Hopkins County
December 14, 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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MNHHS FFA 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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Dr. Deanna Ashby, Superintendent - Present #LionChaser/#GiantSlayer Award to Mr. Brian Welch, MNHHS Agriculture Teacher

SBDM Reports
GES - Kelcey Postlewait
JSES - Brandon McClain
WBES - Wendy Eaves
WHS - Eric Stone

Jennifer Luttrell, Director of Elementary Instruction & Early Childhood - Present CDIP Report

Dr. Deanna Ashby, Superintendent - COVID-19 Update

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL
December 21, 2020 - January 1, 2021, Christmas Break
January 18, 2021, Martin Luther King , Jr. Day

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
December 22-25, 2020, Christmas Break
December 31, 2020 - January 1, 2021, New Year's Day
January 18, 2021, Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 November 16, 2020 board meeting and Special Called board meeting minutes of November 21, 2020, and the bills and salaries for the month of January 2021.

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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 November 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.

Employee #687, CIA, JMMS, four (4) days paid FFCRA leave November 9-13, 2020.
Employee #6875, Bus Driver, seven (7) days paid FFCRA leave November 10-18. 2020.
Employee #5158, Cook/Baker, JSES, seven (7) days paid FFCRA leave November 16-24, 2020.
Employee #4987, Cook/Baker, JSES, six and one half days (6.5) paid FFCRA leave November 16-24, 2020.
Employee #7824, Cook/Baker, JSES, six and one half days (6.5) paid FFCRA leave November 16-24, 2020. 
Employee #4863, Food Service Manager, JSES, six and one half days (6.5) paid FFCRA leave November 16-24, 2020.
Employee #4516, Cook/Baker, JSES, six and one half days (6.5) paid FFCRA leave November 16-24, 2020.
Employee #5394, Maintenance, CO, nine (9) days paid FFCRA leave November 16-30, 2020. 
Employee #4349, CIA, JSES, five (5) days paid FFCRA leave November 18-24, 2020. 
Employee #5922, Cook/Baker, EES, five and one half days (5.5) paid FFCRA leave November 19-December 1, 2020. 
Employee #3635, Grounds Worker, MNHHS, nine (9) days paid FFCRA leave November 19-December 3, 2020.
Employee #7318, CIA, SES, two (2) days paid FFCRA leave November 20-23, 2020. 
Employee #4855, CIA, HCCHS, one half day (½) paid FFCRA leave on November 21, 2020. 
Employee #6221, CIA, HCCHS, five (5) days paid FFCRA leave November 22-December 2, 2020. 
Employee #7410, Bus Monitor, Transportation, three (3) days paid FFCRA leave November 24 - December 1, 2020. 
Employee #7640, Bus Monitor, Transportation, five (5) days paid FFCRA leave November 23-December 2, 2020. 
Employee #7095, Bus Driver, Transportation, ten (10) days paid FFCRA leave November 28-December 11, 2020. 
Employee #7842, Bus Monitor, Transportation, five (5) days paid FFCRA leave November 25-December 4, 2020. 
Employee #6014, CIA, MNHHS, five (5) days paid FFCRA leave November 28-December 6, 2020. 
Employee #7558, Custodian, HCCHS, six (6) days paid FFCRA leave November 29-December 7, 2020.
Employee #4676, CIA, MNHHS, seven (7) days paid FFCRA leave November 29-December 8, 2020.
Employee #7006, CIA, Preschool, three (3) days paid FFCRA leave November 30-December 2, 2020. 
Employee #5761, Custodial Supervisor, HCCHS, ten (10) days paid FFCRA leave November 30-December 13, 2020. 
Employee #6677, Custodian, HCCHS, five (5) days paid FFCRA leave November 30-December 4, 2020.
Employee #7672, Custodian, HCCHS, ten, (10) days paid FFCRA leave November 30, 2020-December 13, 2020.
Employee #7287, Cook/Baker, HES, six (6) days paid FFCRA leave November 30-December 7, 2020.  
Employee #7969, Custodian, SHMS, ten (10) days paid FFCRA leave November 30-December 13, 2020.
Employee #453 – Custodial Supervisor, BSMS, nine (9) days paid FFCRA leave December 3-15, 2020.
Employee #7797, Mechanic, Transportation, nine (9) days paid FFCRA leave December 4-December 16, 2020.
Employee #6847, CIA, WBES, FFCRA Expanded Family Medical Leave November 23-December 31, 2020.
Employee #3899, Cook/Baker, GES, non-paid Extended Disability Leave beginning November 24, 2020, not to exceed the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year.

