Hopkins County
July 14, 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. Administer Oath of Office to Appointed Board Member, Mrs. Martha Phelps
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It is recommended that Attorney Keith Cartwright administer the Statutory and Constitutional Oath of Office to the appointed school board member, Mrs. Martha Phelps.

Recommended Motion

It is recommended that Attorney Keith Cartwright administer the Statutory and Constitutional Oath of Office to the appointed school board member, Mrs. Martha Phelps,

3. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND/OR RECOGNITION
3.A. Superintendent and Staff
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Dr. Damon Fleming, Superintendent 


Matt Bell, Director of Athletics and Special Programs

Recognize MNHHS Regional Tennis Individual and Double Champions
Noah Mays and Justin Rodgers- doubles
Kiley Demoss and Caroline Lovvorn- doubles
Ethan Larkins- singles

Recognize MNHHS Regional Tennis Teams Champions
MNHHS Girls Team
MNHHS Boys Team

Recognize MNHHS Regional Champion
Trashaun Smith- High Jump, Triple Jump and Long Jump

Spring Sports Athletes of the Year


Construction Update
Garmong Construction


4. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
4.A. School Calendar
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OPENING DAY FOR STAFF
August 12, 2025

FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS

August 13, 2025

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
August 4, 2025
August 5, 2025
August 6, 2025
August 7, 2025

5. COMMUNICATION
5.A. Public Comment
6. 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

6.A. Approval of Minutes, Bills, and Salaries
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It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of June 16, 2025, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of July 2025.

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6.B. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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It is recommended the Board approve the Treasurer's report for the month of June 2025.

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6.C. Approval of Leaves of Absence
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It is recommended the Board approve the following leaves of absence.
None

6.D. 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. MNHHS, Cheer, Lexington, KY, July 19-22, 2025, camp. Travel by school bus.
2. MNHHS, Boys Tennis, Mason, Ohio, August 10-11, 2025, games. Travel by school vehicles.
3. MNHHS, Volleyball, Paducah, KY, September 19-20, 2025, game. Travel by school bus.

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

1.   Encore, $287,877.07, Audio equipment for the new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22
      408.
2.   Arctic Restaurant Service, $2,427.94, equipment for new central office renovation, to be paid from  
      BG-23-121.
3.   Arctic Restaurant Service, $4,993.88, equipment for the new central office renovation, to be paid from
      BG23-121.
4.   Arctic Restaurant Service, $4,408.18, equipment for the new central office renovation, to be paid from
      BG23-121.
5.   Arctic Restaurant Service, $3,528.37, equipment for the new central office renovation, to be paid from
      BG23-121.
6.   Performance Commissioning Agency, $3,000.00, testing for the new high school auxiliary gyms, to be
      paid from BG22-408.
7.   Danco Construction, $51,399.00, construction services for the new high school auxiliary gyms, to be 
      paid from BG22-408.
8.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC, $2,701.13, professional services for the Southside/South
      Middle renovation project, to be paid from BG23-030.
9.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC, $4,003.41, professional services for the new central office
      renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
10. Architectural Sales, $124,154.27, metal supplies for the new Southside/South Middle renovation
      project, to be paid from BG23-030.
11. Danco Construction, $465,673.97, construction services for the new Southside/South Middle
      renovation project, to be paid from BG23-030.
12. Springfield Electric Supply Company, $84,192.52, supplies for the new high school auxiliary gyms, to
      be paid from BG22-408.

6.F. Approval to Apply for Grants
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It is recommended the Board approve for schools to apply for grant(s).
None

