Hopkins County
January 29, 2024 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
1. 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC FORUM ON NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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Public forum for Nutrition and Physical Activity Report will be from 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

2. CALL TO ORDER
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John Osborne, Chairman, will call the meeting to order.

2.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.

2.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

3. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND/OR RECOGNITION
3.A. Superintendent and Staff
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Amy Smith, Superintendent 
Present the "Remember Your Why" Award to MNHHS Student, Blaine Luckett
Board Member Appreciation Month

SBDM Reports
Elementary Schools

Wendy Mitchell, Director of Elementary Instruction and Early Childhood

2023-2024 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP)

4. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
4.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL
February 19, 2024, President's Day
April 1-5, 2024, Spring Break

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED

April 4-5, 2024, Spring Break

5. COMMUNICATION
5.A. Public Comment
6. 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

6.A. Approval of Minutes, Bills, and Salaries
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It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of January 9, 2024, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of January 2024.

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

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

1.   Employee #8209, Teacher, HCCHS, amended FMLA effective November 9, 2023, not to exceed up to 
      twelve (12) weeks.
2.   Employee #8395, Teacher, SES, Extended Disability Leave effective December 23, 2023, not to exceed
      the 2023-2024 school year.
3.   Employee #8153, Teacher, HCCHS, FMLA effective November 28, 2023, not to exceed up to twelve
      (12)weeks.
4.   Employee #6974, Teacher, PES, FMLA effective March 4, 2024, not to exceed up to twelve (12) weeks.
5.   Employee #6043, Director of Community Schools Grants, CO, FMLA effective January 2, 2024, not to
      exceed up to twelve (12) weeks.
6.   Employee #7467, Custodian, HCCHS, Extended Disability Leave effective December 18, 2023, not to   
      exceed the 2023-2024 school year.
7.   Employee #6976, Teacher, MNHHS, return from FMLA January 16, 2024.
8.   Employee #5565, Custodian, WBES, return from FMLA January 11, 2024.
9.   Employee #6119, Teacher, EES, return from FMLA January 2, 2024.
10. Employee #5702, Teacher, PES, FMLA effective January 8, 2024, not to exceed up to twelve (12)
      weeks.
11. Employee #7391, Teacher JSES, FMLA effective 1-22-24, not to exceed up to twelve (12) weeks.

6.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.  HCCHS, Dance, Orlando, FL, Nationals, March 6-11, 2024.  Travel by school bus to Nashville Airport, then
     fly to Orlando, FL.
2.  HCCHS, Band, Murray, KY, Quad State Honor Band, February 22-24, 2024.  Travel by school bus. 
3.  MNHHS, Band, Murray, KY, Quad State Honor Band, February 22-24, 2024.  Travel by school bus.
4.  MNHHS, Cheer, Franklin, TN, Competition, January 27, 2024.  Travel by school bus. 

6.E. 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. Encore Technologies, $16,959.30, student work stations.
2. Encore Technologies, $129,160.00, student workstations and license. 

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

1.   Danco, $116,959.07, construction on new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22-408.
2.   IMI - Irving Materials, Inc., $31,043.75, concrete for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from
      BG22-408.
3.   Scotty's Contracting & Stone, LLC, $1,026.38, stone for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid     
      from BG22-408.
4.   Cater Waters, LLC, $60,778.49, rebar/ICF for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from
      BG22-408.
5.   Lee Masonry Products, Inc., $12,372.50, masonry work for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid
      from BG22-408.
6.   Nix Metals, $27,698.80, structural/steel for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22-
      408.
7.   Cole Lumber Company, $1,532.69, lumber for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22- 
      408.
8.   Architectural Sales, $1,456.42, doors, frames, and hardware for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be 
      paid from BG22-408.
9.   RL Craig Company, Inc., $3,978.79, GRD for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22-   
      408.
10. Hannan Supply Company, $45,200.00, electrical supplies for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be     
      paid from BG22-408. 
11. Infrastructure Precast, Inc., $4,303.00, concrete for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from
      BG22-408. 
12. Scotty's Contracting & Stone, LLC, $5,475.96, aggregate for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be
      paid from BG22-408.
13, American Engineers, Inc., $4,345.20, geotechnical/inspections, and testing for new high school
      auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22-408.
14. Lynn Blue Print & Supply Company, Inc., $1,020.12, SES/SHMS Printing of documents, to be paid from
      BG23-030.
15. Lynn Blue Print & Supply Company, Inc., $1,252.67, SES/SHMS Printing of documents, to be paid from
      BG23-030.

6.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. BSMS, Library, up to $20,000.00, to be used to update non-fiction section of the Library. 
2. HCDT, Special Allocation of Targeted Funds (KECSAC) up to $10,000, to be used for career readiness
    and professional development resources. 

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

1. District-wide, United Way of the Coalfield Annual Campaign, proceeds will be donated to United Way.
2. BSMS, Snowball Dance, proceeds will be used for PBIS trips and Bear Buck Cart.
3. SES, Cupids Workshop, Valentine's Day Item Sales, proceeds will be used for student needs and events. 
4. SES, Easter Bunny Photos, proceeds will be used for student needs and year-end events.
5. SES, Country Meat Sales, proceeds will be used for student and teacher supplies and building ramp.
6. SES, Change War, proceeds will be used for student needs, PTA, and events.

6.I. Approval of 2024-2026 Family Resource Youth Service Center Advisory Council Assurances
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2024-2026 Family Resource Youth Service Center (FRYSC) Advisory Council Assurances.

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6.J. Approval of 2023-2024 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan with Related Diagnostics (CSIP)
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2023-2024 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan with related diagnostics (CSIP).

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6.K. Approval to Accept School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) Offer of Assistance
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It is recommended the Board approve to accept the offer of assistance from Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) for the amount of $45,230.97.

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6.L. Approval of the 2024-2025 Staffing Formula for Certified and Classified
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2024-2025 Staffing Formula for Certified and Classified.

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6.M. Approval of the 2024-2025 Draft Budget
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2024-2025 draft budget as presented.

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6.N. Approval of the Revised BG1 for the High School Auxiliary Gyms Project BG22-408
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It is recommended the Board approve the revised BG1 for the High School Auxiliary Gyms project BG22-408.

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6.O. Approval of the Revised BG1 for the Site Acquisition on N Main for Central Office Project BG22-381
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It is recommended the Board approve the revised BG1 for the Site Acquisition on N Main for Central Office project BG22-381.

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6.P. Approval of the Revised BG1 for the South Hopkins School Project BG23-030
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It is recommended the Board approve the revised BG1 for the South Hopkins School project BG23-030.

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7. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
7.A. Personnel
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Review of personnel changes made by the Superintendent since January 9, 2024.

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7.B. Any Other Old/or New Business
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7.B.1. Review of School Staffing Procedures 02.4331 AP.1
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It is recommended the Board review School Staffing Procedures 02.4331 AP.1.

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8. 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 61.815, 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,

9. 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,

10. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
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.

11. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on February 20, 2024.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on February 20, 2024,