Hopkins County
August 04, 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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Dr. Damon Fleming, Superintendent 

Recognize HCCHS Agriculture State Champions

Ag Sales State Champions:
Westin Baldwin, Hayden Crick, Jessica Lawless, Mattie Reynolds

State Proficiency Winners:
Agricultural Services- Andrew Densmore
Equine Science Placement- Westin Baldwin
Diversified Crop Placement- Landon Herring





3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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OPENING DAY FOR STAFF
August 12, 2025

FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS

August 13, 2025

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

August 5, 2025
August 6, 2025
August 7, 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 July 14, 2025, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of August 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 #7758, Teacher, SHMS, return to work from 2024-2025 FMLA, effective August 4, 2025.

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. MNHHS FFA, Louisville, KY, KY FFA State Fair, August 13-15, 2025. 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. Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc., $2,582.75, engineering for special inspections for
    the new central office renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
2. Synergy Test and Balance Inc., $8,223.00, services for the new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid   
    from BG22-408.
3. Lynn Blue Print & Supply Co., Inc., $3,991.36, printing services for the new central board office
    renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
4. Garmong Construction Services, $352,445.81, construction on the new central board office renovation, to
    be paid from BG23-121.
5. Meuth Construction Supply, Inc., $20,230.00, concrete material for the new central board office
    renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
6. Mak Steel Services, LLC., $157,360.00, structural steel for the new central board office, to be paid from
    BG23-121.
7. Danco Construction, Inc., $363,960.93, construction on new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from
    BG22-408.

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 FFA, Beef in the Classroom, to be used for the purchase of beef products for food science class.
2. HCCHS FFA, Kentucky Egg Council Egg Rebate, to be used for animal and food science classes
    for the purchase of eggs and chickens.

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

1.   BSMS, FRYSC, Bears Spirit Tent, proceeds will be used for student incentives.
2.   PES, PTA, Play it forward for Falcons, proceeds will be used to purchase new playground equipment.
3.   PES, PTA, Worlds Finest Chocolate, proceeds will be used to purchase new playground equipment.
4.   PES, PTA, Valentines candy gram, proceeds will be used to purchase new playground equipment and
      student needs.
5.   PES, PTA, After School Dance Party, proceeds will be used to purchase new playground equipment.
6.   PES, PTA, Falcons Take Flight Walk-A-Thon, proceeds will be used for student needs and purchase new
      playground equipment.
7.   PES, PTA, Fall Festival, proceeds will be used to purchase new playground equipment.
8.   PES, PTA, Car Rider Fast Passes, proceeds will be used to purchase new playground equipment.
9.   PES, PTA, Penguin Patch, proceeds will be used for student needs and to purchase new playground
      equipment.
10. PES, PTA, School Shirts, proceeds will be used for Fall Festival and to purchase new playground 
      equipment.
11. SHMS, PTA, Spirit wear sales, proceeds will be used for student rewards and activities and school
      enhancements.
12  WBES, PTO, Spirit wear sales, proceeds will be used for student and school needs.
13. WBES, PTO, Back to School Dance, proceeds will be used for student needs.
14. WBES, PTO, School Store Fundraiser, proceeds will be used for student enrichment and school
      improvements.
15. WBES, PTO, Worlds Finest Chocolate, proceeds will be used for school initiatives.
16. WBES, PTO, Fall Festival, proceeds will be used for student and school activities.
17. WBES, PTO, Trunk or Treat, proceeds will be used for student rewards.
18. WBES, PTO, Mrs. Fields Baked Goods, proceeds will be used for student needs, school activities and 
      Santa's workshop.
19. WBES, PTO, Santa's Workshop, proceeds will be used for student enrichment and school activities and
      improvements.

5.G. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Muhlenberg Job Corps Center for the 2025-2026 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Muhlenberg Job Corps Center for the 2025-2026 School Year.

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

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5.I. Approval of Traceable Communication System for Hopkins County Students that attend KCTCS
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It is recommended the Board approve of Traceable Communication System for Hopkins County Students that attend KCTCS. The digital platforms are Blackboard, Starfish and Outlook.

5.J. Approval of Adoption of the 5-Standard KASA Superintendent Effectiveness Framework for the 2025-2026 school year
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It is recommended the Board approve of Adoption of the 5-Standard KASA Superintendent Effectiveness Framework for the 2025-2026 school year.

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5.K. Approval of the Superintendent's Professional Growth Plan for 2025-2026 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Superintendent's Professional Growth Plan for 2025-2026 School Year.

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5.L. Approval of the 2025-2026 Organization Chart
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 Organization Chart.

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5.M. Approval of the 2026 Board Meeting Dates
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2026 Board Meeting Dates.

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5.N. Approval of Shortened School Week for Students with Disabilities
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It is recommended the Board approve shortened school week for students with disabilities due to severity of medical conditions and need for clinical therapy sessions outside the school setting per recommendation of medical professionals.

5.O. Approval of the 2024-2025 Unaudited Annual Financial Report (AFR)
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It is recommended the Board approve of the 2024-2025 Unaudited Annual Financial Report (AFR).

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5.P. Approval of Donation of Swim Equipment from SWIM LLC for Madisonville North Hopkins High School and Hopkins County Central High School Swim Programs
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It is recommended the Board approve to accept donation of Swim Equipment from SWIM LLC for Madisonville North Hopkins High School and Hopkins County Central High School Swim Programs.

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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 July 14, 2025.

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7. 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 61.815, which meets the requirements for holding Closed Session and the exceptions to Open Meetings, according to KRS 61.810, subsection (1)b, to discuss the acquisition of property or future sale of property, and subsection (1)c, discussion of proposed or pending litigation.

 

Recommended Motion

Approval to enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810, It was moved by ________, second by ________, that the board enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.815, which meets the requirements for holding Closed Session and the exceptions to Open Meetings, according to KRS 61.810, subsection (1)b, to discuss the acquisition of property or future sale of property, and subsection (1)c, discussion of proposed or pending litigation,

8. 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,

9. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates

Monday, August 18, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, September 8, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, September 22, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, October 20, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, November 3, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, November 17, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, December 15, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.

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

Recommended Motion

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