Boone County
May 09, 2024 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting Boone County Board of Education
I. CALL TO ORDER
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  Welcome to the Boone County School District
Regular Board Meeting

II. NATIONAL ANTHEM
II.A. The National Anthem will be presented by Ballyshannon Middle School
III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
III.A. The Pledge to the Flag will be led by students from Yealey Elementary School
IV. GOOD NEWS
IV.A. Break the Mold Winner - Helen Potraffke from Stephens Elementary School
IV.B. 2024 NKY Excellence Dinner Award Recipients
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The following students and teacher were recognized in April for their dedication and excellence in education during the annual Northern Kentucky Excellence in Education Dinner & Awards Celebration put on by the Northern Kentucky Education Council. Congratulations!

St. Elizabeth Healthcare Scholarship Recipient:  Chloe Haskamp of IGNITE Institute

Golden Apple Award teacher award: Carol Basinger of New Haven Elementary School (2nd year in a row that New Haven has had a Golden Apple teacher, congratulations also goes to Principal Mary Goble.)

Champion for Education:  The Champion for Education Award recognizes individuals, businesses, community members or school board members who have demonstrated ongoing dedication to the success of students and the betterment of education in Northern Kentucky. That award went to our very own Karen Byrd who has served for 27 years on the school board.

 

IV.C. 34 Students receive State Seal of Biliteracy
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Boone County High:

  • Hailey Reyes Torres- Spanish
  • Jocelin Munoz- Spanish
  • Paola Quisquinay-Spanish
  • Marisa Nzengu- Portuguese and Spanish
  • Eliseo Perez-Lopez- Spanish
  • Lindsay Ramirez- Spanish

Conner High School:

  • Logan King- Spanish
  • Alex Sheridan- Spanish
  • Heylinne Dayanara Pusac-Spanish
  • Makenna Murphy-Spanish

Cooper High School:

  • Andrea Mireles- Spanish
  • Jasmine Gutter- Spanish
  • Greyson Johns- German

Ignite:

  • Fatima Mejia- Spanish
  • Janell Sanchez- Spanish
  • Amanda Resendiz-Azua-Spanish

Ryle:

  • Diana Juarez Perez- Spanish
  • Joselyn Peregrino- Spanish
  • Jaquelin Campos- Spanish
  • Allison Lopez Cardenas- Spanish
  • Ariel Fader- Spanish and Chinese
  • Alexandria Reyes- Spanish
  • Mya Castro Sarabia- Spanish
  • Viktoriya Emelianova- Russian and Spanish
  • Osvaldo Ramirez- Spanish
  • Adolfo Guerrero- Spanish
  • Anel Ceja- Spanish
  • Shunya Kondo- Japanese
  • Angela Valente Chavez- Spanish
  • Estrella Carrillo Guzman- Spanish
  • Yessid Hernandez Tomas- Spanish

IV.D. Rotary Club Teachers of the Year - Heather Bloemer and Tasha Lovins from Ryle High School
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The Florence Rotary Club recognized two Boone County School District teachers as Teacher of the Year recipients this week. Each teacher received a $500 check from Heritage Bank to donate to an education charity of their choice, a banner to hang at their school, a citation from the KY Senate presented by Senator Schickel, a Boone County proclamation from Boone County Judge Executive Gary More naming Monday April 22nd as those teacher’s day and the Kentucky Colonel Award signed by Governor Beshear. Congratulations to Ryle High School teachers Heather Bloemer and Tasha Lovins! Ms. Bloemer's charity is the Ryle Special Education Department and Ms. Lovins charity is Ryle High School Athletics.

IV.E. 2024 KEA ESP of the Year finalist for the National ESP award - Marcie Vioxs from Transportation
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She was named by the Kentucky Education Association as the 2024 Educational Support Professional of the Year. On behalf of the district Marcie, we congratulate you!

IV.F. School Resource Officer Appreciation
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Elementary Schools

Burlington Elementary Deputy Roger Nelms

Collins Elementary Deputy Troy Hagedorn (retired May 1)

Erpenbeck Elementary Deputy John Lonaker

Florence Elementary Deputy Chris Combs

Goodridge Elementary Deputy Jeremy Reed

Longbranch Elementary Deputy Ben Booher

Kelly Elementary Deputy Dean Pattison

New Haven Elementary Deputy Scott Schwartz

North Pointe Elementary Deputy Mike Kappes

Ockerman Elementary Deputy Derek Boyd

Mann Elementary Deputy Mike Bales

Steeplechase Elementary Deputy Ryan Strange

Stephens Elementary Deputy Jim Hill

Thornwilde Elementary Deputy Scott Dhonau

Walton-Verona Elementary Deputy Tony Trimble

Yealey Elementary Deputy Amy Chapman

Deputy Alesa Collinsworth who fills temporary SRO vacancies

 

