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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 THE MEETING AGENDA
Order #179 - Motion Passed: Set the Meeting Agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Gloria Sneed and a second by Mr. Phillip Coots.
3.
PRESENTATIONS
3.a.
Early Childhood Mid-Year Report
The Early Childhood Program Coordinator, Ms. Kimberly Carrier, will present their mid-year report.
3.b.
District and School Improvement Plans
4.
PUBLIC COMMENT
5.
SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF REPORTS
5.a.
Monthly Personnel Action Report
5.b.
Report on Superintendent's Non-Contract and Out-of-District Days
5.c.
Monthly SBDM Meeting Agendas and Minutes from Schools
5.d.
Enrollments
5.e.
Early Childhood Communication
5.f.
Drills Report
5.g.
Monthly Financial Statements, Accounts Payable, Payroll and School Activity Funds
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Order #180 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda Items passed with a motion by Mr. Tyler McGuffey and a second by Ms. Gloria Sneed.
6.a.
Minutes of the January 8, 2026 Working and January 15, 2026 Regular Meetings
6.b.
Purchases over $40,000
- KISTA 2016 Debt Service, $81,095.60
- KISTA 2017 Debt Service, $87,638.45
- U.S. Bank, 2023 Bond Series, $58,584.38
- Stalker Sports Floors, $153,365.00
- Clotfelter Samokar, LCHS Bid Package 1, $89,155.27
6.c.
Leave Requests
- Intermittent FMLA leave for certified staff at LCHS, Jan. 6, 2026 to Jan. 6, 2027
- Medical leave for classified transportation staff, Jan. 6 to Feb. 17, 2026
- FMLA leave for certified staff at HLE, Feb. 4 to Feb. 12, 2026
- Extend medical leave for classified staff at SES, Jan. 27 to May 1, 2026
6.d.
Trip Requests
- Gear Up students to visit Lincoln Memorial University in Virginia, Apr. 2, 2026
- Gear Up students to visit KY Welding Inst. in Flemingsburg, Apr. 2, 2026
- LCHS FFA to Washington D.C. for Conference, Jun. 16-20, 2026
- LCHS Baseball to Myrtle Beach for tournament, Apr. 5-11, 2026
6.e.
School-Wide Fundraising Activities
- SES to host Dine to Donate and sell student art for Art room supplies
- SES to request food donations for backpack program/blessings box
- WBE to host a Valentines Dance for student incentives
6.f.
Apply For and Implement Grants
- Continuing Program Plan and Assurances for District FRYSCs
- Chick-fil-a Mini grant for Impact Project supplies
- 21st CCLC Continuation grants for LCHS and HLE
- Math Achievement grants for LCMS and LCHS
7.
ACTION ITEMS
7.a.
Change to Diploma Credits
Lincoln County High Schools is moving from a six-period to a seven-period day at the start of the 2026-2027 school year which allows students to earn another full credit. Each graduating class will have an additional credit added to their diploma type for each additional year they attend LCHS. Due to this change, the high school is requesting approval to revise the number of credits needed for each diploma type.
Order #181 - Motion Passed: Approve the Revised Credit for Each Diploma Type at Lincoln County High School passed with a motion by Mr. Phillip Coots and a second by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent.
7.b.
Pay Application #1 LCHS Renovations Bid Package 2
FieldTurf USA, Inc. has submitted a pay application in the amount of $356,088.70 for the Lincoln County High School's baseball and softball fields.
Order #182 - Motion Passed: Approve Pay Application #1 in the Amount of $356,088.70 for the Lincoln County High School Renovations, Bid Package 2 passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent and a second by Mr. Phillip Coots.
7.c.
Pay Application #4 LCHS Renovations Bid Package 2
The District is requesting approval of Pay Application #4 in the amount of $145,986.39 and the direct purchase orders totaling $18,641.09 for the Lincoln County High School renovations Bid Package 2
Order #183 - Motion Passed: Approve Pay Application #4 in the Amount of $145,986.39 and Direct Purchase Orders Totaling $18,641.09 for the Lincoln County High School Renovations Bid Package 2 passed with a motion by Mr. Phillip Coots and a second by Mr. Tyler McGuffey.
7.d.
Change Order #6 for the LCHS Renovation Bid Package 1
The District is requesting approval of Change Order #6 for the Lincoln County High School Renovations Bid Package 1, in the amount of -5,600. This is a deductive Change Order to reimburse the District for the cost of the performance analysis of the new LCHS gym floor. There is no cost to district.
Order #184 - Motion Passed: Approve Change Order #6 for the Lincoln County High School Renovations Bid Package 1 in the Amount of -5,600 passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent and a second by Mr. Phillip Coots.
