Hopkins County
September 22, 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 

Great Futures Start Here Award
Kirsten Mendoza, Teacher at James Madison Middle School

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL
October 6-10, 2025, Fall Break
November 26-28, 2025, Thanksgiving
December 22-31, 2025, Christmas Break
January 1, 2026, New Year's Day 
January 2, 2026, No School
January 19, 2026, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 16, 2026, President's Day
March 13, 2026, No School
April 3-10 2026, Spring Break
May 19, 2026, Election Day

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
October 10, 2025, Fall Break
November 26, 2025, Close at noon
November 27-28, 2025, Thanksgiving
December 23, 2025, Close at noon
December 24-26, 2025, Christmas Break
December 31, 2025, Close at noon
January 1-2, 2026, New Year's Day
January 19, 2026, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
April 10, 2026, Spring Break
May 25, 2026, Memorial Day

 

4. COMMUNICATION
4.A. Public Comment
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Hopkins County Board of Education Policy 01.421 states:
Public comments will be allowed at regular meetings only if the topic is regarding an agenda item. Persons wishing to address the Board must first be recognized by the chairperson. Persons who wish to address an agenda item need to submit the Public Comments Form by noon on the day of the meeting to request to speak at the meeting that evening.
 

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 September 8, 2025, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of September 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 August 2025.

Attachments
5.C. Approval of Leaves of Absence
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It is recommended the Board approve the following leaves of absence.

1. Employee #6941, Teacher, MNHHS, begin FMLA effective August 12, 2025, not to exceed 
    twelve (12) weeks.
2. Employee #6941, Teacher, MNHHS, return to work on September19, 2025. 
2. Employee #7710, Teacher, BSMS, Amend FMLA leave, start date from September 29, 2025 to
    September 23, 2025, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks.
3. Employee #8170, Teacher, JSES, begin FMLA on October 16, 2025, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks. 

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, Dance Team, Louisville, KY, November 14-15, 2025, Competition. Travel by school bus.
2. JMMS, 7th Grade, Evansville, IN, October 28, 2025, Thunderbolt Education Day. Travel by school bus.
3. JMMS, KYA, Louisville, KY, December 3-5, 2025, KYA Conference. Travel by school bus and school vehicle.
4. PES, 4th Grade, Evansville, IN, October 28, 2025, Thunderbolt Education Day. Travel by school bus.
5. MNHHS, Boys Golf, Lexington, KY, September 12-13, 2025, Tournament. Travel by school vehicle.
6. SHMS, 8th Grade, Evansville, IN, October 3, 2025, Reward trip. Travel by school bus.
7. SHMS, 7th Grade, Evansville, IN, December 19, 2025, Reward trip. Travel by school bus.
8. SHMS, 6th Grade, Evansville, IN, March 27, 2026, Reward trip. 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, $4,003.42, professional services for the new central board
      office renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
2.   LE Gregg Associates, $12,741.55, geotechnical services for the new Southside/South Middle
      renovation, to be paid from BG23-030. 
3.   Danco Construction, $57,631.20, construction on new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from
      BG22-408.
4.   Connor Sports Flooring, $33,330.00, flooring for the new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid from
      BG22-408.
5.   Jaypro Sports, Inc., $82,504.64, sports supplies for the new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid
      from BG22-408.
6.   Sheridan Seating, Inc., $40.00, bleachers supplies for the new high school auxiliary gyms, to be paid
      from BG22-408.  
7.   Federal Fire and Security, LLC, $30,160.00, fire alarm system for the new high school auxiliary gyms,
      to be paid from BG22-408.
8.   Danco Construction, $249,472.08, construction services for the Southside/South Middle renovation, to
      be paid from BG23-030.
9.   Meuth Construction, $16,125.00, concrete for the Southside/South Middle renovation, to be paid from
      BG23-030.
10. Mills Supply Company, $96,455.72, rebar for the Southside/South Middle renovation, to be paid from
      BG23-030.
11. RL Craig, $43,075.07, kitchen supplies for the Southside/South Middle renovation, to be paid from
      BG23-030.
12. Architectural Sales, $3,732.95, hardware for the Southside/South Middle renovation, to be paid from
      BG23-030.
13. Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc, $1,580.25, engineering for new central board
      office renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
14. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $6,689.08, professional services for the new high school auxiliary
      gyms, to be paid from BG22-408.
15. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $29,411.79, professional services for the South Side/South Middle
      renovation, to be paid from BG23-030.

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. HCDT, KECSAC PD Stipend Grant, amount undetermined, proceeds will be used for professional
    development national events.

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

1. BSMS, Library, Fall/Spring Scholastic Book Fair, proceeds will be used for library books and materials.
2. WBES, PTO, Fall Festival Pick a Date Calendar, proceeds will be used for playground updates.

5.H. Approval of YMCA Pool Usage Agreement for the 2025-2026 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve of YMCA Pool Usage Agreement for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Attachments
5.I. Approval of the 2025-2026 HCS Calendar Committee
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It is recommended the Board approve of the 2025-2026 HCS Calendar Committee.

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5.J. Approval of the Revised BG1 for the Fire Pump Project BG23-278
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It is recommended the Board approve of the Revised BG1 for the Fire Pump Project BG23-278.

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5.K. Approval of Change Order #2 for the New Central Office Renovation Project BG23-121
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It is recommended the Board approve Change Order #2 for the New Central Office Renovation project BG23-121.

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5.L. Approval of Change Order #3 for the New Central Office Renovation Project BG23-121
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It is recommended the Board approve of Change Order #3 for the New Central Office Renovation Project BG23-121.

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5.M. Approval of Traceable Communication System Odysseyware for Students that attend Hopkins County Day Treatment
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It is recommended the Board approve of Traceable Communication System Odysseyware for students that attend Hopkins County Day Treatment.

5.N. Approval to Accept Quote for Insurance for Excess Abuse Liability Insurance
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It is recommended the Board approve to accept quote for insurance from HUB International Mid-South for Excess Abuse Liability Insurance.

Attachments
5.O. Approval to Purchase Red Rover Absence Management System
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It is recommended the Board approve to Purchase Red Rover Absence Management System for the District.

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6. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A. Finance
6.A.1. Approval of the 2025-2026 Working Budget as Presented
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It is recommended the Board approve of the 2025-2026 Working Budget as presented.

Attachments
Recommended Motion

It is recommended the Board approve of the 2025-2026 Working Budget as presented,

6.B. Personnel
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Review of personnel changes that have been made by the Superintendent since September 8, 2025.

Attachments
7. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates

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.

 

After a short break, the Board will move into a work session.  No action will be taken.

 

 


8. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on October 20, 2025.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on October 20, 2025,