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I.
Open Meeting with Moment of Silence
II.
Call to Order and Roll Call
III.
Student/Staff Recognition--Mrs. Kayla Underwood, NCMS English Teacher
IV.
Compass Municipalities-Michael George
V.
Public Comment
VI.
Approve the Consent Agenda
Order #9266 - Motion Passed: Approve the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mr. Jon Sparks.
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Mrs. Brenda Mattox
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Yes
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Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings
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Yes
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Mr. Jon Sparks
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Yes
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Mrs. Mona Vice
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Yes
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Mrs. Sharon Wilson
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Yes
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VI.1.
Meeting Minutes
VI.2.
Treasurer's Report and Payment of Bills
VI.3.
Superintendent's Report of Personnel Actions
VII.
Items for Board Action
VII.1.
Acknowledge receipt of the following generous donation(s):
• Modern Woodmen of America-$100.00 IHO Robert Hopkins named as Hometown Hero
• Cindy Needham – Turkey for turkey bingo
• Carol Shrout Hunt - $40.00 for turkeys
• Anonymous - $20 for turkeys
• Patricia Robinson Anderson – Turkey for turkey bingo
• PERIOD YALL – Feminine Products
• Hovermale - $500.00
• Samantha Frederick - $5 (Pencils)
• Anonymous - $100 (Backpack Program)
• Anonymous - $100 (Backpack Program)
• Anonymous - $100 (Backpack Program)
• Ivy Patton - $30 (Shoes)
• Robyn Evans in Memory of Kailee Naveah Evans $825 (Winter Coats)
• Karen Kirby - $75 (New toys and clothes)
Order #9267 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mrs. Brenda Mattox and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.
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Mrs. Brenda Mattox
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Yes
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Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings
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Yes
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Mr. Jon Sparks
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Yes
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Mrs. Mona Vice
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Yes
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Mrs. Sharon Wilson
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Yes
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VII.2.
Acknowledge that no bids were received, on the below listed Food Service Surplus Equipment, and to authorize Superintendent to dispose of equipment at his discretion:
• 1-Winston HA4522 CVAP Holding Cabinet ______________ $___________ Accept/Reject
• 2-Hatco Hot Water Dispenser ______________ $___________ Accept/Reject
Order #9268 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mr. Jon Sparks.
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Mrs. Brenda Mattox
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Yes
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Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings
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Yes
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Mr. Jon Sparks
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Yes
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Mrs. Mona Vice
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Yes
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Mrs. Sharon Wilson
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Yes
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VII.3.
Approve the Nicholas Co. Board of Education Regular Meeting schedule for the 2025 Calendar Year to be the 3rd Monday of each month, time 6pm, at the Nicholas Co. Board of Education
Order #9269 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.
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Mrs. Brenda Mattox
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Yes
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Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings
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Yes
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Mr. Jon Sparks
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Yes
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Mrs. Mona Vice
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Yes
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Mrs. Sharon Wilson
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Yes
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VII.4.
Approve changing the Regular Meeting scheduled for January 20, 2025, to January 27, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday, rendering this a Special Called Meeting
Order #9270 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mrs. Brenda Mattox.
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Mrs. Brenda Mattox
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Yes
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Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings
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Yes
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Mr. Jon Sparks
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Yes
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Mrs. Mona Vice
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Yes
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Mrs. Sharon Wilson
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Yes
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VII.5.
Approve the 2025-2026 Nicholas Co. Schools Calendar Committee Recommendations, as presented
Order #9271 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings and a second by Mrs. Brenda Mattox.
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Mrs. Brenda Mattox
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Yes
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Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings
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Yes
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Mr. Jon Sparks
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Yes
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Mrs. Mona Vice
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Yes
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Mrs. Sharon Wilson
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Yes
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VII.6.
Approve the Travel Request for the Nicholas Co. Girls Basketball Team to travel to Carrolton, KY to participate in a Holiday Basketball Tournament, December 26-28, 2024
Order #9272 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mr. Jon Sparks and a second by Mrs. Sharon Wilson.
