Crittenden County
March 24, 2026 5:30 PM CT (6:30 ET)
Regular Meeting
I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS
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.A.1. Welcome
Chair
I.A.2. Pledge of Allegiance
I.B. Consider Approval of the March 24, 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 #7795 - Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the Agenda for the March 24, 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. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

II. PRESENTATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
Chair
II.A. Rocket Way Students of the Month
Rationale

  • CCES – Jaxson Sigler

  • CCES – Aleciyah Hudson

  • CCMS – Cooper Rich

  • CCHS – Anna Boone

II.B. Heart of a Rocket Recognition
II.C. Soccer Field Fencing - Jennings Fencing
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (NO BOARD ACTION)
Chair
III.A. Director/School
III.A.1. SBDM Meeting Minutes
Rationale

* CCES SBDM - January 15, 2026

* CCMS SBDM - February 25, 2026

III.A.2. Monthly Food Service Report
III.A.3. Attendance 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
III.C.1.b. Employment - Classified
Superintendent
Rationale

            Terri Smith, Bus Monitor, effective February 27, 2026        

            Michael Musser, Substitute Custodian, effective March 6, 2026     

            Kayla Henry, Substitute Custodian, effective March 17, 2026

            Claudia Gabriel, Substitute Food Service, effective March 19, 2026

            Billi Wyatt, Substitute Food Service, effective March 20, 2026

III.C.1.c. Resignation/Retirement
Superintendent
Rationale

Wendy Bunner, Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year           

Darrilyn Hope Vaughn, Part-time School Psychologist for the 2026-2027 school year

Larry Walker, CCHS Spanish Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year    

Stephanie Sunderland, CCHS Instructional Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year

Becky Bailey, CCES Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year

III.C.1.d. Employment - Extra Duties
Rationale

Kayla Travis, Home Hospital Teacher, effective March 3, 2026

Shelby Brown Fruge, CCHS Head Cheer Coach, effective March 16, 2026

Elizabeth Fitzgerald, CCHS Co-Head Cheer Coach, effective March 16, 2026

Michelle Orr, CCHS Assistant Cheer Coach, effective March 16, 2026

 

ESS After School Tutors

Mary Ann Winders     Jennifer Beverly          Cassie Polk

Mandy Winders          Johnna Henager          Josie Howard

Shelby Werne             Mollie Tabor

III.C.2. Monday Memo
III.C.3. Thank You from Fohs Hall for Donation
III.C.4. Crittenden County Agency for Substance Abuse Policy Board for School Resource Officer Program - $10,000 check
III.C.5. Marion Recycling for Scrap Checks - $19.20 & $60.80
III.C.6. CM Regent Insurance - $231,335.28 check
III.C.7. Superintendent's News
Rationale

* Spring Break – March 30 – April 3, 2026

* FFA Vendor Fair – April 11th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

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

Order #7796 - 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. Tim Grau.

IV.B. Consider Approval of the February 26, 2026 and March 5, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
Actions Taken

Order #7797 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the February 26, 2026 and March 5, 2026 Board Meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

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 #7798 - Motion Passed:  Motion to approve and/or ratify consent items passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

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

CCHS Diamond/Baseball

Baseball Apparel Sales – March 25 to April 10, 2026

Nothing Bundt Cakes – April 13 to May 1, 2026

 

CCHS Baseball/Softball

Season passes – March 20 to May 15th

 

CCES PTO

Mother/Son Dance – April 17, 2026

Father/Daughter Dance – April 18, 2026

 

CCMS JAG

Reese’s Candy – March 25 to May 8, 2026

 

CCMS 8th Grade Field Trip

8th Grade Field Trip Fees – April 1 to May 1, 2026

 

CCHS NAHS (Art Club)

Graduation Cord fees – March 25 to May 8, 2026

FFA Spring Vendor fair – April 11, 2026

 

CCHS DECA

ICDC registration – March 9 to April 30, 2026

 

CCHS Band

Baked goods – March 28, 2026

 

CCMS Academic

World’s Finest Chocolate – April 2026 to May 2026

 

Class of 2026

Chairback auction for Graduation – April to May 2026

Chairback auction for Grand March – April 30 to May 1

 

