Middlesboro Independent
May 20, 2025 5:00 PM
Middlesboro Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
I. Call to order
I.A. Prayer
I.B. Pledge to the Flag
I.C. Adopt Agenda of May 20, 2025 Regular Meeting
II. Communications
II.A. Board Members
II.B. Superintendent
II.B.1. Superintendent's Report on Personnel
II.C. Recognize P.J.Brock - Winning Essay of the 2025 AARP Statewide Competition
II.D. Students
II.E. Citizens
II.F. Construction Progress Report
II.G. Judy Grandey - STEAM Update
II.H. Ben Slusher - Athletic Report
II.I. GEAR UP - Bob Dixon, Shelly Lewis & Buffy Dunnaville
II.J. Billie Mike - Attendance Update
III. Targeted Discussion/Dialogue
III.A. Recommend the Board Approve Cloyd & Associates, PSC as the financial auditor for the 2024–2025 fiscal year at a fee of $18,850.00
III.B. Recommend the Board approve new LOGO for the Middlesboro Independent School District
III.C. Recommend the Board Approve payment to First State Financial, Middlesboro, in the amount of $218,079.62 for the School Facilities Construction Commission bond dated June 1, 2015 (MHS Renovation), consisting of $167,097.00 in principal and $50,982.62 in interest
III.D. Recommend the Board Approve payment to First State Financial, Middlesboro, in the amount of $3,693.20 for the 2024 Canopies and Tennis Court Bond
III.E. Recommend the Board Approve Performance Bond for Ava Wilder, serving as Finance Officer and Treasurer, through Commonwealth Risk Solutions in the amount of $335.94 for the coverage period from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026
III.F. Recommend the Board Adopt the tentative working budget for the 2024–2025 fiscal year
III.G. Recommend the Board Re-Create Assistant Superintendent Position
III.H. Recommend the Board Approve Job Description for Assistant Superintendent
III.I. Recommend the Board Approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Provision of Law Enforcement Duties
III.J. Recommend the Board Adopt Fiscal Management Procurement 04.32 AP1 Policy Procedure. (This only requires one board meeting reading for approval)
III.K. Recommend the Board surplus 2 steaming pots at the High School and vent hoods at the Elementary and High School
III.L. Recommend the Board Approve Amended Calendar for 2024-2025
III.M. Recommend the Board Approve superintendent's assurances statement "As a condition of receiving federal ESEA funds, I certify that Middlesboro Independent School District has no policy that prevents, or otherwise denies participation in, constitutionally protected prayer in public schools"
IV. Student Learning Support and Consent Items
IV.A. Recommend the Board Approve Minutes of April 22, 2025 and April 23, 2025 Special Board Meeting
IV.B. Recommend the Board Approve Financial Reports as presented from Middlesboro High School, Middle School and Elementary School
V. Student Support Services
V.A. Recommend the Board Approve Cafeteria Report
V.B. Recommend the Board Approve Financial Report
V.C. Recommend the Board Approve Bills
VI. Informational Items
VII. Board Calendar - Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the Central Office Building
VIII. Adjourn