DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

"Tradition of Excellence:  High Standards, Each Student, Every Day."

"I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL"

Pursuant to EIS Board Policy 01.45 Board Meeting Agenda, as part of the official agenda for each regular Board Meeting, the Superintendent shall prepare a consent agenda of routine business items.  Prior to the approval of the agenda, any Board member may, by request, cause any item on the consent agenda to be removed and placed on the action agenda or any item on the regular agenda to be placed on the action agenda.

The Character Education Word of the Month is LOYALTY

Loyalty is defined as faithfulness to someone or thing; commitment and obligation as well as a sense of duty.  Loyalty is allegiance, fidelity, devotion, constancy, and reliability.  A loyal person is steadfast in his/her allegiance to his/her homeland and government and it is faithfulness to a person, an ideal, or a custom.  Loyal people are good friends and they look out for those who care about them.
"The strength of a family, like the strength of any army, is in its loyalty to each other." -Mario Puzo

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Elizabethtown High School                                                                         Morgan Stellpflug

Morgan is an outstanding senior who has challenged herself with numerous honors classes while maintaining a 3.0 GPA.  Morgan is respected by faculty and students because of her outgoing and cheeerful personality.  She truly has a love for all people and has a smile that lights up a room.  “Morgan is an outstanding student and a hard working teachers aid.  She is a caring and talented student who has intrinsic motivation to accomplish any task” comments Mrs. Page.  Ms. Dye shares, “Morgan is dedicated to doing a great job on her work.  She takes responsibility for her work.  She shows maturity and has a great attitude.”  Still another glowing comment from Mrs. Barcenilla, “Morgan is very hardworking, very polite, and is always smiling.  She always does what she has to do, always.  I don’t think she really knows now nice she is, and that adds to her charm.  It is a shame she is going to graduate, I would love to have her another year.”

As you can see, Morgan is extremely personable, mature, responsible and tremendously kind and generous.  All indicators are there for her to grow into a very successful young woman in any area she wishes to pursue.

T.K. Stone Middle School                                                                             Emily Correll

Sue Steffy wrote this about Emily.  

Emily Correll is a delight to have in class.  She listens well and eagerly participates in class.  Emily is intelligent and she is a genuinely nice young lady.  She is always polite and pleasant to be around.  I wish I had dozens more just like her.

Helmwood Heights Elementary School                                                 Langley Wallace

Langley is a kindergarten student in Mrs. Kuhn’s classroom.  Langley does an excellent job of displaying the school’s guidelines for success.  She shows great responsibility by following the rules and doing things just because she knows it is the right thing to do and without being asked.  Frequently when other students are off task, Langley is used as a model for others to see what they should be doing.  She is friendly and helpful to all classmates.  Her cheerful, easy going nature makes the other students want to play and work with her.  Langley loves to learn, too.  She will ask intriguing questions and work on her own to learn as much as she can.

Langley is the daughter of Guy and Brooke Wallace.  She is the oldest of three children.  She has one sister, Campbell, and one brother Jagger.  When she is not at school, she likes to spend her time playing soccer or with friends and going to E-town sporting events to cheer on the Panthers.

Morningside Elementary School                                                              Laura Beth Sumrall

Laura Beth Sumrall is a 4^th grade student in Mrs. Sharon Billing’s homeroom class.  Laura Beth is the kind of student every teacher would like to have in his/her class.  She is a responsible and cooperative young lady.  She always has her homework as well as class assignments completed on time and has all materials, supplies, etc. when she is asked.  Laura Beth exhibits determination and a positive work ethic each day.  She is a hard worker who gives tremendous effort with each and every task any teacher assigns to her. In addition, Laura Beth is a great friend to her classmates.  She is kind to others and is always willing to help anyone who needs a hand.  She is welcoming to all students and goes out of her way to make new students feel a part of the Morningside family.  Mrs. Billings states, “If I had 24 of her in a class – life might get boring because she is PERFECT!  Laura Beth is a quiet student and does not always get recognized.  She is an outstanding student and young lady and is very deserving of the recognition of being the Morningside Student of the Month.”

