Board of Education Regular Meeting
September 21, 2021 6:00 PM
Wallace Central Office Building

Attendance Taken at 6:00 PM: 

Present Board Members:   
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 
Mr. Hargis Davis 
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 
Mr. Chuck Toler 
 
Absent Board Members:   
Mrs. Sonya Giles 

I. WELCOME and ROLL CALL  

II. RECESS REGULAR BOARD MEETING TO CONVENE AT GALLATIN COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY, 88 PAWPRINT PATH  
 
Discussion: 
At this time, the meeting moved to recess @ 6:05pm to change location to Middle School Library, to accommodate the size of the crowd, as permissible, under the "Open Meetings Act". 

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA  

Order #2021-2096 - Motion Passed:  Motion made to approve Agenda and move Item IX.G to be placed after IX.D passed with a motion by Mr. Hargis Davis and a second by Mr. Chuck Toler.  

4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 	Yes 	
Mr. Hargis Davis 	Yes 	
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 	Yes 	
Mrs. Sonya Giles 	Absent 	
Mr. Chuck Toler 	Yes 	

IV. SWEARING IN OF NEW STUDENT BOARD MEMBER - Ms. Baily Wilson  

V. PRINCIPAL'S REPORT - High School Principal, Mrs. Angie Lewis  
 
Discussion: 
Report Attached 

VI. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS  
 
Discussion: 
Member Rebecca Burgett welcomed Baily Wilson as the new Student Board Member for the 2021-22 School Year.  Mrs. Burgett also reminded the Board that all salary schedules will be looked at.  

Vice Chair, Amanda Dunavent - nothing at this time

Member Hargis Davis - wants to talk about athletics; reminding every one that no one on the Board is going to keep them from playing.

Mr. Davis questioned why there was no contact name or number on this consent form that was sent home to the parents.  Mr. Davis advised he has been getting a lot of calls on sports.  The callers were asking about open gym for basketball players. He asked Superintendent Hammond who makes these decisions. Superintendent Hammond replied the AD works hand in hand with the superintendent and the schools.                

VII. *PUBLIC COMMENTS  
 
Discussion: 
5th Grade Teacher, Kayla Webster- spoke to the Board about her concerns of the lack of mask usage. 
Parent and Critical Care Nurse, Shelley Simpson – also addressed the Board     in regards to having a son with underlying conditions.  She had a handout for the Board to view. She explained the science, as to why masks were needed.   
Food Service Supervisor, Vendus Bailey - spoke about salary of food service employees.  He advised that they have not received many raises over the last few years.  They have worked very hard during Covid and over the last two summers to feed the students of our District.  He asked that they be recognized for their hard work and dedication.      

VIII. STAFF/SCHOOL REPORTS  
VIII.A. *Enrollment/Attendance Report - Mr. Jeremey Booher  
VIII.B. CIA Report - Mr. Tony Jury  
VIII.C. Technology/Facilities - Ms. Michelle Lawrence  
VIII.D. Director of Special Education - Ms. Jo Ann McCaughan  
VIII.E. *Superintendent's Report - Mr. Larry Hammond  
VIII.F. *Human Resource Actions  

IX. CONSENT AGENDA  

Order #2021-2097 - Motion Passed:  Motion made to approve the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Hargis Davis and a second by Mrs. Amanda Dunavent.  

4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 	Yes 	
Mr. Hargis Davis 	Yes 	
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 	Yes 	
Mrs. Sonya Giles 	Absent 	
Mr. Chuck Toler 	Yes 	

IX.A. Approve Minutes from the August 12th Emergency Board of Education Board Meeting, the August 17th Regular Board of Education Meeting, the August 18th Special - Tax Hearing Board of Education Meeting and the August 25th Special Board of Education Meeting  
IX.B. Approve Monthly Financial Reports  
IX.C. *Approve Activity Fund Report and Bills  
IX.D. *Approve Monthly Bills  
IX.E. Approve Fundraising Requests  
IX.F. *Approve Field Trip Requests  
IX.G. *Review/Approve Out of School District Applications  
IX.H. Review/Approve Shortened Day for Student  
IX.I. Review/Approve Contractor Agreement between Wild Health Inc.Lab and Gallatin County School District and Laboratory Services Agreement - Wild Health, Inc and Provider - C19 Labs and Wild Health Business Associate HIPAA Act-Agreement  
IX.J. Review/Approve Contract with Counseling and Diagnostic Center  
IX.K. Review/Approve Ohio Valley United Charities (OVUC) proposal to provide funds for five (5) Hotspots for the District  
IX.L. Review/Approve 2022 District Funding Assurances  

X. RECOMMENDED ACTION - NEW BUSINESS  
X.A. Review/Approve Working Budget for 2021-2022 School Year  

Order #2021-2098 - Motion Passed:  Approve Working Budget for 2021-2022 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Hargis Davis and a second by Mr. Chuck Toler.  

