Hopkins County
October 14, 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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Alexander and Ranger Posey, WBES 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

2. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND/OR RECOGNITION
2.A. Superintendent and Staff
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Deanna Ashby, Superintendent and J.W. Durst, Board Chairman - Present #LionChaser/#GiantSlayer Award  to Alexander Posey and Ranger Posey, WBES students.

SBDM REPORTS
Christy Tomes - HES
Brandon McClain - JSES
Kristy Saint - PES
Eric Stone - WHS

Andy Belcher, Director of Assessment, Present K-PREP Test Results

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL 
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
November 28-29, 2019, Thanksgiving 
December 24, 25, 26, 27, 2019, Christmas 
January 1, 2020, New Year's Day

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 September 16, 2019 and September 24, 2019, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of October 2019.

Attachments
5.B. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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It is recommended the Board approve the Treasurer's report for the month of September 2019.

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

1.  Morgan Damron, Teacher, HES, FML beginning September 19, 2019, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks.
2.  Hannah Dick, Teacher, HCCHS, FML beginning September 6, 2019, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks.
3.  Carol Huddleston, Custodian, HCCHS, return from FML beginning September 16, 2019.
4.  Carol Huddleston, Custodian, HCCHS, non-paid Extended Disability Leave beginning September 27, 2019, 
     not to exceed the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
5.  Brandon McKinley, Teacher, BSMS, Military Leave for September 11, 2019, September 17, 2019, and
     September 27, 2019.
6.  Beth Munger, CIA, WBES, return from non-paid Extended Disability Leave beginning September 30, 2019.
7.  Veronica Sharber Buckner, Teacher, HCCHS, FML beginning September 26, 2019, not to exceed twelve
     (12) weeks.

5.D. 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.   BSMS, Beta Club, Convention, Louisville, KY, January 22-24, 2020.  Travel by school bus.
2.   BSMS, KYA Students, Experiential Learning Program, Louisville, KY, December 15-17, 2019.  Travel by
      school bus.
3.   HCCHS JROTC, Wendell Ford Training Center, Field Training, Greenville, KY, September 26-28, 2019.
      Travel by school bus. 
4.   HCCHS, Band, Competition, Miamisburg, OH, November 8-9, 2019.  Travel by school bus.
5.   JMMS, KYA Students, Louisville, KY, Mock Government, December 8-10. 2019.  Travel by school bus.
6.   MNHHS, Beta Club, Convention, Louisville, KY, January 19-21, 2020.  Travel by school bus.
7.   MNHHS, FFA, Convention, Indianapolis, IN, October 30-November 1, 2019.  Travel by school bus.
8.   MNHHS, FBLA, Tennessee Titans Stadium, Speak with Titans Executives, November 1, 2019.  Travel
      by school bus.
9.   MNHHS, Beta Club, Evansville Ford Center, Evansville, IN, Club Activities, November 19, 2019.  Travel 
      by school bus.
10.   MNHHS, Seniors, Senior Trip, Gatlinburg, TN, April 13-16, 2020.  Travel by approved charter bus.
11. MNHHS, JROTC, USI, Orienteering Competition/Training, Evansville, IN, November 6, 2019.  Travel by
      school vehicle.
12. MNHHS, Chorus, Performance at Universal Studios/Stars Program, Orlando, FL, March 11-14, 2020. 
      Travel by school bus to Nashville Airport.  Travel by plane to Florida.

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

1.  Comfort Systems, $5,212.25, Cooling Tower, EES, to be paid from BG19-178.
2.  Comfort Systems, $14, 974.40, Cooling Tower, JSES/SES, to be paid from BG19-093.
3.  SKY Engineering, $950.00, Mechanical Design for Cooling Tower at EES, to be paid from BG19-178.
4.  SKY Engineering, $2,400.00, Mechanical Design for Cooling Tower at JSES/SES, to be paid from
     BG19-093.

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.  MNHHS, NJROTC, NRA Grant, $8,000, to be used to replace broken equipment. 
2.  PES, Donors Choose, $625, to be used for Qball and chair pockets.
3.  SHMS, Band/Choir, Tri-M Honor Society Grant, $100, to be used for chapter start-up fees.

