RECORD OF BOARD PROCEEDINGS
(MINUTES)
Georgetown, Ky., May 13, 20 14
The Scott County Board of Education met at Great Crossing Office Complex at 6:30 o'clock P.M. on the 13th day of May , 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 #13)
1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chair Dr. Roger Ward.
2. WELCOME: Dr. Ward welcomed everyone and invited anyone that wants to speak to sign-up.
3. VISION STATEMENT – Mrs. Fryman 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 Mrs. Fryman that the Board approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
5. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Mr. 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
659817-659832 47,096.24
65359-65363 EFT’s 867.46
659833-659869 63,056.98
65364-65369 EFT’s 636.82
659871-659894 104,896.40
65370-65372 EFT’s 1,906.50
659896-659917 37,817.32
659919-659927 162,402.16
659928-659931 92,688.85
659948-660119 606,177.43
FOOD SERVICE
Check #’s
659816 38,819.26
659870 43,754.17
659895 44,000.72
659918 46,668.38
659932-659947 48,379.24
VOIDED CHECKS
Check #’s
659716 & 659753 856.40
659824 13,254.56
659694, 659696, 659697 112.78
7. SPOTLIGHT: Presentation of Toyota Classic Scholarship and recognize SCHS Girls Doubles Tennis Team: Director of Cardinal Academy Joretta Crowe introduced Representative of Toyota Tim Warden. Mr. Warden presented Cardinal Academy student Gerri Ferry with the Toyota Scholarship Award. Ms. Terry plans to go to nursing school. Mrs. Crowe bragged on Ms. Terry as a phenomenal mother and phenomenal student. Mrs. Putty thanked her parents for their support.
Mrs. Putty introduced Scott County Girls Doubles Tennis Team – Olivia Gallagher and Madison Rexroat. Olivia and Madison are the only non-Lexington girls in the State Tennis Tournament. Olivia and Madison have each maintained a 4.0 grade average. Mrs. Putty presented certificates to Olivia and Madison. Mrs. Putty thanked families and Coach MegAnn Leigh for their support.
8. DIALOGUE FOR BOARD MEMBERS WITH ANNE MASON ELEMENTARY: Principal Leah Riney introduced Maria Bennett (Dean of Students), Beth Wells (Librarian), Sable Snyder (Music Teacher), Teresa Bitzer (Art Teacher), Rhonda Morris (PE Teacher). Mrs. Riney shared a PowerPoint presentation showing several areas of Music, PE, Art, Library, and Technology being used to intertwine with content areas of literature, social studies, science, history, and world culture. All of the staff is involved with making reading fun. Library skills have increased and reading skills have improved. Students enjoy Get Fit with Fun Run, Drama, AHPLS Clubs, Practical Living and Vocational Studies. Mrs. Riney added, “we want all students to shine”. We have a high ESL population and have had as many as 17 different languages at one time.
When Mrs. Fryman asked what the Board could do for AME, Mrs. Riney replied, “continue to support us and our programs of Practical Living”.
Dr. Ward added his appreciation of the good work at AME.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT: Roger read rules at top of sign-in sheet.
a. Tina Alloway - Item #10 – Ms. Alloway said she did not want to complain but just to inform the Board of a position posted on the website driver trainer.
b. Carol Landry – Item #26 – asked to see the breakfast and lunch price list for 2014-2015
10. PERSONNEL REPORT: EMPLOYED: (Certified): Substitute Teachers - Amy Ledford, Elizabeth Hicks, Erin Smith, Kaitlin Siler, Khalid Said, Robques Mason, Jessica Harris, Carol Lotz, Margaret Daniel, Jennifer Alvear. (Classified): Substitute Aides – Shelby Graves, Roxana Blevins, Erin Smith, Kaitlin Siler, Robques Mason, Jessica Harris, Margaret Daniel, Jennifer Alvear; Substitute Custodians – Eric Davie, April Conley, Tammy Smith, Bryon Coppage; Summer Mowing Crew – Alec Schram, Dakota Brandenburg; Dianna Stratton, Secretary/Receptionist at SCHS. TRANSFERS: (Certified) – Thomas Goble, from Intern Psychologist to School Psychologist for one year. (Classified) – Bertha Vires, from Cook to Interim Food Service Manager at Northern; Daniel Catron, Voluntary Transfer from Head Custodian to Custodian for District (4-16-14); David Biddle, Custodian from Garth to Central Office; Toni Moreno-Rivera, from Transportation Monitor to Preschool Special Needs Aide at Preschool. RESIGNATIONS: (Certified) – Elizabeth Alexander, Teacher at SCHS (5-1-14). (Classified) – Linda Harvey, Substitute custodian and Bus Driver (4-17-14); Michael Adams, Substitute Custodian (3-21-14). RETIREMENT: Patsy Gaunce, Aide for Transportation (4-30-14). MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH KDE FOR 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR: Judith Halasek; Billie Travis. REQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE: (Classified) – Gary Pearl, Bus Driver (2-19-14 to 5-2-14). APPROVED LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Kelly Inabinet, 12-17-13 to 4-24-14; Darren Brunkhart, 1-9-14 to 4-28-14.
