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

The adoption of the agenda with the amendment to add item 8.R. to accept 2 donations to support the Paxton/Patterson College & Career Labs at LCMS

Speech and Drama

• Madden Davis
• Henry Allen

• Audience Comments

There were no comments from the public.

• Board Comments / Updates

Board Member Janet Cruse noted that all board members are required to complete professional training courses. She also noted emphasis on the District's Mission Statement by reading it aloud.

Board Member Teresa Gilbert mentioned a summer reading opportunity.

Board Chair Joanna Hinton gave an update on the tax hearing.  In addition, Mrs. Hinton said she has decided to form a legal committee to serve as liaison with counsel, as needed, as they prepare for upcoming tax court days.  Appointed members of the committee are Board Chair Joanna Hinton,  Board Vice-Chair Ashley Reding, Superintendent Adryanne Warren, Legal Counsel Valerie McCubbin and Finance Director Jessica Castenir.

• Attendance Report - Chris Price, Penny Cecil
• Communications Report - Caleb Phelps
• CTE Update - Tara Wooden
• GT Update - Tara Wooden
• Strategic Planning Report - Amanda Reed
• Personnel Report - Cindy Dunn
• ORR - Adryanne Warren
• Superintendent's Activities & Comments
• SBDM Reports     LCHS   LCMS   HES   ALES

Approval of Consent Agenda

Order #1048 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

Approve the Racer Academy Dual Credit 2026-27 MOU as presented

Order #1049 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Racer Academy Dual Credit 2026-27 MOU as presented passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

2026-2027 Dual Credit MOA between Campbellsville University and LaRue County High School

Approve the 2026-2027 Dual Credit MOA as presented

Order #1050 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2026-2027 Dual Credit MOA as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

LaRue County Schools contracts with a special education attorney to draft and update our special education policies and procedures. Attached is an updated version that reflect legislative changes to caseload and class size as well as class names. Updates are in red font. 

Approve the updated Special Education Policy and Procedures

Order #1051 - Motion Passed:  Approve the updated Special Education Policy and Procedures passed with a motion by Teresa Gilbert and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

A student at Hodgenville Elementary School has a health condition which allows them to receive skilled nursing care at school through Maxim Health. The student's insurance pays for the cost of this skilled nursing care. Attached is an MOU between LaRue County Schools and Maxim Health which would allow their employee to provide skilled nursing care to the student at no cost to the district.

Approve the memorandum of agreement between Larue County Schools and Maxim Health.

Order #1052 - Motion Passed:  Approve the memorandum of agreement between Larue County Schools and Maxim Health. passed with a motion by Teresa Gilbert and a second by Ashley Reding.

Surpass Behavioral Health provides ABA therapy in an outpatient clinic. When their patients begin attending school, they are able to send Registered Behavior Technicians and Board Certified Behavior Analysts to the schools to help with transitioning and behavior in school. Surpass Behavioral Health has requested to provide services to a student at Hodgenville Elementary School. However, the attached memorandum of agreement would apply to the whole district, should they request to provide services to a student in another building. 

Approve the memorandum of agreement with Surpass Behavioral Health

Order #1053 - Motion Passed:  Approve the memorandum of agreement with Surpass Behavioral Health passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

The district's Certified Evaluation Plan Committee has approved recommended revisions to the Certified Evaluation Plan. Drafts were shared with certified staff for feedback. The revised CEP is attached for your approval. If approved, it will be forwarded to KDE for final review.

In addition to the final version, a strikethrough version of the revised CEP is attached with all edits clearly noted, as well as a one-page summary of the recommended updates.

Approve the certified evaluation plan revision as presented

Order #1054 - Motion Passed:  Approve the certified evaluation plan revision as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

Approve the 2025-2026 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan Implementation & Impact Report as presented

Order #1055 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2025-2026 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan Implementation & Impact Report as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

Approve the CTE Partnership Agreement as presented

Order #1056 - Motion Passed:  Approve the CTE Partnership Agreement as presented passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

Each fiscal year, the Board of Education is asked to submit the District Funding Assurances to KDE. The assurances affirm that the district and all schools are abiding by requirements for planning and implementation of both state and federal programs. All programs are covered under this single document. The assurances have been reviewed by all program coordinators and principals.

