Robertson County Board of Education
Board Meeting Minutes
May 18, 2015
6:30 pm
Present: Board Members –John Burns-Chair, Angie Knarr, Marsha Jones-vice, Lauren Hughes,
Superintendent/Board Secretary – David Murray, Treasurer – Tracy Teegarden,
Others – Jim Hamm-KDE, Kay Kennedy-KDE, Kim Cox, Jim Downing; Employees- Holly
Linville-DPP/IC, Cathy Stewart, Treva Wood; Student-Lacey Mitchell and Community MembersToby Miller and Joyce Kelly
Meeting was called to order by Chairman- Dr. John Burns at 6:30. All members present except
District 3-Vacancy due to resignation of board member.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND AMENDMENTS
BOARD ITEM 051815-1
Motion was made by Mrs. Jones and seconded by Mrs. Hughes to approve the agenda and
amendments.
VOTE: 4-0
APPROVAL OF APRIL 20, 2015 BOARD MINUTES
BOARD ITEM 051815-2
Motion was made by Mrs. Knarr and seconded by Mrs. Jones to approve the April 20, 2015 regular
board meeting minutes.
VOTE: 4-0
STUDENT OF THE MONTH RECOGNITION-Jamey Johnson
CERTIFIED STAFF OF THE MONTH RECOGNITION-Jamey Johnson
CLASSIFIED STAFF OF THE MONTH RECOGNITION- David Murray
Mr. Johnson recognized Lila Grace Haag, Alicia Barker, and Maria Delgado-Torres as students of
the month and told them to keep up the good work.
Mr. Johnson recognized Joe Bane as certified staff of the month.
Mr. Murray recognized Janet Absher as classified staff of the month.
APPROVAL OF INSURANCE RENEWAL QUOTE
BOARD ITEM 051815-3
Motion was made by Mrs. Hughes and seconded by Mrs. Jones to approve the 2015-2016
insurance quote in the amount of $41, 900. Quote was given by Wright Specialty but board is
willing to give Liberty Mutual, whom we currently have insurance with, the chance to match that
quote and the terms that Wright Specialty offered.
VOTE: 4-0
DISCUSSION WITH KIM COX REGARDING DEMING PROPERTY
The Board discussed an offer submitted by Kim Cox regarding purchasing 1.5 acres of land from
the Deming property. The property will be evaluated further to see if it is possible to get enough
land around the area recently bonded for cleanup of the building. Results will be brought back
before the Board at the next meeting.
TEACHER PRESENTATIONS
Treva Woods, third grade teacher, presented the Board with a report on her classroom. Third
grade students just finished KPREP testing. Every student set goals for their test. They made a
goal tree within their classroom to show each students goals. Students within her classroom have
been utilizing technology by creating power point presentations. Engage New York math
program has been used within the third grade classroom since December. This is a great
rigorous program that utilizes critical thinking skills in a great way. All classrooms will be using
this program next year. Cathy Stewart, high school math teacher, presented the Board with a
report on her classroom as well. They are currently continuing math work and finishing up for
this fiscal year.
APPROVE CLAIMS AND FINANCE OFFICER`S REPORT-Tracy Teegarden
BOARD ITEM 051815-4
Motion was made by Mrs. Hughes and seconded by Mrs. Jones to approve the finance report
given by finance officer-Tracy Teegarden.
VOTE: 4-0
Motion was made by Mrs. Hughes and seconded by Mrs. Jones to approve the May Claims.
VOTE: 4-0
APPROVE PRINCIPAL`S BUDGET-Jamey Johnson
BOARD ITEM 051815-5
Motion was made by Mrs. Jones and seconded by Mrs. Hughes to approve the principal`s budget
presented by Mr. Johnson.
VOTE: 4-0
APPROVE DRAFT CERTIFIED EVALUTION PLAN
BOARD ITEM 051815-6
Motion was made by Mrs. Jones and seconded by Mrs. Knarr to approve the draft of the certified
evaluation plan.
VOTE: 4-0
REPORTS
PRINCIPAL`S REPORT-Jamey Johnson
Mr. Johnson presented the Board with his principal’s report stating the district has been
approved to receive a Chinese foreign language teacher for the next three years in exchange for
$8,000 each year. He is currently working on the master schedule for next fiscal year. The last
day of testing will be tomorrow and then make up testing for any student who did not test. All
students set goals for KPREP, and student awards day will be on May 28, 2015.
DPP\TEACHING AND LEARNING REPORT-Holly Linville
Holly Linville, D.P.P./IS, presented an attendance report to the Board stating that attendance for
month 9 was at 96.48% and current enrollment is at 345. Student Individual Learning Plans
(ILPs) for students grades 6-12 are 100% complete. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 on May
29, 2015.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT-David Murray
Mr. Murray, Superintendent, reported to the Board that the tree at the Deming site has been
removed. He presented an update on the District Facilities Plan, and stated how he recently met
with Pete Miller from KDE regarding transportation. He has been in communication with John
Thompson with KDE regarding the open board seat.
Mr. Murray presented the following personnel to the Board:
Hire-Melanie Marchese-Certified substitute and substitute bus driver pending completion
of Board paperwork.
Hire-Brooke Smith-Certified Substitute
Retirement-Karen Brumagen
Non-renewals-Brian Howard, Kendra Armstrong, Ashley Hughes, Alyssa Hudgins
STATE ASSISTANCE PROGRESS/DISTRICT ACTION PLAN-Jim Hamm, Kay
Kennedy
Mr. Jim Hamm, KDE, presented the Board with a state assistance report stating the teachers at
RCS will all be attending a two day systems training on June 4 & 5 where there will be a
consultant come in from Texas. There will be an action plan developed for improvement from
the training. Mr. Hamm stated that he was impressed by the posters throughout the school with
goals for KPREP testing. The staff at RCS is working hard to make sure that students are
becoming part of the processes. District is waiting for results regarding standards review to see
recommended ways for improving instruction further.
