Hopkins County
June 17, 2024 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
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John Osborne, Chairman, will call the meeting to order.

1.A. Pledge; Moment of Silence; Mission Statement--Unite as one team to learn and inspire.
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Board members will lead the pledge to the flag.

1.B. Adoption of Agenda
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board approve the agenda as outlined.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the agenda as outlined

2. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND/OR RECOGNITION
2.A. Superintendent and Staff
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Amy Smith, Superintendent 

Matt Bell, Director of Athletics and Special Programs
Josh Robinson, HCCHS Student, National Archery Placement
Trashaun Smith, MNHHS Student, Two State Track Championships
Spring Sports Athletes of the Year

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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CENTRAL OFFICE
July 3, 2024 - Close at 12 noon
July 4-5, 2024 - Closed for Independence Day

4. COMMUNICATION
4.A. Public Comment
5. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (CONSENT-ACTION)
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board approve the consent items as listed.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the listed consent items

5.A. Approval of Minutes, Bills, and Salaries
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It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of June 3, 2024, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of June 2024.

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5.B. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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It is recommended the Board approve the Treasurer's report for the month of May 2024.

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5.C. Approval of Leaves of Absence
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It is recommended the Board approve the following leaves of absence.

1.  Employee #2040, Teacher, JSES, Maternity Leave effective April 15, 2024, not to exceed 2023-2024
     school year.
2.  Employee #7391, Teacher, JSES, Intermittent FMLA ends June 30, 2024.
3.  Employee #5302, Teacher, ADT, Intermittent FMLA ends June 30, 2024.
4.  Employee #8090, CIA, GES, return to work June 30, 2024, from Extended Disability Leave.
5.  Employee #8153, Teacher, HCCHS, Intermittent FMLA ends June 30, 2024.

5.D. Approval of Payment of Invoice(s)
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It is recommended the Board approve to pay the following invoice(s).

1.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC., $15,862.50, professional services for the New Central
      Office Renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
2.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC., $5,402.25, professional services for the Southside/South 
      Hopkins Elementary School Renovation and Addition, to be paid from BG23-030.
3.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC., $8,048.67, professional services for the new High School 
      Auxiliary Gymnasiums, to be paid from BG22-408.
4.   Meuth Construction Supply, Inc., $6,538.00, construction services for the Southside/South Hopkins     
      Middle renovation, to be paid from BG23-030.
5.   Fortiline, Inc., $76,320.00, construction services for the Southside/South Hopkins Middle renovation, 
      to be paid from BG23-030.
6.   Meuth Construction Supply, Inc., $1,390.00, construction services for the Southside/South Hopkins   
      Middle renovation, to be paid from BG23-030.
7.   Cole Lumber, $618.21, construction services for the Southside/South Hopkins Middle
      renovation, to be paid from BG23-030.
8.   Fortiline, Inc., $10,656.33, construction services for the Southside/South Hopkins Middle
      renovation, to be paid from BG23-030.
9.   Scotty's Contracting & Stone, LLC., $11,921.19,construction services for the Southside/South Hopkins 
      Middle renovation, to be paid from BG23-030.
10. Danco, $163,403.28, construction services for the Southside/South Hopkins Middle renovation, to be
      paid from BG23-030.
11. Danco, $132,988.54, construction services for the Southside/South Hopkins Middle renovation, to be
      paid from BG23-030.
12. Danco, $190,264.09, construction services for the Southside/South Hopkins Middle renovation, to be
      paid from BG23-030.
13. IMI, $49,336.50, construction services for the new High School Auxiliary Gyms, to be paid from       
      BG22-408.
14. Scotty's Contracting & Stone, $301.54, construction services for the new High School Auxiliary Gyms, 
      to be paid from BG22-408.
15. Carter Waters, LLC., $288.01, construction services for the new High School Auxiliary Gyms, to be paid
      from BG22-408.
16. Lee Masonry Products, $40,262.02, construction services for the new High School Auxiliary Gyms, to 
      be paid from BG22-408.
17. Cole Lumber, $3,432.01, construction services for the new High School Auxiliary Gyms, to be paid
      from BG22-408.
18. Superior Insealators, $7,300.00, construction services for the new High School Auxiliary Gyms, to be
      paid from BG22-408.
19. Fortiline Inc., $18,429.24, construction services for the new High School Auxiliary Gyms, to be paid 
      from BG22-408.
20. Hannan Supply Co., $45,200.00, construction services for the new High School Auxiliary Gyms, to be
      paid from BG22-408.
21. Hannan Supply Co., $34,551.52, construction services for the new High School Auxiliary Gyms, to be
      paid from BG22-408.
22. L & W Supply Corporation., $9,173.10, construction services for the new High School Auxiliary Gyms,
      to be paid from BG22-408.
23. Danco, $335,069.97, construction services for the new High School Auxiliary Gyms, to be paid from 
      BG22-408.
24. Mak Steel Services, LLC., $27,850.00, construction services for the Southside/South Hopkins
      Middle renovation, to be paid from BG23-030.
25. American Engineers, Inc., $1,500.00, geotechnical testing for new High School Auxiliary Gyms, to be
      paid from BG22-408.
26. Architectural Sales, $25,476.86, construction services for the new High School Auxiliary Gyms, to be 
      paid from BG22-408.

