Hopkins County
November 15, 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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Board members 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 PollyAnne Kimmel, Teacher, BSMS

Lori Oakley of Alford, Nance, Jones & Oakley, LLP - 2020-2021 Audit Report

SBDM Reports
EES - Julie Vaughn
PES - Kristy Saint
WBES - Wendy Eaves
WHS - Eric Stone

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL
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 November 1, 2021, board meeting, and Special Called Work Session minutes from November 8, 2021, and the bills and salaries for the month of November 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 October 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.

Employee #6474, Teacher, HES, return from Maternity Leave October 26, 2021.
Employee #7990, Cook/Baker, JMMS, return from Maternity Leave October 27, 2021.
Employee #7228, Bus Driver, Transportation, non-paid Extended Disability Leave October 28, 2021 - November 4, 2021.

5.D. 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.  MNHHS, Boys Basketball, USI, Game, November 4, 2021.  Travel by school bus.
2.  MNHHS, Girls Basketball, Lexington, KY, Competition, November 17-21, 2021.  Travel by school vehicles. 

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.   A & K Construction, $341,440.55, (corrected invoice amount to be paid for 7th installment),
      Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
2.   A & K Construction, $557,269.05, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
3.   Airlite Plastic, Co. (Fox Blocks), $47,486.22, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
4.   Cole Lumber, $1,611.15, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-
      129.
5.   IMI, $14,686.50, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-
      129.
6.   Lee Brick & Block, $21,974.00, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-
      129.
7.   Meuth Construction Supply, Inc., $5,536.75, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be
      paid from BG20-129.
8.   Meuth Construction Supply, Inc., $56,337.50, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be
      paid from BG20-129
9.   Mills Supply, $8,133.51, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
10. Peoria Pump, Inc., $9,360.94, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-
      129.
11. Rogers Group, $4,983.42, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
12. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC, $9,876.06,  Construction of new Hanson Elementary
      School, to be paid from BG20-129.
13. Utility Pipe Sales Co., Inc., $2,670.00, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
14. Triad Metals International, $79,206.56, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
15. Winsupply, $11,850.00, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.

5.F. 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.  PES/WHS, Donors Choose, $2,699.67, to be used to purchase Xylophones.

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

1.  JSES, Father/Daughter Dance, proceeds will be used for car rider awning.
2.  PES, PTA, Christmas Cookie Kits, proceeds will be used for student and classroom needs.
3.  WBES, PTO, Santa's Workshop, proceeds will be used for student and classroom supplies.
4.  WBES. PTO, Spirit Wear T-shirt Sales, proceeds will be used for supplemental school supplies.
5.  WBES, PTO, Thankful Grams, proceeds will be used for student and classroom supplies.
6.  WBES, PTO, Christmas Wonderland Dance, proceeds will be used for student and classroom supplies.
7.  WHS, Beta Club, Candleberry, proceeds will be used to help fund convention trip.

5.H. Approval of Ricoh Copier Agreement for Pride Elementary School
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It is recommended the Board approve the Ricoh Copier agreement for Pride Elementary School.

Attachments
5.I. Approval of the 2020-2021 Financial Statement Audit
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2020-2021 Financial Statement Audit.

5.J. Approval of Central Office Postage Machine Renewal Agreement
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It is recommended the Board approve the Central Office postage machine renewal agreement.

Attachments
5.K. Approval of Transfinder Contract, Software License and Hosting Agreement
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It is recommended the Board approve the Transfinder Contract, Software License and Hosting Agreement.

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5.L. Approval of the Delta Dental of Kentucky Contract for the 2021-2022 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Delta Dental of Kentucky Contract for the 2021-2022 school year.

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5.M. Approval of the RunSwitch Public Relations Agreement
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It is recommended the Hopkins County Board of Education enter into an agreement with RunSwitch Public Relations to provide public relations and strategic communications services for the Hopkins County Board of Education.

Attachments
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 1, 2021.

