Hopkins County
March 18, 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 Melanie Hofmann, Teacher, JSES

Employee of the Year Nominations for 2023-2024
* Teacher of the Year
* Administrator of the Year
* Classified Support Services
* Facilities Management
* Food Service
* Transportation
* Secretary of the Year
* Central Office Employee of the Year

Matt Bell, Director of Athletics and Special Programs
Winter Sports Athletes of the Year

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 March 4, 2024, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of March 2024.

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5.B. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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It is recommended the Board approve the Treasurer's report for the month of February 2024.

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

1.  Employee #8307, CIA, HES, Extended Disability Leave effective March 15, 2024, not to exceed the 2023-
     2024 school year.
2.  Employee #7562, Bus Monitor, Transportation Department, Extended Disability Leave effective February
     20, 2024, not to exceed the 2023-2024 school year.
3.  Employee #5702, Teacher, PES, return from FMLA March 18, 2024.

5.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 and MNHHS, Powerlifting Team, Rockport, IN, Competition, March 16, 2024.  Travel by school
      bus.
2.   HCCHS, 11th and 12th Grade, Evansville, IN, KSA Achievement, March 27, 2024.  Travel by school
      bus.
3.   HCCHS, FFA, El Reno, OK, National Land Judging Competition, April 28, 2024 - May 3, 2024.  Travel
      by school vehicle.
4.   HCCHS, FFA, Lexington, KY, State Convention, June 3-6, 2024.  Travel by school bus.
5.   HCCHS, Chamber Choir, Nashville, TN, Concert, May 10-11, 2024.  Travel by school bus.
6.   HCCTC, 11th and 12th Grade, Louisville, KY, Skills USA Competition, April 17-20, 2024.  Travel by 
      school vehicles.
7.   MNHHS, FCCLA, Louisville, KY, State Competition, March 26-29, 2024.  Travel by school vehicle.
8.   MNHHS, Culinary Students, Nashville Airport, and then fly to Orlando, FL., Explore Cooking around the
      World, April 23-29, 2024.  Travel by school vehicle to airport and then fly to Orlando, FL. 
9.   PES, 3rd Grade, Evansville, IN, Museum, May 22, 2024.  Travel by school bus.
10. SHMS, 6th Grade, Evansville, IN, PBIS Reward Trip, March 29, 2024.  Travel by school bus.

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.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $7,931.25, construction documents for new Central Office, to be 
      paid from BG23-121.
2.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $209,436.03, professional services for Southside renovation and
      addition, to be paid from BG23-030.
3.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $8,048.66, professional services for high school auxiliary gyms,
      to be paid from BG22-408.
4.   Architectural Sales, $9,772.60, doors, frames, and hardware for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be
      paid from BG22-408.
5.   YKK AP America, Inc., $43,200.00, stone front, curtain wall, and doors for new high school auxiliary
      gyms, to be from BG22-408.
6.   Lee Masonry Products, $39,859.95, masonry work for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from 
      BG22-408.
7.   Carter Waters. LLC, $10,150.75, Rebar/ICF for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22-
      408.
8.   Scotty's Contracting & Stone, LLC, $3,726.86, stone for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid
      from BG22-408.
9.   IMI - Irving Materials, Inc., $40,644.25, concrete for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid 
      from BG22-408.
10. Danco Construction, Inc., $565,238.39, construction for 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 grant(s).

1. District-wide, Be-YOU-tiful Leaders, Walmart Community Grant, up to $10,000.00, to be used for service  
    projects and club events.
2. District-wide, KSCA School Counseling Program Award, $300.00, to be used to purchase materials and/or
    supplies for comprehensive school counseling program.
3. PES, Youth Service America Grant, up to $500.00, to be used for community service project at Mahr Park.  

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

1.  JSES, World's Finest Chocolate Sales, proceeds will be used for student and teacher programs.

5.H. Approval to Accept the KETS School Facilities Construction Commission Second Offer of Assistance (SFCC) for School Year 2024
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It is recommended the Board accept the second offer of assistance from KETS School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) for school year 2024, for the amount of $49,931.00, to be equally matched by the district.

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5.I. Approval to Create Digital Learning Coach Certified Position - 2211
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It is recommended the Board approve to create Digital Learning Coach Certified Position - 2211.

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5.J. Approval to Request School Emergency Day Waiver for West Broadway Elementary School on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Due to Fire
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It is recommended the Board approve to request School Emergency Day Waiver for West Broadway Elementary School on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, due to fire.

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5.K. Approval to Accept Bid for HCCHS Band Semi-truck
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It is recommended the Board accept the bid from Cody Bush, for the amount of $500.00, for the HCCHS Band semi-truck.

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5.L. Approval of Field Site Affiliation Agreement with Walden University for Student Internships and Student Practicum in Counseling and Human Services for 2023-2028 School Years
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It is recommended the Board approve the Field Site Affiliation Agreement with Walden University for Student Internships and Student Practicum in Counseling and Human Services for 2023-2028 school years.

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6. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A. Personnel
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Review of personnel changes have been made by the Superintendent since March 4, 2024.

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7. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
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.

8. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on April 16, 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 April 16, 2024,