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Mrs. Brenda Mattox
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Yes
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Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings
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Yes
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Mr. Jon Sparks
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Yes
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Mrs. Mona Vice
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Yes
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Mrs. Sharon Wilson
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Yes
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VII.7.
Approve the Travel Request for the Nicholas Co. Girls Softball Team to travel to Gatlinburg, TN, April 6-9, 2025 to participate in the Cal Ripken Experience Tournament
Order #9273 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mrs. Brenda Mattox and a second by Mrs. Sharon Wilson.
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Mrs. Brenda Mattox
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Yes
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Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings
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Yes
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Mr. Jon Sparks
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Yes
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Mrs. Mona Vice
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Yes
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Mrs. Sharon Wilson
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Yes
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VII.8.
Nominate and select Brenda Mattox to represent the Nicholas Co. Board of Education on the Nicholas Co. Schools Local Planning
Order #9274 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mr. Jon Sparks.
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Mrs. Brenda Mattox
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Yes
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Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings
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Yes
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Mr. Jon Sparks
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Yes
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Mrs. Mona Vice
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Yes
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Mrs. Sharon Wilson
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Yes
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VII.9.
Approve and adopt the Resolution for General Obligation Bonds as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF NICHOLAS COUNTY, KENTUCKY (“BOARD”), AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2025 IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,500,000 (SUBJECT TO A DECREASE IN AN AMOUNT DETERMINED TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE BOARD) (THE “BONDS”) THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH ARE TO BE USED FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CERTAIN FUNDS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION, TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED, OF THE PROCEEDS OF A DIRECT ANNUAL TAX ON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER TAXES; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE BONDS AND THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF FUNDS PURSUANT TO KRS § 66.480; PROVIDING FOR DELEGATION BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD TO DETERMINE CERTAIN MATTERS RELATING TO THE BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING SUCH OTHER DOCUMENTS, AGREEMENTS AND CERTIFICATES NECESSARY OR REQUIRED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS
Order #9275 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings and a second by Mr. Jon Sparks.
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Mrs. Brenda Mattox
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Yes
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Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings
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Yes
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Mr. Jon Sparks
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Yes
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Mrs. Mona Vice
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Yes
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Mrs. Sharon Wilson
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Yes
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VII.10.
Acknowledge receipt of and approval of the 2024-2025 District General and Funding Assurances for the Comprehensive District and School Improvement Plans
Order #9276 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mrs. Brenda Mattox and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.
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Mrs. Brenda Mattox
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Yes
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Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings
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Yes
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Mr. Jon Sparks
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Yes
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Mrs. Mona Vice
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Yes
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Mrs. Sharon Wilson
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Yes
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VIII.
Superintendent's Report
IX.
Enter into Executive Session as Permitted by KRS 61.810(c) to discuss potential litigation
Order #9277 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mrs. Sharon Wilson and a second by Mr. Jon Sparks.
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Mrs. Brenda Mattox
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Yes
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Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings
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Yes
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Mr. Jon Sparks
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Yes
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Mrs. Mona Vice
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Yes
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Mrs. Sharon Wilson
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Yes
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X.
Approve to exit Executive Session, and to acknowledge that no action was taken
Order #9278 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mr. Jon Sparks and a second by Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings.
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Mrs. Brenda Mattox
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Yes
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Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings
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Yes
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Mr. Jon Sparks
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Yes
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Mrs. Mona Vice
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Yes
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Mrs. Sharon Wilson
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Yes
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XI.
Other Matters that May Legally Come Before the Board
XII.
Adjourn
Order #9279 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mr. Jon Sparks and a second by Mrs. Sharon Wilson.
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Mrs. Brenda Mattox
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Yes
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Mrs. Cheryl Rawlings
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Yes
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Mr. Jon Sparks
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Yes
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Mrs. Mona Vice
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Yes
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Mrs. Sharon Wilson
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Yes
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