Crittenden County
December 16, 2025 6:00 PM CT (7:00 ET)
Special Board Meeting
I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS
Rationale

Crittenden County School District Mission Statement
"Committed to Cultivating Success"

I.A. Call to Order
Chair
I.A.1. Welcome
Chair
I.A.2. Pledge of Allegiance
I.B. Consider Approval to Appoint the Pro Tem Chair for the December 16, 2025 Board Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #7713 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to appoint the Pro Tem Chair for the December 16, 2025 board meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

I.C. Consider Approval of December 16, 2025 Agenda
Rationale

A Board member if so desired may pull an consent item. It does not take a motion or a majority vote. The time to do this is prior to the approval of the agenda.

Actions Taken

Order #7714 - Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the Agenda for the December 6, 2025 Crittenden County Board of Education Meeting with any changes voiced including the addendum and lifting of items from the consent section for discussion passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

II. PRESENTATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
Chair
II.A. Heart of Rocket Recognition
II.B. State Test Results Presentation - Sarah Riley
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (NO BOARD ACTION)
Chair
III.A. Director/School
III.A.1. SBDM Meeting Minutes
Rationale

CCMS SBDM - November 19, 2025

CCHS SBDM - November 20, 2025

III.A.2. Enrollment Report
III.A.3. Monthly Food Service Report
III.A.4. Technology Report
III.B. Remarks by Citizens
Rationale

Crittenden County Board of Education Policy 01.45 states,

"District employees and
members of the public may address the Board during the period set aside by the Board without submitting an item for the agenda. No action shall be taken during this portion of the meeting on issues raised by employees or the public unless deemed an emergency by the Board..."

Please note: Speakers are asked to step up to podium, state name, and be recognized by the Chairman. Speakers will not be allowed to make any disparaging or critical remarks about individuals or employees of the District. Critical comments or complaints are processed through the District's complaint procedures, which afford the individual to whom comments or complaints are directed, the opportunity for response and due process. Time limits will be set by chair if necessary to expedite the meeting.

III.C. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent
III.C.1. Notice to Board on Personnel
Superintendent
III.C.1.a. Employment - Certified
Superintendent
Rationale

Bristen Samuels, Substitute Teacher, effective October 14, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year

Breann Duncan, Substitute Teacher, effective November 11, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year

Josey Howard, Substitute Teacher, effective December 10, 2025

III.C.1.b. Employment - Classified
Superintendent
Rationale

Breann Duncan, Substitute Instructional Assistant/Secretary/Food Service, effective November 11, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year

Paulino Impastato, Substitute Instructional Assistant, effective November 11, 2025

Darah Burton, District Health Services Assistant, effective December 9, 2025

III.C.1.c. Resignations
Superintendent
Rationale

Kristy Haire, CCMS/CCHS Cook, effective November 17, 2025

Madison Champion Carter, Athletic Director, effective June 30, 2026

Cynthia Ivy, Custodian, effective December 19, 2025

III.C.1.d. Extra Duties
Rationale

Home Hospital

Kendra Hilbert            Mollie Tabor               Kaitlyn Berry

                                               

ESS Tutors

Dennise Beck              Allison Evans             Summer Wheeler 

Madison Boling            Victoria Orten            Stephanie Hargrove

Bailey S. Guess           Victoria Shewcraft      Magan Cruce                                                             

Ann Moore                  Heather Bloodworth     Denise Guess

Jennifer Beverly          Kayla Travis                 Andrea Markham

III.C.1.e. Transfers
Rationale

Melissa Conner from CCMS/CCHS Food Service Account Clerk to CCMS/CCHS Food Service Manager, effective November 17, 2025

Marie Young from CCMS/CCHS Cook to CCMS/CCHS Food Service Account Clerk, effective December 2025

III.C.2. KSBA Annual Conference - February 19-22, 2026 in Louisville
III.C.3. Future Board Meeting Dates
III.C.4. Marion Recycling - $39.60 (scrap metal)
III.C.5. KYTC Maintenance Garage Parcel I & II Acquisition Complete
III.C.6. Superintendent's News
Rationale

