FLOYD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 24, 2010 – 6:30 P.M.
SOUTH FLOYD MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
HI HAT, KENTUCKY
A G E N D A
1. CHAIR’S WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call/Welcome
B. Reminder for a Request to Speak
C. Moment of Individual Silent Reflection: “Why are we here?”
D. The Adoption of the Agenda
2. SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENT/STAFF/COMMUNITY
ACHIEVEMENTS, REPORT ON STUDENT WORK BY
SOUTH FLOYD MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND
REPORT BY SBDM COUNCILS.
3. COMMUNITY COMMENTS TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
A. Students
B. Parents, PTA/O’s
C. SBDM Councils
D. Classified Employees
E. Certified Employees/FCEA
F. Principals’ Association
G. Members of the Board of Education**
H. Public Comment
4. ACTION OR SPECIAL REPORTS – STUDENT LEARNING
A. Receive Attendance/Enrollment and Health Aide Service Report.
B. Consider Request to Modify Instructional Format at Opportunities Unlimited and to Change School’s Name to “Renaissance Learning Center”.
5. ACTION OR SPECIAL REPORTS – STUDENT SUPPORT
A. Receive Report of the Superintendent.
B. Receive Utility Report for South Floyd Middle/High School.
6. ACTION – BY CONSENT
A. Consider Approval of Minutes.
B. Consider Payment of Bills and Claims.
C. Superintendent’s Report on Personnel:
1. Actions Taken
2. Consider Requests for Leaves-of-Absence
D. Consider Accepting Bids Received for Surplus Maintenance
Vehicles.
E. Consider Standard Purchasing Agreement with Apple, Inc. for Purchasing Additional Items Not Included in KETS Price Contract.
F. Consider Performance Bond of Treasurer for FY 2011.
G. Consider Out-of-State Incentive Trip for Duff Elementary Academic Team to Kings’ Island on June 5, 2010.
H. Consider Facility Request by Danita Johnson for Opportunities Unlimited and McDowell Elementary for Zumba Fitness Classes.
I. Consider School-Wide Fund Raiser Event for Allen Elementary School with Bumblebee Marketing, Inc. for 2010-2011.
J. Consider Position for an Alternative Education Program Monitor for Allen Elementary School for 2010-2011 School Year.
K. Consider Sealed Bids and Contract With Successful Bidder, Pending Board Attorney & KDE Approval for Allen Central High School Wastewater Project.
L. Consider Declaring Property Located at 23 Martin Street, Allen, Kentucky, as Surplus Property and Secure Appraisals.
M. Consider MOA Between Mountain Comprehensive Care Center and
Floyd County Schools SIGHTS Programs for 2010-2011 School Year.
N. Receive Special Education Audit Report from KDE and District
Response.
O. Consider MOA Between Mountain Comprehensive Care Center and
Floyd County Schools for Summer Fun Camp for Summer 2010.
P. Consider Allen Central High School JROTC Trip to Attend the JCLC at Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, Kentucky May 28 – June 1, 2010.
Q. Consider Out-of-State Trip for Betsy Layne High School Math/Science Students to Attend King’s Island Math and Science Day on June 5th, 2010.
R. Consider South Floyd High School’s Football Team Request to Play Out-of-State Game on Friday, September 17, 2010 at Williamson High School.
S. Consider Out-of-State Trip for South Floyd High School Volleyball Team to Volleyball Camp on July 15 – July 18, 2010 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
T. Consider School-Wide Fundraiser for Betsy Layne High School.
U. Consider Local Agreement for Cooperation on Full Utilization of Head Start for School Year 2010-2011 With Big Sandy Area Community Action Program.
V. Consider Commercial Carrier for Out-of-State Trip for Adams Middle School’s 8th Grade Class to King’s Island on June 5, 2010.
W. Consider Facility Request by Kasey Tackett for Allen Central Middle School and Osborne Elementary for Zumba Fitness Classes.
X. Consider Commercial Carrier for Allen Central Middle School Academic Team to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on
June 4-6, 2010.
Y. Consider Membership With Kentucky Educational Development Corporation for 2010-2011.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS (LITIGATION,
PROPERTY, PERSONNEL AND EXPULSIONS) KRS 61.810.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Henry Webb, Superintendent
Floyd County Schools
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm BY Mr. Jeff Stumbo. Let the record show that all board members were present, those being: Mr. Jeff Stumbo, Ms. Linda Gearheart, Dr. Chandra Varia, and M. Rhonda Meade. Also present: Mr. Henry Webb, Superintendent and Mr. Mike Schmitt, Board Attorney arrived at 7:20 PM.
Mr. Stumbo welcomed everyone to the meeting being held at South Floyd High/South Floyd Middle School, this the 24th day of May, 2010. Mr. Stumbo stated that anyone wishing to address the board should sign the clipboard at the front. Mr. Stumbo let the meeting in a moment of silent reflection “Why are we here?”
