Amber Franceschi, District 1

Amy Hart, District 2

Billy Montgomery, District 3

Cliff Prewitt, District 4

Randy Phillips, District 5

The agenda is being presented for approval. Any changes are to be made at this time.

1. Superior Titan Award- A student from each school (Mercer Elementary, Mercer Co. Intermediate School, King Middle, and Mercer County Senior High School) will be recognized each month at the board of education meetings for their efforts in the classroom, leadership skills and attitude. The student award recipient must meet the following guidelines:

• Perfect attendance during the month student(s) are being observed.
• Completed all homework assignments and tests.
• Passing grade.
• No discipline issues.
• Demonstrates good leadership skills.
• Exhibits a winning attitude and spirit toward learning and peers.

Mercer County Elementary School - Caroline Hogue

Mercer County Intermediate School – Dakota Rayburn

King Middle School – Layne Sutton

Mercer County Senior High School – Rennan Guyard Doan

2. Other Student Recognitions:

Aiden Griffieth- Selected to be a part of the KMEA Middle School All-State Band

Pursuant to Board Policy 01.421, persons wishing to address the Board must first be recognized by the Chairperson and stand behind the podium. An individual or group granted the privilege of being heard must give his/her name, address, and reason for speaking. The Chairperson may rule on the relevance of the topic to the Board's Agenda, and will set the time limit to three (3) minutes, but not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes. The Board will only act on/respond to items on the published agenda. If you wish to have an item placed on the agenda, you must first meet with the Superintendent.

At this time the board will receive comments from the public.

This section of the agenda is reserved for reports only, no action will be taken.

The Finance Officer will report to the board at this time.

• Monthly Financial Reports for Board January 2026 - Amber Minor.pdf

The DPP will report to the board at this time.

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KRS 160.390; KRS 160.38; KRS 160.370    The Superintendent is responsible for all personnel actions including hiring, assignments, transfer, dismissal, suspension, reinstatement, promotion, and for reporting these actions to the board of education (KRS 160.390 (1)).  All appointments, promotions and transfers of principals, supervisors, teachers, and other school employees shall be made only by the Superintendent of schools, who shall notify the Board of the action taken (KRS 160.380(2a)).

• Personnel Report February 2026 - Sheet1 (2) (3)

• New Elementary School Update 2172026.pptx

The Superintendent will report to the board at this time.

• New Elementary School Update 2172026.pptx

“Consent Agenda” items are voted on with one motion and one vote. 

These are, typically, items that happen on a regular basis, are annual fees, or routine items in doing business. 

The board may discuss any item they wish.

The board has the option to pull any item out for a separate vote.

• Jan 20 26 minutes.pdf
• MinuteReport (35).pdf

• Jan 2026 Paid Invoices - Amber Minor.pdf

Coach Flach will be taking 3-5 student athletes to Virginia Beach, Virginia who qualified for Nationals. This will be on March 19-22. Students/Coach will leave MCSHS on Thursday 3/19 and return on Sunday 3/22.

Trip will be paid for with the Track Booster Club/Fundraisers

Please see attached

No cost for the district, school, or PTO

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Our rabbit show team will send our rabbits to the American Polish Rabbit Club's National Show in Dodgeville, WI.

FFA and pending donors will cover the cost of this trip. 

Requesting that the Superintendent/Board will sign the FFA Proclamation declaring FFA Week

• FFA Week 2026 - Proclamation - Kendra Rowland.pdf

The following items require board action, but do not require a roll call vote for approval.

Pursuant to KRS 157.622, the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) is hereby making an official Offer of Assistance to the Mercer County Board of Education. Acceptance of this Offer of Assistance commits the school district to adhere to the statutes and regulations governing this program. This Offer of Assistance is in the annual debt service amount of $4,890 to be used towards proposed construction or major renovation of facilities outlined in your most current approved facility plan.

• Mercer County Schools Mail - Fwd_ SFCC Construction Offer of Assistance - Amber Minor.pdf

The following items require board action and a roll call vote for approval.

Please see attachment for approval

• 2026-27 SBDM Preliminary Allocations FOR BOARD - Amber Minor.pdf

The district opened bids for the upcoming mowing contract on February 9th. After reviewing the estimated costs, provided required documents, and contacting references, the recommendation from Mr. Carlton is to take Johnson's Lawn & Landscape LLC bid to mow MCSHS, MCIS, Harlow, & AJ, and Homescapes bid to mow MCES & KMS. The total cost of mowing bids is $2,285. 

• Bid Tabulation February 2026 - Amber Minor.pdf
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• Healthy Kids Facility Use Agreement JHD Version 02032026 (2) (1).docx

These five change orders are a $0 cost for the district, because they are two refunds and repurchases for a door and paint. 

Please see attached for more information. 

• Atlas CO #17-07.pdf
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• Mason Structure Deduct CO #17-03.pdf
• Rising Sun Deduct CO #17-02.pdf
• Specialty Interiors CO #17-08.pdf
• Wilson Painting CO #17-12.pdf

• Mercer Co Athletics Ph-2 - con.zip

Please see attached

• BG 2-25012.pdf

Please see attached

• BG 3-25012.pdf

A motion is needed to enter into executive session. 

A motion is needed to exit executive session