Henderson County
March 17, 2025 6:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
I. Welcome & Call Meeting to Order
Tracey Williams
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I.A. Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance
I.A.1. HCHS Student Ambassadors
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Aiden Hite
Anna Kemp
Sarah LaFlair
Adam Williams

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II. Approval of Agenda
Tracey Williams
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Actions Taken

Order #110 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the agenda as listed passed with a motion by Mr. Wesley Smith and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

III. Students & Staff Recognition
Megan Mortis
III.A. Judge's Scholars
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February 25, 2025 Judge's Scholar - Kennedy Reynolds of South Heights Elementary

March 11, 2025 Judge's Scholar - Hattie Buley of Spottsville Elementary

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III.B. Elementary Regional Academic Team Winner
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East Heights Elementary Academic Team earned first Place OVERALL in Regional Competition.

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III.C. HCHS Dance Team - National Champions
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Henderson County High School Dance Team won the 2025 National Dance Alliance Small Intermediate Pom National Championship during the 2025 Nationals in Florida.

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III.D. National Merit Finalist
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Alton Berger named a 2025 National Merit Finalist.

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III.E. 2025 KOSAA KUP Award
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Robin Newton named the 2025 KOSAA (Kentucky Organization of Superintendents’ Administrative Assistants) KUP (Knowledge, Understanding and Passion) state award recipient.

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III.F. 2025 KYSPRA O.V. Jones Memorial Award
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Megan Mortis was named the 2025 KYSPRA (Kentucky School PR Association) O.V. Jones Memorial Award recipient.

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IV. Community Partner Spotlight
Bob Lawson
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V. Public Participation & Recognition of Guests
Tracey Williams
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VI. Approve Minutes from Prior Meetings
Tracey Williams
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Actions Taken

Order #111 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Minutes from February 17, 2025 Regular Meeting and the Special Finance Corporation Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Wesley Smith and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

VII. Reports
VII.A. Strategic Plan Report
Bob Lawson
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VIII. New Business
VIII.A. Approve to Reduce Student Instructional Days from 175 to 174
Kasey Farmer Wolfe
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Actions Taken

Order #112 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, the number of student instructional days be reduced from 175 to 174 passed with a motion by Mr. Joe McGarrh and a second by Mr. Wesley Smith.

VIII.B. HCHS Miscellaneous Interior Renovations Project
Bob Lawson
VIII.B.1. Approve Architect
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Actions Taken

Order #113 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve RossTarrant Architects as the architect for the Henderson County High School Miscellaneous Interior Renovations Project passed with a motion by Mr. Joe McGarrh and a second by Mr. Wesley Smith.

VIII.B.2. Approve Owner and Architect Agreement
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Actions Taken

Order #114 - Motion Passed:  Approve Owner and Architect Agreement for the HCHS Miscellaneous Interior Renovations Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Joe McGarrh and a second by Mr. Wesley Smith.

VIII.C. Review and Accept Revised 08.22AP.21 - Parent-Teacher Conference Form
Crissy Sandefur
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VIII.D. Consent Agenda
Tracey Williams
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Actions Taken

Order #115 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Wesley Smith and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

VIII.D.1. Approve School Activity Fund Fundraiser Requests
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  • Niagara Elementary PTA (T-Shirt Sponsorship) to raise funds to provide each student and staff member with a t-shirt to wear on field trips;
  • Niagara Elementary PTA (Paragon Product Sales) to raise funds for school needs, field trips, etc.;
  • Niagara Elementary PTA (Santa Shop) to raise funds for school needs, field trips, etc.;
  • Niagara Elementary PTA (Tacoholics give back night) to raise funds for school needs, field trips, wildcat woods upkeep, etc.;
  • Niagara Elementary PTA (Spring Carnival) to raise funds for school needs, field trips, etc.;
  • Niagara Elementary Honors Society (Candy Grams) to raise funds for the American Heart Association; and
  • South Middle School Band (Texas Roadhouse Rolls & Gift Cards) to raise funds for the band.

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VIII.D.2. Approve Student Overnight Trip Requests
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  • Retroactive approval for the HCHS Wrestling Team to travel to Lexington, KY February 26, 2025 - March 1, 2025 to attend the KHSAA Boys & Girls State Tournament;
  • Retroactive approval for KYA members and sponsors to travel to Louisville, KY March 13-15, 2025 to attend the KUNA Convention;
  • Retroactive approval for the HCHS Academic Team to travel to Louisville, KY March 13-17, 2025 to attend the Governor's Cup State Championship;
  • HCHS SKILLS USA members and sponsors to travel to Louisville, KY March 24-27, 2025 to attend the SKILLS USA State Leadership Conference;
  • HCHS Softball Team to travel to Bowling Green, KY May 9-10, 2025 to participate in a softball tournament; and
  • Eligible HCHS students to travel to various places in Washington D.C. and New York City during the 2026 Spring Break Step Trip April 8-12, 2026.

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VIII.D.3. Approve Transportation Request
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  • Henderson County 4-H to request bus usage June 24-27, 2025 to transport students and counselors to and from West Kentucky 4-H Camp in Dawson Springs, KY

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VIII.D.4. Approve Extended Disability Leave Request
VIII.D.5. Approve 2025-2026 Technology Plan
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VIII.D.6. Approve Bid Recommendations
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Bid Recommendations:
CTE Victory CNC Plasma Table Bid #3-25-5-3


Bid Renewal Recommendations:
Lawn Mowing & Landscaping Services Bid #2-24-5-3

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VIII.D.7. Approve Shortened School for Two (2) Special Education Students
IX. Financial
Cindy Cloutier
IX.A. Treasurer's Report
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Actions Taken

Order #116 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Treasurer's Report for the month ending February 28, 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Wesley Smith and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

IX.B. Paid Warrant Report
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Actions Taken

Order #117 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Paid Warrant Report for payments made between February 18, 2025 and March 17, 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Joe McGarrh and a second by Mr. Wesley Smith.

X. Personnel Actions
Tracey Williams
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XI. Adjourn
Tracey Williams
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Actions Taken

Order #118 - Motion Passed:  There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Joe McGarrh and a second by Mr. Wesley Smith.