Kerri Scisney, Chairman, will call the meeting to order.

Board Members will lead the pledge to the flag.

It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board approve the agenda as outlined.

Approval of the agenda as outlined

Dr. Damon Fleming, Superintendent 

Recognize MNHHS FFA State Winners:
Small Power Team: Westyn Miles, Will Blake, Andree Boggess and Ari Fisk

KDA School Garden Salsa Contest:  Lilli Norman, Riley Peyton, Alex Garrott, Keeley Peyton, Kelcie Greer, Hadley Webb

Recognize "I Voted" Sticker Contest Winners:  Jaidin Adkins and Rylan Bowman, students at Jesse Stuart Elementary School

Recognize County and District Winner of the Grandparent Essay Contest sponsored by the Retired Teachers Association, June Johnson, student at Jesse Stuart Elementary School.

Great Futures Start Here Award
Cindy VanCleve, CIA at Browning Springs Middle School

Construction Update
Garmong Construction

NO SCHOOL
October 6-10, 2025, Fall Break
November 26-28, 2025, Thanksgiving
December 22-31, 2025, Christmas Break
January 1, 2026, New Year's Day 
January 2, 2026, No School
January 19, 2026, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 16, 2026, President's Day
March 13, 2026, No School
April 3-10 2026, Spring Break
May 19, 2026, Election Day

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
October 10, 2025, Fall Break
November 26, 2025, Close at noon
November 27-28, 2025, Thanksgiving
December 23, 2025, Close at noon
December 24-26, 2025, Christmas Break
December 31, 2025, Close at noon
January 1-2, 2026, New Year's Day
January 19, 2026, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
April 10, 2026, Spring Break
May 25, 2026, Memorial Day

It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board approve the consent items as listed.

Approval of the listed consent items

It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of August 18, 2025, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of September 2025.

• Board Minutes 08-18-25

It is recommended the Board approve the following leaves of absence.

1. Employee #6189, Administrative Secretary to Superintendent, Central Office, begin intermittent FMLA,
    effective August 11, 2025, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks.
2. Employee #6941, Teacher, MNHHS, begin intermittent FMLA effective August 12, 2025, not to exceed 
    twelve (12) weeks.
3. Employee #7710, Teacher, BSMS, begin intermittent FMLA on September 29, 2025, not to exceed twelve
    (12) weeks.

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. BSMS, 8th Grade, Owensboro, KY, December 17, 2025, Reward trip. Travel by school bus.
2. HCCHS, FFA, Hardinsburg, KY, September 12-13, 2025, Rising Sun Leadership Conference. Travel by
    school vehicle.
3. HCCHS, Volleyball, Paducah, KY, September 19-20, 2025, Tournament. Travel by school vehicle.
4. HCCHS, FFA, Indianapolis, IN, October 28-31, 2025, National Convention. Travel by school bus.
5. HCCHS, FFA, Lexington, KY, June 8-11, 2026, State Competition. Travel by school bus.
6. HES, 3rd Grade, Evansville, IN, October 28, 2025, Thunderbolt Education Day. Travel by school bus.
7. JMMS, 8th Grade, Evansville, IN, May 1, 2026, End of year trip. Travel by school bus.
8. JSES, 1st Grade, Evansville, IN, October 22, 2025, Education field trip. Travel by school bus.
9. MNHHS, Volleyball, Clarksville, TN, October 3, 2025, Game. Travel by school bus.

It is recommended the Board approve to pay the following invoice(s).

1. Mak Steel Services, LLC, $18,132.00, structural steel for the new central board office renovation, to be 
    paid from BG23-121.
2. Meuth Construction Supply, Inc, $4,410.00, material for the new central board office renovation, to be
    paid from BG23-121.
3. Garmong Construction Services, $404,057.23, construction services for the new central board office
    renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
4. Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc., $3,176.75, engineering services for the new central
    office renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
5. Thermal Balance, Inc., $1,170.00, testing and balancing services for the new central board office
    renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
6. Performance Commissioning Agency, $1,500.00, services for the new central board office renovation, to
    be paid from BG23-121.
7. LE Gregg Associates, $9,542.60, geotechnical services for the Southside/South Middle renovation, to be
    paid from BG23-030.

It is recommended the Board approve for schools to apply for grant(s).

