Hopkins County
March 04, 2024 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
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John Osborne, 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 Lauren Oldham, CIA, PES
Recognize Keith Cartwright, Board Attorney, Kentucky Bar Association’s Attorney of the Year

SBDM Reports
HCCHS
MNHHS
HCCTC
HCDT
HCSA

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL
April 1-5, 2024, Spring Break

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED

April 4-5, 2024, Spring Break

HOPKINS COUNTY SCHOOLS ACADEMY GRADUATION
HCSA Graduation, Thursday, May 16, 2024, 6:00 p.m. at Hopkins County Central High School

MADISONVILLE NORTH HOPKINS GRADUATION
Baccalaureate, Sunday, May 19, 2024, 5:00 p.m. at Victory Church
Awards Ceremony, Monday, May 20, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
Graduation, Thursday, May 23, 2024, 7:00 p.m.

HOPKINS COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Awards Ceremony, Sunday, May 19, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
Baccalaureate, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Graduation, Friday, May 24, 2024, 7:00 p.m.

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 February 20, 2024, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of March 2024.

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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 #8104, Cook/Baker, GES, return from Extended Disability Leave February 6, 2024.
2.  Employee #8090, CIA, GES, Extended Disability Leave effective January 22, 2024, not to exceed the
     2023-2024 school year.
3.  Employee #7263, Teacher, HCCHS, return from FMLA February 26, 2024.
4.  Employee #6974, Teacher, PES, amended FMLA effective February 23, 2024, 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, SHMS, Academic Team, Louisville, KY, Governor's Cup State Competition, March 8-9, 2024.
    Travel by school bus.
2. HCCHS, Academic Team, Louisville, KY, Governor's Cup State Competition, March 8-9, 2024. Travel by
    school vehicle.
3. JMMS, Academic Team, Louisville, KY, Governor's Cup State Competition, March 8-9, 2024. Travel by
    school bus and school vehicle.
4. MNHHS, Swim, Columbia, KY, State Competition, Round #1, February 16-17, 2024.  Travel by school bus.
5. MNHHS, Swim, Lexington, KY, State Competition, Round #2, February 23-24, 2024.  Travel by school
    vehicle.
6. MNHHS, Dance, National Competition, Nashville, TN/Orlando, FL, March 6-12, 2024. Travel by school
    vehicle to Nashville Airport and fly to Florida.
7. MNHHS, NJROTC, Air Rifle Competition, Columbus, OH, March 15-16, 2024.  Travel by school vehicle.

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.  Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc., $3,000.00, SES/SHMS renovation Environmental
     Wetland Delineation Permitting, to be paid from BG23-030.
2.  LE Gregg Associates, $31,728.45, proposal for Geotechnical Exploration for SES/SHMS renovation, to be
     paid from BG23-030.
3.  Performance Commissioning Agency, $1,000.00, Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC, Plumbing,
     and Lighting Systems, 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 grant(s).

1. Grapevine Elementary, Reading Diagnostic Intervention Fund Grant, $40,000, to be used for reading
    intervention software and material. 
2. Hanson Elementary, Reading Diagnostic Intervention Fund Grant, $40,000, to be used for reading
    intervention software and material. 
3. Jesse Stuart Elementary, Reading Diagnostic Intervention Fund Grant, $40,000, to be used for reading
    intervention software and material. 
4. Pride Elementary, Reading Diagnostic Intervention Fund Grant, $40,000, to be used for reading
    intervention software and material.  
5. Southside Elementary, Reading Diagnostic Intervention Fund Grant, $40,000, to be used for reading
    intervention software and material. 
6. West Broadway Elementary, Reading Diagnostic Intervention Fund Grant, $40,000, to be used for
    reading intervention software and material. 
7. West Hopkins School, Reading Diagnostic Intervention Fund Grant, $40,000, to be used for reading
    intervention software and material. 

 

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

1.  WHS, House System RCA Wholesale, T-shirt sales, proceeds will be used to purchase "House" items and
     student needs. 

5.G. Approval to Accept Bids for Network Cabling Removal and Replacement for West Broadway Elementary and West Hopkins School
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It is recommended the Board approve to accept bids for network cabling removal and replacement for West Broadway Elementary and West Hopkins School.

5.H. Approval to Declare HCCHS Old Band Uniforms as Surplus Property and Sell at Public Auction
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It is recommended the Board approve to declare HCCHS old band uniforms as surplus property and sell at public auction.

5.I. Approval of the 2024 Eventlink Quote
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2024 Eventlink quote.

Attachments
5.J. 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 for Middle School Volleyball Coaches. 

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6. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A. Personnel
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Review of personnel changes made by the Superintendent since February 20, 2024.

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7. Any Other Old/or New Business
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7.A. Review of Athletics Program Procedures 09.31 AP.1
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It is recommended the Board review Athletics Program Procedures 09.31 AP.1.

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8. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
Monday, March 18, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.
Tuesday, 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.

9. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on March 18, 2024.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on March 18, 2024,