Elizabethtown Independent
March 16, 2026 6:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Rationale

The Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag - Kids Bible Lessons

 

III. Consideration of Approval of Board Meeting Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #13530 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE BOARD MEETING AGENDA passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mr. Guy Wallace.

Member Votes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Yes
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mrs. Brandy Armstrong Yes
IV. Recognition of Guests and Special Accomplishments
IV.A. March Students of the Month
Principals
Rationale

Elizabethtown High School -Diego Sanchez

T.K. Stone Middle School -Carter Willett

Morningside Elementary School - Scarlett Warren

Helmwood Heights Elementary - Malone Wallace

Panther Academy - Lula Norwood

 

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Discussion

Mrs. Carla Kuhn introduced Lula Norwood as Panther Academy's Student of the Month and gave a description of her accomplishments and achievements. 

Mr. Aaron Howell introduced Malone Wallace as Helmwood Heights Student of the Month. He gave a brief description of her accomplishments and achievements.

Mr. Howell also introduced Ava Pegram as February's Student of the Month for Helmwood Heights and gave a brief description of her achievements and accomplishments.

Mrs. Heather Goodman introduced Scarlett Warren as Morningside Elementary's Student of the Month and gave a brief description of her accomplishments and achievements.

Mrs. Hope Janes introduced Carter Willett as T.K. Stone Middle School's Student of the Month and gave a brief description of his achievements and accomplishments. 

Mrs. Janae Bell said that Diego Sanchez could not be in attendance due to illness, but will attend the meeting in April. 

IV.B. February Students of the Month
Principals
Rationale

Two students from February who could not attend due to illness will also be recognized: 

Helmwood Heights Elementary - Ava Pegram

Panther Academy - Zoey Berding 

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Discussion

Zoey Berding could not attend. 

IV.C. EHS Cheerleaders
Rationale

The EHS Cheerleaders earned 1st Place at the UCA Bluegrass Regional and 7th at UCA Nationals. 

Division was Large Non-Tumbling Game Day. 

 

Aleigha N Hunter

Alexandra S Allison

Amelia F Hunter

Anna L Williams

Byntley Mullins

Charley Clark

Charlotte Hahn

Chayse Thompson

Ella Kate Hubbard

Emery K Simon

Haedyn M LaFollette

Haylee L McAlister

Jazmine D Wright

Kyleigh A Vessels

Layla Newsom

Lily Gay

Megan Cox

Michelle V Burks

Olyvia R Williams

Peyton Miller

Vivian C Fox

Discussion

Ms. Joella Nall introduced the EHS Cheerleaders and gave a description of their accomplishments and achievements this season.

V. Recess to Tour Talton K. Stone Middle School Addition
Actions Taken

Order #13531 - Motion Passed:  Recess to Tour Talton K. Stone Middle School Addition at 6:18 pm passed with a motion by Mr. Guy Wallace and a second by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen.

Member Votes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Yes
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mrs. Brandy Armstrong Yes
VI. Resume Board Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #13532 - Motion Passed:  Resume Board Meeting at 6:56 pm passed with a motion by Mrs. Brandy Armstrong and a second by Mr. Guy Wallace.

Member Votes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Yes
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mrs. Brandy Armstrong Yes
VII. Approve Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #13533 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA passed with a motion by Mr. Guy Wallace and a second by Mrs. Brandy Armstrong.

Member Votes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Yes
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mrs. Brandy Armstrong Yes
VII.A. Approve Fundraisers
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VII.B. Acknowledge receipt of the Personnel Actions that have taken place since the last Board Meeting and Employee Recognitions
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VII.C. Approve Board Meeting Minutes
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VII.D. Acknowledge Receipt of SBDM Minute Reports
Rationale


 
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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VII.E. Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims
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VII.F. Approve Summary of Payments No. 12
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VII.G. Approve Change Orders #013, #014, #015 and #016
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VII.H. Acknowledge Receipt of Departmental and School Updates
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VII.I. Approve Revised 2025-2026 Calendar
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VII.J. Approve Revised High School Guidance Secretary Job Description
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VII.K. Approve Nutrition Service Job Descriptions
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VII.L. Approve EIS KETS 2nd Offer of Assistance
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VII.M. Approve Student Accident Insurance Renewal
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VII.N. Approve BG5 Project Closeout - MES Roof Repair
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VII.O. Approve MOU with Lipscomb University
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VIII. Action Items
Discussion

There were none.

IX. New Business
Discussion

There were none. 

X. Presentations
X.A. 2024-2025 Financial Audit Report
Joe Montgomery
Rationale

MONTGOMERY & COMPANY, P.L.L.C have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the EIS for the year ended June 30, 2025.

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Discussion

Mr. Joe Montgomery presented the 2024-2025 Financial Audit Report to the Board and went over highlights. He encouraged them to read the summary. Mr. Montgomery noted that there were no findings or deficiencies. Mr. Montgomery stated that overall this was a clean audit. 

Mr. Montgomery answered Board questions to satisfaction. 

XI. Superintendent's Comments
Discussion

Mr. Mullins said he had nothing to add.

XII. Public Comment
Discussion

There was none.

XIII. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #13534 - Motion Passed:  Adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Guy Wallace and a second by Mrs. Brandy Armstrong.

Member Votes
Mr. Paul Godfrey Yes
Mrs. Kimbley Iman Yes
Ms. Heather Sharpensteen Yes
Mr. Guy Wallace Yes
Mrs. Brandy Armstrong Yes