Elizabethtown Independent
July 20, 2026 6:00 PM ET (5:00 CT)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
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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 #13549 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE BOARD MEETING AGENDA passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen 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
IV. Recognition of Guests and Special Accomplishments
IV.A. Governor's Scholar Program
Josh Henderson
Rationale

The following EHS Students have been invited to participate in the 2026 Governor's Scholar Program: 

 

Alejandro Michael Almaraz
Kyla Breanne Burley
Meredith Karsyn Dyer
Haylee Lynn McAlister
Noelle Ashleigh Weid
Caderyn James Windmueller
 
Alternates:
Emma Sofia Groh
Mia Kate Miller

 

Discussion

Mr. Henderson recognized the EHS Governor's Scholars who participated in the program this summer and gave a description of the program and the accomplishments of the students.

IV.B. Elementary State Beta Club - Helmwood Heights
Aaron Howell
Rationale

 
Helmwood Heights Elementary School Beta Club
  • 1st Place – Solo/Duo/Trio - Maci Cecil, Hallie Cecil, Parker Richards (This group also placed 10th in the National Beta Club Convention in Nashville)
  • 4th Place – Digital Portfolio State Beta - Team Entry
  • 4th Place – Digital Art State Beta  - 5th Grade – Mariam Fenaz
  • 4th Place – Sculpture State Beta  - 4th Grade – Merrick Owens
  • 5th Place – Social Studies Academic Testing State Beta - 4th Grade – Luca Davis
 

Discussion

Mr. Howell introduced the HHES Beta Club students who placed at State and Nationals and gave a description of their accomplishments. 

IV.C. Elementary State Beta Club - Morningside Elementary
Heather Goodman
Rationale

  • Morningside Elementary School Beta Club

    • 5th Place - Quilling - Andie Berry

    • 3rd Place - Fiber Arts State Beta - Evan Michael (1st in Fiber Arts at Nationals) 
    • Premier Performer - Brynn Evans - National Beta Convention with the Choral Ensemble. 

Discussion

Ms. Heather Goodman introduced the MES Students who participated in State and/or National Beta Club.

V. Approve Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #13550 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA 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
Discussion

Mr. Paul Mullins asked if the Board if Mr. Travis Gay could present (Item VIII) now and then we will resume the agenda after his presentation.

V.A. Approve Fundraisers
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V.B. Acknowledge receipt of the Personnel Actions that have taken place since the last Board Meeting and Employee Recognitions
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V.C. Approve Board Meeting Minutes
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V.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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V.E. Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims
Rationale


 
The Board will notice a change to some of the Accounts Payable Reports. These changes are due HB 67 and requirements for Financial reporting to the Board.

Attachments
V.F. Approve Summary of Payments No. 16
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V.G. Acknowledge Receipt of Departmental and School Updates
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V.H. Approve Early Petition for Enrollment
Rationale

For Board Room only

V.I. Approve SRO MOA for 2026-2027
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V.J. Approve Change Orders #017, #018, #019, #020, and #021
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V.K. Approve Emergency Certifications
Rationale

Mrs. Derisa Hindle is requesting approval for Emergency Substitute Teaching Certifications for substitutes for the 2026-2027 school year.

V.L. Approve EIS Trauma Informed Plan
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V.M. Approve MOA Addendum with Healthy Kids Clinic
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V.N. Acknowledge Receipt of Data Security Best Practice Guide
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V.O. Acknowledge Receipt of EIS Special Education Policies & Procedures
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V.P. Approve TKS Athletic Stipend Paid by SBDM
Rationale

Mrs. Hope Janes would like to request an additional stipend position (Athletic Director $2000) to be paid by T.K. Stone Middle school with Section VI funding. This will supplement the board paid stipend for Middle School Athletic Director. The increase in the number of athletic teams and competitions over the last few years in addition to the responsibilities with Arbiter, SportsYou, Eventlink and Healthy Roster have resulted in a significant increase in workload that is not reflected in the board paid $2000 stipend for middle school athletic director.

V.Q. Acknowledge Receipt of EIS 2026-2027 Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline
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V.R. Acknowledge Receipt of EIS Emergency Management Plan
Rationale

Attachment for Board View Only.

V.S. Approve EIS MOU with Severns Valley Baptist Church
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V.T. Approve MOA Creative Counseling
V.U. Approve Administrative Assistant Position for EHS Marching Band to be paid by Band Boosters
Rationale

See attached. This position would be paid by EHS Band Booster Funds.

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V.V. Approve 4-Year Total Maintenance Contract with Trane for TKS
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V.W. Acknowledge Receipt of Transportation Plans for 2027-2028
Rationale

See attached

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V.X. Approve Revised KDE Waiver
VI. Action Items
VI.A. Consideration of Approval of Board Policy and Procedure Revisions/Updates and Receipt of and Review of Board Policies (2nd Reading)
Rationale

Please review and approve the proposed revisions from KSBA Board Policies and Procedures and the suggested revisions from staff.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #13551 - Motion Passed:  Approve Board Policy Revisions/Updates and Receipt and Review of Board Procedures 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
Discussion

Mr. Paul Mullins discussed this item. He reminded the Board this is the First of two readings for the update. 

VI.B. Approve Allotment to TKS & EHS for Student Attendance for Extra Curricular Activities
Rationale

$10,000 Allotment to EHS for Student Attendance for Extra Curricular Activities

$3500 Allotment to TKS for Student Attendance for Extra Curricular Activities

Actions Taken

Order #13552 - Motion Passed:  Approve Allotment to TKS & EHS for Student Attendance for Extra Curricular Activities passed with a motion by Mrs. Kimbley Iman 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. New Business
VIII. Presentations
VIII.A. Department Update - Transportation
Travis Gay and Kim Jones
Discussion

Mr. Gay introduced Bus Driver Ellen O'Brien and Transportation Coordinator, Kim Jones and took the Board outside to view a Bus and all of the systems in place.

IX. Superintendent's Comments
Discussion

Mr. Paul Mullins informed the Board that the Board Meetings will be moving from school to school this fall to allow the Board to visit each building.

X. Public Comment
Discussion

There was none.

XI. Executive Session For The Purpose of Discussing Specific Matters as Outlined in KRS 61.810 (if needed)
Discussion

None needed.

XII. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #13553 - Motion Passed:  Adjourn passed with a motion by Mrs. Brandy Armstrong 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