Hopkins County
September 06, 2022 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
1. 2022-2023 TAX HEARING 5:00 PM AT THE CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFCE
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Steve Faulk, Chairman, will call the Tax Hearing to order

Public Hearing for Comments Regarding the 2022-2023 General Tax Rate

Tax Rates
2022-23 real estate property tax rates of 68.2 cents per $100 (5.9 cents per $100 will go to the building fund to participate in the FSPK program), 22-23 personal property rate of 68.2 cents per $100, 22-23 motor vehicle tax rate of 54.7 cents per $100. Recommendation to exempt aircraft from taxation as defined in KRS 132.200(18) and exempt watercraft from taxation as defined in KRS 132.200(19). This tax rate is not subject to recall.

Recommended Motion

Approval to call the Tax Hearing to order,

2. ADJOURNMENT OF TAX HEARING
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It is recommended the Board approve to adjourn the 2022-2023 Tax Hearing and begin the regular scheduled board meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Recommended Motion

Approval to adjourn the 2022-2023 Tax Hearing and begin the regular scheduled board meeting at 5:30 p.m,

3. CALL TO ORDER
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Steve Faulk, Chairman, will call the meeting to order.

3.A. Pledge; Moment of Silence; Mission Statement--Unite as one team to learn and inspire.
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Students will lead the pledge to the flag.

3.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

4. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND/OR RECOGNITION
4.A. Superintendent and Staff
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Amy Smith, Superintendent - Recognize Governor's Scholars Program Students, Governor's School for the Arts Students, and Governor's School for Entrepreneurs Students.

5. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
5.A. School Calendar
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PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
September 20, 2022, Elementary Schools, 3:30-5:45pm
September 21, 2022, High Schools, 3:30-5:45pm
September 22, 2022, Middle Schools, 3:30-5:45pm 

NO SCHOOL
October 10-14, 2022, Fall Break
November 7, 2022
November 8, 2022, Professional Development
November 23-25, 2022, Thanksgiving
December 19-30, 2022, Christmas Break
January 2, 2023, New Year's Day
January 3, 2023, Professional Development 
January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
October 14, 2022, Fall Break
November 24-25, 2022, Thanksgiving
December 22, 23, 26, 2022, Christmas Break
January 2, 2023, New Year's Day
January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

November 8, 2022
January 3, 2023

6. COMMUNICATION
6.A. Public Comment
7. 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

7.A. Approval of Minutes, Bills, and Salaries
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It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of August 15, 2022, board meeting and Special Called Work Session board minutes from August 29, 2022, and the bills and salaries for the month of August 2022.

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

1.  Employee #861, Teacher, SHMS, return from Family Medical Leave effective July 19, 2022.
2.  Employee #7898, Custodian, JSES, return from Family Medical Leave effective August 15, 2022.
3.  Employee #8116, CIA, Child Development Center, SES, Extended Disability Leave effective August 3,
     2022 - September 6, 2022.
4.  Employee #7391, Teacher, EES, Maternity Leave effective August 3, 2022, not to exceed up to twelve
     (12) weeks.
5.  Employee #7647, Teacher, EES, Family Medical Leave effective September 1, 2022 - September 19,
     2022.
6.  Employee #4411, Secretary, EES, Family Medical Leave effective August 21, 2022, not to exceed twelve
     (12) weeks.
7.  Employee #8095, CIA, WHS, Maternity Leave effective August 29, 2022, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks.

7.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, JROTC, Greenville, KY, Field Training, September 22-24, 2022.  Travel by school bus.
2.   HCCHS, Band, Clarksville, TN, Competition, October 22, 2022.  Travel by school bus.
3.   HCCHS, FFA, Indianapolis, IN, National FFA Contest, October 26-28, 2022.  Travel by school bus.
4.   JMMS, Kentucky Youth Assembly, Mock Student Government Event, December 11-13, 2022.  Travel by
      school bus and school vehicle. 
5.   JSES, 4th Grade, Evansville, IN, Thunderbolt Educational Day, October 25, 2022.  Travel by school bus.
6.   MNHHS, Boys Cross Country, Louisville, KY, Competition, September 9-10, 2022.  Travel by school   
      vehicle.
7.   MNHHS, Volleyball, Paducah, KY, Competition, September 30, 2022 - October 1, 2022.  Travel by
      school vehicles.
8.   MNHHS, Girls Golf, Lexington, KY, Competition, September 16-17, 2022.  Travel by school vehicle. 
9.   PES, 5th Grade, Evansville, IN, Tour Historical Sites and Cultural Stations, September 27, 2022.  Travel
      by school bus.
10. SHMS, Beta Club, Evansville, IN, Thunderbolt Educational Day, October 25, 2022.  Travel by school
      bus.

7.D. Approval of KETS Payment of Invoice(s)
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It is recommended the Board pay the following invoices from Kentucky Technology Trust Fund (KETS).

1.  Encore, $22,388.50, cabling project for James Madison Middle School.
2.  Encore, $70,655.00, computers for the district.

