Hopkins County
April 18, 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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Katie Beth Sutton, BSMS Student, 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

1.B.1. School Calendar
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CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
May 30, 2022, Memorial Day

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.

LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
Monday, May 23, 2022

CLOSING DAY FOR TEACHERS
Friday, May 27, 2022

1.B.1.a. Approval to Accept Bids for a 50 hp Tractor for Hopkins County Central High School
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It is recommended the Board approve to accept bids for a 50 hp tractor for Hopkins County Central High School students to become career ready in the Agriculture Power Technical Systems and Structure pathway.

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 Carlos White, BSMS Head Custodian

Studer Presentations - Parents and Community Pillar 
Drew Taylor
Lisa Marsh

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
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 21, 2022, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of April 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 March 2022.

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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 #6482, Custodian, BSMS, Extended Disability Leave effective March 23, 2022, not to exceed
      the remainder of the school year
2.   Employee #8120, CIA, PES, return from Extended Disability Leave March 14, 2022.
3.   Employee #7367, Cook/Baker, WBES, Extended Disability Leave effective April 14, 2022, not to exceed
      the remainder of the school year.
4.   Employee #6313, Custodian, GES, Family Medical Leave effective March 17, 2022, not to exceed
      twelve (12) weeks.
5.   Employee #7285, Bus Driver, Transportation, Extended Disability Leave effective March 25, 2022, not
      to exceed the remainder of the school year
6.   Employee #7855, Food Service Manager, HES, Intermittent Family Medical Leave effective March 4,
      2022, not to exceed sixty (60) days.
7.   Employee #6360, Teacher, EES, Maternity Leave effective April 11, 2022.
8.   Employee #5790, Teacher, EES, Family Medical Leave effective April 11, 2022, not to exceed twelve 
      (12) weeks.
9.   Employee #5776, Teacher, WBES, Family Medical Leave effective March 31, 2022, not to exceed twelve
      (12) weeks.         
10. Employee #6410, Teacher, EES, return to work from Maternity Leave April 11, 2022.
11. Employee #6098, Supervisor of Secondary Instruction, CO, return to work from Maternity Leave April
      11, 2022.
12. Employee #7757, Teacher, HCCHS, return to work from Family Medical Leave April 11, 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.  HES, Kindergarten, Evansville, IN, Reward Trip, May 12, 2022.  Travel by school bus.
2.  MNHHS, Beta Club, Santa Claus, IN, Reward Trip, May 25, 2022.  Travel by school bus.
3.  PES, 1st Grade, Evansville, IN, Reward Trip, May 19, 2022.  Travel by school bus.
4.  SES, 3rd Grade, Evansville, IN, Learn about Animals and Habitats, May 5, 2022.  Travel by school bus.
5.  WHS, 8th Grade, Evansville, IN, Reward Trip, May 16, 2022.  Travel by school bus.
6.  WHS, Kindergarten, Evansville, IN, Reward 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, $217,339.05, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from 
      BG20-129.
2.   Architectural Sales, $126.71, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from 
      BG20-129.
3.   Blue Mountain Company, $1,629.22, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
4.   Cayce Mill Supply, $23,127.99, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
5.   Cole Lumber, $502.20, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from 
      BG20-129.
6.   Geothermal Supply Co., $23,273.20, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
7.   Geothermal Supply Co., $1,083.88, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
8.   IMI, $14,544.00, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from 
      BG20-129.
9.   LE Gregg Associates, $2,771.50, Engineer Service for new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
10. Lee Building Products, $14,759.25, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from 
      BG20-129.
11. Meuth Construction Supply, Inc., $887.50, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
12. Mid South Prestress, $14,512.50, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from 
      BG20-129.
13. R.L. Craig Company, $36,563.97, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
14. Rogers Group, $4,948.59, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from 
      BG20-129.  
15. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC, $9,876.05, Construction of new Hanson Elementary
      School, to be paid from BG20-129.
16. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC, $9,876.06, Construction of new Hanson Elementary
      School, to be paid from BG20-129.
17. Trane, $187,552.00, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
18. Triad Metals International, $8,679.47, Construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
19. US Specialties Holding Co., $2,000.00, 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.  District-wide Deeper Learning Grant, undetermined amount, to be used for teacher stipends, professional
     learning and materials. 
2.  PES, YSA Hershey's Heartwarming Grant "Caring for Those Who Care,"$500, to be used for care packages
     and handmade cards to show appreciation to staff members.
3.  WBES, Dollar General Youth Literacy Grant, $4,000, to be used to buy books for library.
4.  WBES, Kentucky Bluegrass Award (KBA) Book Grant, to be used to purchase set of KBA books for library. 

