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

A large crowd of parents, community members, and staff were present.  Several audience members shared their concerns about the Superintendent Search Process. 

The WCHS Academic Hall of Fame students are being honored this evening with a reception in the foyer of the high school at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Induction Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. in Pickrell Auditorium.

The criteria for being in the Academic Hall of Fame (Classes of 23, 24, 25):

Students meeting the following conditions after the first 7 semesters will be inducted into the Academic Hall of Fame: A cumulative grade point average of 3.75; met the ACT College Benchmarks (or their equivalent for state accountability) OR have passed 2 Dual Credit classes with a B or better grade; have maintained at least a 94% attendance rate (excluding excused absences).

In attendance:  HS students Sophia Beaudoin and Elora Garner.

The WCHS Academic Hall of Fame students are being honored this evening with a reception in the foyer of the high school at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Induction Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. in Pickrell Auditorium.

Currently, students meeting the following conditions after the first seven semesters are being inducted into the Academic Hall of Fame: A cumulative grade point average of 3.75; met the ACT College Benchmarks (or their equivalent for state accountability) OR have passed two Dual Credit classes with a B or better grade; have maintained at least a 94% attendance rate (excluding excused absences).

There were two outstanding high school students recognized – Sophia Beaudoin for being accepted to both the Craft Academy and Gatton Academy and Elora Garner for making a perfect 36 ACT score. 

Once again, Superintendent Roberts shared reminders of important dates for graduating seniors:

May 21  Baccalaureate @ 6 PM

May 22  Senior Honors Night @ 6 PM

May 23  Senior Parade @ 6 PM + Last day of school for students

May 24  Last day for teachers

May 26  Graduation @ 6 PM

July 14-15  KSBA’s Summer Leadership Institute at the Marriott Griffin Gate in Lexington

Superintendent Roberts went on to update Board Members on Instructional Issues.  All state assessments have been completed and Field Days are going on across campus.

Wayne County Gear Up - Google Slides

GEAR UP staff members Jessica Thrasher, Sky Cares and Andrew Coffey shared an update on the Gear Up program. A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 125.

Approval of the 2023-2024 Tentative Budget

Order #110 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2023-2024 Tentative Budget 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 # 126.

Approval of the 2023-2024 Salary Schedules

Order #111 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2023-2024 Salary Schedules 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 # 127.

Approval of an Application of Waiver to allow for Attendance-based Virtual Learning

Order #112 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an Application of Waiver to allow for Attendance-based Virtual Learning 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 # 128.

Approval of the new 2023 District Facility Plan as presented by the Local Planning Committee

Order #113 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the new 2023 District Facility Plan as presented by the Local Planning Committee 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 # 129.

Approval to request a Hearing Packet of Information from the Kentucky Department of Education

Order #114 - Motion Passed:  Approval to request a Hearing Packet of Information from the Kentucky Department of Education passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.

Can be anyone the board wishes to elect, does not have to be a board member or even a member of the LPC.

Approval to appoint Justin Alley, Director of Transportation and Facilities, to serve as the Hearing Officer at the upcoming Public Hearing to review the new 2023 District Facility Plan

Order #115 - Motion Passed:  Approval to appoint --- to serve as the Hearing Officer at the upcoming Public Hearing to review the new 2023 District Facility Plan passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.

Approval of a revised BG1 for the Wayne County Track and Soccer Field Project (BG19-239)

Order #116 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a revised BG1 for the Wayne County Track and Soccer Field Project (BG19-239) 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 # 130.

1^st Bid – ($183,065.00) - Ephesus Sports Lighting – lead time couple months – 3 references checked, all good (Livingston Academy, Knox County Schools, Anderson County Schools)

2^nd Bid – Lumenation ($268,021.51)

3^rd Bid – Musco ($294,965.00)

4^th Bid – LHI ($126,784.00) – Does NOT include Labor – lead time 5-6 months

Approval to purchase soccer lights from Ephesus Sports Lighting in the amount of $183,065.00

Order #117 - Motion Passed:  Approval to purchase soccer lights from --- in the amount of --- passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 131.

471,800.00 for Technology

519,400.00 for Athletic Field

 92,232.00 for Property Insurance

 22,500 for Middle School Gym Floor

That still leaves approximately 824,849 at the end of the year to ESCROW.

Approval of a Capital Funds Request in the Amount of $1,105,932.00

Order #118 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a Capital Funds Request in the Amount of $1,105,932.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.

Approval to pay an invoice to Greg West Land Surveying, Inc. in the amount of $5,000.00 for professional services in relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project (BG21-328)

Order #119 - Motion Passed:  Approval to pay an invoice to Greg West Land Surveying, Inc. in the amount of $5,000.00 for professional services in relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project (BG21-328) 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 # 132.

Approval of a Geotechnical Proposal from Solid Ground Engineering for geotechnical services on the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project (BG21-328)

Order #120 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a Geotechnical Proposal from Solid Ground Engineering for geotechnical services on the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project (BG21-328) 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 # 133.

Approval of Pay Request #4 for the Wayne County HS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG22-222) in the amount of $969,938.40

Order #121 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Request #4 for the Wayne County HS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG22-222) in the amount of $969,938.40 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 # 134.

Approval to pay an invoice to Commonwealth Systems, LLC in the amount of $1,513.27 in relation to the Wayne County HS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG22-222)

Order #122 - Motion Passed:  Approval to pay an invoice to Commonwealth Systems, LLC in the amount of $1,513.27 in relation to the Wayne County HS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG22-222) 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 # 135.

Approval of a BG1 for Bell Roof Replacement

Order #123 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a BG1 for Bell Roof Replacement 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 # 136.

FYI:  Mr. Eaton does NOT recommend.

Approval to accept a revised timeline for the Superintendent Search

Order #124 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept a revised timeline for the Superintendent Search passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.

Board Chairperson Larry Muse recommended to expedite the Superintendent Search Timeline.  This prompted more questions and comments from the audience.  The new timeline keeps the same application closing date of June 7, 2023 and first Joint Meeting of the Board and Screening Committee on June 12, 2023. But the other dates have been moved up.  The second Screening Committee meeting will either be held on June 16 or June 17 (Screening Committee will vote).  The third Screening Committee meeting will be on June 20th.  The fourth Joint meeting between Board and Screening committee will be on June 22.  The Board will interview candidates June 23-29 with the new superintendent named on or by June 30.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 137.

Approval of the Depository Bond for 2023-2025

Order #125 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Depository Bond for 2023-2025 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 # 138.

Approval of a contract with Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc. to facilitate the school health plan for 2023-2024

Order #126 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a contract with Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc. to facilitate the school health plan for 2023-2024 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 # 139.

Approval of Membership for the Council for Better Education

Order #127 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Membership for the Council for Better Education 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 # 140.

Award bids for previously declared surplus property (tires and other miscellaneous bus garage tools and parts, cafeteria awning, and American Dish conveyer dish machine)

Order #128 - Motion Passed:  Award bids for previously declared surplus property (tires and other miscellaneous bus garage tools and parts, cafeteria awning, and American Dish conveyer dish machine) 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 # 141.

Approval to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision offered by the USDA's National School Lunch Program

Order #129 - Motion Passed:  Approval to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision offered by the USDA's National School Lunch Program 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 # 142.

Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Education and Labor Cabinet for a Community Work Transition Program

Order #130 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Education and Labor Cabinet for a Community Work Transition Program 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 # 143.

Order #131 - Motion Passed:   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 # 144.

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Adjournment of the meeting

Order #132 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.