Lincoln County
July 08, 2025 4:00 PM
Special Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER Superintendent: Mr. Bruce Smith; Chair: Ms. Christine Killen; Vice Chair: Mr. Tyler McGuffey; Board Members: Ms. Jennifer Broadbent, Mr. Phillip Coots, and Ms. Gloria Sneed
1.a. Pledge of Allegiance
1.b. Vision Statement: Lincoln County Schools – Equipping Students to Learn, Conquer, Succeed.
1.c. Mission Statement: The Mission of Lincoln County Schools, in partnership with students, staff, parents, and the community, is to equip students with the skills necessary to be lifelong, productive citizens in an ever-changing global society.
2. ACTION ITEMS
2.a. Lite the Nite Contract
Rationale

The District requests to renew contract with Lite the Nite Technologies to provide assistance in obtaining E-rate funding and any other federal, state, or private grants for which the district may qualify.  Services will be provided on an 'as needed' basis. 

Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Contract Renewal with Lite the Nite Technologies passed with a motion by Mr. Phillip Coots and a second by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent.

2.b. Construction Documents
Rationale

Branscum Construction submitted an application for payment and a change order request for the abatement of asbestos and the removal of lockers, for the Lincoln County High School renovation project.

Actions Taken

Order #2 - Motion Passed:  Approve Pay Application #1 in the Amount of $149,082.76 and Change Order #1 in the Amount of $39,248.81 for the Lincoln County High School Renovation Project passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent and a second by Ms. Gloria Sneed.

2.c. Revised Board Policy 03.28 Evaluation (Classified)
Rationale

The District is requesting approval of the revised classified evaluation policy.  The revised policy changes evaluations to every five (5) years to align with the KSBA recommended evaluation policy for certified staff. 

2.d. Revised Board Policy 02.4331 School Staffing
Rationale

The District is requesting approval of revised Board Policy 02.4331 School Staffing, which adds "including by reassigning extended days to meet building needs and employee availability" under the heading Council Authority.  This change will allow schools more flexibility in meeting building needs. 

2.e. Revised Board Policy 08.13451 Parent/Family Engagement
Rationale

The District is requesting approval of the revised Board Policy for Title 1 Parent and Family Engagement. Revisions are based on recommendations following the Title 1 audit. 

3. ADJOURNMENT
Actions Taken

Order #3 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of Meeting at 4:34 p.m passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent and a second by Mr. Phillip Coots.