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, PTA, Parents Night Out, proceeds will be used for enhancement projects for the school.
2.  WBES, PTO, Fill the Calendar, proceeds will be used for school activities.
3.  WBES, PTO, Auntie Ann's Pretzel Truck, proceeds will be used for educational needs.

5.H. Approval of Lease Agreement with Pitney Bowes for Postage Machine at South Hopkins Middle School
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It is recommended the Board approve the lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for the postage machine at South Hopkins Middle School

Attachments
5.I. Approval to Accept the KETS School Facilities Construction Commission Second Offer of Assistance (SFCC) for School Year 2022
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It is recommended the Board approve to accept the KETS School Facilities Construction Commission Second Offer of Assistance (SFCC) for school year 2022 in the amount of $73,961, to be equally matched by the district.

Attachments
5.J. Approval of the 2022-2023 Hopkins County Schools Technology Plan
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2022-2023 Hopkins County Schools Technology Plan.

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5.K. Approval of Change Order 001-DPO 42 for the New Hanson Elementary School
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It is recommended the Board approve Change Order 001-DPO 42 AIA for the New Hanson Elementary School.

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5.L. Approval to Accept Direct Purchase Order 49 From Norrenbrock Company for the New Hanson Elementary School
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It is recommended the Board approve to accept Direct Purchase Order 49 From Norrenbrock Company for the new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.

Attachments
5.M. Approval of the Revised Purchase order Summary Form for the New Hanson Elementary School, BG20-129
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It is recommended the Board approve the revised Purchase order Summary Form for the new Hanson Elementary School, BG20-129.

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5.N. Approval to Award Bids to Kenny Kent Chevrolet 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 award bids to Kenny Kent Chevrolet to purchase 2 - three quarter ton 4WD work trucks for the District Maintenance Department.

Attachments
5.O. Approval to Hire Sherman Carter Barnhart for A/E Services for High School Auxiliary Gym Projects, BG 22-408
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It is recommended the Board approve to Hire Sherman Carter Barnhart for A/E services for high school auxiliary gym projects, BG 22-408.

5.P. Approval of initial BG 1 for the High School Auxiliary Gym Projects, BG 22-408
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It is recommended the Board approve the initial BG 1 for the high school auxiliary gym projects, BG 22-408.

Attachments
5.Q. Approval of AIA Owner & Architect Agreement with Sherman Carter Barnhart for High School Auxiliary Gym Projects, BG 22-408
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It is recommended the Board approve the AIA Owner & Architect Agreement with Sherman Carter Barnhart for high school auxiliary gym projects, BG 22-408.

Attachments
5.R. Approval of the 2021-2022 Revised School Calendar
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2021-2022 revised school calendar.

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5.S. Approval of Student Insurance Bid Renewal with Roberts Insurance and Investments for the 2022-2023 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the student insurance bid renewal with Roberts Insurance and Investments for the 2022-2023 school year.

Attachments
5.T. Approval of Family Resource Youth Service Center (FRYSC) Memorandum of Agreement
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It is recommended the Board approve the Family Resource Youth Service Center (FRYSC) Memorandum of Agreement for July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024.

Attachments
5.U. Approval to Accept the Proposal from Alford, Nance, Jones, & Oakley for the Financial Statement Audit for the 2022-2026 School Years
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It is recommended the Board approve to accept the proposal from Alford, Nance, Jones, & Oakley for the Financial Statement Audit for the 2022-2026 school years.

