Hopkins County
November 01, 2021 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
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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Governor's Scholars 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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Amy Smith, Superintendent

Present the "Remember Your Why" Award to Tina Plunkett, Cook/Baker, WHS

Recognize Governor's Scholars Students

HCCHS Governor's Scholars Program 
Micah Brown
Mary Dorris
Allona Perez

MNHHS Governor's Scholars Program
Aidan Brummer
Kendall Duncan
Carson Esquilin
Lucas King
Camryn LaGrange
Gracie Lawrence
Megan Oakley

MNHHS Commonwealth Honors Academy
Callen Edwards

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL
November 12, 2021, Professional Development
November 24-26, 2021, Thanksgiving
December 20-31, 2021, Christmas Break
January 17, 2022, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
November 25-26, 2021, Thanksgiving
December 23-27, 2021, Christmas Break
December 31, 2021, New Year's Eve
January 17, 2022, 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 October 11, 2021, board meeting, and Special Called Work Session minutes from October 4, 2021, and October 25, 2021, and the bills and salaries for the month of November 2021.

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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.  Employee #7018, Teacher, JSES, return from Family Medical Leave October 11, 2021.
2.  Employee #5876, Teacher, HES, return from Family Medical Leave October 11, 2021.
3.  Employee #5114, SPED Building Coach, HCCHS, return from Family Medical Leave October 11, 2021.
4.  Employee #7428, Teacher, MNHHS, return from Family Medical Leave October 11, 2021.
5.  Employee #7173, Secretary, WHS, return from Family Medical Leave October 12, 2021.
6.  Employee #5875, Teacher, PES, return from Family Medical Leave October 18, 2021.
7.  Employee #5523, Guidance Counselor, JSES, Family Medical Leave effective October 11, 2021, not to
     exceed twelve (12) weeks.
8.  Employee #6763, Teacher, JMMS, Maternity Leave effective October 11, 2021.

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.  HCCHS, Cheer, Nashville, TN, Competition, November 19-20, 2021.  Travel by school bus.
2.  HCCHS, Boys Cross Country, State Competition, October 28-29, 2021.  Travel by school vehicle.
3.  MNHHS, Boys/Girls Cross Country, State Competition, October 29-30, 2021.  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.   A & K Construction, $698,531.52, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
2.   Airlite Plastic, Co., (Fox Blocks), $36,928.18, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be
      paid from BG20-129.  
3.   Cole Lumber, $2,771.32, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.  
4.   Hydronic & Steam Equipment CO., $3,257.00, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be
      paid from BG20-129.  
5.   IMI, $23,676.63, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129. 
6.   LE Gregg Associates, $6,431.75, Engineer service for new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid 
      from BG20-129.
7.   Lee Brick & Block, $7,014.00, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-
      129.  
8.   MAK Steel Services, LLC, $98,500.00, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.  
9.   Meuth Construction Supply, Inc., $86,826.00, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be
      paid from BG20-129.  
10. Mills Supply, $62,258.29, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.  
11. Peoria Pump, Inc., $68,751.06,  Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.  
12. Rogers Group, $27,107.04, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-
      129.  
13. Vulcraft Alabama, $281,442.00, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-
      129.  
14. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC, $29,628.16, Construction of new Hanson Elementary
      School, to be paid from BG20-129.  

5.E. 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.  HCCHS, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, $500, to be used for classroom library for
     daily reading time.

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

1.  EES, PTA, Grateful Grams, proceeds will be used for attendance rewards and staff appreciation.
2.  SES, PTA, Giggle Grams, proceeds will be used for student rewards.
3.  SES, Library, School Store on-line shopping, proceeds will be used for supplies and to replace lost and
     damaged books.

5.G. Approval to Request Kentucky Department of Education Reconvene the Local Planning Committee
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It is recommended the Board approve to request permission from the Kentucky Department of Education to reassemble the 2018-2019 Local Planning Committee in order to consider reorganization of the school district and potentially amend the District Facilities Plan.

5.H. Approval of Authority Given to Superintendent to Participate in the Kentucky Department of Education Program for a One-time Employee Vaccination Incentive
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It is recommended the Board approve to grant authority to the Superintendent for district to participate in the Kentucky Department of Education Program for a one-time employee vaccination incentive of $100. 

5.I. Approval to Purchase New Diesel School Buses
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It is recommended the Board approve to purchase the following new diesel school buses under Kentucky Department of Education State Contract.

Bus No. 221: 72 Passenger Cummins Diesel 220 HP, 3000 PTS
Bus No. 222: 72 Passenger Cummins Diesel 220 HP, 3000 PTS
Bus No. 223: 72 Passenger Cummins Diesel 220 HP, 3000 PTS
Bus No. 224: 72 Passenger Cummins Diesel 220 HP, 3000 PTS
Bus No. 225: 72 Passenger Cummins Diesel 220 HP, 3000 PTS
Bus No. 226: 72 Passenger Cummins Diesel 220 HP, 3000 PTS

5.J. Approval to Amend the Job Title and Description for Early Childhood Coordinator to Early Childhood Instructional Leader and to Abolish the Position of Early Childhood Coordinator
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It is recommended the Board approve to amend the job title and description for Early Childhood Coordinator to Early Childhood Instructional Leader and to abolish the position of Early Childhood Coordinator.

