Rowan County Board of Education Regular Meeting
May 20, 2014, 5:30 p.m.
Rowan County Board of Education
Present Board Members:
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson
Mr. William Redwine
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Mr. Rick Whelan
Absent Board Members:
Mr. Danny Mabry
1. Open meeting
1.a. Call meeting to order
Chairman Bill Redwine called the meeting to order.
1.b. Pledge of Allegiance
Tilden Hogge Elementary archery students led the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.c. Recognize visitors and guests
1.c.- School presentation by Tilden Hogge Elementary
For Tilden Hogge Elementary’s school presentation, Brandy Breeze said she was going to showcase her
PPN (professional partnership network) student, Alexandria Robinson. Alexandria addressed her study on
brain breaks and then had student dancers come forward to demonstrate Zumba dance moves to music from
The Sid Shuffle – Ice Age.
Brandy Breeze said archery is an extracurricular this year at Tilden Hogge Elementary, and students have a
demonstration for the board. Steve Dowdy noted the archery team’s participation and success in
tournaments this year and then had students demonstrate the eleven steps to archery success. The students
also gave board members an individual lesson on the proper steps for archery.
Superintendent Moore and the board thanked the Tilden Hogge Elementary staff and students for their
excellent presentation.
2. Approve regular business items
2.a. Approve regular April 22, 2014, and special May 8, 2014, board meeting minutes
2.b. Approve payment of monthly claims
2.c. Approve all emergency substitutes for 2014 - 2015 school year
2.d. Approve all 2013 - 2014 emergency substitutes for the 2014 - 2015 school year
2.e. Approve KEDC's bid list for food and supplies for the 2014 - 2015 school year and the lowest and
best bids for bus repair parts and fuel
Bus Repair Parts
American Bus & Accessories, Inc. – Cincinnati, OH
Bluegrass International – London, KY
George J. Hust Company – Cincinnati, OH
Republic Diesel – Louisville, KY
Ridgeway Distributors, Inc. – Louisville, KY
Wholesale Auto Parts – Morehead, KY
Worldwide Equipment, Inc. – Prestonsburg, KY
Recommended that the board accept the lowest and best bid for bus repair parts from the above companies
Fuel
Bulk Plants, Inc. – Morehead, KY
Harper Oil Products, Inc. – Florence, KY
Kentucky Petroleum Supply, Inc. – Winchester, KY
The above list of companies will bid on fuel on a monthly/bi-weekly basis as needed throughout the school
year.
2.f. Advertise for bread bids
Motion Passed: Motion to approve regular business items passed with a motion by Mr. Rick Whelan and a
second by Mrs. Brenda Stamm.
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson Yes
Mr. Danny Mabry
Absent
Mr. William Redwine
Yes
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Yes
Mr. Rick Whelan
Yes
3. Personnel report
Superintendent Moore gave the following personnel report:
Employment
Douglas, Elaine
Graham, Ray
Hammond, Emily
Oakley, Donna
employ as the varsity girls’ basketball coach at Rowan County Senior High
School effective with the start of the 2014 – 2015 school year
employ as the varsity football coach at Rowan County Senior High School
effective with the start of the 2014 – 2015 school year
employ for the assistant girls’ soccer position at Rowan County Senior High
School effective May 1, 2014
employ for the archery position at Rowan County Senior High School
effective with the start of the 2014 – 2015 school year
Resignations
Campbell, Ashley
resign as a teacher at Rowan County Senior High School effective at the
end of the 2013 – 2014 school year
Carter, Jennifer
Fannin, Lara
Mason, Sheila
Singleton, Kyle
Singleton, Natasha
Singleton, Natasha
Wall, Patrick
resign as a teacher at Rowan County Senior High School effective June 15,
2014
resign as head cheerleading coach, team leader, and academic coach at
Rowan County Middle School effective May 7, 2014
resign as a cook/baker at Rowan County Senior High School effective April
30, 2014
resign as a teacher at Rowan County Senior High School effective at the
end of the 2013 – 2014 school year
resign as an employment coordinator at Rowan County Senior High School
effective at the end of the 2013 – 2014 school year
resign as the head coach of swimming and diving at Rowan County Senior
High School effective April 25, 2014
resign as an assistant football coach, credit recovery instructor, military
skills instructor, and health education instructor effective at the end of the
2013 – 2014 school year
Retirements
Adkins, Kenneth
Ashcraft, Maria
Brock, Brigette
Flannery, Becky
retire as a computer maintenance technician with the Rowan County
Schools effective July 1, 2014
retire as a bus driver with the Rowan County Schools effective July 1, 2014
retire as a teacher at McBrayer Elementary effective at the end of the 2013
– 2014 school year
retire as an aide at McBrayer Elementary effective June 30, 2014
Superintendent Moore said Danny Mabry (candidate for magistrate in his district) was absent due to it being
Election Day and listening to election results.
