Hopkins County
April 14, 2025 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
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Kerri Scisney, 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 

Recognize Michael Griffin, Principal at BSMS, and Recipient of the 2025 Robinson Award for Diversity and Equity in Public Education presented by Kentucky Board of Education.

SBDM Reports
High  Schools

Mike Zimmer- HCCHS
Pam Todd - HCCTC
Nathan Howton - HCDT/HCA
Adam Harris - MNHHS


3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
May 26, 2025, Memorial Day

HOPKINS COUNTY SCHOOLS ACADEMY GRADUATION
HCSA Graduation, Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6:00 p.m. at Hopkins County Central High School

MADISONVILLE NORTH HOPKINS GRADUATION
Baccalaureate, Sunday, May 18, 2025, 6:00 p.m. at Victory Church
Awards Ceremony, Monday, May 19, 2025, 1:00 p.m.
Graduation, Thursday, May 22, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

HOPKINS COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Awards Ceremony, Sunday, May 18, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
Baccalaureate, Sunday, May 18, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Graduation, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
May 22, 2025

CLOSING DAY FOR TEACHERS
May 23, 2025

 
 
 

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 March 17, 2025, board meeting, minutes of the special called board meeting on April 7, 2025, and minutes of the special called board meeting on April 8, 2025, and the bills and salaries for the month of April 2025.

Attachments
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 March 2025.

5.C. 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, Return to work March 10, 2025.
2. Employee #8408, Social Worker, SHMS, Amendment to FMLA approval.
3. Employee #7726, Teacher, JMMS, Maternity leave to begin April 7, 2025.
4. Employee #5565, Custodian, WBES, Return to work March 17, 2025.
5. Employee #7758, Teacher, SHMS, FMLA amendment to begin March 19, 2025.
6. Employee #8211, Teacher, SSES, Return to work February 27, 2025.
7. Employee #8577, Speech Language Pathologist, JSES, Maternity leave to begin April 7, 2025, not to 
    exceed remainder of 2024-2025 school year.

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.   GES, PBIS Reward, K-5 Grade, Evansville, IN, April 30, 2025, Otters Baseball Game. Travel by school
      bus.
2.   HCCHS, FFA, Lexington, KY, June 9-12, 2025, State Convention. Travel by school bus. 
3.   HCCHS, Academic Team, March 14-15, 2025, State Competition. Travel by school vehicle.
4.   HCCHS, 11th Grade, Evansville, IN, April 22, 2025, KSA reward trip. Travel by school bus.
5.   HCCHS, 12th Grade, Evansville, IN, April 24, 2025, KSA reward trip. Travel by school bus.
6.   HES, 2nd Grade, Evansville, IN, April 30, 2025, Otters Baseball Game. Travel by school bus.
7.   HES, 4th Grade, Evansville, IN, April 30, 2025, Otters Baseball Game. Travel by school bus.
8.   PES, Falcon News Team, Evansville, IN, April 24, 2025, Tour of WFIE news station. Travel by school
      bus.
9.   MNHHS, FBLA, Louisville, KY, April 14-16, 2025, State Leadership Convention. Travel by school vehicle.
10. MNHHS, BETA, Santa Claus, IN, May 27, 2025, Club activity. Travel by school bus.
11. SSES, 2nd Grade, Evansville, IN, April 28, 2025, Mesker Park Zoo. Travel by school bus.
12. WBES, Kindergarten, Evansville, IN, May 2, 2025, Mesker Park Zoo. Travel by school bus.
13. WBES, 1st Grade, Evansville, IN, May 20, 2025, Children's Museum. Travel by school bus.

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. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC, $3,233.66, professional services for New Central Board Office
    Renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
2. Reynolds & Doyle, Inc., $48,000.00, casework on New High School Auxiliary Gyms, to be paid from BG22-
    408.
3. Danco Construction, $106,240.61, construction services on New High School Auxiliary Gyms, to be paid
    from BG22-408.
4. A & K Construction, $169,709.57, construction services on New Hanson Elementary School, to be paid
    from BG20-129.

