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RECORD OF BOARD PROCEEDINGS
(Minutes)
The Somerset Independent Schools Board of Education met for the Regular Monthly Board Meeting
at 305 College Street, Somerset, Kentucky, 42501 at 6:00 P.M. on the 13th day of May, 2014. The
members of the Somerset Board of Education are as follows: (1) Scott P. Gulock, Chairperson, (2)
Gretchen W. Cole, Vice-Chairperson, (3) Sharon A. Brown, Member, (4) Jeff L. Perkins, Member,
(5) Elaine A. Wilson, Member
I.
Call To Order
Scott P. Gulock, Chairperson called the May 13, 2014, Regular Monthly Board Meeting to order at
6:00 P.M. Those in attendance were Scott P. Gulock, Chairperson; Gretchen W. Cole, Vice
Chairperson; Sharon A. Brown, Member; Jeff L. Perkins, Member; Elaine A. Wilson, Member; and
Boyd L. Randolph, Superintendent.
A.
Approve/Amend May 13, 2014, Regular Monthly Board Meeting Agenda
05-14-01
Superintendent Randolph recommended to the Board that they approve the May 13,
2014, Regular Monthly Board Meeting Agenda as presented. Sharon A. Brown made a motion to
accept the recommendation of Superintendent Randolph. Elaine A. Wilson seconded the motion.
The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
A.
II.
Recognitions
Somerset High School
2014 Governor’s Scholars
Alex Demunbrun, Kenny Spear, Samantha Heuer, Sahr Asif, Diala Qasem
2014 National Technical Honor Society
Kaitlyn Merritt – Health Science
Megan Sears – Carpentry
B.
Meece Middle School
Character Salutes for the Month of April 2014, for the word Perseverance
Angelica Hernandez – 5th grade, Sharon Gosser – 5th grade, Alex Miller – 6th grade
Hayden Campos – 7th grade, Amber West – 8th grade
Chris Adkins – Social Studies Teacher
Lisa Altman – Art Teacher
Melinda Williams – Language Arts Teacher
2014 Regional Archery Tournament
Calder Lawless – First Place
C.
Hopkins Elementary School
Character Salutes for the Month of April 2014, for the word Perseverance
Joey Dopp – Kindergarten, Tsukasa Nishizono – Kindergarten
Jozelynn Stewart – 1st Grade, Dayvin Ramirez – 1st Grade
Jackson Patrick – 2nd Grade, Chloe Akin – 2nd Grade
David Dinh – 3rd Grade, Hailey Hardwick – 3rd Grade
Autumn Thomas – 4th Grade, Keigo Mizuno – 4th Grade
Lois Lockard – Secretary I
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III.
Communications
A.
February 2014, Approved SBDM Minutes
February 2014, approved SBDM Minutes were presented to the Board, as informational items:
1.
Hopkins Elementary School
2.
Meece Middle School
3.
Somerset High School
B.
Citizens and Delegations
No citizens or delegations made a request to address the Board.
IV.
Superintendent’s Report
A.
Retirements/Resignations/Dismissals
The following personnel actions have been taken by the Superintendent between regular board
meetings and are presented as information to the Board.
Name
Jane Brooks
Effective Date
May 31, 2014
Position
Teacher
Resignations/Retirements/Dismissals
Retirement
Pam Flanagan
May 31, 2014
Teacher
Retirement
Deborah Hammond
May 31, 2014
Bus Driver
Retirement
Sharon Latham
June 30, 2014
Accounting Supervisor
Retirement
Pete Murdock
May 31, 2014
Grounds Worker
Retirement
Bev Stevenson
May 31, 2014
Teacher/Band
Retirement
B.
2013-2014 Extra Service Employments
The following personnel actions have been taken by the Superintendent between regular board
meetings and are presented as information to the Board.
Kasey Bardin
Kasey Bardin
Extra Service Contracts – April 2014
Meece Middle School John Sherman Cooper Leadership
Meece Middle School 8th Grade Department Head
C.
2014-2015 Certified Nonrenewal Letters (hand delivered)
The following certified personnel have been notified that their contract for the 2014-2015 school year,
has not been renewed.