* Next working session - January 8, 2026

IV. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS
IV.A. Consider Approval to Spread the Superintendent's Report on the Record
Actions Taken

Order #7715 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to spread the Superintendent's Report on the record passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

IV.B. Consider Approval of the November 13, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
Actions Taken

Order #7716 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the November 13, 2025 Board Meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

V. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Rationale

Notice: All matters listed under consent are considered by the Board to be routine or sufficiently supported by prior or accompanying reference materials and information as to not require additional discussion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes on the motion unless members of the Board request specific items to be discussed, added to, or deleted from the consent for separate action.

Actions Taken

Order #7717 - Motion Passed:  Motion to approve and/or ratify consent items passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

V.A. Operations Items
V.A.1. Monthly Financial Report
V.A.2. Regular Bills and Salaries
V.A.3. Fundraisers
Rationale

CCHS HOSA

Field trip fee (state leadership) – December 1-8, 2025

Front Porch fundraiser – February 2, 2026

Self Defense Class – February 2026 to March 20, 2026

Field Trip (state leadership) - March 18-21, 2026

 

CCHS Volleyball

Dessert Auction – January 15, 2026

 

CCHS Backboard Club

Game concessions – January 2, 2026

 

CCHS Project Graduation 2026

Grizzly soap sales – December 8-12, 2025 (pre-approved)

Silent Auction – December 16, 2025

Ride-a-thon – January 16, 2026

 

CCHS Art Club

Christmas ornaments, cards, garland – December 13, 2025

 

CCMS Speech Team

Carryout groceries – January 3 & January 10, 2026

Student contributions for regionals – February 1-7, 2026

Calendar donations – January 1-31, 2026

 

CCHS FFA

Vendor fair – February to April 2026

Nothing Bundt cakes – January 2026

Farm show transportation – January to February 2026

Valentine’s Day dance – February 2026

FFA Ornaments by students – December 2025

 

CCHS AG

Shop projects – January to June 2026

 

CCHS

Transportation cost to Romeo & Juliet – February to March 2026

 

CCHS DECA
Regional fees – December 17 to January 30, 2026

 

CCHS Educators Rising

Hat days – 2 days in January 2026

 

CCHS Pep Club

Dues – January 6-9, 2026

 

V.A.4. Overnight Trip Request - CCHS Biomedical
Rationale

Overnight Trip Request – CCHS Biomedical to Lexington, KY on December 9-10, 2025 to tour UK Sports Med Complex and tour UK campus

V.A.5. Overnight Trip Request - CCHS HOSA
Rationale

Overnight Trip Request – CCHS HOSA on December 19-20, 2025 for a lock-in at Marion Baptist Church

V.A.6. Overnight Trip Request - CCHS FFA
Rationale

Overnight Trip Request – CCHS FFA on January 9-10, 2026 for a lock-in at the school

V.A.7. Overnight Trip Request - CCHS FFA
Rationale

Overnight Trip Request – CCHS FFA on January 23-24, 2026 for a lock-in at the school

V.A.8. Overnight Trip Request - Educators Rising
Rationale

Overnight Trip Request – Educators Rising to Louisville, KY on March 4-5, 2026 for state

V.A.9. Overnight Trip Request - CCHS HOSA
Rationale

Overnight Trip Request – CCHS HOSA to Louisville, KY on March 18-21, 2026 for HOSA State Leadership Conference

VI. APPROVAL OF BOARD ACTION ITEMS
VI.A. Consider Approval of the Calendar Committee for the 2026-2027 School Year
Rationale

Principal 1 – Laurie Holcomb

Principal 2 (optional)– Josh Cook

Principal 3 (optional)– Ashley Frederick

District Administrator – Diana Lusby

District Administrator – Tiffany Blazina

BOE Member – Ryan McDaniel

CCES Parent – Jenny Croft

CCMS Parent – Jessica Moss

CCHS Parent – Jennifer Hardesty

CCES Teacher – Summer Wheeler

CCMS Teacher – Sabrina Stokes

CCHS Teacher – Gaige Courtney

District Classified- Bridgette Porter

CCES Classified Employee – Rheanda DeBoe

CCMS Classified Employee – Heidi Hicks

CCHS Classified Employee – Staci Blackburn

Community Member – Grant Rogers

Community Member – Charlie Day

Actions Taken

Order #7718 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Calendar Committee for the 2026-2027 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