Middle Schools

Ballyshannon Middle Deputy Mark Jump

Conner Middle Deputy Wayne Turner

Camp Ernst Middle Deputy Chad Riddell

Gray Middle Deputy Brad Ezell

Ockerman Middle Deputy Chris Saunders

Jones Middle Deputy Kevin Schwartz

 

High Schools

Boone County High Deputy Bart White

Conner High School Deputy Ken Burcham

Cooper High School Deputy Steve Evans

Ryle High School Deputy Adam Kuhlman

IGNITE Institute Deputy Charlie Rolfsen

RISE Academy Deputy Kevin Gilpin

Walton-Verona High Deputy Joe Gregory

 

And last but not least, these great SRO’s are supervised by

Major Ryan Walters who attends every school board meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IV.G. Student School Board Representative Recognition - Youssef Saidi
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V. STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
V.A. Mr. Youssef Saidi will give the Student Board Member Representative report.
VI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
VI.A. Dr. Jim Detwiler, Deputy Superintendent CAO, Academics Reports
VI.B. Eric McArtor, Deputy Superintendent, COO, Operations Report
VII. AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS
VII.A. The board welcomes the opportunity to hear from the community and inform the board of your views on matters before the board, please keep in mind: • The Board of Education agenda is set and by statute, the board can only discuss the items that are present on the agenda. • The board cannot legally, nor would the board discuss an issue specific to an employee or student in respect to privacy. • Reminder: the meetings are streamed live on Youtube, please be respectful in your comments. • If you have a concern that you would like a response from the administration, feel free to leave your information as directed. • Keep comments to 2 minutes, so that all that wish to speak may speak. • The Giving/Gifting of time to another person is not permitted.
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VIII. RECOMMENDED ACTION - CONSENT AGENDA
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I recommend the following Consent Agenda items for Board approval.    In voting, please list any disqualifications (i.e. bills) that are appropriate.

VIII.A. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of April 18, 2024
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For the Board to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of April 18, 2024, as presented.

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VIII.B. Minutes of the Special Board Meeting- Superintendent Search April 25, 2024
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For the Board to approve the Minutes of the Special Board Meeting- Superintendent Search April 25, 2024, as presented.

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VIII.C. Bill List
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VIII.D. Treasurer's Report
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VIII.E. Leaves of Absence
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The following persons have submitted leave of absence requests for board approval:

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VIII.F. Bid Award & Revised BG-1 for Paving 2024, BG 24-242
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For the Board to approve the Bid Award & Revised BG-1 for Paving 2024, BG 24-242, as presented.

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VIII.G. Bid Award & Revised BG-1 for Plumbing 2024, BG 24-139
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For the Board to approve the Bid Award & Revised BG-1 for Plumbing 2024, BG 24-139, as presented.

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VIII.H. Bid Award & Revised BG-1 for Cooper High Field Drainage, BG 24-137
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For the Board to approve the Bid Award & Revised BG-1 for Cooper High Field Drainage, BG 24-137, as presented.

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VIII.I. Bid Award & Revised BG-1 for Kelly Elementary Water Upgrades, BG 24-138
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For the Board to approve the Bid Award & Revised BG-1 for Kelly Elementary Water Upgrades, BG 24-138, as presented.

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VIII.J. Bid Award & Revised BG-1 for Yealey Elementary Reno, BG 23-207
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For the Board to approve the Bid Award & Revised BG-1 for Yealey Elementary Reno, BG 23-207, as presented.

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VIII.K. BG-3 & Bidding Documents for HVAC 2024, BG 24-145
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For the Board to approve the BG-3 & Bidding Documents for HVAC 2024, BG 24-145, as presented.

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VIII.L. BG-4 for Boone County Schools Paving 2023, BG 23-342
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For the Board to approve the BG-4 for Boone County Schools Paving 2023, BG 23-342, as presented.

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VIII.M. Facility Use Agreement for Boone County High and NKCCA to use Facilities
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Boone County High and NKCCA to use Facilities, as presented.

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VIII.N. Facility Use Agreement for Cooper High School and Sean McNeil to use Facilities
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Cooper High School and Sean McNeil to use Facilities, as presented.

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VIII.O. Facility Use Agreement for Ignite to use Florence Baptist Church for Graduation
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For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Ignite to use Florence Baptist Church for Graduation, as presented.

