The Breckinridge County Board of Education met for a regularmeeting on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. local time at the Breckinridge County Board of Education Central Office.
#235. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Tonia Saettel called the meeting to order.
#236. ROLL CALL
The following members were present: Mrs. Tonia Saettel, Mrs. Vanessa Lucas,Mrs. Joy Campbell, Mr. Rick Taylor, and Mr. Jeremy Mattingly.
#237. ROUTINE CONSENT ACTIONS
A. Approve minutes – Regular Meeting April 11, 2018
B. Approve treasurer’s orders
- Approve payment of bills
- Approve to apply for a Mental Health Awareness Training Grant sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Approve Head Start Supplemental Grant
- Approve Board Members to attend the KSBA 12th Annual Federal and State Law Update
- Approve bond of the treasurer and bookkeepers in the amount required by KRS 160.560 and 702 KAR 3:080
- Approve Fundraiser requests for 2018-2019 school year
F. Approve 2018-2019 school budgets as required by 702 KAR 3:130
G. Declare technology equipment as surplus and approve disposal according to
KRS Regulations
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mr. Mattingly to approve routine consent action items.
All members voted aye.
#238. STUDENT RECOGNITION
Custer Elementary Community Service Club presented an overview of the group’s activities from the school year including their efforts at the Feeding America Volunteer Center.
Dr. Carter recognized groups from around the District including BCHS students, Julia Mattingly and Alex Burke, for being accepted into the 2018 Governor’s Scholars Program.
Dr. Carter also recognized BCHS Curriculum Specialist, Amy Flood, and Custer Elementary FMD teacher, Justin Arnold, for becoming a Google Certified Trainer.
No action required by the board.
#239. HEAD START REPORT
Jarrod Brockman, Head Start/Preschool Director, presented his report stating that
during the month of April, several staff attended the Kentucky Head Start conference and had the opportunity to meet the Region IV Manager. In addition, several classed took field trips to the Louisville Zoo. Finally, Head Start announced they are releasing funds for a 2.6% COLA increase.
No action required by the board.
#240. HEAR REPORTS FROM BJES AND CES PRINCIPALS-MICHAEL
BROADBENT AND JAMES LUTTRELL
BJES Principal, Michael Broardbent, discussed celebrations from the school year, which included parent volunteerism and community involvement. Dr. Broadbent also discussed growth areas that included a Chromebook initiative gap reduction.
CES Principal, James Luttrell, discussed celebrations from the school year, which included solid MAP results and saw the 5th grade achieve 100% on grade level for reading. Mr. Luttrell also discussed goals that included improved literacy school-wide and developing charactertics of grit and perseverance.
No action required by the board.
#241. APPROVE BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROFILE OF A
GRADUATE AND NEW MISSION/VISION STATEMENTS
Moved by Mrs. Lucas and seconded by Mr. Taylor to approve Breckinridge County School District Profile of a Graduate and New Mission/Vision Statements.
All members voted aye.
#242. HEAR SUPERINTENDENT CAPSTONE PRESENTATION AS REQUIRED
BY KENTUCKY’S NEW SUPERINTENDENT TRAINING PROGRAM
Dr. Carter discussed the goals of the Capstone Project and discussed his goals for the Breckinridge County School District. In addition, Dr. Carter gave an overview of the Superintendent Standards developed by the project
No action required by the board.
#243. APPROVE LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR FOR
MELANIE BOARD
Moved by Mr. Taylor and seconded by Mrs. Lucas to approve leave of absence for the 2018-2019 school year for Melanie Board.
All members voted aye.
#244. APPROVE EXTENDED DISABILITY LEAVE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR FOR LINDA DYER
Moved by Mrs. Lucas and seconded by Mr. Taylor to approve extended disability leave for the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year for Linda Dyer.
All members voted aye.
#245. APPROVE SBDM FINAL ALLOCATIONS TO SCHOOL COUNCILS
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mr. Taylor to approve SBDM Final Allocations to School Councils.
All members voted aye.
#246. DISCUSS SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION
Mrs. Saettel led a discussion on the Superintendent Evaluation process and the standards in which they will evaluate Dr. Carter.
No action required by the board.
#247. UPDATE ON ATC AND HES CONSTUCTION
Donna Farmer and Norm Leigh discussed updates to the Hardinsburg Elementary School and Area Technology Center Projects.
No action required by the board.
#248. APPROVE STILES, CARTER & ASSOCIATES FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR
2017-2018 IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,500.00
Moved by Mr. Mattingly and seconded by Mr. Taylor to approve Stiles, Carter & Associates for audit services for 2017-2018 in the amount of $16,500.00.
All members voted aye.
#249. APPROVE BIDS FOR YEARBOOKS, SCHOOL PICTURES, AND
CONCESSIONS
Moved by Mrs. Lucas and seconded by Mrs. Campbell to approve the district recommended bids that includes items bid from GRREC, state contract, AEPA, and KPC.
All members voted aye.
