Hopkins County
September 03, 2019 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
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J.W. Durst, Chairman, will call the meeting to order.

1.A. Pledge; Moment of Silence; Mission Statement--Unite as one team to learn and inspire.
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Governor Scholar Students will lead the pledge to the flag.

1.B. Community Input
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If you wish to address the Board under item 4B, please complete and submit to the Superintendent a community input sheet located on the side table.

1.C. Adoption of Agenda
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board approve the agenda as outlined.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the agenda as outlined

1.D. Finance
1.D.1. Approval of the 2019-2020 Tax Rates as Presented
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It is recommended the Board approve the following 2019-2020 tax rates as presented.

2019-20 real estate property tax rates of 68.2 cents per $100 (5.8 cents per $100 will go to the building fund to participate in the FSPK program), 19-20 personal property rate of 68.2 cents per $100, 19-20 motor vehicle tax rate of 54.7 cents per $100. Recommendation to exempt aircraft from taxation as defined in KRS 132.200(18) and exempt watercraft from taxation as defined in KRS 132.200(19). This is the compensating tax rate and is not subject to hearing or recall.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2019-2020 tax rate of 68.2 cents per $100 (5.8 cents per $100 will go to the building fund to participate in the FSPK program), 19-20 personal property rate of 68.2 cents per $100, 19-20 motor vehicle tax rate of 54.7 cents per $100. Recommendation to exempt aircraft from taxation as defined in KRS 132.200(18) and exempt watercraft from taxation as defined in KRS 132.200(19). This is the compensating tax rate and is not subject to hearing or recall,

2. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND/OR RECOGNITION
2.A. Superintendent and Staff
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Deanna Ashby, Superintendent - Recognize Governor's Scholars Program Students

HCCHS
Abigail Dixon
Nova Gilkey

MNHHS
Rachel Carver
MaKayla Koon
Chelsea Mason
Jared Gobin
Nathan Kelley
Cole Lawrence
Devin Richardson
Cameron Walker
Julia Howerton

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL 
October 7-11, 2019, Fall Break
November 4, 2019
November 5, 2019, Staff Development
November 27-29, 2019, Thanksgiving
December 19, 2019 -January 1, 2020, Christmas Break
January 20, 2020 - Martin Luther King, JR. Day

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
October 11, 2019, Fall Break
November 28-29, 2019, Thanksgiving 
December 24, 25, 26, 27, 2019, Christmas 
January 1, 2020, New Year's Day

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
September 24, 2019, Elementary Schools, 3:30-5:45pm
September 25, 2019, High Schools, 3:30-5:45pm
September 26, 2019, Middle Schools, 3:30-5:45pm
September 26, 2019, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 3:30-5:45pm

4. COMMUNICATION
4.A. Public Comment
5. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (CONSENT-ACTION)
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board approve the consent items as listed.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the listed consent items

5.A. Approval of Minutes, Bills, and Salaries
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It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of August 19, 2019, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of September 2019.

Attachments
5.B. Approval of Leaves of Absence
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It is recommended the Board approve the following leaves of absence.

1.  Brandon McKinley, Teacher, BSMS, Military Leave of Absence for August 22-23, 2019 and August 29,
     2019.
2.  Ronald Presley, Bus Driver, non-paid Extended Disability Leave, beginning September 3, 2019, not to 
     exceed the remainder of the school year.
3.  Stacy Qehath, Teacher, PES, return from FML beginning July 31, 2019.

5.C. Approval of Out of District/Overnight Trips
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It is recommended the Board approve the following out of district, overnight, or non-school sponsored events as requested by the principal of the school, subject to date rescheduling as necessary.

1.   HCCHS, Dance Team, National Competition, Orlando, FL, March 4-9, 2020.  Travel by school bus to
      Nashville Airport.
2.   HCCHS, 12th Grade, Senior Trip, Orlando, FL, April 16-20, 2020.  Travel by approved charter bus.
3.   JMMS, 7th Grade, Thunderbolts Educational Day, Evansville, IN, October 29, 2019.  Travel by school
      bus.
4.   MNHHS, Boys Golf, Tournament, Bowling Green, KY, September 6-7, 2019.  Travel by district vehicle.
5.   MNHHS, JROTC, LAND NAV Exercise, Evansville, IN, September 18, 2019.  Travel by school vehicle.
6.   MNHHS, JROTC, LST-325 and USI, Evansville, IN, October 4, 2019.  Travel by school bus.
7.   MNHHS, Chorus, Honor Choir, Moorhead, KY, November 11-12, 2019.  Travel by school bus.
8.   MNHHS, Chorus, Spring Choir Tour, Orlando, FL, March 12-15, 2020.  Travel by school bus to
      Nashville Airport.
9.   PES, 5th Grade, Angel Mounds to explore Native American Heritage, Evansville, IN, September 20,
      2019.  Travel by school bus.
10. SHMS, Beta Club, Thunderbolts Education Day, Evansville, IN, October 29, 2019.  Travel by school 
      bus.
11. SHMS, Dance Team, Competition, Sevierville, TN, December 6-7, 2019.  Travel by school bus. 
12. SHMS, Beta Club, Newburgh, IN, Showplace Newburgh 10, December 18, 2019.  Travel by school bus.

5.D. Approval of Payment of Invoice(s)
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It is recommended the Board approve to pay the following invoice(s).

