Board of Education Regular Meeting
February 16, 2023 6:00 PM
Walton-Verona Early Childhood Center 
ECC Commons 
18 School Road 
Walton, KY 41094

I. Routine Business  
I.A. Call to Order  - Meeting was called to order @6:00 PM by Ms. Heather Stewart, Chairperson

I.B. Pledge of Allegiance  

I.C. Roll Call  
Attendance Taken at 6:00 PM: 
Present Board Members:   
Mr. James Dixon 
Ms. Megan Jones
Mrs. Aubrey Ryan 
Ms. Heather Stewart 
Mr. David Turner  

The following people were in attendance: Dr. Baker, Eric Morwessel, John Thompson, David Hincks, Michelle, Gregg, Jolie Lehmkuhl, Jennifer Cook, Brittany Robinson, Luke Patterson, Caitlyn Gottshall, Rob Hartman, Adam Nash, Gabe Brown, Tracy Bazsika & Kate McCay
 
I.D. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #23-1689 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. David Turner and a second by Mr. James Dixon.  
5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

II. Informational Items  
II.A. Spotlight Report - ChatGPT  -Tracy Bazsika introduced ChatGPT, shared pros and cons, gave examples of its usefulness to teachers, and explained the quickly evolving field of AI.

II.B. Principals/ECC/Bridge Report  -Mr. Patterson reviewed winter MAP averages and upcoming Reading & Math nights at the Elementary.  Mr. Morwessel also shared Winter MAP averages. Mr. Nash explained the new scheduling plan, upcoming ACT, Senior Shadowing and Trauma Informed Care Notifications. Mrs. Gottshall reviewed ECC numbers and upcoming reading night. Mr. Hartman shared Bridge numbers.

Updated Attendance:   
Ms. Megan Jones was updated to absent at: 6:47 PM  

II.C. Attendance/Enrollment Report  -Mr. Hartman discussed enrollment, next month will cover two attendance months. 

II.D. Construction Report  -Athletic fitness center moved to the Archery Building.

II.E. Personnel -Reviewed by Board Members

II.F. Other  -Dr. Baker shared information regarding stomach bug at the Elementary, thankfully not enough out for an NTI day. MS initial verbal PIMSER report was positive, written report to follow.
KSBA Annual Conference is next week. New apartment proposed Zoning change on Beaver Road has been delayed.

II.G. Audience of Citizens  -Mr. Hincks addressed the Board asking for some fencing and locked gates around the tennis courts located at the Complex in order to keep the tennis club active during construction. Major Brown congratulated the new Board Members, expressed the need to meet with community leaders and devise an Emergency/Crisis plan for the City of Walton, and asked the Board to be aware of Senate Bill 50.

III. Recommended Board Motions  
III.A. Approval of the Minutes - January 26, 2023  
Order #23-1690 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Minutes - January 26, 2023 passed with a motion by Mrs. Aubrey Ryan and a second by Mr. James Dixon.  
4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

III.B. Approval of Superintendent's Expense Report  
Order #23-1691 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Superintendent's Expense Report passed with a motion by Mr. David Turner and a second by Mrs. Aubrey Ryan.  
4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

III.C. Approval of the Treasurer's Report  
Order #23-1692 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report passed with a motion by Mr. James Dixon and a second by Mr. David Turner.  
4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

Treasurer's Report	
Month Ending:	1/31/2023	
Beginning Balance:	$        12,059,294.90 	
Receipts:	$          1,197,339.96 	
Expenditures:	$        (1,886,571.53)	
Ending Balance:	$        11,370,063.33 	

III.D. Approval of the Orders of the Treasurer (bills)  
Order #23-1693 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Orders of the Treasurer (bills) passed with a motion by Mrs. Aubrey Ryan and a second by Mr. James Dixon.  
4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

III.E. Approval of 2023-2024 Student Accident Policy-Plan 4 Scheduled Benefit Coverage and Catastrophic Coverage for All Students  
Order #23-1694 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2023-2024 Student Accident Policy-Plan 4 Scheduled Benefit Coverage and Catastrophic Coverage for All Students passed with a motion by Mr. David Turner and a second by Mrs. Aubrey Ryan.  
4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

III.F. Approval of Extended Disability Leave (see Personnel-employee # 1217)  
Order #23-1695 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Disability Leave (see Personnel-employee # 1217) passed with a motion by Mr. David Turner and a second by Mr. James Dixon.  
4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

III.G. Approval of Field Trips  
Order #23-1696 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Field Trips passed with a motion by Mrs. Aubrey Ryan and a second by Mr. James Dixon.  
4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

III.H. Adjournment  
Order #23-1697 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting @ 7:20 PM passed with a motion by Mr. James Dixon and a second by Mr. David Turner.  
4 Yeas - 0 Nays.  

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Chairperson

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Secretary