Hopkins County
May 18, 2026 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
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Nicholas Foster, 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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Damon Fleming, Ed. D, Superintendent 

Great Futures Start Here Award
Donna Potts, Teacher, Jesse Stuart Elementary School

Presentation of Retirement Gift to the 2026 Retirees

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
May 25, 2026, Memorial Day

MADISONVILLE NORTH HOPKINS GRADUATION
Graduation, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 7:00 p.m.

HOPKINS COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Graduation, Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:00 p.m.

LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
May 21, 2026

CLOSING DAY FOR TEACHERS
May 22, 2026

 
 
 

4. COMMUNICATION
4.A. Public Comment
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Hopkins County Board of Education Policy 01.421 states:
Public comments will be allowed at regular meetings only if the topic is regarding an agenda item. Persons wishing to address the Board must first be recognized by the chairperson. Persons who wish to address an agenda item need to submit the Public Comments Form by noon on the day of the meeting to request to speak at the meeting that evening.

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 4, 2026, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of May 2026.

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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 April 2026.

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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 #8820, Bus Monitor, Transportation, Extended Disability Leave starting April 16, 2026.
2. Employee #5658, Teacher, HCCHS, Return to Work from FMLA beginning with 1/2 days on May 8, 2026.
3. Employee #6142, Custodial Supervisor, PES, FMLA starting on May 11, 2026 not to exceed twelve (12)
   weeks.

5.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. HCCHS, Boys Basketball, Lexington, KY, Friday, June 12, 2026 - Sunday, June 14, 2026, games. Travel
    by school vehicle.
2. HCCHS, FFA, Hardinsburg, KY, Monday, July 13, 2026 - Friday, July 17, 2026, leadership development.
    Travel by school bus.
3. HCCHS, Girls Tennis, Bowling Green, KY, Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - Wednesday, May 20, 2026, KHSAA
    semi-state tournament. Travel by school vehicle.
4. HCCTC, FBLA, Antonio, TX, Sunday, June 28, 2026 -Friday, July 3, 2026, national conference. Travel by school
    vehicle.
5. JMMS, BETA, Santa Claus, IN, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, reward trip. Travel by school bus.
6. MNHHS, Boys Basketball, Bowling Green, KY, Thursday, June 4, 2026 - Saturday, June 6, 2026, games.
    Travel by school vehicle.
7. MNHHS, Cheer, Lexington, KY, Sunday, July 19, 2026 - Wednesday, July 22, 2026, camp. Travel by
    school bus.
8. MNHHS, Boys Soccer, Lexington, KY, Friday, July 24, 2026 - Saturday, July 25, 2026, camp. Travel by
    school bus.
9. MNHHS,  Girls Soccer, Lexington, Ky, Friday, July 24, 2026 - Saturday, July 25, 2026, camp. Travel by
    school bus.

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.   Performance Commissioning Agency, $8,000.00, commissioning services for the new Central Office 
      Renovation Project, to be paid from BG23-121.
2.   Thermal Balance, Inc., $9,000.00, testing services for the new Central Office Renovation Project, to be
      paid from BG23-121.
3.   Hon Co./ Kerr Workplace Solutions, $155,421.52, furniture for new Central Office Renovation Project,
      to be paid from BG23-121.
4.   Anixter, Inc, $225.88, technology for the new Central Office Renovation Project, to be paid from 
      BG23-121.
5.   PC Solutions & Integrations, Inc, $46,126.40, technology for the new Central Office Renovation Project,
      to be paid from BG23-121.
6.   PC Solutions & Integrations, Inc, $1,135.20, WIFI Assurance Bundle for the new Central Office
      Renovation Project, to be paid from BG23-121.
7.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC, $13,505.63, professional services for the Southside/South
      Hopkins School Renovation Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
8.   Kerr Workplace Solutions, $5,640.91, shelving for the new Central Office Renovation Project, to be paid
      from BG23-121.
9.   Anixter, Inc., $581.09, technology for the new Central Office Renovation Project, to be paid from
      BG23-121.
10. LE Gregg Associates, $9,425.25, geotechnical exploration for the Southside/South Middle Renovation
      Project, to be paid from BG23-030

5.F. Approval of Shortened School Day/Week for Students with Disabilities
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It is recommended the Board approve of Shortened School Day/Week for Students with Disabilities.

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5.G. Approval of District Trauma Informed Care Plan
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It is recommended the Board approve of District Trauma Informed Care Plan.

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5.H. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Lakeshore Country Club for the 2026-2027 School Year for the High School Golf Teams
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It is recommended the Board approve Memorandum of Agreement with Lakeshore Country Club for the 2026-2027 School Year for the High School Golf Teams.

