Hopkins County
June 02, 2025 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
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Kerri Scisney, 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 
Civic Club Student Presentation from trip to Washington, D.C., Heather Gordon, Teacher, PES



Matt Bell, Director of Athletics and Special Programs
Recognize Browning Springs Middle School Track Regional Champions
Kaiden DeVargas, Regional Champion, 400 Meter Dash
Kaleb Dunkley, Regional Champion, 3200 Meters

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
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 May 19, 2025, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of June 2025.

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

1. Employee #8060, Teacher, SHMS, Returned to work from Extended Disability Leave on May 19, 2025.
2. Employee #7902, Teacher, JMMS, Returned to work from FMLA on May 5, 2025.
3. Employee #8609, Cook/Baker, JMMS, Begin Extended Disability Leave on, April 9, 2025, not to 
    exceed remainder of 2024-2025 school year.
4. Employee #580, Bus Driver, Transportation, Returned to work from Extended Disability Leave on May 12,
    2025.
5. Employee #8577, Speech Language Pathologist, CO, Returned to work from Extended Disability Leave 
    on May 12, 2025.
6. Employee #7379, Teacher, JMMS, Returned to work from FMLA on March 19, 2025.
7. Employee #7310, Teacher, PES, Begin FMLA on May 5, 2025, not to exceed 12 weeks.
6. Employee #5643, Teacher, BSMS, Returned to work from FMLA on May 15, 2025.

5.C. Approval of Out of District/Overnight Trips
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It is recommended the Board approve the following out of district, overnight, or non-school sponsored events as requested by the principal of the school, subject to date rescheduling as necessary.

1. HCCHS, Girls Soccer, Gatlinburg, TN, September 4-7, 2025, games. Travel by school bus.
2. HCCHS, Seniors, Orlando, FL, March 26-30, 2026, senior trip. Travel by charter bus.
3. MNHHS, Boys Track, Lexington, KY, May 30-31, 2025, state competition. Travel by school vehicle.
4. MNHHS, Boys & Girls Tennis, Lexington, KY, June 2-3, 2025, state competition. Travel by school vehicle.
5. MNHHS, Boys Basketball, Oakland City, IN, June 12, 2025, games. Travel by school bus.
6. MNHHS, Boys Basketball, Evansville, IN, June 17, 2025, game. Travel by school bus.
7. MNHHS, Boys Basketball, Evansville, IN, June 18, 2025, game. Travel by school bus.

 

5.D. 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. CDW, $62,100.00, for Secure W2 platform for three years, districtwide use.

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

1. Danco Construction, Inc., $65,790.75, construction services for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid
    from BG22-408.
2. Sheridan Seating, Inc., $34,800.00, bleachers for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from 
    BG22-408.
3. Irving Materials, Inc., $530.00, concrete for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22-408.
4. Danco Construction, Inc., $30,906.19, construction services for the new Southside/South Middle
    renovation, to be paid from BG23-030.

5.F. Approval of Contract with Hopkins County Health Department for School Nurses for the 2025-2026 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Contract with Hopkins County Health Department for School Nurses for the 2025-2026 School Year.

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5.G. Approval of Service Agreement with Final Forms for the 2025-2026 School Year for Sport Physicals at Hopkins County Central High School and Madisonville North Hopkins High School
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It is recommended the Board approve the service agreement with Final Forms for the 2025-2026 School Year for Sport Physicals at Hopkins County Central High School and Madisonville North Hopkins High School.

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5.H. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Audubon Area Head Start for the 2025-2026 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the  Memorandum of Agreement with Audubon Area Head Start for the 2025-2026 School Year.

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5.I. Approval to Advertise for Bids on a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Central Office Superintendent
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It is recommended the Board approve to advertise for bids on a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe  for the Central Office Superintendent.

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5.J. Approval to Accept Quote for Insurance from EMC and KEMI, Provided by Hub International
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It is recommended the Board approve to  accept quote for Insurance from EMC and KEMI, provided by Hub International.

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5.K. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Dawson Springs Independent School District for Visually Impaired Services
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Dawson Springs Independent School District for Visually Impaired Services.

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5.L. Approval of the 2025-2026 Student Fees
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 Student Fees.

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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 May 19, 2025.

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7. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates

Monday, June 16, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.


8. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on June 16, 2025.

After a short break, the Board will move into a work session.  No action will be taken.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on June 16, 2025,