Hopkins County
September 05, 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 Dr. Andy Belcher, Assistant Superintendent, and Alaina Lancaster, Director of Secondary Instruction - Outstanding Leaders Award

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 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 21, 2023, board meeting, and the bills and salaries for the month of September 2023.

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

1.  Employee #8371, Maintenance Worker, Central Office, Extended Disability Leave, effective August 11,
     2023, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks.
2.  Employee #7653, Instructional Assistant, BSMS, unpaid Extended Disability Leave, effective August 16,
     2023, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks.
3.  Employee #8322, Instructional Assistant, JSES, return to work from Maternity Leave August 16, 2023.

5.C. 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.  GES, 2nd Grade, Evansville, IN, Science Museum, March 29, 2024.  Travel by school bus. 
2.  HCCHS, AFJROTC, Greenville, KY, Field Training Exercise, September 21-23, 2023.  Travel by school bus.
3.  MNHHS, Chorus, Murray, KY, Regional Competition, November 5-6, 2023.  Travel by school bus.  
4.  MNHHS, Boys Golf, Lexington, KY, State Tournament, September 15-17, 2023.  Travel by school vehicles.

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

1.  Synergy Test and Balance, Inc., $375.00, duct leakage 5-hour test, to be paid from BG20-129.
2.  Synergy Test and Balance, Inc., $6,418.50, test and balancing services for new Hanson Elementary
     School, to be paid from BG20-129.
3.  A & K Construction, $551,730.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-
     129.

5.E. 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.  MNHHS, KY Horticulture Council and KY Farm to School Network Mini Grant, $1,000, to be used in 
     Agriculture classes to increase agricultural literacy and Kentucky produce exposure. 

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

1.   BSMS, PTSA, Membership/T-shirt Sales, proceeds will be used for classroom supplies and rewards. 
2.   BSMS, PTSA, Boo Dance, proceeds will be used for classroom supplies and rewards. 
3.   BSMS, PTSA, Candy Gram, proceeds will be used for classroom supplies and rewards. 
4.   BSMS, PTSA, Saint Patti's Dance, proceeds will be used for classroom supplies, rewards, and Teacher
      Appreciation. 
5.   BSMS, Fall Family Fun Night, proceeds will be used for school improvement projects.
6.   BSMS, PBIS, Family Fun Night Dance, proceeds to be used for PBIS student rewards.
7.   JSES, PTA, Concessions, proceeds will be used for school activities, programs, and supplies.
8.   PES, PTA, T-shirt Sales, proceeds will be used for classroom and school-wide student activities.
9.   PES, PTA, Falcons Take Flight Walk-a-Thon, proceeds will be used for classroom and school-wide
      student activities.
10. PES, PTA, Fall Festival, proceeds will be used for classroom and school-wide student activities.
11. PES, PTA, Movie/Parent Date Night, proceeds will be used for classroom and school-wide student
      activities.
12. PES, PTA, Penguin Patch, proceeds will be used for classroom and school-wide student activities.
13. PES, PTA, Valentine's Candy Grams, proceeds will be used for classroom and school-wide student
      activities.
14. PES, PTA, World's Finest Chocolate Sales, proceeds will be used for classroom, school-wide student 
      activities, Teacher Appreciation, and field day.
15. PES, Library, Fall/Spring Book Fair, proceeds will be used for library books and materials. 
16. PES, Library, Reading for Education /School Store, proceeds will be used for library books and
      materials.
17. PES, Library, Donor's Choose, proceeds will be used for Lego wall for Makerspace. 
18. PES, Kroger Community, proceeds will be used for library books and materials. 
19. PES, Spirit Card, proceeds will be used for classroom and school-wide student activities. 

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 21, 2023.

Attachments
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
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 18, 2023.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on September 18. 2023,