Hopkins County
February 22, 2021 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting-Rescheduled from Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 inclement weather
1. CALL TO ORDER
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John Osborne, 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, Board 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 Ashby, Superintendent Present #LionChaser/#GiantSlayer Award 

Kendra Davis, Custodian at BSMS
Cafe' Staff at HCCHS 

SBDM Reports
HCCTC - Pam Todd
HCDT - Lonnie Strader

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
April 5-9, 2021, Spring Break

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
April 8-9, 2021, 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 January 11, 2021, and Special Called board meeting minutes of January 21, 2021, February 2, 2021, and February 8, 2021, and the bills and salaries for the month of February 2021.

Attachments
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 January 2021.

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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.   Employee #6376, Guidance Counselor, WBES, Family Medical Leave beginning January 14, 2021, not
      to exceed twelve (12) weeks.
2.   Employee #7726, Teacher, JMMS, Family Medical Leave beginning January 11, 2021, not to exceed
      twelve (12) weeks.
3.   Employee #5114, SPED Building Coach, HCCHS, Intermittent Family Medical Leave beginning January
      12, 2021, not to exceed sixty (60) days.
4.   Employee #6372, Teacher, WHS, Family Medical Leave beginning January 20, 2021, not to exceed
      twelve (12) weeks.
5.   Employee #5373, CIA, JMMS, non-paid Extended Disability Leave January 25-29, 2021.
6.   Employee #7775, Bus Driver, non-paid Extended Disability Leave beginning January 27, 2021,
      not to exceed the remainder of the school year.
7.   Employee #218, Speech Therapist, HES, return from Family Medical Leave February 8, 2021.
8.   Employee#7873, Child Care Asst., SES, eight (8) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 4-13, 2021.
9.   Employee #5619, Cook/Baker, PES, seven, (7) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 4-12, 2021.
10. Employee #6288, Cook/Baker, SES – requests one (1) paid Covid-19 Emergency day 1/4/2021
11. Employee #7065, CIA, WHS, six (6) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 8-15, 2021.
12. Employee #7904, Bus Driver, six (6) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 11-19, 2021.
13. Employee #5060, Secretary, SES, one (1) paid Covid-19 Emergency day January 11, 2021.
14. Employee#461, CIA, PES, six (6) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 14-22, 2021. 
15. Employee #285, CIA, MNHHS, six (6) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 15-25, 2021.
16. Employee #6533, Custodian, SES, six (6) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 15-25, 2021.
17. Employee #7898, Custodian, JSES, two (2) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 10-20, 2021.
18. Employee #4714, Account Clerk, CO, two (2) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 19-20, 2021.
19. Employee #3730, Librarian, WHS, three (3) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 20-23, 2021.
20. Employee #7148, Cook/Baker, GES, seven (7) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 21, 2021-
      February 1, 2021.
21. Employee #5545, Cook/Baker, HCCHS, five (5) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 22-28, 2021.
22. Employee #4960, Food Service Manager, HCCHS, six (6) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 22-
      29, 2021.
23. Employee #4698, Custodian, HCCHS, eleven (11) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 22, 2021-
      February 5, 2021.
24. Employee #7578, Custodian, JMMS, seven (7) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 22, 2021-
      February 1, 2021.
25. Employee #7696, CIA, six (6) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 22-29, 2021.
26. Employee #4636, CIA, SHMS, five (5) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 25-29, 2021. 
27. Employee #1761, Cook/Baker, HCCHS, ten (10) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 25, 2021-
      February 5, 2021.
28. Employee #7746, Cook/Baker, HCCHS, ten (10) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 25, 2021-
      February 5, 2021.
29. Employee #7544, Cook/Baker, HCCHS, five (5) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 25-29, 2021. 
30. Employee #3668, Cook/Baker, HCCHS, ten (10) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 25, 2021-
      February 5, 2021.
31. Employee #7285, Bus Driver, five (5) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 25-29, 2021.
32. Employee #7961, CIA, SHMS, three (3) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 25-27, 2021.
33. Employee #6409, CIA, BSMS, five (5) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 26, 2021-February 1,
      2021.
34. Employee #7483, CIA, HES, two (2) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 26-27, 2021.   
35. Employee #7549, Cook/Baker, MNHHS, seven (7) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 29, 2021-
      February 8, 2021. 
36. Employee#267, Secretary, HCCHS, six (6) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 29, 2021-February
      5, 2021.
37. Employee #4770, Bus Driver, two and one half day (2.5) paid Covid-19 Emergency days January 29,
      2021-February 2, 2021.
38. Employee #5403, Bus Driver, two (2) paid Covid-19 Emergency days February 1-2, 2021.
39. Employee #4315, Custodian, JMMS, nine (9) paid Covid-19 Emergency days February 2-11, 2021.
40. Employee #7140, CIA, SHMS, six (6) paid Covid-19 Emergency days February 5-12, 2021.

