BOE approves supplements

Fulton County Schools’ Superintendent Patrice Chambers announced during the May 27 meeting of the Fulton County Board of Education that the Fulton County Cafeteria Staff had earned the honor of being chosen to receive the “Best Pilot on Board” recognition.

Board of Education members meeting in-person were Brian Emmons, Rob Garrigan, Barry Patrick, and Perry Turner. Kim Hagler attended via Zoom.
“Not too long ago I had the honor of inviting the cafeteria staff over for lunch. We laughed and cut up and they got to see another side of me and I saw another side of them. It was fantastic. This is a great group and three great leaders. We appreciate all you do for our kids every day. I know it is not an easy job, but a job that is needed,” Superintendent Chambers said in making the presentation.

“Best Pilot on Board goes to Lindsey Bridges, Jade Eakes, Loretta Davis, Ronieka Blair, Victoria Falgout, Jessica Goodman, Phyllis Campbell, Donna Bridges, Terri Hitesman, and Tanesha Pierce. I have certificates from Broadway and a plaque for each cafeteria staff member,” Chambers continued.

Julie Jackson, Fulton County Director of Operations, Food Service, Athletic Director, School Safety Coordinator, and Public Relations said, “I want everyone to know many of these ladies have not stopped since March 2020. They worked straight through the summer. Their main goal was to make sure our kids got fed. Lots of times when it was hot outside and going place to place, they got to see where our kids live. I am so thankful for these ladies. The reason they do it is for our kids.”

During the Superintendent’s notification of Personnel Action, Chambers informed the Board of the hiring of Rodney Mitchell, Transportation Area Coordinator; transfers, Elizabeth Page from Elementary Arts & Humanities to First Grade, Jena Haney from Preschool Assistant to middle school Special Education Assistant, Lauren Black from Middle School Teacher to Arts and Humanities, and Dale Jackson from Maintenance Supervisor/Transportation Area Coordinator to Maintenance Technician I.

Resignations reported included Bethany Goodman, high school Health and PE, Cassie Handley, middle school Math teacher, and Bailee Hawkins as Elementary teacher.

Non-renewals were listed for Wesley Moore, high school Special Education, Brian Hood, high school Science and Chemistry, Dori Sheehan, middle school Science teacher, Lavetta Lockridge, middle school Special Education, and Addison McKinney, Preschool teacher.
“We made it. Today was the last day of school. Our kids prevailed, our teachers prevailed, our administrators prevailed. This was an unprecedented time. We are tired, but it is all worth it. I can’t thank the administrators enough for the long hours of going to homes to visit the kids, and the teachers. It has been a long year and I want to say personally, I thank each and every one of you for what you have done for our kids. Thanks to Jennifer (Davis) from finance to see that we got what the kids needed. From the bottom of my heart and the Board’s hearts, we appreciate everything the teachers, faculty and staff have done for this 2020-2021 school year,” Chambers said.

The Superintendent also reported there were 31 Seniors designated College and/or Career Ready.

“For my professional growth, I worked on Leadership, reviewed our Ready Data over the middle school and found we need a third sixth grade classroom to celebrate their learning. In Human Resources, I met with the lawn care services provider to discuss current mowing for upcoming events, the finance officer and I worked on a tentative budget for the 2021-2022 school year, and I met with the administrative team on closing out the school year and summer school status. I do want to remind everyone of the safety audit yesterday,” Chambers said.

She undated the board members regarding a collaboration with Hickman County Schools to hire a motivational speaker for the teachers’ first day, and that local and area businesses had donated gifts to make ‘Teacher Appreciation’ one of the “most memorable ever.”

“The biggest celebration is over $900,000 in scholarships were awarded to our Senior Class, from local sponsors and universities,” Chambers said.

The Board approved three student related trip requests.

One trip is tentative for Fulton County High School’s participation in the State Track meet, and two were for FFA to attend the FFA Convention and FFA Camp.

Other items addressed by the board included the approval of the Modification of the 2019-2022 Technology Plan; approval of the KETS (Kentucky Education Technology System) Third Offer; the approval of the Amended 2021-2022 School Calendar and a vote to reject Senate Bill 128.

The summer feeding contract with Murray Head Start; approved the Independent Auditor’s contract; approved Mountain Comprehensive Care Contract for 2021-2022; approved FRYSC (Family Resource Youth Service Center) Memorandum of Agreement; approved 2021-2022 Certified Salary schedule; approved 2021-2022 Classified Salary scheduled; approved 2021-2022 Coaching Supplements; approved 2021-2022 Extra ServiceSupplements.

Fulton County Schools Extra Service Supplements for 2021-2022 include High School Principal, $10,600; Middle School Principal $6,100; Elementary School Principal $6,000; Title IX $5,000; Chief Financial Officer $7,500; Human Resources $6,000; Monitor In-School Security $2,000; Academic Coach FCHS $2,100; Academic Coach FCMS $1,600; Speech Pathologist $5,784; DPP $7,000; Data Attendance Clerk $3,000; Transportation Area Coordinator Mentor $1,500.

A job description for the position of Athletic coordinator Job description was approved.

Activity fund budgets for 2021-2022 for Fulton County High School and Fulton County Elementary/Middle School were reviewed and approved, as was the Advisory Council Budget for 2021-2022 for Fulton County Elementary School and Fulton County Middle School; the SBDM Budget for 2021-2022 for Fulton County High School; the 2021-2022 Tentative Budget; and payment of bills.

Jennifer Davis, Fulton County Financial Officer, reported Year-to-date revenue actuals are $4,248,287.04, against a budget of $5,007,344, or 84.84%, while last year’s revenues actuals were $4,237,089.94, against a budget of $4,911,652.60, or 86.27%.

Year-to-date expenses were reported at $2,921,878.04, against a budget of $5,007,344, or 58.35%. Last year’s expenditures were $3,212,682.72, against a budget of $4,911,652.60, or 65.41%.