Superintendent Moore noted that there are sixteen people retiring to date for this school year.
4. Treasurer's report
Superintendent Moore gave the treasurer’s report reflecting a balance in the general fund of $3,370,531.14.
He noted that until the legislators decide to bring in more revenue, the board is going to be dealing with tight
budgets because unfunded mandates are being pushed down to the local level.
5. Report on Unbridled Learning
Allison Mathews reported on the Title III program plan which addresses the educational approach for
providing English language development and meaningful participation in content classes and all programs.
She noted that students are given an assessment to determine their English proficiency; and presently, there
are twenty-nine students in the Title III program.
6. Approve senior trip to New York for Sunday, March 29, 2015, through Thursday, April 2, 2015
Superintendent Moore said this year’s senior trip to New York was fantastic and a very positive experience
for the students as many of the students wouldn’t have this opportunity.
Kellyn Gussler noted that there was $6,500 remaining from the money donated by Crosspoint Church for
this year’s senior trip to carryover for the 2014 – 2015 senior trip.
Bill Redwine said for students to have the opportunity to travel is fantastic. He said for some of the
students, it may have been their first time ever to travel out of the state of Kentucky; and for students to
experience the trip to New York, it was huge.
Motion Passed: Motion to approve senior trip to New York for Sunday, March 29, 2015, through
Thursday, April 2, 2015, passed with a motion by Mr. Rick Whelan and a second by Mrs. Jennifer
Anderson.
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson Yes
Mr. Danny Mabry
Absent
Mr. William Redwine
Yes
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Yes
Mr. Rick Whelan
Yes
7. Approve cost for travel, lodging, and meals for students in the Historical Society to attend the
national competition at the University of Maryland, College Park, on June 15-19, 2014
Paula Stafford reported that students in Stacie May’s class and Pam Rowland’s class competed in the
National History Day contest sponsored by the Kentucky Historical Society. At the state competition, one
student won first place in the state in historical performance; and another student took top prize in the state
for a theme award. Paula Stafford said Ben Hall and Jordan Whitaker will have the opportunity to compete
at the national competition to be held at the University of Maryland, College Park, on June 15-19, 2014. She
asked for the board’s support to cover the cost for travel, lodging, and meals for the students and noted the
estimated cost to be around $1,800 to $2,000.
Motion Passed: Motion to approve cost for travel, lodging, and meals for students in the Historical Society
to attend the national competition at the University of Maryland, College Park, on June 15-19, 2014, passed
with a motion by Mr. Rick Whelan and a second by Mrs. Jennifer Anderson.
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson Yes
Mr. Danny Mabry
Absent
Mr. William Redwine
Yes
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Yes
Mr. Rick Whelan
Yes
8. Approve the tentative budget for the Fiscal Year 2014 - 2015
Superintendent Moore noted that the budget is tentative as it is subject to change. Glen Teager noted that
Fund 1 numbers did not change; but Fund 2 numbers, etc., were included in the budget.
Motion Passed: Motion to approve the tentative budget for the Fiscal Year 2014 - 2015 passed with a
motion by Mrs. Jennifer Anderson and a second by Mr. Rick Whelan.
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson Yes
Mr. Danny Mabry
Absent
Mr. William Redwine
Yes
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Yes
Mr. Rick Whelan
Yes
9. Approve certified salary schedule, occupational therapy/physical therapy salary schedule, classified
salary schedule, coach's supplemental pay, and supplemental salary schedules
Superintendent Moore noted that the 1 percent raise for all staff members is included in the certified and
classified salary schedules. He said next year staff members will receive a 2 percent raise. He said the cost
to the board for a 1 percent raise is $100,000, and the cost for a 2 percent raise is $200,000.
