Board Chair Farrah Pruitt called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

The adoption of agenda

Order #747 - Motion Passed:  The adoption of agenda passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

• Audience Comments

• Board Comments / Updates

• TLC Proficiency Report - DW Cruse
• Communications Report - Caleb Phelps
• Attendance Report - Chris Price
• Strategic Planning Report - Amanda Reed
• Personnel Report - Cindy Dunn
• Superintendent's Activities & Comments
• SBDM Reports     LCHS   LCMS   HES   ALES

Approval of Consent Agenda

Order #748 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

On April 15, 2025 the Board opened proposals for Bank Depository for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.  Only one proposal was received, received from Magnolia Bank.  Details of the proposal are listed below.

Magnolia Bank:

    * offering basis point difference of +6 and a floor rate of 1.61

    * offering free online banking services and will comply with all services requested within the proposal

To accept the proposal from Magnolia Bank for Bank Depository for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027

Order #749 - Motion Passed:  To accept the proposal from Magnolia Bank for Bank Depository for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

Cale Tharp is requesting to renew the sports package agreement between LaRue County Schools and ABE 93.7 for the 2025-26 school year in the amount of $3,600.

The renewal would begin July 1, 2025 and continue through June 30, 2026. 

A copy of the renewal agreement is attached for your review.

The approval of the sports package agreement between LaRue County Schools and ABE 93.7 for the 2025-26 school year in the amount of $3,600

Order #750 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the sports package agreement between LaRue County Schools and ABE 93.7 for the 2025-26 school year in the amount of $3,600 passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

Request approval to enter into a five-year contract with Perry Weather for a weather station and software.  This will allow athletics and the District to accurately measure heat index, wind velocity, lightning strikes, etc.  The District will have an on-campus weather station.  This will allow not only athletics, but administrators and directors direct the access to weather events. 

This will be funded by District Athletic Funds.  Contract is attached for reference.

Approve the contract with Perry Weather as presented

Order #751 - Motion Passed:  Approve the contract with Perry Weather as presented. passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

LaRue County Schools contracts with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation through the Community Based Work Transition Program to provide pre-employment transition services and job placement services to students with disabilities. This memorandum of agreement allows us to continue that relationship and allows us to bill the OVR for services provided, which allows us to continue to employ an employment specialist. 

Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between LaRue County Schools and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Order #752 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between LaRue County Schools and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

We would like to update the police officers in schools policy to provide better directions and expectations should police officers enter the school to speak with students.  The changes have been highlighted.  

This is the second reading.  The first reading took place at the April 15 Working Session.

Approve the update to Policy 09.4361, Police Officers in the School, as presented

Order #753 - Motion Passed:  Approve the update to Policy 09.4361, Police Officers in the School, as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

Calendar Update Proposal

Approve the proposed calendar update as presented

Order #754 - Motion Passed:  Approve the proposed calendar update as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

LaRue County Schools is exploring the idea of a property purchase to begin a childcare service.  In order to move forward with the next steps, we need board approval for the following items:  

1.  Complete a Title Opinion of a minimum of sixty years. 

2.  Commitment to Title Insurance. 

3.  Complete a land survey.  Surveyor is unknown at this time.  

4.  Complete an appraisal.  Appraiser is unknown at this time.  

5.  To submit an initial BG-1 project application form 

Approve the next steps to continue exploring a property purchase for a daycare service which includes completing a title opinion, survey, appraisal, commitment to title insurance, and submitting a BG-1 project application form

Order #755 - Motion Passed:  Approve the next steps to continue exploring a property purchase for a daycare service which includes completing a title opinion, survey, appraisal, commitment to title insurance, and submitting a BG-1 project application form. passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

I would like to create a position for a child care director.  This position is essential to moving forward with the child care and after school care option for LaRue County Schools.  I would need to hire this position to start in July 2025, so we would be eligible to apply for a child care license.

Approve the childcare director job description.

Order #756 - Motion Passed:  Approve the childcare director job description. passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

725 ft of 4 ft chain link fence

Quote for Galvanized is $12,225.05

Quote for black coated $14,331.00

City of Hodgenville Mayor Phelps has agreed to pay half of the total cost.

Approve the construction and installation of a chain link fence as presented

Order #757 - Motion Passed:  Approve the construction and installation of a chain link fence as presented passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

After considering all options and the District's long term needs I would like to propose the following. 

 1)  New roof  4/12  truss , with metal

 2)  New metal siding

 3)  Two overhead doors. One 36" door on the front.

 4)  Close in the area where the electric boxes are located.

 5)  Remove all bathroom fixtures.

