RECORD OF BOARD PROCEEDINGS
(MINUTES)
Georgetown, Ky., February 12, 2015
The Scott County Board of Education met at Georgetown Middle School at 6:30 o'clock P.M. on the
12th
day of
(1)
(3)
February , 20 15, with the following members present:
Kevin Kidwell
Jo Anna Fryman
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(4)
Jennifer Holbert
Stephanie Powers
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
(Meeting #5)
1.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Kevin Kidwell.
2.
WELCOME: Mr. Kidwell welcomed everyone to the meeting. He conveyed Board Chair
Conway’s apologies for non-attendance at the meeting due to a death in his family and funeral
visitation.
3.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Mrs. Putty shared information about student achievements
including SCHS Bowling Team KHSAA State Championship, Varsity Cheerleaders placing 4 th,
JV Cheerleaders placing 12th in the National competition in Orlando Florida. The Music Program
had a strong presence at KMEA. Praise was given to our Music Program and their performance
including 28 Singers, the Cardinal Choir, All State Chorus, Amie Kincaid and her
Gifted/Talented Students, the Symphonic Winds, Tom Brawner’s recognition receiving the
Citation of Excellence Award, the leadership of Brent Merritt, and Sam Coleman and Christine
Holajter’s contributions. Mrs. Putty stated our district is proud of their accomplishments. KSBA
conference packets were given to Board members to review.
4.
APPROVE AGENDA:
Request made by Superintendent Putty to remove #7. D BOARD
APPROVE COMMON CARRIER REQUEST FOR ELKHORN CROSSING SCHOOL
STUDENTS Also, she asked to add item #23 DISCUSS AND APPROVE LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN VERIZON WIRELESS GEORGETOWN NORTH SITE AND
SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION: Recommendation: Approve lease agreement
between Crown Castle USA, Inc. and Scott County Board of Education for placement of cell
tower on back of Pre-School property, pending review and approval of Board Attorney to be
removed as the same item is under SCOTT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE
CORPORATION MEETING. Ms. Holbert asked that item #10 B and C Fundraisers be ratified,
rather than approved, since they have already begun. Superintendent Putty asked that some
Agenda items be re-arranged on Agenda due to having special guests at the meeting to present.
Requested to move items #14 THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS: TYPICAL PROJECT
WORKFLOW and #15 REVIEW FLOOR PLAN AND SCHEMATIC DESIGN OF PROPOSED
HIGH SCHOOL up due to Architects present, in front of item #13 DISCUSSION OF NAME
FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL. Vice-Chair Mr. Kidwell asked for a motion to amend agenda.
There as a motion made by Ms. Holbert and second by Mrs. Fryman to amend agenda. Motion
carried unanimously. There was a motion by Ms. Holbert and second by Mrs. Fryman to approve
the amended agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
5.
CONSENT ITEMS FOR MINUTES: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, it was
moved by Ms. Holbert and seconded by Mrs. Powers that the Board approve Consent Item for
Minutes for A) with requested change in #12, paragraph #2 by Ms. Holbert. (Ms. Holbert said she
did not make comment listed concerning substitute teachers.) Also in item #16, she said to
replace word “reminded” with word “told” as reminded indicates prior knowledge of, to which
she, herself, had none.
Motion carried unanimously.
6.
CONSENT ITEMS FOR FEES: Kevin Kidwell made motion for consent items for Fees to be
two separate items, voted on one at a time, second by Jennifer Holbert. Motion carried
unanimously.
Item A – BOARD APPROVE STUDENT FEE AT ELKHORN CROSSING SCHOOL:
Recommendation: Board approve the implementation of a fee not exceeding $1200.00 for Media
Arts students participating in the Student Television Network Convention. Motion made by
Jo Anna Fryman and second by Jennifer Holbert. Motion carried unanimously.
Item B – BOARD APPROVE STUDENT FEE AT ELKHORN CROSSING SCHOOL:
Recommendation: Board approve the implementation of a fee not exceeding $700.00 for
Biomedical Sciences Village students participating in the 2015 Experimental Biology Annual
Scientific Conference. Motion made by Jennifer Holbert and second by Stephanie Powers.
