Lawrence County Schools

Lawrence County Schools will have an NTI Day tomorrow, February 1, 2023. (Wednesday). #AllinLC.

Lawrence County Schools will have an NTI Day for today (Tuesday, January 31, 2023). Ice is beginning to fall in the west and northern part of our county. #AllinLC

The 23-24 Calendar Committee has developed two potential school calendars for the upcoming 23-24 school year. Please take a moment to answer the survey at the link below or from the district webpage- https://forms.gle/ZJj3hqhJ9kSuqJEu7 Your input is greatly appreciated.

**Change in status: Lawrence County Schools are CLOSED on Friday, January 27, 2023. This is not an NTI Day. #AllinLC.

Lawrence County Schools will be operating on a 2-hour delay today. (Friday, January 27, 2023). #AllinLC

The LCHS Academic Team competed against teachers and staff in their quick recall practice! Just one of many reasons why LC teachers and staff are the best! #AllinLC @All_in_LC

Congratulations to Blaine Elementary students, who met their Accelerated Reader goals for the nine-week term! #AllinLC @All_in_LC

Louisa East Elementary School was selected and visited by the Reds Caravan on Thursday, January 26, 2023! #EAST #AllinLC @All_in_LC

KY School Board Recognition Month! District 5: Ms. Barbara Robinson #AllinLC @All_in_LC

Nine LCHS band students are participating in Morehead State University's 2023 Honor Band Clinic! #AllinLC @All_in_LC

KY School Board Recognition Month! District 2: Mr. Jim See #AllinLC @All_in_LC

KY School Board Recognition Month! District 1: Ms. Maddlene Roberts #AllinLC @All_in_LC

KY School Board Recognition Month! District 3: Ms. Garnett Skaggs #AllinLC @All_in_LC

LCHS hosted the Kentucky State Police's Aggressive Intruder training on Thursday, January 19, 2023! #AllinLC @All_in_LC

Character Counts! Trustworthiness! #AllinLC @All_in_LC

LCHS Academic Team hosted the District Governor's Cup Competition on Saturday, January 21, 2023! #AllinLC @All_in_LC

Louisa Middle Schools Academic Team Coach, Mr. Smith discusses the teams' district success and future! #AllinLC @All_in_LC

Fallsburg Elementary School hosts the KY Engineering Exposure Network through the KY Transportation Cabinet! #AllinLC @All_in_LC

Louisa Middle hosts the Middle School Governor's Cup Competition! Proud of our students from Louisa Middle, Fallsburg, and Blaine! #AllinLC @All_in_LC

Lawrence County Board of Education Regular Meeting January 17, 2023 The Regular Meeting of the Lawrence County Board of Education was held at the Lawrence County High School library on January 17, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The LC Board Members Jim See-Chairman, Maddlene Roberts-Vice Chair, Barbara Robinson, and Garnett Skaggs were all present in person. Before the meeting began, Ms. Garnett Skaggs and Ms. Maddlene Roberts were sworn back into their positions as Board Members of the Lawrence County Board of Education. These ladies were unopposed in the election. Ms. Skaggs and Ms. Roberts have been fixtures on the LC Board of Education. Ms. Skaggs has remained on the board for fourteen years, while Ms. Roberts has served for twenty-plus years. We would like to congratulate them on this accomplishment. We also want to thank them for their continued diligence and support in working for the students of Lawrence County. Mr. See called the regular meeting to order. The first order of business was to approve the agenda and attend to organizational items. Each January, the Board is required to appoint a chairperson and a vice chairperson. Mr. See was nominated to act as Chairperson by Maddlene Roberts and was seconded by Garnett Skaggs. Maddlene Roberts was nominated to act as Vice-Chair by Garnett Skaggs and seconded by Barbara Robinson, and the motion passed by consensus. The next order of business was setting the schedule of the regular LC Board of Education meetings for the 2023 calendar year. Voting determined the location of meetings to be held at the library of Lawrence County High School. The location will only change during March to Blaine Elementary School and in October to Fallsburg Elementary School. The dates are set as the third Monday of each month, except for January and February, as they will be held on the Tuesday after because of federal holidays. The time for all regular meetings is set for 6:00 PM. In the student/staff presentations and recognitions, a moment of silence was given for Mr. Jim Shannon and Ms. Tammy Jackson, who recently passed. Mr. Shannon was a well-known member of the community. He worked at LC Schools as a computer technician and bus driver. Ms. Jackson was a bus monitor and was remembered as having a great love for the students in her care. Next, Dr. Fletcher highlighted and presented the LC Board Members with a proclamation from Judge Executive, Phil Carter. There were also certificates issued by the KY School Board Association presented to each of the LC Board Members for their work and dedication to the LC School System. In the Superintendent update, Dr. Fletcher discussed that the county government has started the dirt removal process for the high school turf project. The county’s efforts will save the school system an estimated $60,000. Dr. Fletcher reviewed the LPC (Local Planning Committee) and has approved the DFP (District Facilities Plan) revisions recommended by the KDE (Kentucky Department of Education). The EKEBC (Eastern KY Elementary Conference Tournament) ended with Blaine Elementary cheerleaders winning first place and Louisa East winning the A, B, and C team championships. Dr. Fletcher reflected on the way the elementary teams cheered each other throughout the season. The LCHS girls’ basketball team won the 2A Sectional Championship and competed in the state competition. The drafting phase of the LC Portrait of a Graduate is continuing to be developed. The central office administration is completing a second round of classroom walkthroughs. The focus is on questioning techniques and the gradual release model. Ms. Brady, LCHS principal, has been collaborating with Morehead State University to establish a future teaching program in Lawrence County. Dr. Fletcher continues to participate in legislative updates and discussions as part of the Local Superintendent’s Advisory Council. The last day to apply for the vacant position on the LC Board of Education is on January 18, 2023, at 4:00 PM. In public comments, a question was raised about how the LC curriculum is selected. Dr. Fletcher also addressed a question from Mr. See concerning the selection of curriculum in each school. While there are local textbook committees appointed that focus on curriculum issues, Dr. Fletcher has the final say on these issues. In student learning and support services, the minutes for December 19, 2022, Regular Meeting were approved. The claims and orders of the treasurer were also approved. There was a discussion of a $363,000 energy bond payment, which will be paid off in the year 2027. The monthly financial report was provided by Finance Officer, Brandi Peters. The beginning balance for December 2023 was 14,163,447, with the total revenue being 2,000,431. The expenditures for the month totaled $1,991,630. The Fund 1 cash balance for December was $2,686,330. The ending balance of all funds was $14,463,828. The balance