Rowan County Board of Education Regular Meeting
October 21, 2014, 4 p.m.
Rowan County Board of Education
Present Board Members:
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson
Mr. Danny Mabry
Mr. William Redwine
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Mr. Rick Whelan
1. Open meeting
1.a. Call meeting to order
Chairman Bill Redwine called the meeting to order.
1.b. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Bill Redwine led the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.c. Recognize visitors and guests
1.c. - DC trip presentation
Superintendent Moore recognized Genny Jenkins to give an overview of the fifth
grade Washington, DC, trip. Genny Jenkins said they had great weather, and
everything was open this year. She then recognized the following fifth grade
students to give a brief report on his/her favorite part of the trip: Autumn
Frye from Clearfield Elementary, George Thacker from McBrayer Elementary, Gracie
Murphy-Hardin from Rodburn Elementary, and Will Carlisle from Tilden Hogge
Elementary. Genny Jenkins said she appreciates the support of the board and all
the parents and told the board that she would be back in December to ask for
board approval to go to DC again next year.
1.c. - School presentation by RCSHS
Ray Ginter recognized Kala Cookendorfer, speech and drama teacher, and Kyle
Powers and Lane Hedrick, speech students. He noted that the high school speech
team has won twenty-five state championships, and the two speech students
presenting at the board meeting are in the top fifty in the nation with one of
the students being ranked fourteen. Kyle Powers did a dramatic interpretation
speech, and Lane Hedrick did an extemporaneous speech. Ray Ginter said the high
school has an incredible speech department.
Bill Redwine said seeing results from the DC trip and the speech team is why
board members do what they do. He said it was tremendous.
Superintendent Moore and the board thanked the students for their excellent
presentations.
2. Approve regular business items
2.a. Approve regular September 16, 2014, board meeting minutes
2.b. Approve payment of monthly claims
Motion Passed: Motion to approve regular business items passed with a motion by
Mr. Rick Whelan and a second by Mr. Danny Mabry.
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson
Mr. Danny Mabry
Mr. William Redwine
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Mr. Rick Whelan
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
3. Personnel report
Superintendent Moore gave the following personnel report:
Employment
Besant, Pete
Bowman, Pam
Burbank, Barbara
Butler, Miranda
Callahan, April
Chin, Terry
Harris, Wendy
Holbrook, Angela
Hyatt, Linda
McClurg, Elizabeth
Puckett, Helen
Pruitt, Tyler
Sanders, Marsha
Toy, Pamela Irene
Weaver, Amber
Weaver, Ruby
Williamson, Sandy
employ as an elementary cross country coach for Rowan
County Schools effective October 3, 2014
employ as a bus monitor with the Rowan County Schools
effective September 16, 2014
employ as a bus monitor with the Rowan County Schools
effective September 16, 2014
employ as a bus monitor with the Rowan County Schools
effective September 16, 2014
employ as a bus monitor with the Rowan County Schools
effective September 16, 2014
employ to fill the head sixth grade boys’ basketball
coach position at Rowan County Middle School effective
October 9, 2014
employ as a bus monitor with the Rowan County Schools
effective September 16, 2014
employ as a bus monitor with the Rowan County Schools
effective September 16, 2014
employ as a bus monitor with the Rowan County Schools
effective September 16, 2014
employ as a bus monitor with the Rowan County Schools
effective September 16, 2014
employ as a bus monitor with the Rowan County Schools
effective September 16, 2014
employ as an athletic trainer for the Rowan County
Schools effective October 27, 2014
employ as a bus monitor with the Rowan County Schools
effective September 16, 2014
employ as a bus monitor with the Rowan County Schools
effective September 16, 2014
employ as a bus monitor with the Rowan County Schools
effective September 16, 2014
employ as a bus monitor with the Rowan County Schools
effective September 16, 2014
employ as a nurse with the Rowan County Schools
effective October 13, 2014
Resignations
Alderman, Ryan
Fultz, Joyce
resign as a first aid provider with the Rowan County
Schools effective September 23, 2014
resign as a bus driver with the Rowan County Schools
effective September 26, 2014
Jones, Jackie
Wallace, Randy
resign as a nurse with the Rowan County Schools
effective October 17, 2014
resign as sixth grade boys’ basketball coach at Rowan
County Middle School effective October 1, 2014
Contract Nonrenewal
McGlothen, Megan
Quesinberry, Dana
in lieu of nonrenewal of the DFC grant,
employment will be September 30, 2014 –
were extended to November 30, 2014
in lieu of nonrenewal of the DFC grant,
employment will be September 30, 2014 –
were extended to November 30, 2014
last day of
contract days
last day of
contract days
Employment Change
Lytle, Shelly
Prater, Paula
contracted hours as a cook/baker at Rowan County
Preschool Center changed from six hours to seven and
one-half hours per day effective October 2, 2014
contracted hours as a cook/baker at Clearfield
Elementary changed from five hours to six hours per day
effective October 2, 2014
4. Treasurer's report
Superintendent Moore gave the treasurer’s report reflecting a balance in the
general fund of $1,502,773.91.