7.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.  MNHHS, Memories Last Forever at MNHHS, $2,070, to be used to purchase two (2) Canon DSLR cameras
     and two (2) zoom lenses. 
2.  MNHHS, Propane Education and Research Council's Technical School Grant, $10,000 and curriculum and
     equipment, to be used for propane heated kiln for pottery classes.

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

1.   District-wide, Impact Mentoring Change War, proceeds will be for Impact Mentoring Program. 
2.   BSMS, FRYSC, School Store, proceeds will be used for student and programming needs.
3.   BSMS, Best of the Bear Shirts, pajama day and hat day passes, proceeds will be used to purchase
      T-shirts for students.
4.   HES, PTA, 10 for 10 Sales, proceeds will be used for teacher luncheons, fall festival, and holiday shop.
5.   HES, PTA, Valentine Gram Sales, proceeds will be used for field day.
6.   HES, PTA, Boo Gram Sales, proceeds will be used for penguin patch and holiday shop.
7.   HES, PTA, Restaurant Spirit Nights, proceeds will be used for school dances and playground.
8.   HES, Shutterfly Individual Student Fall Pictures, proceeds will be used for student programs.
9.   JMMS, Fall/Spring Book Fair, proceeds will be used to purchase items for library.
10. JSES, Fall/Spring Pictures, proceeds will be used for student needs and school awning.
11. JSES, Yearbook Sales, proceeds will be used for student needs and school awning.  
12. SES, Library, Fall/Spring Book Fair, proceeds will be used to replace used and damaged library books.
13. SES, Library, Schoolstore.net, proceeds will be used to purchase library materials.  
14. SES, PTA, Glow Dance, proceeds will be used for school activities. 

7.G. Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement Contract with the Commonwealth of Kentucky for Locally Operated Career and Technical Education
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement Contract with the Commonwealth of Kentucky for Locally Operated Career and Technical Education.

Attachments
7.H. Approval of RICOH Copier Agreement for Jesse Stuart Elementary School
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It is recommended the Board approve the RICOH Copier Agreement for Jesse Stuart Elementary School.

Attachments
7.I. Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement with Christ the King School for the 2022-2023 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Christ the King School for the 2022-2023 school year.

Attachments
7.J. Approval of the 2022-2023 Calendar Committee
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2022-2023 Calendar Committee as presented. 

Attachments
7.K. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children (KECSAC) for the 2022-2023 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children (KECSAC) for the 2022-2023 School Year.

Attachments
7.L. Approval to Closeout BG 5 Project Site Acquisition for Property Located at 2135 North Main Street, Madisonville, KY BG22-381
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It is recommended the Board approve to closeout BG 5 Project Site Acquisition for property located at 2135 North Main Street, Madisonville, KY BG22-381.

Attachments
7.M. Approval of Easement Agreement for Southside Elementary School Property
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It is recommended the Board approve the Easement Agreement for Southside Elementary School Property.

Attachments
8. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
8.A. Finance
8.A.1. APPROVAL OF THE 2022-2023 TAX RATES
Rationale

It is recommended the Board approve the 2022-23 real estate property tax rates of 68.2 cents per $100 (5.9 cents per $100 will go to the building fund to participate in the FSPK program), 22-23 personal property rate of 68.2 cents per $100, 22-23 motor vehicle tax rate of 54.7 cents per $100. Recommendation to exempt aircraft from taxation as defined in KRS 132.200(18) and exempt watercraft from taxation as defined in KRS 132.200(19). This tax rate is not subject to recall.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2022-23 real estate property tax rates of 68.2 cents per $100 (5.9 cents per $100 will go to the building fund to participate in the FSPK program), 22-23 personal property rate of 68.2 cents per $100, 22-23 motor vehicle tax rate of 54.7 cents per $100. Recommendation to exempt aircraft from taxation as defined in KRS 132.200(18) and exempt watercraft from taxation as defined in KRS 132.200(19). This tax rate is not subject to recall,

8.B. Facilities
8.B.1. Approval to Request Proposals for Architectural/Engineering Services for Renovation to Property Located at 2135 North Main Street, Madisonville, KY as a New District Central Office BG23-121
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It is recommended the Board approve to request proposals for Architectural/Engineering Services for renovation to property located at 2135 North Main Street, Madisonville, KY, as a new District Central Office BG23-121.

Recommended Motion

Approval to request proposals for Architectural/Engineering Services for renovation to property located at 2135 North Main Street, Madisonville, KY, as a new District Central Office BG23-121,

8.C. Instruction
8.C.1. Appointment of Certified Employee to the LEAP Committee
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It is recommended the Board appoint one (1) district certified employee to the LEAP committee for a three (3) year period.

Recommended Motion

Approval to appoint one (1) district certified employee to the LEAP committee for a three (3) year period,

8.D. Personnel
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Review of the Personnel Report of actions taken by the Superintendent since August 15, 2022, as presented.

9. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
Monday, September 19, 2022, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m. 
Monday, September 26, 2022, HCBOE Special Called Work Session, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, October 3, 2022, HCBOE Special Called Work Session, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, October 17, 2022, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, November 7, 2022, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m. 
Monday, November 21, 2022, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, December 12, 2022, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administrative Office, 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 September 19, 2022.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on September 19, 2022,