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

1.   GES, PTA, Elementary Basketball Concessions, proceeds will be used for school needs.
2.   GES, PTA, Back to School Dance, proceeds will be used for school needs.
3.   GES, PTA, T-Shirt Sales, proceeds will be used for school needs.
4.   GES, PTA, Fall Festival Holiday Halls, proceeds will be used for school needs.
5.   GES, PTA, The Elf Factory, proceeds will be used for school needs.
6.   GES, PTA, Daddy/Daughter Dance, proceeds will be used for school needs.
7.   GES, PTA, March Madness, proceeds will be used for school needs.
8.   GES, PTA, End of School Bash, proceeds will be used for school needs.
9.   HES, Library, Fall/Spring Book Fair, proceeds will be used for library needs.
10. JMMS, PTO, Monster Bash Halloween Dance, proceeds will be used for student rewards and teacher
      appreciation activities.
11. JMMS, School Store, proceeds will be used for student supplies and PBIS rewards.
12. JSES, PTA, Parent Date Night, proceeds will be used for Teacher Appreciation Week. 
13. JSES, PTA, Penguin Patch, proceeds will be used for student needs and supplies.
14. JSES, PTA, T-Shirt Sales, proceeds will be used for student needs and supplies. 
15. JSES, PTA, Basket Raffle, proceeds will be used for student needs and supplies.
16. JSES, PTA, Cake Walk, proceeds will be used for student needs and supplies.
17. JSES, PTA, Ticket Sales, proceeds will be used for student needs and supplies.
18. JSES, PTA, Fall Festival Food Sales, proceeds will be used for student needs and supplies.
19. SES, PTA, Fall Festival/King & Queen, proceeds will be used for school activities.
20. SES, PTA, Penny Wars, proceeds will be used for after school programs.
21. SES, PTA, Basketball Concession Stand, proceeds will be used for Academic Team shirts and awards.
22. SES, PTA, Santa Workshop, proceeds will be used for students and families.
23. SES, PTA, Fun Food Friday, proceeds will be used for outdoor/PE Equipment.
24. SES, PTA, PTA Store, proceeds will be used for Honor Roll breakfast.
25. SES, PTA, Reading for Education, proceeds will be used for teacher supply needs.
26. SES, Giggle Grams, proceeds will be used for student achievement.
27. WBES, Family Resource Center, Halloween Dance, proceeds will be used for Family Resource needs.

5.H. Approval of Appointment of 2019-2020 Calendar Committee
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2019-2020 Calendar Committee as presented.

Attachments
5.I. Approval to Purchase Four (4) New Diesel School Buses
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It is recommended the Board approve to purchase the following new diesel school buses under KDE State Contract.

Bus No. 201: 72 Passenger Cummins ISB, Thomas 220 HP, 3000 Trans. TYPE C BUS-Diesel      
Bus No. 202: 72 Passenger Cummins ISB, Thomas 220 HP, 3000 Trans. TYPE C BUS-Diesel         
Bus No. 203: 72 Passenger Cummins ISB, Thomas 220 HP, 3000 Trans. TYPE C BUS-Diesel         
Bus No. 204: 52 Passenger Cummins ISB, Thomas 200 HP, 2500 Trans. TYPE C BUS-Diesel

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5.J. Approval of YMCA Pool Usage Agreement
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It is recommended the Board approve the agreement with Hopkins County YMCA for the use of the pool for swim team at Hopkins County Central High School and Madisonville North Hopkins High School.

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5.K. Approval to Declare Earlington Elementary School Ballfield as Surplus Property
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It is recommended the Board approve to declare Earlington Elementary School ballfield as surplus property.

5.L. Approval of the Delta Dental of Kentucky Contract for SY2019-2020
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It is recommended the Board approve the Delta Dental of Kentucky Contract renewal for SY2019-2020.  

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5.M. Approval of Bus Driver Recruitment Incentive Program
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It is recommended the Board approve the Bus Driver Recruitment Incentive Program.

5.N. Approval of the Amended 2019-2020 Salary Schedule
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It is recommended the Board approve the amended 2019-2020 Salary Schedule as presented.

