Site Based Decision Making Council
Below are minutes from the school’s SBDM meetings.
Dates for the 2025-2026 school year are:
July 30th, 2025 – WAIVED
August 27th, 2025
September 24th, 2025
October 29th, 2025
November 19th, 2025
December 17th, 2025
January 28th, 2026
February 25th, 2026
March 25th, 2026
April 22nd, 2026
May 20th, 2026
June 2026 Meeting-WAIVED
All meetings will take place at 3:00 in the library @ JSES
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Jesse Stuart Elementary
SBDM Council Agenda/Minutes
July 22, 2026 –3:00 pm
I. Call to order:
II. Recognition of Visitors:
III. Approve agenda: Goodman, 1st, Carter, 2nd
IV. Approve minutes of previous meeting: NA
V. Good News Report: Summer cleaning, new hires positive and excited about school year, appreciative of lead teachers assisting our new hires, lots of new faces, upcoming family engagement opportunities
VI. Instructional Report:
- NA
VII. Discussion Items:
- Roles: Secretary
- Faculty & Staff List
- Upcoming Events
- Meeting Dates for Year
VI. New Business:
- Review of SBDM Policies & Bylaws
- Approve School Space: School Map
- Woodall 1st, Zimmer, 2nd
- Open Meetings/Records-moved to August Meeting
- Proof of Receipts
VII. Budget Report
- Budget for 26-27 as of July 29th, 2026
VIII. Safety
- Safe Schools Trainings, EOP w/ Officer Conrad
IX. Community Input
X: Agenda items for next meeting: August 26th, 2026
XI. Adjournment: Goodman, 1st, Woodall, 2nd
Respectfully Submitted,
Julie Vaugh
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Jesse Stuart Elementary School
SBDM Council Agenda/Minutes
June 24th, 2026 – Electronic Meeting
I. Call to order:
II. Recognition of Visitors:
III. Approve agenda: Woodall, 1st & Carter, 2nd
IV. Approve minutes of previous meeting: Goodman, 1st & Qualls, 2nd
V. Good News/Instructional Report: NA
VI. Discussion Items:
- Summer Work & Timeline
- Teacher & Student Supports
- Room moves
VII. New Business:
- Approval of School Map (1st reading): Wheatstine, 1st & Carter, 2nd
- CSIP: Woodall, 1st & Qualls, 2nd
- New Hires
- Closed session
VIII. Budget Report:
- NA
IX. Committee Reports/Policies –
- NA
X. Community Input
XI: Agenda items for next meeting: July 22nd w/ new Council
XII. Adjournment: Woodall, 1st & Goodman, 2nd
Respectfully Submitted,
Julie Vaughn
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Jesse Stuart Elementary School
SBDM Council Minutes
May 20, 2026 – 3:00 PM
Jesse Stuart Elementary School - Via Zoom
I. Call to order:
II. Recognition of Visitors:
III. Approve agenda: 1st-Taylor Goodman, 2nd-Ashton Wheatstine
IV. Approve minutes of previous meeting: 1st-Angela Carter, 2nd-Taylor Goodman
V. Good News/Instructional Report:
VII. Discussion Items:
- Upcoming Events: Field Day, Fun on the Front Lawn, Open House
VI. New Business:
- CSIP: PD Plan 1st-Tara Woodall, 2nd-Taylor Goodman
- CSIP with Progress Notes, Cognia 4 1st-Ashton Wheatstine, 2nd-Taylor Goodman
- Guidance Counselor vacancy
VII. Budget Report:
- Budget 25-26 1st-Ashton Wheatstine, 2nd-Taylor Goodman
- Carryover approval, 10% 1st-Taylor Goodman, 2nd-Angela Carter
VIII. Committee Reports/Policies –
- NONE to report
IX. Community Input
X: Agenda items for next meeting: June 24th, 2026
XI. Adjournment 1st-Angela Carter, 2nd-Tara Woodall