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5.I. Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement with Madisonville Country Club for the 2026-2027 School Year for the High School Golf Teams
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It is recommended the Board approve Memorandum of Agreement with Madisonville Country Club for the 2026-2027 School Year for the High School Golf Teams.

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5.J. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between Hopkins County Schools and the West Kentucky Archery Complex for the 2026-2027 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve Memorandum of Agreement between Hopkins County Schools and the West Kentucky Archery Complex for the 2026-2027 School Year.

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5.K. Approval of English Learner Plan(LAU) for the 2026-2027 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve English Learner Plan(LAU) for the 2026-2027 School Year.

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5.L. Approval of 2026-2027 Salary Schedule
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It is recommended the Board approve 2026-2027 Salary Schedule.

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5.M. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Murray State University for Student Internships and Student Practicum in Speech Language Pathology for the 2026-2027 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve of Memorandum of Agreement with Murray State University for Student Internships and Student Practicum in Speech Language Pathology for the 2026-2027 School Year.

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5.N. Approval of Emergency, Adjunct Instructors and Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve to declare an emergency exists for the availability of certified and qualified applicants for substitute teachers, special education teachers, adjunct instructors and teachers for the 2026-2027 school year.  This action will enable the Board to apply to the State Department of Education for re-certification of emergency substitute teachers employed for the 2026-2027 school year, for future adjunct instructors and emergency teachers if necessary to maintain a satisfactory number of qualified teachers and substitutes for the district.
 

5.O. Approval of YMCA Pool Usage Agreement for the 2026-2027 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve of YMCA Pool Usage Agreement for the 2026-2027 School Year.

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5.P. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Madisonville Community College and the Hopkins County Board of Education for the Tennis Court Usage for the 2026-27 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve of Memorandum of Understanding between Madisonville Community College and the Hopkins County Board of Education for the Tennis Court Usage for the 2026-27 School Year.

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5.Q. Approval of Principals' Combined Budgets for the 2026-2027 school year
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It is recommended the Board approve of Principals' Combined Budgets for the 2026-2027 school year.

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5.R. Approval of Tentative Budget for the 2026-2027 school year
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It is recommended the Board approve of Tentative Budget for the 2026-2027 school year

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5.S. Approval of 2026-2027 Bank Contract with First United Bank and Trust Company
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It is recommended the Board approve of 2026-2027 Bank Contract with First United Bank and Trust Company.

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5.T. Approval to Review Petitions Submitted for Early Enrollment to Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 School Year and Take Action Based on Policy 09.121 AP 21.
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It is recommended the Board approve to Review Petitions Submitted for Early Enrollment to Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 School Year and Take Action Based on Policy 09.121 AP 21.

5.U. Approval to Accept Bid for one (1) Excavator W/Rub Tracks, Cab, AC, Angle SP2 with the following specifications for the Hopkins County Board Maintenance Department
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It is recommended the Board approve to Accept Bid for one (1) Excavator W/Rub Tracks, Cab, AC, Angle SP2 with the following specifications for the Hopkins County Board Maintenance Department.

K7915 BKT QA Coupler
K7921 36" AQ Trenching Bucket
K7937B Hydraulic Thumb
K6748 Rear View Camera
24T 24" Tooth Bucket
12T 12" Tooth Bucket
36D 36" Ditching Bucket
KUBEX Kubota 2YR Warranty

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5.V. Approval to Accept Bid for one (1) Compact Track Loader, Cab, AC, Hi Flo W/HYD QA regarding the following specifications for the Hopkins County Board Maintenance Department
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It is recommended the Board approve to Accept Bid for one (1) Compact Track Loader, Cab, AC, Hi Flo W/HYD QA regarding the following specifications for the Hopkins County Board Maintenance Department.

SVL65-2HFWC Compact Track Loader, Cab, AC, HI Flo w/HYD QA
Ap-hd74LLC 74" Heavy Duty low profile, long floor, C edge
KUBEX Kubota 2YR Extended Warranty

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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 4, 2026.

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7. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
Monday, June 1, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, June 15, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.

8. CLOSED SESSION PER KRS 61-810
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board move into CLOSED SESSION, according to KRS 61.810, which meets the requirements for holding CLOSED SESSION and the exceptions to Open Meetings, according to KRS 61.810, subsection (1)c, discussion of proposed or pending litigation.

Recommended Motion

Approval to enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810, which meets the requirements for holding CLOSED SESSION and the exceptions to Open Meetings, according to KRS 61.810, subsection (1)c, discussion of proposed or pending litigation,

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. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on June 1, 2026.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on June 1, 2026,