Baker, Stephanie
Godbey, Anthony
Penley, Tina “Lynette”
Baker, Steven
Lucas, Nicole
Riddle, Amy
Brinson, Brandie
Marion, Amanda
Singleton, Matthew
Brock, Charlie
Martin, Ashley
Stevenson, Beverly
Bryant, Kendall
Massey, Heather
Teal, Tonja
Burkett, Darry
McCloy, Susan
Walker, Monica
Cravens, Carol
McClung, Camellia
Walker, Erin
Crawford, Fonda
McDaniel, Robin
Wesley, Erin
Crawford, Robin
Miller, David
Deaton, Noella
Mullins, Erin
Edwards. Jonathan
Naylor, Robert
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D.
2014-2015 Classified Nonrenewal Letters (hand delivered)
The following classified personnel have been notified that their contract for the 2014-2015 school
year, has not been renewed.
Abbott, Thomas
Hines, Heather
Puckett, Sherry
Albright, Kyle
Hinton, Belinda
Roberts, Nora
Brinson, Christina
Hogue, Rebecca
Ryan, Tamsen
Cain, Jodona
Johnson, Jori
Saxon, Tiffany
Cogdill, Randy
Litteral, Rachel
Speaks, Chrystal
Crowhurst, Carolyn
Mills-Brown, Elizabeth
Stykes, Kimberly
Dick, Gerald
Parrigin, Danny
Taylor, Floyd
Dishman, Joe
Perkins, Rocky
Teague, Stacey
Dishman, Tyler
Pieroni, Debbie
Thompson, Roberta
Dixon, Ronald
Poynter, Lisa
Todd, Donnie
Ferguson, Frances
Poynter, Lucas
Todd, Gary
E.
2014-2015 Certified Extra Service Employment Reduction Letters
The following certified personnel have been notified that their extra service employment for the 20142015 school year, has been reduced.
Adkins, Christopher
Coffey, Donna
King, Kathy
Singleton, Matthew
Altman, Lisa
Coldiron, Melissa
Lovitt, Richard
Spillman, Forrest
Bach, Teresa
Cothron, Jeffrey
Lucas, Charles
Stevenson, Allishia
Back, Julie
Crawford, Robin
Martin, Ashley
Swearingen, Jared
Baker, Gwynne
Denney, Cynthia
Massey, Heather
Tarter, Robin
Baker, Steven
Dunn, Duane
McClung, Camellia
Teague, Clark
Vaught, Stephanie Jill
Bardin, Kasey
Eastham, Craig
McDaniel, Robin
Waddle, Kelly
Beasley, Jennifer
Edwards, Jonathan
Meece, Jody
Walker, Erin
Blankenship, William
Ferrell, Stacey
Meece, Sheila
Brinson, Brandie
Wallace, Steve
Ford, Lucas
Miller, David
Brinson, Jonathan
Watkins, Matthew
Gates, Ashley
Mullins, Erin
Bryant, Kendell
Wesley, Erin
Gentry-Mink, Jennifer
Naylor, Robert
Bumgardner, Cloyd
Godbey, Anthony
Wheeler, Wendy
Nevels, Nathan
Burkett, Darry
Ham, Timothy
Whitis, Amy
Overbey, Shawn
Burkett, Kevin
Harris, Debbie
Williams, Lance
Penley, Tina
Calahan, Sharon
Head, Teresa
Williams, Melinda
Reams, Senta
Canon, Patricia
Holmes, Kevin
Riddle, Amy
Clay, Kathy
Ikerd, Cynthia
Ruble, Tracey
F.
2014-2015 Classified Extra Service Employment Reduction Letters
The following classified personnel have been notified that their extra service employment for the
2014-2015 school year, has been reduced.
Albright, Kyle
Childers, Gerald
Hunley, Patrick
Salmons, Jennifer
Anderson, Lisa
Crowhurst, Carolyn
Jones, Libby
Stanley, Vicki
Ard, Donna
Dishman, Joe
Kirkpatrick, Linda
Taylor, Floyd
Ard, Michelle
Dixon, Ronald
Latham, Sharon
Tilley, Chris
Bastin, Kristi
Galloway, Melissa
Murray, Allison
Todd, Donnie
Hammond,
Deborah
Burdine, Lisa
Perkins, Rocky
Wright, David
Hinton, Belinda
Cain, JoDona
Quinton, Mitzi
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G.