5.E. Approval to Apply for Grants
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It is recommended the Board approve for schools to apply for grant(s).

1. District-wide, USDA Local Food for Schools Grant, undetermined amount, to be used to purchase local
    and regional food for breakfast and lunch program.
2. PES, Gardens for Good, $7,500, to be used for PES Courtyard gardening needs.

5.F. Approval of School Activity Fundraiser(s)
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It is recommended the Board approve the following activity fundraiser(s).

1. District-wide, Community Schools Project, proceeds will be used for back to school supplies for students.
2. District-wide, Be-YOU-tiful Leaders Car Wash and Bake Sale, proceeds will be used for service projects,
    middle school outreach, activities, and conferences.  

5.G. Approval of the Certified and Classified Staffing Report for the 2024-2025 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Certified and Classified Staffing Report for the 2024-2025 school year.

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5.H. Approval of the Organizational Chart for the 2024-2025 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Organizational Chart for the 2024-2025 school year.

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5.I. Approval of 10% SBDM 2023-2024 Carryover Funds Request
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It is recommended the Board approve the 10% SBDM 2023-2024 carryover funds request.

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5.J. Approval of Pledge of Collateral Agreement with First United Bank and Trust Company
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It is recommended the Board approve of Pledge of Collateral Agreement with First United Bank and Trust Company.

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5.K. Approval of 2024-2025 Bank Contract with First United Bank & Trust Company
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It is recommended the Board approve of the 2024-2025 Bank Contract with First United Bank & Trust. Company

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5.L. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Audubon Area Head Start for the 2024-2025 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Audubon Area Head Start for the 2024-2025 School Year.

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5.M. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Murray State University for the Psychology Certification Preparation Program
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Murray State University for the Psychology Certification Preparation Program.

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5.N. Approval of the 2023-2024 Hopkins County Schools Amended School Calendar
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2023-2024 Hopkins County Schools amended school calendar.

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5.O. Approval of the School Start and End School Times for the 2024-2025 School Year
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It is recommended the board approve the school start and end times for the 2024-2025 school year.

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5.P. Approval of the 2024-2025 Employee Handbooks
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2024-2025 Employee Handbooks.

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5.Q. Approval of Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Interagency Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding for the 2024-2025 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Interagency Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding for the 2024-2025 school year.

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5.R. Approval of ArbiterSports Subscription for Middle Schools
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It is recommended the Board approve the ArbiterSports Subscription for middle schools.

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5.S. Approval of the Amended 2024-2025 Salary Schedule
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It is recommended the Board approve the amended 2024-2025 Salary Schedule.

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5.T. Approval of the ARP ESSER Liquidation Extension
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It is recommended the Board approve the ARP ESSER Liquidation Extension.

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5.U. Approval of the ARP ESSER Notice of Federal Interest
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It is recommended the Board approve the ARP ESSER Notice of Federal Interest.

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5.V. Approval of KETS Payment of Invoice(s)
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It is recommended the Board pay the following invoices from Kentucky Technology Trust Fund (KETS).

1.ModCom LLC., $109,577.53, West Hopkins School cabling project.

6. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A. Personnel
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Review of personnel changes that have been made by the Superintendent since June 3, 2024.

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7. Any Other Old/or New Business
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7.A. First Reading of Policy Updates for the 2024-2025 School Year
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It is recommended the Board hold a first reading of the policy updates for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Recommended Motion

It is recommended,

7.B. Review of Procedure Updates for the 2024-2025 School Year
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It is recommended the Board review the Procedure updates for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Recommended Motion

It is recommended,

8. CLOSED SESSION PER KRS 61-810
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board move into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810, which meets the requirement for holding Closed Session and the exceptions to Open Meetings according to KRS 156.557, subsection (6) Superintendent Evaluation and Personnel.

Recommended Motion

Approval to enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810, which meets the requirement for holding Closed Session and the exceptions to Open Meetings according to KRS 156.557, subsection (6) Superintendent Evaluation and Personnel,

9. OPEN SESSION
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board return to OPEN SESSION.

Recommended Motion

Motion to return to OPEN SESSION,

10. Approval of Superintendent Evaluation for the 2023-2024 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Superintendent Evaluation for the 2023-2024 School Year.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Superintendent Evaluation for the 2023-2024 School Year,

11. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
Monday, July 15, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, August 5, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, August 19, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, September 9, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, September 23, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, October 21, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, November 4, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, November 18, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, December 16, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.

12. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on July 15, 2024.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on