5.K. Approval to Accept the KETS School Facilities Construction Commission Offer of Assistance (SFCC) for School Year 2022
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It is recommended the Board approve to accept the first offer of assistance from KETS - School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) for school year 2022, in the amount of $55,471.00, to be equally matched by the district.

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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 October 11, 2021.

CERTIFIED EMPLOY
Hayley Baldwin, Sub. Teacher, eff. 10-12-21
Leah Buchanan, Homebound/Home Hospital Teacher, eff. 10-25-21
Sydnie Byrum, Sub. Teacher, eff. 10-19-21
Carrie Childress, Homebound/Home Hospital Teacher, eff. 10-27-21
Regina Cullen, Sub. Teacher, eff. 10-11-21
Tammie French, CSRT Teacher (up to 120 days) PES, eff. 8-11-21
Julie Leet, Homebound/Home Hospital Teacher, eff. 10-11-21
Joy Pendley, CSRT Teacher, (60 days) WBES, eff. 10-11-21
Joy Pendley, Sub. Teacher, eff. 10-11-21
Jacqueline Raymer, Homebound/Home Hospital Teacher, eff. 10-20-21
Morgan Russell, Instructional Leader (up to 100 days) WBES, eff. 8-2-21
Kelley Sutton, Teacher, HCDT, eff. 10-25-21
Janet Walker, CSRT Teacher, (60 days) WBES, eff. 8-17-21 
David Wallace, Sub. Teacher, eff. 10-1-21
James Wilcox, Homebound/Home Hospital Teacher, eff. 10-11-21

CERTIFIED TRANSFER
Carolyn Crick, Title I Teacher (up to 120 days) SES to CSRT Teacher (up to 120 days) SES, eff. 8-12-21
David Wallace, Sub. Teacher to Interventionist Teacher, MNHHS, eff. 10-11-21
James Wilcox, Teacher, HCDT to Interventionist Teacher, HCCHS, eff. 8-11-21

CERTIFIED RESIGN
Hayley Baldwin, Itinerant Health Science Teacher, .5 HCCHS/.5 MNHHS, eff. 10-8-21
Patricia Baggett, Sub. Teacher, eff. 10-11-21
Elizabeth Dembkowski, Teacher, SHMS, eff. 10-29-21
Justin Stroud, Sub. Teacher, eff. 10-18-21
Debra Wagner, Sub. Teacher, eff. 10-12-21

CLASSIFIED EMPLOY

Kayla Ayers, Title I CIA, GES, eff. 10-14-21
Daniel Bradshaw, Bus Driver Trainee, eff. 10-19-21
Kaitlyn Brown, Title I CIA, PES, eff. 10-18-21
Marshae Hopson, Sub. Bus Monitor, eff. 9-23-21
Morgan Pierce, Sub. CIA, eff. 10-18-21
Lindsey Prowell, Sub. Bus Monitor, eff. 10-14-21
Jason Richards, Bus Driver Trainee, eff. 10-19-21
Cassie Thurby, Club Southside Child Development Center CIA, Club Southside, eff. 10-11-21
Carrie Turmero, Lunchroom Monitor, BSMS, eff. 9-29-21

CLASSIFIED TRANSFER
Megan Bean, Elementary School Secretary II, EES to Director of Elementary Instruction Administrative Secretary I, CO, eff. 10-18-21
Clairesa Crabtree, Bus Driver to Sub. Bus Driver, eff. 10-25-21
Jack Edwards, Custodian, BSMS to Custodian, HES, eff. 10-1-21
Sean Hancock, Sub. Bus Driver to Back-up Bus Driver, eff. 10-25-21
Michelle Stanley, Custodian, EES to Custodian, SHMS, eff. 10-18-21

CLASSIFIED RESIGN
Paul Davis, Custodian, WHS, eff. 10-29-21
James Detwiler, SOS CIA I, JMMS, eff. 10-15-21
Terry Dunning, Grounds Worker I, HCCHS, eff. 10-8-21
Natalie Larkins, Itinerant KERA Preschool CIA, GES, eff. 10-21-21
Brianna Madden, CIA I, BSMS, eff. 10-18-21
Emily McFarland, Bus Driver, eff. 10-8-21
Tamara Pendley, Custodian, JMMS, eff. 10-8-21

CLASSIFIED RESIGN FOR RETIREMENT
Tracy Mackey, CIA I, JSES, eff. 10-31-21

CLASSIFIED TERMINATED
Anna D'Amico, Sub. Bus Monitor, eff. 10-21-21

COACH EMPLOY
Anna Duff, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, MNHHS, eff. 10-12-21
Tiffany Groves, Academic Team Coach, EES, eff. 10-12-21
Jim Hicks, Volunteer Boys Basketball Assistant Coach, HCCHS, eff. 10-15-21
Dana Johnson, Volunteer Girls Basketball Assistant Coach, BSMS, eff. 10-15-21
Polly Ann Kimmel, Academic Team Coach, BSMS, eff. 10-12-21
Garris Stroud, Academic Team Coach, BSMS, eff. 10-12-21
Braden Tabor, Assistant Boys Track Coach, HCCHS, eff. 9-18-21

COACH TRANSFER
Brandi Hughes, Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach, BSMS to Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, BSMS, eff. 9-13-21 

6.B. Any Other Old/or New Business
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7. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
Monday, November 15, 2021, HCBOE Board Meeting, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, December 13, 2021, HCBOE Board Meeting, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 5:30 p.m.

8. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on November 15, 2021.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on November 15, 2021,