Hopkins County
May 05, 2025 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
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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

Present the "Remember Your Why" Award  to Valerie Dunlap, Teacher at Hopkins County Central High School

Matt Bell, Director of Athletics and Special Programs

Winter Sports Athletes of the Year

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 April 14, 2025, board meeting; April 15, 2025, special called board meeting; April 17, 2025, special called board meeting; April 21, 2025, special called board meeting; and May 1, 2025, special called work session and the bills and salaries for the month of May 2025.

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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 #7549, Cook/Baker, MNHHS, Returned to work on April 7, 2025.
2. Employee #8051, Teacher, MNHHS, Returned to work on April 7, 2025.
3. Employee #8609, Cook/Baker, JMMS, Extended Disability not to exceed 2024-2025, Begin on April 9,
    2025.
4. Employee #8060, Teacher, SHMS, Extended Disability not to exceed 2024-2025 school year, Begin on 
    March 21, 2025.
5. Employee #8029, Teacher, WBES, Maternity leave, not to exceed six(6) weeks, amendment date from
    beginning April 28, 2025 to April 23, 2025.
6. Employee #7310, Teacher, PES, Maternity leave begin on May 5, 2025 not to exceed twelve(12) weeks.

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. JMMS, BETA, Santa Claus, IN, May 14, 2025, Reward trip. Travel by school bus.
2. HCCHS, FFA, Hardinsburg, KY, June 16-20, 2025, Leadership training. Travel by school bus.
3. HCCHS, 10th, 11th, 12th Grade, Santa Claus, IN, May 15, 2025, Reward trip. Travel by school bus.
4. MNHHS, Softball, Newburgh, IN, May 2, 2025, Game. Travel by school bus.
5. MNHHS, Boys Club, Nashville, TN, May 16, 2025, Career opportunities. Travel by school bus.
6. MNHHS, Girls Leadership, Evansville, IN, May 16, 2025, Reward trip. Travel by school bus.
7. MNHHS, FFA, Hardinsburg, KY, June 30-July 4, 2025, Camp. Travel by school vehicle.
8. MNHHS, 10th, 11th, 12th Grade, Santa Claus, IN, May 15, 2025, Reward trip. Travel by school bus.

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

1. MAK Steel Services, LLC., $285,000.00, structural steel for Southside/South Middle Renovation, to be paid
    from BG23-030.
2. Great Lakes West, LLC., $57,924.00, food service equipment for Southside/South Middle Renovation, to be
    paid from BG23-030.

5.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, Kentucky Alumni Association Grant, $500.00, to be used for wildlife curriculum.
2. PES, Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grant, $5,000.00, to be used for STEM material and library needs.
3. PES, Adopt-A-Classroom Grant, $750.00, to be used for Courtyard needs.

5.F. 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, Daddy/Daughter Dance, proceeds will be used for academic team needs.
2. WHS, House System, Hat Passes for Students, proceeds will be used for house system events.
3. WHS, House System, Water Balloons, proceeds will be used for house system events.
4. WHS, House System, 10 for $10.00, proceeds will be used for house system events.
5. District Wide FRYSC, Kids 4 Good, proceeds will be used for student needs.

5.G. Approval to Create Assistant Director of Information Technology (7503) Position
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It is recommended the Board approve to Create Assistant Director of Information Technology (7503) Position.

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5.H. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between Hopkins County Schools and the UK Next Generation Dual Credit Scholars Network
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Hopkins County Schools and the UK Next Generation Dual Credit Scholars Network.

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5.I. Approval to Review Petitions Submitted for Early Enrollment to Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 School Year and Take Action Based on Policy 09.121 AP 21.
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It is recommended the Board approve to Review Petitions Submitted for Early Enrollment to Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 School Year and Take Action Based on Policy 09.121 AP 21.

5.J. Approval of the 2025-2026 Salary Schedule
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 Salary Schedule.

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5.K. Approval to Declare 1.089 Acres of Property Located at 6625 Hopkinsville Road as Surplus to the Needs of the District and That the Disposal Shall Not Affect the Integrity of Usefulness of Property Crucial to the Educational Needs of the District
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It is recommended the board approve to declare 1.089 acres of property located at 6625 Hopkinsville Road as surplus to the needs of the district and that the disposal shall not affect the integrity of usefulness of property crucial to the educational needs of the district.

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5.L. Approval of the BG1 for the Easement for South Hopkins Water District Project BG25-357
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It is recommended the Board approve the BG1 for the easement for South Hopkins Water District Project BG25-357.

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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 April 14, 2025.

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7. Any Other Old/or New Business
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7.A. Approval to Hire New Superintendent and Enter into the Superintendent Contract
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It is recommended the Board approve to hire the New Superintendent and enter into the Superintendent contract.

Recommended Motion

It is recommended the Board approve to hire the New Superintendent and enter into the Superintendent contract,

8. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates

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.

9. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on May 19, 2025.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on