FY27 Funds may not be released to the district until the assurances are submitted.

Approve the FY27 District Funding Assurances as presented

Order #1057 - Motion Passed:  Approve the FY27 District Funding Assurances as presented passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

Request approval to surplus materials.

Approve the surplus of materials as presented

Order #1058 - Motion Passed:  Approve the surplus of materials as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

Approve the surplus and acceptance of sealed bids for the 1978 Chevy Silver Box Truck

Order #1059 - Motion Passed:  Approve the surplus and acceptance of sealed bids for the 1978 Chevy Silver Box Truck passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Janet Cruse.

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

Attached is the updated FY2026-FY2027 Student Dues & Fees Schedule with changes noted.

Approve FY2026-2027 Student Dues & Fees Schedule as presented

Order #1060 - Motion Passed:  Approve FY2026-2027 Student Dues & Fees Schedule as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Janet Cruse.

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 2026 - 2027 School year. The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of signing until June 30, 2027, and the Agreement shall be revisited on July 1, 2027.

The Agreement shall be revisited on July 1, 2027.

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

Order #1061 - 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 Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

The superintendent evaluation standards have been reviewed and revised by a statewide committee of superintendents and board members, resulting in the development of the Superintendent Effectiveness 5-Standard Model. This revised framework streamlines the evaluation process by reducing the number of standards from seven to five. The new model eliminates overlapping language, provides greater clarity, and creates a more efficient and meaningful evaluation process.

The five-standard model was successfully piloted in seven school districts during the 2025–2026 school year and is now available for adoption by other districts. I would like the Board to consider using this model for the evaluation of the Superintendent beginning with the 2026–2027 school year in LaRue County Schools.

Approve the Superintendent Evaluation Procedure Update

Order #1062 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the Superintendent Evaluation Procedure Update, with an amendment to change Item 5 to read practice indicators, passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

TSC Amendment to Settlement and Release Agreement

Approve the TSC amendment to Settlement and Release Agreement as presented

Order #1063 - Motion Passed:  Approve the TSC amendment to Settlement and Release Agreement as presented passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Janet Cruse.

Policy and Procedure Updates

• 08.1352 Character Education

  Remove Policy 08.1352 Character Education from the KSBA Policy and Procedures. Per KSBA this policy can be removed completely, it does not have a counterpart in the KSBA Model Policy Manual. 

  This is the second reading. The first reading was held at the July 14, 2026 working session.

• 03.122 Holidays and Annual Leave -Certified Personnel

  Adopt Policy 03.122 with updates.

  This is the second reading. The first reading was held at the July 14, 2026 working session.

  03.222 Holidays and Annual Leave – Classified Personnel

  Adopt Policy 03.222 with updates.

This is the second reading. The first reading was held at the July 14, 2026 working session.

• 08.215 Writing Program

  Adopt Policy 08.215 Writing Program as written.

  This is the second reading. The first reading was held at the July 14, 2026 working session.

• 08.231 Religious Beliefs Excusal

  Adopt Policy 08.231 Religious Beliefs Excusal as written.

  This is the second reading. The first reading was held at the July 14, 2026 working session.

• 08.231 AP.21 Religious Beliefs Excusal

Adopt Procedure 08.231 AP.21 Religious Beliefs Excusal as written.

This is the second reading. The first reading was held at the July 14, 2026 working session.

Adopt policies and procedures as presented

Order #1064 - Motion Passed:  Adopt policies and procedures as presented passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

2026-2027 Employee Handbook annual updates

Approve the 2026-27 Employee Handbook as presented

Order #1065 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2026-27 Employee Handbook as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

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

Two donations have been received by LaRue County Schools, one for $3,000 from Garry and Kathy Ross and one for $1,995 from Abound Credit Union.  Both donations will be used for the Paxton/Patterson College and Career Lads for LCMS.

Approve to accept donation to support the Paxton/Patterson College & Career Labs at LCMS, one donation from Garry and Kathy Ross totaling $3,000 and one donation from Abound Credit Union totaling $1,995.00,

Order #1066 - Motion Passed:  Approve to accept donation to support the Paxton/Patterson College & Career Labs at LCMS, one donation from Garry and Kathy Ross totaling $3,000 and one donation from Abound Credit Union totaling $1,995.00, passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

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

Order #1067 - 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.