Lincoln County
November 06, 2025 5:30 PM
Working Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER Superintendent: Mr. Bruce Smith; Chair: Ms. Christine Killen; Vice Chair: Mr. Tyler McGuffey; Board Members: Ms. Jennifer Broadbent, Mr. Phillip Coots, and Ms. Gloria Sneed
1.a. Pledge of Allegiance
1.b. Vision Statement: Lincoln County Schools – Equipping Students to Learn, Conquer, Succeed.
1.c. Mission Statement: The Mission of Lincoln County Schools, in partnership with students, staff, parents, and the community, is to equip students with the skills necessary to be lifelong, productive citizens in an ever-changing global society.
2. SET MEETING AGENDA
Actions Taken

Order #104 - Motion Passed:  Set the Meeting Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Tyler McGuffey and a second by Mr. Phillip Coots.

3. ACTION ITEMS
3.a. LCHS Book Fair
Rationale

Lincoln County High School requests approval of a Book Fair fundraiser to begin on November 6, 2025

Actions Taken

Order #105 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Lincoln County High School Book Fair passed with a motion by Ms. Gloria Sneed and a second by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent.

3.b. Solicit Donations
Rationale

Due to the recent government shutdown and reduction of snap benefits, Stanford Elementary's FRC is requesting approval to solicit donations of food and money for Stanford students and families. 

Actions Taken

Order #106 - Motion Passed:  Approve Stanford Elementary Family Resource Center to Solicit Donations of Food and Funds for Students and Families passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent and a second by Mr. Phillip Coots.

3.c. Change Order #5 for LCHS Renovations
Rationale

The District is requesting approval of Change Order #5, Bid Package #1 for the Lincoln County High School renovations in the amount of $4,015.75

Actions Taken

Order #107 - Motion Passed:  Approve Change Order #5 for the Lincoln County High School Renovations in the Amount of $4,015.75 passed with a motion by Mr. Tyler McGuffey and a second by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent.

3.d. Change Order #1 LCHS Sports Field Renovations
Rationale

The District is requesting approval of Change Order #1, Bid Package 2 for the Lincoln County High School  Sports Field renovations in the amount of -$802.00

Actions Taken

Order #108 - Motion Passed:  Approve Change Order #1 for the Lincoln County High School Sports Field Renovations for a Credit of $802.00 passed with a motion by Ms. Gloria Sneed and a second by Mr. Tyler McGuffey.

4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.a. Draft District Facilities Plan
Rationale

Over the past several months Lincoln Co. Schools staff and community members met to discuss and revise the District Facility Plan.  The plan outlines priority projects for the district's facilities and was approved by the DFP committee and the Kentucky Department of Education.  Board approval is required before it can be finalized.  

4.b. Hearing Officer for DFP Public Hearing
Rationale

Should the facility plan be approved by the Board, a public hearing must be held.  A hearing officer must be approved for this meeting.  Kentucky School Plant Management Facilitator, Mr. Tim Eaton, worked as the facilitator for all DFP committee meetings and is willing to act as the hearing officer.  The hearing is for comment only on the draft District Facility Plan, not a Question and Answer session.  Three public forums were held prior to committee's approval of the DFA and were opportunities for Q and A.

4.c. BG-4 for the Kings Mountain Project
Rationale

The Kings Mountain demolition project is complete and Board approval of the BG-4 is needed to close out the project. 

4.d. Pay Application #2 for LCHS Renovations
Rationale

The District is requesting Board approval of Pay Application #2 in the amount of $4,661.78 for the Lincoln County High School roofing project.

4.e. Pay App #4 and DPOs for LCHS Renovations
Rationale

The District is requesting approval of pay application #4 in the amount of $658,700.49 and direct purchase orders in the amount of $199,206.53 for the Lincoln County High School renovation.  

4.f. Laundry Agreement
Rationale

The District is requesting approval of the agreement with Springfield Laundry to provide laundry services for Food Service, Maintenance, and Bus Garage uniforms. 

4.g. MOA with New Vista
Rationale

The District is requesting approval of the Memorandum of Agreement and Business Associate Agreement with New Vista to provide mental health services to Lincoln County students. 

4.h. KETS Offer of Assistance
Rationale

The District is requesting approval to accept the School Facilities Construction Commission's KETS offer of assistance for $32,324 to support district technology. 

4.i. Truck Bids
Rationale

Bids for two trucks were opened on 10/30/25.  The District is requesting approval to accept the high bids for each truck:

  • The 2001 Chevy Silverado had two bids - $685 and $520
  • The 2001 Chevy Truck with snow plow & blade had two bids - $420 and $590

4.j. Revised Procedure 05.31 AP.21 Facility Usage
Rationale

The District is revising procedure 05.31 AP.21 Application for Use of Room or Building by Out-of-School Groups to include the high school Fee Summary form. 

4.k. Bell Schedules for the 2025-2026 School Year
Rationale

The Kentucky Department of Education has asked district to obtain Board approval of bell schedules. 

4.l. Moral Instruction
Rationale

The District is requesting Board approval of a process for when a request is made for students to attend moral instruction. 

4.m. Property Acquisition
Rationale

The District is requesting approval to hire architects to assist in acquiring property. 

4.n. Board Procedure 001.421 AP .1 Public Participation
Rationale

Discussion of the time allotted for public comment per the District procedure for Public Participation at regular board meetings.

5. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. ADJOURNMENT
Actions Taken

Order #109 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of Meeting at 6:20 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Gloria Sneed and a second by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent.