Elizabethtown Independent
August 17, 2026 6:00 PM ET (5:00 CT)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
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
Actions Taken

Order #13557 - 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. Approve Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #13558 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE CONSENT 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.A. Approve Fundraisers
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IV.B. Approve Overnight Field Trip Request
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IV.C. Acknowledge receipt of the Personnel Actions that have taken place since the last Board Meeting and Employee Recognitions
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IV.D. Approve Board Meeting Minutes
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IV.E. Approve SPECIAL Board Meeting Minutes
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IV.F. 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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IV.G. Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims
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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.

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IV.H. Approve Summary of Payments No. 17
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IV.I. Acknowledge Receipt of Departmental and School Updates
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IV.J. Approve Aquatic Center Agreement with HCS for 2026-2027
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IV.K. Approve Aquatic Center Agreement with Elizabethtown Swim Team
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IV.L. Approve MOA for Project Search with Baptist Health Hardin
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IV.M. Approve MOA with KCTCS
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IV.N. Approve Agreement with Communicare
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IV.O. Approve Nutrition Service Adult Prices for 2026-2027
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Our adult meal prices should be equal to or greater than the sum of the SSO federal assistance. Which at a minimum must be $3.40 for breakfast and $5.20 for lunch.
 
Staff is recommending raising adult meal prices to $3.50 for breakfast and $5.25 for lunch. This was a finding on the USDA Administrative Review of our department in 2021, so we are working to avoid that happening again. The calculation is included below. 

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IV.P. Approve Hardship Graduation Application
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Attachment for Board View Only.

IV.Q. Approve Board Meeting Dates for remainder of 2026
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IV.R. Approve MOA with Central Kentucky Head Start
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IV.S. Approve Aquatic Center Rental Agreement with Dolphins Swim Team
IV.T. Approve Aquatic Center Rental Agreement with HCS
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IV.U. Approve MOU with Hope Collaborative
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IV.V. Approve MOA for MAT Field Experience for Student Teacher
IV.W. Approve KECSAC MOA
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V. Action Items
VI. Presentations
VI.A. School Spotlight and Tour - Panther Academy
Carla Kuhn
Discussion

Mrs. Carla Kuhn took the Board and Staff on a tour of the school, highlighting areas and answering Board questions. She then gave a brief presentation on the school and areas of focus. Mrs. Kuhn answered all Board questions to satisfaction.

VI.B. Department Update - Personnel
Derisa Hindle
Discussion

Mrs. Derisa Hindle gave an update on EIS Personnel, giving an overview of current staff, programs to support teachers and staff, ExCEL plans,  and recruiting plans for the future. Mrs. Hindle answered all Board questions to satisfaction.

VII. Superintendent's Comments
Discussion

Mr. Paul Mullins wanted to thank Mr. Travis Gay for his service to the District over the past four years and wish him luck with his new position at Jefferson County Schools. Mr. Mullins also wanted to inform the Board that the current enrollment is 2417, which is the highest it's been since 2019. Mr. Mullins also gave a brief update on the TKS Renovation and said we've had a great start to the school year. 

VIII. Public Comment
IX. Executive Session For The Purpose of Discussing Specific Matters as Outlined in KRS 61.810(k) and KRS 156.557(6)(c) relating to the Evaluation of the Superintendent
Actions Taken

Order #13559 - Motion Passed:  Approve to go in to Executive Session For The Purpose of Discussing Specific Matters as Outlined in KRS 61.810(k) and KRS 156.557(6)(c) relating to the Evaluation of the Superintendent 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

Order #13560 - Motion Passed:  Resume regular session 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
X. Evaluation of the Superintendent
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Actions Taken

Order #13561 - Motion Passed:  Motion to grant Mr. Paul M. Mullins a score of Exemplary for the 2025-2026 Evaluation of the Superintendent 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
XI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #13562 - Motion Passed:  Adjourn 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