Mercer County
April 30, 2026 5:00 PM
Working Meeting
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Randy Phillips
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Amber Franceschi, District 1

Amy Hart, District 2

Billy Montgomery, District 3

Cliff Prewitt, District 4

Randy Phillips, District 5

2. Approval of Agenda
Randy Phillips
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The agenda is being presented for approval. Any changes are to be made at this time.

3. Construction Discussion Items
Jason Booher
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Discussion of multiple items regarding the Athletics Improvements - Phase 2 Project. With possible action taken if needed.

4. Action Items for Roll Call Vote
Randy Phillips
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The following items require board action and a roll call vote for approval.

4.A. Contracts, Purchase Orders, and Alternates for Athletics Improvements - Phase 2 Project
Beth Bauer, RossTarrant Architects
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Please see the attachment regarding the bids for the Athletics Improvements - Phase 2 Project.

Attachments
4.B. Track Surfacing
Jason Booher
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Please see attached quote from Beynon from the state coop pricing.

Attachments
4.C. Contract for Special Inspections
Beth Bauer, RossTarrant Architects
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Please see attached summary of bids and the proposal from UES.

Attachments
4.D. Revised BG-1 Athletics Improvements - Phase 2 Project
Beth Bauer, RossTarrant Architects
4.E. Finance Corporation Resolution
Amber Minor
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Resolution of the Board of Education of the Mercer County School District, authorizing and approving the execution of a contract, lease and option with the Mercer County School District Finance Corporation and any further necessary instruments; approving certain architects' plans for the construction of a certain school building project; and approving the plan of financing the cost of said project.

5. Recess
Randy Phillips
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The Mercer County Board of Education will now take a recess in order for the Finance Corporation to meet.

6. Report on District Finance Corporation
Amber Minor
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Action Items from Finance Corporation Meeting:

A resolution of the Board of Directors of the Mercer County School District Finance Corporation, relating to and providing for the issuance of $14,000,000 principal amount (subject to a permitted adjustment of 10% of school building revenue bonds in accordance with sections 58.180 and 162.120 through 162.290 and 162.385 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes to provide funds for school building purposes, providing and determining the duty of said corporation in connection with the operation of the school property, the creation of funds sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said revenue bonds as and when they mature, the creation of adequate maintenance and insurance funds, and authorizing the execution of a lease of such foregoing property to the Board of Education of the Mercer County School District.

7. Adjournment
Randy Phillips