Hopkins County
May 15, 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 Melissa "Missy" Cobb, Physical Education Teacher, SES
Presentation of Retirement Bells to the 2023 Retirees

A & K Construction
Update on new Hanson Elementary School

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
May 29, 2023, Memorial Day

HOPKINS COUNTY SCHOOLS ACADEMY GRADUATION
Thursday, May 18, 2023, 6:00 p.m. at Hopkins County Central High School

HOPKINS COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
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 GRADUATION
Awards Ceremony, Thursday, May 18, 2023, 1:00 p.m.
Baccalaureate, Sunday, May 21, 2023, 6:00 p.m. at Victory Church
Graduation, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 7:00 p.m.

LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
May 24, 2023

CLOSING DAY FOR TEACHERS
May 25, 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 May 1, 2023, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of May 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 April 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 #7027, BSMS, Teacher, return from Non-Paid Leave effective May 25, 2023.
2.  Employee #4895, JSES, Principal, Intermittent Family Medical Leave effective April 19, 2023.
3.  Employee #6182, HES, Teacher, return from Family Medical Leave effective April 25, 2023.
4.  Employee #4960, HCCHS, Food Service Manager, return from Family Medical Leave effective May 03,
     2023.
5.  Employee #6569, SHMS, Teacher, return from Extended Disability Leave effective May 08, 2023.
6.  Employee #8090, WBES, CIA, Family Medical Leave effective May 03, 2023, not to exceed up to twelve
     (12) weeks.
7.  Employee #4878, GES, Teacher, Family Medical Leave effective May 02, 2023, not to exceed up to 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. MNHHS, FFA, Santa Claus IN, Reward Trip, June 5, 2023.  Travel by school bus.
2. MNHHS, Boys Basketball, Bowling Green, KY, Camp, June 8-9, 2023.  Travel by school bus. 
3. MNNHS, Boys Basketball, Oakland City, IN, Day Camp, June 14, 2023. Travel by school bus. 
4. MNHHS, Boys Basketball, Shelbyville, KY, Camp, June 15-16, 2023.  Travel by school bus.
5. MNHHS, APS, Bowling Green, KY, Conference, June 26-30, 2023.  Travel by school vehicle.
6. MNHHS, Boys Soccer, Lexington, KY, Camp, July 10-11, 2023.  Travel by school bus.
7. MNHHS, Boys Soccer, Lexington, KY, Bluegrass Games, July 21-22, 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. CDW-G, $4,499.10, District-wide Dameware software renewal. 
2. AVI Systems, Inc., $10,843.00, Viewboards for Southside Elementary.

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.   Anixter, Inc., $30,309.00, equipment for new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
2.   AVI Systems, $45,925.00, equipment for new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
3.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $3,219.47, professional services for high school auxiliary gyms,
      to be paid from BG22-408.
4.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $54,600.00, professional services for Southside Elementary
      school renovation and addition, to be paid from BG23-030.
5.   A & K Construction, $178,088.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
6.   Sherwin Williams, $8,802.16, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-
      129.
7.   Blue Mountain Company, $41,644.48, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
8.   Aqua Treat, Inc., $28,447.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-
      129.
9.   Evapar, $34,571.00, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
10. AAA Systems, $72,930.40, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
11. Cayce Mills Supply, $$671.25, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-
      129. 
12. RL Craig, $14,425.93, construction of new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
13. US Specialties, $33,950.10, 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. District-wide, USDA Local Food for Schools Grant, undetermined amount, to be used to purchase local and 
    regional food for breakfast and lunch program.
2. District-wide, EPIC Writing Academy Grant, $1,000, to be used for tuition cost, materials, and supplies for
    a scheduled professional development.
3. District-wide, Hopkins County Education Foundation Teacher Mini-Grant, up to $500, to be used for 
    activities and resources for curriculum. 
4. BSMS, Kentucky Bluegrass Award Grant, to be used to purchase KBS Nominee books.
5. HES, Walmart Grant, $5,000, to be used for new playground.
6. HES, Walmart State-giving Grant, undetermined amount, to be used for new playground.
7. PES, Kentucky Bluegrass Award Grant, to be used to purchase books for library.

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

1. WBES, Academic Team, Father/Daughter Dance, proceeds will be used for academic team expenses.

5.I. Approval to Request School Emergency Day Waiver for Earlington Elementary School
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It is recommended the Board approve to request a School Emergency Day Waiver from the Commissioner's Office for Earlington Elementary School due to unforeseen water service line issue that resulted in the water being shut off at the school. 

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5.J. Approval of the Audit Contract with Alford, Nance, Jones, & Oakley, LLP
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It is recommended the Board approve the Audit Contract with Alford, Nance, Jones & Oakley, LLP for the 2022-2023 school year.

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5.K. Approval of Kentucky Department of Education Memorandum of Agreement Contract for Deidra Hightower and Cristy Tomes for the 2023-2024 school year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Kentucky Department of Education Memorandum of Agreement Contract for Deidra Hightower and Cristy Tomes for the 2023-2024 school year.

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5.L. Approval of the 2023-2024 Principals' Combined Budgets
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2023-2024 principals' combined budgets.

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5.M. Approval of the 2023-2024 Tentative Budget
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2023-2024 tentative budget.

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5.N. Approval of the 2023-2024 Salary Schedule
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2023-2024 Salary Schedule. 

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5.O. Approval of Positive Potential Middle School Agreement with Hopkins County Health Department for the 2023-2024 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Positive Potential Middle School Agreement with Hopkins County Health Department for the 2023-2024 school year.

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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 May 1, 2023.

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7. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
Tuesday, May 16, 2023, HCBOE Special Called Work Session, 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.

8. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the Special Called Work Session meeting on May 16, 2023.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the Special Called Work Session meeting on May 16, 2023,