Hopkins County
January 13, 2020 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
1. 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC FORUM ON NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
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Public forum for Nutrition and Physical Activity Report at 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

2. CALL TO ORDER
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Dr. J.W. Durst, Chairman, will call the meeting to order.

2.A. Pledge; Moment of Silence; Mission Statement--Unite as one team to learn and inspire.
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Browning Springs Middle School students will lead the pledge to the flag.

2.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.

2.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.D. Election of Board Chairman
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It is recommended J. Keith Cartwright conduct the election of the Board Chairman.

It was moved by ______, second by ______, that ___________ be nominated and elected as Board Chairman for 2020.

Recommended Motion

Approval of ? to be nominated and elected as Board Chairman for 2020.

2.E. Election of Vice Board Chairman
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It is recommended J. Keith Cartwright conduct the election of the Vice Board Chairman.

It was moved by ______, second by ______, that ___________ be nominated and elected as Vice Board Chairman for 2020.

Recommended Motion

Approval of ? to be nominated and elected as Vice Board Chairman for 2020.

3. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND/OR RECOGNITION
3.A. Superintendent and Staff
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Dr. Deanna Ashby, Superintendent, and Board Chairman - Present #LionChaser/#GiantSlayer Awards to the following:

Mya Latimer and Melody Kincaid, Browning Springs Middle School students

Patricia Matheny, Kaitlyn Young, Barbara Stoltz, Kristen Maxberry, Amanda Sarles, Nicole Pace, Tonja Simms, and Billy Ward from Grapevine Elementary

Dr. Deanna Ashby, Superintendent - January is School Board Recognition Month and Hopkins County is pleased to recognize our five school board members for the service to our community, Dr. J.W. Durst, Mrs. Susanne Wolford, Mr. John Osborne, Mr. Steve Faulk, and Mr. Bobby Fox. We salute their dedication to their offices and the countless contributions that they have made in support of our students and public education. 

Presentation of check donation from Ensign-Bickford Foundation, Inc.  to Julie Franklin, JMMS.

SBDM REPORTS
HCDT - Lonnie Strader
HCCTC/HCSA - Pam Todd

4. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
4.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL 
January 20, 2020, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 17, 2020, Presidents Day
April 6-10, 2020, Spring Break

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
January 20, 2020, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
April 10, 2020, Spring Break

5. COMMUNICATION
5.A. Public Comment
6. 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

6.A. Approval of Minutes, Bills, and Salaries
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It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of December 16, 2019, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of January 2020.

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

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6.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, return from Family Medical Leave beginning January 2, 2020.
2.  Michael Murrah, Teacher, HCCHS, Intermittent Family Medical Leave beginning December 16, 2019, not 
     to exceed sixty (60) days.
3.  Michelle Lisa Stanley, Custodian, EES, Family Medical Leave beginning December 19, 2019, not to exceed 
     twelve (12) weeks.
4.  Phillip Davenport, Teacher, WHS, Family Medical Leave beginning January 2, 2020, not to exceed twelve
     (12) weeks.

6.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, Boys Basketball, State Tournament, Lexington, KY, January 24-26, 2020.  Travel by
      school/district vehicles.
2.   HCCHS, Band, Quad State Honor Band, Murray, KY, February 20-22, 2020.  Travel by school bus.
3.   HCCHS, FCCLA and Culinary Arts Class, Evansville, IN, Tour Culinary Arts program at Ivy Tech,
      January 24, 2020. Travel by school bus.
4.   MNHHS, Band, Quad State Honor Band, Murray, KY, February 20-22, 2020.  Travel by school bus.
5.   MNHHS, JROTC, PT & Drill Competitions, Washington, IN, February 1, 2020. Travel by school bus.
6.  
MNHHS, Choir, KMEA All State Choir, Louisville, KY, February 5-8, 2020. Travel by school vehicle.
7.  
MNHHS, JROTC, PT Competition, Evansville, IN, March 7, 2020. Travel by school bus.
8.  
MNHHS, Baseball, Ft. Walton Beach Bash, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, April 5-10, 2020. Travel by school bus.
9.  
MNHHS, KUNA, Conference, Louisville, KY, March 5-7, 2020. Travel by school bus.
10  MNHHS, FCCLA, State Competition, Louisville, KY, March 24-27, 2020.  Travel by school vehicle.
11. MNHHS, Band, KMEA All State Performance, Louisville, KY, February 5-8, 2020.  Travel by school
      vehicle.
12. MNHHS, Band, WKU Honor Band, Bowling Green, KY, January 23-25, 2020.  Travel by school vehicle.
13. SHMS, Band, All State Band, Elizabethtown, KY, January 23-25, 2020. Travel by school vehicle.

