Possible ‘nickel tax’ to be explained at January BOE meeting, Fletcher says
“…The Lawrence County Board of Education has invited Mr. Joe Nance to the regular January board meeting to discuss the process for financing the construction of a new school. Mr. Nance works with Ross, Sinclair, and Associates and is considered a leader in Kentucky school finance. Mr. Nance also has extensive knowledge and experience with the Kentucky Department of Education’s regulations related to school finance.
Currently, the Lawrence County School System can bond approximately $7.25 million towards building a new school. Depending on the size of the new school, this may only cover approximately half the funds needed. Mr. Nance will talk with the board about the means to make up the deficit, which includes the amount of funds that the state will match, the need for a recallable nickel tax, the impact on property taxes, and comparisons with other Kentucky counties.
For clarity, the LCBOE will NOT be voting on any specific item towards building a new school on Tuesday. This session is intended to inform the Board, and anyone who would like to attend, about the process for financing the construction of a new school.
The Lawrence County Board of Education’s regular meeting will be held at the Lawrence County High School library on January 17, 2017 at 6 PM.
See agenda below.
Lawrence County Board of Education Regular Meeting
Every Child College and Career Ready;
A Community Involved and Informed
Tuesday, January 17, 2016; 6:00 p.m.
Lawrence County School
Louisa, Kentucky
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.A. Mission: Every Child College and Career Ready; A Community Involved and Informed
The Pledge to the United States Flag
1.B. Approve meeting agenda
2. ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
2.A. Approve Chairperson of the Lawrence County Board of Education
2.B. Approve Vice-chair of the Lawrence County Board of Education
2.C. Approve Schedule of Regular Board Meetings for the 2017 Calendar Year
2.D. Approve acknowledgement of annual receipt of 1) Your Duty Under the Law; 2) Managing Public Records, and 3) Request to Receive Special Meeting Notification by Email (Procedure 01.44 AP .21)
3. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
3.A. ESPB Service Recognition for Dr. Cassandra Webb: Jimmy Adams, Executive Director of Education Professional Standards Board
3.B. Louisa Middle School: Sixth Grade Showcase Champions
3.C. Winner of LEES AARP Kentucky Grandparent of the Year Contest: Shelby Blevins
3.D. School Board Recognition Month
4. COMMUNICATION
4.A. Superintendent’s Update
4.A.1. Lawrence County Schools’ Central Office to receive PIPE award at the KASA Leadership Institute – July 28th
4.A.2. Lawrence County Aspiring Principals’ Network established; 10 members
4.A.3. Accountability Steering Committee Update
4.A.4. District Calendar Update
4.A.5. Lawrence County Schools to receive a portion of the KSBIT settlement
4.A.6. Lawrence County High School to move to the 58th District; set to host all 60th District tournaments this semester
4.A.7. Annual KSBA Conference
4.A.8. Lawrence County Schools’ District Facilities Plan scheduled for review
4.B. Annual Wellness Report: Nutrition and Physical Activity Report Card
4.C. Bonding Potential Discussion: Joe Nance of Ross, Sinclaire & Associates
4.D. Public Comment
5. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES
5.A. Approve Minutes of the December 19, 2016 Regular Meeting
5.B. Approve Claims and Orders of the Treasurer
5.C. Approve the Monthly Financial Report: Finance Officer Brandi VanHoose
5.C.1. Bank Reconciliation Report
5.C.2. MUNIS Balance Sheet and Monthly Financial Report
5.C.3. Finance Update & Set Date for 17-18 Draft Budget Working Session
CONSENT AGENDA
5.D. Approve Consent Agenda items:
5.D.1. Per diem and expenses for members present
5.D.2. Contracts & Services:
5.D.2.a. Louisa Elementary with common carrier, Spring Valley Charter, for Annual 5th Grade Trip to Frankfort, KY; April 19, 2017; Summer Brown: $4,275.00
5.D.2.b. 2017-2018 Nonresident Pupil Contracts with Elliott County
5.D.2.c. Continue contract for legal services with Attorney Jonathan Shaw and firm through 2016-17 fiscal year
5.D.2.d. KETS Matching Funds-Phase II Technology: $20,255
5.D.3. Requests:
5.D.3.a. Fundraisers:
5.D.3.a.1. Lawrence County High School
5.D.3.b. Use of Facilities:
5.D.3.b.1. LCHS gym by LCHS Bass Club for Third Annual Bass Club Swap Meet, February 25, 2017; Brandon Meddings
5.D.3.b.2. LCHS gym and cafeteria by JROTC for Military Ball and photos; March 25, 2017; Gary Siembor
5.D.3.c. Trip Requests:
5.D.3.c.1. LEES Annual 5th Grade Trip to Frankfort, KY; Summer Brown
5.D.3.c.2. Out of state trip: LEES Annual Safety Patrol Trip to Washington, D.C.; April 26 to April 30, 2017; Dina Chaffin & Susie Compton
5.D.3.d. LEES Safety Patrol request for assistance with trip
5.D.4. Grant Application: WHAS Crusade for Children by Rhonda Colvin, DoSE and Preschool Director
5.D.5. For Review/FYI: (no action required)
5.D.5.a. School Activity Fund Reports: December
5.D.5.b. SBDM/Advisory Council Minutes (LWES, LMS)
5.D.5.c. Monthly Energy Report
5.E. Approve to enter Executive Session for the purpose of Student Discipline/Expulsion Hearing post-expulsion review pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(f)
5.F. Approve return to Open Session
5.G. New Business
6. PERSONNEL
6.A. Approve creation, abolishment, and/or changes regarding positions for 2016-17
6.B. Superintendent Professional Growth and Evaluation System (SPGES)
Dr. Robbie L. Fletcher, EdD
6.B.1. Professional Growth Plan
6.D. Approve to acknowledge receipt of Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update
7. ADJOURNMENT
