Hardin County
May 16, 2024 6:00 PM
Hardin County Board of Education
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Board Commitments
Attachments
IV. Recognitions
Actions Taken

Order #11217 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the resolution recognizing students, staff, and the #HCSBetterTogether recipients passed with a motion by Mr. Steve Bland and a second by Mr. Mark Casey.

IV.A. Student and Staff Recognitions
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IV.B. #HCSBetterTogether
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V. Focus on Academics
VI. Departmental Update - Hardin County Schools Performing Arts Center (PAC)
VII. Recognition of Visitors
VIII. Construction Updates
VIII.A. Report on project in progress from JRA
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IX. Consideration of Consent Agenda
X. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #11218 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the consent agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Steve Bland and a second by Mr. Mark Casey.

X.A. Instructional Services
X.B. Student Services
X.B.1. Approval of the changes for the 2024-25 Student Code of Conduct
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X.B.2. Approval for the Central Hardin High School FBLA to travel to Orlando, FL from June 28-July 5, 2024, via commercial carrier for time and cost efficiency
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X.B.3. Approval for the East Hardin Middle School 8th grade to travel to Washington D.C. from March 29-April 2, 2025, via commercial carrier for time and cost efficiency
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X.B.4. Received information about the reconfiguration of the FOR-YOU FRYSC at J.T. Alton Middle and Vine Grove Elementary schools
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X.C. Financial Services
X.C.1. Received the Monthly Financial Reports
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X.C.2. Approval of the Orders of the Treasurer
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X.C.3. Received the School Activity Fund Balance and PPA Report
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X.C.4. Approval of the Bond of Depository pledged by JP Morgan Chase at 103% of the daily balances in each account
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X.C.5. Approval of the Fidelity Bonds of Treasurer for Chief Operations Officer John Stith and Finance Director Jessica Annis
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X.C.6. Approval of the 2024-25 Tentative Budget
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X.C.7. Approval of a 6% cost of living adjustment (COLA) raise for certified/degreed employees and a $1-$4 an hour raise for hourly/classified employees for FY25
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X.C.8. Approval to declare transportation items surplus for sealed bid auction
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X.C.9. Approval of CO 110-111 for Phase 1 of the Central Hardin High School renovation project
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X.C.10. Approval of an anonymous $10,000 donation to the Meadow View Elementary Family Resource Center
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X.C.11. Approval of the continuation of the summer child nutrition program with feeding sites at John Hardin High, North Hardin High, GC Burkhead Elementary, and the Cruisin' Cafe from June 3-July 26, 2024, with lunch being served from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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X.C.12. Approval of all Hardin County Schools to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program from the 2024-25 school year making breakfast and lunch provided to students at no cost and adult breakfast price being $3.25 and adult lunch price being $4.75
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X.C.13. Approval of the child nutrition small equipment bid as recommended on the bid tabulation effective July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025
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X.C.14. Approval of the child nutrition paper supply bid as recommended on the bid tabulation effective July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025
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X.C.15. Approval of the purchase agreement for the Reesor property
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X.C.16. Approval of the Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract and the corresponding BG-1 with Trane
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X.C.17. Approval of the New Highland Elementary roof repair
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X.C.18. Approval of the districtwide copier contract with the exception of the Print Shop
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X.D. Human Resources
X.D.1. Certified Personnel Actions
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X.D.2. Classified Personnel Actions
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X.D.3. Received the Certified Non-Renewals for 2024-2025
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X.D.4. Received the Classified Non-Renewals for 2024-2025
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X.D.5. Approval of the modification of contracted days for the Childcare Assistant Supervisor position for the Early Learning Academy
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X.D.6. Approval of the creation of the Director of District Data and System Efficiency position
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X.D.7. Approval of the recommended changes to positions, salaries, and the salary schedule for the 2024-2025 school year
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X.E. Miscellaneous Items
X.E.1. Received the schools SBDM Minutes
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X.E.2. Received the PAC Information
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X.E.3. Approval of the minutes from the April 17, 2024, special lunch meeting
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X.E.4. Approval of the minutes from the April 18, 2024, regular evening meeting
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XI. Action Items
XI.A. Consideration and possible approval of the resolution authorizing and approving the execution of a lease agreement with the Hardin County School District Finance Corporation and any further necessary instruments; approving certain architects' plans for the construction of certain school building projects constituting energy conservation measures at various facilities; and approving the plan of financing the cost of said projects
XI.B. Recess of the Regular Meeting of the Hardin County Board of Education for a Special Called Meeting of the Hardin County School District Finance Corporation
Actions Taken

