1.
Call to Order
Board Chair Price Smith called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
3.
Agenda Adopted
The adoption of agenda with the deletion of item 9.F.
Order #491 - Motion Passed: The adoption of agenda as amended to delete item 9. F. passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Farrah Pruitt.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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4.
Awards and Recognitions
ALES 5th Grade
AARP Grandparent Writing Essay Contest Winner
ALES 4th District Chorus Participants
5th Graders:
- Aiden Boster
- Aleeah Rosenberry
- Marti Williams
- Alivia Smith
- Ryan Whitlow
4th Graders
- Ruby Carter
- Allyson Hornback
ALES Academic Team
Ella Lobb
Member of District Championship FPS
4th in District - Written Composition
Member of Language Arts Team
Kinley Brown
Member of District Championship FPS
3rd in District - Written Composition
Evelyn Hall
Member of Written Composition Team
Isabelle Hoffman
Member of District Championship FPS
Member of District Championship Quick Recall
Member of 3rd Place Regional Quick Recall
3rd in District Arts/Humanities
Maya Hoffman
Member of District Championship FPS
Member of District Championship Quick Recall
Member of 3rd Place Regional Quick Recall
Hunter Bratcher
Member of District Championship Quick Recall
Member of 3rd Place Regional Quick Recall
Member of Social Studies Team
2nd in District- Math Assessment
3rd in Region - Math Assessment
Ruby Carter
Member of District Championship Quick Recall
Member of 3rd Place Regional Quick Recall
Member of Language Arts Team
4th in District - Math Assessment
Evan Mattingly
Member of District Championship Quick Recall
Member of 3rd Place Regional Quick Recall
2nd in District - Science Assessment
Ezra Fortier
Member of District Championship Quick Recall
Member of 3rd Place Regional Quick Recall
Member of Arts/Humanities Team
5th in District - Science Assessment
Zane Seidl
Member of District Championship Quick Recall
Member of 3rd Place Regional Quick Recall
Member of Science Team
Member of Math Team
Joel Hinton
Member of District Championship Quick Recall
Member of 3rd Place Regional Quick Recall
Member of Math Team
1st in District - Social Studies Assessment
2nd in Region- Social Studies Assessment
Wyatt Henderson
Member of District Championship Quick Recall
Member of 3rd Place Regional Quick Recall
4th in District - Social Studies
Logan Riggs
Member of District Championship Quick Recall
Member of 3rd Place Regional Quick Recall
3rd in District - Social Studies Assessment
1st in Region - Social Studies Assessment
Ashlyn Frank
Member of District Championship Quick Recall
Member of 3rd Place Regional Quick Recall
Member of Math Team
2nd in District - Language Arts Assessment
4th in Region - Language Arts assessment
Addison Noel
Member of District Championship Quick Recall
Member of 3rd Place Regional Quick Recall
Member of Arts/Humanities Team
3rd in District - Language Arts Assessment
5th in Region - Language Arts Assessment
Adelyne Dixon
Member of District Championship Quick Recall
Member of 3rd Place Regional Quick Recall
2nd in District - Arts/Humanities Assessment
4th in Region - Arts/Humanities Assessment
Alexia Yates
Member of District Championship Quick Recall
Member of 3rd Place Regional Quick Recall
5th in District - Language Arts Assessment
1st in Region - Language Arts Assessment
4th in District - Arts/Humanities Assessment
3rd in Region - Arts/Humanities Assessment
Amos Caven
Member of District Quick Championship Quick Recall
Member of 3rd Place Regional Quick Recall
Member of Science Team
Cameron Merriman
Member of District Championship Quick Recall
Member of 3rd Place Regional Quick Recall
Member of Language Arts Team
Member of Math Team
Jesse Barton
Member of District Championship Quick Recall
Member of 3rd Place Regional Quick Recall
Member of Language Arts Team
Member of Arts/Humanities Team
Westyn Thompson
Member of Science Team
Member of Math Team
5.
