Hopkins County
April 20, 2020 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting - Virtual 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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Keith Cartwright, Board Attorney, 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 - COVID-19 Report

Employee of the Year Nominations for 2019-2020.

* Teacher of the Year
* Administrator of the Year
* Classified Support Services
* Facilities Management
* Food Service 
* Transportation 
* Secretary of the Year
* Central Office Employee of the Year

Eydie Tate, Director of Finance, and Bobby Carter, Director of Engagement, Equity and School Support - Strategic Plan - Studer Scorecard Results 

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL 
March 16, 2020 - Present, Governor Recommendation due to COVID-19

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
May 25, 2020 , Memorial 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 March 16, 2020, board meeting and Special Called Board Meeting on March 24, 2020, and the bills and salaries for the month of April 2020.

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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 March 2020.

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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.  Phillip Davenport, Teacher, non-paid Extended Disability Leave beginning March 30, 2020, not to exceed
     the remainder of the school year. (Correction from HR on name from March 16, 2020, board agenda)
2.  Amanda Gamblin, Teacher, WHS, return from non-paid Extended Disability Leave beginning April 13,
     2020.
3.  Kelly Grimes, SPED Building Coach, HCCHS, return from FML beginning March 17, 2020.
4.  Cheryl Hamby, Cook/Baker, WBES, return from non-paid Extended Disability Leave beginning March 16,
     2020.
5.  Brandon McKinley, Teacher, SHMS, Military Leave for March 6, 2020.
6.  Brandon McKinley, Teacher, SHMS, Military Leave rescinded for April 14, 2020-May 6, 2020.

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.  Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $77,732.82, Design Development for new Hanson Elementary
     School, to be paid from BG20-129.
2.  Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $116,599.23, New Hanson School Design, to be paid from BG20-
     129.
3.  Ronald Johnson & Associates, $150.00, MNHHS Tennis Court Work, to be paid from BG19-243.
4.  Ronald Johnson & Associates, $1,752.74, Engineer service on roof repair at HCCHS, to be paid from
     BG20-208.

5.E. Approval of the BG1 for Hopkins County Central High School Gym Roof Project BG20-208
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It is recommended the Board approve the BG1 for Hopkins County Central Gym Roof project BG20-208.

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5.F. Approval of the Family Resource Youth Service Center Contract for the 2020-2021 School year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Family Resource Youth Service Center contract for the 2020-2021 school year.

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5.G. Approval of the Big Smiles Memorandum of Understanding for the 2020-2021 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Big Smiles Memorandum of Understanding for the 2020-2021 school year.

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5.H. Approval for School Activity 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.  District-wide, No Kid Hungry Emergency Grant, up to $45,450, to be used for food distribution for
     students in need during the time school is dismissed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2.  MNHHS, Corteva CASE Implementation Grant, $1,000, to be used for Professional Development
     registration for the 2020 CASE Institute.
3.  PES, Keep Kids Learning Program Grant, up to $1,000 Amazon credit, to be used to meet student needs
     while at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.  It would include school supplies, calculators, games,
     puzzles, art supplies, and science supplies.

5.I. Approval of Emergency, Adjunct Instructors and Substitute Teachers for the 2020-2021 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve to declare an emergency exists for the availability of certified and qualified applicants for substitute teachers, special education teachers, adjunct instructors and teachers for the 2020-21 school year.  This action will enable the Board to apply to the State Department of Education for re-certification of emergency substitute teachers employed for the 2020-21 school year, for future adjunct instructors and emergency teachers if necessary to maintain a satisfactory number of qualified teachers and substitutes for the district.

5.J. Approval of Renewal of Partnership Agreement with Studer Education
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It is recommended the Board approve the renewal of the partnership agreement with Studer Education for the term of July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023.

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5.K. Approval to Declare Munns School as Surplus Property
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It is recommended the Board approve to declare Munns School, located at 1680 Princeton Road Madisonville, KY, as surplus property.

5.L. Approval of AIA Owner and Architect Agreement with Ronald Johnson and Associates, PSC
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It is recommended the Board approve the AIA Owner and Architect Agreement with Ronald Johnson and Associates, PSC, for Hopkins County Central Roof Repair, BG20-208.

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5.M. Approval of AIA Owner and Contractor Agreement with Preferred Construction
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It is recommended the Board approve the AIA Owner and Contractor Agreement with Preferred Construction for Hopkins County Central roof repair, BG20-208.