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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 September 16, 2019.

CERTIFIED EMPLOY
Harris Agisilaou, Sub. Teacher, eff. 10-1-19
Elizabeth Austin, Sub. Teacher, eff. 10-3-19
Elizabeth Austin, Homebound Teacher, eff. 10-3-19
Kelly Bradley, Sub. Teacher, eff. 10-2-19
Staci Clark, Sub. Teacher, eff. 9-18-19
Janice Glover, Title I Interventionist, (120 days), BSMS, eff. 9-23-19
Monte Mefford, Interventionist, (120 days), HCCHS, eff. 8-1-19
Denise Melton, Homebound Teacher, eff. 9-13-19
Michael Powers, Homebound Teacher, eff. 10-3-19

CERTIFIED TRANSFER
Toni Martin, Teacher, SES to Guidance Counselor, eff. 9-23-19

CERTIFIED RESIGN
Robert McCalister, Teacher, JMMS, eff. 10-11-19

CERTIFIED RESIGN FOR RETIREMENT
Tanya Milam, Teacher, BSMS, eff. 10-31-19 

CLASSIFIED EMPLOY
Lauren Clemons, Sub. CIA, eff. 10-14-19
Lauren Oldham, Sub. CIA, eff. 9-23-19
Jerry Washington, Sub. Custodian, eff. 10-1-19

CLASSIFIED TRANSFER

Denisa Baker, Sub. Cook/Baker to Cook/Baker, HCCHS, eff. 9-11-19
Kate Bardell, Bus Driver Trainee to Sub. Bus Driver, eff. 9-25-19
Shane Browning, Driver Trainee to Sub. Bus Driver, eff. 10-1-19
Shane Browning, Sub. Bus Driver to Back-up Bus Driver, eff. 10-14-19
Christina Gast, CIA I, JSES to Attendance Secretary, JMMS, eff. 9-23-19
Sarah Hoyle, Sub. Cook/Baker to Cook/Baker, HCCHS, eff. 9-11-19
Jill Perry, Sub. CIA to Sub. Teacher, eff. 9-16-19

CLASSIFIED RESIGN
Julia Sellers, School Finance Secretary, HCCHS, eff. 10-17-19

CLASSIFIED RESIGN FOR RETIREMENT
Peggy Cobb, Food Service Manager, HCCHS, eff. 11-30-19
Debra Tompkins, Bus Driver, eff. 9-30-19

COACH EMPLOY
Jarrett Collins, Football Volunteer Coach #3, MNHHS, eff. 9-23-19
Jami Patterson, Assistant Volleyball Coach #3, HCCHS, eff. 9-24-19
Steven Sorrells, Head 6th Grade Boys Basketball Coach, JMMS, eff. 9-23-19
Tony Tedder, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, JMMS, eff. 9-23-19

COACH RESIGN
Lauren Epperson, Assistant Cheer Coach #1, HCCHS, eff. 9-23-19

7. CLOSED SESSION PER KRS 61-810
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board move into CLOSED SESSION, according to KRS 61.810, which meets the requirements for holding CLOSED SESSION and the exceptions to Open Meetings, according to KRS 61.810, subsection (1)f, which might lead to the appointment of or members being interviewed for an Architectural Firm for Hanson Elementary School, discussions or hearings which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee, member, or student without restricting that employee's, member's, or student's right to a public hearing if requested. This exception shall not be interpreted to permit discussion of general personnel matters in secret.

Recommended Motion

Approval to enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810,to interview for an Architectural Firm for Hanson Elementary School, subsection (1)f, discussions or hearings which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee, member, or student without restricting that employee's, member's, or student's right to a public hearing if requested. This exception shall not be interpreted to permit discussion of general personnel matters in secret.

8. OPEN SESSION
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It was moved by _____, second by _____, that the Board return to OPEN SESSION.

Recommended Motion

Motion to return to OPEN SESSION,

9. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
Tuesday, October 15, 2019, Special Called HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 6:00 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.

10. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the special called meeting on October 15, 2019.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the special called meeting on October 15, 2019,