Boone County
August 13, 2026 7:00 PM ET (6:00 CT)
Regular Meeting Boone County Board of Education
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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  Welcome to the Boone County School District
Regular Board Meeting

II. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
II.A. The Pledge to the Flag will be led by students
III. GOOD NEWS
III.A. Kelly Elementary School Students Make a Difference in their Community
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Every year, Kelly Elementary gives back to the community by supporting a local non-profit. This year students, staff, and families Kelly raised $5,000 for Ethan’s Purpose, an organization that provides mental health support and resources to students throughout Boone County Schools.  Principal Kathleen Gutzwiller is here to explain.

IV. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
V. AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS
V.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.
VI. 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.

VI.A. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of July 9, 2026
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For the Board to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of July 9, 2026, as presented.

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

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VI.E. Revised BG-1, ATC Upgrades BG 25-186
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For the Board to approve the Revised BG-1, ATC Upgrades BG 25-186, as presented.

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VI.F. Revised BG-1, Longbranch Elementary School Mobile Classrooms, BG 26-369
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For the Board to approve the Revised BG-1, Longbranch Elementary School Mobile Classrooms, BG 26-369,as presented.

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VI.G. BG2, BG3 & Bidding Documents for Cooper and Ryle High School Fieldhouse Addition & Renovations
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For the Board to approve the BG2, BG3 & Bidding Documents for Cooper and Ryle High School Fieldhouse Addition & Renovations, as presented. 

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VI.H. BG4 - BCS LED Upgrades 2024, BG 24-142
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For the Board to approve the BG4 - BCS LED Upgrades 2024, BG 24-142, as presented.

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VI.I. BG-5 -Boone County High School Gym Roof, BG 25-267
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For the Board to approve the BG-5 -Boone County High School Gym Roof, BG 25-267, as presented.

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VI.J. BG-5 - Cooper High School Fieldhouse, BG 26-212
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For the Board to approve the BG-5 - Cooper High School Fieldhouse, BG 26-212, as presented.

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VI.K. BG-5 -Conner Middle School Sanitary-Storm(emergency), BG 26-215
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For the Board to approve the BG-5 -Conner Middle School Sanitary-Storm(emergency), BG 26-215, as presented.

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VI.L. BG-5 -Stephens Elementary School Generator Replacement, BG 24-140
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For the Board to approve the BG-5 -Stephens Elementary School Generator Replacement, BG 24-140, as presented.

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VI.M. Change Order #1 - Boone County High School Fieldhouse, BG 25-180
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For the Board to approve the Change Order #1 - Boone County High School Fieldhouse, BG 25-180, with an increase of $172,288.00, as presented.

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VI.N. Change Order #1 - Ryle High School HVAC Upgrades, BG 25-182
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For the Board to approve the Change Order #1 - Ryle High School HVAC Upgrades, BG 25-182, with an increase of $6,753.00, as presented.

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VI.O. Change Order #1- Goodridge Elementary School Plumbing and HVAC Upgrades, BG 25-184
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For the Board to approve the Change Order #1- Goodridge Elementary School Plumbing and HVAC Upgrades, BG 25-184, with a decrease of $2,592.00, as presented.

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VI.P. Field Trip - BCS High School Athletics Post Season Charters.2026-2027
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip - BCS High School Athletics Post Season Charters.2026-2027, as presented.

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VI.Q. Field Trip - Boone County High School Girls Soccer to Rocky Top Gatlinburg TN.August2026
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Boone County High School Girls Soccer to Rocky Top Gatlinburg TN.August2026, as presented.

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VI.R. Field Trip - Conner High School Football to Richmond KY with Charter.8-21-26
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Conner High School Football to Richmond KY with Charter.8-21-26, as presented.

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VI.S. Field Trip - Conner High School Cheer to Orlando with Airfare.02.2027
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Conner High School Cheer to Orlando with Airfare.02.2027, as presented.

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VI.T. Field Trip - RCHS Soccer to Rocky Top Sports World Aug. 28- Aug. 30 2026
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip - RCHS Soccer to Rocky Top Sports World Aug. 28- Aug. 30 2026, as presented.