Motion carried unanimously.
7.
CONSENT ITEMS FOR COMMON CARRIERS:
A)
BOARD APPROVE COMMON CARRIER REQUEST FOR ELKHORN CROSSING
SCHOOL BMSV STUDENTS: Recommendation: Board approve the use of common
carrier services (Airline Yet To Be Determined) to provide transportation for the Elkhorn
Crossing School BMSV Students to and from Boston, MA on March 29, 2015 and April 1,
2015 due to the distance of the trip and leave and return times.
B)
BOARD APPROVE COMMON CARRIER REQUEST FOR ELKHORN CROSSING
SCHOOL MEDIA ARTS STUDENTS: Board approve the use of common carrier
services (Southwest Airlines) to provide transportation for the Elkhorn Crossing School
Media Arts Students, to and from San Diego, CA on March 31, 2015 and April 6, 2015 as
well as Ground Transportation (TBD) for sightseeing due to the distance of the trip and
leave and return times.
C)
BOARD APPROVE COMMON CARRIER REQUEST FOR ELKHORN CROSSING
SCHOOL BMSV STUDENTS: Recommendation: Board approve the use of common
carrier services (Miller Transportation) to provide transportation for the Elkhorn
Crossing School Biomedical Science Students, to and from Frankfort, KY on February
18, 2015 due to the distance of the trip and leave and return times.
D)
BOARD APPROVE COMMON CARRIER REQUEST FOR ELKHORN CROSSING
SCHOOL EV STUDENTS: Recommendation: Board approve the use of common carrier
services (To Be Determined) to provide transportation for the Elkhorn Crossing School
Engineering Village Students, to and from Terre Haute, IN on the tentative date of March
19, 2015, with approval to modify the date as needed, due to the distance of the trip and
leave and return times.
E)
BOARD APPROVE COMMON CARRIER REQUEST FOR ELKHORN CROSSING
SCHOOL EV STUDENTS: Recommendation: Board approve the use of common carrier
services (Miller Transportation) to provide transportation for the Elkhorn Crossing
School Engineering Village Students, to and from Cincinnati, OH on the tentative date of
April 29, 2015 due to the distance of the trip and leave and return times
F)
BOARD APPROVE COMMON CARRIER REQUEST FOR GIFTED AND
TALENTED STUDENTS: Recommendation: Board approve the use of common carrier
services (Miller Transportation) to provide transportation for the Gifted & Talented
Students to and from Danville, KY on March 5, 2015 due to the distance of the trip and
leave and return times.
Motion made by Stephanie Powers to group all of item #7 Common Carriers together and
second by Jennifer Holbert. Motion carried unanimously. Upon the recommendation of
the Superintendent, it was moved Mrs. Powers and second by Mrs. Fryman that the
Board approve Consent Items for Common Carriers A) – F) with the exception of
removing item D) as requested. Motion carried unanimously.
8.
SPOTLIGHT: Recognize SCHS students who created the banner for KSBA conference.
Students Mariah Beagle and Kelsey Clark were in attendance to display the banner they
created for the KSBA conference. The theme, “The Courage to Lead” was given, and
these students came up with their own design.
9. CONSENT ITEMS FOR DONATIONS: Upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, it was moved by Mrs. Powers and second by Ms. Holbert that the Board
approve Consent Items for Donations A) – II) as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
A)
APPROVE DONATION TO ANNE MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
Recommendation: Board approve the donation of $1837.70.00 from Box Tops for
Education to be used for instructional purposes to benefit all students.
B)
APPROVE DONATION TO EASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Recommendation:
Board approve the donation of $260.00 from Eastern Elementary PTA to be used to
purchase fifty soft-cover Hatchet Books to give away at Title One Literacy Night.
C)
APPROVE DONATION TO EASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Recommendation:
Board approve the donation of $3189.60 from General Mills Box Top for Education to be
used to purchase ipads for Eastern Elementary School, proceeds to be deposited into
Lemons Mill Elementary School “District Activity Fund” account.
