Elizabethtown Independent
December 15, 2025 6:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag - Kids Bible Lessons

 

III. Consideration of Approval of Board Meeting Agenda
IV. Recognition of Guests and Special Accomplishments
IV.A. Students of the Month
Principals
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Elizabethtown High School - Skyler Brandenburg

T.K. Stone Middle School - Jay Tunnell

Morningside Elementary School - Miyah Williams

Helmwood Heights Elementary - Georgia Guandique

Panther Academy - Shiloh Mitchell


 

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IV.A.1. MES November Student of the Month
Heather Goodman
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Ms. Akemy Rodriquez was the November Student of the Month for Morningside Elementary and was mis-informed of the time of the November Board Meeting.

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IV.B. TKS KYA Students
Hope Janes
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Banet, Irelyn
Bickett, Harper
Blair, Brynleigh
Browne, Carter
Carroll, Beckham
Cecil, Catherine
Clark, Jasper
Coogle, Alexis
Cook, Aniyah Grace
Diniz, Daniel
Flickinger, Jordyn
Frank, Henley
Hacker, Nora
Ham, Eric
Holt, Evelyn
Huff, Walker
Jones, Vance
McCrary, Ryne
McMurtrey, Boston
McMurtrey, Camden
Michael, Noelle
Oster, Griffin
Peace, Connor
Peeler, Charlee
Proctor, Caroline
Richardson, Harper
Schory, Joe
Shafer, Henry
Shearer, Zander
Shirts, Evelyn
Spears, Anna
Stevenson, Ella
Stewart, Braeden
Strickland, Jackson
Swiney, Jade
Thorn, Addilynn
Torres, Emily
Vega, AJ
Wing, Prudence
Worth, Adair

IV.C. Marissa Wallace - 2025 Paraeducator of the Year
Cain Alvey
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Big Congratulations to Marissa Wallace of Morningside Elementary!

We are thrilled to announce that Marissa has been named the 2025 Kentucky Special Education Paraprofessional of the Year!

Her dedication, compassion, and unwavering support for students make her a shining example in our schools and our community.

Thank you, Marissa, for going above and beyond every day to help students learn, grow, and feel valued. We’re so proud to have you on our Panther team!

V. Approve Consent Agenda
V.A. Approve Fundraisers
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V.B. Approve Overnight Field Trip Requests
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Please see attached

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V.C. Acknowledge receipt of the Personnel Actions that have taken place since the last Board Meeting and Employee Recognitions
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V.D. Approve Board Meeting Minutes
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V.E. Acknowledge Receipt of SBDM Minute Reports
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Attached are the SBDM Written Reports from Elizabethtown High School, Helmwood Heights Elementary, Morningside Elementary, TK Stone and Panther Academy for review.

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V.F. Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims
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V.G. Approve Summary of Payments No. 9
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V.H. Acknowledge Receipt of Departmental and School Updates
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V.I. Approve Contracts with Red Rover and Tyler Technologies/Munis
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Red Rover (HR software replacing PowerSchool) and Tyler Technologies/Munis (HR/Finance software) are included in the consent agenda this month as major enhancements the district needs. With these changes, our staff will greatly benefit from efficiencies such as improved Absence/Sub management, hiring/onboarding, digital timecards/leave requests, and online access to paystubs and W-2s. Central Office staff will benefit from digital storage inside our existing software for employee files and accounts payable viewing PO, invoices, and check documents digitally.

V.J. Review and Approve EIS Advanced Coursework and Accelerated Plan
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The plan is designed to comply with House Bill 190 (2025), which mandates that all Kentucky school districts establish policies by grade level for students in grades 4–12 to promote advanced coursework and accelerated learning in core subjects: language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. This requirement ensures equitable access to rigorous academic opportunities and aligns with state statutes for college and career readiness.  The board adopted a policy in July and this is the follow up plan.  This plan creates a basic framework so that each individual school can create SBDM policies to support and implement the district plan.  

The purpose of the plan is to:

  • Provide clear strategies and service delivery options for advanced learning across grade bands (elementary, middle, and high school).
  • Identify and support students through a body-of-evidence approach using assessment data, teacher recommendations, and student interest.
  • Offer multiple pathways such as AP, dual credit, honors, enrichment clusters, and acceleration to maximize student potential.
  • Ensure equity and excellence by removing barriers and promoting open enrollment for any student interested in rigorous coursework.
  • Communicate benefits and opportunities to families and stakeholders while monitoring effectiveness through annual reviews.

In short, the plan serves as both a policy framework and an implementation guide to guarantee that all students have access to challenging educational experiences that foster academic growth and future readiness.

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V.K. Approve 2026 Board Meeting Dates
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V.L. Approve Preventative Maintenance Agreement
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V.M. Approve Preventative Maintenance Fire and Sprinkler System
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VI. Action Items
VI.A. Approve 2026-2027 School Calendar
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Please see attached.

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VII. New Business
VIII. Presentations
VIII.A. Department Update - Family and Youth Resource Services (FRYSC)
Shay Ditto, Amanda Shine, Charity Barnes-Brown
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IX. Superintendent's Comments
X. Public Comment
XI. Adjournment