Scott County Schools Board of Education Meeting 4/24/2025
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Great Crossing High School Boys Basketball State Championship Recognition
Consent Agenda (6A-6K)
Construction Project Report: New School Facility
Student Achievement Report: Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs
Areas of Interest (5)
- Scott County Teachers Association pushing for 5% district-wide pay raise citing staff turnover and cost of living.
- Great Crossing High School boys' basketball team celebrated for historic first state championship title.
- New school construction project faces minor sinkhole complications during site grading.
- CTE program expansion: Scott County reports 21 programs with 37 pathways, emphasizing post-secondary readiness.
- Concerns raised regarding the use of contractors for custodial work versus hiring full-time staff.
Votes (2)
Approval of Agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Consent Agenda Items 6A through 6K
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (2)
It's time to be bold and I've come at you many times and I'm still going to continue to say what we're asking for in a 5% raise for all employees.
Did run into a couple of sink holes, but these are not big. Not anything like we had at Great Crossing, but those are things that have to be addressed.
People (6)
WendyBoard MemberParticipated via Zoom due to a family bereavement.
Participated via Zoom due to a family bereavement.
Tony ThomasArchitectProvided updates on the new school construction project and site development.
Provided updates on the new school construction project and site development.
Mike DavisRepresentative (SCA)Advocated for a 5% pay raise for all school employees.
1 quote
Advocated for a 5% pay raise for all school employees.
“It's time to be bold and I've come at you many times and I'm still going to continue to say what we're asking for in a 5% raise for all employees.”
Speaking during public comment regarding employee compensation.
Andrew BurgonSchool TeacherSpoke about teacher retention and support for kitchen and custodial staff.
Spoke about teacher retention and support for kitchen and custodial staff.
John NullPrincipal/CTE CoordinatorReported on Scott County CTE program data and industry partnerships.
Reported on Scott County CTE program data and industry partnerships.
Mr. ParkerSuperintendentLed the meeting and facilitated recognitions and agenda items.
Led the meeting and facilitated recognitions and agenda items.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Meeting date occurred in April, following recruitment drives and prior to May budget finalizations.