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VI.U. Field Trip - Ryle High School Girls Soccer to Gatlinburg.08-2026
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Ryle High School Girls Soccer to Gatlinburg.08-2026, as presented.

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VI.V. Transportation -Surplus Vehicles and Equipment.August 2026
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For the Board to approve the Transportation -Surplus Vehicles and Equipment.August 2026, as presented.

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VI.W. Technology Dept - 2026-2027 Data Security and Privacy CIPA Compliance Notification
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For the Board to approve the Technology Dept - 2026-2027 Data Security and Privacy CIPA Compliance Notification, as presented.

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VI.X. ARC Chair Representative Recommendations for 2026-2027 School Year
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For the Board to approve the ARC Chair Representative Recommendations for 2026-2027 School Year, as presented.

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VI.Y. Shortened School Day Request - Special Education
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For the Board to approve the Shortened School Day Request for students with medical needs, as presented.

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VI.Z. Family Resource/Youth Service Center (FRYSC), Erpenbeck Elementary
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For the Board to approve the Family Resource/Youth Service Center (FRYSC), Erpenbeck Elementary, as presented.

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VI.AA. Contract - Amplify Desmos Math, Ignite 2026-2031
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For the Boars to approve the Contract - Amplify Desmos Math, Ignite 2026-2031, as presented.

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VI.BB. Contract - Natashja Lusk, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Agreement, 2026-27SY
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Natashja Lusk, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Agreement, 2026-27SY, as presented.

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VI.CC. Contract - Northern Kentucky Services for the Deaf, Inc (NKSD)
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For the Board to approve the Northern Kentucky Services for the Deaf, Inc (NKSD), as presented.

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VI.DD. Contract - Sign Baby Sign 2026-27 School Year
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For the Board to approve the Contract - Sign Baby Sign 2026-27 School Year, as presented.

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VI.EE. Field Tip with Charter - Conner Middle School, 3.18.2027-3.21.2027
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For the Board to approve the Field Tip with Charter - Conner Middle School, 3.18.2027-3.21.2027, as presented.

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VI.FF. Field Trip with Charter, Yealey Elementary School to Conner Prairie, 10.08.2026
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For the Board to approve the Field Trip with Charter, Yealey Elementary School to Conner Prairie, 10.08.2026, as presented.

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VI.GG. Boone County Early Childhood Fund Grant, 2026-27 SY
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For the Board to approve the Boone County Early Childhood Fund Grant, 2026-27 SY, as presented.

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VI.HH. Affiliation Agreement - Thomas More University (TMU) Nursing Students 2026-27 School Year
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For the Board to approve the Affiliation Agreement - Thomas More University (TMU) Nursing Students 2026-27 School Year, as presented.

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VI.II. Memorandum of Agreement - Florence Lions Club 2026-27 School Year
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Agreement - Florence Lions Club 2026-27 School Year, as presented.

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VI.JJ. Memorandum of Agreement - Gateway Community and Technical College (GCTC), Dual Credit for Ignite Students 2026-27 School Year
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Agreement - Gateway Community and Technical College (GCTC), Dual Credit for Ignite Students 2026-27 School Year, as presented.

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VI.KK. Memorandum of Agreement - The Ion Center for Violence Prevention & R.A. Jones Middle School, 2026-27 School Year
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Agreement - The Ion Center for Violence Prevention & R.A. Jones Middle School, 2026-27 School Year, as presented.

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VI.LL. Memorandum of Agreement, University of Kentucky (UK), Next Generation Scholars 2026-27 School Year
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Agreement, University of Kentucky (UK), Next Generation Scholars 2026-27 School Year, as presented.

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VI.MM. Memorandum of Understanding - Big Brothers Big Sisters, Conner High School 2026-27 School Year
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding - Big Brothers Big Sisters, Conner High School 2026-27 School Year, as presented.

