Published: September 15, 2009 11:56 am      

Monticello School looks into adding new nurse to staff

Monticello — There is a possibility that a new nurse will be added to the staff at

Monticello Independent, following action taken by board members during their

regular monthly meeting Monday evening, September 14.

It is time once again for Monticello School to prepare for another flu

season, and board member Jerry Lair asked about a program offered through

the health department that could add another nurse to the staff at a reduced

cost for the school. This nurse would ease the case load for Sandy Latham,

the school nurse. After discussing the matter, the board asked

Superintendent Donnie Robison to check into this program.

Robison commended Latham on the job that she is doing, noting that she

has done a great job. However, due to the increase in students, board

members felt that there was a need for another nurse to help Latham.

The board authorized the expenditure of funds necessary to cover the

school's portion of the cost for this service.

In other action, the board:

€ discussed the allotment for middle school athletics for meals. The

school currently provides an allotment for meals for varsity sports and

board member Ronnie Sexton asked about the possibility of allocating money

to middle school athletics as well. The matter was tabled until the next

meeting.

€ presented Hannah Simpson with a plaque. Simpson earned a second place

finish in a national competition at a yearbook training she attended this

summer.

€ approved the indirect cost rate for the 2009-10 school year.

€ approved a 21st Century field trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee for

November 21-22.

€ approved the Monticello preschool staff handbook.

€ were reminded about the 2009-10 tax rate public hearing scheduled for

Thursday, September 17 at 6 p.m. in the Media Center.

€ approved one individual as a substitute teacher for the 2009-10 school

year and heard a personnel report.

€ heard a report from Superintendent Donnie Robison. He noted that

Eastern Kentucky University has started a new educational outreach program

that will serve school districts in all 22 counties in the college's service

area. Through this program, the college will have individuals who will serve

as a liaison between EKU and the school districts. Robison noted that

Monticello Independent is also working on offering dual credit courses

through EKU.