1.  Ronald Johnson & Associates, $903.49, Demo Plan of old HCCTC located on Grapevine Road, to be paid from
     BG19-247.
2.  Ronald Johnson & Associates, $1,216.22, MNHHS Tennis Courts Designs, to be paid from BG19-243.

5.E. Approval of School Activity Fundraiser(s)
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It is recommended the Board approve the following activity fundraiser(s).

1.   GES, Jr. Beta Club, World's Finest Chocolate Bars, proceeds will be used for school needs.
2.   GES, Food Truck, proceeds will be used for supplies and school needs.
3.   GES, Fall Book Fair, proceeds will be used to purchase books and supplies for the library.
4.   GES, Amazon Smile Program, proceeds will be used for student needs.
5.   GES, Paragon Promotions, proceeds will be used for field trips, assemblies and PBIS rewards.
6.   GES, Grapevine Gear - items to be sold, proceeds will be used for classroom supplies. 
7.   HES, PTA, Fall Festival and Food Truck, proceeds will be used for school activities/events.
8.   HES, PTA, Penguin Patch/Holiday Shop, proceeds will be used to purchase items for these events.
9.   HES, PTA, Ford Drive 4UR School Event, proceeds will be used for Teacher Appreciation Week and field
      Day.
10. HES, PTA, Hunter's Hot Spot/Hunter Express, proceeds will be used for school events.
11. JSES, PBIS, Original Works - items to be sold, proceeds will be used for PBIS rewards.
12. PES, Library, Spring/Fall Book Fair, proceeds will be used for library needs.
13. WHS, PTO, Nebo Fall Festival, proceeds will be used for school needs and activities.

5.F. Approval for Schools to Apply for Grant(s)
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It is recommended the Board approve for schools to apply for the following grant(s).

1.  EES, Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom Grant, $250, to be used for teaching 4th grade life
     science.

5.G. Approval of Impact Mentoring, Inc. Memorandum of Agreement
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It is recommended the Board approve the Impact Mentoring, Inc. Memorandum of Agreement.

Attachments
5.H. Approval of Addendum of Memorandum of Understanding Partnership Network with Murray State University for SY2019-2020
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It is recommended the Board approve the Addendum of Memorandum of Understanding Partnership Network with Murray State University for SY2019-2020

Attachments
5.I. Approval of Revised Memorandum of Agreement for Energy Systems Supervisor
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It is recommended the Board approve the revised Memorandum of Agreement with McLean County and Dawson Springs Independent Schools for shared funding of the Energy Systems Supervisor.

Attachments
6. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A. Personnel
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The following personnel changes have been made by the Superintendent since August 19, 2019.

CERTIFIED EMPLOY
Cynthia Dougherty, Teacher, HCDT, eff. 7-31-19
Eva Hall, Sub. Teacher, eff. 8-7-19
Abigail Lewis, Sub. Teacher, eff. 8-19-19
Crystal Ramsey, Title I Teacher, (100 days), EES, eff. 8-7-19
Patrick Sparks, Teacher, GES, eff. 7-31-19
Sharon Tyson, Sub. Teacher, eff. 8-20-19

CERTIFIED TRANSFER
Brent Gibson, Athletic Director, MNHHS to Assistant Principal, MNHHS, eff. 8-5-19
Eva Hall, Sub. Teacher to to Teacher, HCCHS, eff. 8-9-19
Sharon Tyson, Sub. Teacher to Teacher, HCCHS, eff. 8-27-19

CERTIFIED RESIGN FOR RETIREMENT
Mauretta Holmes, Guidance Counselor, SES, eff. 10-31-19

CLASSIFIED EMPLOY
Graci Arnold, Co-op Worker, CO, eff. 8-12-19
Courtney Campbell, Itinerant FMD CIA II, HCCHS, eff. 8-20-19 
Valisa Ford, Sub. Cook/Baker, eff. 8-21-19
Alan Joyce, Sub. Custodian, eff. 8-21-19
Devin Miller, Sub. Cook/Baker, eff 8-21-19
Kayla Mitchell, Autism CIA II, BSMS, eff. 8-30-19
Morgan Stephens, Attendance School Secretary II, WHS, eff. 8-19-19
Deandra Tucker, Sub. Cook/Baker, eff. 8-23-19

CLASSIFIED TRANSFER
Telena Baldwin, Computer Training Specialist, CO, to Sub CIA, eff. 9-3-19
Gloria Dube, Sub. Bus Driver to Back-up Bus Driver, eff. 8-19-19
Stephanie Hughlett, Sub. Bus Driver to Back-up Bus Driver, eff. 8-19-19
Lacie Mackey-Turner, Sub. Cook/Baker to Cook/Baker, eff. 8-19-19
Daniel Miller, Bus Driver Trainee to Sub. Bus Driver, eff. 8-12-19

CLASSIFIED RESIGN
Kaitlyn Holloman, Co-op Worker, CO, eff. 8-15-19

CLASSIFIED RESIGN FOR RETIREMENT
Charlotte Wicks, Secretary, HCDT, eff. 8-20-19

7. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
Monday, September 16, 2019, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, October 14, 2019, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, November 4, 2019, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, November 18, 2019, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, December 16, 2019, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m.

8. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on September 16, 2019.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on