Mr. Webb read the Agenda into the record stating that the Agenda is as is with the exception that Item 6-H and Item 6-W need to be tabled until more information is received.
ORDER NO. 16642 Agenda
Dr. Varia made the motion and Ms. Gearheart seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as is and tabling Item 6-H and 6-W until further information is received.
There was an affirmative vote by all members present to approve the motion. The motion carried.
Recognition:
PHS in the Archery in Schools National Tournament that was held in Louisville on May 7th & 8th. This year 6,784 student archers in elementary, middle, & high school from 37 states competed in the NASP National Tournament.
Hunter Brown - Adams Middle School student - Middle School National Champion
1st place ranked 8th grader
1st Place in the Middle School Male category in the nation out of 1355 shooters
Awarded the gold bow for his accomplishment
Received a $1,000 scholarship to a college of his choice
McKinley Minix a freshman at Prestonsburg High School 2nd place in the High School
Male category
1st Place in the 9th grade male category
Received a $2,500 scholarship to a college of his choice
.
B. J. Holliday, a 7th grader at Adams Middle School – 4th place in the Middle School Male in the nation out of 1355 shooter
3rd place - 7th grade male in the nation.
Emma George, a 7th grader at Adams Middle School - 30th place in the Middle School Female shooters
15th ranked - 7th grade female in nation
Alexis Younce, a 7th grader at Adams Middle School -47th place in the Middle School Female shooters
21st ranked 7th grade female in nation
The PHS National team was comprised of twenty -two top archery shooters (male & female) from Adams Middle School and Prestonsburg High School accomplishing 16th out of the 104 high school teams in the National Tournament play.
STLP team competitions included student entries from 443 elementary, 270 middle and 213 high schools. Judges determined the best in each group assigned using a category rubric. Allen Elementary, Allen Central High, and South Floyd High were among some 384 showcase projects competing for top honors.
Allen Elementary School - 2nd Place in the Digital Video Feature Film on Surface Mine Reclamation in Kentucky. They are coached by Kenny Caldwell
Allen Central High School - 1st and 2nd Place in Cool Web Tools
And 1st Place in Video Conferencing. The team is coached by Andrea Saddler.
Clyde Hamilton - Regional Engineer Winner in the fall showcase
Osborne Elementary School winning the Historian Award from EncycloMedia
and United Streaming.
South Floyd High School - 1st place Best in Group with “Zoo Crew”. The team is coached by Greg Moore.
Presentation:
Mr. Joe Marson, Principal at South Floyd High School, Mary Margaret Slone teacher at South Floyd High School, Larry Begley Assistant Principal at South Floyd High School, and Denise Isaac teacher at South Floyd High School had a Power Point Presentation on were the school is at and were they want to go. (See attached)
Carolyn Martin, Principal at South Floyd Middle, April Bradford teacher at South Floyd Middle School, Rebecca Morrison teacher at South Floyd Middle School, and Suzy Tackett teacher at Osborne Elementary and Parent representative at South Floyd Middle School had a Power Point Presentation on were the school is at and were they want to go. (See attached)
Those Addressing the Board:
FCEA President Shane Wicker addressed the Board concerning the Web Cast Program and the good things coming from this technology service, asking the board to continue to use the program.
Board Member, Dr. Chandra Varia addressed the Board saying the school was doing very well.
Board Member, Mr. Jeff Stumbo addressed the Board extending thanks to the Technology department and the work they have been doing this weekend in getting everyone up to date on the new e-mail.
NOTE: Mike Schmitt arrived at 7:20 PM
ORDER NO. 16643 Attendance (Item 4-A)
Dr. Varia made the motion and Ms. Meade seconded the motion to receive the attendance/enrollment and health aide service report.
There was an affirmative vote by all board members present to approve the motion. The motion carried.
704 KAR 7:125, KRS 159.030. The End of Year (EOY) average daily attendance (ADA) will determine the district budget for 2010-2011. 8th month attendance for the district is up 2.25% from the 8th month of 208-2009. 8th month attendance is the highest since at least the 2000/2001 school year (the year the district started with STI). Year to date attendance for the district is 93.76% which is up 1.35% from 2008-2009.
ORDER NO. 16644 Renaissance Learning Center (Item 4-B)
Dr. Varia made the motion and Ms. Meade seconded the motion to approve the request to modify the instructional format at Opportunities Unlimited and to change the school’s name to “Renaissance Learning Center”.
There was an affirmative vote by all board members present to approve the motion. The motion carried.
