Hopkins County
August 21, 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 
2023-2024 Professional Growth Plan 

Drew Taylor, Chief Information Officer
Annual Data Security Presentation

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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FIRST DAY FOR STAFF
August 22, 2023


FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS
August 30, 2023

FIRST DAY FOR PRESCHOOL
September 13, 2023

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 August 7, 2023, board meeting and Special Called board meeting minutes from August 9, 2023, and the bills and salaries for the month of August 2023.

Attachments
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 July 2023.

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5.C. Approval of Leaves of Absence
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It is recommended the Board approve the following leaves of absence.

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, FFA, Hardinsburg, KY, Conference, September 15-16, 2023.  Travel by school vehicle.
2.  MNHHS, FFA, Indianapolis, IN, National FFA Convention, November 1-3, 2023.  Travel by school vehicle.
3.  MNHHS, FFA, Lexington, KY, State FFA Convention, June 3-6, 2024.  Travel by school vehicles.

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.  Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $109,200.00, professional services for Southside Elementary School
     renovation and addition, to be paid from BG23-030.
2.  Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $4,829.20, professional services for new high school auxiliary
     gymnasiums, to be paid from BG22-408. 
3.  Synergy Test and Balance, Inc., $1,069.75, test and balance service for new Hanson Elementary School, 
     to be paid from BG20-129.
4.  American Engineers, Inc., $3,801.21, geotechnical/inspections, and quality assurance/quality
     control testing services for auxiliary gymnasiums, to be paid from BG22-408.
5.  Danco, $227,479.45, for auxiliary gymnasiums, to be paid from BG22-408.
6.  Whitecap, $32,902.10, auxiliary gymnasiums, to be paid from BG22-408.
7.  Cole Lumber, $2,653.34, auxiliary gymnasiums, to be paid from BG22-408.

5.F. Approval of School Activity Fundraiser(s)
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It is recommended the Board approve the following activity fundraiser(s).

1.  HES, Lifetouch Student Pictures, proceeds will be used for new playground.
2.  HES, Sale of Old Gym Floor Pieces and Plaques, proceeds will be used for new playground.  
3.  PES, Family Resource, Father/Daughter Dance, proceeds will be used for student/family needs. 
4.  WBES, Library, Fall/Spring Scholastic Book Fair, proceeds will be used for library books and supplies.

5.G. Approval for Schools to Apply for Grants
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It is recommended the Board approve for schools to apply for the following grant(s).

1.  District-wide, Farm Bureau Mini Classroom Grant, $250, to be used for classroom needs.
2.  MNHHS, Toyota Grant, $17,500.00, to be used for teacher trainings and startup equipment for AG/Math
     courses.
3.  MNHHS, McCarthey Dressman Teacher Development Grant, $20,000.00, to be used for AG/Math
     Professional Development opportunities.
4.  MNHHS, McCarthey Dressman Academic Enrichment Grant, $20,000.00, to be used to purchase
     equipment/teaching supplemental material for AG/Math and AG/Science curriculum partnership. 
5.  MNHHS, NRA Foundation Teach Freedom Grant, $9,080.00, to be used for equipment for the NJROTC
     Program. 

5.H. Approval to Create Personnel Specialist Classified Position - 7661
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It is recommended the Board approve to create Personnel Specialist Classified Position - 7661.

Attachments
5.I. Approval of Contract Statement of Work with KEV Group, Inc
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It is recommended the Board approve the contract statement of work with KEV Group, Inc. to implement school cash online school activity fund software.

Attachments
5.J. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children (KECSAC) for the 2023-2024 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children (KECSAC) for the 2023-2024 school year.

Attachments
5.K. Approval of Revised Agreement with Webster County Board of Education for Physical Therapy Services for the 2023-2024 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the revised agreement with Webster County Board of Education for Physical Therapy Services for the 2023-2024 school year.

Attachments
5.L. Approval to Increase Adult Meal Prices for Breakfast per USDA Requirements
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Adult breakfast current price $2.90 will increase to $3.05.

5.M. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Christ the King for Tutoring Services through Title I for the 2023-2024 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Christ the King for tutoring services through Title I for the 2023-2024 school year.

Attachments
5.N. Approval of Change Order #2 for the Auxiliary Gyms Project BG 22-408
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It is recommended the Board approve Change Order #2 for the Auxiliary Gyms project BG 22-408. 

Attachments
6. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A. Personnel
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Review of personnel changes made by the Superintendent since August 7, 2023.

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6.B. Finance
6.B.1. Approval of the 2023-2024 Tax Rates
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2023-24 real estate property tax rates of 68.2 cents per $100 (5.8 cents per $100 will go to the building fund to participate in the FSPK program), 23-24 personal property rate of 68.2 cents per $100, 23-24 motor vehicle tax rate of 54.7 cents per $100. Recommendation to exempt aircraft from taxation as defined in KRS 132.200(18) and exempt watercraft from taxation as defined in KRS 132.200(19). This tax rate is not subject to recall.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2023-24 real estate property tax rates of 68.2 cents per $100 (5.8 cents per $100 will go to the building fund to participate in the FSPK program), 23-24 personal property rate of 68.2 cents per $100, 23-24 motor vehicle tax rate of 54.7 cents per $100. Recommendation to exempt aircraft from taxation as defined in KRS 132.200(18) and exempt watercraft from taxation as defined in KRS 132.200(19). This tax rate is not subject to recall,

6.B.2. Approval to Recess Regular Board Meeting
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board of Education recess its regular board meeting in order to convene the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation.

Recommended Motion

Approval that the Board of Education recess its regular board meeting in order to convene the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation,

6.B.3. Approval to Call to Order Hopkins County District Finance Corporation
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, to convene the meeting of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation

Recommended Motion

Approval to convene the meeting of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation,

6.B.4. Approval of Deed from School Finance Corporation to the Board of Education for Earlington Elementary School.
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It is recommended the Board approve the Deed from the School Finance Corporation to the Board of Education for Earlington Elementary School.

Attachments
6.B.5. Approval to Reconvene Regular Board Meeting
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, Hopkins County District Finance Corporation meeting be adjourned and the Hopkins County Board of Education regular meeting be reconvened.

Recommended Motion

Approval that the Hopkins County District Finance Corporation meeting be adjourned and the Hopkins County Board of Education regular meeting be reconvened,

6.B.6. Approval to Execute Deeds and All Appropriate Releases Involving Earlington Elementary School
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It is recommended the Board approve to execute Deeds and all appropriate releases involving Earlington Elementary School.

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Approval to execute Deeds and all appropriate releases involving Earlington Elementary School,

7. CLOSED SESSION PER KRS 61-810
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Approval to enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.815, which meets the requirements for holding CLOSED SESSION and the exceptions to Open Meetings, according to KRS 61.810, subsection (1)b, to discuss the acquisition of property or future sale of property.

Recommended Motion

Approval to enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810, subsection (1)b, to discuss the acquisition of property or future sale of property,

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. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
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.

10. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on September 5, 2023.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on September 5, 2023,