The Breckinridge County Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. local time at the Breckinridge County Board of Education Central Office.
#20. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Tonia Saettel called the meeting to order.
#21. ROLL CALL
The following members were present: Mrs. Tonia Saettel, Mrs. Vanessa Lucas, Mr. Jeremy Mattingly, and Mrs. Joy Campbell. Mr. Dean Hobbs was absent.
#22. AGENDA REVISIONS/ADDITIONS
No additions or revisions.
#23. ROUTINE CONSENT ACTIONS
A. Approve minutes – Regular meeting Thursday, July 14, 2016 and special called meeting Tuesday, August 2, 2016
B. Approve treasurer’s orders
- Approve payment of bills
- Approve ARC Chairpersons to serve in the absence of the Principal
- Approve to apply for Work Ready Skills Initiative Grant
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Lucas to approve routine consent actions.
Motion carried 4-0.
#24. STUDENT PRESENTATION AND/OR RECOGNITION
Dr. Meeks recognized several individuals and groups. The groups recognized were 2016 Breckinridge County Fair Spelling Bee winners, Breckinridge County High School Cheerleaders, and winners from the Special Olympics Regional Golf Tournament held at Shawnee Golf Course in Louisville, KY.
No action required by the board.
#25. HEAD START REPORT
Jarrod Brockman, Head Start/Preschool Director, presented his report statingthat the program will begin the year fully enrolled. Mr. Brockman noted how excited both he and staff are to begin the new year.
No action required by the board.
#26. APPROVE MEMBER WITH EXPERTISE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION TO HEAD START GOVERNING BOARD
Moved by Mrs. Lucas and seconded by Mrs. Campbell to approve the recommendation of Jenny Camp as a member with expertise in Early Childhood Education to the Head Start Governing Board.
Motion carried 4-0.
#27. HEAR UPDATE ON IRVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sherman, Carter, Barnhart architect Kenny Stansfield presented an update on construction activities of the new Irvington Elementary school. He stated that the project is going very well. Mr. Stansfield also noted how clean the job site has been kept during the construction.
No action required by the board.
#28. APPROVE DEDUCT CHANGE ORDER 19-1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,670.00
TO GBMC, INC. FOR THE NEW IRVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Moved by Mrs. Lucas and seconded by Mr. Mattingly to table approving deduct change order 19-1 in the amount of $4,670.00 to GBMC, Inc. for the new Irvington Elementary School.
Motion carried 4-0.
#29. DISCUSS DESIGN OPTIONS AND APPROVE SCHEMATIC DESIGN OF NEW
HARDINSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dean Hobbs entered meeting.
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Lucas to approve schematic design of new Hardinsburg Elementary School with an addendum which includes a 10 foot indention of the area labeled as gym storage for a stage area.
All members voted aye.
#30. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH AEI FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
NEW HARDINSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Moved by Mr. Mattingly and seconded by Mr. Hobbs to approve a contract in the amount of $16,500.00 with AEI for engineering services for new Hardinsburg Elementary School.
All members voted aye.
#31. PROPOSE AND SET TAX RATES
Moved by Mrs. Lucas and seconded by Mr. Mattinglyto approve the real estate and personal property tax rate at 53.2 cents per $100 of assessed property. Approved rate does not require a public hearing pursuant to KRS 160.470(2).
All members voted aye.
#32. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Acknowledgment of Personnel Actions (all personnel actions are subject to all completed paperwork, certifications, etc.)
1. employed:
a)Betsy Critchelow as districtwide ESS teacher @ HES & BJES
b)Margaret Bishop as districtwide ESS teacher @ CES
c)Marilyn Curts as districtwide ESS teacher @ BCMS
d)Deborah Pickering as districtwide ESS teacher @ IES
e)Eddie Frank & Karen Hack as districtwide ESS bus drivers
f)Jennifer Jeffries, Jennifer Payne, Rob Garrett, Rob Smith as ESS teachers @ BCHS
g)Theresa Sumner & Sarah Carter as substitute ESS teachers @ BCHS
h)Amanda Shilts as bookkeeper @ BCHS effective August 4, 2016
i)Patrick Belding as music teacher @ IES, CES, & BJES effective with the 2016-17 school year
j)Justin Arnold as FMD (MSD) teacher @ BCHS effective with the 2016-17 school year
k)Misty Overbay as lunchroom cashier clerk/instructional assistant @ CES effective July 27, 2016
l)Julianna Whitfill, Sarah Cherry, and Jina Vroman as substitute teachers
m)Beth Parman as cook @ IES effective August 5, 2016
2. transfer(s):
a) Paul Rotramel from music teacher @ IES, CES & BJES to music teacher @ HES effective 2016-2017 school year
b) Kevin Coomes from science teacher @ BCMS to assistant principal @ BCMS effective August 1, 2016
c) Stephanie Denner from 6-hour cook to 7-hour cook @ IES effective 2016-2017 school year
3. resignation(s):
- Monika Wilson as Head Start Preschool teacher @ HES effective July 30, 2016
- Jacalyn Williams as FMD (MSD) teacher @ BCHS effective July 11, 2016
- Anna Basham as district-wide bus driver effective June 30, 2016
No action required by the board.
#33. BCEA/BCESP REPRESENTATIVES
No Report.
#34. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Janet Meeks noted the calendar that showcased student work from each school and thanked everyone for a spectacular start to the school year.
No action required by the board.
#35. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Mr. Mattingly and seconded by Mrs. Campbell to adjourn Board meeting.
All members voted aye.