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VIII.P. Field Trip - Boone County High to Chicago for Forensics Nationals
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Boone County High to Chicago for Forensics Nationals, as presented.

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VIII.Q. Field Trip and Contract - Ryle High School to Christian Academy of Louisville and St. Xavier with Executive Charter for Football Games
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip and Contract - Ryle High School to Christian Academy of Louisville and St. Xavier with Executive Charter for Football Games, as presented.

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VIII.R. Food Service Community Eligibility Provision Intent to Participate in 24-25
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For the Board to approve the Food Service Community Eligibility Provision Intent to Participate in 24-25, as presented.

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VIII.S. Surplus Buses & Vehicles, 5-9-2024
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For the Board to approve the Surplus Buses & Vehicles, 5-9-2024, as presented.

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VIII.T. Contract - Curriculum Associates, iReady Math - 3 Elementary Schools ***ARP ESSER***
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Curriculum Associates, iReady Math, as presented.

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VIII.U. Contract - Great Minds, Eureka Math - 4 Elementary Schools ***ARP ESSER***
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Great Minds, Eureka Math, as presented.

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VIII.V. Contract -Kendall Hunt, Illustrative Math - GES ***ARP ESSER***
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For the Board to approve the Kendall Hunt, Illustrative Math - GES, as presented.

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VIII.W. Contract - SAVVAS, enVision Math - 5 Elementary Schools ***ARP ESSER***
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For the Board to approve the Contract - SAVVAS, enVision Math, as presented.

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VIII.X. Contract - McGraw Hill, Everyday Math - MES ***ARP ESSER***
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For the Board to approve the Contract - McGraw Hill, Everyday Math - MES, as presented.

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VIII.Y. Contract - MidSchool Math - BMS ***ARP ESSER***
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For the Board to approve the Contract - MidSchool Math - BMS, as presented.

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VIII.Z. Contract - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Into Math - CEMS, GMS ***ARP ESSER***
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Into Math - CEMS, GMS, as presented.

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VIII.AA. Contract - Follett School Solutions, Destiny Library Manager
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For the Board to approve the Follett School Solutions, Destiny Library Manager, as presented.

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VIII.BB. Contract - CDW, Go Guardian - District
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For the Board to approve the Contract - CDW, Go Guardian - District, as presented.

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VIII.CC. Contract - Discovery Education; Dreambox Math & Reading -6 Schools
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Discovery Education; Dreambox Math & Reading -6 Schools, as presented.

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VIII.DD. Contract - Discovery Education; Mystery Science - 12 Schools
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Discovery Education; Mystery Science - 12 Schools, as presented.

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VIII.EE. Contract - Imagine Learning; EL Education - NHES ***ARP ESSER***
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Imagine Learning; EL Education - NHES, as presented.

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VIII.FF. Contract - Imagine Learning; Imagine Language and Literacy - LSS ***ARP ESSER***
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Imagine Learning; Imagine Language and Literacy - LSS, as presented.

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VIII.GG. Contract - Scholastic; PreK On My Way - BCS ***ARP ESSER***
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Scholastic; PreK On My Way - BCS, as presented.

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VIII.HH. Contract - McGraw Hill; Wonders - MES ***ARP ESSER***
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For the Board to approve the Contract - McGraw Hill; Wonders - MES, as presented., as presented.

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VIII.II. Contract - Curriculum Associates; Ellevation Platform - LSS ***ARP ESSER***
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Curriculum Associates; Ellevation Platform, as presented.

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VIII.JJ. Contract - DeltaMath - OMS ***ARP ESSER***
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For the Board to approve the Contract - DeltaMath - OMS, as presented.

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VIII.KK. Contract - Lexia Learning Systems, LLC; Core5 and Powerup - 3 Schools ***ARP ESSER***
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Lexia Learning Systems, LLC; Core5 and Powerup - 3 Schools, as presented.

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VIII.LL. Contract - Nearpod, Flocabulary - 4 Schools
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Nearpod, Flocabulary - 4 Schools, as presented.

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VIII.MM. Contract - IXL Learning, IXL - 2 Middle Schools ***ARP ESSER***
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For the Board to approve the Contract - IXL Learning, IXL - 2 Middle Schools, as presented.

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VIII.NN. Contract - The DBQ Project; DBQ - 11 Schools ***ARP ESSER***
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For the Board to approve the Contract - The DBQ Project; DBQ - 11 Schools, as presented.

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VIII.OO. Contract - Texthelp - Read and Write - BCS
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Texthelp - Read and Write - BCS, as presented.

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VIII.PP. Contract - IXL Learning, IXL - 5 Schools
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For the Board to approve the Contract - IXL Learning, IXL - 5 Schools, as presented.

