Wayne County
July 16, 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

None

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

Superintendent, Brian Dishman updated the Board on the following projects; Tennis Courts, ATC, Softball, and WELC- All are progressing on a timely schedule.

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

Second Reading and Approval of KSBA Policy Update # 49

Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Second Reading and Approval of KSBA Policy Update # 49 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 #1

6. Reading and Approval of KSBA Evaluation of the Superintendent Procedure 02.14 AP.2
Recommended Motion

Reading and Approval of KSBA Evaluation of the Superintendent Procedure 02.14 AP.2

Actions Taken

Order #2 - Motion Passed:  Reading and Approval of KSBA Evaluation of the Superintendent Procedure 02.14 AP.2 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 # 2

7. Approval to Pay an Invoice to DECO Architects, Inc. in the Amount of $9,232.44 for Professional Services in Relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328
Recommended Motion

Approval to Pay an Invoice to DECO Architects, Inc. in the Amount of $9,232.44 for Professional Services in Relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328

Actions Taken

Order #3 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay an Invoice to DECO Architects, Inc. in the Amount of $9,232.44 for Professional Services in Relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328 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 # 3

8. Approval of Pay Request # 5 for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project (BG 21-328) in the Amount of $ 1,119,504.89
Recommended Motion

Approval of Pay Request # 5 for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project (BG 21-328) in the Amount of $ 1,119,504.89

Actions Taken

Order #4 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Request # 5 for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project (BG 21-328) in the Amount of $ 1,119,504.89 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 # 4

9. Approval of a Capital Outlay Fund Transfer in the Amount of $103,795.90 for Monticello Elementary HVAC/Sewage Pump
Recommended Motion

Approval of a Capital Outlay Fund Transfer in the Amount of $103,795.90 for Monticello Elementary HVAC/Sewage Pump

Actions Taken

Order #5 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a Capital Outlay Fund Transfer in the Amount of $103,795.90 for Monticello Elementary HVAC/Sewage Pump 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 # 5

10. Approval of the District Funding Assurances for Kentucky Department of Education
Recommended Motion

Approval of the District Funding Assurances for Kentucky Department of Education

Actions Taken

Order #6 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the District Funding Assurances for Kentucky Department of Education 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 # 6

11. Approval of District Procurement Plan for Wayne County Schools' Child Nutrition Program
Recommended Motion

Approval of District Procurement Plan for Wayne County Schools' Child Nutrition Program

Actions Taken

Order #7 - Motion Passed:  Approval of District Procurement Plan for Wayne County Schools' Child Nutrition Program 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 # 7

12. Approval of a Contract Addendum with Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc. to Facilitate the School Health Plan for 2026-2027
Recommended Motion

Approval of a Contract Addendum with Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc. to Facilitate the School Health Plan for 2026-2027

Actions Taken

Order #8 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a Contract Addendum with Cumberland Family Medical Center, Inc. to Facilitate the School Health Plan for 2026-2027 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 # 8

13. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion

Approval of items on the Consent Agenda

Actions Taken

Order #9 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

13.A. Approval of Wayne County Schools Employee Handbook Update for the 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion

Approval of Wayne County Schools Employee Handbook Update for the 2026-2027 School Year

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 9

13.B. Approval of Wayne County Schools Coaches' Handbook Update for the 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion

Approval of Wayne County Schools Coaches' Handbook Update for the 2026-2027 School Year

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 10

13.C. Approval of Applications for Emergency Certifications for Approximately Sixty (60) Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion

Approval of Applications for Emergency Certifications for Approximately Sixty (60) Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year

13.D. Approval of a Student Teacher Agreement Between Wayne County Schools and Midway University for the 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion

Approval of a Student Teacher Agreement Between Wayne County Schools and Midway University for the 2026-2027 School Year

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 11

13.E. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement Between Lake Cumberland Head Start Program and the Wayne County School District for the 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion

Approval of Memorandum of Agreement Between Lake Cumberland Head Start Program and the Wayne County School District for the 2026-2027 School Year

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 12

13.F. Approval of Proportionate Share of Federal Funds for Private School IDEA-B Services for the 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion

Approval of Proportionate Share of Federal Funds for Private School IDEA-B Services for the 2026-2027 School Year

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 13

13.G. Approval of School Activity Funds Fundraisers for Bell Elementary School for the 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion

Approval of School Activity Funds Fundraisers for Bell Elementary School for the 2026-2027 School Year

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 14

13.H. Approval of a Facility Request from the Miss Monticello Scholarship Organization to use Pickrell Auditorium on November 20 - 21, 2026 to Host their 31st Annual Miss Monticello Scholarship Program
Recommended Motion

Approval of a Facility Request from the Miss Monticello Scholarship Organization to use Pickrell Auditorium on November 20 - 21, 2026 to Host their 31st Annual Miss Monticello Scholarship Program

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 15

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

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 16

13.K. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 17

14. Adjournment
Recommended Motion

Adjournment of the meeting

Actions Taken

Order #10 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.