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5.N. Approval of AIA Owner and Consultant Agreement with Ronald Johnson and Associates, PSC for the Survey of the New Hanson School
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It is recommended the Board approve the AIA Owner and Consultant Agreement with Ronald Johnson and Associates, PSC, for the survey of the New Hanson School BG20-129

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5.O. Approval of the Amended 2019-2020 Certified Evaluation Plan
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It is recommended the Board approve the amended 2019-2020 Certified Evaluation Plan (CEP) due to the COVID-19 Virus

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5.P. Approval of Agreement with Evansville Association for the Blind for the 2020-2021 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the agreement with Evansville Association for the Blind for the 2020-2021 School Year.

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5.Q. Approval of the Amended 2019-2020 School Calendar
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It is recommended the Board approve the amended school calendar for the 2019-2020 school year.

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5.R. Approval of "The Leader in Me" Agreement for Browning Springs Middle School
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It is recommended the Board approve "The Leader in Me" Agreement for Browning Springs Middle School for the 2020-2021 School Year.

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5.S. Approval to Accept Bid for Purchase of MNHHS Semi-Tractor
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It is recommended the Board approve to accept the bid of $501.00 for purchase of the MNHHS Semi-Tractor.

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5.T. Approval to Advertise to Accept Bids
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It is recommended the Board approve to advertise to accept bids for the following for the 2020-2021 school year.

Agendas
Athletic Equipment and Supplies
Fire Alarms
Furnace Fuel/Diesel Heating Fuel
Gym Floor Finishing
LP Gas
Mop Services
Office Supplies and Equipment
Paint
Pest Control
School and Activity Pictures
Soft Drink Vending
Unleaded Gas and Diesel Fuel
WHS Wastewater
Yearbooks

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 March 14, 2020.

CERTIFIED EMPLOY
Mauretta Holmes, Sub. Teacher, eff. 3-12-20

CLASSIFIED EMPLOY
Whitney Caskey, Itinerant Education Interpreter, BSMS, eff. 3-16-20
Robin Clark, Sub. Cook/Baker, eff. 3-16-20

CLASSIFIED RESIGN
Heather Coble, Technology Administrative Secretary, CO, eff. 3-9-20
Adriana Estrada, Computer Lab Tech, SES, eff. 6-30-20
Cathy Lacy, Sub. Bus Driver, eff. 4-2-20

CLASSIFIED TERMINATED
Hope Bouback, Custodian, JSES, eff. 3-6-20

COACH EMPLOY
Brandon Higginson, Assistant Boys Track Coach, MNHHS, eff. 3-6-20
Stanley Strader, Assistant Volunteer Baseball Coach, MNHHS, eff. 3-11-20

COACH RESIGN
Devan Dugger, Head Cheer Coach, JMMS, eff. 3-10-20
Courtney Goodman, Head Dance Coach, JMMS, eff. 3-12-20
Alan Hall, Assistant Powerlifting Coach #2, MNHHS, eff. 2-26-20
Abigail Sanderson, Head Volleyball Coach, MNHHS, eff. 3-10-20

6.B. Facilities
6.B.1. Approval of Board of Education to Request a Waiver for Geotechnical Report on Bus Driver Training Center and Browning Springs Fieldhouse BG19-300
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It is recommended the Board request a waiver from the Kentucky Department of Education requirements for a geotechnical investigation on the Bus Driver Training Center and Browning Springs Fieldhouse BG19-300.  The Board requests the Superintendent or her designee to request a waiver for good cause in accordance with 702 KAR 4:170, part 6 based upon the recommendations of the engineering firm and architectural firm associated with this project.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Board to request a waiver from the Kentucky Department of Education requirements for a geotechnical investigation on the Bus Driver Training Center and Browning Springs Fieldhouse BG19-300. The Board requests the Superintendent or her designee to request a waiver for good cause in accordance with 702 KAR 4:170, part 6 based upon the recommendations of the engineering firm and architectural firm associated with this project,

6.C. Any Other Old/or New Business
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6.C.1. Review of the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Principles Checklist (CPTED) for Bus Driver Training Center and BSMS Fieldhouse
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It is recommended the Board review the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Principles Checklist (CPTED) for Bus Driver Training Center and BSMS Fieldhouse Project BG19-300.

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7. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates

Wednesday, April 22, 2020, HCBOE Special Called Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:00 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 Special Called meeting on April 22, 2020.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on