CERTIFIED EMPLOY
Ashley Brown, Itinerant Health Science Teacher, .5 HCCHS/.5 MNHHS, eff. 11-3-21
Alexa Erkman, Itinerant Speech Language Pathologist, eff. 11-10-21
Rhonda Gordon, Assessment Coordinator, PES, eff. 11-12-21

CERTIFIED TRANSFER
Shannon Bowles, Guidance Counselor, PES to Guidance Counselor, HCDT, eff. 11-12-21
Rhonda Gordon, SPED LBD Teacher, PES to Guidance Counselor, PES, eff. 11-12-21

CERTIFIED RESIGN
Ginger Blakeley, Assessment Coordinator, SHMS, eff. 12-31-21
Ginger Blakeley, GT Coordinator, SHMS, eff. 12-31-21
Shannon Bowles, Assessment Coordinator, PES, eff. 11-11-21

CERTIFIED RESIGN FOR RETIREMENT
Ginger Blakeley, Guidance Counselor, SHMS, eff. 12-31-21
Charlene Nevitt, Teacher, BSMS, eff. 11-30-21

CLASSIFIED EMPLOY
Melody Blakeley, Itinerant Speech CIA I, eff. 10-27-21
Louis Clayton, Sub. Bus Driver, eff. 11-2-21
Jeff Miller, ICE CIA I, JMMS, eff. 11-1-21
Nathan Peace, Custodian, EES, eff. 11-1-21
Kimberley Pride, Elementary School Secretary, EES, eff. 11-2-21
Leslie Thorp, Itinerant KERA Preschool CIA I, eff. 11-1-21
Kristina Morseman, Sub. Cook/Baker, eff. 10-26-21
Terena Vargo, Cook/Baker, PES, eff. 11-5-21
Carlos White, Custodian, BSMS, eff. 11-2-21

CLASSIFIED TRANSFER
Brittany Cummins, Back-up Bus Monitor to Sub. Bus Monitor, eff. 11-8-21
Tara Glaysbrook, Itinerant KERA Preschool CIA II to Itinerant KERA Preschool CIA I, eff. 11-1-21
Terry Littlepage, Custodian, HCCHS to Grounds Worker I, HCCHS, eff. 11-15-21
Chrissy Pryor, Custodian, SES to Sub. Custodian, eff. 12-17-21

CLASSIFIED RESIGN
Shawn Ashby, Custodian, HCCHS, eff. 10-25-21
April Majors, Cook/Baker, JMMS, eff. 11-2-21
Laurie Stanley, Sub. Custodian, eff. 11-5-21

CLASSIFIED RESIGN FOR RETIREMENT
Wanda Mitchell, Bus Driver, eff. 10-31-21

COACH EMPLOY
Nick Haw, Volunteer Co-ed Assistant Archery Coach, HCCHS, eff. 10-26-21
Nick Haw, Volunteer Co-ed Assistant Archery Coach, SHMS, eff. 10-26-21 
Jonathan Kincaid, Head Co-ed Archery Coach, BSMS, eff. 11-8-21
McKenzie Shoulders, Assistant Co-ed Swim Coach #2, MNHHS, eff. 11-2-21

COACH RESIGN
Katie Gamblin, Head Dance Coach, BSMS, eff. 12-9-21
Scott Gee, Head Girls 6th Grade Basketball Coach, BSMS, eff. 10-19-21
Bryttne Phillips, Head Cheer Coach, BSMS, eff. 11-3-21

COACH TERMINATED
Denzel Johnson, Volunteer Girls Assistant Basketball Coach, MNHHS, eff. 10-27-21

6.B. Any Other Old/or New Business
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6.B.1. Masking - Possible Action Taken
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It is recommended the Board discuss masking options with possible action taken.

Recommended Motion

Masking options,

6.B.2. Cyber Insurance - Possible Action Taken
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It is recommended the Board discuss Cyber Insurance with possible action taken.

Recommended Motion

Cyber Insurance,

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)f, discussions of hearings which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee, member, or student without restricting that employee's, member's, or student's right to a public hearing if requested. This exception shall not be interpreted to permit discussion of general personnel matters in secret. 

Recommended Motion

Approval to enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810, 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)f, discussions of hearings which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee, member, or student without restricting that employee's, member's, or student's right to a public hearing if requested. This exception shall not be interpreted to permit discussion of general personnel matters in secret,

8. OPEN SESSION
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It was moved by ______, seconded by ______, that the board move to OPEN SESSION.

Recommended Motion

Motion to return to OPEN SESSION,

9. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
Monday, December 13, 2021, HCBOE Board Meeting, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 5:30 p.m.

10. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on December 13, 2021.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on December 13, 2021,