Order #25 - Motion Passed:  Set the Meeting Agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Christine Killen and a second by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent.

The Lions Club is donating $4,900 to be divided among the schools for student needs. 

To start the process of upgrading, renovating, and enhancing the district facilities using the $7 million allocated to Lincoln County during the 2024 General Assembly in House Bill 1.  The School Facilities Construction Commission has authorized the first $3.5 million release.  The funds are to be used to address the facility needs in the fiscal year 2025 and 2026.

The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation will present information on leading the District through the strategic planning process. 

At the August 8th Regular Meeting, an architect will present information about the demolition process for the Kings Mountain property. 

The District is requesting approval of the Memorandum of Agreement with Bluegrass Community and Technical College to provide dual credit courses.  

The Working Meeting is scheduled for October 10, however Fall Break is during the second week of October this year.  

With behavior needs increasing across the district, the district requests approval to partner with a consultant to address these needs.  This consultant will work with our behavior interventionist and school-based personnel to determine students at risk for behavior needs and address the need for leadership in determining a tiered approach for response.  This position is paid with special education funds. 

Due to the increasing shortage of speech language therapist and physical therapist, Lincoln County Special Education program would like to partner with Hands on Therapy to assist with providing these services. Funding for these services will be IDEA.

Financial Officer, Ms. Lee Ann Smith, will lead discussion regarding tax rates for the upcoming year. 

The current daily per diem rate for meals is $30. The District is seeking to adjust the daily total to be more in line with surrounding districts. This amount can be paid out as a daily lump sum or per meal while the employee is out of district.

Employee meals are reimbursed by the District only if the employee is required to stay overnight for an out-of-district conference, a meal is not provided as part of an out-of-district workshop or training, or if an employee dines with an individual or group for District-related business which must be pre-approved by the Superintendent.

District Finance Officer, Ms. Lee Ann Smith will lead discussion over Board Policy 03.125 (Certified Policy Reimbursement) under the Heading "Food" and Board Policy 03.225 (Classified Expense Reimbursement) under the Heading "Food."

The District received one bid on pest control for the 24-25 school year, which was Guardian Exterminating. They left off a building (McGuffey building) when they placed their bid and are asking to modify their bid.

Their bid for Lincoln County Middle School/McGuffey Building was $90. The year before was $150. They are asking to increase LCMS/McGuffey to $170/month.

The Athletics department is replacing the fence at the LCHS baseball field.  The existing wooden fence is in poor condition and will be replaced with chain link fencing, requiring less maintenance.  The Athletics department requests approval to declare the wood from the existing fence as surplus and accept sealed bids. 

There’s a legislative requirement (item 3 of 702 KAR 1:170) that districts will annually, by August 31st, review the best practice guidance on data and information security.

The District is requesting approval of the 2024-2025 MOA with Campbellsville University to allow student teachers to work at schools. 

The District is requesting approval of the revised job description for “Family Resource Center Coordinator I” position.  In the past, a college degree has not been a requirement for this position.  However, the current listing in TalentEd requires a Bachelor’s Degree.  For this reason, the district requests to remove the Bachelor’s Degree requirement and replace with the following educational requirement: “High school graduate, G.E.D., Associates degree, or equivalent supplemented by three years of related work experience.  Additional education may substitute for the required experience on a year-to-year basis.

When it is determined that additional instructional assistants are needed to meet the needs of special education students, it is a very lengthy process.  It requires board approval, posting of the position, and hiring which includes background checks, etc.  Approving additional Instructional Asst. II positions, based on need will allow special education students needs to be served in a more timely manner.  

Order #26 - Motion Passed:  Authorize the Superintendent to Post and Fill Additional Instructional Assistant Positions as Necessary to Fulfill Needs Established by Students’ Individual Education Plans Developed through the ARC Meeting Process passed with a motion by Mr. Tyler McGuffey and a second by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent.

Due to the growing number of Special Education children who are also identified as English language learners, the Special Education department is requesting to create a Bilingual Instructional Assistant II position. This position will support students and staff and will be paid with IDEA funds.

Order #27 - Motion Passed:  Create a Bilingual Instructional Assistant II Position and Add it to the Salary Schedule passed with a motion by Ms. Christine Killen and a second by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent.

The District is requesting approval of the  Apprenticeship Building America 2 (ABA2) grant. This grant is 4 million dollars to be divided between 4 school districts. This grant will promote academic models for 48 months beginning this school year. It will fund Career Support Specialist for LCHS and funding for apprenticeship programs for students. 

Order #28 - Motion Passed:  Accept and Implement the Apprenticeship Building America 2 Grant, the Job Description for Career Support Specialist, and Add it to the Salary Schedule passed with a motion by Ms. Gloria Sneed and a second by Mr. Tyler McGuffey.

The Migrant Coordinator has worked 240 days for the last several school years. Increasing the number of days on the contract would ensure that the employee receives all benefits of the number of days worked each year. 

Order #29 - Motion Passed:  Approve Increase of Migrant Coordinator to 240 Days per School Year passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent and a second by Ms. Christine Killen.

Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative staff will be providing coaching/mentoring services for principals as assigned by the Superintendent.  The CKEC staff will also be doing a review of district systems.  The Special Education Department will pay 50% of the total cost. 

Order #30 - Motion Passed:  Approve Central Kentucky Educational Cooperative Services for Coaching, Mentoring, and Review of District Systems passed with a motion by Ms. Christine Killen and a second by Mr. Tyler McGuffey.

Due to the need for interpreters (such as Spanish, ASL, etc.) the district is requesting a contract with CKIR - Central Kentucky Interpreter Registry to provide interpreting services as needed throughout the 2024-2025 school year. This will be paid with IDEA funds.

Order #31 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Contract with Central Kentucky Interpreter Registry to Provide Interpreting Services for the 2024-2025 School Year passed with a motion by Ms. Christine Killen and a second by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent.

Order #32 - Motion Passed:  Move to Closed Session Pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c)for a Discussion of Potential Litigation passed with a motion by Ms. Christine Killen and a second by Mr. Tyler McGuffey.

Order #33 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of Meeting at 7:27 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent and a second by Ms. Christine Killen.