Hopkins County
January 09, 2024 5:30 PM
Special Called Board Meeting - Regular Meeting Rescheduled from January 8, 2024
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. Election of Board Chairman
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that ___________ be nominated and elected as Board Chairman for 2024.

Recommended Motion

Approval to elect ___________ as Board Chairman for 2024,

3. Approval of Vice Board Chairman
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that ___________ be nominated and elected as Vice Board Chairman for 2024.

Recommended Motion

Approval to elect __________ as Vice Board Chairman for 2024,

4. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND/OR RECOGNITION
4.A. Superintendent and Staff
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Amy Smith, Superintendent 
Board Member Appreciation Month

Wendy Mitchell, Director of Elementary Instruction and Early Childhood
2023-2024 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan

5. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
5.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL
January 15, 2024, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 19, 2024, President's Day

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED

January 15, 2024, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

6. COMMUNICATION
6.A. Public Comment
7. 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

7.A. Approval of Minutes, Bills, and Salaries
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It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of December 11, 2023, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of January 2024.

Attachments
7.B. 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.  HCCHS, FBLA, Nashville, TN, Observe Marketing Concepts, January 25, 2024.  Travel by school bus.
2.  HCCHS, FBLA, Nashville, TN, Observe Marketing Concepts, March 21, 2024.  Travel by school bus.
3.  JMMS, 8th Grade, Evansville, IN, Reward Trip, March 29, 2024.  Travel by school bus.
4.  MNHHS, Winter Guard, Mt. Juliet, TN, Competition, February 3, 2024.  Travel by school bus. 
5.  MNHHS, Winter Guard, Mt. Juliet, TN, Competition, February 10, 2024.  Travel by school bus. 
6.  MNHHS, Winter Guard, Bowling Green, KY, Competition, April 5-6, 2024.  Travel by school bus. 
7.  MNHHS, Band, Bowling Green, KY, WKU Honor Band, January 25-27, 2024.  Travel by school bus.
8.  MNHHS, Cheer, Orlando, FL, Competition, February 8-14, 2024.  Travel by school bus to airport, then fly
     to Florida.
9.  SHMS, BETA Club, Nashville, TN, STEM Lessons, February 23, 2024.  Travel by school bus.

7.C. Approval to Accept Donation from Evolved Nutrition for Scholarship Purposes
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It is recommended the Board approve to accept the donation of $5,000.00 from Evolved Nutrition for scholarship purposes. 

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

1.  GES, PTA, HCCHS Kids Cheer Camp, proceeds will be used for school needs and school playground.

7.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.  HCCHS, FFA Students, KY FFA SAE Grant, $500.00, to be used for individualized supervised agriculture
     experiences.
2.  MNHHS, FFA, Ag Achiever Grant, $2,500.00, to be used for supplies/animals in animal lab for animal
     science courses. 

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

1.  American Engineers, Inc., $9,703.40, geotechnical, inspections, testing, and reports, to be paid from
     BG22-408.
2.  Lynn Blueprint and Supply Company, Inc., $34,277.91, printing for new addition at SSE/SHMS, to be paid
     from BG23-030.

7.G. Approval of the 2023-2024 Hopkins County Schools Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP) with all Related Diagnostics
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2023-2024 Hopkins County Schools Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP) with all Related Diagnostics.

Attachments
8. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
8.A. Personnel
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Review of personnel changes have been made by the Superintendent since December 11, 2023.

Attachments
8.B. Any Other Old/or New Business
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8.B.1. Second Reading and Approval of Grading Policy 08.221
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It is recommended the Board hold a second reading and approve Grading Policy 08.221.

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Second reading and approval of Grading Policy 08.221,

8.B.2. Second Reading and Approval of Graduation Requirements Policy 08.113
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It it recommended the Board hold a second reading and approve Graduation Requirements Policy 08.113.

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Second reading and approval of Graduation Requirements Policy 08.113,

9. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
Monday, January 29, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, March 4, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, March 18, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, April 16, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, May 6, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, May 20, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, June 3, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, June 17, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.

10. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on January 29, 2024.


After a short break, the Board will move into a work session.  No action will be taken.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on January 29, 2024,