Whitney York

The meeting included recognition of Murray Independent School nurses and the Murray High School swim team. Reports were presented by the Chairman and Board Members, the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, Special Education & Preschool Director, Principals/School Councils, Technology Report, and Head Start Director. Action items included consideration/approval of the 2021-22 Revised Calendar, the Murray Independent School District 150th Logo, participation in the KISTA 2022 Used School Bus Sale, a new job description for the YSC Coordinator, and the first reading of a revision to Policy #08.113 Graduation Requirements. The consent agenda covered bills for consideration, bids, surplus sale, out-of-state/overnight trip requests, school-wide fundraisers, leave of absence, personnel reports, and Head Start financial and personnel matters. The board also entered an executive session regarding the acquisition or sale of property and proposed or pending litigation.

The meeting included recognition of KSBA First Region Meeting highlights. Reports were given on various topics, including assessment reports, attendance and enrollment data, emergency substitute applications, special education and preschool updates, and school reports. Action items included consideration of policy revisions, participation in the KDE COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Payment, approval of committee representatives, and approval of an additional custodial position. The consent agenda covered monthly reports, bills for consideration, overnight trip requests, surplus requests, security camera bids, records destruction certificates, safety reports, and personnel reports. Communication items included updates from the Kentucky Department of Education and letters of appreciation.

The meeting included discussion and approval of a resolution regarding meeting protocols for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The board also discussed and approved an amended school district calendar for 2019-2020 and the first reading of the Certified Evaluation Plan for 2020-21. Additionally, the consent agenda included approval of monthly reports, bills for consideration, bids, the FRYSC contract, staffing formula, emergency day extension provision, and the superintendent's personnel report. Head Start also presented their financial report, parent activity fund report, and WKU COLA and Quality Improvement funds.

The meeting included reports from the Chairman, Board Members, and Superintendent, covering topics such as the monthly calendar. Written reports included curriculum/instruction, pupil personnel, principals/school councils, and Head Start activities. Action items involved consideration and approval of an amended school district calendar for 2018-19 and a request for the Murray High School graduation date in 2019. The consent agenda covered monthly reports, bills for consideration, addenda to bills, bids, out-of-state/overnight trip requests, professional development plans, personnel reports, job descriptions, and the school district certified evaluation plan for 2019-20.

The meeting included discussion of the Kentucky Department of Education Comprehensive District Improvement Plan, SBDM allocations and targets for closing achievement gaps, and the approval of an additional full-time school nurse position and a part-time ESS Daytime Instructor position. Monthly reports, bills, school-wide fund-raising requests, and personnel reports were also reviewed and approved. Additionally, financial reports, parent activity fund reports, and the Head Start Annual Report were considered and approved.