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.  James Denton, Architect, $4,009.52, Architectural Services for BSMS Fieldhouse/Bus Driver Training
     Center, to be paid from BG19-300.
2.  Ronald Johnson & Associates, PSC, $865.25, Engineer Services for BSMS Fieldhouse/Bus Driver Training
     Center, to be paid from BG19-300.
3.  Ronald Johnson & Associates, PSC, $300.00, Architect Service for new Hanson Elementary School, to be
     paid from BG20-129.
4.  Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects PLLC, $9,876.05, Architect Service for new Hanson Elementary
     School, to be paid from BG20-129.
5.  SKY Engineering, $11,760.00, Mechanical Design for James Madison Middle School Cooling Tower, to be
     paid from BG21-136.
6.  Lynn Blue Print & Supply Co., Inc., $21,857.77, Blue Prints for new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
     from BG20-129.
7.  Downey Construction, $138,651.55, BSMS Fieldhouse/Bus Driver Training Center, to be paid from
     BG19-300.

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.  BSMS, Amazon Future Engineer 2021-2022 Sponsorship Program/Project STEM, undetermined amount,
     proceeds will be used to provide curricular and teacher resources for computer science courses.
2.  BSMS, Pets in the Classroom Grant, (classroom pet) unspecified amount, to help improve classroom
     engagement.
3.  JSES, Snapdragon Book Foundation, $2,500, to be used for revamping and updating nonfiction sections.
4.  SHMS, Funds for Teacher Fellowship Grant, up to $5,000, to be used to improve classroom engagement.
5.  The National Geographic Society COVID-19 Remote Learning Emergency Fund for Educators, up to
     $5,000, to be used for National Geographic classroom projects.
6.  SHMS, American Honda Motor Company, Inc. Foundation your Education Projects, up to $75,000, to be
     used for specific focus on STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) the
     environment, job training, and literacy.
7.  SES, Snapdragon Book Foundation, up to $10,000, to be used for to purchase books for library.
8.  SES, Summer Reading Grant Program from Dollar General, up to $3,000, to be used to promote 
     summer reading. 

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, PTA, Cookie Kit Sales, proceeds will be used for school needs.
2.  GES, Spring Car Wash, proceeds will be used for student activities and PBIS.
3.  GES, Academic Team, T-shirt Sales, proceeds will be used for Academic Team needs.
4.  WBES, PTO, Business Sponsorship, proceeds will be used for educational supplies and activities.
5.  WBES, PTO, Candy Gram, proceeds will be used for educational supplies and activities.

5.G. Approval to Advertise for Bids to Replace Network Cabling in Four Schools
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It is recommended the Board approve to advertise for bids to replace network cabling with Category 6 cable at Madisonville North Hopkins High School, South Hopkins Middle School, Pride Elementary, and Grapevine Elementary.

5.H. Approval to Extend Current WAN (Wide Area Network) Lease with Windstream
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It is recommended the Board approve to extend the current WAN (Wide Area Network) Lease with Windstream until August 31, 2022.

Attachments
5.I. Approval of YMCA Pool Usage Agreement
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It is recommended the Board approve the agreement with Hopkins County YMCA for the use of the pool for swim teams at Hopkins County Central High School and Madisonville North Hopkins High School for the 2020-2021 school year.

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5.J. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Madisonville Community College for Dual Credit Courses Rationale
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Madisonville Community College for dual credit courses for the 2021-2022 school year.

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5.K. Approval of Contract with Republic Services for Waste Removal
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It is recommended the Board approve the Contract with Republic Services for waste removal for the following locations.

Earlington Elementary School
Hanson Elementary School
Hopkins County Central High School
Hopkins County Schools Bus Garage
South Hopkins Middle School
Southside Elementary School
West Hopkins School

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5.L. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Green River Regional Educational Cooperative (GRREC) and Partnering with Local Law Enforcement to Help Improve School Safety
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Green River Regional Educational Cooperative (GRREC) and partnering with local Law Enforcement to help improve school safety.

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5.M. Approval of Builder's Risk Insurance Policy for the New Hanson Elementary School
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It is recommended the Board approve to purchase the Builder's Risk Policy from Cincinnati Insurance Company for construction of the new Hanson Elementary School.

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5.N. Approval of 2020-2021 Graduation Dates and Rain Dates
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It is recommended that the Board approve the 2020-2021 graduation/rain dates as listed.