D)
APPROVE DONATION TO ELKHORN CROSSING SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board
approve the donation of $246.23 from Buffalo Wild Wings, to be used to enhance the
programs at Elkhorn Crossing School to benefit all students.
E)
APPROVE DONATION TO ELKHORN CROSSING SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board
approve the donation of $234.00 from A Good Place for Fun Inc., to be used to enhance
the programs at Elkhorn Crossing School to benefit all students.
F)
APPROVE DONATION TO ELKHORN CROSSING SCHOOL: Recommendation: Board
approve the donation of media equipment from Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing
North American, Inc. to benefit the ECS Media Arts Village.
G)
APPROVE DONATION TO GARTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Recommendation:
Board approve the donation of $3000.00 from Garth Elementary PTO, to be used for
technology to benefit Garth Elementary School, proceeds to be deposited into the Garth
Elementary School “District Activity Fund” account.
H)
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $255.00 from Valerie Martin for the benefit of the Gifted &
Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
I)
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $255.00 from Ronnie Barnes for the benefit of the Gifted &
Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
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APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $255.00 from Carolyn Holmes for the benefit of the Gifted &
Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $255.00 from Jennifer Barber for the benefit of the Gifted &
Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $255.00 from Marissa Hancock for the benefit of the Gifted
& Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $255.00 from Andrea Robinson for the benefit of the Gifted
& Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $255.00 from Kim Brooks for the benefit of the Gifted &
Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $255.00 from Donna Russell for the benefit of the Gifted &
Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $130.00 from Joann Cox for the benefit of the Gifted &
Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $130.00 from Gina Mullin for the benefit of the Gifted &
Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $130.00 from Jeffrey Watts for the benefit of the Gifted &
Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $255.00 from Brenda Sell for the benefit of the Gifted &
Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $120.00 from Agnes Reeves for the benefit of the Gifted &
Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $130.00 from Jamie Curtis for the benefit of the Gifted &
Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $255.00 from Helen Johnson for the benefit of the Gifted &
Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $255.00 from Gena Hill for the benefit of the Gifted &
Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $255.00 from Carol Preston for the benefit of the Gifted &
Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $255.00 from Heather Brown for the benefit of the Gifted &
Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $255.00 from Tracy Lyon for the benefit of the Gifted &
Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
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10.
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $255.00 from Kelly Burgess for the benefit of the Gifted &
Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
APPROVE DONATION TO GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM: Recommendation:
Board approve donations of $130.00 from Andy Smith for the benefit of the Gifted &
Talented Program’s KUNA field trip.
APPROVE DONATION TO LEMONS MILL ELEMENTARY: Recommendation:
Board approve the donation of $250.00 from Georgetown College’s Service Learning
Project, to be used for food, general supplies, and emergency assistance at the Lemon’s
Mill Family Resource Center.
APPROVE DONATION TO LEMONS MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
Recommendation: Board approve the donation of $603.00 from Lemons Mill PTA to be
used to purchase chorus materials and supplies for the Music program at Lemons Mill
Elementary, proceeds to be deposited into Lemons Mill Elementary School “District
Activity Fund” account.
APPROVE
DONATION
TO
NORTHERN
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL:
Recommendation: Board approve the donation of $999.00 from Northern Elementary
PTA to be used to purchase a MacBook to benefit Northern Elementary School, proceeds
to be deposited into Northern Elementary School “District Activity Fund” account.
APPROVE
DONATION
TO
NORTHERN
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL:
Recommendation: Board approve the donation of $3740.00 from Northern Elementary
PTA to be used to purchase ipads to benefit Northern Elementary School, proceeds to be
deposited into Northern Elementary School “District Activity Fund” account.
APPROVE DONATION TO ROYAL SPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL: Recommendation:
Board approve the donation of $1200.00 from Commonwealth Tool and Machine Inc., to
be used to benefit the Royal Spring Middle School Boys Basketball Team.
APPROVE DONATION TO ROYAL SPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL: Recommendation:
Board approve the donation of $300.00 from Dr. Horace Hambrick to benefit the Royal
Spring Middle School Grand Titan Scholarship Award.