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 April 2014.
12. CONSENT ITEMS FOR MINUTES: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, it was moved by Ms. Sams and seconded by Mrs. Fryman that the Board approve Consent Items for Minutes A) - C) as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
A) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR WORK SESSION #10 (4-22-14)
B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR SPECIAL BOARD MEETING #11 (4-24-14)
C) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR WORK SESSION #12 (5-6-14)
13. CONSENT ITEM FOR FEES: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, it was moved by Mrs. Fryman and seconded by Ms. Holbert that the Board approve Consent Item for Fees A) as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
A) APPROVE STUDENT FEE FOR ELKHORN CROSSING STUDENTS TO ATTEND GATEWAY ACADEMY: Recommendation: Board approve the implementation a fee not exceeding $100.00 for fees associated with attending the Gateway Academy for Elkhorn Crossing School students.
14. CONSENT ITEMS FOR COMMON CARRIERS: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, it was moved by Mrs. Fryman and seconded by Ms. Sams that the Board approve Consent Items for Common Carriers A) - C) as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
A) APPROVE COMMON CARRIER TO TRANSPORT ELKHORN CROSSING SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ORLANDO, FL: Recommendation: Board approve the use of common carrier services (Delta) to provide transportation for Elkhorn Crossing students, to and from Orlando, FL on June 24-29, 2014, due to the distance of the trip.
B) APPROVE COMMON CARRIER TO TRANSPORT NORTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO WASHINGTON, DC: Recommendation: Board approve the use of as common carrier services (Lakefrontlines) to provide transportation for Northern Elementary students to and from Washington D.C. June 20 – 23, 2014 due to the distance of the trip.
C) APPROVE COMMON CARRIER TO TRANSPORT ROYAL SPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO CINCINNATI, OH: Recommendation: Board approve the use of common carrier services (Shockey Tours) to provide transportation for Royal Spring Middle School students, to and from Cincinnati, OH on May 30, 2014, due to the distance of the trip.
15. CONSENT ITEMS FOR DONATIONS: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, it was moved by Ms. Holbert and seconded by Mrs. Fryman that the Board approve Consent Items for Donations A) - Q) as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
A) APPROVE DONATION TO EASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve the donation of student communication folders valued at approximately $714.00 from White Greer & Maggard for the benefit of the Eastern Elementary School.
B) APPROVE DONATION TO ROYAL SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve the donation of $1200.00 from White Greer & Maggard to Royal Springs Middle School to be used for purchasing FY15 agenda books.
C) APPROVE DONATION TO ELKHORN CROSSING SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve donations of $225.00 from Lisa Costa for the benefit of Elkhorn Crossing’s VEX World Competition trip.
D) APPROVE DONATION TO ELKHORN CROSSING SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve donations of $425.00 from John & Maria Lewis for the benefit of Elkhorn Crossing’s VEX World Competition trip.
E) APPROVE DONATION TO ELKHORN CROSSING SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve donations of $150.00 from Edward & Karen Milum for the benefit of Elkhorn Crossing’s VEX World Competition trip.
F) APPROVE DONATION TO ELKHORN CROSSING SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve donations of $240.00 from Ernest & Chokline Smith for the benefit of Elkhorn Crossing’s VEX World Competition trip.
G) APPROVE DONATION TO ELKHORN CROSSING SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve donations of $185.00 from Toby & Cheryl Tillett for the benefit of Elkhorn Crossing’s VEX World Competition trip.
H) APPROVE DONATION TO ANNE MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve the donation of $105.00 from Jenny Leahy to Anne Mason Elementary School to be used for Camp Campbell Gard field trip.
I) APPROVE DONATION TO ANNE MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve the donation of $105.00 from Stephanie Batten to Anne Mason Elementary School to be used for Camp Campbell Gard field trip.
J) APPROVE DONATION TO ANNE MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve the donation of $105.00 from Eric Eifert to Anne Mason Elementary School to be used for Camp Campbell Gard field trip.
K) APPROVE DONATION TO ELKHORN CROSSING SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve the donation of $500.00 from SCHS Athletic Office to Elkhorn Crossing School to be used for the National HOSA Competition trip.
L) APPROVE DONATION TO NORTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve the donation of $2,700.00 from NEED National Youth Awards to Northern Elementary School to be used for expenses to attend the NEED Awards event in Washington, DC on June 20-23, 2014.
