Hopkins County
January 27, 2025 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
1. 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC FORUM ON NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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Public forum for Nutrition and Physical Activity Report will be from 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

2. CALL TO ORDER
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Kerri Scisney, Chairman, will call the meeting to order.

2.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.

2.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

3. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND/OR RECOGNITION
3.A. Superintendent and Staff
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Amy Smith, Superintendent 
Present the "Remember Your Why" Award to Rhianwen Lowbridge, West Broadway Elementary Teacher.

4. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
4.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL
February 17, 2025, President's Day
March 31- April 1-4, 2025, Spring Break

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
April 4, 2025, Spring Break
May 26, 2025, Memorial Day

5. COMMUNICATION
5.A. Public Comment
6. 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

6.A. Approval of Minutes, Bills, and Salaries
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It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of January 13, 2025, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of January 2025.

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

1. Employee #7757, Teacher, HCCHS, amended FMLA effective 1/21/2025, not to exceed up to 12 weeks.
2. Employee #8211, Teacher, SES, amended FMLA effective 1/13/2025, not to exceed up to 12 weeks.
3. Employee #7900, Itinerant Occupational Therapist, Central Office, Extended Disability effective 1/13/2025,
    not to exceed the 2024-2025 school year.
4. Employee #8332, Teacher, BSMS, Extended Disability effective 3/18/2025, not to exceed the 2024-2025 
    school year.

6.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.   CTC, Skills USA, Louisville, KY, Competition, March 24, 2025. Travel by school vehicle.
2.   CTC, FBLA, Louisville, KY, State Competition, April 14-16, 2025. Travel by school vehicle.
3.   GES, 1st & 2nd Grade, Evansville, IN, Evansville Children's Museum, March 21, 2025. Travel by school
      bus.
4.   HCCHS, CTE Classes, Evansville, IN, Ivy Tech College, January 29, 2025. Travel by school bus.
5.   HCCHS, Choir, Louisville, KY, All-State Choir, February 5-8, 2025. Travel by school vehicle.
6.   HCCHS, Band, Louisville, KY, Conference, February 5-8, 2025. Travel by school vehicle.
7.   HCCHS, FBLA, Nashville, TN, Top Golf, March 24, 2025. Travel by school bus.
8.   HCCHS, FBLA, Evansville, IN, Evansville Zoo, March 11, 2025. Travel by school bus.
9.   HCCHS, Culinary & CTE, Nashville, TN, Top Golf, March 28, 2025. Travel by school bus.
10. HCCHS, FFA, El Reno, OK, National Land Judging Contest, April 27-May 2, 2025. Travel by school
      vehicle.
11. JMMS, Dance, Frankfort, KY, State, February 21-22, 2025. Travel by school bus.
12. MNHHS, Band, Murray, KY, Quad State Honors Band, February 20-22, 2025. Travel by school bus.
13. MNHHS, Softball, Gatlinburg, TN, The Ripken Experience, March 30-April 3, 2025. Travel by school
     
14. MNHHS, Dance, Orlando, FL, Nationals, February 12-18, 2025. Travel by school bus to Nashville airport
      and Charter Bus in Florida.
15. MNHHS, Beta Club, Lexington, KY, Beta Convention, February 12-14, 2025. Travel by school bus.


6.D. Approval of Payment of Invoice(s)
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It is recommended the Board approve to pay the following invoice(s).

1. Danco Construction, $395,168.03, construction services for the new high school auxiliary gyms, to be 
    paid from BG22-408.
2. Louisville Tile Distributors, Inc., $14,568.48, tile material for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid
    from BG22-408.
3. L & W Supply Corporation, $9,133.76, acoustical material for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid
    from BG22-408.
4. Construction & Industrial Supply, Inc., $5,940.00, supplies for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid
    from BG22-408.
5. Construction & Industrial Supply, Inc., $14,423.00, restroom supplies for new high school auxiliary gyms,
    to be paid from BG22-408.
6. Sherwin Williams, $21,844.89, painting supplies for new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from
    BG22-408.

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

1. HCCHS, FFA, Grants for Growing, up to $5,000.00, used for supplies to build chicken coops and rabbit
    hutches for hands-on learning in the agriculture department.
2. MNHHS, FFA, KY Thoroughbred Farm Managers' Club, Equine Science Field Trip, up to $500.00, non-
    matching, used for the Equine Science Club field trip expenses to a horse farm.

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

1. GES, PTA, Cornhole Tournament and Silent Auction, proceeds will be used for the 4H group going to
    Washington, DC.

6.G. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement for Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) between the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services, and Multiple Providers.
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) between the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services, and Multiple Providers.

Attachments
7. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
7.A. Personnel
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Review of personnel changes that have been made by the Superintendent since January 13, 2025.

Attachments
7.B. Any Other Old/or New Business
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7.B.1. Approval to Enter into Contract with Kentucky School Leadership Associates (KYSLA) to Assist in Superintendent Selection Process
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It is recommended the Board approve to enter into a contract with Kentucky School Leadership Associates (KYSLA) to assist in the Superintendent Selection process.

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Approval to Enter into Contract with Kentucky School Leadership Associates (KYSLA) to Assist in Superintendent Selection Process,

8. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, March 3, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, March 17, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, April 14, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, May 5, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, May 19, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, June 2, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, June 16, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.

9. 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.

 
 

Recommended Motion

Approval to enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810, subsection (1)c, discussion of proposed or pending litigation,

10. OPEN SESSION
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board return to Open Session.

Recommended Motion

Motion to return to OPEN SESSION,

11. Approval to Adjourn Regular Board Meeting and Move Into Work Session
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn regular Board meeting and move into Work Session.  No action will be taken.  

Recommended Motion

It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn regular Board meeting and move into Work Session. No action will be taken,

12. Approval to Reconvene Regular Board Meeting
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It is recommended the Board approve to reconvene regular Board meeting.

Recommended Motion

Approval to reconvene regular Board meeting,

13. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on February 18, 2025.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on February 18, 2025,