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I.
CALL TO ORDER
THE JANUARY 16, 2024 REGULAR BOARD MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.
ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON
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.
Order #13363 - Motion Passed: Vice-Chairperson as Kim Iman was nominated by Heather Sharpensteen passed with a motion by Mr. Wade Barnes and a second by Mr. Paul Godfrey.
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Mr. Paul Godfrey
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Yes
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Mrs. Kimbley Iman
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Yes
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Ms. Heather Sharpensteen
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Yes
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Mr. Guy Wallace
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Yes
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Mr. Wade Barnes
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Yes
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Order #13364 - Motion Passed: Guy Wallace was nominated as Chairman by Wade Barnes passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Godfrey and a second by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen.
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Mr. Paul Godfrey
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Yes
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Mrs. Kimbley Iman
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Yes
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Ms. Heather Sharpensteen
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Yes
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Mr. Guy Wallace
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Yes
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Mr. Wade Barnes
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Yes
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IV.
RECESS MEETING TO CONDUCT DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION MEETING
IV.A.
Call to Order
The January 16, 2024 District Finance Corporation Meeting is Called to Order
IV.B.
Consideration of Approval of Appointment of President, Vice-President and Secretary for 2024
Finance Corporation Officers Approved for 2024
Order #13365 - Motion Passed: Approve Guy Wallace as President, Kim Iman as Vice-President and Paul M. Mullins as Secretary passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Godfrey and a second by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen.
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Mr. Paul Godfrey
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Yes
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Mrs. Kimbley Iman
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Yes
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Ms. Heather Sharpensteen
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Yes
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Mr. Guy Wallace
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Yes
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Mr. Wade Barnes
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Yes
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IV.C.
Approve Meeting Minutes of meetings held on January 17 and October 16, 2023
Order #13366 - Motion Passed: Approve Meeting Minutes of meetings held on January 17 and October 16, 2023 passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mrs. Kimbley Iman.
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Mr. Paul Godfrey
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Yes
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Mrs. Kimbley Iman
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Yes
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Ms. Heather Sharpensteen
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Yes
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Mr. Guy Wallace
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Yes
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Mr. Wade Barnes
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Yes
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IV.D.
Adjournment
Order #13367 - Motion Passed: Adjournment passed with a motion by Mrs. Kimbley Iman and a second by Mr. Wade Barnes.
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Mr. Paul Godfrey
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Yes
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Mrs. Kimbley Iman
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Yes
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Ms. Heather Sharpensteen
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Yes
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Mr. Guy Wallace
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Yes
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Mr. Wade Barnes
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Yes
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IV.E.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
V.
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.
Order #13368 - Motion Passed: Approve Meeting Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Paul Godfrey and a second by Mrs. Kimbley Iman.
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Mr. Paul Godfrey
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Yes
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Mrs. Kimbley Iman
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Yes
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Ms. Heather Sharpensteen
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Yes
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Mr. Guy Wallace
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Yes
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Mr. Wade Barnes
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Yes
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VI.
RECOGNITION OF GUESTS AND SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
VI.A.
Recognition of members of the Elizabethtown Board of Education (School Board Member Recognition and Mayor's Proclamation)
Mayor Jeff Gregory
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, 2023 as School Board Member Recognition Month. At this time we are recognizing Paul Godfrey, Kim Iman, Heather Sharpensteen, Guy Wallace and Wade Barnes for their contributions to the community and their service to our school district.
VI.B.
Students of the Month
Ben Monnett, Hope Janes, Aaron Howell, Heather Goodman, Carla Kuhn
EHS:Gabriella Barnes-Brown
TKS: Lily Gay
HH: Daivee Dukes
MES:Yaritza Soto
PA: Beckham Shilts
VI.C.
Altec Challenge Winners
Melissa Mills
Congratulations to these EHS Students who excelled at the Altec Challenge in December 2023.
Winners: Table Top Bench Tribe
Everett Boyer
Ethan Elmore
Hayden Flores
Cameron Maddle
Lilli Massey
Emma Self (Larue county)
Owen Torres
2nd Place: Plastic Recycling
Nathan Smith
John Purcell
Jack Robinson
VI.D.
TKS Y-CLUB RECOGNITION
Rachel Witten/Emily Fox
TK Stone's Student Y chapter recently returned from KYA as an award winning Premier Delegation, meaning that throughout the 3-day conference, they conducted themselves with excellence, respect, and statesmanship.
The following individuals have also earned additional honors as speakers, bill sponsors, and exceptional delegates at KYA:
- Outstanding Delegate for TKS: Nolan McCrary
- Outstanding Speakers - Vivian Fox & Addilyn Thorn
- Bluegrass Bills passed:
Ryne McCrary, Anna Cammack, - White Oak Bill
Addilyn Thorn, Boston McMurtrey - Railroad Safety Bill
- Commonwealth Bills signed into law - Vivian Fox & Jackson Huff - Boat Safety Bill
- Clerk for the Bluegrass delegates at the Capitol Annex: Allysa Coogle
- Commonwealth Doorkeeper: Grant Addison
- Presiding Officer Candidate: Charlie Proctor
- Conference Life Committee member: Jayley Carroll
VI.E.
