Henderson County
August 20, 2018 6:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
I. Welcome & Call Meeting to Order
Lisa Baird
I.A. Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance
II. Approval of Agenda
Lisa Baird
Actions Taken

Order #12 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the agenda as listed passed with a motion by Dr. Sally Sugg and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

III. Students & Staff Recognition
Marganna Stanley
Rationale

 

 

IV. Public Participation & Recognition of Guests
Lisa Baird
IV.A. "Stuff-a-Bus" Project Check Presentation
Donna Phillips - ReMax
V. Approve Minutes from Prior Meetings
Lisa Baird
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #13 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Minutes from July 16, 2018 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Baird and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

VI. Reports
VI.A. New Spottsville Elementary School Project Update
John Hagan Codell
VI.A.1. Approve Change Orders 3-6, 3-7, 15-1-1 and 16-1-1
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #14 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve Change Order 3-6 for BG #15-016 with a total cost of $17,059.38 at the direction of the special inspection company, AEI, removal of unsuitable soils at rear parking lot and drive. Installation of filter fabric, #3 stone and perforated pipe tied into closest storm structure. Installation of perforated pipe at the cafeteria and east end of the classroom wing tied into closest storm structure to eliminate possibility of standing water in these areas passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

Order #15 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve Change Order 3-7 for BG #15-016 with a total cost of $8,195.41 at the direction of the special inspection agency, AEI, additional removal of unsuitable soils is required in the south east corner of the rear parking lot and entrance drive. Installation of filter fabric and #3 stone to subgrade elevations in preparation of asphalt paving passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

Order #16 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve Change Order 15-1-1 for BG #15-016 with a total cost of $16,079.43 for State Electric, contractor completing defaulted contractor PPMI work discovered that allocation of funds to Purchase Orders 15-1 and 16-1 required adjustment in order to cover cost of lighting fixtures to be purchased on 15-1. This change order is to increase 15-1 amount so that all lighting invoices can be processed on the correct purchase order. The funds for the increase are being reallocated from PO 16-1 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

Order #17 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve Change Order 16-1-1 for BG #15-016 with a total credit of ($16,079.43) for State Electric, contractor completing defaulted contractor PPMI work discovered that allocation of funds to Purchase Orders 15-1 and 16-1 required adjustment in order to cover cost of lighting fixtures to be purchased on PO 15-1. This change order credits ($16,079.43) from 16-1 to 15-1 required to complete purchase of lighting passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

VI.B. New Jefferson Elementary School Project Update
Marganna Stanley
Attachments
VI.C. Mental Health Counselors
Jamie Like
VI.D. Athletic Guidebook
Jeff Coursey
Attachments
VI.E. ACT Scores
Kim White
Attachments
VII. Old Business
VII.A. ABA Update
Steve Steiner
VII.B. Salary Comparisons
Cindy Cloutier
VII.C. Amended Salary Schedule
Jinger Carter
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #18 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the amended 2018-2019 Salary Schedule as presented passed with a motion by Dr. Sally Sugg and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

VIII. New Business
VIII.A. Establish 2018-2019 Property and Motor Vehicle Tax Rate
Cindy Cloutier
Rationale

The General Fund tax levied in fiscal year 2018 was 61.2 cents on real property and 61.2 cents on personal property which produced revenue of $15,628,715.48.  The proposed General Fund tax rate of 63.1 cents on real property and 63.1 cents on personal property is expected to produce $17,230,804.84.  Of this amount, $2,930,707.45 is from new and personal property.  The compensating tax rate for 2019 is 60.7 cents for real property and 61.4 cents for personal property and is expected to produce $16,607,175.52.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #19 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the 2018-2019 Property and Motor Vehicle Tax Rate to a four percent (4%) increase in revenue of 63.1 cents on real property and 63.1 cents on personal property passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Dr. Sally Sugg.

VIII.B. Essential Workplace Programs
Marganna Stanley
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VIII.C. Henderson Water Utility Water Testing
Marganna Stanley
VIII.D. First Reading of Policy 03.6 - Volunteers
Jinger Carter
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #20 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the first reading of Policy 03.6 - Volunteers as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Baird and a second by Mr. Michael Waller.

