Lawrence County Board of Education
Regular MEETING
In Person & Video Teleconference
December 18, 2023; 6:00 p.m.
Primary Location:
Lawrence County High School
Louisa, Kentucky
For public viewing of the meeting via the Internet, use this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeObmWjYrXWRbaqkBEyznxg
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mission and Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
3.A. Moment of Silence
3.B. Board Member Susie Rice Sworn In
4. COMMUNICATION
4.A. Superintendent’s Update
4.A.1. The Kentucky Next-Gen group recently worked with Lawrence County Schools’ staff on developing performance indicators with the Portrait of a Learner.
4.A.2. The Kentucky Center for School Safety conducted safety evaluations at Louisa Middle and Lawrence County High School with many positive comments; a formal report will come in the next few weeks.
4.A.3. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library roster has crossed the 400-active participant milestone.
4.A.4. Dr. Fletcher attended the KSBA Winter Symposium (with Board Members Rice, Roberts, and Robinson) and the KASS Conference.
4.A.5. Dr. Fletcher and Mrs. Webb continue to work with the staff of Blaine Middle School on their CSIP; Mrs. Webb has also been leading our CDIP work.
4.A.6. Lawrence County Schools are completing MAP/STAR testing as well as finishing up their holiday celebrations.
4.A.7. Christmas Break will begin on Wednesday, December 20th for students and staff, staff will have PD on January 2, and students will return on January 3, 2024. (MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!)
4.B. Public Comment
5. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES
5.A. Approve Minutes of the November 20, 2023 Regular Meeting and Minutes of the December 11, 2023 Special Meeting
5.B. FINANCE
5.B.1. Approve Claims and Orders of the Treasurer
5.B.2. Approve the Monthly Financial Report: Finance Officer Brandi Peters
5.B.2.a. Bank Reconciliation Report
5.B.2.b. MUNIS Balance Sheet and Monthly Financial Report
5.B.2.c. Finance Update
5.C. Presentation: Getting SEEK funding back on track to 2008 buying power – Lawrence County Schools
5.D. CONSENT AGENDA: Approve the Consent Agenda items:
5.D.1. Per diem and expenses for board members in attendance
5.D.2. Contracts & Services:
5.D.2.a. DC Elevator annual price adjustment for Job # 04A-00552 (Louisa West): $118.08 which reflects an increase of $5.62; effective December 1, 2023
5.D.2.b. Lexia Learning Systems LLC with LC School District: English Student Subscription for ESL students; 3-yr w/multi-yr discount: $1,785.00
5.D.2.c. Bookshare Organizational Agreement with district for individuals with qualifying disabilities
5.D.3. Requests:
5.D.3.a. Fundraisers: LCHS, LMS
5.D.3.b. Use of Facilities:
5.D.3.b.1. Use of LMS gym by LC Wrestling Club; January 5, 2024; Joshua Diamond; insurance certificate provided
5.D.3.c. Trip Requests:
5.D.3.c.1. Permission for DRT and District Administrators to travel to Washington, D.C. for the ASCD Annual Conference in March 2024 funded through the KEDC Deeper Learning grant awarded to CAO Katie Webb
5.D.4. For Review/FYI: (no action required)
5.D.4.a. SBDM Council Minutes: November: LCHS December: FES, LWES, LMS,
5.D.4.b. School Activity Fund Reports/Bank Reconciliations-October: LMS Oct; November: LMS, LCHS, LWES, FES, BES
5.E. CONSTRUCTION/BUILDING & GROUNDS PROJECTS/UPDATES
5.E.1. LCHS Vocational Education Center (LAVEC) Renovation & Expansion Phase 1 BG: 22-146
5.E.1.a. Approve invoice for professional services by RossTarrant Architects for the LCHS LAVEC Phase 1, BG-22-146 New Carpentry Building & Greenhouse: November 1, 2023, to November 30, 2023, Invoice No. 21080-15 for a total of $4,084.69
5.E.1.b. Approve Codell Construction Pay Estimates for a total of $445,897.10 for work performed on the LCHS Vocational Education Center (LAVEC) Renovation & Expansion Phase 1 BG: 22-146, which includes the contractors and construction manager invoices:
Rising Sun Developing, Inc. |
$182,655.00 |
MMI of Kentucky |
$ 25,000.00 |
East Kentucky Masonry |
$ 15,750.00 |
Grayhawk, LLC |
$ 2,700.00 |
Infinity Design & Construction |
$195,710.63 |
Codell Construction Management |
$ 24,081.47 |
TOTAL |
$445,897.10 |
5.E.2. Louisa Middle School Roof Replacement Project: BG: 24-113
5.E.2.a. Approve invoices for professional services by RossTarrant Architects for the Louisa MS Roof Replacement, BG-24-113: November 1, 2023, to November 30, 2023, Invoice No. 23027-03 for a total of $4,621.97
5.E.3. Softball Facilities Project (Athletic Upgrades) LCHS BG: 22-147
5.E.3.a. Consider/Approve Pay Application #10 to CPR Construction in the amount of $132,133.14 for work performed on the Lawrence County High School Softball Fieldhouse & Upgrades Project, BG 22-147
5.E.3.b. Consider/Approve Change Order #7 to CPR Construction in the amount of $3,097.53 for the Lawrence County High School Softball Fieldhouse, BG 22-147
5.F. Approve to appoint board member representative to the 2024-2025 District Calendar Committee
5.G. Approve to appoint the 2024-2025 District Calendar Committee
5.H. Approve 2024-2025 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan and Assurances
5.I. Approve to acknowledge the review and acceptance of 2024-2025 Comprehensive School Improvement Plans (CSIPs) for Louisa West Elementary, Louisa East Elementary, Blaine Elementary Fallsburg Elementary, Louisa Middle, and Lawrence County High School
5.J. Approve the Equipment Addendum Dataseam Participating Partner Agreement
5.K. Approve to adopt the Participation Resolution, as stated, with the Kentucky Interlocal School Transportation Association (KISTA) authorizing the execution of an equipment lease and security agreement for two (2) school buses
5.L. New Business
6. PERSONNEL
6.A. Approve abolishment, creation and/or changes regarding positions
6.B. Approve amendment to Classified Salary Schedule to include Home Community Liaison (FYRSC Coordinator) and FRYSC Clerk (Assistant to the Coordinator)
6.C. Approve request to extend the Unpaid Leave of Absence for Scott Smith through March 31, 2024
6.D. Superintendent Professional Growth and Evaluation Update: Standard 4 Human Resource Leadership
6.E. Approve to acknowledge receipt of Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update
7. ADJOURNMENT
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The only way the nickel tax has a chance of passing would be with a new superintendent and a new board. Just sayin. It would pass. What we have now are not trusted.
agree