Hopkins County
September 19, 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 Michael Powers, Teacher, JMMS
Recognize Access to Algebra, Advance Kentucky, Middle School Teachers

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.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

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 September 6, 2022, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of September 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 August 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 #4622, CIA, HES, return from Extended Disability Leave effective September 14, 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.  BSMS, 8th Grade, Evansville, IN, PBIS Reward Trip, November 22, 2022.  Travel by school bus. 
2.  JMMS, 7th Grade, Evansville, IN, Thunderbolt Educational Day, October 25, 2022.  Travel by school bus. 
3.  PES, Falcon News Team, Evansville, IN, WFIE News Studio Tour, October 19, 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.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects PLLC, $3,950.42, Architectural Services for new Hanson
      Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
2.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects PLLC, $16,950.00, Architectural Services for new High School
      Auxiliary Gymnasiums, to to be paid from BG22-408.
3.   Meuth Construction Supply, $1,556.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129
4.   Architectural Sales, $198,914.60, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
5.   Lee Building Products, $17,649.90, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
6.   KY Floor Distributors, $13,324.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
7.   Grayhawk, LLC, $36,291.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
8.   Blue Mountain Company, $48,225.48, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
9.   Evapar, $7,796.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
10. Trane, $169,166.16, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
11. Geothermal Supply Company, $1,374.67, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
12. Shaffner Heaney, $50,850.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from 
      BG20-129.
13. Triad Metals International, $17,195.21, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
14. A&K Construction, $576,509.00, 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.  MNHHS, Pilot Project, Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Extension Grant, $10,000, to be used for PD,
     equipment, and classroom material and supplies.

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

1.   District-wide, United Way of the Coalfield Annual Campaign, proceeds will be donated to United Way.
2.   SES, Lifetouch Fall/Spring School Pictures, proceeds will be used for student activities.
3.   SES, Giggle Grams, proceeds will be used for student activities.
4.   SES, Spooktacular Fundraiser, proceeds will be used for student incentives and activities.  
5.   SES, PTA, Fall Festival, proceeds will be used for student needs and school activities.
6.   SES, PTA, Window Painting, proceeds will be used for student needs and school activities.
7.   SES, PTA, Santa's Workshop, proceeds will be used for student needs and school activities.
8.   SES, PTA, Cupid's Workshop, proceeds will be used for student needs and school activities.
9.   SES, PTA, Spring Fling, proceeds will be used for student needs and school activities.
10. SES, PTA, Tomcats on the Red-Carpet Dance, proceeds will be used for student needs and school
      activities.
11. WBES, PTO, Poppin Popcorn Sales, proceeds will be used for supplemental student supplies.
12. WBES, PTO, School Shop, collection of email addresses, proceeds will be used for supplemental
      student supplies.
13. WBES, PTO, Christmas Candy Grams, proceeds will be used for supplemental student supplies.
14. WBES, PTO, Kona Ice Truck, proceeds will be used for supplemental student supplies.
15. WBES, PTO, Fall Dance, proceeds will be used for supplemental student supplies.
16. WBES, PTO, Santa's Workshop, proceeds will be used for supplemental student supplies.
17. WBES, PTO, Campfire Roaster Coffee Sales, proceeds will be used for supplemental student supplies.
18. WBES, PTO, Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat, proceeds will be used for supplemental student supplies.
19. WHS, PTO, Lifetouch Fall/Spring School Pictures, proceeds will be used for student rewards.

5.H. Approval of Shortened School Week for Students with Disabilities
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It is recommended the Board approve shortened school week for students with disabilities due to severity of medical conditions and need for clinical therapy sessions outside the school setting per recommendation of medical professionals.

5.I. Approval to Purchase Four (4) Diesel School Buses Under Kentucky Department of Education State Contract
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It is recommended the Board approve to purchase the following diesel school buses under the Kentucky Department of Education State Contract. 

Bus No. 231: 72 Passenger Cummins Diesel 220 HP, 3000 PTS
Bus No. 232: 72 Passenger Cummins Diesel 220 HP, 3000 PTS
Bus No. 233: 72 Passenger Cummins Diesel 220 HP, 3000 PTS
Bus No. 234: 72 Passenger Cummins Diesel 220 HP, 3000 PTS

6. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A. Facilities
6.A.1. Approval to Advertise for Bids for the Purpose of Selling Twelve (12) Acres of Surplus Property Located at 3233 Grapevine Road, Madisonville, KY
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It is recommended the Board approve to advertise for bids for the purpose of selling twelve (12) acres of surplus property located at 3233 Grapevine Road, Madisonville, KY.

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Approval to advertise for bids for the purpose of selling twelve (12) acres of surplus property located at 3233 Grapevine Road, Madisonville, KY,

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

Attachments
7. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates

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.

8. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the Special Called Work Session on September 26, 2022.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the Special Called Work Session on September 26, 2022,