Hopkins County
October 17, 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 JSES Kindergarten Team

Cristy Tomes, PBIS Coordinator - Present district PBIS awards.

Andrew Owens, Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects - Districtwide project updates.

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL
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

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 19, 2022, regular board meeting, and the Special Called Work Session board minutes from September 26, 2022 and October 3, 2022, and Special Called board meeting on October 4, 2022, and the bills and salaries for the month of October 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 September 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 #8116, Child Development Center Assistant, SES, return from Extended Disability Leave
    effective August 20, 2022.
2. Employee #8018, Bus Driver, Transportation, Extended Disability Leave effective August 5, 2022.
3. Employee #6782, Teacher, MNHHS, Maternity Leave effective November 22, 2022 to January 17, 2023.
4. Employee #4748, Teacher, JSES, Family Medical Leave effective September 19, 2022, not to exceed
    twelve (12) weeks.

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, KUNA, Louisville, KY, Convention, March 5-7, 2023.  Travel by school bus.
2.   HCCHS, Dance Team, Nolensville, TN, Competition, October 29, 2022.  Travel by school bus. 
3.   HCCHS, Boys Basketball, Inez, KY, Competition, November 25-26, 2022.  Travel by school bus.
4.   HCCHS, TRIO, Clarksville, TN, College Tour, December 6, 2022.  Travel by school bus. 
5.   HCCHS, Cheer, Lexington, KY, Regional Competition, November 18-19, 2022.  Travel by school bus. 
6.   JMMS, KYA Students, Louisville, KY, Mock Government Assembly, December 11-13, 2022.  Travel by
      school bus and school vehicle. 
7.   JSES, 5th Grade, Evansville, IN, Thunderbolt Education Day, October 25, 2022.  Travel by school bus. 
8.   MNHHS, Girls Golf, Lexington, KY, State Competition, October 6-8, 2022.  Travel by school vehicle. 
9.   MNHHS, Middle School Cross Country, Paris, KY, State Competition, October 14-15, 2022.  Travel by
      school vehicles.
10. MNHHS, FFA, Indianapolis, IN, Convention, October 25-28, 2022.  Travel by school vehicles. 
11. MNHHS, Band, Berea, KY, Competition, October 28-30, 2022.  Travel by school bus.
12. MNHHS, FBLA, learn about job and leadership opportunities, Nashville, TN, November 15, 2022. 
      Travel by school bus.  
13. MNHHS, Girls/Boys Basketball, Panama City, FL, Tournament, December 26-31, 2022.  Travel by 
      approved charter bus.
14. MNHHS, Seniors, Gatlinburg, TN, Senior Trip, April 10-13, 2023.  Travel by approved charter bus.
15. MNHHS, MNHHS, FFA, Lexington, KY, Convention, June 5-8, 2023.  Travel by school vehicles.
16. MNHHS, Beta Club, Evansville, IN, club building and camaraderie, November 4, 2022. Travel by school
      bus.
17. MNHHS, High School Cross Country, Paris, KY, State Competition, October 28-29, 2022.  Travel by
      school bus and school vehicles.

5.E. 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.  Extreme Networks, Inc., $5,714.63, District Network Management Licensing. 

5.F. Approval of Payment of Invoice(s)
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It is recommended the Board approve to pay the following invoice(s).

1.   Synergy Test and Balance, Inc., $1,500.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
2.   Cole Lumber Company, Inc., $445.98, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
3.   Architectural Sales, $107.97, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
4.   Division X Specialties, Inc., $25,440.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
5.   Lee Building Products, $9,636.25, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
6.   Meuth Construction Supply, $914.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
7.   MAK Steel Services, $14,500.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
8.   Alumaglass Supply, $38,000.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
9.   KRM Supply, $62,800.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
10. Nevco Sports, LLC, $14,447.82, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
11. Evapar, $9,143.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
12. AAA Systems, $40,381.60, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
13. Cayce Mill Supply Company, Inc. $230,608.15, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be
      paid from BG20-129.
14. Beacon Building Products, $47,253.10, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
15. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $129,950.00, High School Auxiliary Gyms, to be paid from 
      BG22-408.
16. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $3,950.42, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be
      paid from BG20-129.
17. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $24,570.00, Southside Elementary School renovation and
      addition, to be paid from BG23-030.
18. A & K Construction, $536,229.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.



