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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Junior Caleb Cook advanced from regional level academic team to state, which is Saturday, March 18.

Board Members recognized High School Junior Caleb Cook for earning a spot at the state Governor’s Cup Academic Team competition on Saturday, March 18th in Louisville.

Cook tied for first place in the composition category at regional competition in February which advanced him to state. The high school team had competed in a variety of written assessment categories at region. All of the Wayne County High School team members that competed at the district level moved on to the regional competition. The team includes: Esther Prater, Jacob Haynes, Caleb Cook, Sophia Beaudoin, Sam Criswell, and Jakob Brammer. They are coached by WCHS Teacher Dean Sumpter, a veteran academic team player, coach and official.

During the district competition, Sophia Beaudoin and Caleb Cook tied for 2nd place in Composition, Jacob Haynes placed first in Social Studies and Caleb Cook placed 5th, Sam Criswell placed 3rd in Arts and Humanities, and Sophia Beaudoin placed 5th in Science. They all advanced to the regional tournament (Sam Criswell was unable to attend) which took place late in February.

Order #80 - Motion Passed:  Assistant Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer Brian Dishman updated Board Members on Wayne County Schools' initiative of our Community Accountability meetings and survey results. Mr. Dishman went on to present a proposed "Portrait of Success". Approval of this Portrait of Success passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Benton Sloan.

Superintendent Wayne Roberts invited Board Members to the first ever Cardinal Impact Award ceremony and reception at WCHS on March 17, 2023.  This is a program started by Wayne County High School to recognize community members and student clubs/groups who show compassion, kindness, generosity and more through volunteer efforts throughout our community.

A copy of the Portrait of Success and survey results may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 100.

Approval of ERATE Eligible Items for Internal Connections and Telecommunications

Order #81 - Motion Passed:  Approval of ERATE Eligible Items for Internal Connections and Telecommunications passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Benton Sloan.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 101.

Architect Derek Phillips of DECO Architects was in attendance and presented a brief update on the progress of Design & Development of the Walker Early Learning Centre Renovation Project.

Approval of Pay Request #2 for the Wayne County HS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG22-222) in the Amount of $251,196.58

Order #82 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Request #2 for the Wayne County HS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG22-222) in the Amount of $251,196.58 passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 102.

Approval to move into Executive Session to discuss a special proposal according to KRS 61.915 and KRS 61.810

Order #83 - Motion Passed:  Approval to move into Executive Session to discuss ??? according to KRS 61.915 and KRS 61.810 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

The Board will return to Open Session according to KRS 61.915 and KRS 61.810

Order #84 - Motion Passed:  The Board will return to Open Session according to KRS 61.915 and KRS 61.810 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Approval to pay an invoice for GRW Engineering in the amount of $12,855.20 for professional services in relation to the Wayne County HS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG22-222)

Order #85 - Motion Passed:  Approval to pay an invoice for GRW Engineering in the amount of $12,855.20 for professional services in relation to the Wayne County HS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG22-222) passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Benton Sloan.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 103.

Approval of the Design Development Package for the Bell Elementary HVAC Renovation Project (BG23-333)

Order #86 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Design Development Package for the Bell Elementary HVAC Renovation Project (BG23-333) passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Benton Sloan.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 104.

Approval of the Final Scope of the Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract

Order #87 - Motion Passed:  After discussion, Larry Muse made a motion to cancel the project. It was seconded by Jarrod Criswell. passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy of the line item pricing may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 105.

Approval to declare a box trailer (5' x 8.5', previously used by Monticello Independent School Band Program) as surplus property

Order #88 - Motion Passed:  Approval to declare a box trailer (5' x 8.5', previously used by Monticello Independent School Band Program) as surplus property passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.

Approval of items on the Consent Agenda

Order #89 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.

Adjournment of the meeting

Order #90 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.