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. Districtwide, Hopkins County Education Foundation Teacher Mini Grant, $500.00, to be used for activities
    and resources for curriculum.
2. WBES, Jeanne Cleveland Memorial Grant, $250.00, to be used for professional development opportunities.
3. WBES, Eleanor Simmons Memorial Grant, $500.00, to be used for professional development opportunities.
4. WBES, Kentucky Bluegrass Award Book Grant, one set of KBA books from 2025-2026 book list, to be 
    circulated in the library.
5. WBES, Dollar General Youth Grant, $5,000.00, to be used to buy books for library circulation.
6. WBES, American Association of School Libraries, $750.00, to be used for professional development 
    opportunities.
7. HCCHS, Kubota Hometown Proud Grant, up to $50,000.00, to be used to purchase Kubota equipment for
    the agricultural 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. JMMS, After School House Dance, proceeds will be used for incentives for students in the house system.

5.H. Approval of AFJROTC Memorandum Of Agreement for Hopkins County Central High School for the SY2025-2026
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It is recommended the Board approve the AFJROTC Memorandum of Agreement for Hopkins County Central High School for the SY2025-2026.

Attachments
5.I. Approval of the 2025-2026 Hopkins County Schools Technology Plan
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 Hopkins County Schools Technology Plan.

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5.J. Approval of the KECSAC Revised Allocation FY25
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It is recommended the Board approve the KECSAC Revised Allocation FY25.

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5.K. Approval of Lease Agreement with FP Mailing Solutions for Postage Machine at Browning Springs Middle School
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It is recommended the Board approve of Lease Agreement with FP Mailing Solutions for Postage Machine at Browning Springs Middle School.

Attachments
5.L. Approval of the Bid from Henderson Chevrolet GMC for One ¾ Ton Single Cab 4WD Truck with 142” Utility Bed
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It is recommended the Board approve the bid from Henderson Chevrolet GMC for one ¾ ton single cab 4wd truck with 142” utility bed.

 

Attachments
5.M. Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement and the Business Associate Agreement(BAA) with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for SEBT School Payment
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement and the Business Associate Agreement(BAA) with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for SEBT School Payment.

Attachments
5.N. Approval of the Service Contractor Listing for the 2025-2026 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Service Contractor Listing for the 2025-2026 School Year.

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5.O. Approval of Emergency, Adjunct Instructors and Substitute Teachers for the 2025-2026 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve to declare an emergency exists for the availability of certified and qualified applicants for substitute teachers, special education teachers, adjunct instructors and teachers for the 2025-2026 school year.  This action will enable the Board to apply to the State Department of Education for re-certification of emergency substitute teachers employed for the 2025-2026 school year, for future adjunct instructors and emergency teachers if necessary to maintain a satisfactory number of qualified teachers and substitutes for the district.

 

5.P. Approval of Change Directive #1 for the South Hopkins School Project BG23-030
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It is recommended the Board approve change directive #1 for the South Hopkins School project BG23-030.

Attachments
5.Q. Approval of the Amended 2024-2025 Salary Schedule
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It is recommended the Board approve to amended 2024-2025 Salary Schedule.

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5.R. Approval to Amend Director III of School Safety and Support(7463) Job Description
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It is recommended the Board approve to amend Director III of School Safety and Support(7463) Job Description.

Attachments
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 March 17, 2025.

Attachments
7. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
Monday, April 14, 2025, HCBOE Special Called Board Meeting,(Superintendent Interviews), Central Administrative Office, 7:30pm
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, HCBOE Special Called Board Meeting,(Superintendent Interviews), Central Administrative Office, 5:00pm
Thursday, April 17, 2025, HCBOE Special Called Board Meeting,(Superintendent Interviews), Central Administrative Office, 5:00pm

Monday, May 5, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 5:30pm.
Monday, May 19, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 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.

 

8. CLOSED SESSION PER KRS 61-810
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It was moved by ______, second by ______,that the Board enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810, (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.  "Superintendent Search/Interview"

Recommended Motion

Approval to enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810, (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. "Superintendent Search/Interview",

9. 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,

10. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on April 15, 2025.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on April 15, 2025,