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

Approval to Amend Agenda

Order #36 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Amend Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.

Approval to Amend Agenda:

Remove item 17C and add 17I- Approval of a District wide canned Food Drive Fundraiser for the House of Blessings

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Superintendent, Brian Dishman along with the Board recognized the following students who were chosen to participate in the Washington Youth Tour

Haley Burchett, Hunter Daniels, Mattie Goley, Kelly Velazquez, and Chloe Williams were presented a certificate of recognition by Chairperson, Benton Sloan

Hired-

Vicky Crabtree             Sub Cook

Charity Jeffords           WCHS Dance Coach

Jessica Jones               Sub Special Needs Assistant

Lisa Meredith               Sub Bus Driver

Dylan Parmley             Special Needs Assistant

Elizabeth Vaughn         Instructional Assistant

                                  Sub Child Care Provider



Non-Renewal-

Glenda Gregory           Bus Driver

Joe Shepherd              Food Service



Leave-

Pamela Clark              FMLA - 8/25/25-6/30/26

Doris West                 FMLA – 9/15/25-10/15/25

AnaDayle Wheeler      FMLA – 8/29/25-11/21/25

Mr. Dishman shared some updates with the Board 

-The Boys Soccer Team was playing in the Regional Finals for the 2nd year in a row.

-Construction has started on the ATC Corridor Project.

Mr. Steve Thompson, Director of Pupil Personnel, reported the Wayne County Schools Averaged Adjusted Daily Attendance (AADA) was 91.90% and four (4) dropouts in the 2024-2025 school year.

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

Approval for Funding a Teacher for SOAR Classroom to Serve Students at Walker and Bell

Order #37 - Motion Passed:  Approval for Funding a Teacher for SOAR Classroom to Serve Students at Walker and Bell 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 # 52

Approval to Pay an Invoice to Deco Architects in the Amount of $828.20 for Professional Services in Relation to the ATC Project

Order #38 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay an Invoice to Deco Architects in the Amount of $828.20 for Professional Services in Relation to the ATC Project passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract File # 53

Approval of a Contract with DECO Architects for Architectural Services Related to the Softball Field Renovation Project

Order #39 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a Contract with DECO Architects for Architectural Services Related to the Softball Field Renovation Project passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

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

Approval of a BG-1 for Softball Field Renovation

Order #40 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a BG-1 for Softball Field Renovation passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract File # 55

Approval of Bids for Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project Recommended by Codell Construction Company

Order #41 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Bids for Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project Recommended by Codell Construction Company passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Steve Osborne with Codell Construction Company reviewed bid package recommendations 

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

Approval of Revised BG-1 for Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project

Order #42 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Revised BG-1 for Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

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

Approval To Adopt the afore mentioned resolution authorizing the Wayne County School District Finance Corporation to Issue Revenue Bonds

Order #43 - Motion Passed:  Approval To Adopt the afore mentioned resolution authorizing the Wayne County School District Finance Corporation to Issue Revenue Bonds passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AT MONTICELLO, KENTUCKY, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FROM THE SCHOOL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSON; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT, LEASE AND OPTION WITH THE WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION AND ANY FURTHER NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS; APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF CONTINUING DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES AND THE EXECUTION OF TAX COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES; APPROVING CERTAIN ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS' PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT; AND APPROVING THE PLAN OF FINANCING THE COST OF SAID PROJECT

Approval to Recess the Wayne County Board of Education Meeting and Call to Order the Wayne County Schools District Finance Corporation

Order #44 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Recess the Wayne County Board of Education Meeting and Call to Order the Wayne County Schools District Finance Corporation passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Approval of Officers of Wayne County Schools District Finance Corporation (President: Benton Sloan, Vice President: Tony Roberts, Secretary: Brian Dishman, Treasurer: Stefanie Neal

Order #45 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Officers of Wayne County Schools District Finance Corporation (President: Benton Sloan, Vice President: Tony Roberts, Secretary: Brian Dishman, Treasurer: Stefanie Neal passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Approval to Adopt the afore mentioned resolution authorizing the issuance of Revenue Bonds

Order #46 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Adopt the afore mentioned resolution authorizing the issuance of Revenue Bonds passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION, RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $15,085,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (SUBJECT TO A PERMITTED ADJUSTMENT OF $1.505,000) OF SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS (SCHOOL BUILDING REVENUE BONDS) IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 58.180 AND 162.120 THROUGH 162.290 AND 162.385 OF THE KENTUCKY REVISED STATUTES TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SCHOOL BUILDING PURPOSES, PROVIDING AND DETERMINING THE DUTY OF SAID CORPORATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL PROPERTY, THE CREATION OF FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID REVENUE BONDS AS AND WHEN THEY MATURE, THE CREATION OF ADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSURANCE FUNDS, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AND TAX COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE OF SUCH FOREGOING PROPERTY TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Approval to Adjourn the Wayne County Schools District Finance Corporation and Call to Order the Wayne County Board of Education

Order #47 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Adjourn the Wayne County Schools District Finance Corporation and Call to Order the Wayne County Board of Education passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Approval of Items on the Consent Agenda

Order #48 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Items on the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Approval of Facility Request for Wayne County Woman's Club/Wreaths Across America to use WCHS Pickrell Auditorium on Dec.13,2025

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files# 60

Approval of Facility Request for WCHS Gym on November 4, 2025 for Wayne County Volleyball Fundraiser (Wayne County School Celebrities vs 1st Responders Basketball Game)

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files #61

Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement for Mental Health Services and Family Support Agency Providing Services on School Property.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files #62

Approval of KETS Offer of Assistance in the Amount of $31,397 and Escrow up to Three Years

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files #63

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files #64

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files# 65

Approval of a District Wide canned Food Drive Fundraiser for the House of Blessings

Adjournment of the meeting

Order #49 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.