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1.
CALL TO ORDER
Nicholas Foster, Chair, will call the meeting to order.
1.A.
Pledge; Moment of Silence; Mission Statement--Unite as one team to learn and inspire.
Board members will lead the pledge to the flag.
1.B.
Adoption of Agenda
It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board approve the agenda as outlined.
Approval of the agenda as outlined
2.
STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND/OR RECOGNITION
2.A.
Superintendent and Staff
Damon Fleming, Ed.D, Superintendent
Great Futures Start Here Award
Kacey Evans, Guidance Counselor, Grapevine Elementary School
Allison Starks, Math Teacher, Hopkins County Central High School
3.
STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A.
School Calendar
OPENING DAY FOR STAFF
August 11, 2026
FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS
August 12, 2026
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
August 3, 2026
August 4, 2026
August 5, 2026
August 6, 2026
4.
COMMUNICATION
4.A.
Public Comment
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)
It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board approve the consent items as listed.
Approval of the listed consent items
5.A.
Approval of Minutes, Bills, and Salaries
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of June 15, 2026, board meeting and June 22, 2026, special called board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of July 2026.
5.B.
Approval of Treasurer's Report
It is recommended the Board approve the Treasurer's report for the month of June 2026.
5.C.
Approval of Leaves of Absence
It is recommended the Board approve the following leaves of absence.
None
5.D.
Approval of Out of District/Overnight Trips
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.
None
5.E.
Approval of KETS Payment of Invoice(s)
It is recommended the Board pay the following invoices from Kentucky Technology Trust Fund (KETS).
1. PC Solutions & Integrations, Inc, $173,596.86, E-Rate hardware for district.
2. PC Solutions & Integrations, Inc, $1,520.47, software license, core switch.
5.F.
Approval of Payment of Invoice(s)
It is recommended the Board approve to pay the following invoice(s).
1. LE Gregg Associates, $5,803.40, geotechnical exploration for Southside/South Hopkins Middle School
Renovation project, to be paid from BG23-030.
2. Trane, $25,108.20, equipment for the Southside/South Hopkins Middle School Renovation Project, to
be paid from BG23-030.
3. Architectural Sales, $123,013.68, hardware for the Southside/South Hopkins Middle School Renovation
Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
4. Meuth Construction, $16,885.50, concrete for Southside/South Hopkins Middle School Renovation
Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
5. Dubois County Block & Brick, Inc, $11,021.75, block for the Southside/South Hopkins Middle School
Renovation Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
6. Winsupply, $7,722.56, plumbing fixtures for the Southside/South Hopkins Middle School Renovation
Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
7. Mak Steel Services, $560,412.50, structural steel for the Southside/South Hopkins Middle School
Renovation Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
8. Danco Construction, $228,993.74, construction services for the Southside/South Hopkins Middle
School Renovation Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
9. GeoSurfaces, Inc, $2,027,354.40, construction services for the Hopkins County Field and Turf
Improvement Project, to be paid from BG26-232.
10. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $800.68, professional services for the Hopkins County New
Central Office Renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
11. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $13,505.63, professional services for the Southside/South Middle
School Renovation Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
12. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $121,000.00, professional services for the Hopkins County Field
and Track Improvements Project, to be paid from BG26-232.
5.G.
Approval to Apply for Grants
It is recommended the Board approve for schools to apply for grant(s).
1. MNHHS FFA, FFA Camp Grant, $500.00, proceeds will be used on Hometown Heroes event.
2. MNHHS FFA, Living to Serve Grant, $1,500.00, proceeds will be used to purchase items for the garden food
project, using produce raised by school for community food drive.
5.H.
Approval of School Activity Fundraiser(s)
It is recommended the Board approve the following activity fundraiser(s).
1. SSE, PTO, T-shirt sales, proceeds will be used for students on Kentucky Kids Day.
2. SSE, PTO, T-shirt sales, proceeds will be used to purchase shirts for students for Kentucky Kids Day.
3. SSE, PTO, PTO Fees, proceeds will be used for student needs.
4. SSE, PTO, Penny Wars, proceeds will be used to purchase snow cones for students on Kentucky Kids Day.
5. SSE, PTO, Business Sponsorships, proceeds will be used for student needs.
6. SSE, PTO, Fall Festival, proceeds will be used for student needs.
7. SSE, PTO, Mummy & Me, Monster Mash Bash, proceeds will be used for student needs.
8. SSE, PTO, Santa's Workshop, proceeds will be used for student needs.
9. SSE, PTO, Daddy/Daughter Dance, proceeds will be used for student needs.
10. SSE, PTO, XOXO Delivery, proceeds will be used for student needs during testing week.
5.I.
Approval of Contract with Hopkins County Health Department for School Nurses for the 2026-2027 School Year
It is recommended the Board approve contract with Hopkins County Health Department for school nurses for the 2026-2027 school year.
5.J.
Approve of Change Order No. 2 for the Hopkins County Field Turf and Track Improvements Project BG26-232.
It is recommended the Board approve Change Order No. 2 for the Hopkins County Field Turf and Track Improvements Project BG26-232.
5.K.
Approval of 2025-2026 Donations
It is recommended the Board approve 2025-2026 donations.
5.L.
Approval of Shortened School Day/Week for Students with Disabilities
It is recommended the Board approve shortened school day/week for students with disabilitiesS
5.M.
Approval of the 2026-2027 Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline
It is recommended the Board approve the 2026-2027 Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline.
5.N.
Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Murray State University for the Psychology Certification Preparation Program
It is recommended the Board approve Memorandum of Agreement with Murray State University for the Psychology Certification Preparation Program, Lindsey Bottoms and Bailey Woodward.
5.O.
Approval of Clinical Practice Agreement with Georgetown College Education Department for Placement of Practicum Students for the 2026-2027 School Year
It is recommended the Board approve Clinical Practice Agreement with Georgetown College Education Department for placement of practicum students for the 2026-2027 School Year.
5.P.
Approval of the Change Order No. 13 for the Auxiliary Gyms/Storm Shelters Project BG22-408
It is recommended the Board approve Change Order No. 13 for the Auxiliary Gyms/Storm Shelters Project BG22-408.
5.Q.
Approval of the 2026-2027 Certified Evaluation Plan for Teachers and Other Professionals
It is recommended the Board approve the 2026-2027 Certified Evaluation Plan for Teachers and Other Professionals.
5.R.
Approval of the 2026-2027 Certified Evaluation Plan for Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors and Certified Coordinators
It is recommended the Board approve the 2026-2027 Certified Evaluation Plan for Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors and Certified Coordinators.
5.S.
Approval of the 2026-2027 Employee Handbooks
It is recommended the Board approve the 2026-2027 Employee Handbooks.
5.T.
Approval to Create Permanent Substitute Teacher Position - Job Class 3099
It is recommended the Board approve to create Permanent Substitute Teacher Position - Job Class 3099.
6.
STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A.
Personnel
Review of personnel changes that have been made by the Superintendent since June 15, 2026.
7.
CLOSED SESSION PER KRS 61-810
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.
Approval to enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810, subsection (1)c, discussion of proposed or pending litigation,
8.
OPEN SESSION
It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board return to Open Session.
Motion to return to OPEN SESSION,
9.
BOARD CALENDAR
Review Board Meeting Dates
Monday, August 3, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, August 17, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, September 21, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, October 19, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, November 2, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, November 16, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, December 14, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on August 3, 2026.
Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on August 3, 2026,
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