Hallie Newton

The Taylor County Board of Education meeting included a new construction update, the presentation and approval of the auditor's report, and approval of multiple pay estimates for the Taylor County Primary Center and Taylor County High School. Several other items were addressed, including change orders, acceptance of funding, policy updates, procedures for transporting children in foster care, non-resident contracts, creation of a new position, surplussing school buses, approval of a school fundraiser, approval of a senior trip, and a shortened school day waiver.

The Taylor County Board of Education meeting included the election of board officers; presentations recognizing school board members and awarding diplomas; approval of consent agenda items; and consideration of several financial matters, including pay estimates for the Taylor County Primary Center and High School projects, change orders for the high school project, and a draft budget for FY17-18. Other agenda items involved the school calendar, funding support for KSBA, advertising for a surplus auction, changing the starting time for board meetings, and funding requests for the TCIS Junior Beta Club and Kentucky All-State Choir and Band. A 3-year lease for band instrument financing was also considered, along with a shortened school day waiver and approval for continued maternity leave. Administrative reports and updates on district programs and activities were also included.

The meeting agenda included recognition of the Junior Beta Club, approval of pay estimates for the Taylor County Primary Center and High School projects, a change order for the high school project, and an early enrollment policy. Other agenda items involved student accident insurance, a signal enhancing system agreement, advertising for bids for various supplies and services, and requests for financial assistance for DECA and Junior Beta Club trips. Several requests for FMLA leave were also considered, along with a shortened school day waiver.

The meeting included presentations of a diploma, recognition of state champion bowling teams, and a presentation by the State Junior Beta President. A new construction update was also provided. Key approvals included pay estimates for the Primary Center and High School projects, several change orders for the high school, restructuring the preschool program to half days, a contract with Windstream for data circuits, and seeking bids for a phone system. Additional approvals included FMLA leave, financial contributions to the TCMS Academic Team and Project Graduation, and advertising for bids for various school supplies and services.

The meeting included presentations on launching the Taylor County Alumni Scholarship and a new construction update. Key approvals included several pay estimates for the Taylor County Primary Center and the new high school project, along with multiple change orders for the high school. Other approvals covered tax rates, the working budget, funding for FFA student competitions, starting an archery program at the intermediate school, and several shortened school day waivers.