RECORD OF BOARD PROCEEDINGS
(MINUTES)
Georgetown, Ky., March 11, 20 14
The Scott County Board of Education met at Great Crossing Office Complex at 6:30 o'clock P.M. on the 11th day of March , 20 14, with the following members present:
(1) Rebecca W. Sams (2) Dr. Roger A. Ward 3) Jo Anna Fryman
(4) Jennifer Holbert (5) Robert H. Conway
Regular Board Meeting
(Meeting 7)
1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dr. Roger Ward.
2. WELCOME: Dr. Ward welcomed everyone.
3. VISION STATEMENT – Ms. Holbert read, “We exist to ensure the best education for every student in Scott County Schools and to create a collaborative culture to ensure student learning”.
4. APPROVE AGENDA: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, it was moved by Ms. Sams and seconded by Ms. Holbert that the Board approve the amended agenda by moving item #19 Consent Items for Fees to be placed before item #14 Consent of Common Carriers.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Randy Cutright gave a brief overview.
6. APPROVAL OF CURRENT BILLS: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, it was moved by Ms. Holbert and seconded by Ms. Sams that the current bills be paid as listed below.
Motion carried unanimously.
Check #’s Amount
659267-659288 26,629.36
65334-65338 EFT’s 594.34
659289-659315 170,394.23
65339-65343 EFT’s 458.12
659317-659328 6,449.98
659330-659355 50,841.88
659356 67.00
659358-659367 222,807.22
659368 4,014.00
659387-659511 1,051,385.37
FOOD SERVICE
Check #’s
659266 29,842.33
659316 13,032.98
659329 27,776.73
659357 42,764.26
659369-659386 46,204.86
7. SPOTLIGHT: SCHS Bowling Team win State Championship and State Wrestling Tournament: Superintendent Patricia Putty said we like to celebrate student achievement! Bowling has been a Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) sanctioned sport for three years and we hold two of the State Championships! Coach Joni Cook introduced the assistant coaches Tom Doyle and Carl Goodpaster. Mrs. Cook bragged on the students and the great year they have had. Superintendent Putty introduced each student and gave them a certificate. Each student told their grade level and highest bowling score they had this year: Braxton Hatton, Chad Gilbert, Colton Abbott, Christian Flynn, Curtis Everman, Samuel Wilson, Trevor Sisomxuine, Zander Neitzel, Mason Rucker, Daekwon Christopher, Evan Queen, Tyler Goodpaster, Austin Hayes, and Quincy McKinney. Superintendent Putty said she is very proud of the students. We also appreciate the commitment of the parents. The Superintendent gave a special thanks to the coaches for giving of their time.
Wrestling State Tournament: Superintendent Putty introduced middle school students that participated in the Wrestling State Tournament. Chase Yost from RSMS placed 4th in the State Tournament and Ryan Harrison from SCMS won both district and regional titles and competed in the State Tournament as well. Mrs. Putty said it was awesome for the boys to go to State level and presented certificates to Chase and Ryan. We are proud of you all.
8. DIALOGUE FOR BOARD MEMBERS WITH PRESCHOOL: Mrs. Putty shared with the Board how proud she is of the Preschool. She encouraged the Board to go see a preschool classroom; you will walk away with a smile on your face.
Principal Jennifer Smith and teachers - Clyde Wilkins, Danielle Roark, Angela Parker, and Nickea Tye shared the screening process for three and four year olds to attend the Preschool. There are 376 students enrolled at this time. There is also a Preschool class at Northern Elementary. All of our Preschool teachers are Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) certified teachers. They have three Speech Therapists, Special Ed teachers, and a School Psychologist that help with evaluations. Family Resource Coordinator Scott Turner works to meet needs for the families. Home visits are done to give support to the families with a minimum of two visits a year. The students are assessed for growth and the data is sent to the State twice a year. The student’s progress is reported to parents. The teachers have transition meetings for students going on to kindergarten. This helps the kindergarten teacher be ready for the student coming to them and know the needs of the student. The Preschool invited the elementary schools to come to their kindergarten registration. It was a great success. They registered 75 students for kindergarten. The Preschool likes to build relationships with the community and this gives students opportunities they would not have. We are about hands on activities and build relationships. Mrs. Smith invited everyone to come see the murals. It is so much warmer for people and a wonderful atmosphere; it brightens your day to see them. There are interactive things on the walls for the students.
Dr. Ward asked the greatest need at the Preschool. We need to make the building better for special needs students; like a quiet room, etc. and adding on more classrooms.
Matt Thompson added he hopes the Board can visit the Preschool. You can see the love the teachers have for the students and they have a great environment for the students.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT: No one signed-in to make comments.
