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1.
CALL TO ORDER
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.
Board members will lead the pledge to the flag.
1.B.
Adoption of Agenda
It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board approve the agenda as outlined.
Approval of the agenda as outlined
2.
STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND/OR RECOGNITION
2.A.
Superintendent and Staff
Dr. Damon Fleming, Superintendent
Great Futures Start Here Award
Ben Prevette, Teacher, Hopkins County Central High School
Matt Bell, Director of Athletics and Special Programs
Fall Sports Athletes of the Year
Dr. Tim Roy, Director of Secondary Instruction
PBIS Fidelity Recognition for the 2024-2025 School Year
Jason Clark, Assistant Superintendent, Teaching & Learning
2024-2025 HCS Kentucky Accountability and Assessment Results
3.
STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A.
School Calendar
NO SCHOOL
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, 2026, No School
April 6-10 2026, Spring Break
May 19, 2026, Election Day
CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
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
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)
It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board approve the consent items as listed.
Approval of the listed consent items
5.A.
Approval of Minutes, Bills, and Salaries
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of November 17, 2025, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of December 2025.
5.B.
Approval of Treasurer's Report
It is recommended the Board approve the Treasurer's report for the month of November 2025.
5.C.
Approval of Leaves of Absence
It is recommended the Board approve the following leaves of absence.
1. Employee #7710, Teacher, BSMS, return to work on 11/6/2025.
2. Employee #8379, School Psychologist, JMMS, return to work on 11/19/2025.
3. Employee #8411, Teacher, SSES, begin FMLA on 1/18/2026, not to exceed 12(twelve) weeks.
4. Employee #4785, Mental Health Counselor, SSES, begin intermittent FMLA on 11/7/2025, not to exceed
12(twelve) weeks.
5. Employee #7577, Teacher, SSES, return to work on 12/1/2025.
6. Employee #4137, Custodian, BSMS, resigning 12/31/2025, not returning to work from FMLA.
7. Employee #6726, Custodian, SHMS, return to work on 01/05/2026.
8. Employee #6042, Bus Driver, extended disability leave starts on 12/10/2025.
5.D.
Approval of Out of District/Overnight Trips
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, Band, Martin, TN, Monday, January 22 - Wednesday, January 24, 2026, Honor Band. Travel by
school vehicle.
2. HCCHS, Band, Murray, KY, Tuesday, February 26 - Thursday, February 28, 2026, Quad State Honor
Band. Travel by school vehicle.
3. HCCHS, Culinary, Orlando, FL Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6, 2026, culinary experience. Travel by
school bus to airport and shuttle service in Florida.
4. MNHHS, Girls Basketball, Oakland City, IN, Saturday, January 3, 2026, game. Travel by school bus.
5. MNHHS, Chorus, Louisville, KY, Wednesday, February 4 - Thursday, February 5, 2026, KMEA State.
Travel by school vehicle.
6. MNHHS, Culinary, Orlando, FL, Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6, 2026, culinary experience. Travel by
school bus to the airport, and shuttle service in Florida.
7. MNHHS, Softball, Pigeon Forge, TN, Sunday, April 5 - Tuesday, April 7, 2026, games. Travel by school
vehicle.
8. SHMS, Robotics, Lexington, KY, Thursday, April 23 - Friday, April 24, 2026, competition. Travel by school
bus.
5.E.
Approval of Payment of Invoice(s)
It is recommended the Board approve to pay the following invoice(s).
1. Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc, $1,002.00, engineering services for the new
central board office renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
2. LE Gregg Associates, $5,992.60, geotechnical exploration for Southside/South Hopkins Middle School
renovation project, to be paid from BG23-030.
3. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $2,701.13, professional services for the Southside/South Hopkins
Middle School renovation project, to be paid from BG23-030.
4. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $8,006.83, professional services for the new central board office
renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
5. Construction Specialties, Inc, $7,600.32, wall supplies for the new central board office renovation, to
be paid from BG23-121.
6. Garmong Construction, $310,833.07, construction services for the new central board office renovation,
to be paid from BG23-121.
7. Meuth Construction Supply Inc, $7,428.00, concrete for the new central board office renovation, to be
paid from BG23-121.
8. Danco Construction, $373,586.00, construction services for the Southside/South Hopkins Middle
School renovation project, to be paid from BG23-030.
9. Dubois County Block & Brick, Inc, $13,308.60, block for the Southside/South Hopkins Middle School
renovation project, to be paid from BG23-030.
10. Winsupply, $35,015.34, plumbing fixtures for the Southside/South Hopkins Middle School renovation
project, to be paid from BG23-030.
11. Mid South Prestress LLC, $179,867.00, precast for the Southside/South Hopkins Middle School
renovation project, to be paid from BG23-030.
12. Meuth Construction Supply, $19,573.00, concrete for the Southside/South Hopkins Middle School
renovation project, to be paid from BG23-030.
13. Thermal Balance, Inc, $780.00, testing services for the new central board office renovation, to be paid
from BG23-121.
5.F.
Approval to Apply for Grants
It is recommended the Board approve for schools to apply for grant(s).
1. District-Wide, Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission Prevention Grant, amount undetermined,
to be used for prevention-focused efforts addressing SUD/OUD use in youth.
5.G.
Approval of School Activity Fundraiser(s)
It is recommended the Board approve the following activity fundraiser(s).
1. SSES, Budget Committee, World's Finest Candy Bars, proceeds will be used for student activities,
assembly opportunities, student rewards and Ron Clark items.
5.H.
Approval of 5 (Five) Year Contract with Edmentum
It is recommended the Board approve a five (5) year contract with Edmentum to begin July 2026. Edmentum is an online education program which includes credit recovery.
5.I.
Approval to Increase Adult Meal Prices and Holiday/Special Meal Prices per USDA Requirements
It is recommended the Board approve to Increase Adult meal prices and Holiday/Special meals prices per USDA Requirements, effective January 1, 2026.
Adult meal will increase from $4.85 to $5.00.
Holiday/Special meal will increase from $6.00 to $7.00.
5.J.
Approval of Smart Snacks a la carte Items and Price List
It is recommended the Board approve Smart Snacks a la carte items and price list.
5.K.
Approval to Award Bid for Surplus Vehicle
It is recommended the Board approve to award bid on surplus vehicle,
2008 Ford Expedition, Vin Number #1FMFU15548LA59812, Mileage 146,087- Jerry Russ, highest bid amount
of $1,577.00.
5.L.
Approval of Shortened School Day/Week for Students with Disabilities
It is recommended the Board approve shortened school day/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.M.
Approval of Client Service Agreement with Soliant Health LLC for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
It is recommended the Board approve Client Service Agreement with Soliant Health LLC, for Deaf and Hard of Hearing services.
5.N.
Approval of Change Order 4 for the New Central Board Office Project BG23-121
It is recommended the Board approve Change Order 4 for the New Central Board Office Project BG23-121.
5.O.
Approval of Survey Proposal from BFW Engineering for the Hopkins County Field Turf and Track Improvements Project BG26-232
It is recommended the Board approve Survey Proposal from BFW Engineering for the Hopkins County Field Turf and Track Improvements Project BG26-232.
6.
STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A.
Personnel
Review of personnel changes that have been made by the Superintendent since November 17, 2025.
7.
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.
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.
8.
OPEN SESSION
It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board return to Open Session.
Motion to return to OPEN SESSION,
9.
BOARD CALENDAR
Review Board Meeting Dates
Monday, January 12, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, January 26, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, March 9, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, March 23, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, April 20, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, May 4, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, May 18, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, June 1, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, June 15, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on January 12, 2026.
Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on January 12, 2026,
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