Panther Place                                                                                                    Tielee’ah Harris

DRAFT                               ELIZABETHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL                                 DRAFT

SITE BASED DECISION MAKING COUNCIL

REGULAR SESSION

February 1, 2012

I.       OPENING BUSINESS

A.  Call to Order/Roll Call: Steve Smallwood made the motion to call the Elizabethtown High School Site Based Decision Making Council meeting to order at 4:21 PM.  Members in attendance were Dawne Swank, Kyle Goodlett, Jon Parsons, Jerry Kauffeld, Tehmina Haider, and Nancy Hazle.  BJ Henry, EHS Assistant Principal was also in attendance. Guests in attendance were Lisa Page and John Page.

B. Agenda Adoption: Council reviewed the agenda.  ORDER 11-36 – Jon Parsons made a motion for the agenda to be accepted.  Tehmina Haider seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.

C. Minutes Adoption: The council reviewed the January 4, 2012 Regular Session minutes.  ORDER 11-37 – Jon Parsons made a motion to accept the January 4, 2012 minutes.  Nancy Hazle seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

D.  Public Comment: John Page informed the Council that he was attending the meeting in order to witness parliamentary procedure to help him earn his citizenship badge for Boy Scouts.     

D.  Activity Budget: The Council reviewed the January financial report dated January 1-31, 2012, and the January budget dated January 1-31, 2012 submitted by Martha Moreman, EHS bookkeeper.  Mr. Smallwood discussed the ever increasing cost of duplicating and ways to cut costs were discussed.  Potential cost cutting measures will be discussed at a future meeting.  ORDER 11-38 – Jon Parsons made a motion to accept the January financial report and the January budget.  Kyle Goodlett seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.  

II.         STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:

A.   Mrs. Black’s Anatomy and Physiology “Heart Lab”: Mr. Smallwood informed the Council that Mrs. Black held a “heart lab” with her Anatomy and Physiology students.  The students dissected pig hearts in order to learn about the structure of the heart.  Pictures of the students engaged in this activity were shared with the members of the Council.     

III.       OLD BUSINESS:

A.   Principal Selection Policy – Adoption: The council reviewed the Principal Selection Policy.  ORDER 11-39 – Kyle Goodlett made a motion to approve the Principal Selection Policy for adoption.  Nancy Hazle seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.  

B.   EHS SBDM Grading Policy: Mr. Smallwood informed the Council that the EIS Board approved reducing the value of the End of Course Assessment exams to 10% of the final grade for the 2011-2012 school year.  It was decided that Elizabethtown High School will not adopt a grading policy, but will adhere to the policy set forth by the Board of Education. 

C.   Class Leveling and Scheduling for 2012-2013 school year:  Steve Smallwood shared with the Council how well he thought the January 25, 2012 Special Session meeting went and how glad he was that so many of our faculty members attended the meeting and shared their ideas and concerns.  A lengthy discussion ensued concerning many of the concerns and issues raised at that meeting.  BJ Henry and Mr. Smallwood discussed shared with the Council that leveling does have an effect on the Master Schedule.  The Council reached a consensus that there will be no leveling of classes outside of Honors and AP level courses. 

IV.        NEW BUSINESS:

A.   End of Course Exam Grading Scale:  The Council discussed the grading of End of Course Assessment Exams and the multiplier used in Honors and AP Courses.  Since every student in an End of Course Assessment class takes the exact same examination, the Council decided, and a consensus was reached, to allow no multiplier to be applied to any End of Course Assessment examination.      

B.   FRYSC SBDM/Principal Agreement: Mr. Smallwood reviewed the Family Resource and Youth Services Center SBDM/Principal Agreement with the Council.  Mr. Smallwood will sign the agreement and Mrs. Franklin will forward to the EtownYouth Services Center.       

C.   SBDM Committee Minutes: The Council reviewed the 09/28/11 minutes of the Assessment Committee, the 12/14/11 minutes of the Library/Tech Committee, and the 09/21/11 minutes of the Safety Committee. 

V.           PERSONNEL: NONE

VI.        NEXT MEETING DATE: The next Regular Session SBDM Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 4:15 PM in the EHS library. 

VII.      ADJOURNMENT: ORDER 11-40 –Kyle Goodlett made the motion for the council to adjourn at 6:03 PM. Jon Parsons seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. 

