Board Chair Farrah Pruitt called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

The adoption of agenda

Order #792 - Motion Passed:  The adoption of agenda passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

• Audience Comments

Kurt Peterson

Bill Manning

Don Cutlip

Caleb Phelps

• Board Comments / Updates

• Communications Report - Caleb Phelps
• Gifted and Talented Yearly Report - Tara Wooden
• Strategic Planning Report - Amanda Reed
• Capstone Report -Adryanne Warren
• Superintendent's Activities & Comments
• Personnel Report
• ALES Principal Combing Budget 25-26
• HES Principal Combing Budget 25-26
• LCMS Principal Combing Budget 25-26
• LCHS Principal Combing Budget 25-26
• SBDM Reports     LCHS   LCMS   HES   ALES

Approval of Consent Agenda

Order #793 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

Superintendent Evaluation

Approve the Superintendent Evaluation as presented

Order #794 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Superintendent Evaluation as presented passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

The district will need substitutes to fill for certified staff when they are absent from the classroom. Emergency substitutes meet the requirements to be a substitute teacher, but they do not have a degree in education. An emergency substitute teaching license is required annually. Approval is requested for up to 80 emergency substitutes for 2025-2026 school year.  

The approval of up to 80 Emergency Substitute positions for the 2025-2026 school year

Order #795 - Motion Passed:  The approval of up to 80 Emergency Substitute positions for the 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

A student at LCHS requires a shortened school day due to medical appointments and lack of tolerance of a full school day. 

Approve the shortened school day waiver for a student at LCHS

Order #796 - Motion Passed:  Approve the shortened school day waiver for a student at LCHS. passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

The following books have been replaced with new versions over the years. These books are no longer needed for instructional purposes. In accordance with KAR 45A425 (Surplus or Excess Property), I am requesting these materials be declared as surplus so they may be disposed. They will either be sold or recycled. If a buyer can be found, the revenue will go into the board general fund and be used to purchase replacement textbooks and resources at the school where these books are currently housed.

The recommendation to declare these Out-Dated Resources as Surplus

Order #797 - Motion Passed:  The recommendation to declare these Out-Dated Resources as Surplus passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

Request to approve the 2025-2026 ECTC Dual Credit MOA the upcoming academic year.

Approve the 2025-2026 ECTC Dual Credit MOA the upcoming academic year as presented

Order #798 - Motion Passed:  Approve the approve the 2025-2026 ECTC Dual Credit MOA the upcoming academic year as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

Communicare provides school based mental health counseling to specified students in our school district.  They also provide education consultation services to staff for children receiving services from Communicare. LaRue County Schools does not get billed for any of the services provided.  Contractual Services Agreement is attached.

Mr. Claycomb has reviewed the contract.

The approval of the MOU between Communicare and LaRue Co. Schools for the 25-26 school year

Order #799 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the MOU between Communicare and LaRue Co. Schools for the 25-26 school year passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

MOA between LaRue County Board of Education/LaRue County Schools and Bluegrass Professional Counseling.  BPC provides school-based therapy services to our students. 

Approval of the MOA between LaRue County Schools and Bluegrass Professional Counseling for the 2025-26 school year

Order #800 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the MOA between LaRue County Schools and Bluegrass Professional Counseling for the 2025-26 school year. passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

Request the BOE approve the agreement between LaRue County Schools and Cumberland Family Medical Center for the 2025-2026 school year. The agreement is to provide a school-based satellite clinic for our students and employees.

The approval of the agreement between Cumberland Family Medical Center and LaRue County Schools for the 2025-2026 school year as presented

Order #801 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the agreement between Cumberland Family Medical Center and LaRue County Schools for the 2025-2026 school year, as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

Updated Student Code of Conduct

This is the second reading.  The first reading took place at the June 13, 2025 Working Session.

Approval of the 2025-26 Student Code of Conduct

Order #802 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2025-26 Student Code of Conduct passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Janet Cruse.

Hope Collaborative provides mentorship programs to students as well as parental supports.  This partnership would enhance LaRue County Schools mental health care scope of services.  The MOU has been reviewed by Mr. Claycomb.

The approval of the MOU between LaRue Co. Schools and Hope Collaborative for the 25-26 school year

Order #803 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the MOU between LaRue Co. Schools and Hope Collaborative for the 25-26 school year passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

The agreement between LaRue County Schools and The City of Hodgenville provides for the services of two School Resource Offices with such services to be rendered at school district sites for the 2025-2026 School year. This agreement  beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. The Agreement shall be revisited on July 1, 2026.

