Board of Education Special Meeting
June 22, 2026 6:00 PM ET (5:00 CT)
634 N. Mulberry Street
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Attendance Taken at : 6:00 PM

Present Board Members:

Mr. Paul Godfrey

Ms. Heather Sharpensteen

Mr. Guy Wallace

Mrs. Brandy Armstrong

Absent Board Members:

Mrs. Kimbley Iman

I. Call to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

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III. Consideration of Approval of Board Meeting Agenda

Order #13545 - Motion Passed: APPROVE BOARD MEETING AGENDA passed with a motion by Mrs. Brandy Armstrong and a second by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen.

IV. Recognition of Guests and Special Accomplishments

A. Gatton Academy - Isabelle "Z" Anderson

Rationale:

Isabelle "Z" Anderson has been accepted to The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University.

Discussion:

Mr. Travis Thompson introduced Isabelle "Z" Anderson and gave a description of her accomplishments.

V. Approve Consent Agenda

Order #13546 - Motion Passed: APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA passed with a motion by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen and a second by Mr. Guy Wallace.

Discussion:

Mr. Paul Mullins discussed the Student ID Badge projected and asked Mr. Travis Gay to share some details. 

A. Approve Fundraisers

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B. Acknowledge receipt of the Personnel Actions that have taken place since the last Board Meeting and Employee Recognitions

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C. Approve Board Meeting Minutes

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D. Acknowledge Receipt of SBDM Minute Reports

Rationale:

Attached are the SBDM Written Reports from Elizabethtown High School, Helmwood Heights Elementary, Morningside Elementary, TK Stone and Panther Academy for review.

E. Approve the Treasurer's Monthly Financial Report and Payment of Bills and Claims

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F. Approve Summary of Payments No. 15

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G. Acknowledge Receipt of Departmental and School Updates

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H. Approve GRREC Membership Intent

I. Approve Job Description Revisions

Rationale:

Please see the attached original Job Descriptions and Draft Job Descriptions for Approval. 

J. Approve TK Stone Stipends to be paid with Section VI/SBDM Funds

Rationale:

Please see the attached letter from Hope Janes, Principal of T.K. Stone Middle School, requesting stipends to be paid from TK Stone's Section VI Funds for History Club and Sources of Strength

K. Approve Contract for O. & M. Services

Rationale:

Please see attached.

L. Approve MOA with Central Kentucky Community Action

M. Approve MOA with Heuser Hearing Institute

N. Approve Valley View Start/End Time Change for 2026-2027

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O. Approve KDE Waiver

P. Approve Salary Schedule Revision

Q. Approve Extra Service Salary Schedule Revision

R. Approve the Fidelity Bond of the Treasurer

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S. Approve Student ID/Badge Project

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T. Approve Contract for Pest Control Service

U. Approve MOA between EIS and Central Kentucky Head Start

V. Approve Emergency Teaching Certifications

Rationale:

Mrs. Derisa Hindle is requesting approval for an Emergency Teaching Certification for a Middle School Science Teacher and a Middle School ELA Teacher. The best candidate for the middle school science position is a certified Special Education teacher who is extending his certification to Middle School Science and is working to meet the requirements of the Highly Qualified certification application. The best candidate for the Middle School ELA Teacher is an applicant who served in this role during the past school year and has positive relationships with the students and staff. She is currently working to complete the prerequisites for entrance into a Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program. 

W. Approve Surplus of District Fleet Vehicle

Rationale:

Elizabethtown Board of Education requests to surplus the following due to accident and insurance totaling the vehicle:

 2023 GMC Acadia, VIN #1GKKNLLSOPZ243407, Asset Tag #: 12716

X. Approve Capital Funds Request - HVAC Repair

Rationale:

HVAC Repairs - Not to exceed $250,000. 

Y. Approve Bus Driver Training Pay Update

Rationale:

In order to be competitive with other Districts and in compliance with

• Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.)
• Kentucky Wage and Hour Laws (KRS Chapter 337)

Z. Approve Purchase of District Fleet Vehicle

VI. Action Items

A. Consideration of Approval of Board Policy and Procedure Revisions/Updates and Receipt of and Review of Board Policies

Order #13547 - Motion Passed: Approve Board Policy Revisions/Updates and Receipt and Review of Board Procedures passed with a motion by Mr. Guy Wallace and a second by Ms. Heather Sharpensteen.

Rationale:

Please review and approve the proposed revisions from KSBA Board Policies and Procedures and the suggested revisions from staff.

Discussion:

Mr. Paul Mullins discussed this item. He reminded the Board this is the First of two readings for the update. 

VII. New Business

Discussion:

No new business. 

VIII. Presentations

A. Department Update - Facility Update

Discussion:

Mr. Tim Mudd and Mr. Tim Vowels presented to the Board about the 2026 District Facility Improvements. Mr. Mullins added that some of the HVAC units being replaced should have been replaced years ago. These replacements will put us on a manageable replacement plan. Mr. Mudd offered to answer questions. 

B. Departmental Update - Gifted and Talented

Discussion:

Ms. Renee Lackey presented a GT update to the Board and offered to answer Board questions.

IX. Superintendent's Comments

X. Public Comment

Discussion:

None. 

XI. Executive Session For The Purpose of Discussing Specific Matters as Outlined in KRS 61.810 (if needed)

XII. Adjournment

Order #13548 - Motion Passed: Adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Guy Wallace and a second by Mrs. Brandy Armstrong.