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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
Maranda Steele, Speech CIA, Hanson and Grapevine Elementary
Matt Bell, Director of Athletics and Special Programs
Recognize SHMS Girl's 8th Grade Basketball WKAC Champions
SBDM Reports
High Schools
Mike Zimmer- HCCHS
Alaina Lancaster- HCCTC
Nathan Howton - HCDT/HCA
Adam Harris - MNHHS
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 February 17, 2026, board meeting and March 2, 2026, special called work session, and the bills and salaries for the month of March 2026.
5.B.
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, March 13, 2026 & April 17,
2026.
2. Employee #8257, Instructional Assistant, GES, Extended Disability Leave starting February 24, 2026.
3. Employee #6619, Teacher, HES, Return to Work on March 2, 2026, from FMLA.
4. Employee #7173, Teacher, WHS, FMLA starting March 25, 2026, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks.
5. Employee #4211, School Secretary, HCDT, FMLA starting January 23, 2026, not to exceed twelve (12)
weeks.
6. Employee #8107, Teacher, HES, FMLA starting March 2, 2026, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks.
7. Employee #5658, Teacher, HCCHS, FMLA starting February 23, 2026, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks.
8. Employee #8761, Cook/Baker, PES, Return to Work on March 2, 2026.
9. Employee #7894, Cook/Baker, SES, Extended Disability Leave starting February 13, 2026.
5.C.
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, Union City, TN, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Tour exhibits for agricultural education. Travel
by school bus.
2. HCCHS, Academic Team, Louisville, KY, Friday, March 20, 2026 - Saturday, March 21, 2026, state
competition. Travel by school vehicle.
3. HCCTC, TSA Students, Louisville, KY, Monday, March 16, 2026 - Wednesday, March 18, 2026, state
competition. Travel by school vehicle.
4. HCCTC, Skills USA, Louisville, KY, Monday, March 30, 2026 - Thursday, April 2, 2026, state
competition. Travel by school bus.
5. HCCTC, Automotive Students, Princeton, IN, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, plant tour. Travel by school
bus.
6. JSES, Archery, Louisville, KY, Friday, March 13, 2026- Saturday, March 14, 2026, state competition
Travel by school bus.
7. JMMS/BSMS, Academic Team, Louisville, KY, Friday, March 20, 2026 - Saturday, March 21, 2026, state
competition. Travel by school bus.
8. MNHHS, Dance, Frankfort, KY, Friday, February 20, 2026- Saturday, February 21, 2026, state
competition. Travel by school vehicle.
9. MNHHS, Powerlifting, Rockport, IN, Saturday, March 14, 2026, competition. Travel by school bus.
10. MNHHS, FCCLA, Louisville, KY, Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - Friday, March 27, 2026, state competition.
Travel by school vehicle.
11. MNHHS, Academic Team, Louisville, KY, Friday, March 20, 2026 - Saturday, March 21, 2026, state
academic meet. Travel by school vehicle.
12. WBES, 5th Grade, Evansville, IN, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, reward trip. Travel by school bus.
13. WHS, 8th Grade, Santa Claus, IN, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, end of year trip. Travel by school bus.
5.D.
Approval of KETS Payment of Invoice(s)
It is recommended the Board pay the following invoices from Kentucky Technology Trust Fund (KETS).
1. Encore, $96,170.43, District Wide, Servers for Virtual Environment.
5.E.
Approval of Payment of Invoice(s)
It is recommended the Board approve to pay the following invoice(s).
1. Thermal Balance, $650.00, testing and balance service for the New Central Office renovation project,
to be paid from BG23-121.
2. LE Gregg Associates, $6,172.85, geotechnical exploration services for the Southside/South Middle
School renovation project, to be paid from BG23-030.
3. Compass Security Solutions, $21,032.00, network security for the New Central Office renovation
project, to be paid from BG23-121.
4. Compass Security Solutions, $1,403.71, network security for the New Central Office renovation
project, to be paid from BG23-121.
5. Kerr Workplace Solutions, $30,475.46, storage/filing system for the New Central Office renovation
project to be paid from BG23-121.
6. Garmong Construction, $280,041.37, construction services for the New Central Office renovation
project, to be paid from BG23-121.
