Crittenden County
January 27, 2026 5:30 PM CT (6:30 ET)
Regular Meeting
I. WELCOME
Rationale

Crittenden County School District Mission Statement
"To empower every student to become a productive, lifelong learner who contributes to the community in meaningful and positive ways."


I.A. Call to Order
Chair
I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
II.A. Appoint Board Chairperson for the 2026 Year
Actions Taken

Order #7740 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to appoint Chris Cook as the Board Chairperson for the 2026 year passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

II.B. Appoint Board Vice-Chairperson for the 2026 Year
Actions Taken

Order #7741 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to appoint Ryan McDaniel as the Board Vice-Chairperson for the 2026 year passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

II.C. Consider Approval to Appoint Diane Winters as Crittenden County Board of Education Treasurer for the 2026 Year
Actions Taken

Order #7742 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to appoint Diane Winters as Crittenden County Board of Education Treasurer for the 2026 year passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

II.D. Consider Approval to Appoint Tonya Driver as Crittenden County Board of Education Secretary for the 2026 Year
Actions Taken

Order #7743 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to appoint Tonya Driver as Crittenden County Board of Education Secretary for the 2026 year passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

II.E. Consider Approval to Appoint Roy Massey IV as Crittenden County Board of Education Attorney for the 2026 Year
Actions Taken

Order #7744 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to appoint Roy Massey IV as the Crittenden Board of Education Attorney for the 2026 year passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

III. PROCEDURAL MATTERS
III.A. Consider Approval of January 27, 2026 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 #7745 - Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the Agenda for the January 27, 2026 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. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

IV. PRESENTATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
Chair
Rationale

Due to the weather, the presentations and recognitions will be at the February board meeting. 

V. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (NO BOARD ACTION)
Chair
V.A. Director/School
V.A.1. SBDM Meeting Minutes
Rationale

 * CCES SBDM Minutes - November 20, 2025

 * CCMS SBDM Minutes - December 17, 2025

 * CCHS SBDM Minutes - January 15, 2026

V.A.2. Monthly Food Service Report
V.A.3. Technology Report
V.A.4. Attendance Report
V.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.

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

Madison Nalley, District Part-time Speech Language Pathologist, effective December 15, 2025

Elizabeth Cotton, Substitute Teacher, effective January 6, 2026

Julie Millikan, District Behavior Consultant, effective December 17, 2025

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

Stephanie Pezzullo, CCMS/CCHS Cook/Baker, effective January 9, 2026

Elizabeth Cotton, Substitute Instructional Assistant, effective January 15, 2026

Cynthia Ivy, Substitute Custodian, effective December 17, 2025

Aly Wright, Substitute Custodian, effective December 30, 2025

Joey Myers, Substitute Custodian, effective December 29, 2025

Mary Greenwell, CCMS/CCHS Cook/Baker, effective November 26, 2025

V.C.1.c. Resignations
Superintendent
Rationale

Kristen Hackney, Bus Monitor, effective December 17, 2025

Caleb Wright, CCMS/CCHS Custodian, effective January 19, 2026

Madison Boling, CCES 3rd Grade Teacher, effective January 2, 2026

V.C.1.d. Extra Duties
Rationale

Austin Berry, Athletic Director for the 2026-2027 school year

Summer Wheeler, CCES Student Council Sponsor, effective January 7, 2026

Pat Hazzard, CCHS After School Detention Supervisor, effective January 7, 2026

Heather Bloodworth, CCHS Head Soccer Coach for the 2026-2027 school year

V.C.2. KSBA Annual Conference - February 19-22, 2026
V.C.3. LG&E KU Energy Efficiency Program - $8,407.95 check
V.C.4. KY Tech - Caldwell County ATC Enrollment for 2025-2026
V.C.5. Monday Memo's
V.C.6. Superintendent's News
Rationale

* May 27th – Baccalaureate at 6:00 PM

* May 28th – Class Night at 6:00 PM

* May 29th – Graduation at 6:00 PM

 

* Final Certificate of Occupancy CCMS Addition

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

Order #7746 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to spread the Superintendent's Report on the record passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.B. Consider Approval of the December 16, 2025 and January 8, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
Actions Taken

Order #7747 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the December 16, 2025 and January 8, 2026 Board Meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

VII. 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 #7748 - Motion Passed:  Motion to approve and/or ratify consent items passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

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

                                                 CCHS FCCLA

                                                Bake sale – Feb. 10-13, 2026

                                                Valentine Singing Grams – Feb. 2-10, 2026

                                                State Leadership Conference – Feb. 1-28, 2026

 

                                                CCHS DECA

                                                World’s Finest Chocolate – Jan. 15, 2026 to May 15, 2026

                                               

