The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Larry Muse.  Also present were Wayne Roberts, Superintendent and Gordon Germain, Board Counsel.

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Teachers involved in the Courier Journal news article.

District technology staff and digital learning coaches' recognition.  (Stilwell Award/Meritorious Service Medal

Five Wayne County elementary teachers were recognized during the monthly meeting. They had been favorably featured in a recent front-page article in the Louisville Courier Journal, the state’s largest newspaper, in regard to an investigative series of articles focused on how children learn to read.  Kindergarten Teacher Yvonne Morgan (Walker Early Learning Center), First Grade Teacher Caitlin Parmley (Bell Elementary), Second Grade Teacher Kristen Phillips (Bell Elementary), Third Grade Teacher Hannah Parmley (Monticello Elementary), and Reading Intervention Teacher Angela Phillips (Monticello Elementary) illustrated how they are approaching the “Science of Reading” using knowledge rich curriculum. They all were appreciative that the board of education has invested in these programs to help implement this style of reading instruction.  A copy of the Courier Journal news article may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 59.

The board also recognized the district technology department and the digital coaches at each school building. They each received the Stilwell Award/Meritorious Service medal, which was commissioned for presentation to critical Education Technology staff in all KY school districts. The coin signified the educational technical support throughout the 24-month core of the pandemic. Their service provided THE connection with students and families to their schools for the continuation of learning and student health supports.  Wayne County Schools Technology Director Valerie Hutchinson praised her team’s efforts and provided information about the amazing number of services they offer the district. The current IT Department includes: Jeremy Massengale, Nathan Foster, Kevin Tuggle, Doug Smith, and Allison Rice. Digital Learning Coaches which are primarily teachers that assist their peers or students in their buildings are: DeShay Dishman, Sasha Chaplin, Rachael Durbin, Jennifer Sexton, McKayla Creech (now GT Coordinator), Cyndi Neal, Jadyn Kramp (new this year), Juliet Perkins, Braxton Shearer, Marsha Bertram and Kelly Brown.

We received a check in the amount of $31,655.92 for a refund of our surplus balance in our Unemployment fund.

Superintendent Roberts reported to the Board that Wayne County Schools received a check in the amount of $31,655.92 for a refund of our surplus balance in our Unemployment fund.  He also reminded Board Members of the upcoming Thanksgiving Break for students on November 23 - 25, 2022.

Assistant Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer Brian Dishman shared Accountability Testing results from Spring 2022.  A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 60.

Approval of the 2021-2022 Financial Audit Report as presented by White & Associates, PSC

Order #43 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2021-2022 Financial Audit Report as presented by White & Associates, PSC passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.

Mr. Artie White of White & Associates, PSC expressed an "unmodified opinion," which is the highest opinion available, on the financial statements of the Wayne County School District.  A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 61.

1 - 52 Passenger Bus

3 - 72 Passenger Buses

Total $460,378 (approximately)

Approval to purchase four (4) school buses

Order #44 - Motion Passed:  Approval to purchase four (4) school buses passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.

Approval of a Bond Sale and Resolution of the Board of Education authorizing an agreement between the Kentucky Interlocal School Transportation Association and the Board providing for the acquisition of four (4) school buses

Order #45 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a Bond Sale and Resolution of the Board of Education authorizing an agreement between the Kentucky Interlocal School Transportation Association and the Board providing for the acquisition of four (4) school buses passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Ms. Whitney Smith.

A copy of the Resolution may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 62.

Only one male and one female applied for each scholarship/grant. First Degree Scholarship:  Sydney Alley and Justin Curry.  CTE Student Grant:  Cory J. Brown and Rylee Mullins.

Order #46 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 63.

Copies may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 64.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 65.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 66.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 67.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 68.

Adjournment of the meeting

Order #47 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.