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Pulaski County Schools

Somerset KY

AGENDA SUMMARY
PULASKI COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING: December 10, 2002

I. ADOPT AGENDA: Adopted agenda as presented.

II. RECOGNITION

A. GOOD CHARACTER SALUTE RECIPIENTS: Recognized Pulaski Elementary student Angelica Tapia and Burnside Elementary adult Roger Helton.
B. FOOD SERVICE SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM: Recognized Lucille Hudson, Linda Mardis, Mardy Burke, Teresa Hannah, Diane Altman, and Missy Hatfield for their role in the summer feeding program which was named the #1 program in the state.
C. BOARD MEMBER TRIBUTE: Recognized Barty Bullock, outgoing Board Vice-Chair, who will be replaced by Bill White.

III. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS

A. SCHOOL RENOVATIONS/ADDITIONS PROGRESS REPORTS: Mr. Cook reported that weather has hindered some projects and that there has been quality issues being addressed by contractors.
B. CERTIFIED/CLASSIFIED/VOLUNTEER PERSONNEL ACTIONS: Reported to Board.
C. STUDENT DROPOUT: Dropout rate is currently 1%.
D. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Reported on bleak budget outlook and that we are one of 44 districts in the state to receive district-wide accreditation. Also recognized the service of Mike Rogers who is retiring this month.

IV. ACTION ITEMS WITH DISCUSSION

A. TREASURER’S REPORT/AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF BILLS: Approved
B. CREATE/AMEND/ABOLISH PERSONNEL POSITIONS: Approved
C. RESOLUTION FOR CONTRACT, LEASE, AND OPTION PULASKI COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION: Approved
D. PULASKI COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION SPECIAL MEETING: Held meeting for bond reissuance.
E. DOCUMENT IMAGING & ARCHIVING PROPOSAL: Approved system that will allow web based archiving instead of microfiche that is searchable from any workstation.
F. DISTRICT FACILITY PLAN: Approved plan of 28 million dollars in unmet need projects including major HVAC and ADA compliance upgrades, FRYSC areas, gymnasium HVAC at NMS and SMS, a new elementary school, and a new middle school. Complete copy of the plan can be accessed from Ed Cook or our web site under facilities.

V. ACTION ITEMS BY CONSENT

A. BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 2002: Approved
B. RECEIPT OF TITLE III GRANT FUNDS: Approved for about $10,000 to be used in ESL program.
C. OUT OF STATE TRIP REQUEST: Approved for SWHS science department students.
D. BG-4 VARIOUS SCHOOL CANOPIES: Approved final payments.
E. PCHS CAFETERIA EMERGENCY REPAIR CHANGE ORDER: Approved for $950 dollars.
F. OWNER/ARCHITECT CONTRACTS PULASKI CENTRAL KITCHEN ADDITION: Approved
G. ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN REINSPECTION PROPOSAL: Approved
H. AUTHORIZATION WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE: Workman's comp insurance premiums have doubled since last year to $167,000. The Board approved negotiations for a better price through December 31st at which time a carrier must be obtained.
I. AWARD/CUSTODIAL BIDS RECOMMENDATION: Approved