Hopkins County
November 06, 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 
Present the "Remember Your Why" Award to the following:
Tonja Simms, FRYSC
Dana Byrum, FRYSC
Zach Evans, FRYSC
Christina Estrada, Teacher
Megan Tuz-Tamayo, District EL Consultant
Shannon Owen - District EL Consultant

Cristy Tomes, PBIS Coordinator - Present District PBIS Awards.

Amy Smith, Superintendent - KSA 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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NO SCHOOL
November 7, 2023, Election Day
November 22-24, 2023, Thanksgiving
December 18-29, 2023, Christmas Break
January 1, 2024, New Year's Day 
January 15, 2024, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED

November 22-24, 2023, Thanksgiving
December 22, 25-29, 2023, Christmas Break
January 1, 2024, New Year's Day
January 15, 2024, Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 October 16, 2023, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of November 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 #8181, Teacher, BSMS, return from maternity leave September 27, 2023.
2.  Employee #8371, Maintenance Worker, Central Office Maintenance Shop, return from Extended Disability
     Leave October 9, 2023.
3.  Employee #8235, Cook/Baker, HCCHS, Extended Disability Leave effective October 13, 2023, not to
     exceed up to twelve (12) weeks.
4.  Employee #5565, Custodian, WBES, FMLA effective October 17, 2023, not to exceed up to twelve (12)
     weeks.
5.  Employee #218, Speech Therapist, JMMS, FMLA effective November 1, 2023, not to exceed up to
     twelve (12) weeks.

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.   BSMS, 7th Grade, Evansville, IN, Reward Trip, November 17, 2023.  Travel by school bus.   
2.   HCCHS, Cross Country, Lexington, KY, State Competition, October 27-28, 2023.  Travel by school 
      vehicles. 
3.   HCCHS, Dance, Nolensville, TN, Competition, October 28, 2023.  Travel by school bus.
4.   HCCHS, Chorus, Murray, KY, Quad State Honors Choir, November 5-6, 2023.  Travel by school vehicle.
5.   HCCHS, FFA, Hardinsburg, KY, FFA Camp, November 8-9, 2023. Travel by school vehicle.
6.   HCCHS, Math & Science Club, Chesterfield, MO, Tour Museums, November 10, 2023.  Travel by school
      bus.
7.   HCCHS, Dance, St. John, IN, NDA Midwest Regional Competition, December 2-3, 2023.  Travel by
      school bus.
8.   HCCHS, Dance, KHSAA State Competition, Winchester, KY, December 9-10, 2023.  Travel by school
      bus.
9.   JSES, 4th Grade, Evansville, IN, Thunderbolt Education Day, November 14, 2023.  Travel by school
      bus.  
10. MNHHS, BETA, Evansville, IN, Hockey Game, December 1, 2023.  Travel by school bus. 
11. MNHHS, Boys Basketball, Hazard, KY, Games, December 15-16, 2023.  Travel by school vehicles. 
12. MNHHS, Boys Basketball, Gatlinburg, TN, Tournament, December 27-29, 2023.  Travel by school 
      vehicles.
13. MNHHS, Swim, Evansville, IN, Competition, November 18, 2023.  Travel by school bus. 
14. PES, 5th Grade, Dover, TN, Tour Homeplace 1850's Working Farm, November 10, 2023.  Travel by
      school bus.
15. SHMS, Football, Clarksville, TN, Austin Peay Football Game, November 11, 2023.  Travel by school bus.
16. SHMS, Girls Basketball, Evansville, IN, USI Ballgame, December 1, 2023.  Travel by school bus. 

 

5.D. Approval of KETS Payment of Invoice(s)
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It is recommended the Board pay the following invoices from Kentucky Technology Trust Fund (KETS).

