Hopkins County
December 12, 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 Katie Riggs, Teacher, SHMS
Recognize The Technology Department for Stilwell Meritorious Service Medal Award

Lori Oakley of Alford, Nance, Jones & Oakley, LLP 
2021-2022 Financial Statement Audit

Nathan Kelso and Tony Davis, A & K construction
Construction update on new Hanson Elementary School

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL
December 19-30, Christmas Break
January 2, 2023, New Year's Day
January 3, 2023, Professional Development
January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 20, 2023, President's Day

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
December 22, 23,26, 2022, Christmas Break
January 2, 2023, New Year's Day
January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
January 3, 2023

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE
January 17, 2023, Elementary School, 3:30pm-5:45pm
January 18, 2023, High School, 3:30pm-5:45pm
January 19, 2023- Middle School, 3:30pm-5:45pm

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 November 21, 2022, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of December 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 November 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 #4191, WBES, CIA, Extended Disability Leave effective January 9, 2023, not to exceed the
     remainder of the 2022-2023 school year.

 

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, Culinary, Evansville, IN, Entrepreneur Class, December 7, 2022.  Travel by school bus.
2.  HCCHS, BETA, Lexington KY, Convention, January 15-17, 2023.  Travel by school bus. 

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.  Encore Technologies, $50,214.60, to be used to purchase computers for classroom refresh at HCCHS.

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.   A & K Construction, $382,511.00, construction on new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
2.   Synergy Test and Balance, Inc., $525.00, test and balance service for new Hanson Elementary School,
      to be paid from BG20-129.
3.   Lee Building Products, $11,744.15, construction on new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
4.   Meuth Construction Supply, $1,615.00, construction on new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
5.   MAK Steel Services, $14,500.00, construction on new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
6.   KY Flooring Distributors, $8,816.00, construction on new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
7.   KRM Supply, $31,400.00, construction on new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
8.   Cayce Mill Supply Company, Inc., $53,079.98, construction on new Hanson Elementary School, to be
      paid from BG20-129.
9.   Winsupply Owensboro, $1,231.01, construction on new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
10. Geothermal Supply Company, $2,457.48, construction on 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.  District-wide, Department of Energy (DOE) State and Community Energy Program Grant, undetermined
     amount, to be used for improving energy efficiency throughout the district.
2.  PES, ExploreLearning FRAX Grant, $1,300, to be used for license subscription for visual learning of
     fraction concepts for fifth graders.
3.  SHMS, Arts Education Relief and Disaster Recovery Grant, $1,000, to be used for the Arts program.

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

1.  BSMS, PBIS, Snowball Dance, Admission sales, proceeds will be used for PBIS rewards.
2.  GES, PBIS, Christmas Movie and Snack, Items to be sold, proceeds will be used for PBIS rewards. 
3.  GES, PBIS, Hat Day, Hat Day Pass Sales, proceeds will be used for PBIS rewards.
4.  JSES, PTA, ABA Game Concessions, proceeds will be used for student activities, programs, and student
     Supplies.

5.I. Approval of the 2021-2022 Financial Statement Audit
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2021-2022 Financial Statement Audit. 

5.J. Approval to Award the WAN Contract to Spectrum, Pending KDE Approval
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It is recommended the Board approve to award the Wan Contract to Spectrum, pending KDE approval.

Attachments
5.K. Approval of the CPTED Checklists for the Auxiliary Gym/Storm Shelter Projects BG 22-408.
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It is recommended the Board approve the CPTED Checklists for the auxiliary gym/storm shelter projects BG 22-408.

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5.L. Approval to Reject All Bids Received for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado Surplus Vehicle
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It is recommended the Board approve to reject all bids received for the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado surplus vehicle.

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5.M. Approval of Change Order #4 for New Hanson Elementary School Project BG 20-129
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It is recommended the Board approve Change Order #4 for New Hanson Elementary School Project BG 20-129.

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5.N. Approval to Amend Student Worker Classified - 7788 Job Description
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It is recommended the Board approve to Amend Student Worker Classified - 7788 Job Description.

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6. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A. Facilities
6.A.1. Approval of Construction Documents for the High School Auxiliary Gym/Storm Shelter Projects BG 22-408.
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It is recommended the Board approve the Construction Documents for the high school auxiliary gym/storm shelter projects BG 22-408.

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Construction Documents for the high school auxiliary gym/storm shelter projects BG 22-408,

6.B. Personnel
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Review of Personnel Report of changes made by the Superintendent since November 21, 2022.

Attachments
6.C. Any Other Old/or New Business
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6.C.1. Second Reading and Approval of the 2023-2024 School Calendar
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It is recommended the Board conduct a second reading and approve the 2023-2024 School Calendar as presented. 

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Approval to conduct a second reading and approve the 2023-2024 School Calendar as presented,

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, 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,

8. OPEN SESSION
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It was moved by ______, seconded by ______, that the board move to OPEN SESSION.

Recommended Motion

Motion to return to OPEN SESSION,

9. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
Monday, December 19, 2022, Special Called Work Session, (No action will be taken) Central Administrative Office, 5:30 p.m.
Monday, January 9, 2023, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, January 30, 2023, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, March 6, 2023, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, March 20, 2023, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, April 17, 2023, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, May 1, 2023, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, May 15, 2023, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, June 12, 2023, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.
Monday, June 26, 2023, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30 pm.

10. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the Special Called Work Session meeting on December 19, 2022.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the Special Called Work Session meeting on December 19, 2022,