Jesse Stuart Elementary

SBDM Council Minutes

August 28, 2024

The following council members were present:

Angela Carter             Taylor Goodman            Julie Vaughn            Janell Wolff                             Tara Woodall                                   Ashlee Zimmer

The meeting was called to order at 3:03pm by Julie Vaughn

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS

There were no visitors

AGENDA APPROVAL

Ashlee Zimmer made a motion to approve the agenda, Tara Woodall seconded the motion. Agenda was approved.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

No previous minutes were presented.

GOOD NEWS REPORTS:

Ashlee Zimmer reported that kids are doing well learning procedures and classes are starting to get into curriculum. Mrs. Vaughn reported that the first day of preschool was successful.

INSTRUCTIONAL REPORT:

No report at this time. Mrs. Vaughn explained that MAPS testing did not happen the first week of school as it had in the past, it will begin the week of Sept. 4^th. It was announced that three retired teachers had been hired to serve as Title I teachers for the school year.

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

            Mrs. Vaughn reviewed upcoming events:

• Monday, September 2 NO SCHOOL for Labor Day
• Sept 6^th Heroes Walk, Dance, 3^rd Grade performance
• Sept 11^th KY High Attendance Day; PJ Day
• Sept 13^th Wear Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Day
• Sept 17^th Fall Pictures
• Sept 19^th Dress like a Pirate Day
• Sept 20^th Future Ready Friday, House Meeting
  • Mrs. Vaughn explained Future Ready Friday is a District initiative to promote future ready graduates in Hopkins Co. From 8am-9am students will participate in age appropriate lessons to support the Future Ready initiative
• Sept 24^th KY Kids Day
• Sept 25^th & 26^th KDA Mobile Science Unit
• Sept 27^th 3^rd grade Harvest Fest
• October 3^rd Career Fair
• October 4^th Fall on the Farm, 2^nd grade

NEW BUSINESS

• CIA for K & 2^nd grade-Mrs. Vaughn is currently reviewing candidates and interviewing. The Board of Education grade approved the hiring of two additional CIA’s due to high enrollment numbers
• Mrs. Vaughn presented to following items for review and approval:
  • School Map
  • School Schedule
  • Master Schedule
  • School Report Card Platform
  • Open Meetings/Records
  • Emergency Plan + Risk Assessment
    • Ashlee Zimmer ask for clarification on lockdown procedures for staff who are on planning during lockdowns. Mrs. Vaughn clarified instructions for those staff.

Taylor Goodman made a motion to accept all documents, Ashlee Zimmer seconded the motion.

BUDGET REPORT

Mrs. Vaughn presented the budget for 2024-25 school year and mentioned additional funding from Title II, Title IV and Title IX. Taylor Goodman made a motion to approve the budget, Ashlee Zimmer seconded the motion.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/POLICIES

None reported

COMMUNITY INPUT

None

AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING (DATE: SEPT 25, 2024)

Mrs. Vaughn brought up that the Board of Education has requested a wishlist of two-three items to benefit the school. Janell Wolff suggested playground equipment to replace the thirty year old structure that is currently on the playground. Tara Woodall suggested a covering for the car rider area.

ADJORNMENT

Tara Woodall made the motion to adjourn, it was seconded by Janell Wolff. The meeting was adjourned at 3:37pm.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:

Angela Carter

August 30, 2024         

Jesse Stuart Elementary

SBDM Council Minutes

November 20, 2024

The following council members were present:

Angela Carter Julie Vaughn Janell Wolff     Tara Woodall   Ashlee Zimmer

The meeting was called to order at 3:19pm by Julie Vaughn

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS

There were no visitors

AGENDA APPROVAL

Ashlee Zimmer made a motion to approve the agenda, Janell Wolff seconded the motion. Agenda was approved.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

No previous minutes were presented.

GOOD NEWS REPORTS:

Mrs. Vaughn reported that Thanksgiving Food Baskets for students are covered and Christmas angels are also covered for this year. Mrs. Zimmer reported that decorating for Christmas has begun.

INSTRUCTIONAL REPORT:

No report at this time. Mrs. Vaughn advised that Winter MAPS testing is approaching and there has been a hot list of kids identified to be worked with that are close to moving levels on testing.