1.   GES, PTA,  Bayer Fund, Explore STEM Through Interactive Family Experiences at a Science Festival,
      amount undetermined, to be used to help families explore activities and careers in STEM, hosting
      hands-on science experiments that bring students and families together.
2.   HCCHS FFA, Better Days through Better Ways Grant, $1,000.00, to be used to purchase food
      production supplies and used on sustainability projects.
3.   HCCHS, FFA, Fall/Spring Jacket Grant, $85.00, to be used to help students purchase jackets.
4.   HCCHS, FFA, Fall/Spring SAE Launch Grant, $100.00-$500.00 per student, to be used for 
      establishment of/growing SAE projects.
5.   HCCHS, FFA, Star Plaque Reimbursement, $100.00, to be used for star awards.
6.   HCCHS, FFA, Ag Innovation & Ag Achiever, $10,000.00, to be used to build a fence around the school
      garden to prevent wildlife from destroying crops.
7.   HCCHS, FFA, FFA Camp Scholarship, $100.00, to be used to help students with camp expenses.
8.   HCCHS, FFA, Equine Field Trip Grant, $500.00, to be used to help fund field trips.
9.   HCCHS, FFA, Shark Tank Grant, $1,000.00-$5,000.00, to be used for the growth of a student's
      SAE project.
10. HCCHS, HCCTC, MNHHS, FY26 CTE Innovation and Support RFA Grant, up to $100,000.00, to be used
      for supporting innovation in new or emerging career fields.
11. SSES, Music Education Grant, amount undetermined, to be used for the music program.
12. WBES, TVA STEM Award Program, amount undetermined, to be used for STEM projects pertaining
      to the environment, energy, economic and career development, or community problem solving.
13. District Wide, CEDAR Coal Grant, $3,000.00, to be used for classroom instruction/field trips regarding 
      the coal industry.
14. District Office, Kentucky Local Records Program Grant, amount undetermined, to be used to digitize 
      paper records, secure historical student documents, and ensure compliance with state and federal
      requirements.

It is recommended the Board approve the following activity fundraiser(s).

1.    District Wide, Celebrate Literacy Hopkins County, Sponsorships, proceeds will be used to purchase
       children's books for annual book giveaways.
2.    District Wide, Donations, proceeds will be used for HCS Family Resource Centers.
3.    GES, Kindergarten, T-Shirt Sales, proceeds will be used for kindergarten students.
4.    GES, Second Grade, Cookbooks, proceeds will be used for second grade students.
5.    GES, Academic Team, Double Good Popcorn, proceeds will be used for the academic team.
6.    GES, PTA, Paint a Block, proceeds will be used for student needs.
7.    GES, PTA, Reading for Education, proceeds will be used for student needs.
8.    HCCTC, CTC Media, Business program, print/digital materials, laser-engraving and vinyl decals, 
       proceeds will be used for students in the programs of Business, SkillsUSA, and FBLA.
9.    HES, PTA, Fall Festival, proceeds will be used for student needs.
10.  HES, PTA, Glow Party, proceeds will be used for student needs.
11.  HES, PTA, Candy Bar, proceeds will be used for student needs.
12.  HES, PTA, T-shirt Sales, proceeds will be used for student supplies and staff needs.
13.  HES, PTA, VIP Dance, proceeds will be used for teacher appreciation week.
14.  HES, PTA, Cupid Grams, proceeds will be used for student/school needs.
15.  HES, PTA, Boo Grams, proceeds will be used for student/school needs.
16.  HES, Library, Scholastic Book Fair, proceeds will be used for library books, stem supplies and
       technology.
17.  HES, House System, Fall/Spring Pictures, proceeds will be used for student incentives and rewards.
18.  JMMS, PTO, Fall T-Shirt Sales, proceeds will be used for student and staff needs.
19.  JMMS, PTO, Restaurant Drive, proceeds will be used for student and staff needs.
20.  JMMS, PTO, October Dance, proceeds will be used for student and staff needs.
21.  JMMS, PTO, Pep Rally/School Spirit items, proceeds will be used for student and staff needs.
22.  JMMS, PTO, School Spirit Sales, proceeds will be used for student and staff needs.
23.  JMMS, PTO, Candy Gram, proceeds will be used for student and staff needs.
24.  JMMS, PTO, Restaurant Drive(Winter), proceeds will be used for student and staff needs.
25.  JMMS, PTO, Pep Rally/School Spirit items(Winter), proceeds will be used for student and staff needs.
26.  JMMS, PTO, February Dance, proceeds will be used for student and staff needs.
27.  JMMS, PTO, Spring Accessory Sale items, proceeds will be used for student and staff needs.
28.  JMMS, PTO, Spring T-Shirt Sale, proceeds will be used for student and staff needs.
29.  JMMS, PTO, Spring Restaurant Percentage, proceeds will be used for student and staff needs.
30.  JMMS, Athletic, Concession, proceeds will be used for athletics.
31.  JMMS, House Committee, Deck the Halls with Friendship, proceeds will be used for student and staff
       needs.
32.  JMMS, House Committee, Spring Dance, proceeds will be used to support student and staff needs.
33.  JMMS, House Committee, House Merch., proceeds will be used to support student and staff needs.
34.  JMMS, House Committee, Lucky Desk Buddies, proceeds will be used to support student and staff
       needs.
35.  JSES, FRYSC, Rack Room Shoe Fit Program, proceeds will be used for student needs.
36.  PES, General, Donations, proceeds will be used to purchase playground equipment and make updates.
37.  SHMS, PTA, Candy Cane Grams, proceeds will be used for student rewards.
38.  SHMS, PTA, Winter Formal, proceeds will be used for student rewards, activities, and school   
       enhancements.
39.  SHMS, PTA, Hat Day, proceeds will be used for student rewards, activities, and school enhancements.
40.  SHMS, PTA, 50/50 Drawing, proceeds will be used for student rewards, activities, and school
       enhancements.
41.  SHMS, PTA, Double Good Popcorn Sales, proceeds will be used for student rewards, activities, and 
       school enhancements.
42.  SSES, FRYSC, Spirit/Treat Cart, proceeds will be used to assist students/families in need.
43.  SSES, FRYSC, Christmas Grams, proceeds will be used to assist students/families in need.
44.  WBES, Library, Scholastic Book Fair, proceeds will be used to promote reading.
45.  WBES, General, Skate time, proceeds will be used for student needs.
46.  WHS, PTO, Spirit Wear, proceeds will be used for student supplies, rewards, and school events.
47.  WHS, PTO, Fall Silent Auction, proceeds will be used for student supplies, rewards, and school events.
48.  WHS, PTO, Concession Stand, proceeds will be used for student rewards, and programs/assemblies.
49.  WHS, PTO, Fall Festival, proceeds will be used for student rewards, school events, supplies, and
       programs/assemblies.

