Hopkins County
January 11, 2021 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
1. 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC FORUM ON NUTRITION
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Public forum for Nutrition will be from 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

2. CALL TO ORDER
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John Osborne, 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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Mr. Shannon Embry, Board Member, 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

3. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND/OR RECOGNITION
3.A. Superintendent and Staff
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Dr. Deanna Ashby, Superintendent Present #LionChaser/#GiantSlayer Awards and COVID-19 Update

Kelly Gates, Teacher, PES - Farm City Educator of the Year
Pride Elementary - Shine Bright School

SBDM Reports
EES - Wendy Mitchell
HES - Christian Klaas
PES - Kristy Saint
SES - Erika Stark

4. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
4.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL
January 18, 2021, Martin Luther King , Jr. Day
February 15, 2021, Presidents Day
April 5-9, 2021, Spring Break

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
January 18, 2021, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
April 8-9, 2021, 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 14, 2020, and Special Called board meeting minutes of January 4, 2021, and the bills and salaries for the month of January 2021.

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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 2020.

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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.   Employee #6483, Maintenance Department, CO, non-paid Extended Disability Leave effective
      December 22, 2020, not to exceed the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year.
2.   Employee #218, Speech Therapist, HES, Family Medical Leave effective December 18, 2020, not to
      exceed twelve (12) weeks.
3.   Employee #3210, Teacher, HES, return from Family Medical Leave on January 1, 2021.
4.   Employee #7313, Bus Driver, eight (8) days paid FFCRA Leave beginning December 8-17, 2020.
5.   Employee #200, Food Service Manager, WHS, nine (9) days paid FFCRA leave beginning December 8-
      18, 2020.
6.   Employee #5565, Custodian, SHMS, one (1) day paid FFCRA Leave on December 14, 2020.
7.   Employee #6740, CIA, WBES, four (4) days paid FFCRA Leave beginning December 14-18, 2020.
8.   Employee #4411, Secretary, EES, five (5) days paid FFCRA Leave beginning December 14-18, 2020.
9.   Employee #7030, Cook/Baker, WHS, two (2) days paid FFCRA Leave beginning December 15-16,
      2020.
10. Employee #7095, Bus Driver, five (5) days paid Emergency FFCRA Leave beginning December 14-18,
      2020.
11. Employee #7228, Bus Driver, three (3) days paid Emergency FFCRA Leave beginning January 4-6,
      2021.
12.  Employee #7126, Bus Driver, five (5) days paid Emergency FFCRA Leave beginning January 4-8,
       2021.
13.  Employee #7713, Bus Monitor, five (5) days paid Emergency FFCRA Leave beginning January 4-8,
       2021.
14.  Employee #5173, Vice Principal, SHMS, Maternity Leave effective January 4, 2021.
15.  Employee #6034. Custodian, WHS, three (3) days paid FFCRA Leave beginning December 28-30,
       2020 and one (1) paid day of Emergency FFCRA Leave on January 4, 2021.       

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

1.  Downey Construction, $118,591.97, BSMS Fieldhouse/Bus Driver Training Center, to be paid from BG19-
     300.
2.  Downey Construction, $68,419.00, BSMS Fieldhouse/Bus Driver Training Center, to be paid from BG19-
     300.
3.  Madisonville Messenger, $119.11, Bid Advertisement for James Madison Middle School Cooling Tower, to
     be paid from BG21-136.
4.  Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects PLLC, $172, 108.40, Architect Services for new Hanson Elementary
     School, to be paid from BG20-129.

6.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.  HCCTC, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Grant, Undetermined Amount, to be used for App Development and
     Marketing Equipment.

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

1. JSES, Library, Read-A-Thon, proceeds will be used to purchase books.
2. WBES, PTO, T-shirt, Masks, and Yard Sign Sales, proceeds will be used for supplies and activities.

6.G. Approval to Award Cooling Tower Replacement Bid for James Madison Middle School
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It is recommended the Board approve to award the base bid for JMMS Cooling Tower Replacement, BG21-136 to Mechanical Consultant, Inc. and not accept alternate bid.

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6.H. Approval of the AIA Owner and Contractor Agreement with Mechanical Consultant, Inc. for Cooling Tower Replacement at James Madison Middle School
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It is recommended the Board approve the AIA Owner and Contractor Agreement with Mechanical Consultant, Inc. for the cooling tower replacement at James Madison Middle School.

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6.I. Approval of Revised BG1 for the Cooling Tower Replacement at James Madison Middle School
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It is recommended the Board approve the revised BG1 for the cooling tower replacement at James Madison Middle School.