KRS 160.90 – Powers and Duties of the Board, Board Policies 1.111. High School and Middle School students are placed at Opportunities Unlimited (OU) when they do not demonstrate the ability to function academically and/or behaviorally in their home school setting. Traditionally, the student’s placement into OU has been a permanent move, lasting until s/he graduates or drops out of school. Board consent is requested to modify the instructional format at Opportunities Unlimited. By changing the format, students will receive performance-based learning program with individualized interventions and opportunities for credit recovery to increase graduation rates and preparation for post-secondary experiences. In changing the instructional format, this request includes asking for the school’s name to be the Renaissance Learning Center.
ORDER NO. 16645 Superintendent Report (Item 5-A)
Ms. Gearheart made the motion and Dr. Varia seconded the motion to receive the Superintendent report.
There was an affirmative vote by all board members present to approve the motion. The motion carried.
ORDER NO. 16646 Utility Report (Item 5-B)
Ms. Meade made the motion and Ms. Gearheart seconded the motion to receive the utility report for South Floyd Middle/High School.
There was an affirmative vote by all board members present to approve the motion. The motion carried.
Receive Utility Report for South Floyd High/Middle School
Fiscal Budgetary Impact:
2007/2008 SY (July 07 – June 08) $156,974.50
2008/2009 SY (July 08 – June 09) $189,512.62
ORDER NO. 16647 May 3rd Board Meeting Minutes (Item 6-A)
Dr. Varia made the motion and Ms. Gearheart seconded the motion to approve the minutes for the Special Board meeting held May 3, 2010 at Osborne Elementary.
There was an affirmative vote by all board members present to approve the motion. The motion carried.
ORDER NO. 16648 May 7th Board Meeting Minutes (Item 6-A)
Dr. Varia made the motion and Ms. Gearheart seconded the motion to approve the minutes for the Special Board meeting held May 7, 2010 at May Valley Elementary.
There was an affirmative vote by all board members present to approve the motion. The motion carried.
ORDER NO. 16649 Bills and Claims (Item 6-B)
Dr. Varia made the motion and Ms. Gearheart seconded the motion to approve the payment of bills and claims.
There was an affirmative vote by all board members present to approve the motion. The motion carried.
Warrant #043010 $3,899,711.88
Warrant #051410 $ 267,247.66
Warrant #051510 $ 269,780.36
Warrant #052110 $ 127,663.43
Warrant #052210 $ 91,011.67
EMPLOYEE REQUESTS FOR LEAVE
*The Superintendent recommends approval of the following requests for leave.
NAME / TYPE OF LEAVE REQUESTED / DATES / TYPE OFEMPLOYEE
Bonita Griffith / Family Medical Leave / 05/17/2010 - 05/24/2010 / Classified
Linda Wallen / Family Medical Leave / 03/15/2010 - 06/11/2010 / Certified
Jennifer Wells / Family Medical Leave / 04/26/2010 - 06/30/2010 / Certified
Ruth Patterson / Family Medical Leave / 04/06/2010 - 04/13/2010 / Certified
Carla Hall / Unpaid Childrearing Leave / 04/13/2010 - 06/30/2010 / Classified
Stephanie Little / Family Medical Leave / 05/13/2010 - 06/01/2010 / Certified
Carolin Slone / Family Medical Leave / 04/14/2010 - 06/30/2010 / Classified
ORDER NO. 16650 Personnel Action (Item 6-C)
Dr. Varia made the motion and Ms. Gearheart seconded the motion to approve the personnel action and leaves of absence.
There was an affirmative vote by all board members present to approve the motion. The motion carried.
Superintendent Henry L. Webb is giving notice of personnel actions that have taken place since the last regular board meeting.
CERTIFIED RETIREMENTS:
1. Rita Crisp, Teacher at Allen Elementary School, effective June 30, 2010.
2. Debbie Daniels, MOA Teacher, effective June 30, 2010.
3. Rita Caudill, Teacher at Osborne Elementary School, effective July 1, 2010.
CERTIFIED NON-RENEWALS:
The following certified employees have received notification that their contracts will not be renewed for the 2010-2011 school year:
1. Lea Bentley
2. Jeremy Daniels
3. Wendy Davis
4. Ebony Floyd
5. Amy Hall
6. Megan Hall
7. Brittany Hammonds
8. Christian Hinman
9. Miranda Johnson
10. Talila Kidd
11. Judy Marshall
12. Vicki Morgan
13. Billie O’Quinn
14. Danny O’Quinn
15. Lillian Osborne
16. Lucy Reynolds
17. Tasha Rice
18. Lacy Thacker-Rhoton
19. Andrea Sadler
20. William Watts
21. Melissa Williams
22. Kellie Wolford
CERTIFIED SUBSTITUTES:
1. Evan Chaffin, Emergency, effective April 15, 2010.
2. Terri Conn, Emergency, effective April 15, 2010.