Board Chair Joanna Hinton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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.

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

Request approval of the WellFront Readiness Solutions MOA.

Parent Engagement Meeting (PEM) MOA FY 27

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. 

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

Approval to Surplus Outdated Instructional Materials

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 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.

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.

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. 

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

Approve the FY2027 Extra Duty Schedule as presented

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.

Updated Student Code of Conduct.

This is the first reading.

Board Member Teresa Gilbert noted corrections needed.

• KSBA 2026 Annual Policies and Procedures Updates - Adryanne Warren
  • Annual KSBA updates for review.  Updates may be approved together with one motion. 
  •  This is the first reading.   

• Procedure 09.435 AP.21 Student Hearing Notice - Joanna Hinton
  •  This is the first reading.

• Procedure 08.2323 AP.22 Application for Remote User Account - Freddie Newby
  •  Remove  Procedure 08.2323 AP.22 Application for Remote User Account from the KSBA Policy and Procedures.  This procedure is outdated and no longer applicable. Per KSBA, Board approval is not required for removal of a procedure.                                                             
  • This item is for Board Review only.

• Policy 09.123 Absences and Excuses - Chris Price 
  • Revised Policy 09.123 Absences and Excuses.                                                                     
  • This is the first reading.

• 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 first reading.   

• 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 first reading.  

• Contract Discussion -Adryanne Warren

Mrs. Warren informed the Board of the decision to terminate the H&W Dukes contract.

• LCHS Senior Prank - Janet Cruse

Mrs. Cruse inquired about the circumstances of the senior prank.

• LCS Facility Policy 05.2 Maintenance - Janet Cruse

Mrs. Cruse had questions that were answered in the Capital Outlay Report

• 01.412 AP.1 Job Description for Secretary to the Board - Teresa Gilbert

Mrs. Gilbert asked if the minutes could reflect reasons for board member votes.  Specifically, she asked if it could be explained why a board member chose to vote in opposition to the majority vote. Can we elaborate on Votes? No. The understanding is that an explanation of a vote is not traditionally part of the record.   

• 01.81 Professional Leadership - Teresa Gilbert

Mrs. Gilbert asked if the Board is required to be a member of KSBA. Discussion included the benefits of being a member of KSBA such as providing the required board member education and training (credit hours) as well as services for the district as a whole.  For example, all district administrators also benefit from trainings.

• 8.234 Previewing Materials - Teresa Gilbert

Mrs. Gilbert asked if parents have the opportunity to review teaching materials? Yes. Parents may review teaching materials.

• 08.5 Program Evaluation - Teresa Gilbert

Mrs. Gilbert asked about subjective and objective measures for evaluating students.  Examples given include assessments and programs such as CDIP, Comprehensive  District Improvement Plan in education and CSIP, a Comprehensive School Improvement Plan in education.

• 08.1352 Character Education - Teresa Gilbert

Mrs. Gilbert proposed changing the description "Democracy" to "Republic" because she thinks it is more accurate.  Discussion included revising the policy, renaming the policy, and removing the policy. An inquiry will be sent to KSBA for the appropriate option. This will be discussed again in July.

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

Order #1025 - 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 Teresa Gilbert.