Mercer County
June 18, 2026 5:30 PM ET (4:30 CT)
Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Randy Phillips
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Amber Franceschi, District 1

Amy Hart, District 2

Billy Montgomery, District 3

Cliff Prewitt, District 4

Randy Phillips, District 5

2. Pledge of Allegiance
Jason Booher
3. Acceptance of Board Secretary Holly Cook Resignation
Randy Phillips
4. Acceptance of New Board Secretary Stacey Griffith
Randy Phillips
5. Approval of Agenda
Randy Phillips
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The agenda is being presented for approval. Any changes are to be made at this time.

6. Recognitions
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1. Student Recognitions:

Makayla Nichols - STLP Competition First Place in the State in Website Design Challenge

Jaylee Freeman - Art Showcase Recipient

Abigail Woods - Qualified for International DECA and elected as Kentucky's DECA Vise President for Competitive Events. 

 

2. Staff Recognitions:

Retirement of Certified Staff

Lisa Coleman

 Gwen Currens

 Lynette Freeman

Jennifer Meadows

Linda Potter

Wendy Sherrow

 Missy Teterick

Marnie VanWinkle

Angie Wilson

7. Public Participation
Randy Phillips
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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.


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

8.A. Finance Officer's Report
Amber Minor
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The Finance Officer will report to the board at this time.

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8.B. Attendance Report
Esther Hayslett
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8.C. Personnel Report
Chantal Joyce
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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)).

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8.D. MCES Titan Sports Academy Presentation
Nekita Johnson / Hayley Spivey
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Implementation of a Youth Development Sports Program at MCES.

26-27 would be a pilot year with 2-3 sports being implemented.

Initial start up cost (MCES PTO, community sponsors, parents)

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8.E. Construction Projects
Jason Booher
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Update on Current Construction Projects

8.F. Superintendent's Report
Jason Booher
9. Consent Agenda
Randy Phillips
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“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.

9.A. Board Meeting Minutes
Randy Phillips
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9.B. Invoices
Amber Minor
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9.C. Certified Evaluation Plan
Jason McAllister
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Certified Evaluation Plan Attached

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9.D. Mercer Co. Health Dept. Contract for Drug Testing
Esther Hayslett
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Contract attached.
 
 

 

 

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9.E. Surplus Equipment
Amber Minor
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The following items are being requested to be deemed as surplus:

  • Playground Equipment from Harlow (excluding preschool playground) - to be sold or scrapped
  • Playground Equipment from the current MCES (that will not be used elsewhere in district) - to be sold or scrapped

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9.F. Budgeted Membership/Subscription/Agreement Renewals
Amber Minor
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The attached items are being requested for renewal for the 2026-27 school year and are already included in the budget.

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9.G. FY2027 District Funding Assurances
Amber Minor
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Please see the attached assurance outlining that the district will stay in compliance with all of the federal assurances in order to receive federal funds.

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10. Action Items for Discussion
Randy Phillips
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The following items require board action, but do not require a roll call vote for approval.

10.A. District Emergency Plans and School Emergency Plans
Esther Hayslett
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1st Reading for District Emergency Plans and School Emergency Plans:

Mercer Co. Code of Conduct
Mercer Co. Trauma Informed Plan
Mercer Co. District Emergency Plan
Mercer Co. Crisis Recovery Plan
Mercer Co. Safety Plan, including Safety At-risk Assessment findings
Mercer Co. Athletic Emergency Plan
Mercer Co. Police Policies 
School Emergency plans (MCSH, KMS, MCIS, MCES, Central/Day Treatment) 
School Supversion Plans (All schools) 
School Master Schedules (All Schools) 

A prior email has been sent to the superintendent, board members and attorney for review. 

10.B. 2026 KSBA Updates and AP 1st readings
Jason Booher
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2026 KSBA Updates AP and 2026 KSBA Updates are Attached

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11. Action Items for Roll Call Vote
Randy Phillips
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The following items require board action and a roll call vote for approval.

11.A. 26/27 Addendum for Healthy Kids Clinic
Esther Hayslett
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26/27 Addendum for Healty Kids Clinic is attached. 

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11.B. Athletic Project Weights
Jason Booher
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Please see attached for Weight quotes.

DFS Proposal 62854 $173,430.00

DFS Proposal 62857 $152,150.00

Power Lift Proposal $187548.20

Plae Prosal # 96043 $240557.51

 

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11.C. Athlectic Project Flooring
Jason Booher
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Please see attachments for flooring quotes. 

Design 2 Wellness $20,850.40 (10.5mm) Proposal # 35257

Design 2 Wellness ECORE Beast Plus with 6" Cove Base $25,689.50 (14.5mm) Proposal #35258

PLAE Forge  $30,738.38 (12mm) Proposal #96015

PLAE Achieve $38,651.42 (18mm) Proposal # 96014

Direct Fitness Solutions $36,737.00 (14.5mm) Proposal #62855

Grid Sports $26,938.46 Prposal #24778

Flooring Overview

 

This will be funded through a bequest from a late physician’s estate.

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11.D. Update to 2026-27 Fidelity Bonds
Amber Minor
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The penal sum for the 2026-27 Fidelity Bonds was increased by KDE from $300,000 to $600,000, and the district did not receive a notification of this change. There is a total premium increase of $2,225.60. Making the overall premium for the two bonds $4,413.42. Please see attached pending bond documents.

11.E. 2026-27 Workers Compensation Insurance
Amber Minor
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Please see the attachment outlining the renewal with KEMI for Workers Compensation Insurance for the 2026-27 school year in the amount of $60,744.12.

Kentucky Employers Mutual (KEMI) 2016-17 Rate 2017-18 Rate 2018-19 Rate 2019-20 Rate 2020-21 Rate 2021-22 Rate 2022-23 Rate 2023-24 Rate 2024-25 Rate 2025-26 Rate 2026-27 Rate
Workers Compensation $125,704 $130,719 $105,470 $88,055 $80,931 $74,483 $72,961 $65,198 $47,304 $53,129 $60,744

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11.F. 2026-27 Property, Liability, and Auto Insurances
Amber Minor
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Please see the attachment outlining the proposals from Liberty Mutual, Bluegrass Risk Management, and Obsidian.

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11.G. 2026-27 Salary Schedule
Amber Minor
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Please see the attachments regarding the 2026-27 Salary Schedule.

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12. Adjournment
Randy Phillips