Respectfully Submitted,
Julie Vaughn
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Jesse Stuart Elementary School
SBDM Council Agenda w/ Minutes
April 22, 2026 – 3:00 PM
Jesse Stuart Elementary School
I. Call to order:
II. Recognition of Visitors:
III. Approve agenda: 1st-Ashton Wheatstine, 2nd-Tara Woodall
IV. Approve minutes of previous meeting: 1st-Taylor Goodman, 2nd-Ashton Wheatstine
V. Good News Report:
VII. Discussion Items:
Upcoming Events:
- Important Dates-see attachment
VI. New Business:
- Family Resource Coordinator, Kayla McCurry, Cassidy Heady, Katherine Pastore
- 1st, Tara Woodall, 2nd-A. Qualls
VII. Budget Report:
- Budget 25-26-1st, Tara Woodall, 2nd-Ashton Wheatstine
VIII. Committee Reports/Policies –
- None
IX. Community Input
X: Agenda items for next meeting: May 20, 2026
XI. Adjournment-1st-Ashton Wheatstine, 2nd-Tara Woodall
Respectfully Submitted,
Julie Vaughn
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Jesse Stuart Elementary School
SBDM Council Agenda
March 25, 2026 – 3:00 PM
Jesse Stuart Elementary School - Or via Zoom
I. Call to order:
II. Recognition of Visitors:
III. Approve agenda: 1st-Ashton Wheatstine, 2nd-Taylor Goodman
IV. Approve minutes of previous meeting: 1st-Taylor Goodman, 2nd-Angela Carter
V. Good News Report:
VII. Discussion Items:
Upcoming Events:
- March 27th: 3rd & 5th Math Team
- March 30th: 2nd Chance Breakfast
- Spring Break is almost here!
- April 1st: Special Permission window closes
- April 24th: Olympic Field Day, Spring Carnival
VI. New Business: 1st-Tara Woodall, 2nd-Ashton Wheatstine
- Recommend to Hire: Chris Wilder, Allie Culbertson, Abby Sweeney, Stephanie Sharp
- Review Library Media Selection Policy
VII. Budget Report: 1st-Taylor Goodman, 2nd-Tara Woodall
- Budget 25-26
- $5,400 spend down
- Writing PD for K-2
- New speakers for gym
- Outside beautification
- $5,400 spend down
VIII. Committee Reports/Policies –
- None
IX. Community Input
X: Agenda items for next meeting: April 29. 2026
XI. Adjournment 1st-Ashton Wheatstine, 2nd-Angela Carter
Respectfully Submitted,
Julie Vaughn
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Jesse Stuart Elementary School
SBDM Council Agenda/Minutes
February 25, 2026 – 3:00 PM
Jesse Stuart Elementary School - Via Zoom
https://hopkins-kyschools-us.zoom.us/j/83297167338
I. Call to order:
II. Recognition of Visitors:
III. Approve agenda: 1st-Angela Carter, 2nd-Ashton Wheatstine
IV. Approve minutes of previous meeting: 1st-Ashton Wheatstine, 2nd-Tara Woodall
V. Good News Report:
- District Walkthroughs
- Richpond Visits
VII. Discussion Items:
- School Beautification
- Spring Testing Schedule
- Staffing Update for 26-27 school year
Upcoming events:
- February 26th: Spring Picture Day
(Individual, Graduation (Preschool/Head Start, & 5th Grade) - March 1st: Jobs posted
- March 2nd: Read Across America Week
- March 20th: 5th Grade parent lunch
VI. New Business:
- FRYSC SBDM/Principal Agreement Approval 1st-Tara Woodall, 2nd-Taylor Goodman
VII. Budget Report:
- Budget 2/25/2026
- SBDM Allocation
- Lunch Monitor
VIII. Committee Reports/Policies
- None
IX. Community Input
X: Agenda items for next meeting: March 25th, 2026
XI. Adjournment 1st-Angela Carter, 2nd-Ashton Wheatstine
Respectfully Submitted,
