Elizabethtown Independent
September 21, 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 #13566 - 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. Students of the Month
Principals
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May Students of the Month:

Elizabethtown High School - Curtis Margraf

T.K. Stone Middle School - Emersyn Lookabill

Morningside Elementary - Lucy Grunnet

Helmwood Heights Elementary -Gia Marchiony

Panther Academy - Ariya Faulkner

 

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Discussion

Ms. Nicole Hines introduced Panther Academy's Student of the Month, Ariya Faulkner and gave a brief description of her accomplishments. 

Ms. Heather Goodman introduced Morningside Elementary's Student of the Month, Lucy Grunnet and gave a brief description of her accomplishments. 

Ms. Tiffany Davis introduced Helmwood Heights Elementary's Student of the Month, Gia Marchiony and gave a brief description of her accomplishments. 

Ms. Tiffany Davis introduced Talton K Stone's Student of the Month, Emersyn Lookabill and gave a brief description of her accomplishments. 

Ms. Janae Bell introduced Elizabethtown High School's Student of the month, Curtis Margraf and gave a brief description of his accomplishments.


V. Approve Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #13567 - Motion Passed:  APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA 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
Discussion

Mr. Adam Hinton gave a brief overview of the Working Budget in the Consent agenda and offered to answer Board questions. Mr. Mullins spoke to the Personnel and operations costs of the budget.


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. Approve SPECIAL 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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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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V.G. Approve Summary of Payments No. 18
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V.H. Approve District Funding Assurances
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V.I. Approve Graphic Design Stipend for HHES paid by SBDM
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V.J. Approve Technology Salvage
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V.K. Approve MOA with Lipscomb University
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V.L. Approve District Representatives for 504 Committees
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V.M. Approve Lau Plan for ELL Program
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V.N. Approve Working Budget
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V.O. Approve Technology Activity Report
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V.P. Acknowledge Receipt of September Attendance Report
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V.Q. Approve Resolution on Social Media Companies
V.R. Acknowledge Receipt of Departmental and School Updates
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VI. Action Items
Discussion

There were no action items. 

VII. Presentations
VII.A. Tour - Morningside Elementary
Heather Goodman
Discussion

Mrs. Heather Goodman took the Board on a tour of Morningside Elementary School, answering questions as they went around. 

VII.B. School Spotlight Presentation - Morningside Elementary
Heather Goodman
Discussion

Mrs. Heather Goodman gave a slide presentation to the Board, highlighting student and staff achievements. Mrs. Goodman offered to answer Board questions. Ms. Iman asked about how they help new students prepare for testing or make adjustments on previous scores. Mrs. Goodman says they use scores from previous school if they are available and iReady test scores to help them make adjustments and improve. 

VIII. Superintendent's Comments
Discussion

Mr. Paul Mullins gave a brief update on attendance for the year so far. He said enrollment is currently 2503. He added that Mr. Anthony is planning some scratch cooking starting next school year. 

IX. Executive Session For The Purpose of Discussing Specific Matters as Outlined in KRS 61.810(1)(c) to discuss litigation
Actions Taken

Order #13569 - Motion Passed:  Approve to go in to closed session to discuss proposed litigation involving the Board of Education, as authorized by KRS 61.810(1)(c) 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

Order #13568 - Motion Passed:  Approve to 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. Public Comment
Discussion

There were no public comments. 

XI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #13570 - Motion Passed:  Adjourn 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