Hopkins County
July 15, 2024 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
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John Osborne, 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 

Danco Construction
Construction Project Updates

 

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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FIRST DAY FOR STAFF
August 13, 2024

FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS

August 14, 2024

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
August 6, 2024
August 7, 2024
August 8, 2024
November 4, 2024

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 June 17, 2024, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of July 2024.

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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 June 2024.

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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 #2040, Teacher, JSES, return to work June 30, 2024, from maternity leave.
2. Employee #8235, Cook/Baker, HCCHS, extended disability leave ends, June 30, 2024.
3. Employee #8307, CIA, HES, extended disability leave ends, June 30, 2024.
4. Employee #6974, Teacher, PES, return to work June 6, 2024, from extended disability leave.

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, Football, Lock-in, Madisonville, KY, Team Building, July 25, 2024.
2. HCCHS, FFA, Louisville, KY, State Contest, August 14-16, 2024. Travel by school vehicle.
3. HCCHS, FFA, Louisville, KY, State Fair, August 15-16, 2024. Travel by school bus.
4. MNHHS, Teachers, Clarksville, TN, Team Building, August 6, 2024. Travel by school bus.
5. MNHHS, Golf, Shepherdsville, KY, Tournament, July 29-30, 2024. 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.   Amazon, $217.79, podium for new Hopkins County Central auxiliary gym, to be paid from BG22-408.
2.   Kerr Office Group, $4,618.00, music department furniture for new Hanson Elementary School, to be
      paid from BG20-129.
3.   HON CO., $1,796.16, media center furniture for new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from
      BG20-129.
4.   AVI Systems, $16,450.32, auxiliary gym equipment, to be paid from BG22-408.
5.   American Engineers, Inc. $400.00, geotechnical testing for new auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22
      408.
6.   Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC., $8,048.66, professional services for the new high school   
      auxiliary gyms, to be paid from BG22-408.
7.   Arctic Restaurant Services, $4,646.77, ice machine for Madisonville North auxiliary gym, to be paid 
      from BG22-408.
8.   Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering, $9,652.75, environmental services for the South
      Hopkins/Southside renovation, to to be paid from BG23-030.
9.   Danco Construction, $143,559.63, construction services for new South Hopkins/Southside  renovation,
      to be paid from BG23-030.
10. Mak Steel Services, $25,000.00, steel for new Hanson Elementary School, to be paid from BG20-129.
11. Meuth Construction Services, $302.00, concrete for new South Hopkins/Southside  renovation, to be
      paid from BG23-030.
12. Fortiline Inc., $56,220.18, construction services for new South Hopkins/Southside renovation, to be
      paid from BG23-030.
13. Fortiline Inc., $1,449.00, construction services for new South Hopkins/Southside renovation, to be paid
      from BG23-030.
14. A & K Construction, $498,553.13, construction services for the new Hanson Elementary School, to be
      paid from BG20-129.
15. IMI, $26,539.50, construction services for the new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from
      BG22-408.
16. Lee Masonry Products,$72,467.00, construction services for the new high school auxiliary gyms, to
      be paid from BG22-408.
17. Architectural Sales, $113.08, construction services for the new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid
      from BG22-408.
18. Trulite Glass & Aluminum, $10,910.99, construction services for the new high school auxiliary gyms, to
      be paid from BG22-408.
19. Fortiline, Inc., $3,627.58, construction services for the new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid   
      from BG22-408.
20. Winsupply, $4,482.44, construction services for the new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from 
      BG22-408.
21. Trane, $116,597.72, construction services for the new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from
      BG22-408.

5.F. Approval to Apply for Grants
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It is recommended the Board approve for schools to apply for grant(s).

1. PES, White-Reinhardt Fund for Education, $1,000.00, proceeds to be used to purchase garden tower for 
    the PES Courtyard of Curiosity.

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

1. Districtwide, Free Student Project, proceeds will be used for middle and high school students.

5.H. Approval of Agreement with Windstream for Utility Relocation for the South Hopkins Project BG23-030
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It is recommended the Board approve the agreement with Windstream for the utility relocation for the South Hopkins project BG23-030.

           

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5.I. Approval of RICOH Copier Agreement for Grapevine Elementary School
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It is recommended the Board approve the RICOH copier agreement for Grapevine Elementary School.

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5.J. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) for Supplemental CTE Funds
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) for Supplemental CTE Funds.

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5.K. Approval of Agreement with Evansville Association for the Blind for the 2024-2025 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the agreement with Evansville Association for the Blind for the 2024-2025 School Year.

 

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5.L. Approval of the 2024-2025 Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2024-2025 Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline.

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5.M. Approval to Accept Mineral Interest from the Grantor Mary F. Long Trust
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It is recommended the Board approve to accept mineral interest from the Grantor Mary F. Long Trust.

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5.N. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Muhlenberg Job Corps Center for the 2024-2025 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Muhlenberg Job Corps Center for the 2024-2025 School Year.

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5.O. Approval of the 2024-2025 GMAP District Funding Assurances
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2024-2025 GMAP district funding assurances.

 

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5.P. Approval of Delta Vision Proposal for 2024-2025 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Delta Vision Proposal for 2024-2025 School Year.

 

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5.Q. Approval of Charter Bus Companies for School Trips for the 2024-2025 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Charter Bus Companies for school trips for the 2024-2025 school year.

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5.R. Approval of 2025 Board Meeting Dates
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2025 board meeting dates.

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5.S. Approval of Courthouse Lease Agreement with the Hopkins County Fiscal Court
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It is recommended the Board approve the courthouse lease agreement with the Hopkins County Fiscal Court.

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5.T. 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. Spectrum, $25,200.00, fiber construction for West Hopkins School.

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5.U. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with EKU for Student Teaching for the 2024-2025 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement with EKU for Student Teaching for the 2024-2025 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 June 17, 2024.

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6.B. Any Other Old/or New Business
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6.B.1. Second Reading and Approval of Policy Updates for the 2024-2025 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve second reading and approval of policy updates for the 2024-2025 School Year.

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Recommended Motion

it is recommended the Board approve the second reading of policy updates for the 2024-2025 school year,

7. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
Monday, August 5, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, August 19, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, September 9, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, September 23, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, October 21, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, November 4, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, November 18, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, December 16, 2024, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.

8. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on August 5, 2024.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on