APPROVE SALARY SCHEDULES FOR 2015-2016
BOARD ITEM 051815-7
Motion was made by Mrs. Jones and seconded by Mrs. Hughes to approve salary schedules for
the 2015-2016 school year.
VOTE: 4-0
APPROVE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR 2015-2016
BOARD ITEM 051815-8
Motion was made by Mrs. Knarr and seconded by Mrs. Jones to approve the tentative budget for
the 2015-2016 school year.
VOTE: 4-0
APPROVE VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICES CONTRACT WITH JENNIFER HUHN
STRONG FOR 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR.
BOARD ITEM 051815-9
Motion was made by Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Hughes to approve the visually impaired services
contract with Jennifer Strong for the 2015-2016 school year.
VOTE: 4-0
APPROVE KEDC MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FOR 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
BOARD ITEM 051815-10
Motion was made by Mrs. Hughes and seconded by Mrs. Knarr to approve the KEDC membership
renewal for 2015-2016 school year.
VOTE: 4-0
APPROVE DISTRICT FACILITIES PLAN HEARING OFFICER`S REPORT
BOARD ITEM 051815-11
Motion was made by Mrs. Jones and seconded by Mrs. Hughes to approve the district facilities
plan hearing officer`s report given by Holly Linville.
VOTE: 4-0
APPROVE SCHOOLPOINTE WEBSITE HOSTING CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR 20152016 SCHOOL YEAR
BOARD ITEM 051815-12
Motion was made by Mrs. Jones and seconded by Mrs. Knarr to approve the Schoolpointe website
hosting contract renewal for the 2015-2016 school year.
VOTE: 4-0
DISCUSSION OF OFFER BY LICKING VALLEY HEADSTART TO SELL BUILDING
TO ROBERTSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Board discussed the purchase of the head start building. Licking Valley Head Start offered
the building to the district for $6,500. Kay Kennedy, KDE Official, recommended to the Board
that they contact KDE facilities for approval before taking any action regarding this purchase.
APPROVE TRAVEL REQUEST
BOARD ITEM 051815-13
Motion was made by Mrs. Hughes and seconded by Mrs. Jones to approve the following travel
requests pending all permission slips are completed:
VOTE: 4-0
April 9, 2015-Holly Linville-Shipley Systems Training-Lexington, Ky.
April 29, 2015-David Murray-ATC Steering Committee mtg.-Maysville ATC
May 7, 2015-Diana Wells-BTADD meeting-Maysville, KY.
May 18, 2015-Holly Linville-DPP meeting-Flemingsburg, Ky.
May 20, 2015-David Murray or Jamey Johnson-ATC steering committee meetingMaysville.
May 22, 2015-John Brown and Class of 2015-Blue Licks State Park-Revolutionary War
battle site.
May 28, 2015-Holly Linville-attendance reward trip to Mt. Olivet and Maysville, Ky.
June 4&5, 2015-All RCS Teachers-mandatory meeting-Lexington, Ky.-(taking bus-no one
reimbursed individually).
June 8-10, 2015-Brandi Thayer and two students-regional FCCLA officer trainingHardinsburg, Ky.
June 9, 10, and 11, 2015-Frank Gifford and FFA students-State FFA conventionLexington, KY.
June 9, 10, and 11, 2015-Diana Wells-Workforce Solutions Career Camp-MCTCMaysville, KY.
June 10, 11, and July 22, 2015-Aaron Massey, Linda Ishmael, and Holly Linville-KEDC
Social Studies New Standards Training-Ashland, KY.
July 5-8, 2015-Brandy Thayer and two students-FCCLA National Meeting-Washington,
DC.
July 13 &14, 2015-Diana Wells-State Mandated FRYSC Conference-Galt HouseLouisville, KY.
July 13 thru July 17, 2015-Holly Linville and Thomas Mitchell-Infinite Campus, DPP, and
technology training-Lexington, Ky.
APPROVE BUILDING USE REQUEST
BOARD ITEM 051815-14
Motion was made by Mrs. Knarr and seconded by Mrs. Hughes to approve the following
building use request:
VOTE: 4-0
May 9, 2015-David Jones-Kentucky State Police-Graduated Licensing Class
May 23, 2015-Polly White-Robertson County Homemakers-Alumni Banquet
November 2, 2015-Shannon Farrell-Robertson County Extension Service-Computer Lab.
for presentation on Cattle feeding through Winter-Nutritional Analysis
SECOND READING OF HOMEWORK POLICY #08.211
BOARD ITEM 051815-15
Motion was made by Mrs. Hughes and seconded by Mrs. Knarr to approve the second reading of
the homework policy.
VOTE: 4-0
OTHER BUSINESS
Mrs. Knarr inquired about Preschool numbers.
MOTION TO ENTER CLOSED SESSION PER KRS 61.810, SECTION F-PERSONNEL
BOARD ITEM 051815-16
Motion was made by Mrs. Jones and seconded by Mrs. Knarr to go into closed session for
personnel interview (Superintendent). Time 8:54 pm
VOTE: 4-0
MOTION TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
BOARD ITEM 051815-17
Motion was made by Mrs. Hughes seconded by Mrs. Knarr to return to open session.
Time 10:14 pm
VOTE: 4-0
ADJOURN
BOARD ITEM 051815-18
Motion was made by Mrs. Knarr and seconded by Mrs. Hughes to adjourn the meeting.
Time: 10:15 pm
VOTE: 4-0
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