2014-2015 Paraprofessional Extra Service Employment Reduction Letters
The following paraprofessional personnel have been notified that their extra service employment for
the 2014-2015 school year, has been reduced.
Barber, Marcus
Dorsey, David
Messamore, Max
Sims, Stephen
Fehrenbach, Elizabeth
Bruner, Elizabeth
Murphy, Jeff
Smith, Richard
Fisher,
Nate
Burkett, Joyce
Nazario, Enrique
Stigall, Jeffrey
Grundy, Phil
Calhoun, Albert
Patrick, Sarah
Talbott, Caitlin
Hatcher,
George
Conley, Gary
Price, Scott
Tucker, Robert
Hoseclaw, Jordan
Crowhurst, Michael
Roberts, Davin
Venters, Kelly
Lynch, Scott
Cundiff, Doris
Robertson, Ben
Whitis, Scott
McGlothlin,
Megan
Dorsey, Brittany
Sandusky, Shawn
H.
2014-2015 Student Tutor Extra Service Employment Reduction Letters
The following student employee personnel have been notified that their extra service employment for
the 2014-2015 school year, has been reduced.
Back, Kyle
Clark, Abbigail
Ford, Erika
Stanley, Rebecca
Calahan, Austin
Eastham, Lillian
Randall, Bryce
Wallace, Jessica
A.
05-14-02
V.
Treasurer’s Report
Financial Statement and April 2014, Balances
Beginning Cash Balance, April 1, 2014
Revenue
Expenditures
Accounts Payable (Invoices & Debits)
Payrolls & Health Ins. Reimb.
Total Expenditures
$11,253,272.67
$973,281.20
$451,813.73
$793,960.85
$1,245,774.58
Ending Balance, April 30, 2014
$10,980,779.29
In accordance with KRS 424.220 it is necessary for the Board to review and approve the Financial
Statement & Balance Sheet. Superintendent Randolph recommended that the Board review and
approve the Financial Statement & Balance Sheet for April 2014. Gretchen W. Cole made a motion
to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Randolph. Sharon A. Brown seconded the motion.
The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
B.
Current Bills
05-14-03
Superintendent Randolph recommended to the Board that the current expenditures for
May 2014, in the amount of $494,193.73 be approved for payment. Jeff L. Perkins made a motion to
accept the recommendation of Superintendent Randolph. Sharon A. Brown seconded the motion.
The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
VI.
Consent Items
05-14-04
Chairperson Gulock asked the Board if there were any consent items to be brought out
for discussion. Superintendent Randolph recommended that the Board approve the Consent Items
Agenda as presented. Elaine A. Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of
Superintendent Randolph. Gretchen W. Cole seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
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A.
Board meeting minutes for April 2014
1.
April 17, 2014, Regular Monthly Board Meeting
2.
April 22, 2014, Special-Called Board Meeting
3.
April 29, 2014, Special-Called Board Meeting
B.
Use-of-Facility Request
The Briar Jumper Football Boosters, Inc. and Jami Dobbs are requesting to use the
Somerset High School Football Field and Stadium, football uniforms, pads, and helmets
on September 27, 2014, beginning at 7:00 P.M. for an alumni football game. Approval
is dependent on proper certificate of liability.
VII. New Business
A.
Approve Change Orders
1.
Approve Change Order #3, Additional Change Order Amount of $2,708.98,
Several Adds and a Credit
05-14-05
Approve Change Order #3, in the Amount of $ 2,708.98 for PR#3: Electrical changes Contractor shall omit panel DPC and all associated breakers, conduit, conductors, as discussed on
site with owner and engineer. PR#4: Provide fire alarm audio/visual devices in the cafeteria. PR#5:
Downspout Boots – Quantity 2 added in sidewalk area in the courtyard. PR#8 revised: DS-1 Elevation
and Storm Water Drainage REVISION 1 is for drainage rework near soccer field, during the Hopkins
Elementary School Renovation & Addition, Phase 2. Superintendent Randolph recommended that
the Board approve change order #3 in the amount of $2,708.98, as presented by RossTarrant
Architects for Hopkins Elementary School Renovation & Addition, Phase 2. Sharon A. Brown made a
motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Randolph. Jeff L. Perkins seconded the
motion. The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
2.
