Henderson County
April 21, 2025 6:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Welcome & Call Meeting to Order
Michael Waller
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I.A. Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance
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I.A.1. HCHS Student Ambassadors
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Maya Blanford

Anthony Burrus

Trajdon Davis

Ana Claire Tichenor

Allyson Rideout

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II. Approval of Agenda
Michael Waller
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Actions Taken

Order #122 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the agenda as listed passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

III. Students & Staff Recognition
Megan Mortis
III.A. District Spelling Bee Winners
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K-3rd grade winner Hayley Brown

4-5th grade winner Briar Martin

Middle School Kayden Alatorre Neri

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III.B. HCHS Academic Team Regional Champions
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IV. Community Partner Spotlight
Megan Mortis
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V. Public Participation & Recognition of Guests
Michael Waller
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VI. Approve Minutes from Prior Meetings
Michael Waller
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Actions Taken

Order #123 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Minutes from the April 7, 2025 special meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

VII. Reports
VII.A. CTE Unit Construction Project Update
Jake Bessler, ARC Construction
VII.A.1. Approve Change Order No. 03 for BG 22-506 - Henderson County High School CTE Renovation Project
Chad Thompson
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Actions Taken

Order #124 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve Change Order No. 03 with the Contract to be increased by $8,131.00 for the Henderson County High School CTE Renovation Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

VII.B. Architect Report and Updates
Laith Ross, RossTarrant Architects
VII.B.1. BG 25-225 - South Middle School HVAC Renovation Project
VII.B.1.a. Approval of Schematic Design (SD)/Design Development (DD) Documents
Actions Taken

Order #125 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Schematic Design (SD)/Design Development (DD) Documents for the South Middle School HVAC Renovation Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

VII.B.1.b. Approval of BG2 and BG3
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Actions Taken

Order #126 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the BG2 and BG3 for the South Middle School HVAC Renovation Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

VII.B.1.c. South Middle School HVAC Renovation - Early Demolition Package
VII.B.1.c.1. Approval of Construction Documents
Actions Taken

Order #127 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Construction Documents for the South Middle School HVAC Renovation - Early Demolition package as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

VII.B.1.c.2. Approval to Advertise for Bids
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Order #128 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve to advertise for bids for the South Middle School HVAC Renovation - Early Demolition Package as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

VII.C. Construction Manager Report
Colton Miller, Codell Construction
VII.C.1. Approve Revised BG1 for BG 24-164 - East Heights Elementary Renovations Project
Chad Thompson
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Actions Taken

Order #129 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Revised BG1 for the East Heights Elementary Renovations Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Wesley Smith.

VII.D. HCHS Athletics and Activities Report
Nathan Grace
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VII.E. School Nutrition and Physical Activities Report
Ryan Reusch
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VII.E.1. Public Comments
VIII. Old Business
IX. New Business
IX.A. Approve 2024-2025 Amended Academic Calendar
Kasey Farmer Wolfe
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Actions Taken

Order #130 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the 2024-2025 amended academic calendar as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Wesley Smith.

IX.B. Approve 2025-2026 Amended Academic Calendar
Kasey Farmer Wolfe
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Actions Taken

Order #131 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the 2025-2026 Amended Academic Calendar as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Wesley Smith.

IX.C. Approve BG1 for BG 25-338 - TBJ Preschool Emergency Repairs Project
Chad Thompson
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Actions Taken

Order #132 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the BG1 for the TBJ Preschool Emergency Repairs Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

IX.D. Approve BG1 for BG 25-339 - HCHS Football Stadium Lighting and Sound Renovation Project
Chad Thompson
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Actions Taken

Order #133 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the BG1 for the HCHS Football Stadium Lighting and Sound Renovation Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

IX.E. Approve BG1 for BG 25-346 - Henderson County High School RTU Replacement Project
Chad Thompson
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Actions Taken

Order #134 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the BG1 for the Henderson County High School RTU Replacement Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

IX.F. Consent Agenda
Michael Waller
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Actions Taken

Order #135 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

IX.F.1. Approve Bid Recommendations
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Bid Recommendations:
RFP Drug Screening & Medical Services 4-25-5-4
Safety Equipment Inspection Bid #5-25-5-4

Bid Renewal Recommendations:
Auditing Services 24
Banking Services 6-23-5-5
Student Accident Insurance 2025-2026

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IX.F.2. Approve School Activity Fund Fundraiser Requests
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  • HCHS Boys Basketball Team (Free throw-a-thon) for team camp fees; and
  • SMS Student Council (Penny Wars) to raise money for student council.

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IX.F.3. Approve Student Overnight Trip Requests
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  • HCHS HOSA students to travel to Nashville, TN to attend the International Leadership Conference for HOSA:   Future Health Professionals June 18-22, 2025; and
  • Two HCHS Upward Bound students to travel to Atlanta, GA to participate in the Scholars Bowl April 25-27, 2025.

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IX.F.4. Approve Grant Applications
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  • Niagara Elementary ($971.63) Henderson Lions Club 2025 Grant to purchase 60 Wipe Boards for teachers to use to implement the Building Thinking Classroom Strategies in their rooms; and
  • Henderson County Gifted and Talented Program ($5,500.00) Sandy Lee Songfest Grant to expand the GT services in the areas of Visual Arts and Drama.

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IX.F.5. Approve Shortened School Day for One (1) Special Education Student
IX.F.6. Approve Independent Auditor's Contract
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X. Financial
Cindy Cloutier
X.A. Treasurer's Report
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Actions Taken

Order #136 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Treasurer's Report for the month ending March 31, 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

X.B. Paid Warrant Report
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Actions Taken

Order #137 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Paid Warrant Report for payments made between March 18, 2025 and April 21, 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Wesley Smith.

XI. Personnel Actions
Michael Waller
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XII. Adjourn
Michael Waller
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Actions Taken

Order #138 - Motion Passed:  There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:54 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Tracey Williams and a second by Mr. Michael Waller.