The meeting was called to order by Chairperson, Benton Sloan. Also present was Superintendent, Brian Dishman and Board Counsel, John Blevins.

None.

WCHS Cheerleaders

The WCHS Varsity Cheerleaders have 18 members and are coached by Yvonne Morgan and Dylan Godsey. The cheerleaders have had a successful season during the 2025-2026 KHSAA season. They have stayed busy this season cheering for High School football games, Boys and Girls basketball games, as well as competing in cheer competitions. In November, they competed at the KHSAA Cheer Region competition, in which they placed 5th in the All-Girls Medium division. 

The following weekend they competed at the UCA Bluegrass region competition and placed 1st in the Varsity Non-tumbling Intermediate division and secured a bid to UCA nationals. In January, the cheer team competed at the UCA High School Nationals in Orlando, Fl. At nationals, they competed in Large Varsity Non-tumbling Intermediate and placed 3rd in the semi-finals, then advanced to finals and placed 8th overall in the nation for their division. 

Mr. Jared Criswell with Wayne County Education Associate/KEA recognized Mr. Justin Cole as the February Member and presented him with a certificate and a $100.00 check.

Mr. Dishman recognized the Wayne County High School Cheerleaders for their accomplishment this year. Members are as follows:

Haley Burchett, Makayla Catron, Gracelyn Cooke, Gracie Corder, Kaitlyn Guffey, Alyssia Hall, Hayleigh Howard, Braylee Hutchinson, Braylee Kidd, Graclee Mann, Alexis Padgett, Destiny Prince, Jordan Rains, Adalyn Salyers, Kennedi Sloan, Alyssa Sylvester, Olivia Tucker, Chloe Williams

Coaches: Yvonne Morgan and Dylan Godsey

Mr. Dishman updated the Board on the Walker Early Learning Center construction project with progress moving with painters and flooring contractors to be starting soon on that phase of the project. He also updated the Board on the Softball Project with Opening Bids to begin March 10, 2026.

Mr. Braxton Shearer, principal of Wayne County Middle School, presented an Instruction update to the Board on the Middle School. He shared the Goals and progress. 3 top areas being the following:

1. Strengthen Tier 1 Instruction

2. Increase Student Achievement

3.Strengthen School Culture

Approval of the 2026-2027 Allocation Formulas

Order #87 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2026-2027 Allocation Formulas passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

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

Approval of District Art and Music Teacher Positions to Serve Students at Walker and Bell

Order #88 - Motion Passed:  Approval of District Art and Music Teacher Positions to Serve Students at Walker and Bell passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Approval to Continue a Contract with Roberts Insurance for Student Accident Insurance for the 2026-2027 School Year

Order #89 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Continue a Contract with Roberts Insurance for Student Accident Insurance for the 2026-2027 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files# 111

Approval to Purchase Electronic Safety Door Locks for Bell, Monticello, and WCMS in the Amount of $130,000 from Building Fund

Order #90 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Purchase Electronic Safety Door Locks for Bell, Monticello, and WCMS in the Amount of $130,000 from Building Fund passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Approval of a BG-2 for the Wayne County High School Softball Renovation BG26-132

Order #91 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a BG-2 for the Wayne County High School Softball Renovation BG26-132 passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

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

Approval of a BG-3 for the Wayne County High School Softball Renovation BG26-132

Order #92 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a BG-3 for the Wayne County High School Softball Renovation BG26-132 passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

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

Approval of Pay Request # 1 for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328 in the Amount of $149,176.00

Order #93 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Request # 1 for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328 in the Amount of $149,176.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 114

Approval to Pay 2 Invoices to Deco Architects in the Amount of $18,464.88 in Total for Professional Services in Relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation BG21-328

Order #94 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay 2 Invoices to Deco Architects in the Amount of $18,464.88 in Total for Professional Services in Relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation BG21-328 passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 115

Approval to Pay 2 Invoices to Deco Architects in the Amount of $2,219.58 in Total for Professional Services in Relation to the ATC Safety Corridor BG25-311

Order #95 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay 2 Invoices to Deco Architects in the Amount of $2,219.58 in Total for Professional Services in Relation to the ATC Safety Corridor BG25-311 passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 116

Approval to Pay 2 Invoices to Deco Architects in the Amount of $9,093.00 in Total for Professional Services in Relation to the WCHS Softball Renovation BG26-132

Order #96 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay 2 Invoices to Deco Architects in the Amount of $9,093.00 in Total for Professional Services in Relation to the WCHS Softball Renovation BG26-132 passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 117

Award Bids for Previously Declared Surplus Property (Miscellaneous Items)

Order #97 - Motion Passed:  Award Bids for Previously Declared Surplus Property (Miscellaneous Items) passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Order #98 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Readvertise to accept Bids on the Barn for 30 days passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

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

Approval to Declare Lockers, Hospital Beds, and Football Lights as Salvage Property

Order #99 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Declare Lockers, Hospital Beds, and Football Lights as Salvage Property passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

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

Order #100 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Items on the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Approval ERATE Eligible Items for Internal Connections and Telecommunications

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

Approval of Facility Request for Wayne County High School Gym on April 17,2026 for Casting for Kids Pre-Tournament Meeting

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 121

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

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 123

Adjournment of the meeting

Order #101 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.