Middlesboro Independent
May 16, 2023 5:00 PM
Middlesboro Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
I. Call to order
I.A. Pledge to the Flag
I.B. Adopt Agenda of May 16, 2023 Regular Meeting
II. Communications
II.A. Board Members
II.B. Superintendent
II.B.1. Superintendent's Report on Personnel
II.C. Students
II.D. Citizens
II.E. Recognize MES Moderate Severe Disability Staff for Spotlight recognition from KDE office of Special Education and Early Learning
II.F. Recognize Campbell University Excellence in Teaching Awards - Traci Kelley, Sandy Evans and Sally Adams
II.G. Suzanne Lee - Band
II.H. Lisa Schneider - Jacket Exchange
II.I. Construction Progress Report
II.J. Jamie Johnson - D.P.P. Attendance Update
III. Targeted Discussion/Dialogue
III.A. Recommend the Board Approve the following Change Orders to Oheil Site Solutions for the Middlesboro Athletic Field Renovation Project, BG 23-209, and authorize the appropriate signatures: •Change Order No. 2 – Add shadowing to turf numbers $8,625.00 •Change Order No. 3 – Increase curb heights to accommodate existing elevations $8,260.00 •Change Order No. 4 – Pour walls into existing locker rooms and install curb ramp To access field $5,430.00
III.B. Recommend the Board Approve the following payments for the Middlesboro Athletic Field Renovation project: • Ohieil Site Solutions $183,105.00 • Hinkle Contracting Co., LLC $9,551.23 • Sportsfield Specialties $4,280.00
III.C. Recommend the Board Approve Payment to First State Financial, Middlesboro, in the amount of $213,602.37 for School Facilities Construction Commission bond June 1, 2015 (MHS Renovation) Principal $159,344.00 - Interest $54,258.37
III.D. Recommend the Board Approve Performance Bond for Ava Wilder for Finance Officer and Treasurer with Commonwealth Risk Solutions in the amount of $335.94
III.E. Recommend the Board Approve Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC) 2023-2024 Cooperative Membership Agreement in the amount of $3,135.88
III.F. Recommend the Board enter into a Contract and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Bell Whitley Head-start/Preschool for the 2023-2024
III.G. Recommend the Board Approve Grant Agreement with Elgin for School Social Worker for the 2023-2024
III.H. Recommend the board request a waiver per Section 501.1 of 702 KAR 4:180 from the requirement of a new District Facility Plan (DFP) every four (4) years. It has been less than eight (8) years since a new DFP has been developed and the district shows no significant change in enrollment educational programs or building needs. The Local Planning Committee vote was unanimous
III.I. Recommend the Board Approve Amended Calendar for 2022-2023
III.J. Recommend the Board Adopt Tentative Working Budget 2023-2024
IV. Student Learning Support and Consent Items
IV.A. Recommend the Board Approve Minutes of April 18, 2023 Regular Meeting
IV.B. Recommend the Board Approve Financial Reports as presented from Middlesboro High School, Middle School and Elementary School
V. Student Support Services
V.A. Recommend the Board Approve Cafeteria Report
V.B. Recommend the Board Approve Financial Report
V.C. Recommend the Board Approve Bills
VI. Informational Items
VII. Board Calendar - Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at the Central Office Building
VIII. Recommend the Board Enter into Executive Session Personnel KRS 61.810 (1)(f)
IX. Recommend the Board Exit Executive Session
X. Adjourn