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

            Mrs. Vaughn reviewed upcoming events:

• Thanksgiving Lunches November 26^th
• Christmas Family Night December 12^th
• Christmas Meal December 18^th
• Christmas Parties December 18^th
• End of Semester December 18^th

NEW BUSINESS

• No New Business

BUDGET REPORT

Mrs. Vaughn presented the budget documentation for review. Tara Woodall made a motion to approve the budget, Ashlee Zimmer seconded the motion.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/POLICIES

None reported

COMMUNITY INPUT

None

AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING (DATE: DEC 11, 2024)

Mrs. Vaughn mentioned CSIP Phase 3 Approval

ADJORNMENT

Ashlee Zimmer made the motion to adjourn, it was seconded by Tara Woodall. The meeting was adjourned at 3:42pm.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:

Angela Carter

November 22, 2024  

 Jesse Stuart Elementary

SBDM Council Minutes

December 11th, 2024 – 3:00 Library/Zoom

I. Call to order:

II. Recognition of Visitors:

III. Approve Minutes:1st-Woodall, 2nd-Goodman

IV. Good News Report: 

Christmas break is almost here.

School looks so pretty and festive for the holiday and family night.

JSES won runner up on parade float.

Map scores show growth in all homerooms.

V. Instructional Report:

• MAP Principal Report

VI. Discussion Items:

• Upcoming events: 
  • Christmas Family Night Dec. 12th
  • Christmas Meal Dec. 18th
  • Christmas Parties Dec. 18th
  • End of Semester Dec. 18th

VII. New Business:

• CSIP Phase 3 Approval
  • Approved: 1st-Carter, 2nd-Zimmer

VIII. Budget Report:

Budget for 24-25 as of  December 11th, 2024 

• Approved: 1st-Wolf, 2nd-Woodall

VIII. Committee Reports/Policies

• None

IX. Community Input

X: Agenda items for next meeting: 

Next meeting scheduled for January 29,  2025 at 3:00pm

XI. Adjournment 

• Approved: 1st-Carter, 2nd-Zimmer

Respectfully Submitted, 

Julie Vaughn

Jesse Stuart Elementary

SBDM Council Minutes

January 29, 2025

The following council members were present:

Taylor Goodman         Janell Wolff                 Ashlee Zimmer

Angela Carter              Julie Vaughn               Tara Woodall  

The meeting was called to order at 3:11pm by Julie Vaughn

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS

There were no visitors

AGENDA APPROVAL

Janell Wolff made a motion to approve the agenda, Ashlee Zimmer seconded the motion. Agenda was approved.

GOOD NEWS REPORTS:

Mrs. Vaughn reported on 5^th Grade Amazing Shake, Archery Team had a great meet, 3 students competed for Academic Team on Tuesday, January 28^th for Composition, 4^th Grade PLC is doing great things with curriculum work, Mother/Son Bowling Night was a success and Mrs. Goodman has returned from maternity leave.

INSTRUCTIONAL REPORT:

Mrs. Vaughn reported Fall Semester Honor Roll Recognition went well. A district-wide grant has been received for reading instruction UFLI for K-2 to have unified phonics instruction.

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

            Mrs. Vaughn reviewed upcoming events:

• Parent Lunches 7^th, 21^st, 28^th
• February 7^th Daddy Daughter Dance
• Week of 10^th: Counselors & FRC Appreciation Week
• February 10^th: Costal Wilds Animal Show
• February 12^th: The Amazing Shake District Level
• February 14^th Talent Show & Art Show, Valentines Parties
• February 18^th UFLI Walkthroughs & PLCs with Mrs. Mitchell
• February 28^th 5^th Grade Living History Museum

NEW BUSINESS

• Growth anticipated for 2025-26 based on enrollment from past two years. Current projection is 485 plus preschool. There will be a second staffing meeting on 2/19/25 and job postings are anticipated 3/1/25. It is anticipated that we will be keeping the 3 Title I teachers.

BUDGET REPORT

Mrs. Vaughn presented the budget documentation for review. Ashlee Zimmer made a motion to approve the budget, Tara Woodall seconded the motion.

COMMITTEE REPORTS/POLICIES

None reported

COMMUNITY INPUT

None

AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING (DATE: February 26, 2025)

ADJORNMENT

Tara Woodall made the motion to adjourn, it was seconded by Taylor Goodman. The meeting was adjourned at 3:32pm.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:

Angela Carter

February 3, 2025