Marion County
December 11, 2025 5:30 PM
Board of Education - Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
I.A. Approve/Amend December 11, 2025 Board Meeting Agenda
II. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence
III. Communications
III.A. Public Comment
III.B. CES Student Presentation
Rationale

Several CES students showcased their artwork and STEM projects. 

III.C. Student Recognition
Rationale

MCHS Golf

CES Beta

Sponsors- Brenna Gribbins and Kirsten Bickett

Owen Thompson- Math

MCHS Beta

Sponsors- Jamie Brown, Sterling Newton, Erin Benton and Laura Mattingly

Musicology team (Will Blake, Harper Blake, June Ann Hill and Kenneth Lanham) who placed 2nd in the nation,

The Scrapbook team, who placed 9th and Anna Allender who placed 10th in Pottery-Division 2.

MCHS was also named the National Outstanding Leadership School for 2024-25 and was recognized on-stage.

 

 

III.D. Superintendent Report (Attachment #1)
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III.E. Attendance & Enrollment Report
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III.F. Finance Report
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III.G. KSA Academic Performance Presentation
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IV. Student Learning Services
IV.A. Consider approval of MCPS CDIP (Comprehensive District Improvement Plan)
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IV.B. Consider approval of shortened school day for student #16-026
IV.C. Consider approval of Student Welfare and Wellness Policy #09.2
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IV.D. Consider approval of the 2026 Board Meeting Schedule (Attachment #2)
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IV.E. First Reading of the 2027-28 School Calendar
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IV.F. Consider approval of resolution regarding Lebanon Elementary School
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V. Student Support Services
V.A. Consider approval of Design Development Documents, including drawings, BG-2 & BG-3, for the Marion Co ATC project BG# 25-341 and submit to KDE for review/approval
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V.B. Consider approval of Pay App #3 in the amount of $25,740.61 for the Marion County Schools Parking Lot, BG 25-345
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V.C. Consider approval of BG-5 for the Marion County High School Practice Soccer Field, BG# 25-066
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V.D. Consider approval of BG-5 for the Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract for HVAC replacements at Marion Co Middle School and Glasscock Elementary School BG# 24-415
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V.E. Consider approval of BG-4 for the Glasscock Elementary masonry and window replacement project BG# 24-122
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V.F. Consider acceptance of bids for the geothermal test well services for the  Marion County Area Technology Center project BG# 25-341 (Attachment #3)
V.G. Consider approval to award the geothermal test well services for the  Marion County Area Technology Center project BG# 25-341
V.H. Consider approval of bus purchases
Rationale

Two 72 passenger International buses at  $178,488.00 each. Bus 271 and 272.

V.I. Acknowledgement of field trips
Rationale

MCHS Basketball Christmas Tournament in Bath County - 12/27/25 - 12/29/25

MCHS Band to Morehead, KY for a Honors Band Clinic - 2/12/26 - 2/14/26

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VI. Student Learning & Support Consent Items
VI.A. Approval of minutes
Rationale

11/10/25 Special Meeting Minutes

11/19/25 Special Work Session Minutes

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VI.B. Approval of payment of bills as presented
Rationale

Payables- 11/11/25, 11/18/25, 11/25/25, 12/2/25 and 12/9/25

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VI.C. Approval of school fundraisers
Rationale

WMES Valentine Dance on 2/13/26 , Calendar Fundraiser 3/9/26-3/20/26 and Cattleman's Cookout on 4/15/26 

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VI.D. Approval to establish the D.A.R.E. Program with Lebanon Police Department
VI.E. Approval of FY's 2026-2028 FRYSC (Family Resource and Youth Services Centers) School District Assurance Certification
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VI.F. Approval of 2026 Kentucky Proud Membership
VI.G. Approval for MCMS to apply for a $500.00 financial aid scholarship through the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
Rationale

Carrie Thompson, 8th grade ELA teacher, seeks permission to apply for a $500 financial aid scholarship through the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. This scholarship would allow her to pay for a trunk that includes 10 Meta Quest 2 headsets with all the necessary technology, including 5 downloaded films/experiences. This would provide her students with a vibrant learning experience to accompany the Holocaust unit (Amplify curriculum).

VI.H. Acceptance of donation to MCHS Girls Basketball Team from Stephanie Gootee in the amount of $1,000.00
VI.I. Acceptance of donation to MCPS FRYSC Program from the Lions Club for $1,230.00
Rationale

To be used towards vision assistance for students in need.

VI.J. Approval of five (5) extended days for Tara Tatum for the 2025-26 school year paid from CTE Supplemental funds
VI.K. Approval of leave without pay for Brittany Myers from 12/09/25 through 12/19/25
VI.L. Approval of leave without pay for Samantha Floyd from 11/17/25 through 2/24/26
VI.M. Approval of leave without pay for Candance Hernandez from 2/5/26 through 4/2/26
VI.N. Approval of extended disability leave/unpaid leave for Kim Price for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year
VII. Acknowledgement of Personnel Actions (Attachment #4)
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VIII. Adjournment