1.  Blackpoint It Services, Inc., $7,303.92, Avaya Annual maintenance renewal.

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.   Carter Waters, LLC, $169,256.83, construction of new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from
      BG22408.
2.   Danco, $527,191.76, construction of new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22-408.
3.   IMI, $20,234.88, concrete for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22-408.
4.   RL Craig Company, Inc., $3,651.57, construction of new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from
      BG22-408.
5.   Scotty's Contracting & Stone, LLC, $17,111.22, stone for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid
      from BG22-408.
6.   Stoermer Anderson, Inc., $7,400.00, ionization units for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid 
      from BG22-408.
7.   Winsupply Owensboro, KY, $54.86, plumbing fixtures for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid
      from BG22-408.
8.   American Engineers, Inc., $15,072.90, geotechnical testing, inspections, reports, quality assurance,
      and quality control for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22-408.
9.   Madisonville Messenger, $513.60, ad for bids on SHMS/SES renovation project, to be paid from
      BG23-030.
10. IMI, $37,912.00, concrete for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22-408.
11. Scotty's Contracting & Stone, LLC, $4,526.06, stone for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid
      from BG22-408.  
12. Carter Waters, LLC, $20,953.92, rebar/ICF for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22-
      408. 
13. Lee Masonry Products, Inc., $3,037.00, masonry for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from
      BG22-408.
14. Nix Metals, $41,548.20, structural material and steel for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid
      from BG22-408. 
15. Trulite Glass & Aluminum, $5,183.36, glass and glazing for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid
      from BG22-408.
16. Winsupply Owensboro, KY, $7,936.98, plumbing fixtures for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid
      from BG22-408.
17. IMI, $22,894.00, concrete for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22-408.
18. Scotty's Contracting & Stone, LLC, $3,703.66, stone for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid
      from BG22-408. 
19. Carter Waters, LLC, $57,458.68, rebar/ICF for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22-
      408. 
20. Lee Masonry Products, Inc., $4,420.50, masonry for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from
      BG22-408. 
21. Nix Metals, $69,499.20, structural material and steel, for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid
      from BG22-408. 
22. Vulcraft Alabama, $945,789.15, joint and deck for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from
      BG22-408.  
23. Winsupply, $14,693.28, plumbing fixtures, for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22-
      408.  
24. RL Craig Company, Inc., $30,946.39, construction of new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from
      BG22-408. 
25. Kentucky Window Coverings, Inc., $22,462.00, roller window shades for new Hanson Elementary
      School, to be paid from BG20-129.
26. A&K Construction, $17,586.35, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
27. Danco, $319,775.43, construction of new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22-408.
28. Danco, $164,289.42, construction of new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22-408.  

5.F. 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, Deeper Learning mini-grant, $5,000.00, to be used to expand Deeper Learning Team
     professional learning opportunities.
2.  GES, Casey's Cash for Classroom Grants Program, $20,000.00, to be be used for playground. 

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

1. District-wide, Happy Feet Candle Sales, proceeds will be used for Operation Christmas Project.  
2. PES, Yearbook Sales, proceeds will be used for supplies. 

5.H. Approval of Ricoh Copier Lease Agreement for James Madison Middle School, Hopkins County Central High School, and Madisonville North Hopkins High School
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It is recommended the Board approve the Ricoh Copier Lease Agreement for James Madison Middle School, Hopkins County Central High School, and Madisonville North Hopkins High School.

Attachments
5.I. Approval of the 2023-2024 Calendar Committee
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2023-2024 Calendar Committee as presented. 

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5.J. Approval of Service Agreement with NKSD for Sign Language Interpretation for the 2023-2024 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Service Agreement with NKSD for sign language interpretation for the 2023-2024 school year. 

Attachments
5.K. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Puzzle Pieces for the 2023-2024 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Puzzle Pieces for the 2023-2024 school year.

Attachments
5.L. Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement with Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, Inc.
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, Inc.

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5.M. Approval to Accept the KETS School Facilities Construction Commission First Offer of Assistance (SFCC) for School Year 2024
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It is recommended the Board approve to accept the KETS School Facilities Construction Commission First Offer of Assistance (SFCC) $66,574.00 for School Year 2024

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5.N. Approval to Create Director of Community Schools Grant Position to be Grant Funded
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It is recommended the Board approve to create Director of Community Schools Grant position to be grant funded. 

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5.O. Approval to Amend the 2023-2024 Salary Schedule
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It is recommended the Board approve to amend the 2023-2024 Salary Schedule.

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5.P. Approval of Change Order #3 for the Auxiliary Gyms/Storm Shelters Project BG 22-408
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It is recommended the Board approve Change Order #3 for the auxiliary gyms/storm shelters project BG 22-408.

Attachments
5.Q. Approval of Change Order #4 for the Auxiliary Gyms/Storm Shelters Project BG 22-408
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It is recommended the Board approve Change Order #4 for the auxiliary gyms/storm shelters project BG 22-408.

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5.R. Approval of Shortened School Week for Students with Disabilities
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It is recommended the Board approve shortened school week for students with disabilities due to severity of medical conditions and need for clinical therapy sessions outside the school setting per recommendation of medical professionals.

6. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A. Personnel
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Review of personnel changes made by the Superintendent since October 16, 2023. 

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6.B. Facilities
6.B.1. Approval of the Sale of the Former Earlington Elementary School Property Project BG24-179, Contingent on Approval by the Kentucky Department of Education
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It is recommended the Board approve of the sale of the former Earlington Elementary School property project BG24-179, contingent on approval by the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Recommended Motion

Approval of the sale of the former Earlington Elementary School property project BG24-179, contingent on approval by the Kentucky Department of Education,

7. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
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.

8. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on November 20, 2023.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on November 20, 2023,