4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 	Yes 	
Mr. Hargis Davis 	Yes 	
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 	Yes 	
Mrs. Sonya Giles 	Absent 	
Mr. Chuck Toler 	Yes 	

X.B. Review/Approve Resolution of the Board of Education Regarding Remote Instruction and 21 SS SB SB1  

Order #2021-2099 - Motion Passed:  Motion to Approve Resolution of the Board of Education Regarding Remote Instruction and 21 SS SB SB1 passed with a motion by Mrs. Amanda Dunavent and a second by Mrs. Rebecca Burgett.  

4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 	Yes 	
Mr. Hargis Davis 	Yes 	
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 	Yes 	
Mrs. Sonya Giles 	Absent 	
Mr. Chuck Toler 	Yes 	

X.C. Review/Discuss/Approve SBDM Agenda/Minutes  
 
Discussion: 
NO ACTION TAKEN  
Board Member, Hargis Davis questioned the document on All Freshman Wellness - Health and PE. He asked if each student's BMI was being calculated?  High School Principal, Angie Lewis advised that it is a health project in their freshman year, they are given a website to calculate their BMIs on their own.  No results are given to anyone.   

X.D. *Review/Approve MOA - Gallatin County School District with The Prichard Committee (upper elementary)  

Order #2021-2100 - Motion Passed:  Approve MOA - Gallatin County School District with The Prichard Committee (upper elementary) passed with a motion by Mr. Hargis Davis and a second by Mr. Chuck Toler.  

4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 	Yes 	
Mr. Hargis Davis 	Yes 	
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 	Yes 	
Mrs. Sonya Giles 	Absent 	
Mr. Chuck Toler 	Yes 	

X.E. *Review/Approve Adoption of the Masking Plan/Rubric as an Addendum to the August 12th Board Resolution to be effective October 11th, 2021  
 
Discussion: 
Motion made by Hargis Davis to approve only paragraphs 1, 2, & 5.  NO second motion made; motion died 

X.F. *Review/Approve Vaccine Incentive Payments of $100. to all vaccinated SY 2021-2022 full or part-time school district employees which have received 2 doses of Pfizer or Moderna or single-dose Johnson & Johnson's Janssen.  Eligibility requirements include the full vaccination on or before December 1, 2021.  Gallatin County shall submit a single request to KDE for reimbursement of vaccine incentive payments no later than March 31, 2022.  (Attachment includes additional details)

Order #2021-2101 - Motion Passed:  Motion to Approve Vaccine Incentive Payments of $100. to all vaccinated SY 2021-2022 full or part-time school district employees which have received 2 doses of Pfizer or Moderna or single-dose Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen .  Eligibility requirements include the full vaccination on or before December 1, 2021.  Gallatin County shall submit a single request to KDE for reimbursement of vaccine incentive payments no later than March 31, 2022.  (Attachment includes additional details) passed with a motion by Mr. Hargis Davis and a second by Mr. Chuck Toler.  

3 Yeas - 1 Nays.  
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 	Yes 	
Mr. Hargis Davis 	Yes 	
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 	No 	
Mrs. Sonya Giles 	Absent 	
Mr. Chuck Toler 	Yes 	

X.G. *Review/Approve the Ratification of the District's decision last Friday, September 17th, 2021 to require masks for 10 school days  

Order #2021-2102 - Motion Passed:  Motion to Approve the Ratification of the District's decision last Friday, September 17th, 2021 to require masks for 10 school days passed with a motion by Mrs. Amanda Dunavent and a second by Mr. Chuck Toler.  

3 Yeas - 1 Nays.  
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 	Yes 	
Mr. Hargis Davis 	No 	
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 	Yes 	
Mrs. Sonya Giles 	Absent 	
Mr. Chuck Toler 	Yes 	

X.H. *Review/Approve GCSD Test to Stay Plan  

Order #2021-2103 - Motion Passed:  Approve GCSD Test to Stay Plan passed with a motion by Mrs. Amanda Dunavent and a second by Mr. Hargis Davis.  

4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 	Yes 	
Mr. Hargis Davis 	Yes 	
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 	Yes 	
Mrs. Sonya Giles 	Absent 	
Mr. Chuck Toler 	Yes 	

X.I. *Review/Approve COVID-19 School Operations Plan  
 
Discussion: 
NO ACTION TAKEN 

XI. ADJOURN  

Order #2021-2104 - Motion Passed:  Motion made to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Toler and a second by Mrs. Amanda Dunavent.  

4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 	Yes 	
Mr. Hargis Davis 	Yes 	
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 	Yes 	
Mrs. Sonya Giles 	Absent 	
Mr. Chuck Toler 	Yes 	

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Chairperson

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Superintendent