Order #11219 - Motion Passed:  Approval to recess the regular meeting of the Hardin County Board of Education for a Special Called Meeting of the Hardin County School District Finance Corporation passed with a motion by Mr. Mark Casey and a second by Mr. Steve Bland.

XI.C. Hardin County School District Finance Corporation Special Meeting
XI.C.1. Call to Order
XI.C.2. Consideration of the approval of a resolution of the Hardin County School District Finance Corporation, relating to and providing for the issuance of $14,885,000 principal amount (subject to a permitted increase of up to $1,490,000 or a decrease in an amount determined by the corporation to be in the best interest of the corporation) of special obligation bonds (Energy Conservation Revenue Bonds) in accordance with the Kentucky Revised Statutes, sections 58.010 through 58.140; 58.600 through 58.615; 45A.345 through 45A.460; 65.940 through 65.956; 160.160(5) and 162.120 through 162.300; (collectively, the "Act") to provide funds for Energy Conservation measures, providing and determining the duty of said corporation in connection with the operation of the school properties and the creation of funds sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said revenue bonds as and when they mature, the creation of adequate maintenance and insurance funds, authorizing the execution of a lease of such foregoing properties to the Board of Education of Hardin County, Kentucky
Actions Taken

Order #11220 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the resolution of the Hardin County School District Finance Corporation, relating to and providing for the issuance of $14,885,000 principal amount (subject to a permitted increase of up to $1,490,000 or a decrease in an amount determined by the corporation to be in the best interest of the corporation) of special obligation bonds (Energy Conservation Revenue Bonds) in accordance with the Kentucky Revised Statutes, sections 58.010 through 58.140; 58.600 through 58.615; 45A.345 through 45A.460; 65.940 through 65.956; 160.160(5) and 162.120 through 162.300; (collectively, the "Act") to provide funds for Energy Conservation measures, providing and determining the duty of said corporation in connection with the operation of the school properties and the creation of funds sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said revenue bonds as and when they mature, the creation of adequate maintenance and insurance funds, authorizing the execution of a lease of such foregoing properties to the Board of Education of Hardin County, Kentucky passed with a motion by Mr. Steve Bland and a second by Mr. Mark Casey.

XI.C.3. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #11221 - Motion Passed:  There being no further business, approval to adjourn the special meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Steve Bland and a second by Mr. Mark Casey.

XI.D. Reconvene the regular meeting of the Hardin County Board of Education
XII. New Business
XIII. Superintendent's Report
XIV. Executive Session
XV. Board Calendar
XV.A. May 18 - 9:00 a.m. - College View/Hardin County High Graduation (by appointment) - College View
XV.B. May 21 - School Dismissed - Primary Election Day
XV.C. May 24 - Last Day for Students
XV.D. May 24 - 7:00 p.m. - John Hardin High School Graduation - John Hardin High School
XV.E. May 25 - 11:00 a.m. - Central Hardin High School Graduation - Central Hardin High School
XV.F. May 25 - 6:00 p.m. - North Hardin High School Graduation - North Hardin High School
XV.G. May 27 - Memorial Day - Offices Closed
XV.H. June 27 - 6:00 p.m. - Special Evening Board Meeting - Central Office
XVI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #11222 - Motion Passed:  There being no further business, approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Ben Sego and a second by Mr. Mark Casey.