7.e.
Mowing Bids
Mr. Brad Smith, Director of Operations, will present the mowing bids and his recommendation.
Order #185 - Motion Passed: Accept the Bid from Jacob Johnson of $1,850 per Mowing for the 2026 Mowing Season passed with a motion by Mr. Tyler McGuffey and a second by Ms. Gloria Sneed.
7.f.
Copier for Hustonville Elementary
Hustonville Elementary is requesting approval to purchase one (1) copier from Danville Office Equipment, at a cost of $14,443.89. The District will pay for the copier and Hustonville Elementary will use funds from their instructional budget to reimburse the District over the next five (5) years.
Order #186 - Motion Passed: Approve the Purchase of One (1) Copier for Hustonville Elementary passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent and a second by Mr. Tyler McGuffey.
7.g.
2027-2028 Calendar Committee
The school board is required to appoint a calendar committee annually. The District is requesting approval of the following individuals:
- District Principal: Amanda Foster
- District office administrator: Diana Hart
- Local Board Member: TBD
- Two parents of students enrolled in a District school: Gerald Sims and Jessica Taylor
- District elementary teacher: Rebecca Cash
- District middle or high teacher: Morgan Johnson
- Two District classified employees: Lanetta Lunsford and Laken Grider
- Two community members: Justin Poynter and Woods Adams
Order #187 - Motion Passed: Approve the 2027-2028 Calendar Committee passed with a motion by Mr. Tyler McGuffey and a second by Mr. Phillip Coots.
7.h.
Tentative Section 7 Staffing Allocation Formulas
The District is requesting approval of the tentative Section 7 staffing allocation formulas for 2026-2027 school year
Order #188 - Motion Passed: Approve the Tentative Section 7 Staffing Allocation Formulas for 2026-2027 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Phillip Coots and a second by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent.
7.i.
Tentative Section 4 & Section 5 Staffing Allocation Formulas
The District is requesting approval of the tentative Section 4 & Section 5 staffing allocation formulas for 2026-2027 school year.
Order #189 - Motion Passed: Approve the Tentative Section 4 and Section 5 Staffing Allocation Formulas for the 2026-2027 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Phillip Coots and a second by Mr. Tyler McGuffey.
7.j.
Bids for Yearbooks
The District is requesting permission to advertise for bids for yearbooks for the 2026-2027 school year
Order #190 - Motion Passed: Approve Advertising for Bids for Yearbooks for the 2026-2027 School Year passed with a motion by Ms. Gloria Sneed and a second by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent.
7.k.
Bank Depository Bids
The District is requesting approval to advertise for and accept sealed bids for bank depository services from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028.
Order #191 - Motion Passed: Approve to Advertise For and Accept Sealed Bids for Bank Depository Services to be Effective from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 passed with a motion by Mr. Tyler McGuffey and a second by Mr. Phillip Coots.
7.l.
Bids for Drug Testing Services
The District is requesting permission to advertise for drug testing bids for the 26-27 school year.
Order #192 - Motion Passed: Approve Advertising for Bids for Drug Testing Services for the 2026-2027 School Year passed with a motion by Ms. Gloria Sneed and a second by Mr. Phillip Coots.
7.m.
Student Accident Insurance
Roberts Insurance has provided quotes for student accident insurance for the board's approval. The District is requesting approval to accept quote from Hartford for the 2026-2027 school year at a slight increase of $291.38. Total premium is $81,677.18 which is paid from the general fund.
Order #193 - Motion Passed: Accept the Quote from Hartford for Student Accident Insurance for the 2026-2027 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Phillip Coots and a second by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent.
7.n.
Science PD Contract
The District is requesting approval of a contract with Pimser to provide a four-day professional development series over the High Quality Instructional Resource, OpenSciEd for all K-12 science teachers.
Order #194 - Motion Passed: Approve the Contract with Pimser to Provide Professional Development for K-12 Science Teachers passed with a motion by Mr. Tyler McGuffey and a second by Mr. Phillip Coots.
8.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
8.a.
Move to Closed Session Pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c) for a Discussion of Proposed or Pending Litigation
Order #195 - Motion Passed: Move to Closed Session Pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c)for a Discussion of Proposed or Pending Litigation passed with a motion by Ms. Gloria Sneed and a second by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent.
8.b.
Return to Open Session
8.c.
Possible Action on Closed Session Discussion
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Order #196 - Motion Passed: Adjournment of Meeting at 7:52 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Jennifer Broadbent and a second by Ms. Gloria Sneed.
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