Henderson County
September 17, 2012 6:00 PM
Board of Education Special Meeting
I. Welcome
Ben Johnston, Chairman
II. Students & Staff Recognition
Dr. Thomas L. Richey
III. Public Participation & Recognition of Guests
Ben Johnston, Chairman
IV. Approve Minutes from Prior Meetings
Ben Johnston, Chairman
Rationale

The August 20, 2012 Regular Meeting and the August 20, 2012 Special Meeting

Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #21 - Motion Passed:  Request to approve the Minutes from the August 20, 2012 Regular Meeting and the August 20, 2012 Special Meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Baird and a second by Mr. Greg Hunsaker.

V. Reports
V.A. Audit Report
Mac Neel
Actions Taken

Order #22 - Motion Passed:  Request to approve audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 by Myriad CPA Group passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mr. Ben Johnston.

V.B. Book Costs
Darrell Daigle
Attachments
V.C. Race To The Top District Grant
Darrell Daigle
Rationale

Overview of the Race To The Top District Grant

Attachments
V.D. Update for Spring Explore and Plan Testing
Jo Swanson
VI. Old Business
VI.A. Strategic Facilities Planning Committee
Mike Waller
Rationale

  • Secure Dr. Kowalski as a consultant for the SFPC and charge him with the execution of an extensive feasibility study.
  • The factors relevant to Dr. Kowalski's study need to include, but are not limited to: 1) optimal facility utilization and placement; 2) demographics in relations to facilities and school district boundaries; 3) cost comparison of renovation vs. new construction; and 4) time progression for renovation and/or new construction based on facilities assessment and financial capabilities.
  • At the time Dr. Kowalski is prepared to meet with the entire SFPC (midway through his study); appointments would be made by the board to finalize the committee.
  • Upon completion, the SFPC will review the options presented in the study and make a final recommendation to the board.

Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #23 - Motion Passed:  Request to approve the recommendations of the Strategic Facilities Planning Committee passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mrs. Lisa Baird.

VII. New Business
VII.A. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #24 - Motion Passed:  Request to approve the consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mr. Greg Hunsaker.

VII.A.1. Approve 2012-2013 Indirect Cost Rates
Walt Spencer
Rationale

Non-Restricted - Child Nutrition 13.45%
Restricted Rates - Federal Grants 2.33%

Attachments
VII.A.2. Award Bids (Fencing)
Walt Spencer
Rationale

Fencing #12-12-5-8

Attachments
VII.A.3. Approve Shortened School Day for 1 special education student
Lisa Crook
VII.A.4. Approve Student Overnight Trip Requests
Rationale

  • North Middle School students to attend the KYA conference - December 6, 7 and 8 in Louisville, KY
  • High School, North Middle, South Middle, Niagara Elementary and Cairo Elementary Archery students to attend the NASP World Archery Tournament - October 4-6, 2012  in Orlando, Florida
  • International Club to London and Paris October 6-12, 2012

Attachments
VII.A.5. Approve the submission of nine grants
Nancy Satterfield
Rationale

  1. $50,000 - Pre-engineering Grant for HCHS
  2. $25,000 - Pre-engineering grant for North Middle School
  3. $4,000 - Pre-engineering grant for South Middle School
  4. $634,000 - 21st Century Community Learning Center (Five Year) grant for Jefferson and Chandler Elementary Schools
  5. $634,000 - 21st Century Community Learning Center (Five Year) grant for Bend Gate Elementary
  6. $16,641 - Title III Immigrant Grant
  7. $10,000 - Elk's National Impact grant
  8. $3,000 - Yeager Foundation
  9. $10,000,000 - $20,000,000 - Race To the Top District (Four Year) (Darrell Daigle is reporting on this particular grant.)

Attachments
VII.A.6. Approve Admissions and Release Committee Chairperson/Section 504 Chairpersons 2012-2013
Lisa Crook
Attachments
VII.A.7. Approve District Wide Surplus Auction to be held October 17, 2012
James Taylor
Attachments
VIII. Financial
VIII.A. Treasurer's Report
Walt Spencer
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #25 - Motion Passed:  Request to approve the Treasurer's Report for the month ending September 17, 2012 passed with a motion by Mr. Jon Sights and a second by Mr. Greg Hunsaker.

VIII.B. Paid Warrant Report
Walt Spencer
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #26 - Motion Passed:  Request to approve Paid Warrant Report for payments made between August 21, 2012 and September 17, 2012 passed with a motion by Mr. Greg Hunsaker and a second by Mr. Jon Sights.

IX. Personnel Actions
Attachments
X. Adjourn
Ben Johnston, Chairman
Actions Taken

Order #27 - Motion Passed:  Request to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mrs. Lisa Baird.