The Breckinridge County Board of Education met for their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. local time at the Breckinridge County Board of Education Central Office.
#131. CALL TO ORDER
Superintendent Janet Meeks called the meeting to order for the purpose of organization of the board.
#132. RECOGNIZE BOARD MEMBERS’ YEARS OF SERVICE
Superintendent Janet Meeks recognized Tonia Saettel’s five years of service, Joy Campbell’s six years of service, Vanessa Lucas’s six years of service, Jeremy Mattingly’s two years of service, and Rick Taylor as a new board member.
No action required by the board.
#133. ORGANIZATION OF BOARD
Mrs. Campbell made a nomination for Mrs. Tonia Saettel for Board Chairperson, Mrs. Vanessa Lucas as Vice-Chairperson, and Mr. Michael Moreland as both Secretary and Treasurer.
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mr. Taylor to cease nominations.
Motion carried 4-0.
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mr. Taylor to accept by acclamation Mrs. Tonia Saettel as Board Chairperson, Mrs. Vanessa Lucas as Vice-Chairperson, and Mr. Michael Moreland as both Secretary and Treasurer.
Motion carried 4-0.
#134. ROLL CALL
The following members were present: Mrs. Vanessa Lucas, Mrs. Tonia Saettel, Mr. Rick Taylor, and Mrs. Joy Campbell. Mr. Jeremy Mattingly was absent.
#135. AGENDA REVISIONS/ADDITIONS
No agenda revisions or additions.
#136. RECESS REGULAR MEETING
Chairman Saettel recessed the regular meeting of the Board of Education for the purpose of calling to order the Regular Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Breckinridge County School District Finance Corporation.
#137. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chairman Saettel reconvened the regular meeting of the Breckinridge County Board of Education.
#138. STUDENT RECOGNITION
Dr. Meeks recognized the 7th grade Lady Tiger basketball team for winning the GRVC Conference. In addition, Dr. Meeks recognized several STLP teams from BJES, CES, HES, and BCMS who will be competing at state. IES also has an upcoming digital competition with their STLP group.
No action required by the board.
#139. ROUTINE CONSENT ACTIONS
A. Approve minutes – Regular Meeting December 8, 2016
B. Approve treasurer’s orders
C. Approve payment of bills
D. Approve submission for Crusade for Children Grant
E. Approve to apply for Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants
F. Approve to apply for United Way of Central Kentucky Community Investment Grant
G. Approve to apply for Born Learning Academy Grant
H. Approve reciprocal contracts with surrounding districts for the 2017-2018
school year
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mr. Taylor to approve routine consent actions.
Motion carried 4-0.
#140. HEAD START REPORT
Jarrod Brockman, Head Start/Preschool Director, presented his report stating that the program is in the process of completing their self-assessment. Mr. Brockman also noted that attendance has been flat and that a letter will be sent to families reinforcing the importance of regular school attendance.
No action required by the board.
#141. APPROVE ADD CHANGE ORDER 8-2 TO QUALITY GLASS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $540.00
Moved by Mrs. Lucas and seconded by Mrs. Campbell to approve add change order 8-2 to Quality Glass in the amount of $540.00.
Motion carried 4-0.
#142. APPROVE DEDUCT CHANGE ORDER 8-3-1 TO SHAFFNER HEANEY
ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $540.00
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Lucas to approve deduct change order 8-3-1 to Shaffner Heaney Associates, Inc. in the amount of $540.00.
Motion carried 4-0.
#143. APPROVE BG-5 PROJECT CLOSE OUT FOR IES LAND ACQUISITION
Moved by Mr. Taylor and seconded by Mrs. Lucas to approve BG-5 project close out for IES land acquisition.
Motion carried 4-0.
#144. APPROVE BG-5 PROJECT CLOSE OUT FOR HES LAND ACQUISITION
Moved by Mr. Taylor and seconded by Mrs. Campbell to approve BG-5 project close out for HES land acquisition.
Motion carried 4-0.
#145. ESTABLISH REGULAR MEETING DATE, TIME, AND PLACE OF
BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Moved by Mrs. Lucas and seconded by Mrs. Campbell to have the regular meeting of the Board of Education on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. local time at the Board of Education Central Office. The only exception will be for the month of February which will have its meeting on Thursday, February 2, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. local time at the Board of Education Central Office.
Motion carried 4-0.
#146. APPROVE REPORT OF YEARLY ASSESSMENT OF THE NUTRITIONAL
AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ENVIRONMENT AND RECOMMENDATION
FOR IMPROVEMENT
Debbie Webster, Food Service Director, presented a report on the District’s nutrition and physical activity. The report detailed information concerning School Breakfast, School Lunch, and the Summer Food Service Program.
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mr. Taylor to approve report of Yearly Assessment of the Nutritional and Physical Activity Environment and Recommendation for Improvement.
Motion carried 4-0.
#147. APPROVE THE 2017-2018 DRAFT BUDGET
Michael Moreland, Finance Director, presented the 2017-2018 Draft Budget.
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Lucas to approve the 2017-2018 Draft Budget.
Motion carried 4-0.
#148. APPROVE BOARD ATTENDANCE TO THE KSBA ANNUAL CONFERENCE FEBRUARY 24-26, 2017 IN LOUISVILLE
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Lucas to approve board attendance to the KSBA Annual Conference February 24-26, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Motion carried 4-0.
#149. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Acknowledgment of Personnel Actions (all personnel actions are subject to all completed paperwork, certifications, etc.)
1. employed:
a) Brittany Fowler as K-5 teacher @ BJES effective January 2, 2017
b) Tina Shrewsberry as ESS teacher @ BCHS
c) Alyssa Coomes, Deborah Sanders, and Kayla Board as substitute teachers
d) Brittany Fowler as ESS teacher @ BJES
e) Charles Ronnie Mattingly as classified substitute
2. resignation(s):
a) Jonathan Bennett as teacher @ BCHS effective December 31, 2016
No action required by the Board.
#150. BCEA/BCESP REPRESENTATIVES
No Report.
#151. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Meeks shared the quarterly newsletter. The newsletter showcases some of the wonderful celebrations at each of the district’s schools and will be available online, in each of our schools, and throughout the county in area businesses.
Dr. Meeks also noted that there will be no school Monday, January 16, 2017.
No action required by the board.
#152. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Mr. Taylor and seconded by Mrs. Campbell to adjourn Board meeting.
Motion carried 4-0.