LaRue County
March 16, 2026 6:00 PM
March Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
3. Awards and Recognitions
Rationale

ALES 2026 KMEA 4th District Treble Choir

  • Mason Peters
  • Anna Kepplinger
  • Vanessa Sanders
  • Haddie Bennett
  • Clara Sholty

ALES Academic Team

  • Burke Phelps
  • Brent Rowe
  • Nolan Crain
  • Darren Eagle
  • Grayson Budd
  • Norah Phelps
  • Vivianne Perkins
  • Maria Wade
  • Braylee Perdue
  • Raylan Skaggs
  • Harbour Powell

LCMS 2026 KAAC STATE GOVERNOR’S CUP

  • Kinzleigh Hack
  • Ashlyn Frank
  • Reed Mills

LCMS 2026 STATE MATHCOUNTS

  • Joel Hinton
  • Cooper Braden
  • Anthony Putnam

LCMS Wrestling

  • Region 3 Champions
  • State Champion School Team
  • Jax Vickery
  • Nolan Shewmaker
  • Hunter Caven
  • Liam Gustafson
  • Hunter Sanders
  • Eric Zwiep
  • Camden French
  • Titus Wheeler
  • Uriah Edlin
  • Landon Garner
  • Elijah Ray
  • Levi Choate
  • Ezra Fortier
  • Jude Fortier
  • Steven Grant
  • Jett Loyall
  • Wyatt Price
  • Ryan Bays
  • James Boone
  • Gabriel Collado
  • Gryffin Henderson

LCHS Girls Wrestling

  •  Hailey Garner

Larue County Wrestling Club (Youth)

  • Region 3 Runner Up
  • State Champions Division 2
  • Paislee Sefton – State Champion
  • James Shaw- State Champion
  • William Shaw
  • Cashton Peters
  • Caden Peters
  • Barrett Cox
  • Nathan Sefton
  • Stetson Hull
  • Lawson Ward
  • George Mason
  • Lincoln Downs
  • Bennelli Cottrell
  • Barron Cottrell
  • Bostyn Bowling
  • Oliver Barnes
  • Adaline Hull
  • Teddy Downs
  • Anson Routt
  • Kace Gusler
  • Sawyer Sutherland
  • Maximus Wheeler
  • Aiden Routt
  • Burke Phelps

KY Educator Rank Change

  • Pam Baker
  • Amanda Bales
  • Erin Bratcher
  • Heather Hynes
  • Tracy Murray
  • Whitley Phelps
  • Kayla Pullin
  • Samantha Skaggs
  • Carla Struck
  • Brittany Vickery

 

 

4. Adopt Agenda
Recommended Motion

Adopt the agenda

5. Communications
Rationale

  • Audience Comments
  • Board Comments / Updates

6. Reports
Rationale

  • HES Proficiency Report
  • Attendance Report
  • Communications Report
  • Strategic Planning Report
  • Personnel Report
  • ORR Report
  • Superintendent's Activities & Comments
  • SBDM Reports     LCHS   LCMS   HES   ALES

7. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Consent Agenda

7.A. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
7.B. Claims as Presented
7.C. Treasurer’s Report (KC / GF / LCSNP /MUNIS Balance Sheet / Budget Report /Monthly Report / Year to Date Budget Report)
7.D. Fundraising Requests
7.E. Field Trip Requests
8. Action Agenda
8.A. Pollinator Plots -Jaime Hardin
Rationale

Request to develop 3-4 pollinator plots (garden spaces along the cross-country course, HES nature Trail or McDougal Lake Trails)

Recommended Motion

Approve request to develop pollinator plots as presented

8.B. Donation to ALES - Jessica Castenir
Rationale

According to Board Policy, Gifts and Donations 04.61, donations valued at more than $1,000 must be approved by the Board. Casey's Convenience Store has presented Abraham Lincoln Elementary School with a $1000 donation.  The donation is to be spent at the discretion of the Principal, Mrs. Nesbitt intends to utilize the funds for staff appreciation. 

