The Breckinridge County Board of Education met for a regular called meeting on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. local time at the Breckinridge County Board of Education Central Office. The meeting was preceded by expulsion hearings at 5:30 p.m., 5:40 p.m., and 5:50 p.m.
#236. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Tim Cherry called the meeting to order.
#237. ROLL CALL
The following members were present: Mrs. Paula Burke, Mrs. Joy Campbell, Mrs. Vanessa Lucas, Mr. Tim Cherry and Mr. Kenneth Hager.
#238. ROUTINE CONSENT ACTIONS
A. Approve minutes – Regular meeting Wednesday, April 13, 2011
B. Approve treasurer’s orders
- Approve payment of bills
- Approve Contract with Breckinridge County Fiscal Court for Parochial Transportation for 11-12 School Year
- Approve bond of the treasurer in the amount required by KRS 160.560 and KAR 3:080
- Approve Fundraiser requests for 2011-2012 school year
- Approve Applying for Compass Learning Odyssey Innovation Grant
- Approve adding Varsity Spirit, GTM Sportswear and Dragway Auto Parts to the 2011-2012 Vendor List
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Burke to approve routine consent action items.
All members voted aye.
#239. STUDENT PRESENTATION AND/OR RECOGNITION
Superintendent Janet Meeks recognized the 2011 Governor’s Scholars. They were Anna Nicole Anthony, Daniel Keenan Bruington, Kendall Blanche Jarboe, Ryan Keith Kasey, and Josephine Helen Monarch. Also, Larry Mattingly, ATC Principal, noted that the Area Technology Center recently had their annual awards ceremony.
No action required by the board.
#240. ACT ON EXPULSION HEARINGS
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Lucas to expel two Breckinridge County High School students and one Breckinridge County Middle School student for violation of the District Code of Conduct.
All members voted aye.
#241. HEAD START REPORT
Superintendent Janet Meeks presented a report on behalf of Mike Simpson, Head Start/Preschool Director, stating thatthe parent and staff appreciation banquet is scheduled for May 24th at Irvington Elementary. Summer screenings for new applicants are scheduled for May 31st thru June 2nd.
No action required by the board.
#242. APPROVE OUT OF ATTENDANCE AREA REQUEST
Moved by Mrs. Lucas and seconded by Mrs. Burke to approve out of attendance area request.
All members voted aye.
#243. APPROVESUPERINTENDENT’S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITY WITH PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES
JULY 13-15 AT BIRMINGHAM, AL
Moved by Mrs. Burke and seconded by Mrs. Campbell to approve Superintendent’s Professional Development Opportunity with Professional Learning Communities July 13-15 at Birmingham, AL.
All members voted aye.
#244. AWARD BIDS FOR BLACKTOPPING
Assistant Superintendent Richard Butler reviewed blacktopping bids for sealing and striping Ben Johnson Elementary and Breckinridge County High School. He recommended Allen’s Paving’s bid of $25,200.
Moved by Mr. Hager and seconded by Mrs. Campbell to approve Allen’s Paving’s bid of $25,200 for sealing and striping Ben Johnson Elementary and Breckinridge County High School.
All members voted aye.
#245. APPROVE 11-12 TENTATIVE BUDGET
Finance Director Michael Moreland reviewed the 2011-2012 tentative budget. He stated that the total budget is approximately $25 million with the General Fund portion coming in at $17.7 million.
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Burke to approve the 2011-2012 tentative budget.
All members voted aye.
#246. SET SPECIAL CALLED MEETING DATE FOR JUNE TO CLOSE OUT THE 2010-2011 FISCAL YEAR AND FOR PRINCIPAL REPORTS
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Burke to set the June special called meeting for closing the 2010-2011 fiscal year and to hear Principal reports for June 29, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. CST at the Breckinridge County Board of Education Central Office.
All members voted aye.
#247. APPROVE DISTRICT CODE OF ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR AND DISCIPLINE HANDBOOK
Moved by Mrs. Burke and seconded by Mrs. Campbell to approve the District Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline Handbook.
All members voted aye.
#248. APPROVE PHONE SYSTEM UPGRADE WITH AT&T
CIO for Breckinridge County Schools Dale Butler requested approval for a phone system upgrade. The new system would cost an estimated $90,000.
Moved by Mrs. Burke and seconded by Mrs. Lucas to approve the phone system upgrade with AT&T.
