Henderson County
December 21, 2020 6:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
Return
I. Welcome & Call Meeting to Order
Lisa Baird
I.A. Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance
Rationale

Pledge

II. Approval of Agenda
Lisa Baird
Actions Taken

Order #87 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the agenda as listed passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

III. Students & Staff Recognition
Bob Lawson
III.A. Acknowledge HCHS Student Ambassadors Attending Meeting Virtually
Rationale

Hunter Hagan

Madi Kellen

Jayla Smith

III.B. U.S Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR Award
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IV. Community Partner Spotlight
Bob Lawson
Rationale

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V. Approve Minutes from Prior Meetings
Lisa Baird
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Actions Taken

Order #88 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Minutes from December 14, 2020 Special Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mrs. Lisa Baird.

VI. Reports
VI.A. New Jefferson Elementary School Project Update
John Hagan Codell
VI.A.1. Approve Change Orders for the New Jefferson Elementary School Project
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Actions Taken

Order #89 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve Change Order 17-1 in the amount of $7,536 to Mechanical Consultants for the additional cost for 471' of geothermal well casing bid documents provided for 50' of casing for each of the 72 wells to be included in base bid for BG 19-068 - New Jefferson Elementary School Project passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

Order #90 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve Change Order 21-6 pending KDE approval in the amount of $45,316 to Koberstein Contracting to provide paving in lieu of islands on Cherry Street add 12" headwall and associated grade work at athletic track regrade and provide rip rap, filter fabric along Jane Drive and Sandefur Drive for BG 19-068 - New Jefferson Elementary School Project passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Baird and a second by Mr. Michael Waller.

VI.B. Audit Report
Brian Crafton
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VI.C. Council of Councils (Niagara, The Central Academy, Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center, Spottsville, and South Middle)
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VI.D. Standard 3 - Cultural Leadership
Bob Lawson
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VI.D.1. Schedule Superintendent Mid-Year Review
Bob Lawson
VI.E. Update on COVID-19 Testing for Winter Athletes
Bob Lawson
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VII. Old Business
VIII. New Business
VIII.A. Set January Board Meeting
Bob Lawson
VIII.B. Approve First Reading of the 2021-2022 School Calendars
Kasey Wolfe
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Actions Taken

Order #91 - Motion Passed:  A motion to ratify the membership of the Calendar Committee as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Baird and a second by Mr. Michael Waller.

Order #92 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the first reading of the 2021-2022 School Calendars as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Tracey Williams and a second by Mr. Michael Waller.

VIII.C. Approve First Reading of the District Improvement Plan
Kim White
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Actions Taken

Order #93 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the first reading of the documents of the District Improvement Plan as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Kirk Haynes and a second by Mrs. Lisa Baird.

VIII.D. Consent Agenda
Lisa Baird
Actions Taken

Order #94 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Tracey Williams and a second by Mr. Michael Waller.

VIII.D.1. Approve School Activity Fund Fundraiser Request
Rationale

  • North Middle Boys and Girls Cross Country (Champion Team Store) to raise money for transportation, snacks, team warm ups.

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VIII.D.2. Approve Grant Applications
Rationale

  • HCHS ($490,000) 21st Century Community Learning Centers expansion grant for schools to run after school services that include tutoring, enrichment and transportation and snacks;
  • Jefferson ($490,000) 21st Century Community Learning Centers expansion grant for schools to run after school services that include tutoring, enrichment and transportation and snacks; 
  • District Nutrition ($15,000) NO KID HUNGRY grant that supports providing schools with funds for equipment to feed children in need; and
  • District/Reading Coordinator ($500) Tenyo Family Foundation provided funds for conference registration.

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VIII.D.3. Approve Bid Recommendations
Rationale

Bid Renewals:

Athletic Supplies & Equipment 1-19-6-1
Printing 2-19-6-1

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VIII.D.4. Approve Shortened School Day for One (1) Special Education Student
VIII.D.5. Approve HCS Emergency Leave Amendment
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IX. Financial
Cindy Cloutier
IX.A. Treasurer's Report
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Actions Taken

Order #95 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Treasurer's Report for the month ending November 30, 2020 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mrs. Lisa Baird.

IX.B. Paid Warrant Report
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Actions Taken

Order #96 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Paid Warrant Report for payments made between November 17, 2020 and December 21, 2020 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mrs. Lisa Baird.

X. Personnel Actions
Lisa Baird
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XI. Special Recognition
Bob Lawson
XII. Adjourn
Lisa Baird
Actions Taken

Order #97 - Motion Passed:  There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Baird and a second by Mr. Michael Waller.