M) APPROVE DONATION TO GEORGETOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve the donation of $1,000.00 from United Bank to Georgetown Middle School to be used for expenses for the 8th grade field trip to the Freedom Center in Cincinnati, OH.
N) APPROVE DONATION TO STAMPING GROUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve the donation of $400.00 from Stamping Ground Elementary School PTA to Stamping Ground Elementary School to be used for bus expenses for the 5th grade field trip to Camp Campbell Gard.
O) APPROVE DONATION TO NORTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve the donation of $700.00 from Northern Elementary School PTA to Northern Elementary School to be used for playground equipment.
P) APPROVE DONATION TO NORTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve the donation of $1,922.36 from Northern Elementary School PTA to Northern Elementary School to be used for school technology.
Q) APPROVE DONATION TO THE NINTH GRADE SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve the donation of $1284.84 from Ninth Grade School PTA to Scott County Ninth Grade School to be used for media purchases.
16. CONSENT ITEMS FOR FUNDRAISERS: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, it was moved by Ms. Holbert and seconded by Mr. Conway that the Board approve Consent Items for Fundraisers A) - M) as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
A) APPROVE SCHS GIRLS SOFTBALL HOMERUN CLUB FUNDRAISER: Recommendation: Board approve the Papa John’s fundraiser running May through June 2014 for the benefit of SCHS Girls Softball program.
B) APPROVE SCHS GIRLS SOFTBALL HOMERUN CLUB FUNDRAISER: Recommendation: Board approve the Zaxby’s fundraiser running May through June 2014 for the benefit of SCHS Girls Softball program.
C) APPROVE SCOTT COUNTY NINTH GRADE FUNDRAISER: Recommendation: Board approve the School Picture on August 13, 2014 for the benefit of Scott County Ninth Grade School.
D) APPROVE SCOTT COUNTY NINTH GRADE FUNDRAISER: Recommendation: Board approve the Book Fair December 1-5, 2014 for the benefit of Scott County Ninth Grade School.
E) APPROVE SCOTT COUNTY TRACK TEAM FUNDRAISER: Recommendation: Board approve the Buffalo Wild Wing’s fundraiser on May 17, 2014 for the benefit of SCHS Track program.
F) APPROVE SCOTT COUNTY WRESTLING TEAM FUNDRAISER: Recommendation: Board approve the Mini-Camp fundraiser on June 20-21, 2014 for the benefit of SCHS Wresting program.
G) APPROVE EASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FUNDRAISER: Recommendation: Board approve the Relay for Life Ribbon fundraiser on May 14-16, 2014 for the benefit of the American Cancer Society.
H) APPROVE SCHS GIRL’S GOLF FUNDRAISER: Recommendation: Board approve the Pancake Breakfast fundraiser May 31, 2014 for the benefit of SCHS Girls Golf program.
I) APPROVE SCHS GIRL’S GOLF FUNDRAISER: Recommendation: Board approve the Golf Scramble fundraiser May 31, 2014 for the benefit of SCHS Girls Golf program.
J) APPROVE EASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FUNDRAISER: Recommendation: Board approve the Spring Carnival fundraiser May 17, 2014 for the benefit of Eastern Elementary School.
K) APPROVE EASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FUNDRAISER: Recommendation: Board approve the Relay for Life Crazy Days fundraiser on May 14-16, 2014 for the benefit of the American Cancer Society.
L) APPROVE ROYAL SPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL FUNDRAISER: Recommendation: Board approve the Book Fair fundraiser during the 14-15 school year for the benefit of the Royal Spring Middle School.
M) APPROVE ROYAL SPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL FUNDRAISER: Recommendation: Board approve the Yearbook/Picture Sale fundraiser during the 14-15 school year for the benefit of the Royal Spring Middle School.
17. CONSENT ITEMS FOR GRANTS: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, it was moved by Ms. Holbert and seconded by Mr. Conway that the Board approve Consent Items for Grants A) & B) as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
A) APPROVE THE TOYOTA BORNLEARNING ACADEMY GRANT FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve the Toyota Bornlearning Academy Grant to the benefit of Southern Elementary School per the attached.
B) APPROVE THE LIVING ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER GRANT FOR THE BENEFIT OF WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board approve the Living Arts & Science Center Grant to the benefit of Western Elementary School per the attached.
18. CONSENT ITEM FOR SURPLUS: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, it was moved by Ms. Holbert and seconded by Mr. Conway that the Board approve Consent Item for Surplus A) as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
A) DECLARE ASSETS TO BE SURPLUS: Recommendation: Board declare listed assets as surplus goods and approve the sale or disposal of these units.
19. CONSENT ITEMS FOR CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, it was moved by Ms. Holbert and seconded by Mr. Conway that the Board approve Consent Items for Contract/Agreements A) & B) as submitted.