Personnel
CERTIFIED RESIGNATIONS
Velkis Calarco - LCHS - Spanish Teacher (EOY)
Jonathan Kessler - ALES - Special Ed Teacher (03/22/24)
Tabi Smith - LCMS - Special Ed Teacher (04/12/24)
Jorge Venegas - LCHS - Information Technology Teacher (EOY)
CLASSIFIED RESIGNATIONS
Tim Dudley - LCMS - Instructional Assistant (03/25/24) (Remain as a Substitute Teacher)
Gary Milby - LCHS - Custodian/Bus Driver (03/29/24)
Ellee Price - HES - Part Time Instructional Assistant (03/29/24)
Preslie Tucker - POCS - Instructional Assistant (EOY)
LWOP
Kristy Cambron - LCHS - 3.5 Days
Carrie Kessler - DIST - 16.5 Days
China Pearman - LCHS - 2.5 Days
Preslie Tucker - POCS - 1 Day
Sue Williamson - ALES - 1 Day
COACH HIRES
Jaron Brooks - LCHS- Girls’ Assistant Track Coach
COACH RESIGNATIONS
Caleb Canter - LCHS - Assistant Football Coach
TRANSFERS
Heather Blackwell - LCHS Transfer from English Teacher to Library Media Specialist (FY2425)
Ashley Carter - LCHS Biology Teacher to LCMS - Science Teacher (FY2425)
STUDENT WORKERS
Erica Vittitoe - LCMS - Student Food Service Worker
6.
Communications
- Audience Comments
- Board Comments / Updates
7.
Reports
8.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda
Order #492 - Motion Passed: Approval of Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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8.A.
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
8.B.
Claims as Presented
8.C.
Treasurer’s Report (KC / GF / LCSNP /MUNIS Balance Sheet / Budget Report /Monthly Report / Year to Date Budget Report)
8.D.
Fundraising Requests
8.E.
Field Trip Requests
9.
Action Agenda
9.A.
Approval of Special Inspections Vendor for LaRue County CHAMP Project - Jessica Castenir/WL Miller
Please find attached the proposal summary for Special Inspections for the LaRue Athletics Upgrades Project-BG24-031. Based on the cost, personnel proposed, and the scope of work to be performed, RossTarrant Architects is recommending that Solid Ground be awarded the Special Inspections and Construction Materials Testing. Please note that Alternate #4 and Alternate #5 were accepted in the project and thus the Special Inspections contract will include these items.
Approve Solid Ground the award for the Special Inspections and Construction Materials Testing for the LaRue County CHAMP Project.
Order #493 - Motion Passed: Approve Solid Ground the award for the Special Inspections and Construction Materials Testing for the LaRue County CHAMP Project. passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Dawn Conner.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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9.B.
Consideration and Approval of Pay Application 09 for the Hodgenville Elementary School HVAC Renovation project, BG#22-201 - Jessica Castenir/WL Miller
Knight's Mechanical has submitted final pay application #9 for payment in the amount of $122,355.20 for the Hodgenville Elementary School HVAC Renovation project #22-201. Final pay app is attached for reference.
The approval to pay Application #9 for $122,355.20 to Knight's Mechanical for the Hodgenville Elementary School HVAC Renovation project #22-201
Order #494 - Motion Passed: The approval to pay Application #9 for $122,355.20 to Knight's Mechanical for the Hodgenville Elementary School HVAC Renovation project #22-201 passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Farrah Pruitt.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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9.C.
Consideration and Approval of the BG4 for the Hodgenville Elementary School HVAC project, BG#22-201 - Jessica Castenir/William Miller
Consideration/Approval of the BG4 for the Hodgenville Elementary School HVAC project, BG#22-201:
Summary of the Hodgenville Elementary School HVAC project:
Original Contract Amount (Knights Mech): $1,996,150.00
Net Total Change Orders: $954.10
Direct Purchase Order Total (Thermal Equip): $703,850.00
Total Cost of Construction: $2,700,954.10
The approval of the BG4 for the Hodgenville Elementary School HVAC project, BG#22-201.
