Hopkins County
March 07, 2022 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
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Steve Faulk, 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. 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 Lydon Logan, SHMS Resource Officer 
Studer Employee Engagement Results

SBDM Reports
HCCTC - Pam Todd
HCDT/HCA - Nathan Howton

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL
April 4-8, 2022, Spring Break

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED

April 7-8, 2022, Spring Break

GRADUATION DATES
Hopkins County Schools Academy
Thursday, May 12, 2022, 6:00 p.m. at Hopkins County Central High School

Hopkins County Central High School
Baccalaureate, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Awards Night, Monday, May 16, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Graduation, Friday, May 20, 2022, 7:00 p.m.

Madisonville North Hopkins High School
Awards Day, Monday, May 16, 2022, 1:00 p.m.
Baccalaureate, Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
Graduation, Monday, May 23, 2022, 7:00 p.m.

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 February 22, 2022, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of March 2022.

Attachments
5.B. Approval of Leaves of Absence
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It is recommended the Board approve the following leaves of absence.

1.  Employee #6410, Teacher, EES, Maternity Leave effective February 21, 2022.
2.  Employee #7512, Teacher, HCCTC, return from Family Medical Leave effective February 22, 2022.
3.  Employee #6098, Supervisor of Secondary Instruction, CO, Maternity Leave effective February 25, 2022.
4.  Employee #1051, Teacher, GES, Family Medical Leave effective January 20, 2022, not to exceed twelve 
     (12) weeks.
5.  Employee #8108, Teacher, SES, requests unpaid Maternity Leave effective February 18, 2022.
6.  Employee #8120, CIA, PES, Extended Disability Leave effective March 2, 2022, not to exceed the
     remainder of the 2021-2022 school year.

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.  BSMS, JMMS, SHMS, Academic Team, State Competition, March 19-21, 2022.  Travel by school bus.
2.  HCCHS, Senior Class, Santa Claus, IN, Reward Trip, May 19, 2022.  Travel by school bus.
3.  HCCTC, Skills Team, Louisville, KY, State Competition, April 13-16, 2022.  Travel by school vehicles.
4.  HCCTC, TSA Team, Lexington, KY, State Competition, April 25-27, 2022.  Travel by school vehicles.
5.  MNHHS, Powerlifting Team, Shepherdsville, KY, State Competition, March 4-5, 2022.  Travel by school
     bus.    
6.  SHMS & WHS, Band, Santa Claus, IN, Performing at Music Festival, May 14, 2022.  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, $200,400.83, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
2.   Airlite Plastic, Co., (Fox Blocks), $7,475.04, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
3.   Architectural Sales, $6,598.78, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
4.   Blue Mountain, $6,359.27, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
5.   Cole Lumber, $7,039.10, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
6.   Division X Specialties, Inc., $2,515.00, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
7.   Geothermal Supply Co., Inc., $2,630.22, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
8.   Geothermal Supply Company, Inc., $3,301.80, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be
      paid from BG20-129.
9.   Hydronic & Stream Equipment Co., Inc., $1,450.00, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to
      be paid from BG20-129.
10. IMI, $7,937.00, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
11. KRM Supply, Inc., $31,400.00, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
12. Mak Steel, LLC, $10,230.00, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
13. Meuth Construction Supply, Inc., $24,848.00, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be
      paid from BG20-129.
14. Meuth Construction Supply, Inc., $1,950.50, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be
      paid from BG20-129.
15. Mid South Prestress, LLC, $150,832.00, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
16. R.L. Craig Company, Inc., $28,043.28, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
17. Rogers Group, $844.99, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
18. Trane, $63,769.26, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
19. Viking Supply Network, Inc., $1,900.36, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
20. Winsupply Owensboro (Hagerman), $40,227.17, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be
      paid from BG20-129.

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.  District-wide, KASA Student Impact Grant, up to $2,500 per application, to be used for project-based
     learning opportunities. 
2.  BSMS, Crumb Rubber/Tire Derived Products Grant, up to $5,000, to be used to purchase two (2) outdoor
     benches. 
3.  GES & PES, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant, $21,000 per school, to be used for students to learn
     about nutrition of different and unique types of fruits and vegetables. 
4.  HCDT, Special Allocation of Targeted Funds (KECSAC), up to $10,000, to be used for PBIS
     rewards/incentives, Literacy material, and PD opportunities.  

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

1.  BSMS, FRYSC, School Store, proceeds to be used for student needs and student programs.
2.  BSMS, FRYSC, Amazon Wish List, proceeds to be used for student supplies and resources. 
3.  BSMS, Library, Box Tops for Education, proceeds to be used for rewards and new library books.
4.  WBES, Academic Team, Father/Daughter Dance, proceeds to be used for Academic Team.

5.G. Approval to Advertise for Bids to Purchase 2 – Three Quarter Ton 4WD Work Trucks for the District Maintenance Department
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It is recommended the Board approve to advertise for bids to purchase 2 – three quarter ton 4WD work trucks for the district maintenance department.

5.H. Approval of the 2022-2023 Staffing Formula for Certified and Classified
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2022-2023 Staffing Formula for Certified and Classified as presented.