Respectfully submitted,

Samra Franklin, Recording Secretary

DRAFT                                     ELIZABETHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL                           DRAFT

SITE BASED DECISION MAKING COUNCIL

SPECIAL SESSION

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

I.       OPENING BUSINESS

A.  Call to Order/Roll Call: Steve Smallwood made the motion to call the Elizabethtown High School Site Based Decision Making Council meeting to order at 4:24 PM.  Members in attendance were Dawne Swank, Kyle Goodlett, Jon Parsons, Tehmina Haider, Jerry Kauffeld, and Nancy Hazle.  Also present was EHS Assistant Principal BJ Henry.  This Special Session was called in order to discuss the the approval of Tech Ed Course Offerings for the 2012-2013 school year.    

B. Agenda Adoption: Council reviewed the agenda.  ORDER 11-41 – Kyle Goodlett made a motion for the agenda to be accepted.  Jon Parsons seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.

VIII.   OLD BUSINESS: N/A

IX.        NEW BUSINESS:

A.  Approval of Tech Ed Course Offerings:  Mr. Smallwood informed the Council that the retirement of Mr. Glenn Petersen presents an opportunity for EHS to offer courses in line with Project Lead the Way.  This is a program whose mission is to ensure that American students succeed in the increasingly high-tech and high-skilled global economy.  This program provides a rigorous and innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum for schools.  T.K. Stone Middle School will be implementing this program for the 2012-2013 school year and the EIS Board of Education expressed their wish that the program continue at the high school level.  Mr. Smallwood discussed offering two STEM classes, Biotechnical Engineering and Engineering Design and Development, next school year.  This would be accomplished by using the teaching position being vacated by Mr. Petersen to hire a teacher certified to teach these courses.  Perkins Grant money can be used to help provide funding for these courses.  After a great deal of discussion by the members, at which time many concerns were raised as to whether these courses would meet the elective course needs of all of our students,  the Council decided that EHS will offer these courses for one year.  Next year the Council will revisit this topic to ensure that the needs off all of our students, at every level, are being met.  ORDER 11-42 - Tehmina Haider made a motion to approve the Tech Ed course change for the 2012-2013 school year only.  Nancy Hazle seconded the motion.  Motion passed pursuant to the one-year contingency. 

X.           PERSONNEL: NONE

XI.        ADJOURNMENT: ORDER 11-43 –Kyle Goodlett made the motion for the council to adjourn at 5:09 PM. Dawne Swank seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. 

Respectfully submitted,

Samra Franklin, Recording Secretary

TK Stone Middle School

Site Based Decision Making Council

February 14, 2012

The meeting was called to order at 5:03 by Mrs. Mather, chairperson, with these additional members present:  Derisa Hindle, David Grossman, Thad Elmore, Bridgett Duncan, and Susan Gattis

The Program Review Committees provided information on the Formative/Summative Assessment portion of the Program Reviews.

• In PL/CS, we ranked proficient with limited participation in PE due to scheduling as the main limiting factor in our score.
• In Arts and Humanities, we scored proficient.
• In Writing, we scored proficient.  The district writing plan will help bring this rating up in the future.

With regards to student achievement, Susan Ryan presented the council with an overview of the positive things that are happening in Gifted Education at TK Stone.

The minutes from the January meeting were read and approved per a motion by Thad Elmore, second by Bridgett Duncan.  Motion carried.

The January financial statement was read and approved, subject to audit, per a motion by David Grossman with a second from Thad Elmore.  Motion Carried. 

The council received and approved copies of the needs assessment and accreditation documents.

Mrs. Mather updated the council on the progress with the new standards and preparations for the K-PREP test.  Betsy Madison will train Language Arts teachers and students on the new on demand format.

The Council Adjourned to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to KRS 61.810

After returning from exectutive session, the council voted to affirm Mrs. Mather’s recommendation to hire Lucas White as co-head coach of freshman baseball. This was per a motion by Thad Elmore with a second from Derisa Hindle.  Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned by mutual consent.

HELMWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

SITE BASED COUNCIL MEETING

February 13, 2012

(draft)

Members Present:        Michelle Hart, Leah Gardner, Carla Kuhn, Debbie Metcalf, Saima Rabbani

1. Call to Order.  The meeting was called to order by chairperson Michelle Hart at 3:17p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda.  On a motion/second by Leah Gardner/Debbie Metcalf, the agenda was approved.
3. Approval of January Minutes.  On a motion/second by Leah Gardner/Carla Kuhn, the December minutes were approved.
4. Receipt of Board Minutes and FRYSC Minutes.  There were no Board minutes.  The Council acknowledged receipt of the most recent FRYSC minutes.
5. Public Comment – There was no public comment.
6. Good News Report/Renovation Update
   1. Ms. Hart shared with the council that construction progress is going well, and Phase 4 (the primary wing and library) may be done by mid-March.  Ms. Hart is keeping an on-going punch list of things that still need to be done or re-done.
7. Assessing Student Achievement

• Scantron.  Ms. Hart shared with the Council that the second round of Scantron testing is done, and she is pleased with the results.  Both 2^nd and 3^rd grade are hosting a Parent Math Night next week, to share the results and more information about Scantron with parents.  Ms. Vickery hosted her Parent Math Night last week.
• RTI.  Tier 3 meetings have being held, and testing may be done within a year.  Scantron may be used to check for gains.

1. Planning
   1. Monthly Policy Review:  Second Reading - – Planning and Resolution of Instructional Practices Issues (13.01).  On a motion/second by Debbie Metcalf/Saima Rabbani, the amended policy was adopted.
   2. Monthly Policy Review:  Second Reading – Discipline & Classroom Management (14.01).  On a motion/second by Debbie Metcalf/Saima Rabbani, the amended policy was adopted.
   3. Monthly Policy Review:  Second Reading – Dress Code (14.02).  On a motion/second by Debbie Metcalf/Saima Rabbani, the amended policy was adopted.

Policies 16.01, 16.02, 16.03, 16.04, 17.01, 18.01, 18.02, 18.03, 19.01, 20.01, 21.01, 22.01 and 23.01 were reviewed at this meeting.

