Spencer County
January 29, 2026 6:00 PM
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. STATEMENT OF BOARD MISSION One Community, One Heart, One Mission
3. WELCOME OF VISITORS TO MEETING
Rationale

If anyone wishes to address the Board Chair later in the meeting, s/he is asked to complete the blue form titled “Request to Address the Board Chair,” located on the meeting table and return this form to the Board Chair.  Also, please note that we have two brochures located at the entrance door.  One brochure is focused on Finance, while the other brochure is designed to answer questions you may have regarding the Board of Education.

4. REVIEW AND ADOPT THE AGENDA
5. RECOGNITIONS
5.A. Board of Education Appreciation Month
6. CITIZENS AND DELEGATIONS
Rationale

Members of the public may address the Board without submitting an item for the agenda.  No action will be taken during this portion of the meeting unless deemed an emergency by the Board.  KRS 160.270(2) requires a public comment of at least fifteen minutes. Board rules regarding conduct still apply during the public comment period. Each speaker is requested to limit their presentation to three (3) minutes or less. This time limit may be extended by the Board Chair.  Please note:  Speakers will not be allowed to make disparaging or critical remarks about individuals or employees of the District.  Critical comments or complaints are processed through the District complaint procedures.

7. PRESENTATIONS
7.A. Presentation of Audit 2025
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17ISusG1HaMQD1gIJS03JjpnfsxolrPZj?usp=sharing

7.B. Draft Budget
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14FDsHb9Gnqp9_6PtjKJfMLZKN9nO5e5C?usp=sharing

8. ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
8.A. Academic Spotlight: Spencer County Elementary
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1W9UAYaX9VUQP5k4NrR2ML6tthA-38pnL?usp=sharing

8.B. Superintendent's Report
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IzyGTyEw6HCNUF1Xg4e6CdBMTsjaqy9O?usp=sharing

9. ACTION WITH DISCUSSION
9.A. Approval of Board Minutes
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kkiQlwabfJZUQ2VToji8dQxwEwyBRb0X?usp=sharing

9.B. Approval of Audit Report FY25
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pJMtVf7nOFEYTYXOgE9uPnXt4L4RFgoW?usp=sharing

9.C. 2026 Spencer Co Board of Education Meeting Dates
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NlV_7O22l-OaFiGhYeUpy6s3AwhKsDQc?usp=sharing

9.D. 2026-2027 School Calendar (Second Reading)
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10KAMn2YqD2h-ddUbnzQ7coHeTUl9_YXX?usp=sharing

9.E. Construction Pay Applications (Churchill McGee) January 2026
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-baQo2no2a1X9PYB8pbRKbW_6CXrvXOb?usp=sharing

9.F. Construction Pay Applications (Alliance) January 2026
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tEZlo1CsVlCif5bh0WMpZw9pgJwZKcIT?usp=sharing

9.G. Approval of Legal Council (Board Attorney) 2026
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RHO12e7bl0d7-dREkdB7B5D1DNfqPA2k?usp=sharing

9.H. Approval of Fuel System for Bus Garage
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QCQwcYvlElFslMaHiU_pZv1jBRtVnRv1?usp=sharing

9.I. Approval of Change Orders
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t1ENlXZYDFlM0Z0JUKFW6784iORBBaSV?usp=sharing

9.J. Approval of Change Orders (Alliance)
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18NQxQYSGDXkjBJ47k5yNWLYAq-DzAEVZ?usp=sharing

9.K. Approval BG-1's
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xDElpk1Nn_QHYQmyL5qOm1e_q8UgMYRT?usp=sharing

9.L. Approval to Purchase District Server Backup
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kSakJALo5Ka5V5S4cPWNJ-MM5JbQGCH7?usp=sharing

10. ACTION BY CONSENT
10.A. Orders of the Treasurer Reports
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oehEWhDvb3CgQrp64V65y_5K9mIe_9qH?usp=sharing

10.B. School Financial Reports
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mgXEkeFKVzuBr4NPBpUSLCA3UqFwOnx5?usp=sharing

10.C. District Financial Report
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Tzr4swXkKkpAodDQLf3XhLHDL8ajLQmm?usp=sharing

10.D. Invoices for Approval
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Mk8v3ZyAObScQkh3vmBy575Qax-sXm73?usp=sharing

10.E. Field Trips
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cdCUlqWAMOtO1W21Z19qvTAO8aVC6CiY?usp=sharing

10.F. Fundraiser Approvals
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18fox75GIzYjgjs744rmVk6u7vuQtJNZd?usp=sharing

10.G. Approval of Fees
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12M5HFPMe5vXgbOrteBNnchlbzHwu0le7?usp=sharing

10.H. Surplus Items
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/116aWBqR2PBkKLp9SzKietYGIcaSqFwkt?usp=sharing

10.I. Grants
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WBrqx00Zs5Vv9rLe5h2bI7VHVucYtzom?usp=sharing

10.J. Maternity Leave Requests
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12829IUyHZPg0A2B-RHgBi9x7xOt5snIR?usp=sharing

10.K. Medical Leave Request
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qmoG7hhbK2PucShnDG76L-rmk7xkaRZO?usp=sharing

11. COMMUNICATIONS
11.A. Board Members
11.B. SCEA Update
11.C. Written Communications
11.C.a. Attendance Report
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FjpiXh7eOQXA3_tFzMri-eLY6Dpcblyp?usp=sharing

11.C.b. Bus Maintenance Report
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OsBCwWYfDDPR1yDjyLcC6RhflnGBoO-M?usp=sharing

11.C.c. Building Inspections
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FXG_D9Ys6qwamlCDejCsOiS3B_zo5jND?usp=sharing

11.C.d. SBDM Minutes
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1q5Fbm9tPfiNad1uRXbd9Ni_fkuzEdSvm?usp=sharing

11.C.e. Health Office Report
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kvAcQ3MZV-MfkC3gK-q5cMxOfE1abksn?usp=sharing

11.C.f. Acknowledge Monthly Report and District Employees, Termination, Resignations, and Retirements
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1c4-TX18Ebb89AuZarj9H0TJMVIqrf32g?usp=sharing

11.C.g. Open Records
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kc32g0oQIhWJAHQGswFz8szw-i3QYnl7/view?usp=sharing

11.C.h. Draft Budget
Rationale

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Smbj4cOLKAFLqvT20tS-RMuBryMqYUBA?usp=sharing

12. DIALOGUE AND FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS
13. MOTION TO MAKE AGENDA PART OF THE OFFICIAL BOARD MINUTES
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION KRS.61.810, Section 1, subsection (k); meetings which federal or state law specifically require to be conducted in privacy. Spencer County Board of Education, in accordance with KRS 156.557, Section 4; subsection (d) will be having preliminary discussions relating to the evaluation of the Superintendent by the Board or between the Board and Superintendent prior to the summative evaluation; KRS.61.810, Section 1, subsection (b), Considering discussions of specific criteria as a result of site visits by the BOE could potentially affect the value of considered property, a motion to go into Executive Session per KRS.61.810(b) deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency is in order.
15. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
16. ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
17. ADJOURN BOARD MEETING