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

Ms. Tonya Marcum, visual art teacher, at Walker and Bell thanked the Board for investing in the arts programs for the district.  

Mr. Jared Criswell recognized Tonya Marcum, visual art teacher at Walker and Bell, as the Wayne County Education Association Teacher of the Month.

Mr. Dishman and the Board recognized the following students for participating in the Rogers Explorers program: Cora Alley, Maddyn Brake, Cloie Dunagan, Madden Hesse, Reagan Jones, Serenity Parmley, and Aiden Vaughn.

Superintendent, Brian Dishman distributed statutory language for Student Free Speech (KRS 158.183) and Religious Liberty Rights (KRS 158.195) according to KRS 158.86. Superintendent Dishman also distributed information regarding Open Records Retention.

Mr. Dishman shared with the Board that Walker Early Learning Center, Monticello Elementary and Wayne County Middle School were recognized by SESC for meeting their PBIS Fidelity Recognition Criteria for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Mr. Dishman updated the Board on the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation.

Ms. Leslye Rice, Principal at Bell Elementary, updated the Board on initiatives and programming at Bell.

Approval of 2026-2027 Working Budget

Order #31 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2026-2027 Working Budget passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Finance Officer, Ms. Stefanie Neal presented to the Board the FY27 working budget. Ms. Neal stated this budget has the current Seek allocation of 17 million dollars, all actual salaries for the year, all the schools final SBDM budgets, all supply budgets for all departments (maintenance, food service, transportation, etc.)  Overall budget of all funds is 43.2 million dollars of that general fund budget is 27 million dollars, stating this budget is most current information and is up to date.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 39

Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between AESA (Gear Up) and Wayne County School District for the 2026-2027 School Year

Order #32 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between AESA (Gear Up) and Wayne County School District for the 2026-2027 School Year 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 # 40

Approval of Pay Request # 7 for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328 in the Amount of $2,448,453.95

Order #33 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Request # 7 for the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project BG21-328 in the Amount of $2,448,453.95 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 # 41

Approval to pay an Invoice to DECO Architects, Inc. in the Amount of $15,421.63 for Professional Services Related to the District Facility Plan 2026

Order #34 - Motion Passed:  Approval to pay an Invoice to DECO Architects, Inc. in the Amount of $15,421.63 for Professional Services Related to the District Facility Plan 2026 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 # 42

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 (BG 21-328)

Order #35 - 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 (BG 21-328) passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 43

Approval to Pay an Invoice to DECO Architects, Inc. in the Amount of $21,369.60 for Professional Services in Relation to WCHS Gym/Football ADA Renovation

Order #36 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay an Invoice to DECO Architects, Inc. in the Amount of $21,369.60 for Professional Services in Relation to WCHS Gym/Football ADA Renovation 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 # 44

Approval to Pay an Invoice to DECO Architects, Inc. in the Amount of $3,967.50 for Professional Services in Relation to the Bell Elementary Office/Restroom Renovation

Order #37 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay an Invoice to DECO Architects, Inc. in the Amount of $3,967.50 for Professional Services in Relation to the Bell Elementary Office/Restroom Renovation 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 # 45

Order #38 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Approval of the 2026 Technology Activity Report (TAR)

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 46

Approve all School's Student Fees, External Support/Booster Organizations and Credit Cards for the 2026-2027 School Year

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 47

Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement for Mental Health Services and Family Support Agency Providing Service on School Property

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 48

Approval of a Contract with Lacey Brown for Speech-Language Services

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 49

Approval of a Proposal with Wayne County Hospital for Speech-Language Services

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 50

Approval of District Safe Crisis Management Report Forms

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 51

Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Murray State University and Wayne County School District for a Dual Credit Program for the 2026-2027 School Year

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 52

Approval of Facility Request for Wayne County Woman's Club/Wreaths Across America to use WCHS Pickrell Auditorium on Dec.19, 2026

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 53

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 54

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 55

Adjournment of the meeting

Order #39 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.