     

It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 District School Safety and Resiliency ACT Trauma Informed Approach Plan.

• KDE Trauma-Informed Plan--Hopkins County Schools 2025-2026

It is recommended the Board approve the Service Agreement with Final Forms for the 2025-2026 School Year for Sports Physicals at West Hopkins School.

• FinalForms_Agreement_Schools_USA_2425 (43)
• West Hopkins Middle School (add-on). Nebo, KY - ATH

It is recommended the Board approve to declare old textbooks at Hopkins County Central High School as surplus.

• Textbooks in G

It is recommended the Board approve of Memorandum of Agreement between Hopkins County Schools and the West Kentucky Archery Complex for the 2025-2026 School Year.

• MOA for Archery Complex

It is recommended the Board approve of Memorandum of Understanding between Hopkins County Schools and Kentucky Sports Factory with annual review for the next five (5) years.

• MOU KSF-Hopkins County Schools - Updated 8.26.25

It is recommended the Board approve of Clinical Practice Agreement with Georgetown College Education Department for placement of practicum students for the 2025-2026 School Year.

• Hopkins Co. GC Signed copy

It is recommended the Board approve to Advertise for Bids on a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4 custom crew cab Pick Up Truck for the District Technology Department.

• Advertisement Specifications - Tech Truck Sept2025

It is recommended the Board approve of Clinical Agreement with Asbury University for placement of practicum students for the 2025-2026 School Year.

• Hopkins County Asbury September 2025

It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 tax rates:

2025-26 real estate property tax rates of 68.2 cents per $100 (5.6 cents per $100 will go to the building fund to participate in the FSPK program), 25-26 personal property rate of 68.2 cents per $100, 25-26 motor vehicle tax rate of 54.7 cents per $100. Recommendation to exempt aircraft from taxation as defined in KRS 132.200(18) and exempt watercraft from taxation as defined in KRS 132.200(19). This rate is not subject to hearing or recall.

It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 tax rates:

2025-26 real estate property tax rates of 68.2 cents per $100 (5.6 cents per $100 will go to the building fund to participate in the FSPK program), 25-26 personal property rate of 68.2 cents per $100, 25-26 motor vehicle tax rate of 54.7 cents per $100. Recommendation to exempt aircraft from taxation as defined in KRS 132.200(18) and exempt watercraft from taxation as defined in KRS 132.200(19). This rate is not subject to hearing or recall,

Review of personnel changes that have been made by the Superintendent since August 18, 2025.

• Board Report for Sept. 8, 2025

Review Board Meeting Dates

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.

It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on September 22, 2025.

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on September 22, 2025,