1. Monthly Policy Review:  First Reading – Committees – Purpose & Jurisdiction (16.01).  After reviewing the current policy, the Council voted to amend the language as the following.
   1. Revise the following language to the current policy: “A school wide committee meeting minutes notebook will be kept in the Site-Based Decision Making Council binder.”
   2. Monthly Policy Review:  First Reading – Committee Membership and Officers (16.02).  After reviewing the current policy, the Council voted to amend the language as the following.
      1. Revise the following language to the current policy: “File a copy of the minutes with the Site-Based Decision Making Council after approval and send to all staff members and parents on the committee via email.”
   3. Monthly Policy Review:  First Reading – Committee Composition (16.03).  After reviewing the current policy, the Council voted to amend the language as the following.
      1. Revise the following language to the current policy: “The Council shall meet during the month of August to finalize Committee membership.”
   4. Monthly Policy Review:  First Reading – Standing Committee Operation (14.02).  After reviewing the current policy, the Council voted to amend the language as the following.
      1. Revise the following language to the current policy: “The chairperson or designee shall take minutes of each meeting and distribute those minutes to the principal, each committee member, and the Site-Based Decision Making Council.”
   5. Monthly Policy Review:  First Reading – Professional Development (17.01).  After reviewing the current policy, the Council voted to amend the language as the following.
      1. Add the following language after the second paragraph:
         1. “As professional development opportunities arise, the principal may request staff to attend professional development as it pertains to school improvement.”
         2. “This will waive the seven day request period and override PD committee approval.”
         3. “Any staff member attending a professional development opportunity will present to staff any info collected from the professional development.”
   6. Monthly Policy Review:  First Reading – Alignment with State Standards (18.01).  After reviewing the current policy, the Council voted to amend the language as the following.
      1. Add the following language at the end of the first paragraph:  “The common core standards will be used for Math and ELA.  Kentucky 4.1 will also be used for Social Studies and Science.  For the program review of arts and humanities and practical living/career studies, curriculum will be from Kentucky 4.1.”
      2. Add the following language between the first and second paragraph:  “All PLC work is centered around common core standards and includes common assessments.”
   7. Monthly Policy Review:  First Reading – Technology Utilization (18.02).  After reviewing the current policy, the Council voted to renumber the policy to 19.01 and amend the language as the following.
      1. Revise the following language to the current policy:  “The School Technology Committee shall assess the needs of students and the professional development opportunities and needs for instructional staff in the area of technology.”
   8. Monthly Policy Review:  First Reading – Program Appraisal (18.03).  After reviewing the current policy, the Council voted to renumber the policy to 18.02.  Ms. Hart will follow up with the council with more information on the appraisal system, in order to determine if the policy needs revision.
   9. Monthly Policy Review:  First Reading – Budget Development and Administration (19.01).  After reviewing the current policy, the Council voted to renumber the policy to 20.01 and amend the language as the following.
      1. Revise the following language to the current policy:  “The Council shall approve the budget by the month after receiving the allocations.”
   10. Monthly Policy Review:  First Reading – Homework Guidelines (20.01).  After reviewing the current policy, the Council voted to renumber the policy to 21.01.  After a few questions about the 1^st grade section, Ms. Hart indicated she would follow up with the Council after speaking with the 1^st grade teachers for clarification.
   11. Monthly Policy Review:  First Reading – Assessment of Individual Student Progress (21.01).  After reviewing the current policy, the Council voted to renumber the policy to 18.03 and amend the language as the following.
       1. Revise the following language to the current policy:  “The school shall use the reporting procedures and forms as prescribed by the Elizabethtown Board of Education, for mid-term progress and Nine Week grade reporting for intermediate grades and Nine Week progress for primary grades.
       2. Add the following to the end of the first paragraph:  “Scantron data will be available three times per year.  Kentucky state testing will be available annually.”
   12. Monthly Policy Review:  First Reading – Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (22.01).  After reviewing the current policy, the Council voted to amend the language as the following.
       1. Revise the following language to the current policy:  “The Comprehensive School Improvement Plan shall consist of all chairpersons of other committees and the principal, and shall include all certified staff members and parent representatives.”
   13. Monthly Policy Review:  First Reading – Student Testing Programs (23.01).  After reviewing the current policy, the Council voted to renumber the policy to 18.04.  No other policy changes are needed.
   14. Renumbering Note.  Before the March meeting, Ms. Hart and Ms. Goodlett will meet to possibly renumber the policy index beginning at 1.01.  Any changes will be presented to the Council at the March meeting.
2. Program Review. 
   1. The remaining two Program Review committees (Professional Development and Support Services and Administrative/Leadership Support and Monitoring) will present to the Council in March.  The PD committee is meeting on Wednesday (February 15^th) to begin the process.
   2. Ms. Hart is attending a Program Review meeting in Louisville on Thursday, February 16^th, for more information on evidence.
   3. Moodle has been finalized as the tool to be used to record evidence in the program review process.
3. Budget
   1. Section 6.  An updated copy of the budget for 2011-12 was distributed to each member and reviewed as a group.  Ms. Goodlett shared with the Council that teachers have been reminded that Instructional Funds from this budget must be spent by March 31.
   2. Title I.  A copy of the Title I budget for 2011-12 was distributed to each member and reviewed as a group. 
   3. PD.  A copy of the PD budget for 2011-12 was distributed to each member and reviewed as a group. 
4. Committees – Receipt of Minutes.  The Technology Committee’s minutes from January 27 were distributed to the Council.  Ms. Hart also briefly reviewed with the Council the Long Range Technology Plan.
5. New Business.  There was no new business.
6. Meeting Adjourned.  On a motion/second by Debbie Metcalf/Leah Gardner, the meeting was adjourned at 4:13 p.m.  The next meeting will be March 12 at 3:15p.m.

Morningside Elementary School

SBDM Minutes

February 21, 2012

Meeting was called to order at 3:16 p.m.                               .

Members present were Kelli Bush, Karla Buckingham, Carole Brown, Tabitha Kerr and Karen Henson.

Council reviewed current agenda and minutes from January 2012.  Karen Henson made a motion to approve the agenda and minutes; seconded by Karla Buckingham.  All were in consensus.

Kelli Bush shared her Principal’s report with council members including the following:

--Our current enrollment is 567.

--Morningside would like to congratulate Wesley Rogers for being chosen as the ExCEL recipient for this year.  The ExCEL ceremony and celebration will take place on March 7^th. 

