Henderson County
September 16, 2024 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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Allina Decker, Madison Hamby, Kate Mays, and Jaci Miller

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II. Approval of Agenda
Michael Waller
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Actions Taken

Order #22 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the agenda as listed passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

III. Students & Staff Recognition
Megan Mortis
III.A. GSP, GSA, and GSE Students
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Governor's Scholars Program:  Alton Berger, Anna Carrier, Jacy Hargiss, Kyen Jiang, Alissa McLevain, Ramsey Watson

Governor's School for the Arts:  Brady Galloway, Cora McKenzie, Nelson Redmon

Governor's School for Entrepreneurs:  Laynie Rich

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IV. Community Partner Spotlight
Megan Mortis
V. Public Participation & Recognition of Guests
Michael Waller
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VI. Approve Minutes from Prior Meetings
Michael Waller
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Actions Taken

Order #23 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Minutes from the August 19, 2024 Special and Regular Meetings passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Wesley Smith.

VII. Reports
VII.A. CTE Construction Project Update
Jake Bessler, ARC Construction
VII.B. Strategic Plan Update
Bob Lawson
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VIII. Old Business
IX. New Business
IX.A. Approve and Appoint Nominees to Serve on the 2025-2026 Calendar Committee
Kasey Farmer Wolfe
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Actions Taken

Order #24 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve and appoint the nominees to serve on the 2024-2025 Calendar Committee as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

IX.B. District Facilities Plan
Chad Thompson
IX.B.1. District Facilities Plan Process, Timeline, and Needs
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IX.B.2. Hire Architect for the District Facilities Plan Committee
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Actions Taken

Order #25 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the proposed contract between the Henderson County Board of Education and RBS Design Group and hire RBS Design Group to serve as the architect for the District Facilities Plan Committee passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

IX.B.3. Selection of a Facilitator for the District Facilities Plan Committee
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Actions Taken

Order #26 - Motion Passed:  A motion to select Pete Galloway of Kentucky School Plant Management Association (KSPMA) to serve as the facilitator for the District Facilities Plan as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

IX.C. BG 24-164 - East Heights Elementary Renovations Project
Chad Thompson
IX.C.1. Approve Owner and Construction Manager as Adviser Agreement
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Actions Taken

Order #27 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Owner and Construction Manager as Adviser Agreement for the East Heights Elementary Renovations Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Wesley Smith.

IX.C.2. Approve Final Plans
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Actions Taken

Order #28 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Final Plans for the East Heights Elementary Renovations Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

IX.D. Reject Bids for BG 23-416 - Wastewater Systems - Spottsville, Cairo, and Niagara Project
Chad Thompson
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Actions Taken

Order #29 - Motion Passed:  A motion to accept the Superintendent's recommendation to reject the bids for the Wastewater Systems - Spottsville, Cairo, and Niagara Project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Waller and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

IX.E. Consent Agenda
Michael Waller
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Actions Taken

Order #30 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Wesley Smith.

IX.E.1. Approve Transportation Request
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  • Audubon Kids Zone to use a bus for the East end Halloween Extravaganza on October 27, 2024 to transport people from Newman Park to Audubon Kids Zone to JFK Center.

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IX.E.2. Approve School Activity Fund Fundraiser Requests
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  • AB Chandler Elementary School PTA (Paragon) to raise funds in support of AB Chandler students;
  • AB Chandler Elementary School PTA (Burgoo) to raise funds in support of the students;
  • AB Chandler Elementary School PTA (Restaurant Give Back Nights) to raise funds in support of the students;
  • AB Chandler Elementary School PTA (Holiday/Seasonal Grams) to raise funds to support students;
  • South Middle School Student Rewards (School Spirit Store) to raise funds to purchase items for student rewards;
  • North Middle School Athletics (sell old cheer, soccer, volleyball uniforms, polos, and sweats) to raise funds for the athletic programs;
  • North Middle School 8th Grade (Texas Roadhouse Rolls) to cover the cost of "End of Year" activities.  This is a replacement fundraiser to cancel Discount Cards.;
  • HCHS JROTC (Volksmarch) to raise funds for program costs:  competition fees, gym equipment, co-curricular team equipment, military ball, and competition travel expenses.  This is new paperwork with changes and permit information for public 5K and 10K.;
  • HCHS Choir (Choir Apparel) for continued support of choir expenses and opportunities for the choir students.  This fundraiser is replacing Colonel Cabaret.

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IX.E.3. Approve Student Overnight Trip Requests
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  • Retroactive approval for HCHS Leo Club to travel to Louisville, KY September 4-8, 2024 to participate in the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum;
  • Retroactive approval for HCHS FBLA to take one student to the Kentucky FBLA State Executive Council Meeting in Louisville, KY September 11-12, 2024;
  • HCHS Volleyball Team to travel to Bowling, KY September 20-21, 2021 to compete in the SOKY Slam;
  • HCHS FFA to travel to Indianapolis, IN October 22-25, 2024 to participate in the National FFA Contest and Convention;
  • HCHS DECA to compete in the DECA Regional Career Development Conference at Murray State University on January 29, 2025.  Many students will qualify to compete at the DECA State Career Development Conference (SCDC) and possibly the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC).  Permission requested for those qualified students to attend these overnight trips:  SCDC March 2-4, 2025 in Louisville, KY and ICDC April 25-30, 2025 in Orlando, FL; and
  • HCHS FFA to travel to Lexington, KY June 9-12, 2025 to participate in the FFA State Convention.

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IX.E.4. Approve one Special Education Student to Graduate with Minimum Credits
IX.E.5. Approve Classified Evaluation Plan
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IX.E.6. Approve Shortened School Day for Three (3) Special Education Students
IX.E.7. Approve Grant Applications
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  • East Heights ($Unspecified) HABOR - Funding for PBIS and MAP testing rewards;
  • South Middle ($1,000) HABOR - Funding for WEB program rewards and activities;
  • Niagara ($2,500) HABOR - Funding for a sensory space for all students with various social/emotional needs;
  • Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center ($800) HABOR - To purchase approximately 40 new books to fill in content area gaps in their library;
  • South Heights ($Unknown) HABOR - Donation to be made toward educational field trips;
  • Gifted and Talented ($Unspecified) HABOR - Donation for students to attend an art workshop with professional art instructors; and
  • North Middle ($2,000) HABOR - Funding to purchase non-perishable food for their Weekend Backpack Program.

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IX.E.8. Approve Bid Recommendations
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Bid Renewals:

Art Supplies Bid #9-22-5-10
HCHS Athletic Trainer RFP #11-23-5-9

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IX.E.9. Approve 2024-2025 Salary Schedule Amendment Request
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IX.E.10. Approve 2024-2025 Bus Purchases
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IX.E.11. Declare Property Surplus to be Sold at Public Auction
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X. Financial
Cindy Cloutier
X.A. 2024-2025 Working Budget
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Actions Taken

Order #31 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the 2024-2025 Working Budget as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.

X.B. Treasurer's Report
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Actions Taken

Order #32 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Treasurer's Report for the month ending August 31, 2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Wesley Smith.

X.C. Paid Warrant Report
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Actions Taken

Order #33 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Paid Warrant Report for payments made between August 20, 2024 and September 16, 2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mr. Wesley Smith.

XI. Personnel Actions
Michael Waller
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XII. Adjourn
Michael Waller
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Actions Taken

Order #34 - Motion Passed:  There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Thomas Alves and a second by Mrs. Tracey Williams.