Motion carried 4-1; Mr. Hager voted nay.
#249. APPROVE CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNICARE FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR
Moved by Mrs. Burke and seconded by Mrs. Campbell to approve Contractual Services Agreement with Communicare for the 2011-2012 school year.
All members voted aye.
#250. APPROVE OUT OF STATE FIELD TRIP REQUEST FOR BCMS 8TH GRADE GIFTED AND TALENTED CLASS TO NEWPORT, KY AND CINCINNATI, OH MAY 21, 2011 UTILIZING DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Burke to approve out of state field trip request for BCMS 8th grade Gifted and Talented class to Newport, KY and Cincinnati, OH May 21, 2011 utilizing district transportation.
All members voted aye.
#251. APPROVE SALE OF USED BUSES
Assistant Superintendent Richard Butler recommended the disposal and sale of four used school buses by the District.
Moved by Mrs. Lucas and seconded by Mrs. Campbell to approve the disposal and sale of four used school buses.
All members voted aye.
#252. APPROVE STUDENT INSURANCE WITH ROBERTS INSURANCE FOR A COST OF $34,098.70
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mr. Hager to approve Student Insurance with Roberts Insurance for a cost of $34,098.70.
All members voted aye.
#253. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Acknowledgment of Personnel Actions (all personnel actions are subject to all completed paperwork, certifications, etc.)
1. employed:
a)Deidra Harmon, Laurie Dinkel, Joellen McGary, Debbie Drane, Kristen Whitworth and Natalie Hope Moore as substitute teachers
b)Cindy Rhyne and Brandy McFarland as classified substitutes
c)Scott Yount as a substitute bus driver
d)Aundrea Thompson as K-5 teacher at Custer Elementary School
e)ESS Staff @ HES – Charmaine Henning
f)Paula Whitworth for Summer Employment
g)Jackie Hill as Head Start/Preschool Data Entry Clerk
h)Sarah Greenwell as Guidance Counselor at Breckinridge County High School
i)Cynthia Lopez as Spanish teacher at Breckinridge County High School
j)Andrew Stankiewicz as a Math teacher at Breckinridge County High School
k)Brittney Elder as District Speech Language Pathologist
2. transfer (s):
a)Sandy Carden from Food Service Manager at Irvington Elementary School to Cook at Irvington Elementary School
b)Adam Cox from teacher at Breckinridge County High School to Assistant Principal at Breckinridge County High School
3. resignation (s):
a)Melanie Suzanne Miller as BCHS Academic Coach effective at the end of the 2010-2011 school year
b)Kasi Cannady as K-5 teacher at Custer Elementary School effective at the end of the 2010-2011 school year
4. retirement (s):
a)Gary Fletcher alternative school teacher/coordinator effective June 30, 2011
b)Laura Cutter teacher at Breckinridge County Middle School effective June 30, 2011
c)Becky Hook Principal at Ben Johnson Elementary School effective at the end of the 2010-2011 school year
5. Issued Letters of Reasonable Assurance
#254. BCEA/BCESP REPRESENTATIVES
No BCEA or BCESP representatives present.
No action required by the board.
#255. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Janet Meeks recognized staff for staff appreciation week. She took a moment to say thank you for the entire staff’s hard work and dedication. She also took a moment to thank the staff for putting the children first and for taking care of their basic needs so that learning can happen. Superintendent Meeks also noted that Parsons, a group contracted to provide facility condition and educational suitability assessments for all school districts, recently visited the Breckinridge County School District. Finally, Superintendent Meeks informed the Board of the “Spring Fling” on Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Ben Johnson Elementary.
No action required by the board.
#256. ENTER CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LAND ACQUISTION
(KRS 61.815)
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Lucas to enter into closed executive session to discuss land acquisition pursuant to KRS 61.815.
All members voted aye.
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Burke to exit closed executive session.
All members voted aye.
#257. DISCUSS/APPROVE HIRING ARCHITECT FOR INITIAL LAND TESTING
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Lucas to approving hiring RBS Design Group to conduct initial testing on two sites in the Hardinsburg area and one site in the Irvington area to determine if the sites are suitable for constructing a new school building.
Motion carried 4-1; Mr. Hager voted nay. Mrs. Burke abstained from voting.
#258. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Lucas to adjourn board meeting.
All members voted aye.