Approve the SRO Agreement between LaRue County Schools and the Hodgenville Police Department and City of Hodgenville as presented

Order #804 - Motion Passed:  Approve the SRO Agreement between LaRue County Schools and the Hodgenville Police Department and City of Hodgenville as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

Updated Job Descriptions

• Speech Language Pathologist - will now report to the Director of Special Education instead of the Principal
• Gift and Talented Teacher - will now report to the Instructional Supervisor instead of the Principal (this has already been happening, the description needed to be updated).  
• Bus Driver - changed "area coordinator" to "transportation director.  Also, added "maintains a clean bus free of all safety hazards" to duties and responsibilities.  
• HI/VI Teacher - Created a specific job description for HI/VI teachers and have them directly reporting to the Director of Special Education

Approve the updated job descriptions as presented

Order #805 - Motion Passed:  Approve the updated job descriptions as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

Approve the Commercial Insurance Package for 2025-2026 as presented

Order #806 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Commercial Insurance Package for 2025-2026 as presented. passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

Approve the District to solicit sealed bids for pest control services for the district for 2026 through 2028.

A contract with Leitchfield Exterminating, Inc. for pest control service ends June 30, 2025. Leitchfield Exterminating has contracted to provided services to the district since 2014.

The approval for the District to solicit for sealed bids for Pest Control Services

Order #807 - Motion Passed:  The approval for the District to solicit for sealed bids for Pest Control Services passed with a motion by Teresa Gilbert and a second by Ashley Reding.

Waste Management is the current vendor for garbage pickup for the District. Waste Management was awarded the bid for years 2022 through 2025 with the option to extend the bid.  FY2026 will be the first time it is extended.

The District would like to extend the contract with Waste Management.  See attached for the contract.

Approve a one-year extension of the Waste Management contract for FY2026

Order #808 - Motion Passed:  Approve a one year extension of the Waste Management contract for FY2026. passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

Approve Farmers Energy Propane Plus to install a propane tank at the bus garage.  Farmers will gather permits and install the tank.  The District is responsible for running electricity to the site.  Attached is a map of where the tank is to be located. 

The propane will be delivered weekly to the bus garage.

Approve the contract for FY2026 between LaRue County School District and Farmers Energy Propane Plus to purchase propane for the propane-fueled buses at a fixed cost of $1.879  gallon (a decrease in cost per gallon of $1.919 for FY2025). 

See attached for the contract.

Approve the installation of the propane tank by Farmer's Energy Propane Plus and approve the contract for propane at a fixed rate of $1.879 per gallon

Order #809 - Motion Passed:  Approve the installation of the propane tank by Farmer's Energy Propane Plus and approve the contract for propane at a fixed rate of $1.879 per gallon. passed with a motion by Janet Cruse and a second by Joanna Hinton.

Request to enter into a contract with Landmark Sprinkler for fire protection inspections and monitoring for $6,665 (Fire Protection - Annual Inspection Fee), $1500 (one time fee for dialer installation), and $3,000 (yearly for dialer monitoring fee). Total for the year: $11,165

Previously, Johnson Controls held the contract. Johnson Controls quote came in at $18,965 yearly.

Both contracts are attached for your review.  Contract will start August 1, 2025.

Approve to enter into a contract with Landmark Sprinkler for a yearly total of $11,165

Order #810 - Motion Passed:  Approve to enter into a contract with Landmark Sprinkler for a yearly total of $11,165. passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Janet Cruse.

Update the Ex Extended Days and Stipend Schedule for FY2026 with the following change:

CURRICULUM SPECIALIST - MS & HS (x1) - change from $1500 stipend to $3,000.00, as this one position covers two schools.

Approve the FY2026 Extended Days and Stipend Schedule as presented

Order #811 - Motion Passed:  Approve the FY2026 Extended Days and Stipend Schedule as presented. passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

Approve fixed assets and technology asset lists of asset adjustments, including retiring, adjusting, or to be sold at auction for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025

Order #812 - Motion Passed:  Approve fix assets and technology asset lists of asset adjustments, including retiring, adjusting, or to be sold at auction for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

Annual KSBA updates for review.

Updates may be approved together with one motion.

This is the second reading.  The first reading took place at the June 13, 2025 Working Session.

Approve the KSBA 2025 annual policies and procedures updates as presented

Order #813 - Motion Passed:  Approve the KSBA 2025 annual policies and procedures updates as presented passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Janet Cruse.

Policy 08.2324 and Procedure 08.2324 AP.2 Traceable Communications.

This is the second reading.  The first reading took place at the June 13, 2025 Working Session.

Approve Policy 08.2324 and Procedure 08.2324 AP.2 Traceable Communications

Order #814 - Motion Passed:  Approve Policy 08.2324 and Procedure 08.2324 AP.2 Traceable Communications passed with a motion by Janet Cruse and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

Review and consideration of Requests for Reconsideration of Instructional Library Materials. 

Approve to deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the screening committee not to remove the challenged materials

Order #815 - Motion Passed:  Approve to deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the screening committee not to remove the challenged materials 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 #816 - 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.