Change Order # 6, Deductive Change Order Amount of $3,200.00 for 16 Data
Drops not Installed
05-14-06
Approve Change Order #6, in the Amount of a $3,200.00 credit for deleting 16 data
drops during the Hopkins Elementary School Renovation & Addition, Phase I, BP #2. Superintendent
Randolph recommended that the Board approve change order #6 in the credit amount of $3,200.00,
as presented by RossTarrant Architects for Hopkins Elementary School Renovation & Addition,
Phase I, BP #2. Gretchen W. Cole made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent
Randolph. Elaine A. Wilson seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
3.
Approve Change Order to Purchase Order 1302-07-01, Additional Change
Order Amount of $812.00 for Modification on the Storefront Finish to Match
the Finish on the Existing Windows
05-14-07
Approve change order to purchase order 1302-07-01, in the amount of $812.00 for
modification of the storefront to Bone White matching the existing windows. A Kynar finish is more
expensive than a clear anodized finish. Superintendent Randolph recommended that the Board
approve change order to purchase order 1302-07-01 in the amount of $812.00, as presented by
RossTarrant Architects for Hopkins Elementary School Renovation & Addition, Phase 2. Sharon A.
Brown made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Randolph. Jeff L. Perkins
seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
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4.
Approve Change Order to Purchase Order 1302-26-01, Additional Change
Order Amount of $1,373.00 for Modification on the Vents Finish to Match
the Finish on the Existing Windows
05-14-08
Approve change order to purchase order 1302-26-01, in the amount of $1,373.00 for
modification of the vents to Bone White matching the existing windows. A Kynar finish is more
expensive than a clear anodized finish. Superintendent Randolph recommended that the Board
approve change order to purchase order 1302-26-01 in the amount of $1,373.00, as presented by
RossTarrant Architects for Hopkins Elementary School Renovation & Addition, Phase 2. Gretchen
W. Cole made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Randolph. Sharon A.
Brown seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
B.
Approve BG-4, 1302-17 Nucor-Vulcraft
05-14-09
At the completion of a Kentucky Department of Education construction project the
Kentucky Department of Education requires that a BG-4, final approval and payment application be
completed for each vendor and/or contractor with whom the District has an agreement to provide
goods/services to the construction project. Superintendent Randolph recommended that the Board
approve a BG-4 for 1302-17 Nucor-Vulcraft Group. Jeff L. Perkins made a motion to accept the
recommendation of Superintendent Randolph. Sharon A. Brown seconded the motion. The motion
carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
C.
Approve Bid Process for Hopkins Elementary School Overhead Paging/Intercom
System Bid
05-14-10
The Board’s approval to begin the bidding process for an overhead paging/intercom
system at Hopkins Elementary School is requested. Superintendent Randolph recommended that
the Board approve the bidding process for an overhead paging/intercom system at Hopkins
Elementary School. Gretchen W. Cole made a motion to accept the recommendation of
Superintendent Randolph. Jeff L. Perkins seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
D.
Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Teach for America,
05-14-11
The Somerset Independent School District has an opportunity to serve as a partner with
other educational entities to the benefit of the community and region. The Somerset Independent
School District can do this by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Teach for
America. This Memorandum sets forth the terms under which Somerset Independent School District
will hire new teachers provided by Teach For America (i.e. “Teachers”).
Teach For America seeks to identify, train and provide a network of on-going support and
professional development for highly qualified teachers who are specifically equipped to enhance
student achievement in under-resourced communities, and to facilitate the placement of such
teachers in schools serving such communities.
Superintendent Randolph recommended that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with Teach for America. Sharon A. Brown made a motion. Gretchen W. Cole seconded the
motion. The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
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E.
Approve Agreement with Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
05-14-12
The Board is being requested to enter into an agreement with Project: Lead the Way
(PLTW) to provide STEM/Engineering curriculum to Somerset High School. Superintendent
Randolph recommended that the Board approve Project Lead the Way (PTLW) Agreement. Elaine
Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Randolph. Gretchen W.
Cole seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
F.
Approve Auditor’s Contract - White & Associate, PSC Independent Auditor’s,
05-14-13
In compliance with KRS 156.255, 156.265, 156.275, 156.285, 156.295 and 156.480, it
is necessary the Board approve the annual audit to be conducted of financial records for 2013-2014.