Order #495 - Motion Passed: The approval of the BG4 for the Hodgenville Elementary School HVAC project, BG#22-201. passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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9.D.
Open Bids for Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving of Gravel Parking Lot Hodgenville Elementary School - William Miller
HOT-MIX ASPHALT PAVING OF GRAVEL PARKING LOT
HODGENVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Bid Received from Powell’s Asphalt Sealing and Striping on 04/08/2024 at 9:59 a.m.
- Bid Received from Scotty’s Contracting & Stone LLC on 4/8/2024 at 11:38 a.m.
Bids opened and reviewed. No action taken.
9.E.
Award Bid for Crack Repair, Sealcoat and Stripe LaRue County High School Parking - WL Miller
The recommendation is to award the bid for Crack Repair, Sealcoat and Stripe at LaRue County High School to Powell's Asphalt Sealing
Award the bid for Crack Repair, Sealcoat and Stripe at LaRue County High School to Powell's Asphalt Sealing as recommended
Order #496 - Motion Passed: Award the bid for Crack Repair, Sealcoat and Stripe at LaRue County High School to Powell's Asphalt Sealing as recommended passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Dawn Conner.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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9.F.
Award Bid for Auditorium Upgrades - WL Miller
The recommendation is to award the bid for Auditorium Upgrades to JCA Media LLC.
Item deleted from agenda. No action taken.
9.G.
Donation for Junior Field Trip - Justin Craft
Southeast DME has donated $1280 toward the funding of one bus on a junior good faith rewards trip.
Accept donation from Southeast DME in the amount of $1280 toward the funding of one bus on a junior good faith rewards trip
Order #497 - Motion Passed: Accept donation from Southeast DME in the amount of $1280 toward the funding of one bus on a junior good faith rewards trip passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Farrah Pruitt.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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9.H.
UofL MOU - David Raleigh/Amanda Reed
The University of Louisville (UofL) has requested to partner with LaRue County Schools (LCS) to provide a College Readiness Coach beginning April 16, 2024 through July 31, 2025. The addition of this part-time position will be at the expense of UofL and will not require any funding from LCS.
The Memorandum of Understanding has been reviewed and approved by Tom Claycomb, board attorney, and is attached for your review.
Approval of the MOU between UofL and LCS to provide a College Readiness coach through July 31, 2025
Order #498 - Motion Passed: Approval of the MOU between UofL and LCS to provide a College Readiness coach through July 31, 2025 passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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9.I.
Continuation Grant for Regional Collaboratives - Karen Ward
Request to submit the 2024-2026 Continuation Grant for Regional Collaboratives.
Background: In 2019, the Early Childhood Advisory Council voted to merge the community early childhood councils to form Regional Collaboratives. These regional partnerships are based upon geographic location and align with Kentucky’s 10 workforce areas. Collectively, the Regional Collaboratives are referred to as the Kentucky Network of Regional Collaboratives, which is led by the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
Community Early Childhood Councils are being referred to as Regional Collaboratives in the application and the terms are interchangeable. There was an evaluation study completed that identified benefits for the regional model, which included:
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Leverage new funding
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Cross-sector engagement
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Peer-to-peer support opportunities
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Training and Technical Assistance
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Evidence-Based Family Engagement Models
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Data Collection and Analysis and General Data Literacy
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Having the opportunity to move from one day activities to long-term behavior change.
Regional Collaboratives are tasked with uniting organizations in local communities to address needs during the critical early years of a child’s life. The Kentucky Regional Collaborative Network:
1. Aligns birth-5 programs and strategies, reduces duplication, and leverages additional resources to ensure children in their community have a strong start.
2. Collaborates with the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS) on Early Childhood Profiles to connect prevention services along the birth-5 pathway to increase access and opportunity.
