The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Larry Muse. Also present were Don Neal, Superintendent and Gordan Germain, Board Counsel. 

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Superintendent, Don Neal shared that the High School Marching Band scored highest they have scored since 2019, on October 14th at South Laurel High School competing with thirteen (13) other bands. 

Superintendent, Don Neal shared that the High School Boys Soccer Team made history by winning the 48th District Championship. 

Superintendent, Don Neal shared that the High School Girls Soccer Team on being runners up in 48th District Tournament.

Both Boys and Girls High School Soccer Teams competed in first round of Region play. The Boys Soccer Team hosted the Boys Region.

Superintendent, Don Neal shared that High School Senior, Kelsay Collins competed in the Girls Golf State Tournament and has announced her plans in signing with Midway College.

Superintendent, Don Neal shared that 7th grade Kooper Gehring advanced to both the middle and high school golf state tournaments. 

Superintendent, Don Neal shared Cross Country hosted Cave Lake Fall Classic on Oct 14, 2023 for Elementary, Middle and High School runners. Wayne County HS Freshman, Ryder Bell Placed first in the High School Boys 5K Run. 

Saturday, October 21,2023 Wayne County will be hosting Cross Country Class AA Region 5 at Cave Lake, Monticello, KY.

Superintendent, Don Neal informed the board and audience of Wayne County High School Students' Art Exhibition and Silent Auction (Small Town, Big Heart) at The Nest Creative Arts Studio. 55 W Columbia Ave, Monticello, KY October 15th- Nov 4th, 2023. Board members were given flyers about the event. 

Board members were also given flyers regarding 21st Century, Lights on Afterschool Event (Unleash the Magic Within), Thursday October 26, 2023 @ 4:00-6:00 p.m.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 55

 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

October 2023

Hired –

Dishman, Cheryl         Cook/Baker Food Service

Dobbs, Shaylie            Substitute Teacher

Dodson, Amanda        Account Clerk II @ WCHS

Humble, Chandler       Substitute Teacher

Jeffords, Charity         Assistant Dance Coach @ WCMS

Martin, Chelsea           Cook/Baker Food Service

Pennycuff, Elizabeth   Assistant Volleyball Coach @ WCHS

Rose, Kayla                Substitute Teacher

Shelton, Dagan           Substitute Teacher

Smith, Whitney           Substitute Teacher

Veloz, Margarita         Cook/Baker Food Service

Reassigned -            

Hancock, Melissa       Temporary Food Service Manager @ WCHS (During Michelle Lowe-absence)

Sexton, Jennifer         From Exceptional Child Instructor to RTI Behavior Interventionist @ Bell Elementary

Turner, Ronnie            From Occasional Bus Driver to Full Time Bus Driver

Resigned –

Gillespie, Mollie           Childcare Provider @ Cardinal Kids

Mateo, Lesley             Bilingual/Instructional Assistant @ WCMS

Sharp, Tessa               Cook/Baker Food Service

Shelton, Dagan           Instructional Assistant-Special Needs @ WCMS

On Leave –

Craig, Beth                  FMLA- Intermittent (08/03/23-05/31/2024)

Jones, Edith “Irene”    FMLA (09/05/23-11/07/23)

Perkins, Victoria          FMLA (09/11/23-11/21/23)

Smith, Juanelle           FMLA (09/25/23-10/31/23)

Retired-

Pyles, Lisa                   Finance Officer@ Central Office Effective Nov 1, 2023

Upchurch, Ginger       Cook/Baker Food Service Effective Nov 1, 2023

Mr. Stewart York, Director of Pupil Personnel, reported the Wayne County Schools Average Adjusted Daily Attendance (AADA) was 2765.02 and two (2) drop outs in the 2022-2023 school year. 

Approval of Pay Request # 9 for the Wayne County HS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG 22-222) in the Amount of $ 821,809.99

Order #57 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Request # 9 for the Wayne County HS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG 22-222) in the Amount of $ 821,809.99 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 #56.

Approval to Pay an Invoice to Lynn Imaging in the Amount of $2,894.66 for Blueprints in Relation to the Bell Elementary School HVAC Renovation Project

Order #58 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay an Invoice to Lynn Imaging in the Amount of $2,894.66 for Blueprints in Relation to the Bell Elementary School HVAC Renovation Project 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 # 57.

Approval of a Capital Funds Transfer to Purchase Lighting Infrastructure for Tennis Courts in the Amount of $20,462.94.

Order #59 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a Capital Funds Transfer to Purchase Lighting Infrastructure for Tennis Courts in the Amount of $20,462.94. passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.

A copy may be found in the Minutes Abstract Files # 58.

Approval of FACPAC BG 5 Project Closeout Form in Reference to the Wayne County ATC Project (BG 18-216)

Order #60 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FACPAC BG 5 Project Closeout Form in Reference to the Wayne County ATC Project (BG 18-216) 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 # 59.

Approval to Accept a KETS Offer of Assistance from the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) in the amount of $ 31,941

Order #61 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Accept a KETS Offer of Assistance from the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) in the amount of $ 31,941 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 # 60.

Order #62 - 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 # 61.

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

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

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 64.

Adjournment of the meeting

Order #63 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.