Motion Passed: Motion to approve certified salary schedule, occupational therapy/physical therapy salary
schedule, classified salary schedule, coach's supplemental pay, and supplemental salary schedules passed
with a motion by Mr. Rick Whelan and a second by Mrs. Jennifer Anderson.
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson Yes
Mr. Danny Mabry
Absent
Mr. William Redwine
Yes
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Yes
Mr. Rick Whelan
Yes
10. Approve insurance coverage with Liberty Mutual and Kentucky Employers Mutual Insurance for
property insurance, fleet insurance, educator’s legal liability, and general liability as well as the
umbrella coverage at a rate of $183,086 for the 2014 - 2015 school year
Superintendent Moore said the cost for insurance coverage increased by 7 percent over last year’s rate but
noted that the rate for worker’s comp was down so the cost balanced out.
Motion Passed: Motion to approve insurance coverage with Liberty Mutual and Kentucky Employers
Mutual Insurance for property insurance, fleet insurance, educator’s legal liability, and general liability as
well as the umbrella coverage at a rate of $183,086 for the 2014 - 2015 school year passed with a motion by
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson and a second by Mr. Rick Whelan.
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson Yes
Mr. Danny Mabry
Absent
Mr. William Redwine
Yes
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Yes
Mr. Rick Whelan
Yes
11. Approve leadership hours for board members as follows: Jennifer Anderson (4 hours), Danny
Mabry (4 hours), Bill Redwine (4 hours), Brenda Stamm (4 hours), and Rick Whelan (4 hours)
Motion Passed: Motion to approve leadership hours for board members as follows: Jennifer Anderson (4
hours), Danny Mabry (4 hours), Bill Redwine (4 hours), Brenda Stamm (4 hours), and Rick Whelan (4
hours) passed with a motion by Mrs. Brenda Stamm and a second by Mrs. Jennifer Anderson.
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson Yes
Mr. Danny Mabry
Absent
Mr. William Redwine
Yes
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Yes
Mr. Rick Whelan
Yes
12. Approve establishment of an Early College Academy for Rowan County Schools
Superintendent Moore said the Early College Academy provides a great opportunity for students to be able
to go through high school and graduate with a high school diploma and an associate’s degree from college at
no cost to students or parents. He said the credits students obtain are transferrable to any college in the state
of Kentucky.
Dr. Ray Ginter shared a PowerPoint presentation on the Early College Academy. He said Morehead State
University and the Maysville Community and Technical College have specific schedules for students to
follow so there is structure. He shared a brochure that Catherine Rogers developed for the Early College
Academy. He noted that the high school is looking for help with finances for the academy, and staff
members are looking at fundraising to cover up to fifteen students. He said the Rowan County Early
College Academy is requesting that the Rowan County Board of Education commit tuition for the first three
Morehead State University students and the first three Maysville Community and Technical College
students. This will enable one free and reduced lunch student to also attend free at Morehead State
University and possibly the Maysville Community and Technical College for a total of up to eight students.
Times of the academy will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsorships for one year only are $4,000 per student at
Morehead State University (M. S. U.) and $2,250 per student at the Maysville Community and Technical
College (M. C. T. C.) for a total cost of $18,750 for six paid students. The second year cost is $8,000 for M.
S. U. tuition only and $4,500 for M. C. T. C. tuition only for a total cost of $37,500 for six paid students.
After much discussion, the board took the following action:
Motion Passed: Motion to approve establishment of an Early College Academy for Rowan County Schools
passed with a motion by Mrs. Jennifer Anderson and a second by Mr. Rick Whelan.
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson Yes
Mr. Danny Mabry
Absent
Mr. William Redwine
Yes
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Yes
Mr. Rick Whelan
Yes
13. Approve financial commitment from the board for $37,500 per year to scholarship three top
applicants for the Early College Academy program ($18,750 for this year)
Brenda Stamm said she thinks the Early College Academy is a great opportunity for the students but
questioned if the funding was there. Rick Whelan said he is having a hard time making a commitment with
not knowing what is going to happen with the budget. He said out of 3,000 students, the academy will only
affect six or eight students; and with the board cutting back on the budget, this would cost around $40,000 to
$50,000 for just eight students.