APPROVE DONATION TO STAMPING GROUND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
Recommendation: Board approve the donation of $180.16 from Kroger Rewards
Program to be used to benefit Stamping Ground Elementary School.
CONSENT ITEMS FOR FUNDRAISERS:
Upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, it was moved by Ms. Holbert and second by Mrs. Powers that the Board
approve Consent Items for Fundraisers A) through F) with the correction requested to
ratify B) and C).
Motion carried unanimously.
A)
B)
C)
D)
APPROVE FUNDRAISER FOR ELKHORN CROSSING SCHOOL: Board approve the TShirt fundraiser for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year to be used for the benefit
Elkhorn Crossing School.
RATIFY FUNDRAISER FOR SCHS TOUCHDOWN CLUB: Board approve the Candle
Sales fundraiser beginning February 2, 2015 through February 6, 2015 to be used for the
benefit of Scott County High School Touchdown Club.
RATIFY FUNDRAISER FOR SCHS HOMERUN CLUB: Recommendation: Board
approve the Buffalo Wild Wings fundraiser beginning February 2015 through July 2015 to
be used for the benefit of Scott County High School Softball Team.
APPROVE FUNDRAISER FOR SCHS TENNIS TEAM: Recommendation: Board approve
the Kroger Community Rewards Program fundraiser that will be ongoing for the year
2015 to be used for the benefit of Scott County High School Boys and Girls Tennis Teams.
E)
F)
11.
APPROVE FUNDRAISER FOR SOUTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA:
Recommendation: Board approve the Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser on February 13,
2015 to be used for the benefit of the American Heart Association and Southern
Elementary School.
APPROVE FUNDRAISER FOR WESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Recommendation:
Board approve the Boosterthon Fun Run fundraiser from April 6, 2015 through April 17,
2015 to be used for the benefit of Western Elementary School.
CONSENT ITEM FOR SURPLUS: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, it
was moved by Mrs. Powers and second by Mrs. Fryman that the Board approve Consent
Item for Surplus as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
A) DECLARE ASSETS TO BE SURPLUS: Recommendation: Board declare listed assets as
surplus goods and approve the sale or disposal of these units.
12.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public comment sign in page was given to Kevin Kidwell. He read the procedure
concerning public comment. There were 3 individuals who had signed up. 1) Christine
Hawkins, asking about a Bus Drivers Break Area. Due to this item not being on the
Agenda, it was agreed through conversation with Attorney Chenoweth and Board
Members that it could not be discussed at this meeting, but would need to be requested
for addition at the next Board Meeting Agenda. 2) Jeffery Stone, asking for justification
of the recent vote of the Superintendent’s contract. Due to this item also not being
included on the present Agenda, it was asked that it be requested for addition to the next
meeting Agenda for comment. 3) James Waddy, Break area for Transportation
employees, and said he’d contact Superintendent Putty for requesting to be added to next
Agenda.
13.
THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS: TYPICAL PROJECT WORKFLOW: Training was
conducted on the construction process from the initiation of the local planning committee
through construction completion. Director of Facilities Mike Luscher, Director of
Maintenance Zan Rexroat, Architect Mike Smith, Project Manager Tim Geegan,
Financial Consultant Dr. Bob Tarvin, and Director of Finance Randy Cutright all
presented the specific steps and details of the construction project workflow. In addition
to the construction process, Dr. Bob Tarvin gave a detailed presentation on school district
funding and bonding determination.
BREAK TIME 8:15 PM
MEETING RECONVENED 8:25 PM
14.
REVIEW FLOOR PLAN AND SCHEMATIC DESIGN OF PROPOSED HIGH
SCHOOL: Mike Smith shared several layouts which offered different plans for the
cafeteria, kitchen, and library. Some previous requests were to position the cafeteria in
such a way to allow the view of the north side of the property, having an outdoor dining
area, the trash area being recessed and away from the dining area. Several board
members shared questions and comments, as far as a location of a café to be added in
plan 5. It was suggested to be added in front of the gym, between the stairwell entrances.
