Meeting was called to order by Superintendent, Don Neal. 

Order #46 - Motion Passed:  It was moved by Mr. Tony Roberts, second by Mr. Richard Ramsey, that Mr. Benton Sloan to serve as Chairperson for the Wayne County Board of Education passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

It was moved by

Order #47 - Motion to Amend Passed:  It was moved by Richard Ramsey, second by Mr. Benton Sloan to elect Mr. Tony Roberts as Vice-Chairperson for the Wayne County Board of Education. passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Benton Sloan.

It was moved by

Order #48 - Motion Passed:  It was moved by Richard Ramsey and second by Benton Sloan that the Board keep regular meeting time as the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Wayne County Board of Education Building. passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Benton Sloan.

It was moved by

Order #49 - Motion Passed:  Approval to hire Mr. John Blevins as Wayne County Board of Education Board Attorney passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Benton Sloan.

Chairperson, Mr. Benton Sloan thanked Mr. Gordon Germain for his years of service as Wayne County Board of Education Attorney.

Chairperson, Mr. Benton Sloan addressed he didn't feel like the Superintendent's Evaluation reflected all board members evaluation.

Mr. Neal's Summative Evaluation was an overall positive. Board approval is documented in the August 15, 2024 board minutes.

Board Member, Mr. Tony Robert's asked if the evaluations of each board member for superintendent were on record. He was informed yes, they are in the Minute Abstract Files. 

Ms. Stefanie Neal, Finance Officer informed the board the physical copies of the Audit will be given to them and Auditor would cover at our next Regular Board Meeting, January 16, 2025.

Ms. Stefanie Neal, Finance Officer reported to the board that as of the last board meeting held in December, the general fund has a little over 16 million left in the budget for the remaining of the school year.  Was also asked if our contingency was in good standing, and she responded that yes, we have our contingency met, and it is okay.

Facility Director Justin Alley presented the board with a brief outline of the Walker Early Learning Center project.  He gave the board next steps for the renovation.  Putting out Construction Documents for bid is the next step in renovation.  Mr. Sloan asked if DECO Architects and Alliance Group are still under contract for the project since some time has passed since the last step.  Mr. Alley was not sure and would need to consult the prior contracts to examine if they are still in effect.  Board Attorney Mr. Blevins said he would review the contracts.  Mr. Alley then presented the board with the current District Facility Plan (DFP).

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 69.

Approval of Board Members Being Issued Chrome Books

Order #50 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Board Members Being Issued Chrome Books passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Ms. Valerie Hutchinson, Technology Coordinator explained to the board issuance procedure of chrome books to the board members.

Approval of Wayne County School's Board Members Establishment of Professional Email Addresses Attached to the School System's Network

Order #51 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Wayne County School's Board Members Establishment of Professional Email Addresses Attached to the School System's Network passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Ms. Valerie Hutchinson, Technology Coordinator explained procedure for setting up Wayne County School District e-mail accounts for each of them.

Approval of Admonishment of the Superintendent and Require Superintendent to Invite Students at Least Once each Month when School is in Session for a Student Presentation, Performance, or other Demonstration of Student Learning at the Board Meetings, Pursuant to Board Policy 01.45

Order #52 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Admonishment of the Superintendent and Require Superintendent to Invite Students at Least Once each Month when School is in Session for a Student Presentation, Performance, or other Demonstration of Student Learning at the Board Meetings, Pursuant to Board Policy 01.45 passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Chairperson, Mr. Benton Sloan addressed the Superintendent regarding Student Presentation, Performance or other Demonstration of student Learning at Board Meetings. 

Superintendent, Mr. Don Neal agreed to following Board Policy 01.45.

A copy may be found in Minute Abstract Files # 71.

Approval to Excuse the Superintendent's Attendance for the Remainder of the Meeting and Executive Session Pursuant to KRS 160.370

Order #53 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Excuse the Superintendent's Attendance for the Remainder of the Meeting and Executive Session Pursuant to KRS 160.370 passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Approval to Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Board Policy 02.14, KRS 61.810 (1) (k) and KRS 156.557 (6) (c) for Preliminary Discussion Relating to Evaluation of the Superintendent

Order #54 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Board Policy 02.14, KRS 61.810 (1) (k) and KRS 156.557 (6) (c) for Preliminary Discussion Relating to Evaluation of the Superintendent passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Approval to Return from Executive Session Pursuant to KRS 61.810

Order #55 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Return from Executive Session Pursuant to KRS 61.810 passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

After Return from Executive Session, Chairperson stated "No Action Taken".

Approval to adjourn

Order #56 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.