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I.
CALL TO ORDER
THE APRIL 17, 2023 REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE ELIZABETHTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION 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 - Jase Hawkins
TK STone Middle School- Will Bennett
Helmwood Heights - Aliviah Green
Morningside Elementary - AJ Dean
Panther Academy - Aliviah Green
Panther Place - KeAjah Jackson
IV.B.
TK Stone Academic Team
Olivia Norris from TKS placed 6th at State Governor's Cup in written composition
The TKS FPS team (Lily Gay, Quinn Berkshire, Tinley Carroll, Meredith Dyer) placed 2nd at region and advanced to State as well.
IV.C.
EHS Basketball Region Champs
IV.D.
Beacon of Light Award - Mrs. Kim Iman
IV.E.
Perfect Score - ACT Kate Shirts
V.
PUBLIC COMMENT
VI.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION DECLARING TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated the first full week of May, from May 8 through May 12, 2023 with National Teacher Appreciation Day slated for Tuesday, May 9.
Below is a resolution declaring Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12 and Teacher Appreciation Day, May 9, 2023.
This resolution 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 8-12, 2023, as Teacher Appreciation Week and May 9, 2023 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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Guy Wallace, 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 the SBDM Written Reports from Elizabethtown High School, T.K. Stone Middle School, Helmwood Heights Elementary, Morningside Elementary and Panther Academy for review.
VII.B.
Approve Board Meeting Minutes
Attached are the minutes from the April 17, 2023 Regular Board Meeting and May 8, 2023 Special Board Meeting.
VII.C.
Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims (those paid since last meeting for March, 2023)
Attached are the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims (those paid since last meeting, for March, 2023). Attached are the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report (Overview), Balance Sheet, Monthly Report, Cash Flow, Reconciliation Register, and Vendor List.
VII.D.
Approve Fundraising Request for TK STone
VII.E.
Approve MOUs for Emergency Evacuation Sites.
Please see the attached MOUs.
VII.F.
Approve Bid Proposal for Student Accident Insurance for 2023-2024
For the past several years the Elizabethtown Board of Education has provided a total student accident insurance policy thru R.J. Roberts, 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. This 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 2023-2024 school year to include $7,500,000 Catastrophic Limit is: Cost of policy $39,538.60
The cost to renew this program (including preschool) for 2022-23 school year to include $7,500,000 Catastrophic Limit was: total Cost $39538.60
VII.G.
APPROVE MES VOLLEYBALL SPONSOR
VII.H.
APPROVE TWO MES BETA CLUB SPONSORS
VII.I.
APPROVE NUTRITION SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTER FROM MARTY ADAMS, NUTRITION SERVICE COORDINATOR
VII.J.
Approve Early Graduation Applications Due to Hardship
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.
VII.K.
Approve/Accept Bids Received for Window Screens for School Vestibules
BACKGROUND: Information pertaining to window screens for school vestibules was published in the News-Enterprise on March 2, 2023, with all bids to be in the Central Office by Wednesday March 22, 2023.
Only one bid was submitted.
RECOMMENDATION: We recommend approval to purchase of vestibule window screens from the BSN SPORTS. for Panther Academy, Morningside Elementary, and Helmwood Elementary.
VII.L.
Approve Service Agreement - Elevate Etown Videos
Chase Goff
Please see the attached agreement, recommended by Chase Goff, Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning
VIII.
THE SUPERINTENDENT HAS INFORMED THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS WHICH HAVE TAKEN PLACE SINCE THE LAST BOARD MEETING
IX.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
IX.A.
Consideration of Approval of the Contract for Architectural Services for the TKS Renovation/Addition Construction Project
On March 14, 2023 the district advertised for architectural services for the T.K. Stone Renovation/Addition Construction Project. The district received three proposals.
Rosstarrant Architects
Hafer Architects
Studio Kremer Architects
Recommendation: Approve/Accept Rosstarrant Architects to serve as the Architectural Firm for the T.K. Stone construction project.
IX.B.
Consideration of Approval of the Contract for Construction Management Services for the TKS Renovation/Addition Construction Project
On March 14, 2023 the district advertised for Construction Management services for the T.K. Stone Renovation/Addition Construction Project. The district received two proposals.
Alliance
Jenkins Essex
Recommendation: Approve/Accept Alliance to serve as the Construction Manager for the T.K. Stone construction project.
X.
INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS
X.A.
Professional Learning
Please view the presentation at this link:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Wgv9axcwoqy51I4X9IADxyZ7qqHOaAoKg9KjOwUMkn8/edit?usp=sharing
Or the attached PDF.
XI.
ACTION ITEMS
XI.A.
Approve New Teacher Support Coach Job Description
Chase Goff
XI.B.
Approve Elementary Literacy Coach
Chase Goff
XI.C.
Approve Elementary Math Coach
Chase Goff
XII.
NEW BUSINESS
XIII.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
XIV.
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING SPECIFIC MATTERS AS OUTLINED IN KRS 61.810 (if needed)
XV.
ADJOURNMENT
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