5. Report on Unbridled Learning
Mike Mathews, Allison Mathews, and Patty Brown shared a PowerPoint presentation
and reported on 2014 KPREP data, overall scores, delivery targets, and showed
the board how to access the school report cards from the Kentucky Department of
Education web site. From the overall scores, Rowan County was classified as a
proficient/progressing district.
6. Accept audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2014
David Knipp from Kelley, Galloway, Smith, and Goolsby reported on the audit for
fiscal year ending June 30, 2014. He said in regard to recommendations for
improvement, there were nine management points noted; and of those nine, eight
related to school activity funds. He thanked Superintendent Moore, Glen Teager,
and staff members for their hospitality.
Motion Passed: Motion to accept audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2014,
passed with a motion by Mr. Rick Whelan and a second by Mr. Danny Mabry.
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson
Mr. Danny Mabry
Mr. William Redwine
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Mr. Rick Whelan
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
7. Discuss sick leave options for retirement for classified employees (standard
or alternate plan) and first reading of Policy No. 03.273
Superintendent Moore addressed the sick leave options for retirement for
classified employees. He said this is an incentive for classified employees to
accumulate their sick leave; and when retiring, the 30 percent paid for
accumulated sick days can be added to the highest paid five years for the
purpose of calculating the monthly retirement amount. He said the board
appreciates classified employees’ commitment, hard work, and staying with the
school district; and this is a small price to pay to provide an incentive for
classified employees to accumulate their sick leave. He said classified
employees deserve a lot more, but this will let them know how much they are
appreciated. The sick leave option for retirement for classified employees will
pertain to all classified employees hired before January 1, 2014, as the unused
sick leave program is not available to any classified employee employed after
that date. Superintendent Moore noted that Policy No. 03.273 has to have two
readings and is being presented for a first reading for the board to consider.
He said the policy will be presented again at the November board meeting for
board action.
Bill Redwine said it is much better to have employees on the job, and this is an
incentive for attendance which is a win-win all the way around. Jennifer
Anderson said classified employees are as involved as certified employees.
Brenda Stamm said she was for whatever is best for classified employees to add
to their retirement.
After some discussion, Bill Redwine said the consensus among the board is that a
second reading on Policy No. 03.273 will be presented at the November board
meeting for board action.
8. Create position for a certified athletic trainer and approve new classified
salary table to include certified athletic trainer
Superintendent Moore said Ray Ginter interviewed some quality applicants for the
athletic trainer position; and pay for the position will be based on Rank III,
zero years of experience, on the pay scale which is $34,332.
Bill Redwine said he wanted to reiterate the importance of the athletic trainer
position as it is for the safety of students. He said being able to have a
certified athletic trainer at athletic events is a benefit for student athletes.
He said the athletic trainer will have the final call as to whether or not a
student continues to play in a game when there is an injury.
