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Notice of Special Called Meeting
Morton Middle School
School-Based Decision Making Council
Please send notice to this email address:
Fayette County SBDM
[email protected]
(May 29, 2024)
Source & Contact: Principal Twanjua Jones
Phone Number: 859-381-3533
SPECIAL SCHOOL-BASED DECISION MAKING COUNCIL MEETING
Pursuant to KRS Chapter 61, notice is hereby given that on May 29, 2024 the Chair, of the Morton Middle School Site Based Decision-Making Council (MMS SBDM Council) called a “special meeting” of the MMS SBDM Council for Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:30pm", EST in-person and teleconference.
The MMS SBDM Council will conduct an in-person and virtual meeting via video teleconference on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:30pm", EST. This will be an in-person and teleconference meeting. Please be advised, due to the nationally proclaimed state of emergency and under a similar declaration by Governor Andy Beshear, it is not currently feasible for the SBDM to “provide meeting room conditions” in the face of COVID-19, a highly contagious virus that spreads between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Under these exceptional circumstances in which the Commonwealth of Kentucky is confronting a worldwide pandemic while nevertheless needing to accomplish critical public business, pursuant to KRS 61.840. Consequently, the MMS SBDM Council will not provide a primary physical location for public viewing and will proceed pursuant to KRS 61.826 with concessions outlined in the Attorney General’s Opinion OAG 20-05. Thus, the public can access the meeting via the live stream, but there will not be a physical location to participate in the meeting.

The meeting agenda is as follows:

Consultation

Twanjua Jones is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Special Called SBDM Meeting
Time: May 30, 2024 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Good morning Morton families,
The Morton PTSA would like to congratulate Matt Bacon, Danielle Neville, Erin Bookman and Ashley Kenney who were elected by parents and guardians to represent them on the SBDM council. Thank you so much for your willingness to serve the students of Morton and the school community.

Allison Krift
Morton PTSA President

Good Afternoon, Below are the nominations of 5 candidates for the Morton SBDM Council 2024-2025. You will have the opportunity to choose 4 of these candidates. An election will take place via digital ballot 5/13/24-5/15/24, the winners will be announced May 16.

Matt Bacon

My name is Matt Bacon, and I’d like to be considered for a parent representative on SBDM. This was my first year on SBDM as a parent representative for 23-24. I believe after a year on the council learning the process, I can be a much more effective advocate for students and parents. I am and will continue to be a strong advocate for our public schools. There will continue to be very difficult decisions that have to be made in the setting of shrinking budgets and ever changing enrollment numbers. I’m hopeful we can better work with the district to prepare for these, and continue to offer the most robust learning experiences for the kids. I work as a pediatrician at Kentucky Children’s Hospital, and my wife Megan is a nurse with Healthfirst of the Bluegrass. We currently have an 8th grade student at Morton who will be at Henry Clay next year but also have a 5th grade student at Glendover Elementary who will be at Morton next year.

Danielle Neville

Hi, my name is Danielle Neville, I am a stay at home mom of three wonderful children - Bowen (6), Ward (8), and Lilah (11). As a dedicated parent and advocate for education, I am excited to contribute to the SBDM council at our school. My children’s education is my top priority, and I am committed to ensuring a positive learning environment for all students. I graduated with honors and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from The University of Kentucky. I have been participating in a fellowship program for the past year that I will complete in June known as CIPL (Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership). This program has deepened my understanding of educational policies and practices, empowering me to advocate effectively for our school community. I actively participate in the PTA and have served as a homeroom mom for several years. Having attended Morton Middle School myself, I have a personal connection to our school district. I am committed to promoting shared leadership and making informed decisions that benefit our students. If elected to SBDM council, I will work diligently to create a thriving educational environment for all. Thank you for considering my candidacy!

Erin Bookman

I have two lovely daughters that attend Glendover Elementary and Morton Middle School. My amazing husband and I have been married for 17 years and we have been renovating our house for 16 years. It is almost done! I am a pharmacist for UK in their Specialty Pharmacy Department. In my free time, I enjoy sports and being outdoors at the lake, beach, or pool. I hope to continue as a parent representative for Morton SBDM council because I have enjoyed being a parent voice for our families. I have so much respect for our teaching staff and administrators: they make bold and necessary decisions to better our student body’s learning and social awareness. Parents bring an intimate student perspective to the table, and a positive working relationship with our staff and administrators is vital. I am on the Morton PTSA Board and currently on the Mary E. Britton Middle School rezoning committee. I am all-in for making Morton a school for our families to trust with their children. I hope to continue to offer support to Morton staff and students! I want Morton to be a positive social and educational playground for our kids.

Ashley Kenney

I would like to be on SBDM again next year. As a parent of a former and current Mustang of biracial children one whom has a learning disability I understand the importance of inclusion for all. It is important for all students to feel included & safe.

Seth Russell

My name is Seth Russell and I have been a Lexington resident my entire life. I attended Fayette county public schools. My wife Elizabeth and I currently have two children enrolled in FCPS (Morton, Henry Clay). I have been an Executive Chef for 25 years. I studied culinary arts and hospitality management in New York City at the French culinary institute. I have traveled all over the world Training in my career. I am passionate about public education and would love a chance to participate in a meaningful way.

Morton Middle School PTSA
1225 Tates Creek Road
Lexington, KY 40502
Phone: (859) 381-3533 Fax: (859) 381-3536

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Good afternoon!
The PTSA is currently seeking nominations for parents that are interested in serving on Morton's SBDM council for the 2024-2025 school year. The commitment is 1 school year and we need 4 parent representatives. This is a great way to get involved in what is happening inside the school!

To serve as a parent member of the Council:

1. one must be a parent, stepparent, or foster parent of a student or person who has legal custody of a student pursuant to a court order and with whom the student resides, who will be enrolled or pre-registered at the school during ones’ term of office.

2. One must not be a district employee; a relative of a district employee; a member of the district school board, or the spouse of a district school board member.

Pursuant to KRS 160.380, parent council members will need to submit to a national and state fingerprinted criminal background check and also submit a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the member has no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect through a background check of child abuse and neglect records. SBDM representatives are required to attend a training session (six-hours for a new member/ three-hours for an experienced member) and monthly meetings.

If you are interested in the position or if you would like to nominate another parent, please send me your/his/her name, contact information, child attending Morton/grade and a brief bio by 5:00 p.m. on May 6. This information needs to be sent to [email protected]. Following the nomination period, nominee bios will be made available on 5/7/24 and the election will take place via digital ballot 5/13/24-5/15/24. The 4 winners will be announced May 16. Any questions please email [email protected], Morton PTSA president.

Many thanks,

Morton Middle School PTSA Executive Board

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Morton students and families,
Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict the PTSA will have to postpone the cupcake wars which were scheduled for March 21. When a new date is set, we will let the students and families know. Thank you so much for your understanding!
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