Attachments
5.V. Approval of Service Contract Vendors for the 2022-2023 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve to accept the following service contract vendors for the 2022-2023 school year.

Aladdin Electric
Allied Garage Doors
Alpha Mechanical Services
Aqua Treat
Clean Green Porta Potties, LLC
Coal Field Flooring
Groves Electric
Hagerman Plumbing & Heating Corp
Hamby Construction, Inc.
Hendrick’s Septic & Plumbing Services Inc
HMC Service Company
Earl LaMond Fuller
Madisonville Garage Door
Metcalfe Landscaping/Gardening
Nick’s Pest Control
Ohio Valley Sprinkler
Piranha Shredding
Preferred Construction Services
Parkin Markin
RB Paving & Construction LLC
Republic Sanitation Services
Steve Pleasant
Frank Williams (Ronald Johnson & Associates)
Scotty’s Contracting & Stone
Super Stripers
Vandco Equipment
Weir Transport
Willis Klein
Young’s Septic Services

5.W. Approval to Accept Bids for LP Gas, Uniforms, and Mop Service for the 2022-2023 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve to accept Bids for LP gas, uniforms, and mop service for the 2022-2023 school year.

6. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A. Facilities
6.A.1. Approval to Adopt Resolution Electing to Conduct Facilities Related Projects and Affairs Under the Provisions of House Bill 678
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It is recommended the Board approve to adopt Resolution electing to conduct facilities related projects and affairs under the provisions of House Bill 678, and Resolution to be summited to the Kentucky Department of Education as notice of this action.

Recommended Motion

Approval to adopt Resolution electing to conduct facilities related projects and affairs under the provisions of House Bill 678, and Resolution to be summited to the Kentucky Department of Education as notice of this action,

6.B. Personnel
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The following personnel changes have been made by the Superintendent since March 21, 2022.

CERTIFIED EMPLOY

Amanda Cook, Home Hospital Teacher, eff. 3-23-22
Tonya Epley, EES Coord., BSMS, eff. 12-1-21
Julie Franklin, Assessment and GT Coord., SHMS, eff. 1-3-22

CERTIFIED TRANSFER
Melody Blakeley, Sub. Teacher to Sub. CIA, eff. 3-10-22

CERTIFIED RESIGN

Laurie Babbs, Sub. Teacher, eff. 6-30-22
Hayley Baldwin, Sub. Teacher, eff. 6-30-22
Bonnie Ball, Sub. Teacher, eff. 6-30-22
Missy Bogle, SPED Teacher, EES, eff. 6-30-22
Leah Buchanan, LBD SPED Teacher, JMMS, eff. 3-29-22
Levi Cocanougher, Agriculture Teacher, MNHHS, eff. 6-30-22
Loren Cocanougher, SPED LBD Teacher, SES, eff. 6-30-22
Sylvia Davis, Sub. Teacher, eff. 6-30-22
Richard Larson, Sub. Teacher, eff. 6-30-22
Emily Lundborg, Teacher, MNHHS, eff. 6-30-22
Virginia Martin, Teacher, MNHHS, eff. 6-30-22
Faye Parker, Sub. Teacher, eff. 6-30-22
Mary George Peyton, Sub. Teacher, eff. 3-10-22
Kristen Rackliffe, Sub. Teacher, eff. 6-30-22
Phillip Thomas, Sub. Teacher, eff. 6-30-22
Kaitlyn Wortham, Sub. Teacher, eff. 6-30-22

CERTIFIED RESIGN FOR RETIREMENT
Les May, Teacher, HCCHS, eff. 5-31-22

CLASSIFED EMPLOY
Jerry Washington, Sub. Custodian, eff. 3-21-22

CLASSIFIED TRANSFER
April Hallum, Sub. Cook/Baker to Cook/Baker, PES, eff. 3-14-22
Lori Melton, Custodian, HCCHS to Custodian, GES, eff. 3-30-22
Carlos White, Custodian, BSMS to Custodial Supervisor, BSMS, eff. 4-11-22