Motion Passed: Motion to create position for a certified athletic trainer and
approve new classified salary table to include certified athletic trainer passed
with a motion by Mr. Danny Mabry and a second by Mr. Rick Whelan.
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson
Mr. Danny Mabry
Mr. William Redwine
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Mr. Rick Whelan
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
9. Approve Rick Whelan as the board member representative for the local planning
committee
Motion Passed: Motion to approve Rick Whelan as the board member representative
for the local planning committee passed with a motion by Mr. Danny Mabry and a
second by Mrs. Jennifer Anderson.
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson
Mr. Danny Mabry
Mr. William Redwine
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Mr. Rick Whelan
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Abstain
10. Discuss flu shots
Superintendent Moore said it is flu shot season, and most of the cost for flu
shots is paid for by insurance.
Renee Smith said employees have until December 31, 2014, to get flu shots. As
in the past, the board is being asked to pay up to $15 per employee for the
seasonal flu vaccine for anyone not covered under one of the insurance plans
that wants to get a flu shot.
Motion Passed: Motion that the board pay up to $15 per employee for the
seasonal flu vaccine for those not covered under one of the insurance plans that
wish to get a flu shot passed with a motion by Mrs. Jennifer Anderson and a
second by Mr. Rick Whelan.
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson
Mr. Danny Mabry
Mr. William Redwine
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Mr. Rick Whelan
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
11. Superintendent's report
Superintendent Moore reported the following:

The Veterans’ Day schedule is as follows:
November 10, 2014
McBrayer Elementary.....7:15 a.m....Breakfast
8:30 a.m....Program
Clearfield Elementary...10 a.m.
Rodburn Elementary......1 p.m.
November 11, 2014
Tilden Hogge Elementary.7:15 a.m....Breakfast
8:15 a.m....Program
RCMS....................9:45 a.m.
Freedom Park............11 a.m......Wreath ceremony
Crager Room (ADUC)......11:30 a.m...Lunch (parking available in lot next to
ADUC)
MSU/RCBE
RCSHS...................1 p.m.......Program (includes community)
12. Other business
There was no other business.
13. Closed session to discuss pending litigation per statute KRS 61.810 (1)(c)
There was no need for the board to go into closed session.
Elizabeth Reffitt asked if she could address the board. She apologized for
missing the meeting regarding taxes and said she had a number of things jotted
down on her pad. She then asked the board to consider a couple of questions.
She asked how many Kentucky rural schools have a certified athletic trainer on
staff.
Superintendent Moore said most schools would love to have a certified athletic
trainer and noted that Ms. Reffitt could go to the Kentucky Department of
Education web site to find out how many schools have this position. He said the
school district has to look at the basic welfare for all students as there is
not a night that activities aren’t happening. He said the certified athletic
trainer will be on site until 10 or 11 p.m. every night. He said for the small
amount it will cost the district, he would challenge this with anyone.
Elizabeth Reffitt said she doesn’t have children and doesn’t know how things
work. She said taxes continue to increase for city, county, and state; and
everyone is continuing to have to pay more. She said everyone is having to
tighten their belt. She said she was extraordinarily impressed with the
students that spoke tonight and urged the board to hire a firm of their choosing
to do a productivity study. She said as a taxpayer, she would feel more
comfortable if she had more information regarding expenditures. She said the
district has to have quality, committed people which she has seen here tonight.
She asked the board to consider a productivity study.
Superintendent Moore said 80 percent of the budget is for personnel, and 20
percent is for transportation and keeping the buildings open. He said mandates
make it tough on the budget, and the purpose of the audit is to review
expenditures.
Elizabeth Reffitt said a third party or set of eyes could be beneficial to the
process.
14. Adjourn
Motion Passed: Motion that the meeting adjourn passed with a motion by
Mr. Danny Mabry and a second by Mr. Rick Whelan.
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson
Mr. Danny Mabry
Mr. William Redwine
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Mr. Rick Whelan
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
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Chairperson
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Superintendent