Hopkins County
March 21, 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 HCCHS Legacy Leaders

Employee of the Year Nominations for 2021-2022 
* Teacher of the Year
* Administrator of the Year
* Classified Support Services
* Facilities Management
* Food Service
* Transportation
* Secretary of the Year
* Central Office Employee of the Year

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 March 7, 2022, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of March 2022.

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 February 2022.

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

1. Employee #5549, Teacher, SHMS, return from Family Medical Leave effective February 9, 2022.
2. Employee #7405, Teacher, JSES, Family Medical Leave effective February 23, 2022, not to exceed twelve 
    (12) weeks.
3  Employee #8104 – Cook/Baker, GES, Extended Disability Leave effective February 23, 2022 –
    March 2, 2022.

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.  HCCHS, Baseball, Bowling Green, KY, Game, April 8-9, 2022.  Travel by school vehicles.
2.  HCCHS, FFA, Oklahoma City, OK, Competition, May 2-6, 2022.  Travel by school vehicle.
3.  HCCHS, FFA, Lexington, KY, Competition, June 6-9, 2022.  Travel by school bus.
4.  HCCHS, FFA, Hardinsburg, KY, Summer Camp, June 13-17, 2022.  Travel by school bus.
5.  HCCHS, Band, Bowling Green, KY, Jazz Honors Band Performance, April 22-23, 2022.  Travel by school
     vehicle. 
6.  MNHHS, Softball, Elizabethtown, KY, Tournament, April 9-10, 2022.  Travel by school bus.
7.  WBES, 5th Grade, Evansville, IN, Rewards Trip, May 16, 2022.  Travel by school bus.

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, $318,128.61, Construction of the new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
2.   Architectural Sales, $17,134.87, Construction of the new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
3.   Geothermal Supply Company, $910.58, Construction of the new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
4.   Hydronic & Stream Equipment, Inc., $8,205.00, Construction of the new Hanson Elementary School, to
      be paid from BG20-129.
5.   IMI, $7,602.00, Construction of the new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
6.   Lee Brick & Block, $21,543.00, Construction of the new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
7.   Meuth Construction Supply, Inc., $1,658.00, Construction of the new Hanson Elementary School, to be
      paid from BG20-129.
8.   R.L. Craig Company, Inc., $71,246.62, Construction of the new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
9.   Rogers Group, $709.64, Construction of the new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-
      129.
10. Trane, $1,368.96, Construction of the new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
11. Utility Pipe Sales Company, $2,830.00, Construction of the new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
12. Viking Supply Network, Inc., $5,116.87, Construction of the new Hanson Elementary School, to be
      paid from BG20-129.
13. Winsupply Owensboro (Hagerman), $25,409.34, Construction of the new Hanson Elementary School,
      to be paid from BG20-129.

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, Fun Friday Snack Attack, proceeds will be used for student rewards, supplies, and incentives.

5.G. Approval for Schools to Apply for Grant(s)
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It it recommended the Board approve for schools to apply for the following grant(s).

1.  District-wide, 2022 Hopkins County Education Foundation Mini-Grant, up to $500, to be used for student-
     centered innovative, and unique activities and resources.

5.H. Approval to Extend Bank Contract with First United Bank and Trust Company for the 2022-2023 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve to extend the bank contract with First United Bank and Trust Company for the 2022-2023 school year.

Attachments
5.I. Approval of the Request for Proposals for the 2021-2022 Financial Statement Audit
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It is recommended the Board approve the request for proposals for the 2021-2022 Financial Statement Audit.

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 March 7, 2022.

CERTIFIED EMPLOY
Jeannie Coyle, Sub. Teacher, eff. 3-16-22
Jordan Moore, Sub. Teacher, eff. 3-9-22
Charlene Nevitt, Sub. Teacher, eff. 3-7-22
Nicole Schwartz, Home Hospital Teacher, eff. 3-8-22
Ashley Thompson, Interventionist Teacher, EES, eff. 3-9-22

CERTIFIED RESIGN
Paiton Houchins, Sub. Teacher, eff. 3-3-22
Cheryl Lykins, Sub. Teacher, eff. 6-30-22
Janet Wyatt, Sub. Teacher, eff. 6-30-22

CERTIFIED RESIGN FOR RETIREMENT
Barbara Stoltz, Teacher, GES, eff. 6-30-22
Jon R. Wells, Principal, HCCHS, eff. 6-30-22

CLASSIFIED EMPLOY
Kevin Ezell, Custodian, EES, eff. 3-8-22
April Hallum, Sub. Cook/Baker, eff. 3-1-22
Jericho Mitchell, Custodian, JMMS, eff. 3-7-22
Vicki Marks, Sub. Bus Driver, eff. 2-28-22
Barbara Whitsell, Sub. Bus Monitor, eff. 3-8-22
Christy Wilkerson, Sub. Bus Monitor, eff. 3-10-22

CLASSIFIED TRANSFER
Crissanna Gipson, Title I CIA I, PES to CIA I, PES, eff. 4-1-22
Laura Hicks, Autism CIA II, HCCHS to CIA I, HCCHS, eff. 3-7-22 

CLASSIFIED RESIGN

Brittany Bryant, Itinerant KERA Preschool CIA II, eff. 2-25-22
Lisa Leet, CIA I, GES, eff. 3-11-22
Autumn Ramage, Cook/Baker, JMMS, eff. 3-8-22
Mallory Robertson, Student Worker, CO, eff. 3-18-22
Bailey Wright, CIA II, JMMS, eff. 2-21-22

CLASSIFIED RESIGN FOR RETIREMENT
Lisa Baker, Attendance Data Technician, CO, eff. 6-30-22
Debbie Groves, Computer Lab CIA, HCCHS, eff. 6-30-22
Janice Moore, Employee Benefits Specialist, CO, eff. 6-30-22
Donna Wilson, Custodial Supervisor, WBES, eff. 10-31-22

COACH EMPLOY
Eric Blackwell, 6th Grade Head Boys Basketball Coach, SHMS, eff. 9-30-22
Justin Blanford, Volunteer Baseball Assistant Coach, MNHHS, eff. 2-28-22
Branden Higginson, Head Girls Track Coach, MNNHS, eff. 3-8-22
Tiffaney Reynolds, Assistant Softball Coach #1, HCCHS, eff. 2-18-22

COACH RESIGN

Jeremy Gobin, Head Girls Track Coach, MNHHS, eff. 2-22-22

6.B. Any Other Old/or New Business
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6.B.1. Approval to Accept the Resignation of Division 5 School Board Member and Superintendent to Notify Agencies to Begin Process of Filling Vacancy
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It is recommended the Board approve to accept the resignation of Division 5 School Board Member, Mr. J.W. Durst, and for the Superintendent to notify agencies to begin process of filling vacancy.

Recommended Motion

Approval to accept the resignation of Division 5 School Board Member, Mr. J.W. Durst, and for the Superintendent to notify agencies to begin process of filling vacancy,

7. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
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.

8. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on April 18, 2022.


After a short break, the Board will move into a work session. No action will be taken.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on April 18, 2022,