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

1.   JSES, Academic Team, T-shirt sales, proceeds will be used for competitions and yearly dues.
2.   JSES, PTA, Spirit wear, proceeds will be used for student activities, playground updates and teacher
      material.
3.   JSES, PTA, Fast Pass, proceeds will be used for student activities, playground updates and teacher
      material.
4.   JSES, PTA, Back to School Dance, proceeds will be used for student activities, playground updates and
      teacher material.
5.   JSES, PTA, Paragon, proceeds will be used for student activities, playground updates, and teacher
      material.
6.   JSES, PTA, Halloween Dance, proceeds will be used for student activities, playground updates, and 
      teacher material.
7.   JSES, PTA, October Calendar, proceeds will be used for student activities, playground updates, and 
      teacher material.
8.   JSES, PTA, Penguin Patch, proceeds will be used for student activities, playground updates, and 
      teacher material.
9.   JSES, PTA, Bundt Cake Sales, proceeds will be used for student activities, playground updates, and 
      teacher material.
10. JSES, PTA, World's Finest Chocolate, proceeds will be used for student activities, playground updates,
      and teacher material.
11. JSES, PTA, Campfire Roasters, proceeds will be used for student activities, playground updates, and 
      teacher material.
12. JSES, PTA, Spring Carnival, proceeds will be used for student activities, playground updates, and 
      teacher material.
13. SSES, PTA, Vendor Fair, proceeds will be used for school events.
14. SSES, PTA, Car Wash, proceeds will be used for back to school items.
15. SSES, PTA, Santa's Workshop, proceeds will be used for student needs during the holidays.
16. SSES, PTA, Fall Fest, proceeds will be used for school events.

6.H. Approval of Charter Bus Companies for School Trips for the 2025-2026 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Charter Bus Companies for School Trips for the 2025-2026 School Year.

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6.I. Approval of the 2025-2026 Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline.

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6.J. Approval of Service Agreement with Final Forms for the 2025-2026 School Year for Sport Physicals at Browning Springs Middle School and South Hopkins Middle 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 Browning Springs Middle School and South Hopkins Middle School.

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6.K. Approval of the BG5 for the Easement for South Hopkins Water District water tank at HCCHS Project BG25-357
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It is recommended the Board approve the BG5 for the Easement for South Hopkins Water District water tank at HCCHS Project BG25-357.

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6.L. Approval of Change Order 12 for the Auxiliary Gyms/Storm Shelters Project BG22-408
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It is recommended the Board approve Change Order 12 for the Auxiliary Gyms/Storm Shelters Project BG22-408.

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6.M. Approval of Change Order 3 for the South Hopkins School Project BG23-030
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It is recommended the Board approve Change Order 3 for the South Hopkins School Project BG23-030.

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6.N. Approval of the 2025-2026 Employee Handbooks
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 Employee Handbooks.

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6.O. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement Between the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC), HealthForce Kentucky and Hopkins County Schools for the lending of certain equipment for training.
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC), HealthForce Kentucky and Hopkins County Schools for the lending of certain equipment for training

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6.P. Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement with Darwin Rideout for HCCHS FFA to Operate a Cattle Raising Project
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Darwin Rideout for HCCHS FFA to Operate a Cattle Raising Project.

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6.Q. Approval of HCCHS FFA to start a Booster Club
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It is recommended the Board approve HCCHS FFA to start a Booster Club.

6.R. Approval of the District Funding Assurance for the 2025-2026 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the District Funding Assurance for the 2025-2026 School Year.

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6.S. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) for Supplemental CTE Funds for the FY26
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) for Supplemental CTE Funds for the FY26.

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6.T. Approval of the 2025-2026 Certified Evaluation Plan for Teachers and Other Professionals
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 Certified Evaluation Plan for Teachers and Other Professionals.

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6.U. Approval of the 2025-2026 Certified Evaluation Plan for Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors and Certified Coordinators
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 Certified Evaluation Plan for Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors and Certified Coordinators.

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6.V. Approval of 2024-2025 Donations
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It is recommended the Board approve the  2024-2025 Donations.

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7. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
7.A. Personnel
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Review of personnel changes that have been made by the Superintendent since June 16, 2025.

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7.B. Any Other Old/or New Business
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7.B.1. Second Reading and Approval of Policy Updates for the 2025-2026 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Second Reading and Approval of Policy Updates for the 2025-2026 School Year.

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Recommended Motion

It is recommended the Board approve the Second Reading and Approval of Policy Updates for the 2025-2026 School Year,

8. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates

Monday, August 4, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, August 18, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, September 8, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, September 22, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, October 20, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, November 3, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, November 17, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, December 15, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.

9. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on August 4, 2025.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on August 4, 2025,