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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.
SET MEETING AGENDA
Order #38 - Motion Passed: Set the Meeting Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Phillip Coots and a second by Mr. Tyler McGuffey.
3.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.a.
Early Childhood Annual Report
The Early Childhood program will present the 2024-2025 annual report.
3.b.
Tax Rates
Finance Director, Ms. Lee Ann Smith, will discuss options for real and personal tax rates.
Last year’s tax rate was 52.2 for real estate and 54.6 for personal property. Each year, KDE sends a few options to consider.
Option 1:
The first option is the compensating rate. This is the rate that when applied to the current year’s property assessment produces an amount of revenue equal to revenue we received last year. The compensating rate for real estate is 48 (with exonerations). The compensating rate for personal property is 51.1 (with exonerations).
Option 2:
4% revenue increase rate for real estate is 49.9 (with exonerations) and the rate for personal property is 53.2 (with exonerations). This is a decrease of 2.3 on real and 1.4 on personal property.
The District has until September 13th to set those rates, which is 45 days from when the assessment was certified. We do not have to have a public hearing or advertise anything about these rates.
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Real Property Tax Rates
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Personal Property Tax Rates
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Revenue Generated
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52.2
(Last year’s rate)
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54.6
(Last year’s rate)
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$7,404,944
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48.0
(Compensating rate)
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51.1
(Compensating rate)
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$7,686,881
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49.9
(4% increase)
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53.2
(4% increase)
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$7,992,891
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Comparison of Real Property Tax Rates to Local (last year)
- Danville – 90.0
- Somerset – 77.4
- Boyle – 65.3 (71 for this year)
- Garrard – 62.6
- Pulaski – 52.8
- Lincoln – 52.2
- Casey – 47.9
- Rockcastle – 43.8
Motor Vehicle Tax
This rate remains constant from year-to-year at 54.2. In the 24-25 school year, we collected $1,255,606.
Utility Tax
This rate remains constant also at 3.0. In the 24-25 school year, we collected $1,274,837.
3.c.
Data and Information Security
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. No Action is required.
3.d.
MOA for Gear Up Program
Each year the Board approves an Memorandum of Agreement with the Appalachian Educational Service Agency to provide the district with the funding of four (4 )Gear Up staff members, educational related programs, and opportunities to prepare students for post-secondary education or employment. This year the grant will serve students in grades 9 - 11.
3.e.
Traceable Communication
To comply with Senate Bill 181, the following forms for two-way communication between teacher and student require Board approval.
3.f.
Early Entry to Kindergarten
The District requests board approval for early entrance into Kindergarten for a student who will be attending Hustonville Elementary School during the upcoming school year.
The student recently completed the Brigance Kindergarten Readiness Assessment and met all of the established criteria for early entrance as outlined in our district’s policy. Based on this assessment and supporting observations, we believe the student is developmentally and academically prepared to begin Kindergarten early.
3.g.
Interpreter Services
Due to the need for interpreters (such as Spanish and ASL) the district is requesting a contract with CKIR - Central Kentucky Interpreter Register to provide interpreting services as needed throughout the 2025-2026 school year. This will be paid with special education SEEK funds.
4.
ACTION ITEMS
4.a.
Revised Board Policy 03.1233 and 03.2233 Parental Leave Options
The start date for paid maternity leave was added to the board policy.
Order #39 - Motion Passed: Second Reading and Approval of Board Policy 03.1233 and 03.2233 Parental Leave Options passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent and a second by Mr. Tyler McGuffey.
4.b.
Draft Procedure 03.123 AP.2 Leave Request Form
The Leave request form has been updated to align with maternity leave policy.
4.c.
Change to 21st CCLC Director Salary
Two schools had to renew 21st Century grants this year. Notification of grant renewal was late due to funding concerns. Budgets were not completed by the time the new salary schedule was approved. The District is requesting the 21st Century Director salary and hours match other program director's salary since they oversee District programs. The 21st Century Director days will remain 220.
Order #40 - Motion Passed: Approve the Updated 2025-2026 Salary Schedule, Including the Updated 21st Century Director Hourly Rate for 8 Hours per Day passed with a motion by Ms. Gloria Sneed and a second by Mr. Phillip Coots.
4.d.
Midway MOA
Midway University students would like to complete fieldwork and clinical student teaching experiences in the Lincoln County School District. A Memorandum of Agreement is required for the 2025-26 school year in order for students to participate.
Order #41 - Motion Passed: Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Midway University's Teacher Education Program for the 2025-2026 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Tyler McGuffey and a second by Mr. Phillip Coots.
4.e.
Student Handbook
Each year the student handbook has to be updated to reflect changes in district policy and procedure.
Order #42 - Motion Passed: Approve the 2025-2026 Student Handbook passed with a motion by Mr. Tyler McGuffey and a second by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent.
4.f.
BCTC MOA for Dual Credit
Lincoln County High School requests approval of the Memorandum of Agreement with Bluegrass Community and Technical College to provide dual credit classes.
Order #43 - Motion Passed: Approve the 2025-2026 Memorandum of Agreement with Bluegrass Community and Technical College to Provide Dual Credit Classes passed with a motion by Mr. Phillip Coots and a second by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent.
4.g.
Revised 2025-2026 Early Childhood Calendars
Early Childhood calendars were revised due to the delayed start of school for the district.
Order #44 - Motion Passed: Approve the 2025-2026 Revised Early Childhood Calendars passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent and a second by Mr. Phillip Coots.
5.
PUBLIC COMMENT
6.
ADJOURNMENT
Order #45 - Motion Passed: Adjournment of Meeting at 5:56 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Tyler McGuffey.
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