                                                CCHS Beta

                                                State Convention trip expenses – Jan. 28 to Feb. 1, 2026

                                                Member dues – Jan. 27 to Feb. 15, 2026

 

                                                CCHS Senior Trip

                                                Donations/Sponsors – Feb. 1 to May 2026

                                                Game Day rebate – Feb. 16, 2026

                                                Dessert Auction – March weekend TBD

 

                                                Diamond Club

                                                Baseballism clothing sales – Feb. 1-28, 2026

 

                                                CCES PTO

                                                Little Caesars Pizza sales – Feb. 23 to March 20

 

                                                Goalie Club

                                                Front Porch Waitressing – February 10, 2026

                                                Egg My Yard – April 3-4, 2026

                                                Youth soccer camp – June 2-4, 2026

                                                Online dessert auction – September 6, 2026

                                                Letter from Santa – November 1, 2026

 

                                                CCHS FFA

                                                Valentine’s Day Dance – Feb. 11-20, 2026

                                                Crush invitations to dance – Feb. 2-20, 2026

                                                 T-shirts/sweatshirts – Jan. 29 to Feb. 27

                                                Hat Day – Feb. 17-20, 2026

                                                State convention – April to June 2026

                                                Camp registration fee/travel – April to May 2026

                                                Sourdough class – TBD

                                                Mother’s Day Paint and Plant – May 2026

 

                                                CCHS JAG

                                                Hershey’s candy bar sales – Feb 2-27, 2026

 

                                                CCMS JAG

                                                Hershey’s candy bar sales – Feb. 2 to March 6, 2026

 

                                                CCHS Speech

                                                Carryout groceries at Food Giant - Feb. 21 & Feb. 28

                                                Student contributions – Feb. 1-7, 2026

                                                Calendar donations – Jan. 1-31, 2026

                                                Carryout groceries at Food Giant – Jan. 3 & Jan. 10

 

                                                CCHS Student Council

                                                Powder puff t-shirts – January 6-7, 2026

                                                Dance tickets – Jan. 15-17, 2026

                                                Powderpuff volleyball tickets – January 15, 2026

 

                                                CCHS NAHS (Art Club)

                                                Membership fees – Feb. 6 to March 6, 2026

 

                                                CCHS HOSA

                                                Mint gum sales – Feb. to April 2026

VII.A.4. Overnight/Out-of-State Trip Requests
Rationale

* CCHS Beta Club to State Convention to Lexington, KY on March 4-6, 2026

* FCCLA to State Leadership Conference to Louisville, KY on March 24-27, 2026

* CCHS Softball for softball tournament to Clarksville, TN on March 26-28, 2026

* CCHS Softball for softball tournament to Owensboro, KY on April 24-25, 2026

* JAG for state competition to Lexington, KY on Feb. 23-25, 2026

VII.A.5. FMLA/Sick Leave of Absence
Rationale

* Kennedy Ford, CCES Kindergarten Assistant from February 8, 2026 to May 3, 2026

* Jennifer Gibson, Special Education Teacher from January 5, 2026 to January 20, 2026

                       

VIII. APPROVAL OF BOARD ACTION ITEMS
VIII.A. Consider Approval of the Board Working Sessions and Board Meeting Dates for 2026 and January 2027
Rationale

BOARD WORKING SESSIONS

 

February 5, 2026                                 5:30 PM                                  Rocket Arena

March 5, 2026                                     5:30 PM                                  Rocket Arena

July 14, 2026                                      5:30 PM                                  Rocket Arena

August 6, 2026                                    5:30 PM                                  Rocket Arena

September 8, 2026                             5:30 PM                                  Rocket Arena

November 5, 2026                              5:30 PM                                  Rocket Arena

January 7, 2027                                   5:30 PM                                  Rocket Arena

 

BOARD MEETING DATES

February 26, 2026                               5:30 PM                                  Rocket Arena

March 24, 2026                                   5:30 PM                                  Rocket Arena

April 16, 2026                                     5:30 PM                                  Rocket Arena

May 14, 2026                                      5:30 PM                                  Rocket Arena

June 16, 2026                                      5:30 PM                                  Rocket Arena

July 23, 2026                                      5:30 PM                                  Rocket Arena

August 13, 2026                                  5:30 PM                                  Rocket Arena

September 22, 2026                            5:30 PM                                  Rocket Arena

October 15, 2026                                5:30 PM                                  Rocket Arena

November 12, 2026                            5:30 PM                                  Rocket Arena

December 10, 2026                             5:30 PM                                  Rocket Arena

January 21, 2027                                 5:30 PM                                  Rocket Arena

Actions Taken

Order #7749 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Board Working Sessions and Board Meeting Dates for 2026 and January 2027 passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

