August 18 – same as Option 1
• Last Day of Preschool will be May 17 – 1 day later than Option 1
• FDEA Dismissal Day can take place on November 21 or 22
• School will be dismissed Mon-Fri during Thanksgiving Week.

• EIS Calendar 1 for 2022-2023 School Calendar
• EIS Calendar 2 for 2022-2023 School Calendar (1)

State law (KRS 160.470) requires that every local board of education receive a draft budget before January 31 for the upcoming school year.  The law's purpose is to assure that the board has sufficient information about projected receipts and expenditures for all funds in the entire budget as allocations for individual budget components are considered.

Mrs. Denise Morgan, District Finance Director will share information about the budget.

The information is to be taken under advisement and approve a motion that the Board has reviewed the projected revenue and expense for the 2022-2023 school year pursuant to KRS 160.470.  Action on the school allocations should be taken at the regular board meeting in February.

Attached is a draft copy of the 2022-2023 budget and budget summary for your review.

• 2023 draft budget
• Etown 23DB

The  January 18, 2022 District Finance Corporation Meeting is Called to Order

Finance Corporation Officers Approved for 2022

Attached are the minutes from meetings held on January 19, 2021 and December 13, 2021 for review/approval.

• District Finance Corporation 12-13-21 minutes
• MINUTES-District Finance Corporation 2021