BULLDOG LANE — The Lawrence County Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting Jan. 22, 2019 at 6pm at the L.C.H.S. Library.
The Agenda began with the Call to order: The Mission Every Child College and Career Ready; a community Involved and Informed.
Next was the pledge of allegiance and opening prayer.
The Board of Education Approved Chairperson Health Preston with motion made by Madelene Roberts second by Barbra Robinson. The Board then Approved Garnett Skaggs (in absentia) for Vice Chairperson; motion carried seconded by Madelene Roberts. Votes unanimous.
Next on the agenda was the approval of all regular board meetings to be held on the 3rd Monday of each Month at 6pm at the L.C.H.S. Library, except for Feb (due to holidays) will be held on Tuesday Feb. 19, 2019. September and April meetings will be held at Blaine and Fallsburg schools.
The Approval to acknowledge annual receipts was passed; motioned by Barbra Robinson and second by James See.
The Student/Staff Presentations/Recognitions was presented by first having a moment of silence for Joy Lucille Gram and Angie Orman-Hammonds who both passed away after outstanding careers in education and helping children.
The Regional Spelling Bee Winners were announced and presented with awards from Superintendent Dr. Fletcher. First was the 2019 Distract Spelling Bee Runner Up, Trey Hall. Then Zoey McCoy is the 2018/2019 Distract Spelling Bee School Champion. They will go on to compete in the Louisville “Derby Spelling Bee”. And for the Regional School of the Deaf Polly Fannin came in 3rd in the state.
January is School Board Recognition Month as proclaimed by Judge/Exec Phillip Carter. All the Board Members were presented with a certificate for their years of hard work and they all went around telling why they love being on the Board of Education. (Mrs. Garnett Skaggs was not in attendance).
Next on The Communication agenda we heard from Superintendent’s updates that Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton visited Blaine and Louisa Middle Schools and there were talks of her hoping to return soon.
Superintendent Fletcher continues his talks with legislative panel at KEDC. There he discussed financial concerns of the rural bus routes traveled and their financial upkeep and maintained to safety levels considering the areas they travel some are unpaved, graveled terrain and even require special buses with bigger engines to run these routes.
The agenda then went over the Special Board Meeting set Jan. 31st at 6 pm in the LCHS Library, where finance and school dashboards will be discussed.
The Alternative School received commendations along with recommendations from Mr. Orman on running an effective school. One of many commendations was how impressed the level of loyalty for the students and staff go. One of Mr. Orman’s recommendations was to have Mr. Matt Maynard take over Director of the Alternative School. He also recommended that the students spend too much time on computers and needed more group activities.
On Jan. 31st the KSP will start safety training “teachers be ready” beginning at LEES and visiting every school within the county. Superintendent Fletcher said, “Hopefully we will never need this training — but it’s better to be ready.”
For the Annual Wellness and Nutrition Report the school has made many changes to the school menu adding in various fruits, smoothies and breakfast for lunch. Cyndi Hayes put together a wonderful nutritional program and the school was able to install $141,000 in new equipment.
Next on the Agenda were the approval of December minutes and to approve the Claims and Orders of the Treasurer, Approve the Monthly Financial Report by Finance Officer Brandi VanHoose. All Motions heard were approved and carried.
The Consent Agenda Items were all approved and the Board Of Education moved into the Executive Session to discuss proposed or pending litigation against or behalf of the public agency.
The Board approves acknowledgement receipt of Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update.
Adjournment.
Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update
January 22, 2019
Hiring
Amanda Hale – FMD Teacher at Louisa East Elementary School
Peggy Fitch – Preschool Teacher (Preschool Partnership Grant)
Jennifer Pack – Instructional Assistant at Louisa West Elementary School
Misty Fowler – Full-Time Bus Monitor
Substitute Teacher
Jennifer Ferguson
Substitute Instructional Assistant
Jennifer Ferguson
Substitute Bus Driver
Amanda Dingess
Change of Position
Aurora Endicott – From Itinerant LBD Teacher to LBD Teacher at Louisa East Elementary School
Pam Dotson – From Full-Time Bus Monitor to Instructional Assistant at Lawrence County High School
Patty Stumbo – From Custodian at Blaine Elementary School (15 hrs/week) to Full-Time Custodian at Blaine Elementary School
Melissa Perry – From Full-Time Bus Monitor to Full-Time Bus Driver
Resignations
Kayla Wilks – Instructional Assistant (Preschool Partnership Grant)
Pamela Gross – Cook/Baker (7hrs/day) at Fallsburg Elementary School
DeeKay Burchett – FMD Teacher at Fallsburg Elementary School
Jennifer Ferguson – Instructional Assistant at Blaine Elementary School
Richard Hughes – Custodian at Blaine Elementary School
Congratulations to all, and a big shalt out Zoey!
Cindy hay is the correct spelling
Thank you