Wayne County
June 18, 2026 6:00 PM ET (5:00 CT)
Wayne County Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
Discussion

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

2. Public Comments
Discussion

None

3. Recognition
Discussion

Superintendent, Brian Dishman along with the Board recognized the following district Retiree's: Lula Anderson, Malissa Atkinson, Amy Clark, Pamela Clark, Helen Dalton, Dwight Dobbs, Brian Ford, Glenda Gregory, Kelli Hammond, Debra Hargis, Ann Guffey Hickman, Valerie Hutchinson, Melissa Jones, Mary McClean, Lisa Meredith, Sandy Riddle, Paula Sexton, Shawn Stinson, Shawn Thompson, Lisa West, Johnny Young

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

Mr. Dishman updated the Board on the Summer Feeding Program. He shared that we have over 1700 children signed up with the program and 21 staff members/volunteers working with the program. 

Mr. Dishman updated the Board on the Walker Early Learning Center renovation project which is progressing and has a target date of July 31 for this current phase to be complete before school starts.

Mr. Dishman also updated the Board on the Tennis Courts, Softball Project and Custodial and Grounds positions.


5. Approval of First Reading of KSBA Policy Update # 49
Recommended Motion

First Reading of KSBA Policy Update # 49

Discussion

First Reading of KSBA Policy Update # 49


A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files #169

6. Reading and Approval of KSBA Procedure Update # 30
Recommended Motion

Reading and Approval of KSBA Procedure Update # 30

Actions Taken

Order #134 - Motion Passed:  Reading and Approval of KSBA Procedure Update # 30 passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minutes Abstract Files # 170

7. Approval of Amended 2025-2026 Extra Duty Salary Schedule
Recommended Motion

Approval of Amended 2025-2026 Extra Duty Salary Schedule

Actions Taken

Order #135 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Amended 2025-2026 Extra Duty Salary Schedule passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 171

8. Approval of Amended 2026-2027 Classified Salary Schedule
Recommended Motion

Approval of Amended 2026-2027 Classified Salary Schedule

Actions Taken

Order #136 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Amended 2026-2027 Classified Salary Schedule 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 # 172

9. Approval of 2026-2027 Extra Duty Salary Schedule
Recommended Motion

Approval of 2026-2027 Extra Duty Salary Schedule with an amendment of the District Curriculum Coach to have 15 extended days

Actions Taken

Order #137 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2026-2027 Extra Duty Salary Schedule with an amendment of the District Curriculum Coach to have 15 extended days 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 # 173

10. Approval of a BG1 for Bell Elementary School Office and Restroom Renovation
Recommended Motion

Approval of a BG1 for Bell Elementary School Office and Restroom Renovation

Actions Taken

Order #138 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a BG1 for Bell Elementary School Office and Restroom Renovation 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 # 174

11. Approval of a BG1 for Wayne County High School Gym and Football Field ADA Renovation
Recommended Motion

Approval of a BG1 for Wayne County High School Gym and Football Field ADA Renovation

Actions Taken

Order #139 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a BG1 for Wayne County High School Gym and Football Field ADA Renovation 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 # 175

12. Appointment of One Board Member to the Local Planning Committee for the District Facility Plan
Recommended Motion

Approval to appoint Tony Roberts to the Local Planning Committee for the District Facility Plan

Actions Taken

Order #140 - Motion Passed:  Approval to appoint Tony Roberts to the Local Planning Committee for the District Facility Plan passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Benton Sloan.

13. Approval to Hire an Architect for the District Facility Plan
Recommended Motion

Approval to Hire Deco Architects for the District Facility Plan

Actions Taken

Order #141 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Hire Deco Architects for the District Facility Plan 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 # 176

14. Approval to Pay an Invoice to Deco Architects in the Amount of $9,232.44 (Phase # 7) for Professional Services for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328
Recommended Motion

Approval to Pay an Invoice to Deco Architects in the Amount of $9,232.44 (Phase # 7) for Professional Services for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328

Actions Taken

Order #142 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay an Invoice to Deco Architects in the Amount of $9,232.44 (Phase # 7) for Professional Services for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328 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 # 177

15. Approval of Pay Request # 4 for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328 in the Amount of $611,776.73
Recommended Motion

Approval of Pay Request # 4 for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328 in the Amount of $611,776.73

Actions Taken

Order #143 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Request # 4 for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328 in the Amount of $611,776.73 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 # 178

16. Approval of Food Service Meal Prices and Al a Carte Meal Prices for the 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion

Approval of Food Service Meal Prices and Al a Carte Meal Prices for the 2026-2027 School Year

Actions Taken

Order #144 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Food Service Meal Prices and Al a Carte Meal Prices for the 2026-2027 School Year 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 # 179

17. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion

Approval of items on the Consent Agenda

Actions Taken

Order #145 - Motion Passed:  Approval of items on the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

17.A. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Lake Cumberland District Health Department and Wayne County School District for the 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion

Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Lake Cumberland District Health Department and Wayne County School District for the 2026-2027 School Year

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 180

17.B. Approval of the Assignment of Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) and 504 Chairs for Each School
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Assignment of Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) and 504 Chairs for Each School

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 181

17.C. Approval of a Facility Request for the Wayne County High School Cafeteria on September 26,2026 for Carter Family Reunion
Recommended Motion

Approval of a Facility Request for the Wayne County High School Cafeteria on September 26,2026 for Carter Family Reunion

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 182

17.D. Approval to Declare a Hobert Dishwasher as Salvage Property (Food Service Dept.)
Recommended Motion

Approval to Declare a Hobert Dishwasher as Salvage Property (Food Service Dept.)

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 183

17.E. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
17.F. Approval of Claims and Wages
Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 184

17.G. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 185

18. The Board will Move to Executive Session to Discuss the Superintendent's Evaluation According to KRS 61.915 and KRS 61.810
Recommended Motion

Approval for the Board to move to Executive Session

Actions Taken

Order #146 - Motion Passed:  Approval for the Board to move to Executive Session passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

19. The Board Will Return to Open Session According to KRS 61.915 and KRS 61.810
Recommended Motion

Approval for the Board to move from Executive Session to Open Session

Actions Taken

Order #147 - Motion Passed:  Approval for the Board to move from Executive Session to Open Session passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Order #148 - Motion Passed:  Approval for the Board to Adopt Superintendent Dishman's Evaluation Results passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Discussion

Superintendent Dishman was given and overall exemplary rating, the highest rating possible.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 186

20. Adjournment
Recommended Motion

Adjournment of the meeting

Actions Taken

Order #149 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.