10. PERSONNEL REPORT: EMPLOYED: (Certified): Mark Wickersham, Director of Safety; Substitute Teachers – Dana Villagomez-Angon, Lindsay Birdsong, Dannica Burson, Daniel Chick, Nathaniel Corkins, Stephanie “Joy” Cudd, Jessica Euler, Crystal Farrar, Amanda Kincaid, Hayley Minogue, Lydia Moore, Marcus Pernell, Roger Pollard, Derek Rafeldt, Jensen Wainscott, Zach Thomas, Samantha Walker, Mary Bishop, Clarissa Campbell, Tina Justice; Derek Rafeldt, Head Boys Lacrosse Coach at SCHS; Ian Biggs, Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach at SCHS; Hayley Minogue, Assistant Girls Lacrosse Coach at SCHS; Taylor Jolly, Assistant Cheerleading Coach at SCHS; Deborah Tierney, Preschool Teacher; Scott Bruins, Teacher at SCHS. (Classified): Substitute Aides – Dana Villagomez-Angon, Dannica Burson, Brittany Calvert, Nathaniel Corkins, Crystal Farrar, Alexis Hardin, Taylor Jolly, Roger Pollard, Samantha Walker, Priscilla Walls, Amy Widick, Tina Justice, Kayla Burger, ESS Assistant at AME; Jamie VanNess, Bus Monitor; Anita Elam, Substitute Food Service Nutrition Aide. TRANSFERS: (Classified) – Edward Rawlings, from Bus Driver to Bus Monitor (2-20-14); Cathleen Worthington, from Food Service at Northern to Garth; Karen McClure, from Food Service at Northern To Eastern; Lisa Fentress, from Food Service at Northern to RSMS; Bertha Vires, from Food Service at Western to Northern; Colleen Greenfield, from Food Service at RSMS to Western; Kasie Pulliam, from Food Service Substitute for District to Northern; Denise Smith, from Food Service at Eastern to Northern; Jenna Hunt, from Substitute to Food Service Administrative Assistant; Barbara Bowen, from Substitute to Food Service Nutrition Aide. SUSPENDED WITH PAY: Miguel Cortez, Bus Driver (2-11-14 to 2-17-14); Edward Rawlings, Bus Driver (2-14-14 to 2-19-14). RETIREMENT: Anita Woods, Health Services Manager (2-25-14). RESIGNATIONS: (Certified) - Kristine Hoskins, Substitute Teacher (3-1-14). (Classified) – Wendy Ulloa, Bus Driver (1-27-14); Jeffrey True, Mechanic (1-24-14); Miguel Cortez, Bus Driver (2-17-14): Lana Tilley, Aide at RSMS (2-14-14); Ashley Farno Knight, After School Program at Garth (3-4-14). DECEASED: Phillip Breeding, Maintenance (2-28-14). REQUESTED EDUCATIONAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Shanna Patton, Teacher at SCHS (5-9-14 to 5-22-14). REQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE: (Certified) – Lindsay Kirk, Teacher at Southern 10-21-13 to 2-12-14; Kaitlyn Reveal, Day Care Assistant at Western (2-14-14 to 3-7-14). APPROVED LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Dana Boggs, 8-19-13, 8-20-13, 9-16-13, 1-15-14, 1-27-14 to 2-7-14; Jeffrey Dixon, 1-2-14 to 2-7-14; Phillip Breeding, 1-16-14 to 2-27-14; Lakeisha Young, 1-27-14 to 3-7-14.
Dr. Rick Culross said we have received the intent letters back. We will be working with schools on staffing needs.
11. FIELD TRIP REPORT: Director of Transportation Roy Prince gave the board members a list of field trips requesting the use of our buses during February 2014.
12. APPROVE AMENDED CALENDAR FOR 2013-2014: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, it was moved by Ms. Sams and seconded by Mrs. Fryman that the Board approve the amended calendar for school year 2013-2014 as revised on March 11, 2014 as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
We will be revising the 2014-2015 calendar for an amendment for the 18 snow days missed.
13. CONSENT ITEM FOR MINUTES: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, it was moved by Ms. Holbert and seconded by Mr. Conway that the Board approve Consent Item for Minutes A) as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
A) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR WORK SESSION #6 (3-4-14)
14. CONSENT ITEMS FOR FEES: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, it was moved by Ms. Holbert and seconded by Mrs. Fryman that the Board approve Consent Items for Fees A) & B) as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
A) APPROVE STUDENT FEE FOR ROYAL SPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS: Recommendation: Board approve the implementation a fee of up to $5,100.00 for Royal Spring Middle School students participating in the Culture Club trip to Italy & Greece.
B) APPROVE STUDENT FEE FOR FFA STUDENTS: Recommendation: Board approve the implementation a fee not exceeding $150.00 for FFA students participating in the FFA Convention in June 2014.
