Hopkins County
February 21, 2023 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
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Shannon Embry, 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 Garris Stroud, Teacher, BSMS

SBDM Reports

BSMS - Wendy Gamblin
JMMS - Matt Melton
SHMS - Jan Richey

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL
April 3-7, 2023, Spring Break

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED

April 6-7, 2023, Spring Break

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 January 30, 2023, board meeting, and Special Called Work Session board minutes from February 6, 2023, and the bills and salaries for the month of February 2023.

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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 January 2023.

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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 #8018, Bus Driver, Transportation, return from Extended Disability Leave effective February
     05, 2023.
2.  Employee #4583, Teacher, GES, Extended Disability Leave effective February 3, 2023, not to exceed
     the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year.
3.  Employee #4391, Bus Driver, Transportation, request Extended Disability Leave effective August 18, 2022,
     not to exceed the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year.
4.  Employee #5297, Teacher, JMMS, return from Intermittent Family Medical Leave effective January 30,
     2023.

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, Dance, Orlando, FL, National Dance Competition, March 1-6, 2023.  Travel by school bus to
     Nashville Airport, and then fly to Orlando, FL.
2.  HCCHS, FCCLA, Louisville, KY, State Convention, March 21-24, 2023.  Travel by school vehicle. 
3.  HCCHS, FFA, El Reno, OK, National Competition, April 30-May 5, 2023.  Travel by school vehicle. 
4.  HCCHS & MNHHS, Culinary, Orlando, FL, Cooking Around the World Competition, April 19-24, 2023. 
     Travel by school vehicles to airport, and then fly to Orlando, FL.  
5.  JMMS, Dance, KDCO State Dance Championship, February 25-26, 2023.  Travel by school bus.
6.  MNHHS, Swim, Lexington, KY, State Competition, February 16-18, 2023.  Travel by school bus. 
7.  MNHHS, Powerlifting Team, Rockport, IN, Competition, February 25, 2023.  Travel by school bus.
8.  MNHHS, Powerlifting Team, Shepherdsville, KY, Competition, March 3-4, 2023.  Travel by school bus
     and school vehicle.
9.  SHMS, Dance, Eminence, KY, KDCO State Dance Championship, February 25-26, 2023.  Travel by
     school vehicle. 

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.   The Messenger, $483.64, Pre-Bid Meeting Ad for Auxiliary Gyms, to be paid from BG22-408.
2.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $40,950.00, for Southside Elementary renovation and addition,
      to be paid from BG23-030.
3.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $1,975.21, professional services for new Hanson Elementary
      School, to be paid from BG20-129.
4.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $29,516.38, professional services for new high school auxiliary
      gymnasiums, to be paid from BG22-408.
5.   A&K Construction, $575,181.31, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
6.   Sherwin Williams, $4,944.74, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-
      129.
7.   Meuth Concrete - DK Masonry, $2,481.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
      from BG20-129.
8.   KRM Supply, $10,700.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
9.   Interkal, $57,710.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
10. Blue Mountain Co., $17,847.30, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-
      129.
11. Winsupply Owensboro - Murphy Excavating, $2,990.41, construction of new Hanson Elementary
      School, to be paid from BG20-129. 
12. Winsupply Owensboro - Hagerman, $7,519.34, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be
      paid from BG20-129.
13. Insulation Supply Co., $2,375.35, 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.  PES Courtyard, Book/Magazines/Learning Guide Grant, to be used for educational enhancement for the
     courtyard program. 

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

1.  BSMS, Library, Scholastic Book Fair, proceeds will be used for new library books.
2.  HES, Library, Scholastic Book Fair, proceeds will be used for new library books.
3.  JSES, PTA, Spiritwear Sales, proceeds will be used for programs, student activities, and supplies.

5.H. Approval of Dual Credit Memorandum of Understanding with Madisonville Community College for the 2023-2024 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Dual Credit Memorandum of Understanding with Madisonville Community College for the 2023-2024 school year. 

Attachments
5.I. Ricoh Copier Lease Agreement for West Broadway Elementary School
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It is recommended the Board approve the Ricoh Copier Lease Agreement for West Broadway Elementary School.

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5.J. Ricoh Copier Lease Agreement for the Hopkins County Career and Technology Center
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It is recommended the Board approve the Ricoh Copier Lease Agreement for the Hopkins County Career and Technology Center.

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5.K. Approval of Tentative SBDM Allocations for the 2023-2024 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the tentative SBDM Allocations for the 2023-2024 school year.

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5.L. Approval of BG-1 for the Renovation of 2135 N Main Street, Madisonville, KY, for Central Office BG 23-121
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It is recommended the Board approve the BG-1 for the renovation of 2135 N Main Street, Madisonville, KY, for Central Office BG 23-121.

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5.M. Approval of Schematic Design Documents for the Addition/Renovation at SES BG 23-030
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It is recommended the Board approve the Schematic Design Documents for the Addition/Renovation at SES BG 23-030.

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5.N. Approval of Student Accident Insurance Renewal with Roberts Insurance and Investments for the 2023-2024 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Student Accident Insurance Renewal with Roberts Insurance and Investments for the 2023-2024 school year.

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5.O. Approval to Amend the MNHHS Baseball Fee Purpose Effective the 2022-2023 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve to amend the purpose of the MNHHS Baseball Fees to be used for equipment, supplies, tournaments, and other athlete-related expenditures effective the 2022-2023 school year.



6. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A. Personnel
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Review of personnel changes that have been made by the Superintendent since January 30, 2023.

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7. Facilities
7.A. Approval of the Sale of Property Located at 3233 Grapevine Road, Madisonville, KY, Contingent on Approval by the Kentucky Department of Education
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It is recommended the Board approve the sale of property located at 3233 Grapevine Road, Madisonville, KY,  contingent on approval by the Kentucky Department of Education.

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Recommended Motion

Approval to sale the property located at 3233 Grapevine Road, Madisonville, KY, contingent on approval by the Kentucky Department of Education,

8. Any Other Old/or New Business
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8.A. Review of Athletic Procedure 09.31 AP.1 and Associated Protocol to Begin After the 2022-2023 School Year
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It is recommended the Board review Athletic Procedure 09.31 AP.1 and Associated Protocol to begin after the 2022-2023 school year.

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9. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
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 next scheduled meeting on March 6, 2023.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on March 6, 2023,

11. CLOSED SESSION PER KRS 61-810
Recommended Motion

Approval to enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810, (subsection )

12. Approval of Superintendent to Take Necessary Steps to Support the Council for Better Education, Inc.
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It is recommended the Hopkins County Board of Education authorize Superintendent, Amy Smith, to take all necessary steps to support the Council for Better Education, Inc. ("CBE"), in its legal challenge to the unconstitutionality of the tax credits in House Bill 9, including the payment of any appropriate dues or assessments related to this school district's membership in CBE or its support of the referenced legal challenge.

Recommended Motion

Approval of the Hopkins County Board of Education authorize Superintendent, Amy Smith, to take all necessary steps to support the Council for Better Education, Inc. ("CBE"), in its legal challenge to the unconstitutionality of the tax credits in House Bill 9, including the payment of any appropriate dues or assessments related to this school district's membership in CBE or its support of the referenced legal challenge,