Henderson County
October 23, 2023 6:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
I. Welcome & Call Meeting to Order
Michael Waller
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I.A. Moment of Silence & Pledge of Allegiance
I.A.1. HCHS Student Ambassadors
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Kendall Ralph, Brooklyn Burris, and Ava Hurt

II. Approval of Agenda
Michael Waller
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Actions Taken

Order #33 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the agenda as listed with the addition of Pratt PILOT Agreement passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

III. Community Partner Spotlight
Bob Lawson
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IV. Students & Staff Recognition
Megan Mortis
IV.A. Judge's Scholar
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AB Chandler Elementary - Aspen Walters

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IV.B. EL Students
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IV.C. GSA
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McKenna Russin, Kalia Brown, and Reagan Abbott

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IV.D. Junior Achievement - HCHS
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IV.E. Family Friendly Certification by Prichard Committee - Niagara Elementary School
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IV.F. PBIS
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IV.G. Principal Appreciation Month
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V. Pratt PILOT Agreement
Missy Vanderpool
VI. Public Participation & Recognition of Guests
Michael Waller
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VII. Approve Minutes from Prior Meetings
Michael Waller
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Actions Taken

Order #34 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Minutes from September 18, 2023 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

VIII. Reports
VIII.A. HCHS Athletic Report
Mark Andrews
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VIII.B. District Facilities Plan Update
Chad Thompson
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IX. Old Business
X. New Business
X.A. Capital Projects
Chad Thompson
X.A.1. BG 22-506 - Henderson County High School CTE Renovation Project
X.A.1.a. Approve Preliminary Opinion of Probable Construction Costs
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Actions Taken

Order #35 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Preliminary Opinion of Probable Construction Costs for the CTE - Classroom Renovation Cost for Grant Application as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Tracey Williams and a second by Mr. Thomas Alves.

X.A.1.b. Approve Schematic Design
Actions Taken

Order #36 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Schematic Design for the CTE-Classroom Addition Renovation as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

X.A.2. BG 24-164 - East Heights Elementary Renovations Project
X.A.2.a. Approve BG1
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Actions Taken

Order #37 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the BG1 for BG 24-164 - East Heights Elementary Renovations Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

X.A.2.b. Approve Schematic Plans
Actions Taken

Order #38 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Schematic Plans for BG 24-164 - East Heights Elementary Renovations Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

X.A.3. BG 23-416 - Wastewater Systems - Spottsville, Cairo, and Niagara Project
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X.A.3.a. Approve Preliminary Plans
Actions Taken

Order #39 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Preliminary Plans for BG 23-416 - Wastewater Systems - Spottsville, Cairo, and Niagara Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

X.A.3.b. Approve Preliminary Specifications
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Actions Taken

Order #40 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve Preliminary Specifications for BG 23-416 - Wastewater Systems - Spottsville, Cairo, and Niagara Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

X.A.3.c. Approve Kentucky Division of Water Permit Application Package for Spottsville, Cairo, and Niagara
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Actions Taken

Order #41 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Kentucky Division of Water Permit Application Package for each of the three schools for BG 23-416 - Wastewater Systems - Spottsville, Cairo, and Niagara Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

X.B. Approve Resolution Authorizing Litigation Against Social Media Companies
Elizabeth Bird
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Actions Taken

Order #42 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Resolution Authorizing Litigation Against Social Media Companies as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Tracey Williams and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

X.C. Consent Agenda
Michael Waller
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Actions Taken

Order #43 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

X.C.1. Approve School Activity Fund Fundraiser Requests
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  • East Heights Elementary XC Team (Ozark Delight Lollipops) to raise money for Cross Country Team purchases;
  • HCHS Cheer Team (Turonis Pizza in place of the Burgoo fundraiser) to raise money for flags, signs, poms, and competitions;
  • Niagara PTA (T-Shirt Sponsorship) to raise funds to provide each student and staff member with a t-shirt to wear on field trips;
  • Niagara PTA (Paragon, Spring Carnival, and Santa Shop) to raise funds for school needs, field trips, wildcat woods updates, etc.;
  • North Middle School Choir (Calendar) to provide funds for new music, supplies, and classroom storage; and
  • North Middle School Wounded Warriors (Cost for Free Dress) for instructional materials via the Wounded Warriors website as part of 8th grade ELA classes writing essays about the qualities for a hero.

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X.C.2. Approve Shortened School Day Requests for Six (6) Special Education Students
X.C.3. Approve Student Overnight Trip Requests
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  • Retroactive approval for HCHS Science Club to present findings from the PFAS study during the Research Louisville event at the University of Louisville October 4-5, 2023;
  • HCHS Quad State Honor Choir to travel to Murray State University to participate in the Quad State Honor Choir event November 5-6, 2023;
  • HCHS FBLA to travel to participate in the FBLA Fall Leadership Conference in Dallas, TX November 15-19, 2023; and
  • HCHS Cheer Team to travel to Lebanon, TN November 17-18, 2023 to participate in the UCA Competition.

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X.C.4. Approve Bid Recommendations
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Bid Recommendation:
Jefferson Elementary - Concrete Slab 12-23-5-9

Bid Renewal Recommendation:
Art Supplies Bid #9-22-5-10

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X.C.5. Approve Emergency Teaching Certificates for the 2023-2024 School Year
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X.C.6. Approve FY2024 KETS Offer of Assistance
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X.C.7. Approve Surplus of Technology Items from HCS Technology Inventory
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X.C.8. Approve District and School Planning for 2023-2024 School Year
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XI. Financial
Cindy Cloutier
XI.A. Treasurer's Report
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Actions Taken

Order #44 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Treasurer's Report for the month ending September 30, 2023 passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

XI.B. Paid Warrant Report
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Actions Taken

Order #45 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Paid Warrant Report for payments made between September 19, 2023 and October 23, 2023 passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.

XII. Personnel Actions
Michael Waller
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XIII. Executive Session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(k) and KRS 156.557(6)(c) for the purposes of a superintendent formative evaluation conversation
Michael Waller
XIV. Adjourn
Michael Waller
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Actions Taken

Order #46 - Motion Passed:  There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Joe McGarrh.