Order #103 - Motion Passed:  Motion to Amend the Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Benton Sloan. Also present were Interim Superintendent, Brian Dishman and John Blevins, Board Counsel. 

Chairperson, Mr. Sloan stated needed motion to amend the agenda. Need to amend Agenda Item # 8 to a revised BG-1 instead of revised BG-3 and amend Consent Agenda to add item # 20.K. for facility request.

None.

The board recognized Wayne County Schools FFA Students for their many accomplishments for this school year. On March 13, 2024, twenty-three (23) FFA members traveled to Campbellsville University for the Lake Cumberland Regional Speech Day to compete in speeches, talent, creed speaking and record keeping. Four members advanced to State Competition in June at the State FFA Convention: Allison Bell, Nate Criswell, Ainslee Dolen and Adeline Heatherly.  Many of the FFA members results were Excellent and/or Superior. The local Chapter FFA students who participated in Regional Speech Day were presented a certificate by the board for their accomplishments. 

Mr. Brian Dishman updated the board of End of Year Events coming up.

Academic Hall of Fame – May 12^th @ 5:30 PM, Auditorium

Senior Honors Night – May 12^th @ 7:00 PM, Gym

Baccalaureate – May 18^th @ 6:00 PM, Gym

Last Day for Students – May 22nd

Senior Parade – May 22^nd @ 6:00 PM

Closing Day for Staff – May 23^rd

Graduation – May 23^rd @ 6:00 PM, Gym

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 103.

Mr. Dishman has announced to the board in accordance with HB6 of the 2024 General Assembly, the School Facilities Construction Commission had been authorized to make a grant to Wayne County Public Schools in the amount of $248,925 to be used for the renovation of Secondary Area Technology Center. 

Gear Up Staff members, Jessica Thrasher, Jamie Hutchinson, Sky Cares and Steven Hughes shared an update on the Gear Up Program.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 104.

Derek Phillips, Architect with Deco Architects, Inc done a presentation to the board on the Walker Early Learning Center Project. Presentation showed end results of the design to construction for the project. Mr. Phillips stated next process would be the bid process. 

Order #104 - Motion Passed:  Approval to hire Codell Construction Company as Construction Manager for the Walker Early Learning Center Project (BG 21-328) passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Mr. Justin Alley, Buildings, Grounds & Maintenance Director of Wayne County Schools informed the board, district advertised for construction manager for the Walker Early Learning Center. Codell Construction was only company to respond with letter of interest for Construction Management Services. 

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 105.

Approval of Revised BG-3 Walker Early Learning Center Project

Order #105 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Revised BG-3 Walker Early Learning Center Project passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Mr. Justin Alley informed the board instead of revised BG-3 we need approval of a revised BG-1 on the Walker Early Learning Center Project (BG 21-328).

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 106.

Mr. Brian Dishman informed the board that Justin Alley and himself had talked to the Davis's Heirs, and they are no longer interested in selling this said property (2.4 acres corner of Hwy 90 and Worsham Lane) at stated price $135,000 for property. No action taken.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 107.

Approval of the 2025-2026 District Technology Plan

Order #106 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2025-2026 District Technology Plan passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Ms. Valerie Hutchinson, Technology Coordinator presented the board Wayne County School's District Technology Plan for the 2025-2026 school year.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 108.

Approval of an Amended 2024-2025 School Calendar

Order #107 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an Amended 2024-2025 School Calendar passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy may be found in Minute Abstract Files # 109.

Approval of Advance KY Access to Algebra Program for Wayne County Middle School Letter of Agreement

Order #108 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Advance KY Access to Algebra Program for Wayne County Middle School Letter of Agreement passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 110.

Approval of an Application to Renew the Continuation of Learning (Non-Traditional-NTI) Program for the 2025-2026 School Year

Order #109 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an Application to Renew the Continuation of Learning (Non-Traditional-NTI) Program for the 2025-2026 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 111.

Approval of the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct

Order #110 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Interim Superintendent, Brian Dishman informed board that he and Board Counsel, John Blevins had looked over and made appropriate changes to the Student Code of Conduct for the 2025-2026 school year. 

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 112.

Approval to Continue a Contract with Roberts Insurance for Student Accident Insurance for the 2025-2026 School Year

Order #111 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Continue a Contract with Roberts Insurance for Student Accident Insurance for the 2025-2026 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 113.

Approval to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision offered by the USDA'S National School Lunch Program for 2025-2026 School Year

Order #112 - Motion Passed:  Approval to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision offered by the USDA'S National School Lunch Program for 2025-2026 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 114.

Approval of the National School Lunch Program Indirect Cost Rate for 2025-2026 School Year

Order #113 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the National School Lunch Program Indirect Cost Rate for 2025-2026 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 115.

Approval to add Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Pay Scale to the Salary Schedule

Order #114 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Pay Scale to the Salary Schedule passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 116.

Approval of Credit Card for Use of Interim Superintendent

Order #115 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Credit Card for Use of Interim Superintendent passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Order #116 - Motion Passed:  Approval of items on the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 117.

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Adjournment of the meeting

Order #117 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.