Henderson County
September 15, 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
I.A.1. HCHS Student Ambassadors
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Cadyn Conrad

Cadance Moore

 Harper Scott

Carson Troxel

Taylor Womack


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II. Approval of Agenda
Michael Waller
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Actions Taken

Order #25 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the agenda as listed passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

III. Students & Staff Recognition
Megan Mortis
III.A. Governor's Scholars Program (GSP)
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Diamond McGuire

Zoe Mills,

Cadence Moore

Liberty Townsend

Nathaniel Gold

Brett Haley

Cole Lucas

Carson Troxel

Briana Roy

Aubrielle Woolfork

 

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III.B. Governor's School for the Arts (GSA)
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Camylle Carter

Alexis Francke

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III.C. Governor's School for Entrepreneurs (GSE)
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Joey Berger

Taylor Womack

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III.D. The Gatton Academy
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 Alexis Francke

Brady Francke

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IV. Community Partner Spotlight
Chad Thompson
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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 #26 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Minutes from the August 18, 2025 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

VII. Reports
VII.A. Construction Manager Report
Colton Miller, Codell
VII.B. Strategic Plan Update
Bob Lawson
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VIII. Old Business
IX. New Business
IX.A. Reversion of Julia Street Property to Henderson Water Utility (HWU)
Elizabeth Bird
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Actions Taken

Order #27 - Motion Passed:  A motion to declare the property on Julia Street, Henderson, KY surplus and authorize Dr. Bob Lawson to execute the necessary documents to complete the reversion of the property back to HWU passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

IX.B. Consent Agenda
Michael Waller
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Actions Taken

Order #28 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve Items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

IX.B.1. Approve School Activity Fund Fundraiser Requests
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  • East Heights Elementary PTA (Tattoo a Teacher) used for student success and rewards;
  • Bend Gate Elementary (School Dance) to help support student activities;
  • Jefferson Elementary PTO (Carnival) to raise funds to promote the enrichment of students; and
  • Jefferson Elementary PTO (Snack Cart) to raise funds for student recognition, staff appreciation, playground "toys/equipment".

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IX.B.2. Approve Student Overnight Trip Request
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  • Retroactive approval for HCHS FBLA student (Region 1 President) to travel to Louisville, KY September 10-11, 2025 to participate in the Kentucky FBLA State Executive Council Meeting.

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IX.B.3. Approve 2025-2026 Salary Schedule Amendment Request
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IX.B.4. Approve Shortened School Day for Five (5) Special Education Students
IX.B.5. Approve Bid Recommendations
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Bid Recommendations:
HCHS HROTC Obstacle Course Bid #11-25-5-9
Mental Health Services Bid #10-25-5-9

 

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Actions Taken

Order #29 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the HCHS JROTC Obstacle Course Bid #11-25-5-9 as presented and to table the Mental Health Services Bid #10-25-5-9 in order to grant additional time to administration to thoroughly review and evaluate the Mental Health Services proposals passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

IX.B.6. Review and Accept Changes to 09.2212 AP.21 - Physical Restraint and Seclusion Forms
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X. Financial
David Stokes
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X.A. First Reading of 04.7 - Inventories
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Actions Taken

Order #30 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the first reading of 04.7 - Inventories as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

X.B. 2025-2026 Working Budget
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Actions Taken

Order #31 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the 2025-2026 Working Budget as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

X.C. Treasurer's Report
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Actions Taken

Order #32 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Treasurer's Report for the month ending August 31, 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

X.D. Paid Warrant Report
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Actions Taken

Order #33 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Paid Warrant Report for payments made between August 19, 2025 and September 19, 2025 passed with a motion by Mrs. Tracey Williams and a second by Mr. Thomas Alves.

X.E. Establish 2026 Motor Vehicle Tax Rate
Bob Lawson
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Actions Taken

Order #34 - Motion Passed:  A motion to adopt the 2026 motor vehicle tax rate of 54.8 cents per $100 of assessed value as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mr. Thomas Alves.

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

Order #35 - 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 Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.