Jessamine County Board of Education 85
871 Wilmore Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Meeting held at: Jessamine County Board of Education
871 Wilmore Road
Nicholasville, KY 40356
January 24, 2005
Call to Order
After a moment of silent prayer, Chairman Karl Smith called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. Chairman Smith also welcomed Mr. Arnold Prewitt as the newest member of the Board and thanked all Board members for their willingness to serve.
Roll Call and Adopt Agenda
Superintendent Young called the roll. Members present: Karl Smith, Pamela Seales, Eugene Peel and Arnold Prewitt.
On motion by Eugene Peel second by Pamela Seales, the Board adopted the agenda with the following changes:
Add. Under 4. Operations Actions (consent):
Approve contract with Southland Christian Church for 2005 graduation.
Approve schematic plan for Brookside Elementary.
Approve West Jessamine High Gymnastic Coach.
Pull: Under 6. Student Support Services Actions
Executive Session – Student Discipline
“… for the purpose of discussions or hearings which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee, member, or student…” KRS 61.810 (1) {f}
Pull: Under 4. Operations Actions (consent)
Change. Under 4. Operations Actions (consent):
Add. Under 5. Student Learning Services (Actions)
Consideration of Approval: West Jessamine High Gymnastic Coach.
The meeting was turned over to Superintendent Young who opened the floor for nominations for Board Chairman and Board Vice Chairperson.
Organization of New Board
Election of Chairperson
On motion by Pamela Seales, second by Arnold Prewitt, Karl Smith was nominated as Chairman. There were no other nominations.
Carried 4.0
BO # 80 1.24.05
Election of Vice Chairperson
On motion by Karl Smith, second by Arnold Prewitt, Pamela Seales was nominated as Vice Chairperson. There were no other nominations.
Carried 4.0
BO # 81 1.24.05
At this time the meeting was turned over to Chairman Smith.
Achievement and Recognition
Achievement and Recognition included:
Superintendent Young and Charles Temple recognized and presented certificates to the following:
Josh Oney on being named to the All District Football First Team and to the All-State Third Team representing East Jessamine High School Jaguars;
Adam Richey on being named Region 3, District 6 Football Player of the Year representing East Jessamine High School Jaguars;
Nathan Liversedge on being named to the All-State Cross Country First Team representing the West Jessamine High School Colts;
David Hensley on being named Region 3, District 6 Football Coach of the Year representing East Jessamine High School Jaguars.
District winners of 2004 AARP/Kentucky Retired Teachers Association Grandparent Essay contest:
Sarah Kim, Wilmore
Savanna Glass, Brookside
Samantha Hardin, Warner
January is School Board Recognition Month and Superintendent Young recognized the following Board Members and expressed thanks for the countless hours serving the school district:
Arnold Prewitt, Board Member since January, 2005
Pamela Seales, Board Member since January, 2003
Karl Smith, Board Member since September, 1997
Eugene Peel, Board Member since January, 1985
Chairman Karl Smith was presented a certificate and pin of excellence for achieving Level III in the Kentucky School Boards Academy of Studies.
Communications
Audience Communications
There were no audience communications
Superintendents Reports
Superintendent’s Reports included:
Mr. Charles Hobb, Ms. Janice Crane, Ms. Denise Adams and Ms. Charlanne Pool of The Providence School told the Board about the WIA Grant (Workforce Investment Act).
Board Member Communications
Board Member Communications included:
Chairman Smith thanked Superintendent Young, Mr. Saylor, Mr. Crout and all staff for the way in which they handled the sudden death of a West Jessamine High School student.
Written Communications
Written Communications included:
A letter from Gene Wilhoit, Kentucky Department of Education
Workers Comp report for December, 2004
Superintendent- approved field trips
Administrators out- of- district report
Construction Update
Construction Update included the following reports:
Greg Dunbar of Dunbar & Associates gave an update on the progress of the East and West Athletic Facilities.
Charlie Barnhart of Sherman Carter Barnhart gave an update on the progress of the East Jessamine High and the West Jessamine Middle school additions.
Brent Bruner of EOP updated the Board on the progress of West Jessamine High renovations.
Margie Jacobs of Tate Hill Jacobs updated the board on the progress of the Nicholasville Elementary School re-roofing.
The Board recessed at 8:15 PM
At this point the Jessamine County School District Finance Corporation will hold a short meeting.
The Board reconvened at 8:37 PM
Operations Actions (Consent)
On motion by Eugene Peel second by Arnold Prewitt, the Board approved the following Operations Actions (consent):
Approved December 20, 2004 Board Minutes as presented.
Approved payment of bills and transfers in the amount of $5,374,055.57.
Approved the financial report for December 30, 2004 with an ending cash balance of $8,030,938.20.
Approved activity fund reports for December, 2004: All schools reporting.
Approved the following food service reports for December, 2004:
monthly central cafeteria report
monthly financial report
monthly income/expense report
Acknowledged the following personnel actions:
Acknowledged School SBDM minutes. Report is not complete.
Approved travel authorization and estimated expense forms.