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

1.  City of Madisonville, $280.00, HVAC Permit for Cooling Tower at GES, to be paid from BG20-128.
2.  James Denton, Architect, $18,759.58, Architectural fee for Bus Training Center/BSMS fieldhouse, to be
     paid from BG19-300.
3.  Ronald Johnson & Associates, $1,089.00, Demo Plan for old HCCTC located on Grapevine Road, to be paid 
     from BG19-247.  
4.  Cas.Air.Co, Inc., $14,966.00, Control Panel for Cooling Tower, GES, to be paid from BG20-128.
5.  Scotty's Contracting, $25,537.20, MNHHS Tennis Court, to be paid from BG19-243.
6.  EVAPCO, Inc., $56,248.00, Cooling Tower at GES, to be paid from BG20-128.

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

1.  EES, PTA, Marco's Pizza Fundraiser, proceeds will be used to buy school supplies, and bikes for perfect
     attendance.
2.  JMMS, PTO, Valentine Dance, proceeds will be used for student incentives and teacher needs.
3.  JSES, Daddy/Daughter Dance ticket sales, proceeds will be used to purchase an awning for car riders.  

6.G. 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.  HES, Wal-Mart Community Grant, $250-$5,000, to be used for family nights, events, student 
     achievements, and extracurricular activities.

6.H. Approval to Accept the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) Offer of Assistance
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It is recommended the Board approve the SFCC Offer of Assistance of $56,317.00, to be used towards proposed construction or major renovation of facilities outlined in current facility plan.

Attachments
6.I. Approval of the 2020-2021 Draft Budget
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2020-2021 Draft Budget as presented.

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6.J. Approval to Request a Waiver of Charter Hours
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It is recommended the Board approve to request a waiver allowed by the KRS 156.160(2) of 701 KAR 8:020, section 3 subsection 4 requiring twelve (12) hours of annual training for the board of education members on the topic of Charter Schools.

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6.K. Approval of Ricoh Copier Lease Agreements for Central Office, Hopkins County Central and Madisonville North Hopkins
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It is recommended the Board approve the Ricoh copier Lease Agreements for Central Office, Hopkins County Central and Madisonville North Hopkins.

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6.L. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Christ the King School for 2019-2020 School Year
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It is recommend the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Christ the King School for Title I supplemental services up to $10,000.00 for the 2019-2020 school year.

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6.M. Approval of Contract with Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated
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It is recommended the Board approve the contract with Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated to provide municipal advisory services with respect of the proposed issuance of revenue bonds to finance construction of Hanson Elementary School.

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6.N. Approval of Donation from Ensign-Bickford Foundation, Inc.
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It is recommended the Board approve the $10,000.00 donation from Ensign-Bickford Foundation, Inc. to Julie Franklin, Teacher at James Madison Middle School.  This donation of $10,000.00 will be given for the next three (3) school years and will be used for technology and STEM.

6.O. Approval of the Amended Sign Bid with A&B Sign Company for Hopkins County Central
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It is recommended the Board approve the amended price of $20,575.00 for the sign at Hopkins County Central with A&B Sign Company.

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7. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
7.A. Personnel
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The following personnel changes have been made by the Superintendent since December 16, 2019.