CLASSIFIED RESIGN
Clairesa Crabtree, Bus Driver, eff. 4-1-22
Dana Johnson, Custodial Supervisor, BSMS, eff. 3-25-22
Christina Modlin, FMD CIA II, PES, eff. 4-1-22
Kristina Morseman, Cook/Baker, JSES, eff. 4-1-22
Bailey Wright, FMD CIA, JMMS, eff. 6-30-22 (HR revised effective date from March 21, 2022 agenda)

CLASSIFIED RESIGN FOR RETIREMENT
Deidra Beshear, Bus Monitor, eff. 4-30-22
Cindy Lansden, High School Secretary I, MNHHS, eff. 6-30-22
Sherri Williams, FMD CIA II, JSES, eff. 6-30-22

COACH EMPLOY
Jeremy Gobin, Assistant Girls (Running) Track Coach, MNHHS, eff. 3-23-22
Jason Patterson, Assistant Girls Softball (Pitching) Coach #3, MNHHS, eff. 3-31-22

COACH TRANSFER

Mark Demoss, Assistant Baseball Coach #2 (Hitting), MNHHS to Assistant Baseball Coach #1, MNHHS, eff. 3-1-22
Jonathan Hogart, Assistant Baseball Coach #4, MNHHS to Assistant Baseball Coach #3, MNHHS, eff. 3-1-22

COACH RESIGN
Jennifer Caskey, Volunteer Assistant Dance Coach, JMMS, eff. 6-30-22
Whitney Coke, Head Dance Coach, MNHHS, eff. 6-30-22
Misty Duvall, Head Dance Coach, SHMS, eff. 6-30-22
Jared Gamblin, Head Girls 6th Grade Basketball Coach, SHMS, eff. 6-30-22
TJ Gibbons, Assistant Powerlifting Coach #3, MNHHS, eff. 6-30-22
TJ Gibbons, Assistant Football Coach Booster #3, MNHHS, eff. 6-30-22
Stephen Gordon, Assistant Football Coach #2, SHMS, eff. 6-30-22
Michael Griffin, Athletic Director, BSMS, eff. 6-30-22
Jim Hicks, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, SHMS, eff. 6-30-22
Benton Hoagland, Volunteer Co-ed Archery Assistant Coach, MNHHS, eff. 6-30-22
Christy Hoagland, Head Co-ed Archery Coach, MNHHS, eff. 6-30-22
Misty Hunt, Head Dance Coach, JMMS, eff. 6-30-22
Greg LaGrange, Assistant Girls Soccer Coach, MNHHS, eff. 6-30-22
David Lear, Volunteer Baseball Assistant Coach #2, MNHHS, eff. 6-30-22
Katelyn Lester, Assistant Cheer Coach #2, MNHHS, eff. 6-30-22
Silas Matchem, Volunteer Boys Basketball Assistant Coach #2, MNHHS, eff. 3-8-22
Tina Peyton, Assistant Co-ed Archery Coach Booster #1, MNHHS, eff. 6-30-22
Kendall Riggs, Assistant Cheer Coach #1, MNHHS, eff. 6-30-22
Stanley Strader, Volunteer Baseball Assistant Coach #4, MNHHS, eff. 6-30-22
Chris Wheeler, Volunteer Football Assistant Coach #2, MNHHS, eff. 6-30-22

COACH TERMINATED
Jennifer Dugger, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, SHMS, eff. 6-30-22
David Hack, Volunteer Boys Tennis Assistant Coach, MNHHS, eff. 6-30-22
Brice Littlepage, Volunteer Girls Basketball Assistant Coach, MNHHS, eff. 6-30-22
Sara Lloyd, Assistant Volleyball Coach #1, HCCHS, eff. 6-30-22
Adrian Stringer, Head Girls Basketball Coach, SHMS, eff. 6-30-22

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 or 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, subsection (1)(f) Discussions or 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 ______, 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
May 2, 2022, Regular Board Meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the 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 May 3, 2022.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on May 3, 2022,