Hopkins County
November 03, 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
Lyndi Sneed, Secretary, Southside Elementary School

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL
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
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 October 20, 2025, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of November 2025.

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

1. Employee #6552, Teacher, JMMS, Begin FMLA on November 24, 2025, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks.
2. Employee #6619, Teacher, HES, Begin FMLA on November 24, 2025, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks.
3. Employee #8553, Custodian, PES, Begin FMLA on October 24, 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.    HCCHS, JROTC, Union City, TN, November 13, 2025, curriculum in action. Travel by school bus.
2.    HCCHS, Cheer, Lexington, KY, November 14-15, 2025, competition. Travel by school bus.
3.    HCCHS, Girls Basketball, Washington, KY, December 19-22, 2025, games. Travel by school vehicle.
4.    HCCHS, Boys Basketball, Paducah, KY, December 19-22, 2025, games. Travel by school bus.
5.    HCCHS, Girls Basketball, Scottsville, KY, December 27-29, 2025, games. Travel by school vehicle.
6.    HCCHS, Boys Basketball, Franklin, KY, December 29-30, 2025, games. Travel by school bus.
7.    HCCHS, Cross Country, Lexington, KY, October 31-November 1, 2025, state competition. Travel by
       school vehicle.
8.    MNHHS, Swim, Evansville, IN, November 15, 2025, competition. Travel by school bus.
9.    MNHHS, Boys Basketball, Albany, KY, December 19-21, 2025, games. Travel by school vehicle.
10.  MNHHS, Girls Basketball, Scottsville, KY, December 27-30, 2025, games. Travel by school bus.
11.  MNHHS, Boys Basketball, Nicholasville, KY, December 28-30, 2025, games. Travel by school vehicle.
12.  MNHHS, Chorus, Louisville, KY to Orlando, FL, April 16-20, 2026, choral festival. Travel by school bus 
       to airport and then on-site bus in Florida.
13.  MNHHS, Girls Soccer, Gatlinburg, TN, August 28-30, 2026, games. Travel by school bus.
14.  SHMS, Football, Evansville, IN, December 20, 2025, watch game. Travel by school bus.
15.  WBES, 5th Grade, Evansville, IN, November 7, 2025, UE education day. 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, LLC, $2,010.00, engineering services for the new central
    board office renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
2. Thermal Balance, Inc., $715.00, testing services for the new central board office renovation, to be paid
    from BG23-121.

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, Raising Hope, undetermined amount,  proceeds will be used for programs in the
    farming community.

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

1. HCCTC, Business Department, Coffee Shop, proceeds will be used to support business students, FBLA, and
    SkillsUSA.
2. HCCTC, Student Council, T-shirt Sales, proceeds will be used to purchase a mascot costume.
3. JSES, Library, Chair Raffle, proceeds will be used for the library program.
4. JSES, Civic Club, Pajama Day, proceeds will be used for the civic club students.
5. JSES, Civic Club, Hat Day proceeds will be used for civic club students.
6. JSES, Civic Club, Tattoo, proceeds will be used for civic club students.
7. JSES, Civic Club, Slouchy/Comfy Days, proceeds will be used for civic club students.

5.G. Approval of the Final SBDM Allocation for the 2025-2026 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve of the Final SBDM Allocation for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Attachments
5.H. Approval of Change Order 1 for DPO 45 for the Southside Elementary School Renovation and Addition Project BG23-030
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It is recommended the Board approve of Change Order 1 for DPO 45 for the Southside Elementary School Renovation and Addition Project BG23-030.

Attachments
5.I. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Surpass Behavioral Health Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Provider for the 2025-2026 School Year
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It is recommended the Board Approve of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Surpass Behavioral Health Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Provider for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Attachments
5.J. Approval of the District Advanced Coursework Plan
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It is recommended the Board approve of the District Advanced Coursework Plan.

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5.K. Approval of Contract with Murray State University for Social Work Field Experience for the 2025-2026 School Year
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It is recommended the Board Approve of Contract with Murray State University for Social Work Field Experience for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Attachments
5.L. Approval to Declare District Vehicle as Surplus
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It is recommended the Board Declare District Vehicle as Surplus.

2008 Ford Expedition, Vin Number #1FMFU15548LA59812, Mileage 146,087

5.M. Approval to Advertise for Bids on the Surplus District Vehicle
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It is recommended the Board approve to Advertise for Bids on the Surplus District Vehicle.

2008 Ford Expedition, Vin Number #1FMFU15548LA59812, Mileage 146,087

5.N. Approval to Advertise for Bids on a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom 4x4 Crew Cab Pick Up Truck for the District Transportation Department
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It is recommended the Board approve  to Advertise for Bids on a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Custom 4x4 Crew Cab Pick Up Truck for the District Transportation Department.

5.O. Approval to Accept Quote with One to One Plus for the District Technology and Maintenance Department For Helpdesk Resources
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It is recommended the Board  Accept Quote with One to One Plus for the District Technology and Maintenance Department for Helpdesk Resources.

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 October 20, 2025.

Attachments
6.B. Any Other Old/or New Business
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6.B.1. Second Reading of School Calendar Option for the 2026-2027 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve Second Reading of School Calendar Option for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Attachments
Recommended Motion

It is recommended the Board approve Second Reading of School Calendar Option for the 2026-2027 School Year,

7. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates

Monday, November 17, 2025, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, December 15, 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 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,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,

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 November 17, 2025.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on November 17, 2025,