VIII.E. First Reading of Policy 01.41 - Organizational Meetings and 01.7 - Board Attorney
Elizabeth Bird
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #21 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the first reading of Policy 01.41 - Organizational Meetings and 01.7 - Board Attorney as presented with the exception to review the position of Board Attorney every two (2) years opposite the organizational meeting of the election of board officers passed with a motion by Dr. Sally Sugg and a second by Mrs. Lisa Baird.

VIII.F. BG1 Project Application Forms
Steve Steiner
Rationale

  • BG1 Project Application Form for BG #19-049 - North Middle School Roofing Project,
  • BG1 Project Application Form for BG #19-050 - Asphalt Improvements:  Niagara, Chandler, South Heights Project, and
  • BG1 Project Application Form for BG #19-053 - Safety Upgrades - Secure Entrances Project.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #22 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve BG1 Project Application Form (Ref# 16448) for BG #19-049 - North Middle School Roofing Project with a total project cost of $674,702.00 passed with a motion by Dr. Sally Sugg and a second by Mrs. Lisa Baird.

Order #23 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve BG1 Project Application Form (Ref# 16449) for BG #19-050 - Asphalt Improvements: Niagara, Chandler, South Heights with a total project cost of $561,552.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

Order #24 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve BG1 Project Application Form (Ref# 16452) for BG #19-053 - Safety Upgrades - Secure entrances with a total project cost of $274,856.00 passed with a motion by Mrs. Tracey Williams and a second by Mr. Michael Waller.

VIII.G. Henderson County Public Schools
Marganna Stanley
VIII.H. Consent Agenda
Lisa Baird
Actions Taken

Order #25 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mrs. Lisa Baird.

VIII.H.1. Approve District Wide Surplus Auction
Attachments
VIII.H.2. Approve School Activity Fund Fundraiser Requests
Rationale

  • HCHS Cheer (Tervis Tumbler Sale) to raise money for HCHS Cheer program for signs, poms, clothing, travel, etc.; 
  • Bend Gate (Burgoo Sale) to replace the original request for a t-shirt sale; and
  • HCHS Track Team (BBQ Sauce) to raise money for entry fees and equipment.

Attachments
VIII.H.3. Approve Use of School Bus
Rationale

  • WARM Center requests use of school bus on 8-26-18 for their annual Holiday World trip.

Attachments
VIII.H.4. Approve Student Overnight Trip Requests
Rationale

  • Retroactive approval for HCHS FFA to compete at the Kentucky State Fair August 16-17, 2018 in Louisville, KY;
  • HCHS FFA to send two students to the Rising Sun Conference to focus on FFA leadership development in Hardinsburg, KY September 14-15, 2018; 
  • HCHS FFA to attend the National FFA Convention October 23-27, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN; and
  • HCHS Boys Soccer to travel to Bowling Green, KY August 24-25, 2018 to compete in a soccer tournament.

Attachments
VIII.H.5. Approve Resolution of the Board (Electric and Gas Rates)
Attachments
VIII.H.6. Adopt Retiree Resolutions
Rationale

Marsha Harmon Cook/Baker - Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center - 7 Years of Service
Doneta Williams Assistant Principal - Henderson County High School - 27 Years of Service
Bettye Willingham Bus Driver - Transportation Department - 8 Years of Service
Pamela Hancock Teacher - North Middle School - 19 Years of Service
Christy Mattingly Teacher - A.B. Chandler Elementary School - 27 Years of Service

Attachments
VIII.H.7. Approve Grant Application
Rationale

  • TBJELC ($150,000) Preschool Partnership grant to fund a collaborative partnership between the district preschool program and private childcare centers in Henderson.  

Attachments
IX. Financial
Cindy Cloutier
IX.A. Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #26 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Treasurer's Report for the month ending July 31, 2018 passed with a motion by Mrs. Tracey Williams and a second by Mr. Michael Waller.

IX.B. Paid Warrant Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #27 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Paid Warrant Report for payments made between July 17, 2018 and August 20, 2018 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mrs. Lisa Baird.

X. Personnel Actions
Lisa Baird
Attachments
XI. Adjourn
Lisa Baird
Actions Taken

Order #28 - Motion Passed:  There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.