5.D. Approval of KETS Payment of Invoice(s)
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It is recommended the Board pay the following invoices from Kentucky Technology Trust Fund (KETS).

1.  Extreme Networks, Inc, $25,669.08, Wireless Access Points and License.

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.  Ronald Johnson & Associates, $676.00, Engineer Services for new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid 
     from BG20-129.

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

1.  GES, Library, Spring Book Fair, proceeds will be used to purchase new book, posters, and supplies for
     library. 

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

1.  HES, Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries, Amount to be determined, Grant can be used to
     purchase books, periodicals, eBooks, reference materials, and magazine/newspaper subscriptions.

5.H. Approval of the 2021 Board Meeting Dates
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2021 Board meeting dates as presented.

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5.I. Approval of the 2020-2021 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP) and Diagnostics
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2020-2021 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP) and Diagnostics.

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5.J. Approval of the 2020-2021 Full Utilization Agreement with Audubon Area Head Start
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2020-2021 Full Utilization Agreement with Audubon Area Head Start.

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5.K. Approval of AIA Owner and Architect Agreement with SKY Engineering for the Replacement Cooling Tower Project at James Madison Middle School
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It is recommended the Board approve the AIA Owner and Architect Agreement with SKY Engineering for the replacement cooling tower project at James Madison Middle School BG21-136.

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5.L. Approval of BG-2 for the Replacement Cooling Tower Project at James Madison Middle School
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It is recommended the Board approve the BG-2 for the replacement cooling tower project at James Madison Middle School BG21-136.

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5.M. Approval of BG-3 for the Replacement Cooling Tower Project at James Madison Middle School
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It is recommended the Board approve the BG-3 for the replacement cooling tower project at James Madison Middle School BG21-136.

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5.N. Approval of Construction Documents for the Replacement Cooling Tower Project at James Madison Middle School
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It is recommended the Board approve the construction documents for the replacement cooling tower project at James Madison Middle School BG21-136.

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5.O. Approval to Advertise for Bids for the Replacement Cooling Tower Project at James Madison Middle School
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It is recommended the Board approve to advertise for bids for the replacement cooling tower project at James Madison Middle School BG21-136.

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5.P. Approval to Accept Competitive Negotiation Bid and Approved Alternates for the New Hanson Elementary School
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It is recommended the Board approve to accept the competitive negotiation bid and approved alternates for the new Hanson Elementary School project BG20-129.

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5.Q. Approval of the Draft AIA Owner Contractor Agreement for the New Hanson Elementary School
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It is recommended the Board approve the draft AIA Owner Contractor Agreement for the new Hanson Elementary School project BG20-129.

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5.R. Approval of Proposal and to Enter into Contract with the Recommended Commissioning Authority for the New Hanson Elementary School Project
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It is recommended the Board approve the proposal and enter into a contract with the recommended Commissioning Authority for the New Hanson Elementary School project BG 20-129.

 

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5.S. Approval of Proposal and to Enter into Contract with the Recommended Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) Contractor for the New Hanson Elementary School Project
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It is recommended the Board approve the proposal and enter into a contract with the recommended Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Contractor for the New Hanson Elementary School project BG 20-129.

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5.T. Approval of the Post-bid Revised BG-1 for the New Hanson Elementary School Project
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It is recommended the Board approve the Post-bid Revised BG-1 for the new Hanson Elementary School Project BG20-129.

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5.U. Approval to Request KDE Waiver for Installation of Volleyball Standards for the New Hanson Elementary School
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It is recommended the Board approve to  request from KDE a waiver for installation of volleyball standards for the new Hanson Elementary School project BG20-129.

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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 November 16, 2020.

