Henderson County
August 18, 2025 6:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
I. Welcome & Call Meeting to Order
Michael Waller
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I.A. Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance
I.A.1. HCHS Student Ambassadors
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Mackenzie Burzcyk

Asher Daily

Neyda Fabian

Jack Logan 

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II. Approval of Agenda
Michael Waller
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Actions Taken

Order #16 - 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. National and State Skills USA Champions
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Nationals:
3rd Place – Interactive Video Game Development: Carter Siewert
6th Place – Quiz Bowl: Ava Zigler, Ramsey Watson, Kyen Jiang, Andrew Harrison, and Lydia Burnette
 
State:
1st Place – Information Technology Services: Andrew Harrison
1st Place – Interactive Application and Video Game Design: Carter Siewert, Brett Haley
1st Place – Quiz Bowl: Ava Zigler, Andrew Harrison, Ramsey Watson, Kyen Jiang, Zoe Mills
 

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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 #17 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Minutes from the July 21, 2025 Special Meetings passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Michael Waller.

VII. Reports
VII.A. HCHS Athletic and Activities Report
Nathan Grace
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VII.B. Capital Projects
VII.B.1. Construction Manager Report
Colton Miller, Codell
VII.B.2. BG 24-164 - East Heights Elementary Renovations Project
Chad Thompson
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VII.B.2.a. Approve Change Order #2-1
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Actions Taken

Order #18 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve Change Order #2-1 for the East Heights Elementary School Renovations Project issued to C.H. Garmong & Son, Inc. in the amount of $701.25 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

VII.B.2.b. Approve Change Order #2-1-1
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Actions Taken

Order #19 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve Change Order #2-1-1 for the East Heights Elementary School Renovations Project issued to C.H. Garmong & Son, Inc. (Vendor - PR Bean CO LLC) in the amount of $861.00 as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

VII.B.3. Facility Update
Bob Lawson
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VIII. Old Business
IX. New Business
IX.A. Establish 2025-2026 Property and Motor Vehicle Tax Rate
Bob Lawson
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Actions Taken

Order #20 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the 2025-2026 Property Tax Rate at the 4% increase in revenue rate of 68.2 cents for real and personal property as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mr. Wesley Smith.

IX.B. Consent Agenda
Michael Waller
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Actions Taken

Order #21 - 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.B.1. School Activity Fund Fundraiser Requests
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  • North Middle School Soccer - Girls Teams (Calendar Fundraiser) to raise funds for uniforms, equipment, officiating costs, team meals, and/or training materials;
  • North Middle School Life Skills (Staff Meals) to teach students basic cooking, budgeting skills, and other life skills;
  • North Middle School Dance Team (Sponsor T-shirts/T-shirt Sales) to pay for part of their technique classes, new poms, speaker, competition fees, and anything else the team needs for competitions; and
  • AB Chandler (Paragon) PTA to raise funds to support students.

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IX.B.2. Approve Student Overnight Trip Requests
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  • Retroactive approval for HCHS Golf Team to travel to Ledbetter, KY August 15-16, 2025 for a golf tournament;
  • HCHS FFA students to travel to Indianapolis, IN October 28-31, 2025 to attend the national contest for students placing in top 3 at state.

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IX.B.3. Review Data Security & Privacy Briefing
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IX.B.4. Approve 2025-2026 Salary Schedule Amendment Request
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IX.B.5. Approve Request to Establish a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at AB Chandler Elementary School
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IX.B.6. Approve Bid Recommendation
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Bid Renewal Recommendation:
HCHS Athletic Trainer RFP #11-23-5-9

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IX.B.7. Approve Shortened School Day Requests for Thirteen (13) Special Education Students
X. Financial
David Stokes
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X.A. Treasurer's Report
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Actions Taken

Order #22 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Treasurer's Report for the month ending July 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 #23 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Paid Warrant Report for payments made between July 22, 2025 and August 18, 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

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

Order #24 - Motion Passed:  There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.