5.G. 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.  GES, Donors Choose, $500, to be used for supplemental reading.
2.  GES, Game Time Grant, $50,000, to be used for playground equipment. 
3.  HCSA, KDE Online Learning EC, $5,000, to be used to provide online/virtual/remote program access to
     paid professional learning experiences through third party vendors.
4.  MNHHS, Whole Kids Foundation Grant, up to $1,500, to be used to purchase flowers and PPE for the
     Honey Bee FFA classes.
5.  SHMS, Arts for All Inclusion Award Program, $1,400, to be used to provide experiential learning though
      the arts for children with and without disabilities in an inclusionary setting.

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

1.   District-wide, pay $5 for red, white and blue jeans day, to support "Jeans for Troops" on November 9,
      2022.
2.   BSMS, Library, Fall Scholastic Book Fair, proceeds will be used for library books and materials. 
3.   BSMS, PTA, Membership and T-shirt Sales, proceeds will be used for student rewards and teacher
      supplies.
4.   BSMS, PTA, Saint Patrick's Day Dance, proceeds will be used for student rewards and teacher supplies.
5.   BSMS, PTA, Valentine Candy Gram, proceeds will be used for student rewards and teacher supplies.
6.   BSMS, PTA, Halloween Dance, proceeds will be used for student rewards and teacher supplies.
7.   HES, PTA, Holiday Shop, sale of items, proceeds will be used for Field Day, Teacher luncheon, and PBIS
      rewards.
8.   HES, PTA, Hanson Window Painting, proceeds will be used for Holiday Shop and dances.
9.   HES, PTA, Fall Festival, proceeds will be used for Holiday Shop and family night events.   
10. JMMS, PTO, T-shirt Sales, proceeds will be used for student and staff needs.
11  JMMS, PTO, Restaurant Drive, sale of food and drinks, proceeds will be used for student and staff
      needs.
12. JMMS, PTO, Winter Dance, proceeds will be used for student and staff needs.
13. JMMS, PTO, Spring Dance, proceeds will be used for student and staff needs. 
14. JMMS, PTO, T-shirt Sales, proceeds will be used for student and staff needs.  

5.I. Approval to Award Bid to Kenny Kent Chevrolet to Purchase Two (2) - 2023 Chevrolet Silverado, 1500 RST 4 WD Crew Cab Pick-up Trucks for the Bus Garage.
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It is recommended the Board approve to award bid to Kenny Kent Chevrolet to purchase two (2) -  2023 Chevrolet Silverado, 1500 RST 4 WD crew cab pick-up trucks for the Bus Garage.

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5.J. Approval to Request Bids for WAN (Wide Area Network) Contract
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It is recommended the Board approve to request bids for WAN (Wide Area Network) Contract.

5.K. Approval of the Final SBDM Allocations for the 2022-2023 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the final SBDM allocations for the 2022-2023 school year. 

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5.L. Approval to Petition the Kentucky Department of Education to Begin the Waiver Process for the District Facilities Plan
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It is recommended the Board approve to petition the Kentucky Department of Education to begin the waiver process for the District Facilities Plan.

5.M. Approval to Select Steve Faulk to Serve as the Local Board Representative for the Local Planning Committee
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It is recommended the Board select Steve Faulk to serve as the local Board representative for the Local Planning Committee.

5.N. Approval to Select Three (3) Business/Community Leader Representatives for the Local Planning Committee
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It is recommended the Board approve to select three (3) business/community leader representatives for the Local Planning Committee. 

Attachments
5.O. Approval to Hire American Engineers for Geotechnical & Special Inspections for the High School Auxiliary Gyms/Storm Shelter Projects BG 22-408
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It is recommended the Board approve to hire American Engineers for Geotechnical & Special Inspections for the high school auxiliary gyms/storm shelter projects BG 22-408. 

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5.P. Approval of BG 1 for the Southside Elementary School Addition Project BG 23-030
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It is recommended the Board approve the BG 1 for the Southside Elementary School Addition Project BG 23-030.

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5.Q. Approval of Revised BG 1 for 2135 N. Main Street, Madisonville, KY Property Acquisition Project BG 22-381
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It is recommended the Board approve the revised BG 1 for 2135 N. Main Street, Madisonville, KY property acquisition project BG 22-381.

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5.R. Approval of Contract with Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated
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It is recommended the Board approve engagement contract with Baird to serve as financial advisor for the issuance of bonds in connection with the Southside School and Central Office projects and in connection with the cash redemption of a portion of the District’s Series 2012 and 2017A Bonds.