CERTIFIED EMPLOY
Laurie Babbs, Sub. Teacher, eff. 1-2-20
Leslie Carman, Sub. Teacher, eff. 12-13-19
Jaycee Cribbs, Sub. Teacher, eff. 12-11-19
Emily Decobert, Sub. Teacher, eff. 12-12-19
Chelsey Gordon, Sub. Teacher, eff. 12-13-19
Paiton Houchins, Sub. Teacher, eff. 1-2-20
Tara Kolodey, Sub. Teacher, eff. 1-2-20
Abbi Rogers, Homebound Teacher, eff. 1-3-20
Virginia Sisemore, Sub. Teacher, eff. 1-7-20

CERTIFIED TRANSFER

Abigail Lewis, Sub. Teacher to Sub. CIA, eff. 12-5-19

CERTIFIED RESIGN
Jackie Cameron, Sub. Teacher, eff. 12-31-19

CLASSIFIED EMPLOY
Tabitha Beringer, Sub. Cook/Baker, eff. 12-16-19
Vicki Grimm, Middle School Attendance Secretary II, BSMS, eff. 1-2-20
Scott Lingle, Sub. Custodian, eff. 1-2-20
Tarry Wells, Sub. Cook/Baker, eff. 1-7-20

CLASSIFIED TRANSFER

Andria Crabtree, Sub. Bus Monitor to Back-up Bus Monitor, eff. 1-2-20
Misty Embrey, Sub. Cook/Baker to Cook/Baker, WBES, eff. 12-16-19
Melinda Harper, Custodian, HCCHS to Custodial Supervisor, HCCHS, eff. 2-3-20
Laura Hicks, Itinerant Autism CIA II, PES to EBD CIA II, HCCHS, eff. 1-2-20
Abigail Lewis, Sub. CIA to Itinerant Autism CIA II, PES, eff. 12-10-19
Keitha Noffsinger, Itinerant KERA Preschool CIA II to Itinerant Preschool CIA I, eff. 1-6-20

CLASSIFIED RESIGN
Catherine Arnold, ICE CIA, JMMS, eff. 12-16-19
Chasity Dunlap, Sub. CIA, eff. 12-31-19
Dee McQueen, Technology Administrative Secretary II, eff. 12-31-19
Shannon Wallace, Sub. Bus Monitor, eff. 1-17-20

CLASSIFIED RESIGN FOR RETIREMENT

Winona Ruth, Food Service Manager, JMMS, eff. 5-31-20
Patricia Snodgrass, Youth Service Center Coordinator, BSMS, eff. 11-30-19

COACH EMPLOY
Christi Allen, Head Co-ed Archery Coach, WHS, eff. 12-13-19
Scott Gee, Head Girls 6th Grade Basketball Coach, BSMS, eff. 12-16-19

COACH RESIGN

Kennith Argo, Assistant Football Coach #1, HCCHS, eff. 12-18-19
Mark Demoss, Girls Volunteer Tennis Coach, MNHHS, eff. 12-16-19
Kathryn Dishion, Boys Soccer Booster Assistant Coach #2, MNHHS, eff. 1-2-20
Benjamin Prevette, Assistant Football Coach #7, HCCHS, eff. 1-7-20
Brock Shoulders, Assistant Football Coach #4, MNHHS, eff. 12-9-19
Steven Sorrells, Assistant Baseball Hitting Coach #3, HCCHS, eff. 1-2-20
Stephen Wood, Head Football Coach, HCCHS, eff. 1-6-20

7.B. Any Other Old/or New Business
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7.B.1. Second Reading and Approval of the 2020-2021 School Calendar
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It is recommended the Board conduct a second reading and approve the 2020-2021 School Calendar as presented.

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Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2020-2021 School Calendar,

8. CLOSED SESSION PER KRS 61-810
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It was moved by ________, second by ________, that the board enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.815, which meets the requirements for holding Closed Session and the exceptions to Open Meetings, according to KRS 61.810, subsection b. to discuss the acquisition or future sale of property.

Recommended Motion

Approval to enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810, which meets the requirements for holding Closed Session and the exceptions to Open Meetings, according to KRS 61.810, subsection b. to discuss the acquisition or future sale of property,

9. 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,

10. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
Tuesday, February 18, 2020, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, March 2, 2020, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, March 16, 2020, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, April 20, 2020, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, May 4, 2020, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, May 18, 2020, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, June 1, 2020, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, June 15, 2020, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 pm

11. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on February 18, 2020.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on February 18, 2020.