Lawrence County Board of Education
REGULAR MEETING
In Person
WITH KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH social distancing/mask protocols
December 20, 2021; 6:00 p.m.
Lawrence County High School
Louisa, Kentucky
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mission/Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
2. APPROVE AGENDA
3. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
3.A. Rebekah Scott and Courtney Kingsmore earned National Board Certification for Teachers
4. COMMUNICATION
4.A. Superintendent’s Update
4.A.1. Lawrence County participated in the “Pack the Bus” event to help tornado victims in Western Kentucky.
4.A.2. The Lawrence County Instructional Leadership Team attended curriculum meetings at KEDC this month.
4.A.3. The Louisa West Elementary School SBDMC will hold interviews on Wednesday, December 22, for the position of principal.
4.A.4. Representatives from Ross Tarrant, Codell, and CMTA had a preliminary walkthrough of Lawrence County High School and held the first design meeting for the LAVEC construction projects; meetings with individual CTE departments will occur in January.
4.A.5. We will begin the process of selection of new members for the Local Planning Committee in January.
4.A.6. Representative from the 15th Region met with KEDC and KDE staff members to discuss virtual learning for 2022-2023.
4.A.7. Christmas Break began Friday, and it was great to see people in our buildings.
4.B. Public Forum for the Annual Wellness Report: Nutrition and Physical Activity Report and “Alliance for a Healthier Generation District Results Summary Report”
4.C. Public Comment
5. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES
5.A. Approve Minutes of the November 15, 2021 Regular Meeting, November 22, 2021 Special Meeting, December 1, 2021 Special Meeting, and December 9, 2021 Special Meeting
5.B. Approve Claims and Orders of the Treasurer
5.C. Approve the Monthly Financial Report by 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
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. Second Amendment of Contract for school year 2021-22 with Presence Learning, Inc. with LC Schools to increase Virtual Therapy Services effective December 15, 2021; from $79,380 to $101,430.00
5.D.2.b. Memorandum of Agreement between Lawrence County High School and JJ Jordan Geriatric Center for NAA100 Medicaid Nurse Aide instructor; CAO Katie Webb
5.D.3. Annual request by Coach Alan Short for reconditioning of high school and middle school football helmets by Glenn’s Sporting Goods, Huntington, WV; estimated cost for 70 helmets: $5,600.00
5.D.4. For Review/FYI: (no action required)
5.D.4.a. School Activity Fund Reports/Bank Reconciliations: November
5.D.4.b. SBDM Council Minutes: November: LEES, LCHS; December: LCHS, LMS, LEES, LWES,
5.E. CONSTRUCTION AGENDA
5.E.1. Softball Facilities Project (Athletic Upgrades) LCHS BG: 22-147: RossTarrant Associates
5.E.1.a. Approve invoices for professional services by RossTarrant Architects for the Softball Facilities Project/Athletics Upgrades BG: 22-147, Invoice No. 1963-0000002 ($1,375.28) and Invoice No. 1963-0000003 ($953.51) for a total of $2,328.79
5.E.1.b. Approve to submit a Capital Funds Request to help in financing the Softball Facilities (Athletic Upgrades) Project LCHS BG: 22-147
5.E.1.c. Approve Revised BG-1 for Softball Facilities (Athletic Upgrades) Project LCHS BG: 22-147 and submit to KDE for review and approval
5.E.2. LCHS Vocational Education Center (LAVEC) Renovation & Expansion BG: 22-146
5.E.2.a. Approve Geotechnical Exploration Proposal (# P21-104) by L.E. Gregg Associates and direction to proceed with work for the Lawrence County High School LAVEC Renovation and Expansion Project BG: 22-146
5.E.2.b. Approve Site Topographic Survey Proposal (# 21830024) by S&ME, Inc. and direction to proceed with work for the Lawrence County High School LAVEC Renovation and Expansion Project BG: 22-146
5.E.3. Districtwide Safety & Security Upgrades Project (SFCC expiring funds) BG: 22-231
5.E.3.a. Approve Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC), for the Districtwide Safety & Security Upgrades Project BG: 22-231
5.E.3.b. Approve Comparative Performance Bond and Payment Bond Agreement for the Districtwide Safety & Security Upgrades Project BG: 22-231
5.F. Approve 2022-2023 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan and Assurances
5.G. Approve to acknowledge the review and acceptance of 2022-2023 Comprehensive School Improvement Plans for Louisa West Elementary, Louisa East Elementary, Blaine Elementary, Fallsburg Elementary, Louisa Middle, and Lawrence County High School
5.H. Approve to appoint a board member representative to the 2022-2023 District Calendar Committee
5.I. Approve to appoint the 2022-2023 District Calendar Committee
5.J. Discuss and/or approve revisions to the “Lawrence County Schools’ Safe Return to In-person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan”
5.K. New Business
6. PERSONNEL
6.A. Approve to request the issuance of an adjunct instructor certificate by KDE for a part-time position for NAA100 Medicaid Nurse Aide, pending completion of requirements and verifications of the district hiring process
6.B. Superintendent Professional Growth and Evaluation System (SPGES)
Dr. Robbie L. Fletcher, EdD:
Standard 2: Instructional Leadership
Standard 4: Human Resource Leadership
6.C. Approve to acknowledge receipt of Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update
7. ADJOURNMENT