CERTIFIED EMPLOY
Alexandra Gipson, Sub. Teacher, eff. 12-11-20
Carol Niswonger, Sub. Teacher, eff. 11-30-20

CERTIFIED RESIGN
Peggy Coomes, Sub. Teacher, eff. 11-12-20
Tara Kolodey, Sub. Teacher, eff. 11-12-20
Sara Lutz, Sub. Teacher, eff. 2-21-20
Daniel Sandefur, Sub. Teacher, eff. 11-16-20
Kathleen Wilding, Sub. Teacher, eff. 12-7-20

CERTIFIED RESIGN FOR RETIREMENT
Susan Weatherford, Sub. Teacher, eff. 9-30-20

CLASSIFIED EMPLOY

Aaron Downs, Bus Driver Trainee, eff. 11-30-20
Michael Fleming, Driver Trainee, eff. 12-2-20
Kristin Mackey, Family Youth Resource Service Coordinator, SHMS, eff. 11-19-20
Lori Melton, Custodian, MNHHS, eff. 11-23-20
Aden Satterfield, Custodian, HCCHS, eff. 11-23-20

CLASSIFIED TRANSFER
Kelly Bradley, CIA I, MNHHS to School Attendance Secretary, MNHHS, eff. 1-1-21
Stephanie Hughlett, Sub. Bus Driver to Bus Driver, eff. 11-30-20
Tracy Lasch, Custodian, MNHHS, to Custodial Supervisor, MNHHS, eff. 1-1-21

CLASSIFIED RESIGN
Kerry Burton, Bus Driver, eff. 11-6-20
Tiffany Burton, Sub. CIA, eff. 11-5-20
Kayla Mitchell, Sub. CIA, eff. 10-30-20

CLASSIFIED TERMINATED
Misty Embrey, Cook/Baker, WBES, eff. 12-3-20

COACH EMPLOY
JeVonte Hughes, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, SHMS, eff. 11-12-20
Doug Mullins, Head Boys 6th grade Basketball Coach, SHMS, eff. 11-12-20
Caleb Nelson, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, MNHHS, eff. 11-24-20
Mason Roland, Volunteer Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, MNHHS, eff. 11-9-20

COACH TRANSFER

Denzel Johnson, Volunteer Boys Assistant Basketball Coach, MNHHS to Volunteer Girls Assistant Basketball Coach, MNHHS, eff. 11-9-20 
Brice Littlepage, Volunteer Boys Assistant Basketball Coach, MNHHS to Volunteer Girls Assistant Basketball Coach, MNHHS, eff. 11-20-20

COACH RESIGN
Patrick Sparks, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, MNHHS, eff. 11-4-20

6.B. Any Other Old/or New Business
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6.B.1. Discussion of Athletics with Possible Action Taken
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It is recommended the Board discuss Athletics (due to COVID-19) with possible action to be taken.

6.B.2. Discussion of Return to School Options for after Christmas Break with Possible Action Taken
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It is recommended the Board discuss return to school options (due to COVID-19) with possible action to be taken.

6.B.3. Discussion of Athletics with Possible Action Taken
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It is recommended the Board discuss athletics with possible action may be taken.

6.B.4. Discussion of Athletics with Possible Action Taken
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It is recommended the Board discuss athletics with possible action may be taken.

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 61.815, which meets the requirements for holding CLOSED SESSION and the exceptions to Open Meetings, according to KRS 61.810, subsection (1)c, discussion of proposed or pending litigation.

Recommended Motion

Approval to 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 (1)c, discussion of proposed or pending litigation.

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

Monday, January 11, 2021, HCBOE Board Meeting, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 5:30 pm.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021, HCBOE Board Meeting, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 5:30 pm.
Monday, March 1, 2021, HCBOE Board Meeting, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 5:30 pm.
Monday, March 15, 2021, HCBOE Board Meeting, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 5:30 pm.
Monday, April 19, 2021, HCBOE Board Meeting, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 5:30 pm.
Monday, May 3, 2021, HCBOE Board Meeting, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 5:30 pm. 
Monday, May 17, 2021, HCBOE Board Meeting, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 5:30 pm.
Monday, June 7, 2021, HCBOE Board Meeting,  Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 5:30 pm.
Monday, June 21, 2021, HCBOE Board Meeting,  Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 5:30 pm.

10. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on January 11, 2021.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on January 11, 2021,