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VIII.QQ. Memorandum of Understanding with RefugeeConnect
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with RefugeeConnect, as presented.

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VIII.RR. 2024-2025 Calendar Waiver Exchange Request
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For the Board to approve the 2024-2025 Calendar Waiver Exchange Request, as presented.

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VIII.SS. The Schools’ Student Activity Fund Principal’s Combining Budgets FY25
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For the Board to approve  The Schools’ Student Activity Fund Principal’s Combining Budgets FY25, as presented.

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VIII.TT. Capital Funds Use Approval
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For the Board to approve the Capital Funds Use Approval for Transportation Garage Doors and Ryle High School Scoreboard, as presented.

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VIII.UU. Facilities Declaration of Surplus- Technology
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For the Board to approve the Facilities Declaration of Surplus- Technology, as presented.

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VIII.VV. Declaration of Surplus RCHS
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For the Board to approve the Declaration of Surplus RCHS, as presented.

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VIII.WW. Facilities Management Declaration of Surplus
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For the Board to approve the Facilities Management Declaration of Surplus, as presented.

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VIII.XX. Memorandum of Agreement with Northern Kentucky University College of Education for Option 9
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Northern Kentucky University College of Education for Option 9, as presented.

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VIII.YY. Memorandum of Agreement for Field and Clinical Education with Northern Kentucky University College of Education
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Field and Clinical Education with  Northern Kentucky University College of Education, as presented.

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VIII.ZZ. Affiliation and Internship with Counselor Education Program at Eastern Kentucky University
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For the Board to approve the Affiliation and Internship with Counselor Education Program at Eastern Kentucky University, as presented.

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VIII.AAA. Special Education Shortened Day Request
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For the Board to approve the Special Education Shortened Day Request, as presented.

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VIII.BBB. 2024 KASS Superintendent Summit Lexington June 10-11, 2024
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For the Board to approve the 2024 KASS Superintendent Summit Lexington June 10-11, 2024, as presented.

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VIII.CCC. Contract - A+ Science & Surplus, OpenSciEd - Middle & High Schools ***ARP ESSER***
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For the Board to approve the Contract - A+ Science & Surplus, OpenSciEd -  Middle & High Schools, as presented.

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IX. RECOMMENDED ACTION - OLD BUSINESS
IX.A. No Old Business
X. RECOMMENDED ACTION - NEW BUSINESS
X.A. Tentative Working Budget FY 2025
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For the Board to approve the Tentative Working Budget FY 2025, as presented.

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X.B. Local Planning Committee Finding #3 to Modify District Facility Plan for Ballyshannon Middle School Addition
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For the Board to approve the Local Planning Committee Finding #3 to Modify District Facility Plan for Ballyshannon Middle School Addition, as presented.

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X.C. Municipal Advisory Service Agreement and Revenue Bonds Resolution Renovations of Camp Ernst Middle School and Yealey Elementary School
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For the Board to approve the Municipal Advisory Service Agreement and Revenue Bonds Adoption of the Resolution authorizing the Boone County School District Finance Corporation to issue revenue bonds, as presented.

BOONE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION

 

            RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BOONE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FLORENCE, KENTUCKY; AUTHORZING AND APPROVING CERTAIN ARCHITECTS' PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT (CAMP ERNST MIDDLE SCHOOL AND YEALEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECTS); APPROVING THE PLAN OF FINANCING THE COST OF SAID PROJECTS; CONFIRMING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FROM THE KENTUCKY SCHOOL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH SAID COMMISSION; APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF CONTINUING DISCLOSURE PROCEDURES AND THE EXECUTION OF TAX COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT, LEASE AND OPTION WITH THE BOONE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION AND ANY FURTHER NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS;

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XI. INFORMATION, PROPOSALS, COMMUNICATIONS
XI.A. Human Resource Actions
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XI.B. Worker's Compensation Claims
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XI.C. Overtime Report
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XI.D. Construction Status Report
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XI.E. Energy Management Report
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XI.F. Board Member Committee Reports
XI.G. FYI: Field Trips and Fundraisers Approved at Superintendent or Principal Level List
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XII. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION PER KRS 61.810(1)(f) Discussion that might lead to the appointment of an employee
XII.A. Closed Executive Session Per KRS 61.810 (1)(f) Discussion that might lead to the appointment of an employee
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For the Board to Motion to enter into Closed Executive Session Per KRS 61.810 (1)(f) for the purpose of  Discussion that might lead to the appointment of an employee, as presented.

XIII. ADJOURN