Board Chair Joanna Hinton called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

The adoption of agenda, with the omission of item 6.C. Treasurer's Report and the addition of item 7.R. Donation

Order #1026 - Motion Passed:  The adoption of agenda, with the omission of item 6.C. Treasurer's Report and the addition of item 7.R. Donation passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

• Audience Comments

There were no visitor comments.

• Board Comments / Updates

Board Member Teresa Gilbert noted this year being the country's 250th birthday. Her comments included her ideas on a daily practice of reading the Declaration of Independence, imposing taxes, jury, free and independent states and why we celebrate July 4th.

Board Member Janet Cruse commented on citizenship ceremonies as part of July 4th celebration.

• Attendance Report - Chris Price, Penny Cecil
• Communications Report - Caleb Phelps - No report
• Strategic Planning Report - Amanda Reed
• Fundraising Report - Adryanne Warren
• Personnel Report - Cindy Dunn
• ORR - Adryanne Warren
• Superintendent's Activities & Comments - Adryanne Warren
• SBDM Reports     LCHS   LCMS   HES   ALES

Approval of Consent Agenda with the omission of item 6.C. Treasurer's Report

Order #1027 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Consent Agenda with the omission of item 6.C. Treasurer's Report passed with a motion by Janet Cruse and a second by Ashley Reding.

Request the BOE approve the agreement between LaRue County Schools and Cumberland Family Medical Center for the 2026-2027 school year. The agreement is to provide a school-based satellite clinic for our students and employees.

Approve the agreement between Cumberland Family Medical Center and LaRue County Schools for the 2026-2027 school year as presented

Order #1028 - Motion Passed:  Approve the agreement between Cumberland Family Medical Center and LaRue County Schools for the 2026-2027 school year as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Janet Cruse.

Request the Board approve the agreement between LaRue County Board of Education and Bluegrass Professional Counseling for the 2026-2027 school year.

Approve the Bluegrass Professional Counseling Memorandum of Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year as presented

Order #1029 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Bluegrass Professional Counseling Memorandum of Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Janet Cruse.

Request approval of the WellFront Readiness Solutions MOA.

Approve the WellFront Readiness Solutions MOA as presented

Order #1030 - Motion Passed:  Approve the WellFront Readiness Solutions MOA as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Janet Cruse.

Parent Engagement Meeting (PEM) MOA FY 27

Approval of the Parent Engagement Meeting (PEM) MOA FY 27 as presented

Order #1031 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Parent Engagement Meeting (PEM) MOA FY 27 as presented passed with a motion by Teresa Gilbert and a second by Ashley Reding.

Request to approve the 2026-2027 ECTC Dual Credit MOA the upcoming academic year.

Approve the 2026-2027 ECTC Dual Credit MOA the upcoming academic year as presented

Order #1032 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2026-2027 ECTC Dual Credit MOA the upcoming academic year as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Janet Cruse.

LaRue County Schools contracts with the Office for Vocational Rehabilitation for the Community Work Transition Program. This program allows us to employ an employment specialist to work with high school students with disabilities. 

Approve the memorandum of agreement for the Community work Transition Program

Order #1033 - Motion Passed:  Approve the memorandum of agreement for the Community work Transition Program. passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Janet Cruse.

Approval of District MTSS plan (formerly RTI plan) - draft is attached.

Approval of District MTSS plan as presented

Order #1034 - Motion Passed:  Approval of District MTSS plan as presented passed with a motion by Teresa Gilbert and a second by Ashley Reding.

Approval to Surplus Outdated Instructional Materials

Approval to Surplus Outdated Instructional Materials

Order #1035 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Surplus Outdated Instructional Materials passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Janet Cruse.

The district's current phone Voice Over IP (VOIP) service contract with Avaya Cloud Office is coming to an end.  GoTo Communications provides a modern VOIP solution at a lower rate than we are currently paying and will provide the same phone features that we currently have plus better systems integration.  

Approve 5 year contract with GoTo Communications for district wide phone service

Order #1036 - Motion Passed:  Approve 5 year contract with GoTo Communications for district wide phone service. passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

Approve the contract for FY2027 between LaRue County School District and Farmers Energy Propane Plus to purchase propane for the propane-fueled buses at a fixed cost of $1.989 (increase from FY2026 at $1.879, and an increase from FY2025 at $1.919)

See attached for the contract.

Approve the contract with Farmers Energy Propane Plus for propane at a fixed rate of $1.989 per gallon for FY2027

Order #1037 - Motion Passed:  Approve the contract with Farmers Energy Propane Plus for propane at a fixed rate of $1.989 per gallon for FY2027. passed with a motion by Teresa Gilbert and a second by Ashley Reding.

