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

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Mr. Jared Criswell with Wayne County Education Association recognized Mrs. Heather Lewis as the Member of the Month and presented her with a $100.00 Check. He also mentioned the following winners during Teacher Appreciation week: Mindy Bell, Debra Hargis, Sharon Lowe, Lisa Bell, Jeremy Barnett.

Mr. Dishman and Mr. Alley shared a few words recognizing the late staff member Ed Cushman and presented his wife with a plaque honoring his memory.

Mr. Dishman shared that Graduation is Friday, May 22 with project graduation following and starting at 10:00 PM.

He also updated the Board on the following: Tennis Court resurfacing will be completed soon, Walker Early Learning Center Project Phase 1 will be complete at the end of June and Phase 2 has started this week.

Gear Up Staff members, Sky Cares and Steven Hughes shared an update on the Gear Up Program.

A copy of the Minute Abstract Files #151

Approval of the 2026-2027 Salary Schedules

Order #121 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2026-2027 Salary Schedules 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 #152

Approval of the 2026-2027 Tentative Budget

Order #122 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2026-2027 Tentative Budget 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 # 153

Approval of Monticello Banking Company Depository Bond for the 2026-2027 School Year

Order #123 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Monticello Banking Company Depository Bond for the 2026-2027 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 154

Approval of the Auditor's Contract with Montgomery & Company, P.L.L.C for the 2026-2027 Financial Audit

Order #124 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Auditor's Contract with Montgomery & Company, P.L.L.C for the 2026-2027 Financial Audit passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 155

Approval to Enact Model Procurement Option #3 to move forward with the WCHS Softball Renovation

Order #125 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Enact Model Procurement Option #3 to move forward with the WCHS Softball Renovation passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 156

Approval to Pay Request # 3 for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328 in the Amount of $329,738.64

Order #126 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay Request # 3 for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328 in the Amount of $329,738.64 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 # 157

Approval to Pay 2 Invoices to Deco Architects in the Amount of $9,232.44 Each for Professional Services in Relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project (Phase #5 invoice and Phase #6 invoice) BG21-328

Order #127 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay 2 Invoices to Deco Architects in the Amount of $9,232.44 Each for Professional Services in Relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project (Phase #5 invoice and Phase #6 invoice) BG21-328 passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 158

Approval of Change Order# 1-1 for the Walker Early Learning Center Project BG21-328 in the Amount of $354,250.00

Order #128 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order# 1-1 for the Walker Early Learning Center Project BG21-328 in the Amount of $354,250.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 159

Approval to Continue a Contract with Upchurch Insurance & Financial Services, Inc/Energy Insurance Agency, Inc. as Agent of Record for Property, Equipment, Liability, Auto and Workers Compensation Insurance for the 2026-2027 School Year

Order #129 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Continue a Contract with Upchurch Insurance & Financial Services, Inc/Energy Insurance Agency, Inc. as Agent of Record for Property, Equipment, Liability, Auto and Workers Compensation Insurance for the 2026-2027 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Approval to Declare 77 Computers (Technology Department) as Surplus Property

Order #130 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Declare 77 Computers (Technology Department) as Surplus Property 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 # 160

Order #131 - Motion Passed:  Approval of items on the consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Approval of School Principals' Budgets for the 2026-2027 School Year

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 161

Approval of Continuing Contract with KEDC for the 2026-2027 School Year

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 162

Approval of Facility Request for the Wayne County High School Cafeteria on August 1,2026 for Ramsey Family Reunion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 163

Approval of Facility Request for the Cabin at Monticello Elementary on June 13,2026 for a Family Reunion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 164

Approval of Facility Request for the Wayne County High School Cafeteria on October 3,2026 for The Class of 1966 Reunion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 165

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 166

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 167

Adjournment of the meeting

Order #132 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.