JOELLA NALL - KAPOS COACH OF THE YEAR
The Kentucky Association of Pep Organization Sponsors named Joella Nall, EHS Cheerleading Coach, as the 2023-2024 Coach of the Year.
VI.F.
DECEMBER EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS
Derisa Hindle
EHS - Francis Simon
TKS - Jennifer Weaver
MES - Dawn Corbin
HHES - Allie Yates
PA - Olivia Kappel
VV/GDL/Trans - Shay Ditto
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GodnpKZGisuwsTNwFBzpsGNiXx0khrL4ty_OQRw0iqw/edit?usp=sharing
VII.
PUBLIC COMMENT
VIII.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Order #13369 - Motion Passed: Approve Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mr. Wade Barnes.
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Mr. Paul Godfrey
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Yes
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Mrs. Kimbley Iman
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Yes
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Ms. Heather Sharpensteen
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Yes
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Mr. Guy Wallace
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Yes
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Mr. Wade Barnes
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Yes
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VIII.A.
Acknowledge Receipt of the SBDM Written Reports
Ms. Iman would like to see discipline updates in the SBDM Minutes.
VIII.B.
Approve Board Meeting Minutes
VIII.C.
Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and payment of Bills and Claims (Those Paid Since Last Meeting for December, 2023)
Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims (Those paid since last meeting for December, 2023.
VIII.D.
APPROVE FUNDRAISING REQUESTS FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
VIII.E.
APPROVE EHS CHEERLEADING FIELD TRIP TO ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Ms. Joella Nall and Ms. Larri Housh would like to take the EHS Cheerleaders to Orlando Florida for the National Cheerleading Association Competition from February 9 to February 14, 2024.
Please see the Field Trip Request at this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Pg2hGZZm6SSx8xf27CBuKOsUshl7WvES/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116996341122494658024&rtpof=true&sd=true
VIII.F.
ACKNOWLEDGE AND APPROVE THE RECEIPT OF THE OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FROM THE SCHOOL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION
Pursuant to KRS 157.622, the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) is hereby making an official Offer of Assistance to the ELIZABETHTOWN INDEPENDENT Board of Education. Acceptance of this Offer of Assistance commits the school district to adhere to the statutes and regulations governing this program. This Offer of Assistance is in the annual debt service amount of $39,932.22 to be used towards proposed construction or major renovation of facilities outlined in your most current approved facility plan. House Bill 1 of the 2022 Session of the General Assembly states:
VIII.G.
APPROVE CONTRACT WITH SOLIANT TO PROVIDE SPEECH-LANGUAGE TELETHERAPY SERVICES
VIII.H.
APPROVE EHS FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2023-2024
VIII.I.
APPROVE DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY FOR EHS BOILER REPAIR/REPLACEMENT
We have a heat exchanger that has gone out on the primary boiler and we are not sure it can be replaced without replacing the entire boiler. Because it's winter, we do not have time to bid in order to ensure the school stays heated.
IX.
THE SUPERINTENDENT HAS ADVISED THE BOARD OF ALL PERSONNEL CHANGES SINCE THE LAST MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ON DECEMBER 11, 2023
X.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
XI.
ATTENDANCE REPORT
Travis Gay
XII.
INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS
XII.A.
SOURCES OF STRENGTH PEER LEADERS
Travis Gay
XIII.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Chase Goff and Mr. Paul Mullins updated the Board on conversations with Frankfort regarding CTE funding.
XIV.
ACTION ITEMS
XIV.A.
Acknowledge/Review of the 2024-2025 Draft Budget
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 2024-2025 school year pursuant to KRS 160.470. Action on the school allocations should be taken at the regular board meeting in February.
A draft copy of the 2024-2025 budget and budget summary is presented to the Board for review.
Order #13370 - Motion Passed: Acknowledge/Review of the 2024-2025 Draft Budget passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mrs. Kimbley Iman.
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Mr. Paul Godfrey
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Yes
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Mrs. Kimbley Iman
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Yes
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Ms. Heather Sharpensteen
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Yes
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Mr. Guy Wallace
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Yes
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Mr. Wade Barnes
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Yes
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XV.
NEW BUSINESS
XVI.
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING SPECIFIC MATTERS AS OUTLINED IN KRS 61.810 (if needed)
XVII.
ADJOURNMENT
Order #13371 - Motion Passed: Adjournment passed with a motion by Mr. Wade Barnes and a second by Mr. Paul Godfrey.
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Mr. Paul Godfrey
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Yes
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Mrs. Kimbley Iman
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Yes
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Ms. Heather Sharpensteen
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Yes
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Mr. Guy Wallace
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Yes
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Mr. Wade Barnes
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Yes
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