Approval for the following FY2026 Capital Fund Purchases:

High School Fire Protection Upgrades with  Landmark Sprinkler - $53,000

• Smoke Detector upgrade/replace for Duct, upgrade/replace fire alarm equipment - smoke heads and base (44 units)

  Roof Top Unit for LCMS Gym - $54,990

• Used Comfort & Process Solutions from bid list

  Chevy Express Van for Maintenance - $ 45,947

• Current van is 19 years old.  Used extensively for maintenance supplies, tools, parts, etc..  Purchase off state contract with state pricing from Bachman Chevrolet

Attached is an updated Capital Funds Request Form.  Capital and Building Funds to Carryover to FY 2027 are $52,425.

Approve the Capital Funds purchases and the updated FY2026 Capital Funds Request Form

Order #1038 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Capital Funds purchases and the updated FY2026 Capital Funds Request Form. passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

Waste Management is the current vendor for garbage pickup for the District. Waste Management was awarded the bid for years 2022-2025 with the option to extend the bid.  FY2027 will the second time it is extended (2026 being the first extension). 

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

Approve a one-year extension with Waste Management contract for FY2027

Order #1039 - Motion Passed:  Approve a one-year extension with Waste Management contract for FY2027 passed with a motion by Teresa Gilbert and a second by Ashley Reding.

See the attached list of fixed assets to be retired, adjusted, or sold at auction for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

Approve Fixed and Technology Assets for adjustments, including retirement, adjustment, or sale at auction, for the fiscal year ending 2026

Order #1040 - Motion Passed:  Approve Fixed and Technology Assets for adjustments, including retirement, adjustment, or sale at auction, for the fiscal year ending 2026. passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

Approve the FY2027 Extra Duty Schedule as presented

Approve the FY2027 Extra Duty Schedule as presented

Order #1041 - Motion Passed:  Approve the FY2027 Extra Duty Schedule as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Janet Cruse.

Per policy 09.15 all student fees and dues shall be adopted by the Board, including any student activity fees or membership dues, and remain in place until modified or removed by a Board resolution.

See FY2027 Student Fee Schedule.

Approve the FY2027 Student Fee Schedule as presented

Order #1042 - Motion Passed:  Approve the FY2027 Student Fee Schedule as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

Updated Student Code of Conduct

Approve the 2026-27 Student Code of Conduct as presented

Order #1043 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2026-27 Student Code of Conduct as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Janet Cruse.

•  Procedure 09.435 AP.21 Student Hearing Notice - Joanna Hinton

 This is the second reading.  The first reading was held at the working session on June 9, 2026.

• Policy 09.123 Absences and Excuses - Chris Price

Revised Policy 09.123 Absences and Excuses.                                                                               

This is the second reading.  The first reading was held at the working session on June 9, 2026.

• Procedure 09.123 AP.2 Educational Enhancement Opportunity Request Form - Chris Price 

Revised Procedure 09.123 AP.2 Educational Enhancement Opportunity Request Form.

This is the second reading.  The first reading was held at the working session on June 9, 2026.

• Procedure 09.123 AP.3 Medical Excuse Form - Chris Price

Addition of Procedure 09.123 AP.3 Medical Excuse Form to the KSBA District Policy and Procedures.

This is the second reading.  The first reading was held at the working session on June 9,2026.

• KSBA 2026 Annual Policy and Procedure Updates

Annual KSBA updates for review.  Updates may be approved together with one motion. This is the second reading.  The first reading was held at the working session on June 9, 2026.

Approve the KSBA Policy and Procedure updates as presented

Order #1044 - Motion Passed:  Following a motion by Teresa Gilbert and a second by Ashley Reding, the approval of Policies and Procedures updates failed due to ongoing conversation regarding suggested changes. The approval of the KSBA Policy and Procedure updates with changes made to Policy 09.123 Absences and Excuses, from to form, and Procedure 09.123 AP.3 Medical Excuse Form regarding transportation passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

According to Board Policy, Gifts and Donations 04.61, donations valued at more than $1,000 must be approved by the Board.

A donation to LaRue County School for $3,000 has been received by Laha's Red Castle. The donation will be used for the Paxton/Patterson College and Career Lads, specifically the Culinary Lab.

Approve the acceptance of a $3,000 donation from Laha's Red Castle to LaRue County Schools for the Paxton/Patterson College and Career Labs

Order #1045 - Motion Passed:  Approve the acceptance of a $3,000 donation from Laha's Red Castle to LaRue County Schools for the Paxton/Patterson College and Career Labs passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Janet Cruse.

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

Order #1046 - Motion Passed:  The adjournment of this meeting of the LaRue County Board of Education passed with a motion by Teresa Gilbert and a second by Janet Cruse.