Hopkins County
March 06, 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 Crystal Farmer, HCCTC Secretary

SBDM Reports

HCCHS - Mike Zimmer
MNHHS - Adam Harris

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 February 21, 2023, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of March 2023.

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

1.  Employee #5445, JSES, CIA, Extended Disability Leave effective February 17, 2023, not to exceed the
     remainder of the 2022-2023 school year.
2.  Employee #6801, HES, Teacher, Amendment - Maternity Leave effective March 20, 2023, not to exceed
     the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year.
3.  Employee #7407, JSES, Teacher, Family Medical Leave effective March 20, 2023, not to exceed twelve
     (12) weeks.
4.  Employee #7653, BSMS, CIA, Intermittent Family Medical Leave effective September 19, 2022, not to
     exceed sixty (60) days.
5.  Employee #5302, ADT, Teacher, return from Family Medical Leave effective February 6, 2023.
6.  Employee #7040, Teacher, HCCHS, Amendment - Maternity Leave effective March 29, 2023, not to exceed
     the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year.

5.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. BSMS, JMMS, SHMS, Academic Team, Competition, Louisville, KY, March 17-18, 2023.  Travel by school
    bus.  
2. MNHHS, Softball, Bob Jones Classic, Madison, AL, March 30 - April 1, 2023.  Travel by school bus.
3. MNHHS, Softball, Game, Elizabethtown, KY, April 7-8, 2023.  Travel by school bus.
4. SHMS, BETA Club, STEM Activities, Nashville, TN, May 22, 2023.  Travel by school bus.
5. SHMS, Art Club, History of Art Displays, Evansville, IN, March 30, 2023.  Travel by school bus.  

5.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.  Integration Partners, Cabling Project, $21,040.00.

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.  American Engineers, Inc., $5,252.50, geotechnical and testing for high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid
     from BG22-408.

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.  HCCTC, Accelerate Call to Effective Action, up to $150,000, to be used for support models of tutoring and
     individualized instruction.  
2.  HES, Calming Space Mini-Grant Round 2, $10,000, to be used to enhance social-emotional skills, and self-
     management for all students.

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

1.  GES, PBIS, Shamrock Grams, packaged candy sales, proceeds will be used for PBIS rewards.
2.  JSES, PTA, Hayes Karate Night, proceeds will be used for field day activities.
3.  JSES, PTA, Spring Carnival Half Pot, proceeds will be used for field day activities.
4.  SHMS, Used Shoe Drive, every 25 pairs of shoes donated will earn $10.00 for the school, proceeds will be
     used for school needs.

5.H. Approval to Declare Twenty-two (22) School Buses as Surplus Property
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It is recommended the Board approve to declare the following twenty-two (22) schools buses as surplus property.

905 Bus-D Type 72 Pass. RE
505 Bus-D Type 70 Pass. FE
302 Bus-C Type 66 Pass. FS65
902 Bus-D Type 72 Pass. RE
903 Bus-D Type 72 Pass. RE
804 Bus-C Type 66 Pass. C2
805 Bus-C Type 66 Pass. C2
806 Bus-C Type 66 Pass. C2
401 Bus-D Type 70 Pass. FE
403 Bus-D Type 70 Pass. FE
904 Bus-D Type 72 Pass. RE
502 Bus-D Type 70 Pass. FE
503 Bus-D Type 70 Pass. FE
405 Bus-C Type 34 Pass. S/N
301 Bus-C Type 66 Pass. FS65
304 Bus-C Type 66 Pass. FS65
306 Bus-C Type 66 Pass. FS65
308 Bus-D Type 70 Pass. FE
709 Bus-D Type 72 Pass. RE
710 Bus-D Type 72 Pass. RE
706 Bus-C Type 66 Pass. FS65
707 Bus-C Type 66 Pass. FS65

Attachments
5.I. Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Superintendent to Act for the Board with the Sale of Used School Buses Rationale
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It is recommended the Board approve the following Resolution authorizing the Superintendent to act on behalf of the Board to sell used school buses.

A resolution of the Board of Education authorizing the Superintendent to act for and on behalf of the Board in connection with the sale of used school buses which have been and are hereby being declared surplus by the Board and the participation of the Board in the pooled used bus sale conducted by the Kentucky Interlocal School Transportation Association (KISTA) on behalf of participating school districts

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5.J. Approval of Name, Mascot, and Colors for the Combined Pre K-8 School to be at the Current Site of Southside Elementary
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It is recommended the Board approve the name, mascot, and colors for the combined pre K-8 school to be at the current site of Southside Elementary.

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5.K. Approval of the 2022-2023 Graduation Dates
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It is recommended that the Board approve the 2022-2023 graduation dates as listed.

Hopkins County Schools Academy
Thursday, May 18, 2023, 6:00 p.m. at Hopkins County Central High School

Hopkins County Central High School
Awards Ceremony, Sunday, May 21, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Baccalaureate, Sunday, May 21, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Graduation, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 7:00 p.m.

Madisonville North Hopkins High School
Awards Ceremony, Thursday, May 18, 2023, 1:00 p.m.
Baccalaureate, Sunday, May 21, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Graduation, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 7:00 p.m.

6. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A. Personnel
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Review of personnel changes made by the Superintendent since February 21, 2023.

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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)c, discussion of proposed or pending litigation; 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, 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)c, discussion of proposed or pending litigation; 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, 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 20, 2023.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on March 20, 2023,