Wayne County
March 19, 2026 6:00 PM
Wayne County Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
Discussion

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

2. Public Comments
Discussion

None.

3. Recognition
Discussion

Mr. Dishman recognized the following Wayne County High School JAG Students for their accomplishments at the Regional and State level.

Emma Branscum- Employability Skill-1st Place Region and 3rd Place State finish.

Lillian Bell, Braylee Dennis, and Mattie Goley- Business Plan- 3rd Place Region and 3rd Place State finish

Mr. Jared Criswell with Wayne County Education Association recognized Ms. Makenzie Blevins as the March Member and presented her with a certificate and a $100.00 check.


4. Superintendent's Report and Instructional Issues
Brian Dishman
Discussion

Mr. Dishman updated the Board on the following construction projects: Walker Early Learning Center, Central Office and Middle School roof replacement, ATC Safety Corridor, Tennis courts resurfacing.

Mrs. Virginia Cares, principal of Monticello Elementary, presented an Instruction update to the Board on Monticello Elementary. She shared goals, improvement initiatives, and she talked about the great progress that has been made so far this school year.



5. Approval of an Amended Calendar for the 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion

Approval of an Amended Calendar for the 2026-2027 School Year

Actions Taken

Order #102 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an Amended Calendar for the 2026-2027 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 124

6. Review Bids for Softball Renovation Project
Recommended Motion

Approval to Reject All Bids Submitted for the Wayne County Softball Renovation Project BG26-132

Actions Taken

Order #103 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Reject All Bids Submitted and readvertise for the Wayne County Softball Renovation Project BG26-132 passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 125

7. Review Bids for Surplus Property- Campus Barn
Recommended Motion

Review Bids for Surplus Property- Campus Barn

Actions Taken

Order #104 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept the highest Bid for Surplus Property- Campus Barn passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 126

8. Approval of Pay Request # 2 for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328 in the Amount of $257,116.90
Recommended Motion

Approval of Pay Request # 2 for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328 in the Amount of $257,116.90

Actions Taken

Order #105 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Request # 2 for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328 in the Amount of $257,116.90 passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 127

9. Approval to Pay an Invoice in the Amount of $507.68 to Southern Kentucky License and Inspection Service for Professional Services in Relation to the Wayne County Softball Renovation Project BG26-132
Recommended Motion

Approval to Pay an Invoice in the Amount of $507.68 to Southern Kentucky License and Inspection Service for Professional Services in Relation to the Wayne County Softball Renovation Project BG26-132

Actions Taken

Order #106 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay an Invoice in the Amount of $507.68 to Southern Kentucky License and Inspection Service for Professional Services in Relation to the Wayne County Softball Renovation Project BG26-132 passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 128

10. Approval for Wayne County Schools Food Service Program to participate in the following Programs (Items 10A-10E)
Recommended Motion

Approval for Wayne County Schools Food Service Program to participate in the Agenda Items 10A-10E

Actions Taken

Order #107 - Motion Passed:  Approval for Wayne County Schools Food Service Program to participate in the Agenda Items 10A-10E passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Discussion



10.A. Summer Food Service Program Summer 2026
10.B. National School Lunch Program School Year 2026-2027
10.C. School Breakfast Program School Year 2026-2027
10.D. Child & Adult Care Food Program School Year 2026-2027
10.E. Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program School Year 2026-2027
11. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #108 - Motion Passed:  Approval of items on consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

11.A. Reading and Approval of KSBA Parental Leave Procedures 03.1233 AP.2
Recommended Motion

Reading and Approval of KSBA Parental Leave Procedures 03.1233 AP.2

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 129

11.B. Approval of KETS Offer of Assistance in the Amount of $23,548 and Escrow up to Three Years
Recommended Motion

Approval of KETS Offer of Assistance in the Amount of $23,548 and Escrow up to Three Years

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 130

11.C. Approval of WCHS Baseball Team to Travel to Knoxville, TN on April 8-10,2026 for a Baseball Tournament
Recommended Motion

Approval of WCHS Baseball Team to Travel to Knoxville, TN on April 8-10,2026 for a Baseball Tournament

Discussion

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

11.D. Approval of the Senior Class Traveling to Dollywood on May 8,2026
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Senior Class Traveling to Dollywood on May 8,2026

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 132

11.E. Approval of Facility Request for WCHS Gymnasium for Project Graduation Magic Show Fundraiser on May 9,2026
Recommended Motion

Approval of Facility Request for WCHS Gymnasium for Project Graduation Magic Show Fundraiser on May 9,2026

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 133

11.F. Approval of Facility Request for Wayne County High School Cafeteria for a Class of 2001 Reunion on May 29,2026
Recommended Motion

Approval of Facility Request for Wayne County High School Cafeteria for a Class of 2001 Reunion on May 29,2026

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 134

11.G. Approval of Facility Request for WCHS Gymnasium Foyer for Laps of Love Running event on August 8th & August 9th, 2026
Recommended Motion

Approval of Facility Request for WCHS Gymnasium Foyer for Laps of Love Running event on August 8th & August 9th, 2026

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 135

11.H. Approval of Amended Administrative/Extra-Curricular Salary Schedule 2025-2026
Recommended Motion

Approval of Amended Administrative/Extra-Curricular Salary Schedule 2025-2026

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files  # 136

11.I. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
11.J. Approval of Claims and Wages
Discussion

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

11.K. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 138

12. Adjournment
Recommended Motion

Adjournment of the meeting

Actions Taken

Order #109 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.