 

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6. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A. Any Other Old/or New Business
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6.A.1. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Refunding and Redemption of a Portion of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation School Building Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series of 2012 and Approving all Other Documents in Connection with the Redemption
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It is recommended the Board approve resolution authorizing and approving the refunding and redemption of a portion of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation School Building Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series of 2012 and approving all other documents in connection with the redemption.

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Recommended Motion

Approval of resolution authorizing and approving the refunding and redemption of a portion of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation School Building Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series of 2012 and approving all other documents in connection with the redemption,

6.A.2. Approval of Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Refunding and Redemption of a Portion of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2017A and Approving all other Documents in Connection with the Redemption
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It is recommended the Board approve resolution authorizing and approving the refunding and redemption of a portion of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2017A and approving all other documents in connection with the redemption.

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Approval of resolution authorizing and approving the refunding and redemption of a portion of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2017A and approving all other documents in connection with the redemption,

6.B. Facilities
6.B.1. Approval of Design Development Documents for the High School Auxiliary Gyms/Storm Shelter Projects BG 22-408
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It is recommended the Board approve the Design Development Documents for the High School Auxiliary Gyms/Storm Shelter Projects BG 22-408.

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Recommended Motion

Approval of the Design Development Documents for the High School Auxiliary Gym/Storm Shelter Projects BG 22-408,

6.B.2. Approval to Hire Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects for A/E Services on the Renovation Project at 2135 N. Main Street, Madisonville, KY, as a New Central Office BG 23-121
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It is recommended the Board approve to hire Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects for A/E Services on the renovation project at 2135 N. Main Street, Madisonville, KY, as a New Central Office BG 23-121 .

Recommended Motion

Approval to hire Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects for A/E Services on the renovation project at 2135 N. Main Street, Madisonville, KY, as a New Central Office BG 23-121,

6.B.3. Approval of the AIA Owner and Architect Agreement with Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects for A/E Services on the Renovation Project at 2135 N. Main Street, Madisonville, KY, as a New Central Office BG 23-121
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It is recommended the Board approve the AIA Owner and Architect Agreement with Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects for A/E Services on the renovation project at 2135 N. Main Street, Madisonville, KY, as a New Central Office BG 23-121. 

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Recommended Motion

Approval of the AIA Owner and Architect Agreement with Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, for A/E Services on the renovation project at 2135 N. Main Street, Madisonville, KY, as a New Central Office BG 23-121,

6.C. Personnel
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Review of Personnel Report of actions taken by the Superintendent since September 19, 2022.

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7. Finance
7.A. Approval to Recess of Regular Board Meeting
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board of Education recess its regular board meeting in order to convene the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation.

Recommended Motion

Approval for the Board of Education to recess its regular board meeting in order to convene the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation,

7.B. Call to Order Hopkins County District Finance Corporation
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, to convene the meeting of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation

Recommended Motion

Approval to to convene the meeting of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation,

7.C. Approval of Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Refunding and Redemption of a Portion of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation School Building Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series of 2012 and Approving all Other Documents in Connection with the Redemption.
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It was moved by ______, second by _______, that the District Finance Corporation approve a resolution authorizing and approving the refunding and redemption of a portion of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation School Building Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series of 2012 and approving all other documents in connection with the redemption.

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Approval that the District Finance Corporation approve a resolution authorizing and approving the refunding and redemption of a portion of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation School Building Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series of 2012 and approving all other documents in connection with the redemption,

7.D. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Refunding and Redemption of a Portion of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2017A and Approving all Other Documents in Connection with the Redemption
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It was moved by ______, second by _______, that the District Finance Corporation approve a resolution authorizing and approving the refunding and redemption of a portion of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2017A and approving all other documents in connection with the redemption.

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Approval that the District Finance Corporation approve a resolution authorizing and approving the refunding and redemption of a portion of the Hopkins County School District Finance Corporation School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2017A and approving all other documents in connection with the redemption,

7.E. Reconvene Regular Board Meeting
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, Hopkins County District Finance Corporation meeting be adjourned and the Hopkins County Board of Education regular meeting be reconvened.

Recommended Motion

Approval of Hopkins County District Finance Corporation meeting be adjourned and the Hopkins County Board of Education regular meeting be reconvened,

8. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
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.

9. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on November 7, 2022.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on November 7, 2022,