Julie Vaughn
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Jesse Stuart Elementary
SBDM Council Agenda/Minutes
September 24, 2025 – 3:00 Library/Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting: Link in Calendar Invite
I. Call to order:
II. Recognition of Visitors:
III. Approve agenda: 1st-Ashton Wheatstine, 2nd-Taylor Goodman
IV. Approve minutes of previous meeting: 1st-Ashton Wheatstine, 2nd-Angela Carter
V. Good News Report:
VI. Instructional Report:
- MTSS
VII. Discussion Items:
- Upcoming events: Year at a Glance
VI. New Business:
- Approval of: 1st-Angela Carter, 2nd-Taylor Goodman
- School Report Card 2024-2025 (School Profile Report)
- Title 1 Family Engagement Policy
- 2nd Viewing of Field Trip Policy
- Advanced coursework policy 2nd viewing
VII. Budget Report: 1st-Ashton Wheatstine, 2nd-Tara Woodall
- Budget for 25-26 as of September 23, 2025
VIII. Committee Reports/Policies
- None to report
IX: Safety
- CSIP Phase 1 Approval: School Safety/Executive Summary,, Continuous Improvement 1st-Ashton Wheatstine, 2nd-Taylor Goodman
IX. Community Input
X: Agenda items for next meeting:
Next meeting scheduled for October 29, 2025 at 3:00pm
XI. Adjournment 1st-Ashton Wheatstine, 2nd-Taylor Goodman
Respectfully Submitted,
Julie Vaughn
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Jesse Stuart Elementary
SBDM Council Minutes
August 27, 2025 –3:00 pm
Zoom Link: https://hopkins-kyschools-us.zoom.us/j/84017602224
I. Call to order: 3:10, Julie Vaughn
II. Recognition of Visitors:
III. Approve agenda: Ashton Wheatstine 1st, Taylor Goodman 2nd
IV. Approve minutes of previous meeting: NA
V. Good News Report:
VI. Instructional Report:
- NA
VII. Discussion Items:
- SBDM Training Certificates
- Faculty & Staff List
- Meeting Dates for Year
- Upcoming events:
- Year at a Glance
VI. New Business:
- Closed session to hire & discuss EOP: 1st-Taylor Goodman, 2nd-Ashton Wheatstine
- Jessica Railsback
- EOP
- Go out of closed session: 1st Tara Woodall, 2nd: Amanda Qualls
- Review of SBDM Policies & Bylaws
- Field trip policy
- Introduce & review, 1st reading
- Approve School Space: School Map 1st-Taylor Goodman, 2nd-Tara Woodall
- Approve Advanced Coursework Policy
- Review/Approval of Master & Bell Schedule 1st-Tara Woodall, 2nd-Ashton Wheatstine
- Approve ESS/Extracurricular Hire List 1st-Taylor Goodman, 2nd-Ashton Wheatstine
- Approve Emergency Operating Plan 1st-Ashton Wheatstine, 2nd-Tara Woodall
- Open Meetings/Records
- Proof of Receipts
- KRS 158.183
- KRS 158.195-student religious and political expression
- KRS 158.195-In God We Trust
VII. Budget Report
- Budget for 25-26 as of August 26th 2025 1st-Taylor Goodman, 2nd-Ashton Wheatstine
VIII. Safety
- SB 181
- Installation of 4 new Pod cameras
- Risk Assessment & Emergency Operating Plan-next meeting w. Officer Conrad
- Opening Day Training: Stop the Bleed Training and Emergency Procedures
IX. Community Input
X: Agenda items for next meeting: September 24th , 2025
XI. Adjournment 1st-Taylor Goodman, 2nd-Ashton Wheatstine
Respectfully Submitted,
Julie Vaughn
Our SBDM Committee members for the 2026-2027 school year are:
Julie Vaughn, Principal
Taylor Goodman, Teacher
Tara Woodall, Teacher
Ashlee Zimmer, Teacher
Angela Carter, Parent
Melissa McAdoo, Parent