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VI.NN. Memorandum of Understanding - Counseling & Diagnostic Center, 2026-27 School Year
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding - Counseling & Diagnostic Center, 2026-27 School Year, as presented.

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VI.OO. Memorandum of Understanding - Family Care Counseling Solutions, LLC 2026-27 School Year
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding - Family Care Counseling Solutions, LLC 2026-27 School Year, as presented.

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VI.PP. Memorandum of Understanding - Family Nurturing Center 2026-27 School Year
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding - Family Nurturing Center 2026-27 School Year, as presented.

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VI.QQ. Memorandum of Understanding - Healing Haven Counseling, 2026-27 School Year
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding - Healing Haven Counseling, 2026-27 School Year, as presented.

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VI.RR. Memorandum of Understanding - Mainspring Wellness, LLC, 2026-27 School Year
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding - Mainspring Wellness, LLC, 2026-27 School Year, as presented.

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VI.SS. Memorandum of Understanding - MEBS Counseling 2026-27 School Year
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding - MEBS Counseling 2026-27 School Year, as presented.

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VI.TT. Memorandum of Understanding - NKY Community Action Commission, Parent Engagement Meetings 2026-27 School Year,
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding - NKY Community Action Commission, Parent Engagement Meetings 2026-27 School Year, as presented.

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VI.UU. Memorandum of Understanding - Northern Kentucky Health Department 2026-27 School Year
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding - Northern Kentucky Health Department 2026-27 School Year, as presented.

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VI.VV. Memorandum of Understanding - NorthKey Community Care 2026-27 School Year
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding - NorthKey Community Care 2026-27 School Year, as presented.

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VI.WW. Memorandum of Understanding - OneQuest Outpatient 2026-27 School Year
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For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding - OneQuest Outpatient 2026-27 School Year, as presented.

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VI.XX. Memorandum of Understanding - Ramey-Estep/Re-Group 2026-27 School Year
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For the Board to approve Memorandum of Understanding - Ramey-Estep/Re-Group 2026-27 School Year, as presented.

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VI.YY. Copier Lease and Maintenance Agreement - Collins Elementary School with Toshiba
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For the Board to approve the Copier Lease and Maintenance Agreement - Collins Elementary School with Toshiba, as presented.

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VI.ZZ. Declaration of Surplus Ignite Institute Books
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For the Board to approve the Declaration of Surplus Ignite Institute  Books, as presented.

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VI.AAA. Affiliation Agreement - West Virginia University Communication Science and Disorders for 2026-2027 School Year
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For the Board to approve the Affiliation Agreement - West Virginia University Communication Science and Disorders for 2026-2027 School Year, as presented.

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VI.BBB. KDE Land Site Visit Request
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For the Board to approve the Land Site Visit Per KDE, as presented.

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VI.CCC. School Resource Officer Agreement 2026-2027
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For the Board to School Resource Officer Agreement 2026-2027, as presented.

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VI.DDD. KSBA 2026-2027 District Membership
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For the Board to approve the KSBA 2026-2027 District Membership, as presented.

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VI.EEE. KSBA 2026-2027 Policy/Procedure Service & eMeeting Maintenance
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For the Board to approve the KSBA 2026-2027 Policy/Procedure Service & eMeeting Maintenance , as presented.

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VII. RECOMMENDED ACTION - OLD BUSINESS
VII.A. Annual Board Policy Updates - Second Reading
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For the Board to approve the Annual Board Policy Updates -Second Reading, as presented.

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VIII. RECOMMENDED ACTION - NEW BUSINESS
VIII.A. 2026-2027 Tax Presentation with Proposed Rates
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IX. INFORMATION, PROPOSALS, COMMUNICATIONS
IX.A. Human Resource Actions
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IX.B. Worker's Compensation Claims
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IX.C. Overtime Report
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IX.D. Construction Status Report
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IX.E. Energy Management Report
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IX.F. Board Member Committee Reports
IX.G. Update and Creation of Procedures
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X. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION PER KRS 61.810
X.A. No closed session
XI. ADJOURN