Recommended Motion

Approve the $1000 donation from Casey's Convenience Store to Abraham Lincoln Elementary School

8.C. 2025-2026 Calendar Adjustments - Chris Price
Rationale

In order to accommodate end-of-year testing and scheduling needs, the following adjustments to the school calendar are being proposed:

Friday, May 8 will be changed to a full instructional day to allow adequate time for student testing.

Wednesday, May 20 will be changed to an early release day and will serve as the last day for students.

These adjustments will help ensure sufficient time for required assessments while allowing the district to conclude the school year efficiently.

Recommended Motion

Approve the 2025-2026 calendar adjustments as presented

8.D. WellFront Readiness Solutions MOA - Penny Cecil
Rationale

Request approval of the WellFront Readiness Solutions MOA.

Recommended Motion

Approve the WellFront Readiness Solutions MOA as presented

8.E. FY2027 Community Project Funding Opportunity - Adryanne Warren
Rationale

We would like to apply for Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding to enhance our surveillance and strengthen and modernize our school’s physical security infrastructure. This federal program allows Members of Congress to request funding for specific projects in their districts through designated federal accounts.   

Recommended Motion

Approve the request to apply for the FY2027 Community Project Funding as presented

8.F. TRANE Service Agreement - WL Miller
Rationale

TRANE Service Agreement

The term of this service agreement is 3 years, beginning May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029. The contract amount for year 1 is $28,844.00, year 2 is $25,960.00 and year 3 is $26,844.00.

Why should we renew?

  • This contact provides a variety of services that help keep the HVAC running smoothly and as efficient as possible.
  •  Programing that provides off site graphics 
  •  Inspections / boiler inspections / programing updates / scheduling 
  •  24/7 Help desk that we can talk directly with a Trane technician.
  •  Energy savings 
  •  Pay now or pay more later with longer downtime.

Recommended Motion

Approve the TRANE service agreement for a three year term beginning May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029

8.G. Gutter Repair/Replacement - WL Miller
Rationale

Request approval to move forward with repair/replacement of gutters.  Gutters on school district buildings are in need of repair/replacement due to damages caused by recent ice storm and snow. The damage estimate is approximately $200,00.00. Schools include HES, ALES and the high school.  The district's insurance agency Liberty Mutual will cover the expense to replace damaged gutters less the deductible and depreciation costs.

Recommended Motion

Approve request to repair/replace gutters as presented

8.H. FY2027 Student Accident Insurance - Jessica Castenir
Rationale

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) eligibility rules state that participating schools must have in-place medical insurance with coverage limits up to the deductible of the KHSAA catastrophic insurance program and such insurance shall remain in force throughout participation.  It is the responsibility of each member school to insure and certify that each student has insurance coverage throughout the year. 

For the past several years, the board has chosen to insure all students with an accident policy.  Insuring all students with an accident policy gives the board coverage if an accident were to occur on school property or at a school-sponsored event.  The patient’s insurance (or student’s insurance) is primary, this policy is supplemental.  If the student does not have insurance, this policy becomes primary. 

Last year, 2026, the District cost for covering approximately 2400 (P-12) students was $42,934 for the basic accident coverage ($0-$25,000) and for catastrophic accident coverage ($25,000-$7,500,000).

The District's agent, Roberts Insurance, submitted three quotes for rates based on a two-year claims history and loss runs.  The quotes are attached for your review.  Zurich, current insurance provider, submitted a quote for the same cost: $43,301 (an increase of $367).

Recommended Motion

Approve FY2027 Student Accident Insurance coverage to Zurich for $43,301

8.I. Adjourn to Closed Session per KRS 61.810(k) for discussion of Superintendent Evaluation
Recommended Motion

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

8.J. Reconvene in Open Session
Recommended Motion

The motion to reconvene in open session

9. Adjournment
Recommended Motion

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