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1.
CALL TO ORDER
Nicholas Foster, 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
Damon Fleming, Ed. D, Superintendent
Great Futures Start Here Award
Bryana Dulin, Teacher, Browning Springs Middle School
Matt Bell, Director of Athletics and Special Programs
Alex Ray, Hopkins County Central High School, KHSAA Regional Swim Champion in the 100 yard Butterfly
Addison Howard, Madisonville North Hopkins High School, KHSAA Regional Swim Champion in the 100 yard
backstroke and 200-yard individual medley
Sy Soriano, Madisonville North Hopkins High School, KHSAA Regional Swim Champion and record-setter in
200 yard freestyle.
Browning Springs Dance Team WKAC Champions
Theresa Jones of Alford, Nance & Jones, LLP
2024-2025 Financial Statement Audit
Construction Update
Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC.
Employee of the Year Nominations for 2025-2026
* Teacher of the Year
* Administrator of the Year
* Classified Support Services
* Facilities Management
* Food Service
* Transportation
* Secretary of the Year
* Central Office Employee of the Year
3.
STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A.
School Calendar
NO SCHOOL
March 13, 2026, No School
April 3, 2026, No School
April 6-10, 2026, Spring Break
May 19, 2026, Election Day
CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
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 January 23, 2026, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of February 2026.
5.B.
Approval of Treasurer's Report
It is recommended the Board approve the Treasurer's report for the month of January 2026.
5.C.
Approval of Leaves of Absence
It is recommended the Board approve the following leaves of absence.
1. Employee #8623, Teacher, SHMS, Military Leave, Kentucky National Guard 1/23/26 - 1/29/26 & 2/6/2026.
2. Employee #5029, Teacher, HCCHS, Extended Disability Leave starting 1/12/2026.
3. Employee #8761, Cook/Baker, PES, Extended Disability Leave starting 1/7/2026.
4. Employee #8252, Instructional Assistant, GES, Extended Disability Leave starting 4/7/2026.
5. Employee #5993, Teacher, MNHHS, FMLA Intermittent Leave starting on 2/11/2026, not to exceed
3 (three) weeks.
6. Employee #4579, Teacher, HCCHS, FMLA Intermittent Leave starting 1/26/2026, not to exceed 12 (twelve)
weeks.
7. Employee #8547, Teacher, MNHHS, FMLA Leave starting 3/16/2026, not to exceed 12 (twelve) weeks.
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, FFA, Nashville, TN, Friday, February 13, 2026, NWTF Convention. Travel by school bus.
2. HCCHS, Band, Martin, TN, Monday, February 16, 2026, music auditions. Travel by school vehicle.
3. HCCHS, Dance, Frankfort, KY, Friday, February 20, 2026- Saturday, February 21, 2026, KDCO
competition. Travel by school bus.
4. HCCHS, BETA, Lexington, KY, Wednesday, March 4, 2026- Friday, March 6, 2026, KY BETA Convention.
Travel by school vehicle.
5. JMMS, Band, Richmond, KY, Thursday, March 5, 2026- Saturday, March 7, 2026, KMEA All-State. Travel
by school vehicle.
6. JSES, 4th & 5th Grade, Clarksville, TN, Monday, May 18, 2026, end of year reward. Travel by school bus.
7. MNHHS, Winter Guard, Mt. Juliet, TN, Saturday, February 7, 2026, competition. Travel by school bus
8. MNHHS, Swim, Lexington, KY, Thursday, February 19, 2026 - Saturday, February 21, 2026, state
competition. Travel by school bus.
9. MNHHS, Boys & Girls Tennis, Huntsville, AL, Thursday, March 5, 2026 - Saturday, March 7, 2026,
competition. Travel by school vehicle.
5.E.
Approval of Payment of Invoice(s)
It is recommended the Board approve to pay the following invoice(s).
1. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $8,103.38, professional services for the Hopkins County
Southside Elementary School Renovation and Addition Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
2. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $8,006.82, professional services for the Hopkins County New
Central Board Office Renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
3. Garmong Construction Services, $115,350.96, construction services for the Hopkins County New
Central Board Office Renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
4. Architectural Sales, $47,681.54, hardware supplies for the Hopkins County New Central Board Office
Renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
5. Midwest Specialties, LLC, $2,185.00, visual display items for the Hopkins County New Central Board
Office Renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
6. Rexel USA, Inc, $60,910.00, lights for the Hopkins County New Central Board Office Renovation, to be
paid from BG23-121.
7. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, $2,701.12, professional services for the Hopkins County
Southside Elementary School Renovation and Addition Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
8. Fortiline Waterworks, $9.29, supplies for the Hopkins County Auxiliary Gyms Project, to be paid from
BG22-408.
9. Trane Company, $19,903.99, HVAC equipment for the Hopkins County Auxiliary Gyms Project, to be
paid from BG22-408.
10. Diskey Architectural Signage, Inc, $16,265.00, signage for the Hopkins County Auxiliary Gyms Project,
to be paid from BG22-408.
11. Sherwin Williams, $155.11, painting supplies for the Hopkins County Auxiliary Gyms Project, to be paid
from BG22-408.
12. Scotty's Contracting & Stone LLC, $35.83, aggregate for the Hopkins County Auxiliary Gyms Project, to
be paid from BG22-408.
5.F.
Approval to Apply for Grants
It is recommended the Board approve for schools to apply for grant(s).
1. District Wide, KAECE Mini-Grant, Preschool, amount undetermined, proceeds will be used to support
learning and development of children, birth - 5 years of age.
2. HCCHS, FFA, Kentucky Department of Agriculture Development Fund, 50/50 match, $7,500.00, proceeds
will be used to construct a high fence for the garden.
3. MNHHS, FFA, Kentucky Beef Network, BQCA Mini Grant, $250.00 (non-matching), proceeds will be used for
training for students to receive industry certifications.
4. PES, Courtyard of Curiosity, Roller Skating Foundation Association Grant, up to $1,000.00, proceeds will be
used for field trip focusing on STEM connections.
5.G.
Approval of School Activity Fundraiser(s)
It is recommended the Board approve the following activity fundraiser(s).
1. GES, Academic Team, Wally T-shirt/Sweatshirt, proceeds will be used for the academic team.
2. JSES, 4H, Mascot Photo, proceeds will be used for the Civic Club 4H trip to Washington, D.C.
5.H.
Approval of Shortened School Day/Week for Students with Disabilities
It is recommended the Board approve Shortened School Day/Week for Students with Disabilities.
5.I.
Approval to Declare Outdated English TPA School Books as Surplus at Hopkins County Central High School
It is recommended the Board approve to declare outdated English TPA school books as surplus at Hopkins County Central High School.
5.J.
Approval of Student Accident Insurance Renewal with Roberts Insurance and Investments for the 2026-2027 School Year
It is recommended the Board approve Student Accident Insurance Renewal with Roberts Insurance and Investments for the 2026-2027 School Year.
5.K.
Approval of Placement Agreement with Western Governors Univeristy for Educator Programs
It is recommended the Board approve of Placement Agreement with Western Governors University for Educator Programs.
5.L.
Approval of Tentative 2026-2027 SBDM Allotment per School
It is recommended the Board approve the Tentative 2026-2027 SBDM Allotment per School.
5.M.
Approval of the 2024-2025 Financial Statement Audit
It is recommended the Board approve the 2024-2025 Financial Statement Audit.
5.N.
Approval to Advertise for Bids on a Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab Custom or Work PickUp Truck for the District Maintenance Department
It is recommended the Board approve to Advertise for Bids on a Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab custom or work pickup truck for the District Maintenance Department.
5.O.
Approval of Change Order #6 for the South Hopkins School Project BG23-030
It is recommended the Board approve Change Order #6 for the South Hopkins School Project BG23-030.
5.P.
Approval of Change Order #7 for the South Hopkins School Project BG23-030
It is recommended the Board approve Change Order #7 for the South Hopkins School Project BG23-030.
5.Q.
Approval of Change Order #6 for the New Central Office Renovation Project BG23-121
It is recommended the Board approve Change Order #6 for the New Central Office Renovation Project BG23-121.
5.R.
Approval of Change Order #7 for the New Central Office Renovation Project BG23-121
It is recommended the Board approve Change Order #7 for the New Central Office Renovation Project BG23-121.
5.S.
Approval of Proposal with Tencate for the Hopkins County Field Turf and Track Improvements Project BG26-232
It is recommended the Board approve the proposal with Tencate for the Hopkins County Field Turf and Track Improvements project BG26-232.
5.T.
Approval of Financial Engagement Contract with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc.
It is recommended that the Board approve financial engagement contract with Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated to serve as financial advisor for the issuance of bonds in connection with Hopkins County Field Turf and Track Improvement 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 January 23, 2026.
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, 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, 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 March 9, 2026.
Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on March 9, 2026,
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