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6.J. Approval of the 2021-2022 Draft Budget
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2021-2022 draft budget as presented.

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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 14, 2021.

CERTIFIED RESIGNATION
Tierra Samuel, Sub. Teacher, eff. 12-9-20

CLASSIFIED EMPLOY

Emily Eden, CIA I, GES, eff. 1-4-21
Greg Harper, Custodian, MNHHS, eff. 1-4-21
Autumn Johnson, Sub Cook/Baker, eff. 12-17-20

CLASSIFED TRANSFER
Keith Jones, Bus Driver to Sub. Bus Driver, eff. 1-18-21
Jorge Herrera-Ruedas, Custodian, MNHHS to Sub. Custodian, eff. 12-9-20 

CLASSIFIED RESIGNATION
Jessica Byers, Custodian, HCCHS, eff. 12-28-20
Stephanie Hughlett, Bus Driver, eff. 12-18-20
Andrew Tucker, Custodian Supervisor, HES, eff. 1-4-21

COACH EMPLOY
JoBeth Appleby, Assistant Volunteer Archery Coach, eff. 12-16-20
Jeremy Blanford, Assistant Boys Baseball Coach #1, MNHHS, eff. 12-14-20
Mitch Cotton, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach #3, HCCHS, eff. 12-10-20
Jody Hogart, Assistant Boys Baseball Coach #2, MNHHS, eff. 12-14-20
Jonathan Wells, Assistant Girls Field and Running Track Coach, HCCHS, eff. 12-10-20

COACH TRANSFER
Tracy Arnold, Assistant Girls Softball Hitting Coach #2, MNHHS to Assistant Girls Softball Coach #1, MNHHS, eff. 12-16-20 
Mitchell Lutz, Assistant Girls Softball Pitching Coach #3, MNHHS to Assistant Girls Softball Hitting Coach #2, MNHHS, eff. 12-16-20

COACH RESIGNATION
Ashley Soriano, Co-ed Assistant Swim Coach, MNHHS, eff. 12-8-20

7.B. Any Other Old/or New Business
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7.B.1. Review of 09.11 AP.22 Special Permission Attendance Request Procedure
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It is recommended the Board review 09.11 AP.22 Special Permission Attendance Request Procedure

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7.B.2. First Reading of School Calendar Options for 2021-2022
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It is recommended the Board conduct the first reading of the 2021-2022 school calendar options as presented. Traditional School Calendar - 175 days and Variable Student Instructional Calendar - 165 days.

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7.B.3. Discussion of Athletics with Possible Action Taken
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It is recommended the Board discuss Athletics with possible action taken.

7.C. Approval to Recess Regular Board Meeting
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board of Education recess its regular board meeting in order to convene the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation.

Recommended Motion

Approval that the Board of Education recess its regular board meeting in order to convene the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation,

7.D. Call to Order Hopkins County District Finance Corporation
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, to convene the meeting of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation.

Recommended Motion

Approval to convene the meeting of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation,

7.E. Election of Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation
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It is recommended the Finance Corporation approve the election of officers as presented.

President - John Osborne
Secretary - Dr. Deanna Ashby
Vice President - Steven Faulk
Treasurer - Eydie L. Tate
Director - Bobby G. Fox
Director - Mark S. Embry
Director - Vacancy

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Finance Corporation election of officers as presented,

7.F. Approval of a Resolution of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation Authorizing the School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2021, and Advertising for the Bond Sale and all other Documents in Connection with the Bond Issue.
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Approval of a resolution of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation authorizing the School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2021, and advertising for the bond sale and all other documents in connection with the bond issue.

Recommended Motion

Approval of a resolution of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation authorizing the School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2021, and advertising for the bond sale and all other documents in connection with the bond issue,

7.G. Reconvene Regular Board Meeting
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, Hopkins County District Finance Corporation meeting be adjourned and the Hopkins County Board of Education regular meeting be reconvened.

Recommended Motion

Approval for the Hopkins County District Finance Corporation meeting be adjourned and the Hopkins County Board of Education regular meeting be reconvened,

7.H. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Contract, Rent and Lease with the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation and Approval of all other Documents in Connection with the Proposed Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2021.
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It is recommended the Board approve a resolution authorizing a contract, rent and lease with the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation and approval of all other documents in connection with the proposed Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2021.

Recommended Motion

Approval of a resolution authorizing a contract, rent and lease with the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation and approval of all other documents in connection with the proposed Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2021,

7.I. Approval of Reimbursement Resolution
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It is recommended the Board approve the reimbursement resolution.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the reimbursement resolution,

8. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
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.

9. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on February 16, 2021.

Recommended Motion

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