--We will be hosting the Governor’s Cup Academic Team Competition this week.  Several staff members have volunteered to work and help coordinate the activities for this event along with Ms. Vertrees. 

--Jump Rope for Heart took place on February 16^th.  The event was very successful.  We surpassed our goal and thus far have collected $10,507.74.  Many thanks to our students and to Mr. Knight for another successful year.

--Mrs. Bush met with the teachers in January for Professional Learning. The session focused on “Designing Quality Assessments and Math Instructional Strategies”. 

--Our Student Council sold Valentine Cards as a fundraiser.  They raised $169.50 and plan to donate this money towards the “New Kids on the Block Club”.

--Mrs. Thrush and her student teacher Christy Woosley are working together to create a new club called “New Kids on the Block Club”.  The focus for this club will be to welcome all new students to Morningside with such things as Welcome Goody Bags and a special breakfast.  Details for this club are still being refined. 

Kelli Bush did not have any Committee Reports to present to Council.

Kelli Bush presented the Family Resource and Youth Services Center Advisory Council Meeting Minutes to the Council for their review.

Kelli Bush presented the Council with information pertaining to the new café monitor that was recently hired.  Mrs. Sabrina McNeill gave her resignation to accept a full time position in the cafeteria.  Mrs. Bush interviewed 3 applicants and hired Denise Joy.  The transition went very well and things are back on track in the café.

Kelli Bush presented to Council the year to date budget for Section 6 and General Fund for their review.

Kelli Bush presented to Council a copy of the 2012-2013 Needs Assessment.  This assessment was due to our Central Office on January 31^st.  Council discussed all areas of the needs assessment.  The principals will be meeting with Mr. French at a later date to look more closely at the needs when the budget is determined.

Kelli Bush shared the following information regarding Student Achievement with Council:

--RTI Meetings and Winter Scantron and Aimsweb benchmark assessments have been completed.

--Mrs. Buckingham came up with an idea to begin an “ESS Homework Help Initiative” program.  It is in the beginning stages of development.  This program would be held 3 days a week and would take place at Valley View.  It is designed to help students that live in that area that attend MES with homework and would even provide a snack.  We have at least 5 teachers that have voiced an interest in teaching these sessions.  ESS monies would be used to fund the program and the snacks. More information will follow once the details have been fine tuned.

Kelli Bush discussed Program Review status with Council.  Our data is due to the University of Kentucky on February 29th.  Mrs. Bush will review the data once more before sending it but feels confident that we are well prepared. 

Kelli Bush provided the results of the Staff Dress Code Survey to the Council for their review.  Discussion took place and Council made suggestion for revisions to the policy.  Kelli Bush will make the revisions and present a draft to the Council for their review.   Council will revisit this policy draft at the next meeting.

Council discussed March agenda items.  The next regular meeting will be March 19, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.

Karla Buckingham made a motion to adjourn; Tabitha Kerr seconded and all were in agreement.  Meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m.

_____________________________________________      ________________________

Kelli Bush                                                                               Date

___________________________________________          ________________________

Karen Henson                                                                         Date

• Meeting Minutes 2-21
• Meeting Minutes 2-29

Mr. Jeff Wells, Project Manager with Alliance Corporation will give an update on the Helmwood Heights Renovation and Panther Academy Construction Projects.

Mr. Jeff Wells, Project Manager for Alliance Corporation is requesting approval for Change Orders
#42 to McNutt Construction Company in the amount of $2,017
#43 to Corbett Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,022
#44 to Corbett Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,444
#45 to The Atlas Companies in the amount of $636

• Change Orders for HH and PA

Mr. Jeff Wells, Project Manager with Alliance Corporation is requesting approval of Change Orders for the Panther Academy Construction Project.
#38 to Bastin Painting in the amount of $521
#39 to Westside Masonry in the amount of ($521)
#40 to Bennett's Carpets in the amount of $1,028.97
#41 to Koetter Construction, Inc. in the amount of ($1,028.97)

Mr. Jeff Wells, Project Manager with Alliance Corporation has requested to proceed with a not to exceed price of $3,500 to address storm drainage on the front of the Panther Academy building that was not originally in the contract.  He has not fully determined the full scope of work required but will need to move forward with this work prior to the next board meeting.