#250. APPROVE BIDS FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION, FIRE ALARMS, CLOCKS,
AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Moved by Mrs. Lucas and seconded by Mr. Mattingly to approve bids for garbage collection, fire alarms, clocks, and fire extinguishers.
All members voted aye.
#251. APPROVE AUCTION SERVICES FOR SURPLUS ITEMS OUT OF THE OLD
IRVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Moved by Mr. Taylor and seconded by Mr. Mattingly to approve Barr Reality Company for auction services for surplus items out of the old Irvington Elementary School.
All members voted aye.
#252. APPROVE ENTERING INTO CONTRACT WITH BRECKINRIDGE
COUNTY FISCAL COURT FOR PAROCHIAL TRANSPORTATION
FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Lucas to approve entering into contract with Breckinridge County Fiscal Court for Parochial Transportation for the 2018-2019 school year.
All members voted aye.
#253. APPROVE ALA-CARTE ITEMS AND ADULT PRICES FOR ALL SCHOOLS
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mr. Taylor to approve ala-carte items and adult prices for all schools.
All members voted aye.
#254. APPROVE CERTIFIED, CLASSIFIED, AND EXTRA SERVICE SALARY
SCHEDULES FOR 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
Moved by Mr. Taylor and seconded by Mrs. Lucas to approve Certified, Classified, and Extra Service Salary Schedules for 2018-2019 school year.
All members voted aye.
#255. APPROVE 2018-2019 TENTATIVE BUDGET
Michael Moreland, Chief Financial Officer, presented the 2017-2018 Tentative Budget.
Moved by Mrs. Lucas and seconded by Mr. Taylor to approve the 2018-2019 Tentative Budget.
All members voted aye.
#256. SET SPECIAL CALLED MEETING DATE FOR JUNE TO CLOSE OUT THE
2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR
Chairperson Tonia Saettel set the end-of-year special called meeting for June 29, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. central time at the Board of Education Central Office to close out the 2017-2018 fiscal year.
No action required by the board.
#257. APPROVE REVISED 2018-2019 CERTIFIED EVALUATION PLAN
Moved by Mrs. Lucas and seconded by Mrs. Campbell to approve revised 2018-2019 Certified Evaluation Plan.
All members voted aye.
#258. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Superintendent informs the Board of Personnel Actions Taken Since the Last Board Meeting (all personnel actions are subject to all completed paperwork, certifications, etc.)
1. employed:
a)Randall Lyons as District Wide Bus Driver effective April 24, 2018
b)Ashley Tucker as Instructional Assistant at BJES effective August 9, 2018
c)Angel Mathis, Deborah Lucas, Richard Radaszewski, and Jo Ann Lyons as classified substitutes
d)Jennifer O’Reilly as District Wide ESS Summer School Coordinator
e)Carletta Hale, Kimberly Carman and Patricia Cox as District Wide ESS Summer School Instructional Assistants
f)Sandra Critchelow as District Wide ESS Summer School Sub Teacher and District Wide ESS Summer School Instructional Assistant
g)Gabrey Travis, Emma Martin, Shannon Tabor, Elizabeth Cain, Laura Scobee, David Roach and Lauren Sebastian as District Wide ESS Summer School Teachers
h)Abbie Hutchison and Vanda White as substitute teachers
2. transfer(s):
a) Katie Staples from Teacher at IES to District Wide Head
Start/Preschool Teacher at IES effective July 1, 2018
b) Tara Greenwell from Head Start Preschool Health Services
Coordinator/Nurse to District Wide School Nurse effective 7/1/18.
3. retirement(s):
a) Kim Hunt as Receptionist at BCMS effective October 1, 2018
b) Susan Flamion as Teacher at CES effective June 1, 2018
c) Dennice Smith as Speech Language Pathologist at IES effective July
1, 2018
d) Mary Ann Tate as District Wide Bus Driver and Computer
Maintenance Technician effective March 1, 2018
4. resignations(s)
a) Rhonda Priest as School Secretary/Attendance at BCMS effective
June 20, 2018
b) Lowell Whitworth as District Wide Bus Driver effective June 30,
2018
c) Neill Brooks as District Wide Bus Driver effective June 30,
2018
5. Issued Letters of Reasonable Assurance
No action required by the Board.
#259. BCEA/BCESP REPRESENTATIVES
BCEA Representative, John Whipple, wished the organization’s thanks to Dr. Carter and the Board of Education for their support during the most recent legislative session.
No action required by the Board.
#260. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Carter communicated to the board that students and staff are working hard to close out the 2017-2018. Dr. Carter reviewed some key upcoming dates, which included the BCHS Spring Revue, BCATC Awards Ceremony, and the Breckinridge County Spring Musical.
Dr. Carter also congratulated Keeley Ruskowski for graduating from the Gatton Academy at Western Kentucky University. Dr. Carter also congratulated the twenty-one BCHS students who participated in the Student Leadership Challenge.
No action required by the Board.
#261. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Mr. Taylorand seconded by Mr. Mattingly to adjourn board meeting.
All members voted aye.