Audit Contracts are due to Kentucky Department of Education by close of Business on May 28, 2014.
The state recommends a change in auditors every 5 years. Once approved for FY 2014, this will be
our 3rd consecutive year. Superintendent Randolph recommended that the Board approve the
Independent Auditor’s Contract (with White and Associates). The cost of the audit is $ 13,000. It is
an increase of $ 40 from last year. Elaine A. Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of
Superintendent Randolph. Jeff L. Perkins seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
G.
Approve/Award Bids
1.
Bond of Depository – First & Farmers Bank
05-14-14
In accordance with KRS 160.570, it is necessary each board of education appoint a
bank, trust company, or savings and loan association to serve as its depository. There were four (4)
bids received for the Bond of Depository. Superintendent Randolph made a recommendation that the
Board approve/award the bid for the bond of depository to First & Farmers Bank for contract period
beginning July 1, 2014, not to exceed one (1) year. Elaine A. Wilson made a motion to accept the
recommendation of Superintendent Randolph. Sharon A. Brown seconded the motion. The motion
carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
2.
Vending Machine/Soft Drinks & Related Products – Pepsi-Cola
05-14-15
The soft drink & related product bids were opened on April 25, 2014, at 10:00 A.M. with
Vicki Stanley, Sharon Latham, and Tracy McCrystal present. Two bids were mailed, and one bid was
received. Pepsi-Cola is our current vendor, and the only respondent. The percentage schools receive
is unchanged, but Pepsi clearly stated in the bid that they will only maintain the current scoreboards,
and will not provide any new scoreboards to the district.
School Vending Machine Percentage (Gross Sale)
Concessions Cost
Case 20oz. Plastic Bottles
Case 12oz. Cans
20%
$ 15.50
$ 7.75
Superintendent Randolph made a recommendation that the Board approve/award the bid for vending
machine/soft drinks & related products to Pepsi-Cola for the period beginning July 1, 2014, through
June 30, 2016. Gretchen W. Cole made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent
Randolph. Sharon A. Brown seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
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3.
Personnel Physicals – Lake Cumberland Medical Associates
05-14-16
The personnel physical bids were opened on April 24, 2014, at 9:00 A.M. in the central
office with Vicki Stanley, and Sharon Latham present. Three bids were mailed and two were
received. One bid was not complete, since it only addressed DOT physicals. Below is the completed
bid that the district received. The rates below are unchanged from the 2013-2014 contract period.
Lake Cumberland Medical Associates
School Personnel Physical
Including Chest X-Ray (positive TB skin test)
$159.00
School Personnel Physical
Without Chest X-Ray
$ 74.00
DOT Personnel Physical
$ 65.00
Superintendent Randolph recommended that the Board approve/award the bid for personnel
physicals to Lake Cumberland Medical Associates for the period beginning July 1, 2014, not to
exceed one year. Elaine A. Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent
Randolph. Sharon A. Brown seconded the motion. The motion carried. Gretchen W. Cole
abstained.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 4
Votes Against:
0
4.
Athletic Equipment – The Equipment Guys
05-14-17
The athletic equipment bid was opened April 30, 2014, at 9:00 A.M. with Yvonneda
Gosser, Tracy McCrystal, and Vicki Stanley present. Two bids were mailed, and one bid was
received.
The Equipment Guys:
$ 51,16
(including $ 800.00 trade-in on existing equipment )
Superintendent Randolph recommended that the Board approve/award the bid for athletic equipment
to The Athletic Equipment Guys. Gretchen W. Cole made a motion to accept the recommendation of
Superintendent Randolph. Jeff L. Perkins seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
H.
Approve 2015 Tentative Budget
05-14-18
In accordance with KRS 160.470(6)(a) and Administrative Regulation 702 KAR 3:110
each school year the Tentative Budget must be approved by the local board of education and
submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education by May 31st. Superintendent Randolph
recommended that the Board approve the Tentative Budget for FY 2015. Sharon A. Brown made a
motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Randolph. Jeff L. Perkins seconded the
motion. The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
I.