Mr. Jeff Wells, Project Manager with Alliance Corporation is requesting approval of the following BG-4's for the Panther Academy Construction Project:
The Atlas Companies in the amount of $3,700.00
Atlas Enterprises in the amount of 98,384.00
Grayhawk, LLC in the amount of $49,143.00
Nexgen in the amount of $43,742

• BG-4 for Panther Academy

Consideration of the Consent Agenda Items:

1.  Approve Decline Participation in the w.K.U. Confucius Institute for the 2012-2130 School Year.
2.  Approve Second Reading of Grading Policy 08.221
3.  Approve the Section 504 Procedure Updates
4.  Approve Additional Fund Raising Request
5.  Approve EPAC Rental Agreements

 Budget concerns for next year being as they are EIS is unable to partner with the institute for the 2012-2013 school year. 

Revisions to Board Policies require a second reading(approval).
Approval to change the End of Course Assessment Student Accountability Percentage from 20% to 10% for the 2011-2012 school year was approved at the January 26, 2012 Special Board Meeting. 
Approval to ad"Any Course Utilizing an ACT Quality Core - End-of-Course Exam will not utilize a multiplier for the semester exam" was approved on February 21, 2012.

• Board Policy 08.221 with revisions

Mrs. Debbie Curry, Director of Special Programs is requesting Approval for the Attached Section 504 Procedure Revisions/Updates provided by KSBA

• 504 Procedures
• Accomodation Checklist
• Consent for Evaluation
• Evaluation Checklist
• Evaluation Summary
• Notice of Conference
• Notice of Eligibility
• Parent letter
• Parent Notice of Referral
• Physician Questionaire
• Section 504 Accomodation Plan
• Section 504 Conference Summary Report
• Section 504 Conference Summary Report
• Section 504 Impartial Hearing
• Section 504 Parent Rights Stmt.
• Student Referral Form

Purusant to Board Policy 09.33 pertaining to Fund-Raising Activities, the district schools submitted their fundraising requests at the August 15, 2011 board meeting.  Said requests were approved at that date/time.  At this time, Elizabethtown High School is seeking approval for an additional request.  The Superintendent has reviewed the additional request (attached)and is submitted this for board approval.  At this time, TKS Chorus is requesting to sell Beverage Mixes in April/May with  the proceeds from the sale to benefit the Choral program at TKS.

• Beverage Mixes Fund Raising Request

EPAC Rental Requests

The following group(s) or individuals have requested approval for rental of the Elizabethtown Performing Arts Center.  They have submitted an application for usage and have met all requirements as outlined in Addendum to Board Policy 05.3

We are requesting that they be granted approval to rent the facility as outlined in their application(s).

ORGANIZATION                                   EVENT                                                 DATES/TIMES

Kentucky Music Educators         Solo and Ensemble  Assessment Event             April 17,18,19
Association (KMEA)                  Heartland Performance Assessment                   8:00 am to 5:00 pm

KEA                                         Screening of the film The American Teacher        March 27  5:00-8:00 pm

• EPAC Rental

Construction Manager proposals were received from:
    1.  McNutt Construction
    2.  Redlee Construction and Development Company
    3.  Jenkins-Essex Construction
    4.  Alliance Corporation

I would like to elect a representative(s) from the Board to serve on an interview committee with Mr. Nate Huggins and Mrs. Denise Morgan.  After review of all applicants, I request meeting with representatives from The Alliance Corporation and Jenkins-Essex Construction Company.

On January 17, 2012 at the Regular Board Meeting, the board approved 5253 Design Group to provide architectural services for the Athletic Facility Construction Project.  The contract between EIS and the 5253 Design Group Architects is attached for approval. 

We are requesting two staffing positions for  Panther Academy beginning with the 2012-2013 school year.
1.  Media Specialist - Part-Time Certified position
2.  Student Specialist/Interventionist - Full-Time Classified Position

We are required to have a certified media specialist at Panther Academy.  The recommendation at this time is for a part-time position.  This individual serving in this capacity will also serve as the facilities reading coach. 
Also being requested at this time is a Student Specialist/Interventionist

Mrs. Beth Mather, Principal at T.K. Stone Middle School and Ms. Karen Branham, Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning will make a presentation (attached) to the board regarding the Explore Test Results. 