It was requested that the approval for the floor plan be added to the next Agenda for
March 5th, and that a determination would not be voted on at the present time.
15. DISCUSSION OF NAME FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL: Kevin Kidwell shared that there
were 156 names that were submitted. A listing of these names had been distributed to all
Board Members prior to the meeting for their review. Board members decided to narrow
down the list, each board member selecting 5 names, mascots, and school colors, and
bring those top 5 back to the next board meeting. Then, from this listing, narrow down
the list more, and send that final selection out to the public for vote.
16.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Randy Cutright reviewed summary of cash activity for
December 2014, and the Schedule of Investments, Certificates of Deposits with Kentucky
Bank.
Summary of Cash Activity for December 2014
General Fund
Special Revenue Fund
District Activity Fund
Capital Outlay Fund
Building Fund
Construction Fund
Debt Service Fund
Food Service Fund
Enterprise Fund
Fiduciary Fund
Beginning
Balance (Cash &
Investments)
Receipts
Expenses
$6,713,900.76 $10,118,630.88 $4,637,418.75
$293,170.65
$77,934.00
$527,463.06
$318,738.35
$59,728.32
$38,256.10
$262,192.67
$0.00
$263,337.00
$1,625.06 $6,530,478.00 $6,530,731.46
$1,174,873.04
$263,384.16
$30,669.32
-$960,802.81 $6,530,731.46 $1,069,937.50
$583,417.83
$326,783.09
$305,597.39
$377,306.71
$123,023.37
$79,678.11
$24,768.52
$0.00
$0.00
$8,789,190.78 $24,030,693.28 $13,483,088.69
Less Investments
Less Funds Held by Bond Paying Agent
Cash Balance
Net Receivables/
Payables/
Ending Balance
Transfers/
(Cash &
Adjustments
Investments)
$5,250.95 $12,200,363.84
$0.00
-$156,358.41
$0.00
$340,210.57
$0.00
-$1,144.33
$0.00
$1,371.60
$0.00
$1,407,587.88
$0.00
$4,499,991.15
-$4,511.74
$600,091.79
$0.00
$420,651.97
$0.00
$24,768.52
$739.21 $19,337,534.58
$12,480,115.17
$630.58
$6,856,788.83
Schedule of Investments
9/12/2014
12/12/2014
12/12/2014
12/12/2014
6/28/2014
10/12/2014
12/15/2014
Certificates of Deposits with KENTUCKY BANK
0.24%
4 Months
0.24%
4 Months
0.30%
5 Months
0.32%
6 Months
0.44%
12 Months
0.30%
5 Months
0.30%
5 Months
$500,000.00
$2,500,000.00
$2,500,000.00
$3,500,000.00
$1,000,000.00
$650,000.00
$1,500,000.00
$12,150,000.00
Total Certificates of Deposits with Kentucky Bank
On March 22, 2013 proceeds from the Scott County School District Finance Corporation School Building Revenue Bonds
Series 2013 in the amount of $7,788,000 were invested with Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB&T) at a fixed rate of
return of .17%. Funds invested in this account are collaterized by securities held by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
Investment summary:
December 31, 2014
17.
.17%/annum
$
330,115.17
APPROVAL OF CURRENT BILLS: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, it was
moved by Ms. Holbert and second by Mrs. Powers that the current bills be paid as listed below.
Motion carried unanimously.
Check #s
662406-662425
65756-65796 EFT’s
662426-662439
65797-65809 EFT’s
662441-662451
65810-65824 EFT’s
662453-662469
662471-662666
662667-662670
FOOD SERVICE
Check #’s
662405
662440
662452
662470
662671-662694
VOIDED CHECKS
Check #’s
660937 & 662234
65810 EFT
18.
Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB&T)
Amount
94,458.93
3,067.44
153,378.81
719.65
189,155.85
1,747.42
36,984.60
2,165,295.85
206.25
27,937.81
30,984.70
33,338.01
28,148.06
67,141.67
204.00
52.77
PERSONNEL REPORT: Dr. Rick Culross, Director of Human Resources, shared the
personnel report. He also discussed the upcoming Letter of Intent process, which is a
non-binding “survey” to give early indication or an estimate of movement for employee
intent for continued employment, retirement, or resignation. The employee will be given
approximately one week to return their intent. Staffing allocations will be distributed to
schools soon.
