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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Mr. Neal announced to the board and those in attendance, High School Boys Soccer Team won their district and also won the first game of Regionals. They are scheduled to play this evening versus Somerset at Boyle County.

Hired –

Bridgeman, Samantha     Substitute Child Care Provider @ Cardinal Kids

Coffey, Madison         Instructional Assistant @ WELC

Crabtree, Timothy       Substitute Teacher

Jones, Callie           Instructional Assistant @ Walker

McClellan, Alania       Substitute Cook/Baker

Morris, Casey           Special Needs Assistant @ WELC

Morrow, Dewey           Custodian @ Monticello Elementary

Peercy, Rachel          Substitute Cook/Baker

Stringer, Laura         Account Clerk @ Monticello Elementary

Tucker, Melissa         Assistant Cheer Coach @ WCHS

Vaughn, Jennifer        Substitute Bus Monitor

Winchester, Darren      Substitute Bus Monitor & Substitute Custodian

Reassigned-

Adams, Cheyenne         Receptionist @ Monticello from Account Clerk

Conn, Vontella          Special Needs Assistant from

Cushman, Ed             Full Time Sub Bus Driver from Regular Route Driver

Fulton, Desiree         Full Time Sub Bus Driver from Regular Route Driver

Simpson, Stuart         Special Needs Bus Driver from Regular Route Driver

Resigned-

Beckman,Kenny           Bilingual Instructional Assistant @ Bell Elementary

Chaplin, Brittney       Instructional Assistant @ WELC

Denney, Madison         Instructional Assistant @ WELC

Jones, Josh             Custodian @ Monticello Elementary

Lay, Shawnda            Secretary @ Monticello Elementary

On Leave –

Barnett, Jessica        FMLA (08/2024-12/2024)

Unpaid Leave Sept 25^th, 26^th, 30^th, Oct 3^rd, 14^th-18^th

Kramp, Jadyn            FMLA (10/21/24- for 12 weeks)

Rees, Mary              FMLA (10/14/24-12/02/24)

Vaughn, Amanda          FMLA-Intermittent (09/10/24-12/31/24)

Mr. Steve Thompson, Director of Pupil Personnel, reported the Wayne County Schools Average Adjusted Daily Attendance (AADA) was 2753.36 and three (3) dropouts in the 2023-2024 school year.

Second Reading and Approval (Options for Medical Cannabis Use) KSBA Policy 09.2242

Order #29 - Motion Passed:  Second Reading and Approval KSBA Policy 09.2242 with motion of the Board Prohibits the use of Medicinal Cannabis on School Property. passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Benton Sloan.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 49.

Second Reading and Approval of KSBA Policy 09.4341

Order #30 - Motion Passed:  Second Reading and Approval of KSBA Policy 09.4341 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 #50.

Approval of Amended 2024-2025 Salary Schedule

Order #31 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Amended 2024-2025 Salary Schedule passed with a motion by Mr. Joe Hancock and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 51.

Approval of Pay Request # 9 for the Wayne County Bell Elementary HVAC Renovation Project (BG 23-333) in the amount of $302,317.86

Order #32 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Request # 9 for the Wayne County Bell Elementary HVAC Renovation Project (BG 23-333) in the amount of $302,317.86 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 # 52.

Approval of Pay Request # 10 for the Wayne County Bell Elementary HVAC Renovation Project (BG 23-333) in the amount of $24,002.10

Order #33 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Request # 10 for the Wayne County Bell Elementary HVAC Renovation Project (BG 23-333) in the amount of $24,002.10 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 # 53.

Approval of a KETS Offer of Assistance in the Amount of $31,889 and Escrow up to Three Years

Order #34 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a KETS Offer of Assistance in the Amount of $31,889 and Escrow up to Three Years passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 54.

Order #35 - Motion Passed:  Approval of items on Consent Agenda 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 # 55.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 56.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 57.

Adjournment of the meeting

Order #36 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.