CCHS Welding

Camping grill - March to May 2026

V.A.4. FMLA/Sick Leave
Rationale

  • Madison Carter, CCMS Teacher from April 6, 2026 to August 14, 2026

  • Emma Coleman, CCHS JAG Teacher from May 14, 2026 to August 14, 2026

  • Leave of Absence– Randy Belt, Bus Driver from March 17, 2026 to beginning of next school year

V.A.5. Overnight/Out-of-State Trip Request
Rationale

  • DECA to Atlanta, GA from April 25-29, 2026 for ICDC

  • STLP to Lexington, KY on April 23-24, 2026 for state competition

VI. APPROVAL OF BOARD ACTION ITEMS
VI.A. Consider Approval of the Soccer Field Fencing Bid
Actions Taken

Order #7799 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Commercial Project Bid with Jennings Fencing in the amount of $25,700 for a new 4' commercial grade fence around soccer field passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

VI.B. Consider Approval of Commonwealth Academy for K-8 Students (maximum of 6 spots)
Actions Taken

Order #7800 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of maximum of 6 spots for K-8 students only participating in Commonwealth Academy (current students of Commonwealth Academy and students returning from homeschool to Crittenden County Schools are the only eligible participants) passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.C. Consider Approval of the HVAC Preventative Maintenance Contract with Murtco
Actions Taken

Order #7801 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the HVAC preventative maintenance contract with Murtco, Inc. in Paducah, KY from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 in the amount of $8,800.00 (provides 80 hours (10 days) of preventative maintenance) (no increase from last year) passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.D. Consider Approval of the Active Shooter Course with Jackson Knob
Actions Taken

Order #7802 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of 16 hours active shooter course with the Crittenden County Sheriff's Department and Marion Police Department with Jackson Knob in the amount of $4,000.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

VI.E. Consider Approval of a Shortened School Day/Week and Shortened School Day for Two Students
Actions Taken

Order #7803 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of a shortened school week/day for Student ID # 2121191456 for Tuesday and Wednesday from 12:00 to 3:00 pm and a shortened school day for Student ID # 2121015219 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for the 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.F. Consider Approval of the Following Option for the Grant Balance for the Vince Clark Rocket Foundation Endowment
Actions Taken

Order #7804 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the following option for the Grant Balance of $8,164.00 for the Vince Clark Rocket Foundation Endowment (Distribute $8,164.00 to the Grant Balance to the 501 (3) organization designed in the endowment agreement at your earliest convenience) passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

VI.G. Consider Approval of the Following Option for the Grant Balance for the Fohs Halls, Inc. Scholarship Fund
Actions Taken

Order #7805 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the following option for the Grant Balance of $2,107.00 for the Fohs Hall, Inc. Scholarship Fund (Distribute $2,107.00 to the Grant Balance to the 501 (3) organization designed in the endowment agreement at your earliest convenience) passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.H. Consider Approval of the Pest Control Bid for FY27
Actions Taken

Order #7806 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Pest Control Bid to West Kentucky Pest Control in the amount of $425.00 per month for the 2026-2027 school year (same company, no change in price) passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.I. Consider Approval of the School Facilities Commission (SFCC) FY2026 KETS Second Offer of Assistance
Actions Taken

Order #7807 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) KY2026 KETS Second Offer of Assistance in the amount of $9,972.00 to be matched equally by the board passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.J. Consider Approval of the Application for Payment # 13 to Ascendant Facility Partners in the amount of $56,100.65 for GESC Project
Actions Taken

Order #7808 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Application of Payment # 13 to Ascendant Facility Partners in the amount of $56,100.65 for the GESC Project passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.K. Consider Approval of the Renewal of the Student Accident Insurance for the 2026-2027 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #7809 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the renewal of the Student Accident Insurance with Roberts Insurance/K & K with the AXIS Insurance Company Plan 4.5 in the amount of $59,033.27 for the 2026-2027 school ($64.47 increase) passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.L. Consider Approval of the Adjunct Certification for Health Science
Actions Taken

Order #7810 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the adjunct certification for Health Science for Jennifer Brown passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VII. ADJOURN
Actions Taken

Order #7811 - Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.