Hopkins County Schools Academy
Thursday, May 13, 2021, 6:00 pm at Hopkins County Central High School

Hopkins County Central High School
Thursday, May 20, 2021, 7:00 pm
Rain Date:  Saturday, May 22, 2021, 1:00 pm

Madisonville North Hopkins High School
Friday, May 21, 2021, 7:00 pm
Rain Date:  Saturday, May 22, 2021, 10:00 am

5.O. Approval of Agreement with Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation to Implement the Advance Kentucky Access to Algebra Program
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It is recommended the Board approve the Agreement with Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC) to implement the Advance Kentucky Access to Algebra Program at Browning Springs Middle School, James Madison Middle School, South Hopkins Middle School, and West Hopkins School.

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5.P. Approval of the Tentative SBDM School Allotments for the 2021-2022 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the tentative SBDM school allotments for the 2021-2022 school year as presented.

 
 

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5.Q. Approval to Amend the Job Title and Description for Director of Finance to Chief Financial Officer and to Abolish the Position of Director of Finance
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It is recommended the Board approve to amend the job title and description for Director of Finance to Chief Financial Officer and abolish the position of Director of Finance.

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5.R. Approval to Amend the 2020-2021 Salary Schedule
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It is recommended the Board approve to amend the 2020-2021 Salary Schedule as presented.

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5.S. Approval of Agreement with Ballard Center for ACT Testing
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It is recommended the Board approve the agreement with Ballard Center for administering the ACT test to HCCHS and MNHHS 11th grade students.

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5.T. Approval of Hopkins County Schools Continuation of Learning Plan for the 2021-2022 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Continuation of Learning Plan for the 2021-2022 School Year. 

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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 January 11, 2021.

CERTIFIED EMPLOY
Marc Hendrickson, Teacher, GES, eff. 1-25-21
Amara Stroud, Sub. Teacher, eff, 2-9-21
Justin Stroud, Sub. Teacher, eff. 2-9-21

CERTIFIED RESIGN
Kelsey Crowell, Sub. Teacher, eff. 2-8-21
Anna Page, Sub. Teacher, eff. 1-21-21

CLASSIFIED EMPLOY

Jacob Beach, SOS CIA I, WBES, eff. 2-9-21
Thomas Bracy, Custodian, HES, eff. 2-1-21
Ashlie Cunningham, Bus Driver Trainee, eff. 1-25-21
Brooke Dunn, CIA I, WBES, eff. 1-27-21
Beverly Pendley, Bus Driver Trainee, eff. 1-25-21
Karen Roberts, Title I, CIA I, HES, eff. 1-11-21
Tammy Settles, Back-up Bus Monitor, eff. 1-6-21

CLASSIFIED TRANSFER
Michael Fleming, Bus Driver Trainee to Sub Bus Driver, eff. 1-6-21
Lori Melton, Custodian, MNHHS to Custodian, HCCHS, eff. 2-1-21
Ronnie Noel, Sub. Bus Driver to Bus Driver, eff. 2-1-21
Gloria Nevitt, Custodian, HES, to Custodial Supervisor, HES, eff. 1-22-21
Abigail Taggart, Title I, CIA I, HES to CIA I, HES, eff. 1-4-21

CLASSIFIED RESIGN
Ashlyn Dexter, CIA I, WBES, eff. 1-15-21
Greg Harper, Custodian, MNHHS, eff. 2-12-21
Andrea Hoskins, Sub. CIA, eff. 1-15-21
Stephanie Littlepage, Custodian, HCCHS, eff. 2-10-21
Catherine Ramsey, CIA II, WBES, eff. 1-11-21
Bambi Woodring, CIA I, SHMS, eff. 1-15-21

CLASSIFIED RESIGN FOR RETIREMENT
Louis Clayton, Bus Driver, eff. 1-31-21

COACH EMPLOY

Megan Bean, Volunteer Archery Assistant Coach, HCCHS, eff. 1-11-21
Scott Cole, Volunteer Boys Baseball Assistant Coach, MNHHS, eff. 1-15-21

COACH TRANSFER

Jonathan Barnes, Volunteer Girls Softball Assistant Coach, MNHHS to Assistant Girls Softball Coach #3, MNNHS, eff. 1-28-21

COACH RESIGN
Brad Faulk, Assistant Football Coach #1, MNHHS, eff. 1-14-21
Brianna Gipson, Head Girls Tennis Coach, MNHHS, eff. 1-26-21
Dewitt Roden, Volunteer Football Assistant Coach #1, MNHHS, eff. 12-11-20

6.B. Any Other Old/or New Business
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6.B.1. Second Reading and Approval of the 2021-2022 School Calendar
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It is recommended the Board conduct second reading and approve the 2021-2022 School Calendar as presented.

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Recommended Motion

Approval to conduct second reading and approve the 2021-2022 School Calendar,

7. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates

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.

8. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on March 1, 2021. 

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on March 1, 2021,