The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Larry Muse. Also present were Don Neal, Superintendent and Gordon Germain, Board Counsel.

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Superintendent, Don Neal shared with the board that the Wayne County Boys Soccer Team was victorious in 3 games in the Bluegrass State Games on July 20th and 21st at Masterson Station Park in Lexington KY.

Mr. Neal also informed the board that the Wayne County School District recognized each of the Go Card Award winners for this school year. We are Cardinal proud of each of the recipients. Their hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed. 

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Approval to accept the compensating tax rate for the 2024-2025 school year (Keeping Personal Property Tax Rate as previous year at 48.6; lowering Real Estate Tax Rate to 44.0; keeping motor vehicle and watercraft property tax rates same as previous years at 52.8)

Order #8 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept the compensating tax rate for the 2024-2025 school year (Keeping Personal Property Tax Rate as previous year at 48.6; lowering Real Estate Tax Rate to 44.0; keeping motor vehicle and watercraft property tax rates same as previous years at 52.8) passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 16

Approval of Third Amendment of 2024-2025 Salary Schedule

Order #9 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Third Amendment of 2024-2025 Salary Schedule passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 17

Approval of Pay Request # 7 for the Wayne County Bell Elementary HVAC Renovation Project (BG 23-333) in the amount of $ 439,535.79

Order #10 - Motion Passed:  Approval of revised Pay Request # 7 for the Wayne County Bell Elementary HVAC Renovation Project (BG 23-333) in the amount of $ 429,851.79 passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.

Due to an error found in invoicing from Codell Construction, revision was made for approval to pay $429, 851.79 the corrected amount, original invoice amount was for $ 439,535.79 with a decrease of $ $9,684.00.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 18

Approval to Pay Invoice # 3 to Barry Cooper, Inc in the amount of $ 3,015.00 for Professional Services related to the Wayne County Schools Bell Elementary HVAC Renovation Project (BG 23-333)

Order #11 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay Invoice # 3 to Barry Cooper, Inc in the amount of $ 3,015.00 for Professional Services related to the Wayne County Schools Bell Elementary HVAC Renovation Project (BG 23-333) passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 19

Approval to Pay an Invoice to Tremco CPG Inc in the amount of $ 1,753.12 in relation to Wayne County Bell Elementary Roof Replacement Project (BG 23-496)

Order #12 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay an Invoice to Tremco CPG Inc in the amount of $ 1,753.12 in relation to Wayne County Bell Elementary Roof Replacement Project (BG 23-496) passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 20

Approval of Emergency Certification for a 6th Grade Math Teacher

Order #13 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Emergency Certification for a 6th Grade Math Teacher passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 21

Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Education and Labor Cabinet for a Community Work Transition Program

Order #14 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Education and Labor Cabinet for a Community Work Transition Program passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 22

Approval of Summative Evaluation of the Superintendent

Order #15 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Summative Evaluation of the Superintendent passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Chairman of the Board, Mr. Larry Muse presented the board with a letter regarding review of Superintendent Don Neal's summative evaluation:

08/13/2024

Dear Mr. Don Neal,

On behalf of the school board, I am pleased to inform you that we have completed your first-year evaluation as Superintendent of Wayne County School District and are delighted to approve your first-year superintendency on June 20th, 2024 based on the successful completion of your capstone project and your superintendent evaluation.

Throughout this past year, your leadership has been instrumental in navigating our district through various challenges and opportunities. Your dedication to improving the quality of education, fostering a supportive environment for students and staff, and your strategic vision have not gone unnoticed. The board has been particularly impressed with your ability to engage with the community, implement innovative educational programs, and enhance operational efficiencies within the district.

We are confident in your capabilities and look forward to continued collaboration to achieve our shared goals. Thank you for your hard work, commitment, and the positive impact you have made during your first year. We are excited to see the further advancements and successes under your leadership.

Sincerely,

Larry Muse

Board Chair

Wayne County School District

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 23

Order #16 - Motion Passed:  Approval of items on the consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 24

Approval of the District Funding Assurances for Kentucky Department of Education

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Adjournment of the meeting

Order #17 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.