Thomas Coffey

The board received a construction update regarding the middle school and approved numerous operational items, including various memorandums of agreement for educational services, financial reports, and technology-related contracts. The meeting also addressed the approval of the District Code of Acceptable Behavior and the Crisis Procedure Guide for the upcoming academic year. Significant focus was placed on the RCHS-ROCK Athletic Performance Complex Project, with approvals for final construction documents, the selection of the construction manager, and a revised project budget. Additionally, the superintendent provided updates regarding the summer feeding program.

The board approved a Federal Cash Request Statement of Assurance and a contract for a Tier 2 Vaping Intervention Curriculum. Discussions included the restructuring of the technology department, resulting in the approval of a new Computer Specialist Manager role. Additionally, the board approved the SBDM allocations for the upcoming fiscal year, the updated salary schedule, and the tentative budget, with a focus on student instructional support and concerns regarding the impact of state funding levels on staff compensation.

The board received a construction update for the local middle school. Operations and actions included approvals for school trips, fundraisers, technology plans, various cooperative membership and educational service agreements, and an independent auditor's contract. The board also reviewed and approved monthly financial reports and conducted an evaluation of the superintendent, for which the superintendent received exemplary ratings across all areas. Additionally, the board reviewed personnel action reports and department reports, while receiving updates on upcoming graduation events and the progress of office renovations.

The board approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Education Labor Cabinet to establish a two-year preschool pilot program and authorized a billing agreement with Central Kentucky Interpreter Referral, Inc. for American Sign Language interpreting services.

This document outlines the Certified Evaluation Plan for Rockcastle County Schools, detailing the procedures and criteria for evaluating all certified school personnel, including teachers, other professionals, and administrators. The plan establishes evaluation processes, sources of evidence, observation protocols, and summative rating determinations, ensuring compliance with state regulations (KRS 156.557 and 704 KAR 3:370). It is designed to support and improve the performance of certified employees through continuous feedback, professional growth, and a structured evaluation system, including a five-year summative cycle and an appeals process.