3. Invests in data-driven solutions through local innovation and decision-making to grow Kentucky’s Bright Spots.
4. Effects change to make measurable progress toward locally defined community-wide goals.
The award range is up to $26,000 for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026. Funding will be released incrementally throughout the two-year grant cycle as determined by the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood based and set forth in the contract with the Regional Collaborative grant recipient.
Approve the submission of the Continuation Grant for Regional Collaboratives
Order #499 - Motion Passed: Approve the submission of the Continuation Grant for Regional Collaboratives passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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9.J.
Operation Round Up Grant - Savannah Boone
Operation Round up grants are generally awarded to non-profit, civic or community-based organizations that demonstrate a commitment to enhance the quality of life in Hardin, LaRue and surrounding counties. Grant funding will not exceed $10,000 annually to any group or organization. The special education department at LaRue County Schools would like to apply for a grant through Operation Round Up to fund more inclusive playground equipment at Hodgenville Elementary School. This will allow our students with disabilities to play with their non-disabled peers in a meaningful way. Specifically, we would like to purchase playground equipment which meets our students' sensory regulation needs.
Approve the request to apply for the Operation Round Up Grant.
Order #500 - Motion Passed: Approve the request to apply for the Operation Round Up Grant. passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Dawn Conner.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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9.K.
Memorandum of Agreement with Elizabethtown Schools-Project SEARCH - Savannah Boone
Project SEARCH is an optional 5th year program in which students with an IEP can go to a job site and receive instruction in work related skills and life skills. Our local Project SEARCH site is located at Baptist Health Hardin. This agreement would allow LaRue County students to participate in this program alongside students from Elizabethtown High School. The specific details of the agreement are outlined in the attached MOA.
LaRue County Schools and Elizabethtown Independent Schools would like to enter into an agreement to send students to work as interns at Baptist Health Hardin through the Project SEARCH program. The attached MOA would apply to the 24-25 school year and would be re-evaluated annually.
Approve the memorandum of agreement between Elizabethtown High School and LaRue County High School for Project SEARCH.
Order #501 - Motion Passed: Approve the memorandum of agreement between Elizabethtown High School and LaRue County High School for Project SEARCH. passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Farrah Pruitt.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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9.L.
Technology Plan 2024-2025 - Freddie Newby
Technology Plan is reviewed and updated annually.
Approve the 2024-2025 Technology Plan
Order #502 - Motion Passed: Approve the 2024-2025 Technology Plan passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Dawn Conner.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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9.M.
CDIP Phase 4 Diagnostics - Amanda Reed
The Comprehensive District Improvement Plan requires three diagnostics to be completed and approved annually by May 1. This is "phase 4" of the CDIP requirements. A separate file is attached for each diagnostic.
1. English Learner Plan: No changes were needed for 23-24.
2. Continuation of Learning Plan: This is our NTI plan for 24-25 school year. No changes.
3. Professional Development Plan: The PD plan is updated annually to reflect current needs.
Approve the CDIP Phase 4 diagnostics as presented
Order #503 - Motion Passed: Approve the CDIP Phase 4 diagnostics as presented passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Dawn Conner.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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9.N.
Summer Feeding Pay - Stephanie Utley
We have consistently had trouble finding food service employees to work during the summer for the past two years, forcing us to rely heavily on volunteers. Increasing the pay during the summer months will help to recruit employees to work allowing us to keep the program operational.
The Board authorize the Nutrition Staff to be paid an additional $5/hr on top of their regular hourly rate, for Summer Feeding 2024.
Order #504 - Motion Passed: The Board authorize the Nutrition Staff to be paid an additional $5/hr on top of their regular hourly rate, for Summer Feeding 2024. passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Dawn Conner.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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9.O.
Calendar Amendment - Eric Allen
Spring state testing week is scheduled for May 6-10. To ensure ample time for accommodated and make-up tests, we propose designating Friday, May 10 as a full instructional day. To balance instructional time, we also suggest making Wednesday, May 22, the last day of school for students, an early release day.
