Fayette County
August 18, 2025 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
Tyler Murphy
A.1. Roll Call
Andria Jackson
B. EXTEND WELCOME TO GUESTS
Tyler Murphy
C. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Amanda Ferguson
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Amanda Ferguson
E. READING OF MISSION STATEMENT
Amanda Ferguson
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Our mission is to create a collaborative community that ensures all students achieve at high levels and graduate prepared to excel in a global society.

F. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Approve the agenda with any changes voiced including the lifting of items from the consent section for discussion.

G. STUDENT PERFORMANCE:
G.1. Tates Creek High School Percussion
Katherine Lowther
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TCH Marimba

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tyEjjDF7hvWiQvC3QBJ1ogj8gZw3GnlU/view?usp=sharing

H. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
H.1. Progress Reports
H.1.a. Superintendent's Report
Demetrus Liggins
H.1.a.1. Community Partner: UK Federal Credit Union
Michael Adams Jr.
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Community Partnership UKFCU

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQ9iXkMvAv7QPxMWUWqK9B7L18IAGd-MLhGAJyjSxEBtKcLGDkiulPuX2jH5wyhkQ/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

H.1.a.2. Budget Solutions Workgroup Update
Houston Barber
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Budget Solutions Work Group Recommendations

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQAO9cvtu8h5Ve2cviXsmk-sGyE_MGNVgdqloFxvyrMA2qWud2PurtvdVwG9gRSFyWwE8gMJa12jC3t/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

H.2. PUBLIC COMMENT (regarding topics on the agenda):
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Fayette County Board of Education Policy 01.45 states,

“...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 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 individuals to whom comments or complaints are directed, the opportunity for response and due process.

I. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS:
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Minutes from Board meetings

I.1. Minutes
Attachments
J. APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS:
J.1. CONSENT ITEMS FOR REGULAR ACTION MEETING:
J.1.a. Request for Extended Field Trips
Chiefs of Schools
Attachments
J.1.b. Professional Leave
Jennifer Dyar
Attachments
J.1.c. Declaration of Surplus
Myron Thompson
Attachments
J.1.d. Award of Bids/Proposals
Rodney Jackson
Attachments
J.1.e. Post Approval Report
Rodney Jackson
Attachments
J.1.f. Special and Other Leave of Absence
Rodney Jackson
Attachments
J.1.g. Special Education ARC
Adam Liechty
Attachments
J.1.h. Request for Orchestra Booster Club
James McMillin
Attachments
J.1.i. Charter Bus Contract
Erika Bowles
Attachments
J.1.j. Administrative Office of the Courts Contract
Dedeeh Newbern
Attachments
J.1.k. Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Contract
Daryn Morris/Myron Thompson
Attachments
J.1.l. Fayette Education Foundation Memorandum of Understanding
Houston Barber/ Michael Adams Jr.
Attachments
J.1.m. Fayette Education Foundation Endowment Agreement
Houston Barber/Michael Adams Jr.
Attachments
J.1.n. Capital Funds Request for communication and intercom systems at George Washington Carver Elementary, Rise STEM Academy for Girls and Henry Clay High School.
Myron Thompson
Attachments
J.1.o. Capital Funds Request – Various Schools Repairs and Services
Myron Thompson
Attachments
J.1.p. Facility Usage Hourly Rate Schedule for School Year 2025-2026 (Effective July 1, 2025)
Myron Thompson
Attachments
J.1.q. Approval of a Proposed Change Order (No. Four) to the Contract for the Addition of Three Preschool Classrooms and HVAC Replacement at Harrison Elementary School BG #23-124
Myron Thompson
Attachments
J.1.r. Approval of Revised BG-1 Project Application for the Addition of Three Preschool Classrooms and HVAC Replacement at Harrison Elementary School BG #23-124
Myron Thompson
Attachments
J.1.s. Approval of a Proposed Change Order (No. Eleven) to the Contract for the Construction of the New Mary E. Britton Middle School on Polo Club Boulevard BG# 21-176
Myron Thompson
Attachments
K. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Rodney Jackson
K.1. Property Tax Rate Reduction
Rodney Jackson
Attachments
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
L.1. Personnel Changes
Jennifer Dyar
Attachments
L.2. School Activity Funds Report
Rodney Jackson
Attachments
L.3. Running Board Approved Contracts
Shelley Chatfield
Attachments
L.4. Construction Report Update
Myron Thompson
Attachments
L.5. Procedure Update
Tracy Bruno
Attachments
M. PUBLIC COMMENT (regarding items not on the agenda):
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Fayette County Board of Education Policy 01.45 states,

“...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 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 individuals to whom comments or complaints are directed, the opportunity for response and due process.

N. MOTION MAKING AGENDA PART OF THE OFFICIAL BOARD MINUTES:
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A motion is in order to: "make the agenda dated_______________ on which action has been taken at this meeting, a part of the minutes as if copied in the minutes verbatim."

O. CLOSED SESSION:
O.1. Reconvene in Open Session
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The Board will reconvene to discuss and, if necessary, take any votes on real property, pending litigation and personnel matters discussed in closed session.

P. ADJOURNMENT:
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Complete supplemental detail concerning this agenda is available for public review during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the District Office.