Approve FY 2015 Certified Salary Schedule
05-14-19
In accordance with KRS 161.760, it is necessary for the Board to adopt salary
schedules for the FY 2015 school year. The Board is being asked to approve the FY 2015 Certified
Salary Schedule. Superintendent Randolph recommended that the Board approve the FY2015
Certified Salary Schedule. Elaine A. Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of
Superintendent Randolph. Sharon A. Brown seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
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J.
Approve FY 2015 Classified Salary Schedule
05-14-20
In accordance with KRS 161.760, it is necessary for the Board to adopt salary
schedules for the FY 2015 school year. The Board is being asked to approve the FY 2015 Classified
Salary Schedule. Superintendent Randolph recommended that the Board approve the FY 2015
Classified Salary Schedule. Jeff L. Perkins made a motion to accept the recommendation of
Superintendent Randolph. Gretchen W. Cole seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
K.
Approve FY 2015 Administrator Extra Service Employment Salary Schedule
05-14-21
In accordance with KRS 161.760, it is necessary for the Board to adopt salary
schedules for the FY 2015 school year. The Board is being asked to approve the FY 2015
Administrator Extra Service Employment Salary Schedule. Superintendent Randolph recommended
that the Board approve the FY 2015 Administrator Extra Service Employment Salary Schedule.
Elaine A. Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Randolph.
Gretchen W. Cole seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
L.
Approve FY 2015 Extra Service Employment Salary Schedule
05-14-22
In accordance with KRS 161.760, it is necessary for the Board to adopt salary
schedules for the FY 2015 school year. The Board is being asked to approve the FY 2015 Extra
Service Employment Salary Schedule. Superintendent Randolph recommended that the Board
approve the FY 2015 Extra Service Employment Salary Schedule. Jeff L. Perkins made a motion to
accept the recommendation of Superintendent Randolph. Sharon A. Brown seconded the motion.
The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
M.
Family and Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA) Request, beginning May 6, 2014,
through May 28, 2014
05-14-23
A Family and Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA) is requested, beginning on May 6,
2014, through May 28, 2014. Superintendent Randolph recommended that the Board approve the
request for a Family and Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA) beginning May 6, 2014, through May 28,
2014. Elaine A. Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation of Superintendent Randolph.
Gretchen W. Cole seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
N.
Superintendent Evaluation
05-14-24
The Somerset Board of Education according to policy 2.14 will evaluate the
Superintendent annually. The 2014 Summary of Superintendent’s Evaluation states:
Somerset Independent School District
2014 Summary of Superintendent’s Evaluation
The Board of Education of the Somerset Independent School District has completed the annual
evaluation for our superintendent, Mr. Randolph. We have all been able to observe and be part of
another very successful year. In addition, we continue to see much physical change with Phase 2 of
our Hopkins Project. We are looking forward to the renovation of Central Office and other planned
renovation projects throughout the district for 2014-2015.
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The evaluation of the superintendent focused on nine different professional standards. They were:
1) Leadership and District Culture; 2) Policy and Governance; 3) Communications & Community
Relations; 4) Organizational Management; 5) Curriculum Planning and Development; 6) Instructional
Leadership; 7) Human Resources Management; 8) Values and Ethics of Leadership; and 9) Student
Achievement and Learning.
The Board determined that Superintendent Randolph rated outstanding or excellent in 7 of these
areas of professional standards. His overall cumulative score was 3.18 out of 4. All of the scores
and comments are included in the official filed Board book.
The Somerset Independent Board of Education believes that our school district continues to make
excellent progress in many areas, including: Policy and Governance, Communications & Community
Relations and Organizational Management. Mr. Randolph is striving to build a cohesive team of
employees and expects nothing but the best from them.
We will be working closely with Superintendent Randolph over the next several months to implement
our new goals and those of the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan. We look forward to our
continued collaborative effort focused on providing our students with the highest quality educational
learning experience. We are excited about the remainder of 2014, and look forward to 2015.
Chairperson Gulock recommended that the Board approve the evaluation of the Superintendent, as
presented. Sharon A. Brown made a motion to accept the recommendation of Chairperson Gulock.
Jeff L. Perkins seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
VIII. Adjourn
05-14-25
Jeff L. Perkins made a motion to adjourn the May 13, 2014, Regular Monthly Board
Meeting. Sharon A. Brown seconded the motion. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at
6:36 P.M.
The following votes were recorded: Votes For: 5
Votes Against:
0
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Chairman
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Secretary