Designate Friday, May 10 as a full instructional day and Wednesday, May 22 as an early release day
Order #505 - Motion Passed: Designate Friday, May 10 as a full instructional day and Wednesday, May 22 as an early release day passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Dawn Conner.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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9.P.
Board Attorney Contract - Jessica Castenir
The four year agreement between the LaRue County BOE and Claycomb Law Office is attached for your review.
The monthly retainer amount is $300, and the hourly rate is $200 (an increase from $150).
The approval of the agreement between the LaRue County BOE and Claycomb Law Office, PLLC for legal services to be rendered by the Attorney to LaRue County BOE on an ongoing basis
Order #506 - Motion Passed: The approval of the agreement between the LaRue County BOE and Claycomb Law Office, PLLC for legal services to be rendered by the Attorney to LaRue County BOE on an ongoing basis passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Farrah Pruitt.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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9.Q.
Bank Depository - Jessica Castenir
Magnolia Bank's original contract was a two-year contract for the LaRue County Board of Education's bank depository which expired on June 30, 2023. The contract has the option to renew if mutually agreed upon by both parties for an additional two, one year terms. Magnolia Bank's current contract is for +37 Basis Points difference in the 91-day T-bill interest rate with a guaranteed interest rate of .61%.
Magnolia Bank has agreed to renew the current agreement for another two, one year terms with no changes.
Please see the attached letters for both one year terms.
Approval of the two, one year renewals of the Bank Depository contract with Magnolia Bank
Order #507 - Motion Passed: Approval of the two, one year renewals of the Bank Depository contract with Magnolia Bank passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Ashley Reding.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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9.R.
Final SBDM Allocations for 2024-2025 - Jessica Castenir
702 KAR 3:246 requires local districts to provide school councils a final allocation by May 1st for school staffing for the next fiscal year. The District’s board staffing policy is contained in board policy & procedures 02.4331; the policy is not to change for school year 2024-2025. Attached are SBDM Allocations for school year 2024-2025, presented at a 24:1 student/staff ratio.
The approval of the Final SBDM Allocations for FY2025 and approve the staffing policy to a 24:1 ratio for grades kindergarten through twelve
Order #508 - Motion Passed: The approval of the Final SBDM Allocations for FY2025 and approve the staffing policy to a 24:1 ratio for grades kindergarten through twelve passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Dawn Conner.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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9.S.
SBDM FY2024 Section 6 Funds - Jessica Castenir
Approval for each School Based Decision Making Council to carry unexpended FY2024 Budget amounts forward to FY2025 SBDM Budgets. Maximum amount to carry forward will be 20% of the original FY2024 Budget.
The approval for each School Based Decision Making Council to carry unexpended FY2024 Budget amounts forward to FY2025 SBDM Budgets. Maximum amount to carry forward will be 20% of the original FY2024 Budget.
Order #509 - Motion Passed: The approval for each School Based Decision Making Council to carry unexpended FY2024 Budget amounts forward to FY2025 SBDM Budgets. Maximum amount to carry forward will be 20% of the original FY2024 Budget. passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Farrah Pruitt.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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9.T.
Adjourn to Closed Session per KRS 61.810(k) for discussion of Superintendent Evaluation
The motion to adjourn to Closed Session per KRS 61.810(k) for discussion of Superintendent Evaluation
Order #510 - Motion Passed: The motion to adjourn to Closed Session per KRS 61.810(k) for discussion of Superintendent Evaluation passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Joanna Hinton.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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9.U.
Reconvene in Open Session
The motion to reconvene in open session
Order #511 - Motion Passed: The motion to reconvene in open session passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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10.
Adjournment
The adjournment of this meeting of the LaRue County Board of Education
Order #512 - Motion Passed: The adjournment of this meeting of the LaRue County Board of Education passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Dawn Conner.
Price Smith
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Yes
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Farrah Pruitt
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Yes
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Joanna Hinton
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Yes
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Ashley Reding
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Yes
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Dawn Conner
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Yes
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