Superintendent Moore said the board could delay making a decision regarding the Early College Academy
for another year but noted that the students will lose if the board does this. He said students will be able to
get a high school diploma and an associate’s degree if the board approves an Early College Academy.
Bill Redwine said this is an expenditure the board would have to commit to, but it’s also an investment.
Ray Ginter asked if the board would commit to getting the first group of students through the academy at a
cost of $18,750 for the first year and then re-evaluate thereafter. He said he is asking for help with funding
for the first year to get the Early College Academy started and then what is fundraised will go toward the
following year.
Denine Sergent said the high school is going to do fundraising to try to fund up to fifteen students for the
Early College Academy. She noted that for every three students that attend M. S. U., a fourth student is free.
She noted two considerations listed for scoring applications as being first generation college degree and
income (free/reduced).
After much discussion, the board took the following action:
Motion Passed: Motion to approve funding the Early College Academy in the amount of $18,750 per year
for the next two years and to revisit the program thereafter to determine funding passed with a motion by
Mr. Rick Whelan and a second by Mrs. Jennifer Anderson.
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson Yes
Mr. Danny Mabry
Absent
Mr. William Redwine
Yes
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Yes
Mr. Rick Whelan
Yes
14. Approve memorandum of understanding between the Kentucky Middle School Association
(KMSA) Schools to Watch (STW) and Rowan County Board of Education
Paula Stafford noted that the Rowan County Middle School was invited by the Kentucky Middle School
Association to be one of six middle schools in Kentucky to participate in the middle grade leadership
development grant. The project is a four-year funded grant by the U. S. Department of Education at no cost
to the district to participate. The objectives of the grant are to improve principal and leadership team skills
and behaviors, improve school outcomes on the School-to-Watch criteria and best practices, and improve
school climate and culture for learning.
Motion Passed: Motion to approve memorandum of understanding between the Kentucky Middle School
Association (KMSA) Schools to Watch (STW) and Rowan County Board of Education passed with a motion
by Mr. Rick Whelan and a second by Mrs. Jennifer Anderson.
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson Yes
Mr. Danny Mabry
Absent
Mr. William Redwine
Yes
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Yes
Mr. Rick Whelan
Yes
15. Superintendent's report
Superintendent Moore noted that the Rowan County Middle School promotion ceremony is Thursday night,
May 22, 2014, with the high school graduation being on Friday, May 23, 2014.
Bill Redwine said the awards ceremony held on May 19, 2014, was very well done. He said staff and
administrators done a great job planning for the ceremony and noted that Morehead State University
provided $750,000 worth of scholarships. Ray Ginter noted that students received over $1 million in
scholarships at the awards ceremony.
Jennifer Anderson said the prom and project prom went smooth.
Superintendent Moore noted that the high school FMD students done a performance on the high school
stage, and students were very respectful.
Superintendent Moore noted that Isaac Lee signed today for a full track scholarship at Eastern Kentucky
University.
16. Other business
There was no other business.
17. Closed session to discuss pending litigation per statute KRS 61.810 (1)(c)
Motion Passed: Motion to go into closed session to discuss pending litigation per statute KRS 61.810
(1)(c) passed with a motion by Mr. Rick Whelan and a second by Mrs. Jennifer Anderson.
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson Yes
Mr. Danny Mabry
Absent
Mr. William Redwine
Yes
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Yes
Mr. Rick Whelan
Yes
The board went into closed session at 7:12 p.m. and reconvened at 8:29 p.m. with no action being taken
18. Adjourn
Motion Passed: Motion that the meeting adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Rick Whelan and a second
by Mrs. Jennifer Anderson.
Mrs. Jennifer Anderson Yes
Mr. Danny Mabry
Absent
Mr. William Redwine
Yes
Mrs. Brenda Stamm
Yes
Mr. Rick Whelan
Yes
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Chairperson
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Superintendent