The Breckinridge County Board of Education met for a special-called meeting on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. local time at the Breckinridge County Board of Education Central Office.
#246. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Vanessa Lucas called the meeting to order.
#247. PRINCIPAL REPORTS
Jon Miller, Principal at Irvington Elementary, Mary Beth Hodge, Principal at Custer Elementary, and Mike Broadbent, Principal at Ben Johnson Elementary, presented to the board reports regarding their respective schools. The reports detailed performance levels in reading, math, attendance, and parent and community involvement.
No action required by the board
#248. ROLL CALL
The following members were present: Mrs. Joy Campbell, Mr. Kenneth Hager, Mrs. Vanessa Lucas, Mrs. Tonia Saettel, and Mrs. Paula Burke.
#249. AGENDA REVISIONS/ADDITIONS
No agenda revisions or additions.
#250. ROUTINE CONSENT ACTIONS
A. Approve minutes – Regular meeting April 11, 2012 and Special Called meetings April 18, 2012 and April 25, 2012
B. Approve treasurer’s orders
- Approve payment of bills
- Approve entering into contract with Breckinridge County Fiscal Court for Parochial Transportation for 12-13 School Year
- Approve bond of the treasurer in the amount required by KRS 160.560 and KAR 3:080
- Approve Fundraiser requests for 2012-2013 school year
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Burke to approve routine consent actions.
All members voted aye.
#251. STUDENT PRESENTATION AND/OR RECOGNITION
The Ben Johnson Elementary STLP group presented a virtual tour of their school.
Superintendent Meeks recognized several students and groups. Regional Governor’s Cup Competition was held on Saturday, March 17th, 2012 at Caneyville Elementary School. Hardinsburg Elementary School placed 1st in Quick Recall and 3rd in Future Problem Solving. The Hardinsburg Quick Recall members included Joey Howell, Alex Burke, Luke Bland, John Douglas Thornhill, Jaylin Pile, Danielle Leach, Madison Thompson, and Noah Dowell. The Hardinsburg Future Problem Solving Team included Jada Critchelow, Isaac Carter, Haley Carman, and Hunter Payne. Custer Elementary School placed 1st in Future Problem Solving. The Custer Future Problem Solving Team included Khaleb Denham, Liz Sipes, Evan Cummings, and Devin Brooks. Irvington Elementary School placed 3rd in Quick Recall and 4th in Future Problem Solving. The Irvington Quick Recall Members included Chance Peterson, Lily Kasey, Dylan Curtsinger, Ashley Malone, Camryn Tipton, Craig Lucas, Kaeveon Mitchell, Justin Winarski, Gavin Dowell, and Garrett Atcher. The Irvington Future Problem Solving Team included Chance Peterson, Lily Kasey, Sarah Hatfield, and Alex Dowell.
The 2012 Governor Scholars were selected and included Ben Allen, Cole Galloway, Kirk Critchelow, Kirk Rhodes, Haley Loughran, and Susan Bailey. In FBLA State Competition, the following students placed:
- Sarah Massey – 1st Place – Business Procedures
- Mason Nunley – 4th Place – Technology Concepts
- Brendan Lucas – 5th Place – Health Care Administration
- Haley Loughran, Molly Willis & Brooke Kennedy – 5th Place – Management Decision Making
In other recognitions, Shelton Smith, 1st grader at BJES, was the winner of the K-2 48th Annual North Central Kentucky Spelling Bowl. Riley Watson, 4th grader at BJES, was the 1st place winner in the National Breakfast Week Art Contest. His T-shirt design will be sold at SNA’s (School Nutrition Association) Emporium beginning this July at the National Conference in Denver.
#252. HEAD START REPORT
Janet Meeks, Superintendent, presented to the Board on behalf of Mike Simpson, Head Start/Preschool Director, a report stating CLASS observations completed on April 30-May 2. The program also had their Parent Appreciation Banquet on May 3rd. The event was attended by 150 people.
No action required by the board.
#253. APPROVE APPLYING FOR THE MONSANTO FARMERS GROW RURAL
EDUCATION GRANT
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Saettel to approve applying for the Monsanto Farmers Grow Rural Education Grant.
All members voted aye.
#254. HIRE HILLIARD LYONS AS FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Burke to approve hiring Hilliard Lyons as Financial Advisor for the Breckinridge County Board of Education.
All members voted aye.
#255. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
A CONTRACT RENT AND LEASE WITH THE BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION, AND APPROVING ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Moved by Mrs. Burke and seconded by Mrs. Saettel to approve a resolution authorizing a contract rent and lease with the Breckinridge County School District Finance Corporation, and approving all other documents in connection with the proposed Breckinridge County School District Series 2012 bond issue.
All members voted aye.
#256. RECESS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
AND CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION
Chairperson Vanessa Lucas recessed the special called meeting of the Board of Education to call to order a special called meeting of the Board of Directors of the Breckinridge County School District Finance Corporation.
#257. RECOVENE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Chairperson Vanessa Lucas reconvened the special called meeting of the Breckinridge County Board of Education.
#258. APPROVE PAYMENT TO RBS FOR CES RENOVATION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,865.48
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Saettel to approve pay request to RBS for $7,865.48 for the CES Renovation.
All members voted aye.
#259. APPROVE PAYMENT TO RBS FOR THE ATC RENOVATION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,735.44
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Saettel to approve pay request to RBS for $34,735.44 for the ATC Renovation.
All members voted aye.
#260. APPROVE PAY REQUEST TO VENTURE CONTRACTING FOR $12,396.00 FOR CES RENOVATION PROJECT
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Burke to approve pay request to Venture Contracting for $12,396.00 for CES Renovation Project.