Approved the following application(s) and certificate(s) for payment:
Payment #3 to Central Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. in the amount of $35,353.80, Nicholasville Elementary Reroofing Project.
Payment #2 to Preston Construction Group, West Jessamine High School Addition/Renovation in the amount of $182,714.67;
Payment #2 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. East Jessamine High School Addition/Renovation in the amount of 59,326.20;
Payment #2 to D.W. Wilburn, Inc. West Jessamine Middle School Addition/Renovation in the amount of $11,898.00;
Payment #7 to Meyer Midwest, East Jessamine Athletic Project in the amount of $76,455.00;
Payment #8 to Meyer Midwest, West Jessamine Athletic Project in the amount of $56,385.00.
Approved revision to BG-1 Financial Pages for Projects 03-027 and 03-028 showing total construction costs of $1,720,000 and $1,175,000 respectively.
Approved change order proposal, West Jessamine High Auditorium project, Preston Construction Group in the amount of $112,418.00 (Add).
Approved change order #6, Meyer Midwest, Inc., Project B-West Jessamine High School in the amount of $44,775.45.
Approved agreement with Central Baptist Hospital for clinical/educational site.
Approved technology surplus equipment to be removed from inventory at the following locations: Nicholasville Elementary, East Jessamine Middle School, Brookside Elementary and Warner Elementary.
Accepted the following technology equipment donation(s): Technology equipment from Glenn & Mary Knippenberg of Allstate Insurance Company for use at West Jessamine High School.
Approved the following field trip(s):
West Jessamine High School Band to Louisville, KY – All State Band – February 2-5, 2005
West Jessamine High School Band to Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, April 29-30, 2005
West Jessamine High School Band to Richmond, KY – EKU Honor Band February 17-19, 2005
Senior High All State Chorus – Louisville, KY – February 2-4,2005
(PULLED for more information) East Jessamine Middle School seventh & Eighth Grade to Rome, Italy – Fall of 20005
East Jessamine High/West Jessamine Middle/West Jessamine High/ East Jessamine Middle School FCCLA State Meeting in Louisville, KY – March 23-25, 2005
(PULLED for more information) East Jessamine High Schoolbasketball team to Orlando, Florida during Christmas break, 2005
Approved early graduation for the following:
Brian Fortner – West Jessamine High School
Sarah Shrauner – West Jessamine High School
Marcus Brewer – West Jessamine High School
Approved continuation of Service Agreement with FEBCO for 2005.
Approved West Jessamine Middle Fund Raiser.
Approved surplus/excess property/equipment in the Food Service Department. Items will be disposed of under Federal Regulations.
Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Dataseam.
Approved purchase of West Jessamine High Band Uniforms.
Approve contract with Southland Christian Church for 2005 graduation.
Approve schematic plan for Brookside Elementary.
Carried 4.0
BO # 82 1.24.05
Student Learning Services (Actions)
A. Consideration of Approval: Resolution entering into a Contract, Lease and Option with the Jessamine County School District Finance Corporation.
On motion by Pam Seales, second by Arnold Prewitt, the Board approved resolution entering into a contract, lease and option with the Jessamine County School District Finance Corporation.
Carried 4.0
BO # 83 1.24.05
B. Consideration of Approval: Draft budget 2006.
On motion by Eugene Peel, second by Pamela Seales, the Board approved the draft budget for 2006.
Carried 4.0
BO # 84 1.24.05
C. Consideration of Approval: West Jessamine High Gymnastic Coach.
On motion by Eugene Peel, second by Arnold Prewitt, the Board approved and authorized the cheerleaders at West Jessamine High School to engage a part time consultant for tumbling and gymnastics instruction at a rate of $10.00 for 2 hours instruction per cheerleader, subject to approval of the paraprofessional application materials and a complete criminal background check by the school administration.
Carried 4.0
BO # 85 1.24.05
Student Support Services Actions
A. Executive Session – Student Discipline
On motion by Karl Smith, second by Eugene Peel, the Board entered executive session at 9:07 PM “… for the purpose of discussions or hearings which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee, member, or student…” KRS 61.810 (1) {f}
Carried 4.0
BO #86 1.24.05
The Board re-entered open session at 10:05 PM. No action taken.
B. Executive Session – Student Discipline
On motion by Karl Smith, second by Eugene Peel, the Board entered executive session at 10:06 PM “… for the purpose of discussions or hearings which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee, member, or student…” KRS 61.810 (1) {f}
Carried 4.0
BO # 87 1.24.05
The Board re-entered open session at 10:39 PM. On motion by Pamela Seales, second by Eugene Peel, based on clear and convincing evidence that the student poses a safety risk and cannot be placed in a state facility, the student charged with stealing or destruction or defacing of school property or personal property of students be expelled for one calendar year with no services offered.
Carried 4.0
BO # 88 1.24.05
Adjourn
On motion by Eugene Peel, second by Arnold Prewitt, the Board adjourned at 10:40 PM.
Carried 4.0
BO # 89 1.24.05
Contact the office of the superintendent for inspection of records.
Respectfully submitted,
Karl D. Smith, Chairman
Lu S. Young, Superintendent