I am thinking white metal siding with a black roof. The building will be used to store Graduation chairs and possibly a stage.  Also it will be used to store equipment needed for field maintenance.  When completed the building will look well also it will address some of the storage needs associated with field maintenance and graduation.  In a great location.  

Cost estimate: $20,000

Approve the proposed remodel of the old football concession as presented

Order #758 - Motion Passed:  Approve the proposed remodel of the old football concession as presented passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

Install fence to secure the track and field. 

Quote: $7,600.00

Approve the installation of a fence to secure the track and field as presented

Order #759 - Motion Passed:  Approve the installation of a fence to secure the track and field as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

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: The required template is different this year, but no changes to content.

2. Continuation of Learning Plan:  This is our NTI plan for 25-26 school year. 

3. Professional Development Plan:  The PD plan template requires two identified priorities for 25-26.

Approve the CDIP Phase 4 diagnostics as presented

Order #760 - Motion Passed:  Approve the CDIP Phase 4 diagnostics as presented passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

We have consistently had trouble finding food service employees to work during the summer, until we raised the pay rate last summer. Increasing the pay during the summer months will help to retain the previous employees, 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 Meals 2025

Order #761 - Motion Passed:  The Board authorize the Nutrition Staff to be paid an additional $5/hr on top of their regular hourly rate, for Summer Meals 2025. passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

Per KRS 160.560 and 702 KAR 3:080, it is the duty of each local board of education to bond their board treasurer and any other school employee who is responsible for board of education funds. 

Approval of the Performance Bond for Jessica Castenir, Board Treasurer, for the penal sum of $400,000; Amy Fortner for the penal sum of $300,000; and Cassandra Matthews for the penal sum of $300,000.

Order #762 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Performance Bond for Jessica Castenir, Board Treasurer, for the penal sum of $400,000; Amy Fortner for the penal sum of $300,000; and Cassandra Matthews for the penal sum of $300,000. passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

Approve the Extended Days and Extra Service Schedule as presented

Order #763 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Extended Days and Extra Service Schedule as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

Approval for each School-Based Decision-Making Council to carry unexpended FY25 Budget amounts forward to FY2026 SBDM Budgets.  Maximum amount to carry forward will be 20% of the original FY25 Budget.  

Approval for each School-Based Decision-Making Council to carry unexpended FY25 Budget amounts forward to FY26 SBDM Budgets, at a maximum of 20% of their FY25 budget

Order #764 - Motion Passed:  Approval for each School-Based Decision-Making Council to carry unexpended FY25 Budget amounts forward to FY26 SBDM Budgets, at a maximum of 20% of their FY25 budget passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

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 2025-2026.  Attached are SBDM Allocations for school year 2025-2026, presented at a 24:1 student/staff ratio.

The approval of the Final SBDM Allocations for FY2026 and the approval of a staffing policy with a 24:1 ratio for grades kindergarten through twelve.

Order #765 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the Final SBDM Allocations for FY2026 and the approval of a staffing policy with a 24:1 ratio for grades kindergarten through twelve. passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

Four salary schedules, 2% increase, 3% increase, 4% increase, or 5% increase are attached.  Please approve the final salary schedule for FY2026.

See attached for schedules. 

Approve the final salary schedule for FY 2026

Order #766 - Motion Passed:  Approve the final salary schedule for FY 2026 with a 3% increase for classified and certified employee positions passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

The motion to recess as the LaRue County Board of Education and convene as the LaRue County Finance Corporation

Order #767 - Motion Passed:  The motion to recess as the LaRue County Board of Education and convene as the LaRue County Finance Corporation passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

The annual election of LaRue County School District Finance Corporation Officers

The approval of the LaRue County School District Finance Officers as follows:
Chairman:
Vice Chair:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Directors:

Order #768 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the LaRue County School District Finance Officers as follows: Chairman: Farrah Pruitt Vice Chair: Joanna Hinton Treasurer: Jessica Castenir Secretary: Adryanne Warren Directors: Ashley Reding, Teresa Gilbert and Janet Cruse passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

The motion to recess as the LaRue County Finance Corporation and reconvene as the LaRue County Board of Education

Order #769 - Motion Passed:  The motion to recess as the LaRue County Finance Corporation and reconvene as the LaRue County Board of Education passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

The motion to adjourn to Closed Session per KRS 61.810(k) for discussion of Superintendent Evaluation

Order #770 - Motion Passed:  The motion to adjourn to Closed Session per KRS 61.810(k) for discussion of Superintendent Evaluation passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

The motion to reconvene in open session

Order #771 - Motion Passed:  The motion to reconvene in open session passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

The adjournment of this meeting of the LaRue County Board of Education

Order #772 - Motion Passed:  The adjournment of this meeting of the LaRue County Board of Education passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.