PERSONNEL REPORT: EMPLOYED: (Certified) – Substitute Teachers – Tonya Allen,
Amy Oliver, Ann Bukowski, David Rice; Amie Kincaid, Voice Instructional Coach at SCHS;
Willow Hambrick, Writing Specialist at RSMS; Emily Kennedy, Home Placement Services at
Southern; Jodi Shearer, Special Ed Teacher at RSMS; Kayla Hamilton, Teacher at SCMS; Kayla
Portwood, Assistant Fast Pitch Softball Coach at SCHS; Robert Fender, Business Teacher at
SCHS; Stephen Brown, 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach at SCMS; Billy James, Assistant Fast
Pitch Freshman Softball Coach at SCHS; Patricia Gibian, PD Training at 9th Grade School; After
School Program Instructors at Western - Donna Combs, Janet Parker, Leslie Stumbo; Ann
Stevens, National Board Certification at SCHS. (Classified) – Substitute Aides – Julia Jaddock,
Layne Blethen, Fawn Gilreath; Substitutes for After School Programs in District – Caitlynn
Frazier, Paula Mashunkashey; Alexander Mendes, Saturday School at Southern; Bronson Harris,
Bus Aide; Bertha Terry Roberts, After School Worker at Southern; Bus Drivers – Jaime Kumar,
Lea Hammond, Katherine Butler, David Singer; Joseph Mikulin, Substitute Custodian; Substitute
Food Service Nutrition Aides – Etta Peifer, Melissa Taulbee, Jacquelyn Beavers; Randy Castle,
HVAC; Crystal Hale, Substitute Custodian; Grant Furlong, Bookkeeper at Garth; Sheila Heifner,
Bus Monitor; Katrina Crillo, Bus Aide; Joseph Mikulin, Substitute Custodian; Heidi Goodpaster,
Childcare for Bornlearning Workshops at Garth; Taylor Stone, Substitute Aide at LME.
TRANSFERS: (Classified) – George Bailey, from Substitute Custodian to Second Shift
Custodian at SCMS; Tina King, from District Custodian to Second Shift Custodian at SCHS;
Amy Buckler, from Food Service Substitute to Full-time Nutrition Aide at Southern; Dottie
Dawson, from Food Service Substitute to Full-time Nutrition Aide at SCHS; Amanda Withrow,
from Substitute to FMD Aide at SCHS. RESIGNATIONS: (Certified) – Kevin Howard,
Teacher at SCHS (1-23-15). (Classified) – Charles Skinner, Food Service at Eastern (1-21-15);
Connie Grider Cramer, Aide at GMS (1-16-15).
APPROVED LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Joseph Arvin, 12-2-14 to 1-23-15; Lynn Fiechter, 10-24-14 to 12-19-14; Henry Collett, 1-5-15 to
1-20-15.
19.
FIELD TRIP REPORT – February Field Trips Report as given to Board Members for
their review.
20.
APPROVE PRESCHOOL TUITION: Superintendent Putty stressed the importance of
early childhood education. The Pre-School program is meeting the needs of qualified 3
and 4 year olds. The district receives funding from two different sources as a result of
these two eligibility requirements. The district receives funding from IDEA Preschool.
These are federal funds provided to the state of Kentucky based on the number of
students receiving special education services. The district also receives funding from the
state based on the number of four-year old preschool students who meet 150% of the
poverty level requirements. Currently, enrollment is at 328 students. This number is
constant flux due to students qualifying at any time throughout the year. There are a
limited number of preschool programs in our county. At this time, we are asking for the
opportunity to expand to include approximately 30 – 45 additional tuition paying
students. This would add one additional teacher and instructional assistant for staffing.
