Hopkins County
June 26, 2023 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
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Shannon Embry, Chairman, will call the meeting to order.

1.A. Pledge; Moment of Silence; Mission Statement--Unite as one team to learn and inspire.
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Board members will lead the pledge to the flag.

1.B. Adoption of Agenda
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board approve the agenda as outlined.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the agenda as outlined

2. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND/OR RECOGNITION
2.A. Superintendent and Staff
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Amy Smith, Superintendent 
Recognize Nathan Howton, HCDT Principal - 2022-2023 Russell W. Behanan KECSAC Outstanding Administrator of the Year

A & K Construction
Update on new Hanson Elementary School


3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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CENTRAL OFFICE
July 3, 2023 - Close at 12 noon
July 4, 2023 - Closed for Independence Day

4. COMMUNICATION
4.A. Public Comment
5. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (CONSENT-ACTION)
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board approve the consent items as listed.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the listed consent items

5.A. Approval of Minutes, Bills, and Salaries
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It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of June 12, 2023, and Special Called board meeting minutes from June 19, 2023, and the bills and salaries for the month of June 2023.

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5.B. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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It is recommended the Board approve the Treasurer's report for the month of May 2023.

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5.C. Approval of Leaves of Absence
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No Leaves of Absence to report.

5.D. Approval of Out of District/Overnight Trips
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It is recommended the Board approve the following out of district, overnight, or non-school sponsored events as requested by the principal of the school, subject to date rescheduling as necessary.

1.  MNHHS, Volleyball, Lexington, KY, Camp/Bluegrass Games, July 28-29, 2023.  Travel by school vehicles.
2.  MNHHS, Girls Golf, Lexington, KY, Tournament, August 3-4, 2023.  Travel by school vehicle.

5.E. Approval of Payment of Invoice(s)
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It is recommended the Board approve to pay the following invoice(s).

1.   Performance Commissioning Agency, $3,000.00, testing, balancing, and adjusting functions for
      systems at new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
2.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $5,925.63, professional services for new Hanson Elementary
      School, to be paid from BG20-129.
3.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $3,219.47, professional services for new high school auxiliary
      gyms, to be paid from BG22-408.
4.   Synergy Test and Balance, Inc., $12,837.00, test and balance services for new Hanson Elementary
      School, to be paid from BG20-129.
5.   A & K Construction, Inc., $184,780.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
6.   Diskey Signs, $20,099.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
7.   Sherwin Williams, $8,764.96, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-
      129.
8.   Blue Mountain Company, $8,433.01, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from 
      BG20-129.
9.   AAA Systems, $28,000.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
10. Cayce Mill Supply, $11,933.09, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-
      129.
    

5.F. Approval of Design Development Documents for the SES Addition Project BG 23-030
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It is recommended the Board approve the design development documents for the SES addition project BG 23-030.

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5.G. Approval to Declare Earlington Elementary School Property as Surplus to the Needs of the District
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It is recommended the Board approve to declare Earlington Elementary School property as surplus to the needs of the district.

5.H. Approval to declare 2002 Kubota L4300DT Tractor as Surplus
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It is recommended the Board approve to declare 2002 Kubota L4300DT tractor as surplus.

5.I. Approval to Award Bid to LE Gregg for Geotechnical Testing and Special Inspections for the Southside Addition Project BG 23-030
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It is recommended the Board approve to award bid to LE Gregg for geotechnical testing and special inspections for the Southside Addition Project BG 23-030.

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5.J. Approval of Preschool Tuition Proposal for the 2023-2024 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the preschool tuition proposal for the 2023-2024 school year.

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5.K. Approval to Amend Student Worker Classified - 7788 Job Description
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It is recommended the Board approve to amend Student Worker Classified - 7788 Job Description.

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5.L. Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement Contract with the Commonwealth of Kentucky for Career and Technical Educational Funds
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement Contract with the Commonwealth of Kentucky for Career and Technical Educational Funds.

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5.M. Approval of the 2023-2024 GMAP District Funding Assurances
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2023-2024 GMAP District Funding Assurances.

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5.N. Approval to Accept Quote for Insurance
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It is recommended the Board approve to accept the quote for insurance from EMC and KEMI, provided by Riddle Insurance.

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5.O. Approval of the Organizational Chart for the 2023-2024 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Organizational Chart for the 2023-2024 school year.

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5.P. Approval of Professional Services Agreements for Soft Drink Beverage Vending and West Hopkins Wastewater Treatment Finishing
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It is recommended the Board approve the Professional Services Agreements for soft drink beverage vending and West Hopkins wastewater treatment finishing.

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6. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A. Personnel
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Review personnel changes made by the Superintendent since June 12, 2023.

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6.B. Any Other Old/or New Business
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6.B.1. Second Reading and Approval of Policy Updates for the 2023-2024 School Year
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It is recommended the Board hold a second reading and approve the policy updates for the 2023-2024 school year.

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Recommended Motion

Second reading and approval of the policy updates for the 2023-2024 school year,

7. CLOSED SESSION PER KRS 61-810
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board move into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810, which meets the requirement for holding Closed Session and the exceptions to Open Meetings according to KRS 156.557, subsection (6) Superintendent Evaluation and Personnel.

Recommended Motion

Approval to enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810, which meets the requirement for holding Closed Session and the exceptions to Open Meetings according to KRS 156.557, subsection (6) Superintendent Evaluation and Personnel,

8. OPEN SESSION
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board return to OPEN SESSION.

Recommended Motion

Motion to return to OPEN SESSION,

9. Approval of Superintendent Evaluation for the 2022-2023 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Superintendent evaluation for the 2022-2023 school year.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Superintendent evaluation for the 2022-2023 school year,

10. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
Monday, July 17, 2023, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, August 7, 2023, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, August 21, 2023, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m. 
Tuesday, September 5, 2023, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m.
Monday September 18, 2023, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m. 
Monday, October 16, 2023, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, November 6, 2023, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m. 
Monday, November 20, 2023, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, December 11, 2023, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m.

11. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on July 17, 2023.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on July 17, 2023,