15. CONSENT ITEMS FOR COMMON CARRIERS: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, it was moved by Ms. Sams and seconded by Mrs. Fryman that the Board approve Consent Items for Common Carriers A) – D) as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
A) APPROVE COMMON CARRIERAPPROVE COMMON CARRIER TO TRANSPORT SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO LOUISVILLE, KY: Recommendation: Board approve the use of common carrier services (Ventourus) to provide transportation for Southern Elementary students, to and from Louisville, Kentucky on May 13, 2014, due to the length of the trip.
B) APPROVE COMMON CARRIER TO TRANSPORT SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO MAMMOTH CAVE: Recommendation: Board approve the use of common carrier services (Ventourus) to provide transportation for Southern Elementary students, to and from Mammoth Cave on April 16, 2014, due to the length of the trip.
C) APPROVE COMMON CARRIER TO TRANSPORT SCOTT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO HONG KONG: Recommendation: Board approve the use of common carrier services (Airline Provider TBD) to provide transportation for Scott County High School students, to and from Hong Kong, due to the length of the trip.
D) APPROVE COMMON CARRIER TO TRANSPORT ROYAL SPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ITALY & GREECE: Recommendation: Board approve the use of common carrier services (Airline Provider TBD) to provide transportation for Royal Spring Middle School students, to and from Italy & Greece, due to the length of the trip.
16. CONSENT ITEMS FOR DONATIONS: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, it was moved by Ms. Holbert and seconded by Mr. Conway that the Board approve Consent Items for Donations A) – FF) as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
A) APPROVE DONATION TO ANNE MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve the donation of $8,290.80 from PTA to be used for technology purchases for the benefit of the Anne Mason Elementary School.
B) APPROVE DONATION TO THE GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation: Board approve a donation in the amount of $255.00 from Christopher & Michelle Poole for the benefit of the Gifted & Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
C) APPROVE DONATION TO THE GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation: Board approve a donation in the amount of $255.00 from James & Nancy Elam for the benefit of the Gifted & Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
D) APPROVE DONATION TO THE GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation: Board approve a donation in the amount of $125.00 from Mark & Karen Cook for the benefit of the Gifted & Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
E) APPROVE DONATION TO THE GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation: Board approve a donation in the amount of $255.00 from Derek & Deborah Varney for the benefit of the Gifted & Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
F) APPROVE DONATION TO THE GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation: Board approve a donation in the amount of $255.00 from Amy Brewer for the benefit of the Gifted & Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
G) APPROVE DONATION TO THE GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation: Board approve a donation in the amount of $255.00 from Mark & Carol Ross for the benefit of the Gifted & Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
H) APPROVE DONATION TO THE GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation: Board approve a donation in the amount of $255.00 from Sarah Diener for the benefit of the Gifted & Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
I) APPROVE DONATION TO THE GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation: Board approve a donation in the amount of $255.00 from Darren & Wanda Davis for the benefit of the Gifted & Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
J) APPROVE DONATION TO THE GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation: Board approve a donation in the amount of $255.00 from Jean Shipman Hall for the benefit of the Gifted & Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
K) APPROVE DONATION TO THE GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation: Board approve a donation in the amount of $255.00 from Meryl & Melissa Newton for the benefit of the Gifted & Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
L) APPROVE DONATION TO THE GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation: Board approve a donation in the amount of $255.00 from William & Ann Stevens for the benefit of the Gifted & Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
M) APPROVE DONATION TO THE GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation: Board approve a donation in the amount of $255.00 from Gayla Thompson for the benefit of the Gifted & Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
N) APPROVE DONATION TO THE GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation: Board approve a donation in the amount of $100.00 from Thomas & Linda Shepherd for the benefit of the Gifted & Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
O) APPROVE DONATION TO THE ELKHORN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER: Recommendation: Board approve a donation in the amount of $200.00 from Linda Arehart for the benefit of the Elkhorn Family Resource Center.
P) APPROVE DONATION TO THE ELKHORN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER: Recommendation: Board approve a donation in the amount of $200.00 from Republic Bank for the benefit of the Elkhorn Family Resource Center.
Q) APPROVE DONATION TO THE ELKHORN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER: Recommendation: Board approve a food donation with an approximate value of $275.00 from Girl Scout Troop 1375 for the benefit of the Elkhorn Family Resource Center.
R) APPROVE DONATION TO THE ELKHORN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER: Recommendation: Board approve a food donation with an approximate value of $1200.00 from Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky for the benefit of the Elkhorn Family Resource Center Backpack Program.
S) APPROVE DONATION TO THE SCOTT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL PROGRAM: Recommendation: Board approve the donation of $200.00 from Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky for the benefit of the SCHS Softball program.