VI.B. Consider Approval of the Stipend for the COPS and RUS DLT Grant Administrator
Actions Taken

Order #7719 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the stipend for Crystal Wesmoland for serving as a COPS and RUS DLT Grant Administrator annually during the life of the grant renewal passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

VI.C. Consider Approval of Amending the FY26 Classified Salary Schedule
Actions Taken

Order #7720 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of amending the FY26 Classified Salary Schedule (adding Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

VI.D. Consider Approval of the District Advanced Coursework and Accelerated Learning Plan
Actions Taken

Order #7721 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the district advanced coursework and accelerated learning plan passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

VI.E. Consider Approval of Changing 1 CCES Special Education Instructional Assistant from 7.0 to 7.5 Hours Per Day
Actions Taken

Order #7722 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of changing 1 CCES Special Education Instructional Assistant from 7.0 to 7.5 hours per day passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

VI.F. Consider Approval of Hiring District Behavior Consultant
Actions Taken

Order #7723 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of hiring Julie Millikan as a District Behavior Consultant for 1 day a week at daily wage threshold for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

VI.G. Consider Approval of the Shortened School Day and Shortened School Week for Students
Actions Taken

Order #7724 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of a shortened school day for Student ID # 2120973097 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and a shortened week for Student ID # 2120856535 Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

VI.H. Consider Approval of the Educational Service Partnership Agreement between Educators' Professional Implementation Center (EPIC)
Actions Taken

Order #7725 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Educational Service Partnership Agreement between Educators’ Professional Implementation Center (EPIC) from November 25, 2025 to December 1, 2026 passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

VI.I. Consider Approval of the Application for Payment # 24 to MP Lawson Construction for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project
Actions Taken

Order #7726 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Application for Payment # 24 to MP Lawson Construction in the amount of $501,664.26 for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project (balance $51,274.98) passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

VI.J. Consider Approval for the Application for Vendor Payment # 23 for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project
Rationale

  • Meuth Construction Supply                        $56.00
  • Midwest Block                                      $7,572.05
  • Midwest Block                                         $150.00
  • Rexel                                                   $1,867.55

                                                                    $9.345.60

Actions Taken

Order #7727 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Application for Vendor Payments of $9,345.60 for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

VI.K. Consider Approval of the Change Orders for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project
Rationale

20240614/02 – Hydronic & Steam     $18,157.00 to $18,156.00          -1.00

20240605/01 – Hannan Supply          $69,176.00 to $69,174.78          -1.22

20240612/01 – Winnsupply               $43,888.00 to $43,885.95          -2.05

20240614/02 – Hydronic & Steam    $18,157.00 to $18,156.00           -1.00

20240617/01 – Johns Manville          $55,000.00 to $54,905.76         -94.24

20240618/01 – Midwest Block         $150,000.00 to $149,882.85      -117.15

20240624/01 – CR Barger & Sons     $34,332.00 to $33,610.00         -722.00

                                                                                                     -938.66

Actions Taken

Order #7728 - Motion Passed:  Consider Approval of the Change Orders for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

VI.L. Consider Approval of Application for Payment # 11 to Ascendant Facility Partners in the amount of $23,747.17 for the GESC Project
Actions Taken

Order #7729 - Motion Passed:  Consider Approval of Application for Payment # to Ascendant Facility Partners in the amount of $23,747.17 for the GESC Project passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

VI.M. Consider Approval of Payment to Preferred Construction Service for Roofing Projects
Actions Taken

Order #7730 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of payment to Preferred Construction Service in the amount of $248,116.00 for roofing projects passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

VII. ADJOURN
VII.A. Consider Approval to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #7731 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.