• TKS Explore

Attached are the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report (overview), Balance Sheet, Monthly Report, Year to Date Report, Cash Flow, Reconciliation REgister, Vender List and Special Construction Accounts.

• Feb. Cash flow
• Balance Sheet
• Feb. Check Reconcilation
• Financial Report
• Monthly Report
• Payments from Special Accounts
• Vender List

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT ON PERSONNEL ACTIONS

Below are personnel actions taken since the last meeting of the Board of Education:

1.   Accepted the resignation and/or retirement of the following employees:

      Certified:

      District-Wide:

• Stephanie Roberts – Special Education Teacher (effective June 30, 2012)

      Elizabethtown High School:

• Preston Bailey – Part-time Mathematics Teacher (effective June 30, 2012)
• Pat Wise – Part-time Mathematics Teacher (effective June 30, 2012)

      T. K. Stone Middle:

• Celeste Lawson – Science Teacher (effective June 30, 2012)

      Helmwood Heights Elementary School:

• Melissa Kubisch – Part-time Reading Teacher (effective June 30, 2012)
• Keegan Wilson – Reading Teacher (effective June 30, 2012)

      Classified:

      District-Wide:

• Tameriah Ledford – Nutrition Service Asst. Manager - EHS
• Rosa Menchaca - Nutrition Service Manager – EHS

      Extra Service Assignment:

      Elizabethtown High School:

• Rodney Chancey – Freshman Softball Coach
• Jose Rivera – Assistant Football Coach
• Pam Serpico – KYA (Y-Club) and KUNA Sponsor

      T. K. Stone Middle:

• Janet Rodgers – Cheerleading Coach

2.   Approved the employment of the following individuals, effective for the 2011-2012 school year:

      Certified:

      District-Wide:

• Samantha Hardesty – Substitute Teacher, Emergency Certification, Bachelor’s Degree in Recombinant Genetics and Chemistry from Western Kentucky University.
• Alyssa Johnson – Substitute Teacher, Emergency Certification, Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Western Kentucky University.

      Classified:

      District-Wide:

• Heather Elmore – Substitute Nutrition Service Worker
• Tameriah Ledford – Nutrition Service Manager - EHS
• Elizabeth Looten – Added 3 hours of employment per day for technology support service to Valley View Education Center and the Panther Academy
• Sharon Kay McCarthy – Substitute Bus Driver

      Extra Service Assignment:

      Elizabethtown High School:

• Mike Savage – Freshman Softball Coach

3.  Approved the following individuals for Level I Volunteer status for their respective schools/programs, effective for the 2011-2012 school year:

      Elizabethtown High School:

• Quenton Brown - Football
• Rodney Chancey – Softball
• Brandon Combs – Football and Weight Lifting
• Kevin Elder – Track

      T. K. Stone Middle School:

• Susan Day - KUNA
• Robert Wedemeyer - Band Program

4.  Approved the following leave requests as submitted by the following employees:

        Noting to Submit

Last week, we received good news from the Kentucky Department of Education that EIS will receive a portion of Kentucky's Race to the Top funding - Round 3.  The specific purpose of this funding is to support local districts with the training and implementation of CIITS (Continuous Instructional Improvement Technology System).

• RTTT Scope of Work

Ron Myers was an outstanding teacher and coach at Elizabethtown High School.  His performance and contributions were valued in the classroom and on the baseball field.  Coach Ron Myers currently ranks 14th in all-time wins for Kentucky High Schools with 727.  His teams had a winning percentage of 70%.  Under his 30 years of leadership, the Elizabethtown High School Baseball team won two state titles (1970 and 1975) and were  state runner-ups 2-times (1978  and 1992).  In addition, the baseball team won 5 semi-state championships, 18 regional championships and 20 district championships in his 30 years as coach.  Coach Myers was named KHSBCA Coach of the Year, He was named Kentucky Baseball Coach of the Year 4-times, U.S. Southern Region Coach of the Year in 1992, He is a member of the KY High School Baseball Coaches' Association Hall of Fame, and the 5th Region Athletic Directors' Association Hall of Fame.  Ron Myers was named All-Area coach of the Year multiple times.