5.I. Approval to Create .5 Vocal Music Teacher and .5 Instrumental Music Teacher Positions
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It is recommended the Board approve to create .5 Vocal Music Teacher position at West Hopkins School and .5 Instrumental Music Teacher position at Hopkins County Central High School, due to revisions of staffing procedure.

Attachments
5.J. Approval to Create Two (2) Visual Performing Arts Teacher Positions
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It is recommended the Board approve to create two (2) full-time Visual Performing Arts Teacher positions due, to revisions of staffing procedure.

Attachments
5.K. Approval to Award Bids for Three (3) Technology Cabling Projects
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It is recommended the Board approve to award bids for three (3) Technology cabling projects to the following.

1.  Hopkins County Central High School - Integration Partners
2.  James Madison Middle School - Encore Technologies
3.  Jesse Stuart Elementary School - Integration Partners

Attachments
6. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A. Facilities
6.A.1. Approval to Request Letters of Interest for Architectural/Engineering Services for Two (2) Auxiliary Gym/Storm Shelter Projects
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It is recommended the Board approve to request letters of interest for architectural/engineering services for two (2) auxiliary gym/storm shelter projects.

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Approval to request letters of interest for architectural/engineering services for two auxiliary gym/storm shelter projects,

6.A.2. Approval to Request Permission from KDE to Purchase Property for Future Renovation as a Central Office
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It is recommended the Board approve to request permission from KDE to purchase property for future renovation as a central office.

Recommended Motion

Approval to request permission from KDE to purchase property for renovation as a central office,

6.A.3. Approval of the Public Hearing Report for the District Facility Plan Amendment
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It is recommended the Board approve the public hearing report for the District Facility Plan Amendment.

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Approval of the public hearing report for the district facility plan amendment,

6.B. Personnel
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The following personnel changes have been made by the Superintendent since February 22, 2022.

CERTIFIED EMPLOY
Rebecca Hallum, Sub. Teacher, eff. 2-25-22
Rickara Hughes, Itinerant Visual and Performing Arts Teacher, BSMS, eff. 2-18-22
Heather Mitchell, Sub. Teacher, eff. 2-17-22

CERTIFIED TRANSFER
Bryana Dulin, Sub. Teacher to CIA I, BSMS, eff. 2-22-22

CERTIFIED RESIGN
Claudia Duvall, Sub. Teacher, eff. 2-17-22
Amber Gray, Sub. Teacher, eff. 3-1-22
Kimberly Holmes, Sub. Teacher, eff. 2-17-22
Laura Michele Coleman Watkins, Sub. Teacher, eff. 2-22-22

CERTIFIED RESIGN FOR RETIREMENT
Deborah Iverson, Teacher, MNHHS, eff. 6-30-22

CLASSIFIED EMPLOY

Brittany Bryant, Itinerant KERA CIA II, eff. 2-14-22
Colby Ewing, Custodian, SES, eff. 2-16-22
Kayla Faulk, SOS CIA I, WHS, eff. 2-22-22
Diana Kirby, CIA I, BSMS, eff. 2-22-22
Shannon Pendley, Cook/Baker, HES, eff. 2-22-22

CLASSIFIED TRANSFER
Gloria Dube, Sub. Bus Driver to Sub. Bus Monitor, eff. 2-28-22
Sean Hancock, Back-up Bus Driver to Sub. Bus Driver, eff. 2-28-22
Allison Moore, CIA I, HCCTC to Attendance School Secretary, MNHHS, eff. 2-16-22
McKenzie White, Itinerant KERA CIA II to Itinerant KERA CIA I, eff. 1-19-22.

CLASSIFIED RESIGN
Amy Camplin, Sub. Cook/Baker, eff. 2-17-22
Emily Hancock, Custodian, HCCHS, eff. 2-21-22
Charles Stanley, Custodian, GES, eff. 2-23-22

COACH TRANSFER
Jonathan Barnes, Assistant Girls Softball Coach #3, MNHHS to Head Girls Softball Coach, HCCHS, eff. 2-7-22.

CLASSIFIED RESIGN FOR RETIREMENT
Beverly Jackson, CIA I, PES, eff. 3-31-22

7. CLOSED SESSION PER KRS 61-810
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It was moved by ________, second by ________, that the board 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 b. to discuss the acquisition or future sale of property.

Recommended Motion

Approval to enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.85, which meets the requirements for holding Closed Session and the exceptions to Open Meetings, according to KRS 61.810, subsection b. to discuss the acquisition or future sale of property,

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, March 14, 2022, HCBOE Town Hall Meeting, South Hopkins Middle School, 5:30 pm.
Monday, March 21, 2022, HCBOE Board Meeting, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 5:30 pm.
Monday, April 18, 2022, HCBOE Board Meeting, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 5:30 pm.
Monday, May 2, 2022, HCBOE Board Meeting, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 5:30 pm. 
Monday, May 16, 2022, HCBOE Board Meeting, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 5:30 pm.
Monday, June 6, 2022, HCBOE Board Meeting, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 5:30 pm.
Monday, June 20, 2022, 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 March 21, 2022.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on March 21, 2022,