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

Teacher Ashley Dunnington expressed her and her fellow co-workers' excitement of the upcoming Walker Early Learning Center renovation project.  She went on to thank the Board for curriculum and general support of their school.

Students Daria Harvey, Helina Hegel, and Boston Cooke performed a short scene from the children’s production of The Wizard of Oz for Board Members.  Monticello’s Drama Club brought the beloved classic to the school stage recently with the help of some very dedicated and talented teachers.

HS Prom:  WCHS Prom will be held Saturday, April 22.  Due to the renovation at the HS Gym, Prom will be held at Monticello's Gym.

Per Mr. Alley:  Finally, KDE has sent us the information we need to continue work on the District Facilities Plan.  The Local Planning Committee will meet on Thursday, April 27^th at 6:00 for our 2^nd meeting.  In addition, for your planning purposes, the 3^rd meeting will be Wednesday, May 10^th at 6:00.

Important dates for graduating seniors:

May 12 Senior Trip to Dollywood.  Leave at 7 a.m.  Return at 10:30 p.m. (pending Board approval)

May 18 Academic Hall of Fame 5:30 Reception + 6:00 Program

May 21 Baccalaureate

May 22 Senior Walk Through + Step Picture + Senior Honors Night

May 23 Senior Parade @ 6 p.m.

May 26 Graduation + Project Graduation

Senate Bill 5 + SB 150

Superintendent Wayne Roberts began by updating Board Members on the WCHS Prom that will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023.  Due to the renovation at the WCHS Gym, Prom will be held at Monticello Elementary's Gym.   

Superintendent Roberts went on to inform the Board that the District Facilities Planning Committee will meet on April 27, 2023 and May 10, 2023  at 6:00 PM each night.

Roberts boasted the Kentucky Board of Education recently had Wayne County Schools on their agenda at their monthly meeting to learn more about our successful reading approaches. That has led to visits from other Kentucky School educators who are coming to observe what is being implemented locally.  

Approval of an Application to Renew the Continuation of Learning (Non-Traditional Instructional Day - NTI) Program for the 2023-2024 School Year

Order #91 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an Application to Renew the Continuation of Learning (Non-Traditional Instructional Day - NTI) Program for the 2023-2024 School Year passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 108.

Approval of the 2023-2024 District Technology Plan

Order #92 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2023-2024 District Technology Plan passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 109.

Approval of 2023-2024 SBDM Allocations

Order #93 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2023-2024 SBDM Allocations passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 110.

Approval to continue a contract with Assured Partners NL Insurance Agency, Inc. for property, equipment, liability, auto and workers compensation insurance for the 2023-2024 School Year

Order #94 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue a contract with Assured Partners NL Insurance Agency, Inc. for property, equipment, liability, auto and workers compensation insurance for the 2023-2024 School Year 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 # 111.

Approval to continue a contract with Roberts Insurance for Student Accident Insurance for the 2023-2024 School Year

Order #95 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue a contract with Roberts Insurance for Student Accident Insurance for the 2023-2024 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 112.

Approval of an amended 2022-2023 school calendar

Order #96 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an amended 2022-2023 school calendar passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 113.

Approval of the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct

Order #97 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct 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 # 114.

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Approval of the Design Development Package for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project (BG23-144)

Order #98 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Design Development Package for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project (BG23-144) 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 # 115.

Approval to pay an invoice to Deco Architects, Inc. in the amount of $146,966.80 for professional services related to the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project (BG23-144)

Order #99 - Motion Passed:  Approval to pay an invoice to Deco Architects, Inc. in the amount of $146,966.80 for professional services related to the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project (BG23-144) 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 # 116.

Approval of Pay Request #3 for the Wayne County HS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG# 22-222) in the amount of $147,735.07

Order #100 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Request #3 for the Wayne County HS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG# 22-222) in the amount of $147,735.07 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 # 117.

Lot 1:  Qty 4 – Goodyear Integrity tires (used) size 235/60/R16 on Ford Wheels

Lot 2:  Qty 3 – Goodyear Integrity tires (new) size 195/75/R14

Lot 3:  Qty 3 – Westlake SL369AT tires (used) size 245/65/R17

Lot 4:  Qty 1 – Westlake Dynapro HT tires (used) size 245/65/R17

Lot 5:  Qty 4 – Firestone Destination AT tires (used) size 245/65/R17

Lot 6:  Qty 4 – Firestone Destination LE tires (used) size 235/70/R16

Lot 7:  Qty 4 – Goodyear Assurance tires (used) size 235/60/16

Qty 1:  Clark model #751960 forklift

Qty 1:  12/24 Volt Pro Series jump box by Schumacher

Qty 1:  12/24 Volt Truck Pac ES1224 jump box

Qty 1:  metal Grinder Stand 36” tall

Qty 1:  Craftsman 6” grinder on stand

Qty 1:  3-phase 10” Stanley grinder

Qty 1:  22 Ton AC Delco low profile Air Jack

Qty 1:  Torch Caddy with gauges and cutting tip on wheels

Qty 1:  Coats 40-40 SA Tire Changer Air

Qty 1:  Hunter Computer Balancer 700

Qty 1:  Oil Drain Cart on wheels (tank is 36”x40”x7”)

Qty 1:  Lever Dolly

Qty 1:  55 gallon Drum Cradle

Qty 1:  Dometric Rooftop Air/Heat 115V

Qty 1:  Onan Generator & Fuel Tank 50AMP, 7KW

Qty 1:  Thomas Pallet containing:

                Qty 4 – 3808AX Rear Drums

                Qty 2 – 65176B Front Drums

                Qty 2 – 4726 Rear Brake Shoes

                Qty 5 – 4725 Front Brake Shoes

Qty 1:  International Pallet containing:

                Qty 2 – 3136B Front Drums

                Qty 3 – 3767X Rear Drums

                Qty 4 – 4524 Brake Shoes

                Assorted Rotors for 1-Ton Chevrolet

Approval to declare tires and other miscellaneous Bus Garage tools and parts as Surplus Property

Order #101 - Motion Passed:  Approval to declare tires and other miscellaneous Bus Garage tools and parts as Surplus Property passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 118.

Approval to declare one (1) cafeteria awning indoor-aluminum frame with red and white awning and one (1) American Dish Conveyer Dish Machine 44-Serial # RH 13550 as surplus property

Order #102 - Motion Passed:  Approval to declare one (1) cafeteria awning indoor-aluminum frame with red and white awning and one (1) American Dish Conveyer Dish Machine 44-Serial # RH 13550 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 #103 - Motion Passed:  Approval of items on the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 119.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 120.

Copies may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 121.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 122.

Approval for the Board to move into Executive Session to discuss personnel according to KRS 61.915 and KRS 61.810

Order #104 - Motion Passed:  Approval for the Board to move into Executive Session to discuss personnel according to KRS 61.915 and KRS 61.810 passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.

Approval for the Board to return to Open Session according to KRS 61.915 and KRS 61.810

Order #105 - Motion Passed:  Approval for the Board to 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.

Adjournment of the meeting

Order #106 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.