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254 RECORD OF BOARD PROCEEDINGS (MINUTES)

Glasgow, KY, December 9, 2014

The Glasgow Board of Education met at Glasgow High School at 6:00 p.m. on the 8th day of December, 2014, with the following members present:

(1) Amelia Kiser (2) Barret Lessenberry (3) Leigh Lessenberry (4) Elaine Richardson (5) Wade Stone

MISSION STATEMENT: By providing superior educational opportunities, Glasgow Independent Schools, in service to and in partnership with families and the community of Glasgow, will produce graduates who are responsible citizens, prepared to excel in a dynamic global society.

REGULAR MEETING

I. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Board Chair Elaine Richardson who then read aloud the district mission statement meeting purpose. Roll call was conducted. All members were present. Board Attorney Tom Davis was in attendance. B. The agenda was amended to include item II.E. Presentation by GHS Spanish Teacher Ms. Susan Mills regarding a field trip opportunity for Spanish class students to visit Costa Rica and item IV. J. Possible approval of an overnight field trip to be taken by participating GHS Spanish class students to Costa Rica. Motion by Amelia Kiser, seconded by Leigh Lessenberry, and unanimously carried by a vote of 5-0. C. The agenda was adopted as amended. Motion by Amelia Kiser, seconded by Leigh Lessenberry, and unanimously carried.

II. COMMUNICATIONS A. Superintendent D. Sean Howard recognized Board Chair Elaine Richardson for her service to Glasgow Independent Schools. B. West Point Independent Schools Superintendent Mickey Brangers presented information to board members regarding the Kentucky School Board Associations E-meeting service. C. School Nutrition Director Stacy Jessie and district principals Ms. Sharon Mudd, Chad Muhlenkamp, Scott Jones, and Keith Hale presented the

of 4 annual assessment of nutrition/food services and physical activity environment report. D. District SBDM Council Minutes were provided to board members.

III. OPERATION ACTIONS The Board approved all items listed below with one action as per Consent Agenda. Motion by Barret Lessenberry, seconded by Wade Stone, and unanimously carried. A. Approved the Minutes of the November 10, 2014 Regular Board Meeting. B. Approved the Minutes of the November 24, 2014 Special Called Board Meeting. C. Approved Payment of Claims. General Fund Check #s 39937 thru 40066 $144,716.88 Food Service Check #s 39922 thru 39936 $83,593.36 Payroll Check #s 40743 thru 40767 $1,151,255.42 Manual Checks Check # 1151 Electric Plant Board $38,029.71 D. Acknowledged and/or Approved Personnel Actions: EMPLOYED: David Dixon, Computer Technician eff. 11/12/14; David Lane, GHS Assistant Baseball Coach; Kellie Lee, GHS Title IX Coordinator; Elizabeth Ann Likens, SGE Cook, eff. 11/17/14; Christopher White, GHS Head Girls Track Coach HES Brain Boost Club Personnel: Jackie Benningfield, Melanie Dakin, Melissa Eicher (sub.), Whitley Feese, Denise Howard, Tina Steen, Jayne Wilson (sub.) RESIGNATION: Tina Steen as GHS Asst. Girls Soccer Coach E. Approved Extended Disability Leave: Janet Polson 11/01/14 through 12/26/14. F. Approved Trips/Fundraisers: TRIPS: 1. GHS Beta Club to State Beta Convention, 1/25/15-1/27/15 2. SGE Beta Club to State Beta Convention, 2/19/15-2/20/15 FUNDRAISERS: 1. GHS Biomedical-Zaxby’s Share Night, Spring 2015 2. GHS Biomedical-McDonald’s Share Night, Spring 2015 3. GHS Biomedical-Domino’s Share Night, Spring 2015 4. GHS Biomedical-Applebee’s Share Night, Spring 2015 5. GHS Biomedical-Papa John’s Share Night, Spring 2015 6. HES Student Ambassadors-Valentine Candy Gram Sales, 1/19/15- 2/14/15 7. HES Student Ambassadors-Holiday Candy Gram Sales, 12/8/14- 12/19/14 8. GMS Athletics-T-shirt Sales, 12/1/14-12/12/14 9. GMS Football & Cheer-Basketball Tournament, 1/2/15-1/3/15 Page 2 of 4 IV. STUDENT SERVICES ACTIONS A. Adopted the Superintendent Professional Growth and Effectiveness System for superintendent evaluations beginning with the 2015-16 school year. Motion by Leigh Lessenberry, seconded by Amelia Kiser, and unanimously carried. B. Approved entering into a contract with Kentucky School Board Association for the subscription of E-meeting services at an initial cost of $2,500 for the first year and $1,000 per year thereafter. Motion by Wade Stone, seconded by Amelia Kiser, and unanimously carried. C. Approved board funding of GMS volleyball & softball coaching stipends. Motion by Barret Lessenberry, seconded by Leigh Lessenberry, and unanimously carried. D. Approved non-resident pupil reciprocal contracts with Allen Co., Barren Co., Bowling Green, Caverna, Edmonson Co., Green Co., Hart Co., Metcalfe Co., Monroe Co., Simpson Co., Warren Co. and with other Kentucky counties as needed for the 2015-2016 school year. Motion by Barret Lessenberry, seconded by Wade Stone, and unanimously carried. E. Approved the school calendar for the 2015-2016 school year. Motion by Leigh Lessenberry, seconded by Amelia Kiser, and unanimously carried. F. Action tabled regarding the job description and the creation and posting of the position of Glasgow Education Foundation Public Relations Coordinator. Motion by Leigh Lessenberry, seconded by Amelia Kiser, and unanimously carried. G. Approved an additional custodial position for Glasgow High School for the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year. Motion by Leigh Lessenberry, seconded by Barret Lessenberry, and unanimously carried. H. Approved acceptance of an equipment donation n the form of a vinyl cutter valued at $650 to SGE. Motion by Amelia Kiser, seconded by Wade Stone, and unanimously carried. I. Approved acceptance of a donation in the amount of $615.96 to the GHS Football Booster Club. Motion by Leigh Lessenberry, seconded by Barret Lessenberry, and unanimously carried. J. Approved overnight field trip request presented by GHS Spanish Teacher Ms. Susan Mills for participating Spanish class students to travel via commercial airline to Costa Rica. Motion by Leigh Lessenberry, seconded by Wade Stone, and unanimously carried.

V. CLOSED SESSION for preliminary discussions relating to the evaluation of the superintendent pursuant to KRS 156.557(4)(d) and KRS 61.810(1)(k). Motion by Leigh Lessenberry, seconded by Wade Stone, and unanimously carried by a vote of 5-0.

CLOSED SESSION

of 4 The board exited closed session. Motion by Leigh Lessenberry, seconded by Amelia Kiser, and unanimously carried.

VI. ADJOURNED TO: PUBLIC FORUM JANUARY 12, 2015, CENTRAL OFFICE, 5:30 P.M. prior to the regular board meeting to report on district wellness efforts regarding school nutrition and physical activities and to obtain public input for the advancement of these programs.

NEXT REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 2015 6:00 P.M. CENTRAL OFFICE

Motion by Wade Stone, seconded by Amelia Kiser, and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of adjournment was 8:28 p.m.

______Board Chair D. Sean Howard, Secretary