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

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Mr. Dishman gave an update on the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project.

Approval of an Amended 2026-2027 School Calendar

Order #11 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an Amended 2026-2027 School Calendar 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 # 18

Approval to propose Tax Rates for the 2026-2027 School Year: keeping Real Estate Tax Rate at 42.5; keeping Personal Property Tax Rate at 48.6; keeping motor vehicle and watercraft property tax rate at 52.8

Order #12 - Motion Passed:  Approval to propose Tax Rates for the 2026-2027 School Year: keeping Real Estate Tax Rate at 42.5; keeping Personal Property Tax Rate at 48.6; keeping motor vehicle and watercraft property tax rate at 52.8 passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

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

Jeremy Massengale gave a Data Security update to the Board.

Approval to Hire DECO Architects as Architect/Engineer for the Wayne County High School Gym and Football Facilities ADA Renovation

Order #13 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Hire DECO Architects as Architect/Engineer for the Wayne County High School Gym and Football Facilities ADA Renovation 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 # 20

Approval to Hire Codell Construction as Construction Manager for the Wayne County High School Gym and Football Facilities ADA Renovation

Order #14 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Hire Codell Construction as Construction Manager for the Wayne County High School Gym and Football Facilities ADA Renovation 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 # 21

Approval to Hire DECO Architects as Architect/Engineer for the Bell Elementary Office/Restroom Renovation

Order #15 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Hire DECO Architects as Architect/Engineer for the Bell Elementary Office/Restroom Renovation 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 # 22

Approval of Pay Request # 6 for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project (BG 21-328) in the Amount of $1,236,653.02

Order #16 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Request # 6 for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project (BG 21-328) in the Amount of $1,236,653.02 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 # 23

Approval to Pay an Invoice to Facility Commissioning Group, Inc. in the Amount of $3,387.00 for Professional Services in Relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Project (BG 21-328)

Order #17 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay an Invoice to Facility Commissioning Group, Inc. in the Amount of $3,387.00 for Professional Services in Relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Project (BG 21-328) passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

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

Approval to Pay an Invoice to DECO Architects, Inc. in the Amount of $9,232.44 for Professional Services in Relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328

Order #18 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay an Invoice to DECO Architects, Inc. in the Amount of $9,232.44 for Professional Services in Relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328 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 # 25

Approval to Raise the Threshold to $5,000.00 for Monetary Donations to be Deposited in School Activity Accounts

Order #19 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Raise the Threshold to $5,000.00 for Monetary Donations to be Deposited in School Activity Accounts passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Order #20 - Motion Passed:   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 # 26

Approval of Wayne County Schools Special Education Procedures Update 2026

Order #21 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Wayne County Schools Special Education Procedures Update 2026 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 # 27

Approval of Emergency Certification for a Monticello Elementary School Teacher

Order #22 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Emergency Certification for a Monticello Elementary School Teacher passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Approval to Continue a Contract with Smart Systems for Sanitation Services and Cleaning Supplies for Child Nutrition Department for the 2026-2027 School Year

Order #23 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Continue a Contract with Smart Systems for Sanitation Services and Cleaning Supplies for Child Nutrition Department for the 2026-2027 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 # 28

Order #24 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Approval to Continue Membership with Kentucky School Board Association (KSBA) for the 2026-2027 School Year

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 29

Approval of Contract with Angela Broyles for Special Education Evaluations

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 30

Approval of Contracts with Lori Meece and Laura Pope for Physical Therapy Services

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 31

Approval of School Activity Funds Fundraisers for Monticello Elementary School for the 2026-2027 School Year

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 32

Review Student Handbooks from Each School

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 33

Approval of an Early Kindergarten Entrance Request for a Student

Approval of District Activity Funds to Carry Unexpected Budget Amounts Forward into the New Fiscal Year in Fund 21

Approval of Each School Accepting Responsibility for Donations to the Schools with a List of Donations to be submitted to the Board at the End of the Year Using the Donation Acceptance Form (F-SA-18)

Approval of a Facility Request for the Wayne County High School Gym on October 9, 2026, for a Fishing Pre-Tournament Meeting

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 34

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 35

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 36

Approval to Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c) Discussions of Proposed or Pending Litigation Against or on Behalf of the
Public Agency

Order #25 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c) Discussions of Proposed or Pending Litigation Against or on Behalf of the Public Agency passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Approval to Return to Open Session

Order #26 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Return to Open Session passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

No Action was taken during Executive Session

Adjournment of the meeting

Order #27 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.