Hopkins County
March 03, 2020 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
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Susanne Wolford, 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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John Osborne, Vice Chairman, 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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Dr. Deanna D. Ashby, Superintendent, and Susanne Wolford, Board Chairman - Present 20/20 Vision Award to Dana Nance, Central Office Transportation Department, and Karen Daugherty, Preschool Teacher Assistant, Earlington Elementary/West Hopkins School

Dr. Deanna D. Ashby, Superintendent
- The Messenger Readers' Choice Award for Best Place to Work

Amy Smith, Assistant Superintendent - Strategic Plan - Studer Scorecard Results for Transportation

Jennifer Luttrell, Director of Elementary Instruction and Early Childhood - Strategic Plan - Studer Scorecard Results for Elementary Instruction

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL 
April 6-10, 2020, Spring Break

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
April 10, 2020, Spring Break

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 February 18, 2020, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of March 2020.

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

1. Kacey Evans, Guidance Counselor – BSMS, returned from Family Medical Leave beginning February 20,
    2020.
2. Kelly Grimes, SPED Building Coach – HCCHS, Family Medical Leave beginning February 10, 2020, not to
    exceed 41.5 days
3. Andrew Tucker, Custodian – HES, Family Medical Leave beginning February 6, 2020, not to exceed twelve
    (12) weeks.

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. HES, 4th grade, Education Day with the Evansville Otters, Evansville, IN, May 13, 2020. Travel by school
    bus.
2. MNHHS, Softball, Softball Tournament, Vincennes, IN, April 11, 2020. Travel by school bus.
3. SES, 5th grade, Museum Tour at Angel Mounds, Evansville, IN, April 17, 2020. Travel by school bus.
4. SES, 4th grade, Education Day with the Evansville Otters, Evansville, IN, May 13, 2020. 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.  Scotty's Contracting, $19,081.43, MNHHS Tennis Court work, to be paid from BG19-243.

5.E. 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.  PES, TC Energy Grant, $12,000, to be used to purchase Chrome Books and Cart.

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

1.  District-wide Happy Feet Fundraiser, staff will pay $1.00 to wear tennis shoes to work on March 31, 2020. 
     All donations will benefit local students through the Happy Feet Foundation. #KICKS4KIDSHOPCO
2.  SES, PTA, Classroom Coin Challenge, proceeds will be used to purchase a projector for the gym.
3.  SES, PTA, "Dollar Days Week," for pajama day, hat day, and popcorn day, proceeds to be used for fourth
     grade field trips.
4.  SES, PTA, "Pay to Play," bring electronic device and use it, proceeds to be used for fourth grade field trips.
5.  SES, PTA, fourth grade afternoon snack sales, proceeds to be used for fourth grade field trips.
6.  SES, PTA, T-Shirt Day, proceeds will be used for field day.
7.  SES, PTA, Campfire Roasters, proceeds will be used for PE needs and projector for gym.
8.  SES, PTA, Dodge Ball Tournament, proceeds will be used for PE needs and projector for the gym.

5.G. Approval to Declare Six (6) School Buses as Surplus
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It is recommended the Board approve to declare six (6) school buses (256, 257, 266, 402, 409, and 603) as surplus property to Board to sell used school buses.

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5.H. Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Superintendent to Act for the Board with the Sale of Used School Buses
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It is recommended the Board approve the following Resolution authorizing the Superintendent to act on behalf of the Board to sell used school buses.

A resolution of the Board of Education authorizing the Superintendent to act for and on behalf of the Board in connection with the sale of used school buses which have been and are hereby being declared surplus by the Board and the participation of the Board in the pooled used bus sale conducted by the Kentucky Interlocal School Transportation Association (KISTA) on behalf of participating school districts.

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5.I. Approval to Declare Playground Equipment at the old Grapevine Learning and Growth Center Property as Surplus
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It is recommended the Board approve to declare the playground equipment at the old Grapevine Learning and Growth Center Property as Surplus.

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5.J. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with EF Exchange
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding with EF Exchange for foreign exchange students in our district.

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5.K. Approval of the BG2 and BG3 for Grapevine Elementary Cooling Tower Project
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It is recommended the Board approve the BG2 and BG3 for Grapevine Elementary Cooling Tower Project, BG20-128.

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5.L. Approval to Advertise for Bids on Madisonville North Hopkins Band Semi-Tractor
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It is recommended the Board approve to advertise for bids on Madisonville North Hopkins band semi-tractor that has been declared as surplus. Trailer is not included. Proceeds will be restricted to Madisonville North Hopkins Band.

1995  Volvo semi-tractor without trailer, VIN 4V1WDBPF5SN692705, mileage 815,436

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 February 18, 2020.

CERTIFIED EMPLOY
Deborah Brown, Sub. Teacher, eff. 2-24-20
Christina Merrell, Sub. Teacher, eff. 2-18-20
Carol Moore, Sub. Teacher, eff. 2-17-20
Melissa Wilson, Homebound Teacher, eff. 2-17-20
Lauren Wood, Homebound Teacher, eff. 2-19-20

CLASSIFIED EMPLOY
Heather Coble, Technology Administrative Secretary I, CO, eff. 2-24-20
Tracy Lasch, Custodian, MNHHS, eff. 2-13-20
Towanna Lyles, Sub. Bus Monitor, eff. 2-12-20
Elaysha Moore, Sub. Cook/Baker, eff. 2-7-20
Kathy Phillips, Sub. Cook/Baker, eff. 2-20-20
LynnAnn Rodgers, Sub. CIA, eff. 2-10-20

CLASSIFIED TRANSFER
Genia Madison, Back-up Bus Monitor to Sub. Bus Monitor, eff. 2-17-20
Jerry Washington, Custodian, MNHHS to Sub. Custodian, eff. 2-10-20

CLASSIFIED RESIGN
Karen Duncan, Cook/Baker, JSES, eff. 1-31-20
Joshua Oliver, Bus Driver, eff. 2-20-20

CLASSIFIED RESIGN FOR RETIREMENT

Cathy Broaddus, Custodian, GES, eff. 6-30-20
Rosetta Jenkins, School BUs Driver, eff. 2-29-20
Lisa Jones, Cook/Baker, JMMS, eff. 6-30-20
Janet Nichols, FRYSC Coordinator, EES, eff. 6-30-20
Winona Ruth, Food Service  Manager, JMMS, eff. 6-30-20
Phyllis Whitfield, Attendance Secretary, SHMS, eff. 6-30-20

CLASSIFIED TERMINATED
Haley Dickerson, Sub. Bus Monitor, eff. 7-1-20
Lana Dickerson, Sub. Bus Driver, eff. 7-1-20
Cathy Lacy, Sub. Bus Driver, eff. 7-1-20
Daniel Miller, Sub. Bus Driver, eff. 7-1-20
Judy Miller, Sub. Bus Monitor, eff. 7-1-20
Anna Todd, Sub. Bus Monitor, eff. 7-1-20
Kierra Vanderveer, Sub. Bus Monitor, eff. 7-1-20

COACH EMPLOY
Bart Allen, Assistant Baseball Hitting Coach #3, HCCHS, eff. 2-25-20
David Hack, Volunteer Boys Tennis Assistant Coach, MNHHS, eff. 2-25-20
David Poole, Volunteer Archery Assistant Coach, JMMS, eff. 2-12-20

COACH TRANSFER

William Box, Volunteer Archery Assistant Coach, MNHHS to Assistant Archery Coach, MNHHS, eff. 2-20-20

7. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
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.

8. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on March 16, 2020. 

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on March 16, 2020,