The teacher would be certified in early childhood education. The fee would be $200
nonrefundable, and count towards $3000 yearly tuition. The program is ½ day for 4
days/week. The 5th day employees would work as they do now. Currently, Pre School is
housed at Pre School Center and Northern Elementary. Both programs would be allowed
to add students. Jennifer Holbert asked about reimbursement for snow days. Matt
Thompson and Principal Jennifer Smith said no preschool is offered on snow days, but
normally these snow days are made up at the end of the school year, so there would be no
refunds made. Stephanie Powers questioned how would the determination be made as to
who gets the available spots. Determination would be made on a first come basis. She
shared this is a pilot program to see how it will be received, and determining factors
would be evaluated. There will be no transportation service (bus) provided due to extra
costs. Motion made by Jennifer Holbert, second by Jo Anna Fryman. Motion carried
unanimously.
21.
APPROVE BG#4 FORM – LEMONS MILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – ADDITION: Upon
the recommendation of the Superintendent, it was moved by Ms. Holbert and second by Mrs.
Powers that the Board approve the BG# 4 form(s) for the following bid package(s), authorizing
the Board’s designee to execute the documents and submit them to the Kentucky Department of
Education for final approval and authorize the final payment(s):
Bid Pkg
Description
Contractor
Total Contract Amount
092
Gyp Board Assemblies
OK interiors
$173,598.60
RECESS THIS MEETING – IN ORDER TO CONDUCT FINANCE CORPORATION
MEETING.
22.
SCOTT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION MEETING:
A. Called to order – Kevin Kidwell
B. DISCUSS AND APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN VERIZON WIRELESS
GEORGETOWN NORTH SITE AND SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION:
Recommendation: Approve lease agreement between Crown Castle U SA, Inc. and Scott
County Board of Education for placement of cell tower on back of Pre-School property,
pending review and approval of Board Attorney. Matt Brooks with Verizon was at meeting
to discuss proposed project which would pay $48,000 over five years. Questions posed as to
what led Verizon to this property. It was near the area in the search, and was a municipal
area, helping Verizon, while helping the community. The tower will be used for other
companies as well, with rental options. It is a 300 ft. tower to be located within 400 to 500 ft.
of school. Kevin Kidwell asked Board if there was any interest in moving forward with this
proposal. The Board showed no interest in proceeding with motion to approve lease.
Question posed to Board from Mr. Brooks asking why there was no interest. Board members
shared concerns for student safety, traffic in and out of right of way on property, and the loss
of property in a growing district.
When asked for a motion, no motion was made. Therefore this proposal will not move
forward.
C. Adjournment: There was a motion by Ms. Holbert and second by Mrs. Powers to adjourn the
School District Finance Corporation Meeting and reconvene back to the regular board
meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
23.
DISCUSS AND APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN VERIZON WIRELESS
GEORGETOWN NORTH SITE AND SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION:
Recommendation: Approve lease agreement between Crown Castle USA, Inc. and Scott County
Board of Education for placement of cell tower on back of Pre-School property, pending review
and approval of Board Attorney.
24.
BOARD DIALOGUE: Stephanie Powers extended apology on behalf of School Board to Mr.
Feck, Transportation Department employee, for discussion at the last board meeting. Jo Anna
Fryman shared that the Board had done a good thing with approving the Preschool pilot program.
She was happy with H5 design for the new high school. Jennifer Holbert thanked the Board for
turning down the cell phone tower. We took the time to think through the vote. Spring sports
start 15th.
Kevin Kidwell shared that as we move forward with the next agendas, we need to think about
policies and move on, while tying up the loose ends as well. Jo Anna Fryman added that as the
Board revamps policies, KSBA service provided for policy writing needs to be utilized.
Superintendent Putty shared that it takes 2 readings to update policies, and our own board
attorney sees first. After reviewing and editing at second reading, and as long as it is legally
sound, it is forwarded to KSBA.
Requested for addition to next meeting Agenda are the following two items:
Comment, and the detailed use of fleet property.
25.
Public
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to discuss, it was moved by Ms. Holbert and
second by Mrs. Powers that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman, Board of Education
Secretary, Board of Education