All members voted aye.
#261. APPROVE PAY REQUEST TO VENTURE CONTRACTING FOR $13,336.00 FOR ATC RENOVATION PROJECT
Moved by Mrs. Burke and seconded by Mrs. Saettel to approve pay request to Venture Contracting for $13,336.00 for ATC Renovation Project.
All members voted aye.
#262. APPROVE DEDUCT CHANGE ORDERS FOR THE CES AND ATC RENOVATION PROJECTS
John Borders of Venture Contracting presented two deduct change orders for the CES and ATC renovations projects.
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Saettel to approve deduct change orders for the CES and ATC renovation projects.
All members voted aye.
#263. DISCUSS/APPROVE BG-1 FOR ATHLETIC FACILITY
Moved by Mrs. Burke and seconded by Mrs. Campbell to approve the BG-1 that includes the steel frame for the Athletic Facility.
All members voted aye.
#264. APPROVE CREATING HOMEBOUND AND INDEPENDENT HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER/COORDINATOR POSITION
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Burke to approve creating a Homebound and Independent High School Teacher/Coordinator Position.
All members voted aye.
#265. APPROVE 85 EMERGENCY CERTIFIED SUBSTITUTE APPLICATIONS FOR THE KENTUCKY EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD ON-LINE TC-4 IMPLEMENTATION
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Saettel to approve 85 Emergency Certified Substitute applications for the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board On-Line TC-4 Implementation.
All members voted aye.
#266. DUE TO THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (KDE) NCLB WAIVER, BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL NO LONGER BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NCLB SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (SES) AS OF THE 2012-2013
Assistant Superintendent Glenda Dowell presented information regarding the NCLB waiver. She stated that due to the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) NCLB Waiver, Breckinridge County School District will no longer be required to participate in the NCLB Supplemental Educational Services (SES) as of the 2012-13 school year.
No action required by the board.
#267. APPROVE 12-13 TENTATIVE BUDGET
Michael Moreland, Finance Director, presented the 12-13 Tentative Budget.
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mr. Hager to approve the 2012-2013 Tentative Budget.
All members voted aye.
#268. SET SPECIAL CALLED MEETING DATE FOR JUNE TO CLOSE OUT THE 2011-2012 FISCAL YEAR
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Burke to set the end-of-year special called meeting for June 28, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. central time at the Board of Education Central Office.
All members voted aye.
#269. APPROVE DISTRICT CODE OF ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR AND DISCIPLINE HANDBOOK
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Saettel to approve District Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline Handbook.
All members voted aye.
#270. APPROVE CERTIFIED, CLASSIFIED, AND EXTRA SERVICE SALARY SCHEDULES FOR 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Burke to table approving the Certified, Classified, and Extra Service Salary Schedulesfor the 2012-2013 school year.
All members voted aye.
#271. APPROVE STUDENT INSURANCE WITH ROBERTS INSURANCE FOR A COST OF $34,098.70
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Burke to approve Student Insurance with Roberts Insurance for a cost of $34,098.70.
All members voted aye.
#272. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Acknowledgment of Personnel Actions (all personnel actions are subject to all completed paperwork, certifications, etc.)
1. employed:
a)Amelia Morris as ESS summer school substitute teacher at Irvington Elementary
b)Laura Scobee, Allison Birch and Kimberly Roach as ESS summer school teachers at Irvington Elementary
c)Susie Hatfield as ESS summer school instructional assistant at Irvington Elementary
d)Dale Goatley as district-wide ESS summer school substitute teacher
e)Sheila Duncan as Family and Consumer Science teacher at Breckinridge County High School
f)Doris Stevens as cook at Breckinridge County High School
g)David Roach and Lisa Doyle as ESS summer school teachers at Hardinsburg Elementary
h)Brittany Hicks as ESS summer school substitute teacher at Hardinsburg Elementary
i)Marsha Sutton as ESS summer school instructional assistant at Hardinsburg Elementary
j)Kristi Board, Aleisha Miller, Leona Tate, Gary Nimmo, Ginger Cissell and Theresa Wathen as classified substitutes
k)Jennay Dugan as classified substitute at Kids Club
l)Jennifer Jeffries as summer worker at Breckinridge County High School
m)Dale Goatley as summer worker at Central Office
n)Kelley Harrop as substitute teacher
3. resignation (s):
a)Brittany Foreman as instructional assistant/lunchroom cashier/ clerk at Custer Elementary effective at the end of the 2011-12 school year
b)Andrea Fackler as instructional assistant effective at the end of the 2011-12 school year
c)Kala Rudd as instructional assistant effective April 26, 2012
4. retirement (s):
a)Veronica Ent, Breckinridge County High School Youth Services Center Coordinator, effective July 1, 2012
b)Dinola Pat Watkins, Hardinsburg Elementary custodian, effective July 1, 2012
c)Betty Bruington, Breckinridge County High School lunchroom cashier/clerk, effective June 1, 2012
d)Stephen Boyd, Hardinsburg Elementary teacher, effective June 1, 2012
e)Bonnie Drane, Breckinridge County High School aide, effective at the end of the 2011-12 school year
5. Issued Letters of Reasonable Assurance
No action required by the board.
#273. BCEA/BCESP REPRESENTATIVES
No Report.
#274. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Janet L. Meeks reported that the 8th grade promotion is scheduled for May 10th at 6:00 p.m. central time. She also stated that the High School graduation is scheduled for Friday, May 18, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. central time.
No action required by the board.
#275. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Mrs. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Saettel to adjourn Board meeting.
All members voted aye.