VIII.B. Consider Approval of the Renewal of the Board Attorney's Contract for the 2026 Calendar Year
Actions Taken

Order #7750 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the renewal of the Board Attorney's Contract with Roy Massey IV for the 2026 calendar year (no changes from previous year) passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

VIII.C. Consider Approval of the Draft Budget for the FY27 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #7751 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Draft Budget for the FY27 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

VIII.D. Consider Approval of the Audit Report for the 2024-2025 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #7752 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Audit Report for the 2024-2025 school year passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VIII.E. Consider Approval of the CCES/CCMS/CCHS Comprehensive School Improvement Plan and the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan for the 2025-2026 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #7753 - Motion Passed:  Consider Approval of the CCES/CCMS/CCHS Comprehensive School Improvement Plan and the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan for the 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VIII.F. Consider Approval of the 1st Reading of the 2026-2027 School Calendar
Actions Taken

Order #7754 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the 1st Reading of the 2026-2027 school calendar as recommended by the Calendar Committee and Superintendent ((Student’s first day of school – August 25th, last day of school – May 26th) passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

VIII.G. Consider Approval of the Annual Permission to Bid Goods/Services for the 2026-2027 School Year
Rationale

School Pictures & Yearbook (February – March)

Diesel, Propane & Tires (February – March)

Pest Control (March – April)

Actions Taken

Order #7755 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the annual permission to bid goods/services for the 2026-2027 school year passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

VIII.H. Consider Approval of the 2026 Fohs Hall Membership Fee
Actions Taken

Order #7756 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the 2026 Fohs Hall Membership in the amount of $250.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

VIII.I. Consider Approval of the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) Offer of Assistance in the Amount of $10,312.00 to be matched equally by the Board
Actions Taken

Order #7757 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the School Facility Construction Commission (SFCC) Offer of Assistance in the amount of $10,312.00 to be matched equally by the board passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VIII.J. Consider Approval of a Shortened School Day for Student
Actions Taken

Order #7758 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of a shortened school day for Student ID # 2120782850 from 7:55 AM to 11:20 AM for the 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

VIII.K. Consider Approval of the Kentucky Math Leadership Collaborative Assurance between Crittenden County Schools and the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL)
Actions Taken

Order #7759 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Kentucky Math Leadership Collaborative Assurance between Crittenden County Schools and the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

VIII.L. Consider Approval of the Baker Tilley Master Services Agreement for the GESC School District Solar Improvement Project
Actions Taken

Order #7760 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Baker Tilley Master Services Agreement for the GESC School District Solar Improvement Project passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VIII.M. Consider Approval of the Cyber Insurance for the 2026 Calendar Year
Actions Taken

Order #7761 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Cyber Insurance with Higgins Insurance in the amount of $9,980.70 for the 2026 calendar (Last year - $9,012.50, difference $968.20) passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VIII.N. Consider Approval of the Change Order # 14 for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project
Actions Taken

Order #7762 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of Change Order # 14 for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project in the amount of $4,988.82 to furnish a new flagpole to replace the existing, to be reinstalled as requested by owner passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.

VIII.O. Consider Approval of the Revised FY26 Substitute and Part-time Time Salary Schedule
Actions Taken

Order #7763 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the revised FY26 Substitute and Part-time Salary Schedule effective January 28, 2026 passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VIII.P. Consider Approval of the Howard D. Happy Service Contract Agreement for Toshiba ES330AC Copier
Actions Taken

Order #7764 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Howard D. Happy Service Contract Agreement for Toshiba ES33AC Copier for Central Office passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

IX. CLOSED SESSION - Preliminary Discussions Relating to the Evaluation of the Superintendent
IX.A. Closed Session - Preliminary Discussions Relating to the Evaluation of the Superintendent
Actions Taken

Order #7765 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval that the Crittenden County Board of Education go into Closed Session pursuant to the authority of KRS 61.815 to have preliminary discussions relating to the evaluation of the superintendent. Such closed session meeting is an exception of the open meeting law as set forth in KRS 61.810 and is allowed by KRS 61.810 (1)(k) and KRS 156.557 (4) passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

IX.B. Reconvene to Open Session to the Board Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #7766 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to reconvene to open session to the board meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Ryan McDaniel and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

X. SUPERINTENDENT'S EVALUATION
Rationale

                        * Strategic Leadership – Exemplary

                        * Instructional Leadership – Exemplary

                        * Cultural Leadership – Exemplary

                        * Human Resource Leadership – Exemplary

                        * Managerial Leadership – Exemplary

                        * Collaborative Leadership - Exemplary

                        * Influential Leadership - Exemplary

XI. ADJOURN
Actions Taken

Order #7767 - Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Ryan McDaniel.