7. Louisville Tile Distributors, Inc, $9,500.00, ceramic tile for the New Central Office renovation project,
to be paid from BG23-121.
8. Midwest Specialties, LLC, $6,190.00, restroom accessories for the New Central Office renovation
project, to be paid from BG23-121.
9. Evapar, Inc, $62,600.00, Generac generators for the New Central Office renovation project, to be paid
from BG23-121.
10. Danco Construction, $84,336.92, construction services for the New Southside/South Hopkins
renovation, to be paid from BG23-030.
11. Carter Waters LLC, $31,077.89, wire mesh for the New Southside/South Hopkins renovation, to be
paid from BG23-030.
12. Architectural Sales, $7,984.71, metal hardware for the New Southside/South Hopkins renovation, to
be paid from BG23-030.
13. Mak Steel Servies, LLC, $85,000.00, structural steel for the New Southside/South Hopkins renovation
to be paid from BG23-030.
14. Winsupply, $16,259.62, plumbing fixtures for the New Southside/South Hopkins renovation project, to
be paid from BG23-030.
15. Cole Lumber, $10,534.40, lumber supplies for the New Southside/South Hopkins renovation project,
to be paid from BG23-030.
16. Dubois County Block and Brick, Inc, $8,606.40, block for the New Southside/South Hopkins
renovation project, to be paid from BG23-030.
17. Mills Supply Company, $48,249.40, rebar for the New Southside/South Hopkins renovation project, to
be paid from BG23-030.
18. Meuth Construction Supply, $22,054.00, concrete for the New Southside/South Hopkins renovation
project, to be paid from BG23-030.
5.F.
Approval of School Activity Fundraiser(s)
It is recommended the Board approve the following activity fundraiser(s).
1. WBES, PTO, Little Caesars, proceeds will be used to support staff and students.
5.G.
Approval of Shortened School Day/Week for Students with Disabilities
It is recommended the Board approve of Shortened School Day/Week for students with Disabilities.
5.H.
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Hopkins County Health Department and Hopkins County Schools for a Suicide Prevention Program and Assessment at West Hopkins School
It is recommended the Board approve Memorandum of Understanding between the Hopkins County Health Department and Hopkins County Schools for a Suicide Prevention Program and Assessment at West Hopkins School.
5.I.
Approval of Traceable Communication System Edmentum for Students that attend Hopkins County Schools
It is recommended the Board approve the Traceable Communication System Edmentum for Students that attend Hopkins County Schools.
5.J.
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Western Kentucky University for Professional Education Preparation Partnership
It is recommended the Board approve Memorandum of Understanding with Western Kentucky University for Professional Education Preparation Partnership.
5.K.
Approval to Accept Bids on a Double Sided Message Center Sign at Hanson Elementary School
It is recommended the Board approve to Accept Bids on a Double Sided Message Center Sign at Hanson Elementary School.
5.L.
Approval of FY 2026 KETS Second Offer of Assistance
It is recommended the Board approve the FY 2026 KETS second offer of assistance in the amount of $47,547.00 to be fully matched at the present time.
5.M.
Approval to Accept Bid from Kate Faupel Chevrolet 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 accept the Bid from Kate Faupel Chevrolet on a Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab Custom or Work PickUp Truck for the District Maintenance Department.
5.N.
Approval of the 2025-2026 Graduation Dates
It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 Graduation Dates.
HOPKINS COUNTY SCHOOLS ACADEMY GRADUATION
HCSA Graduation, Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6:00 p.m. at Hopkins County Central High School
MADISONVILLE NORTH HOPKINS GRADUATION
Awards Ceremony, Friday, May 15, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Baccalaureate, Sunday, May 17, 2026, 6:00 p.m. at Victory Church
Graduation, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
HOPKINS COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Baccalaureate, Sunday, May 17, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
Awards Ceremony, Sunday, May 17, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Graduation, Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
5.O.
Approval of the Revised BG1 for the Hopkins County Field Turf and Track Improvements Project BG26-232
It is recommended the Board approve the revised BG1 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 February 17, 2026.
7.
BOARD CALENDAR
Review Board Meeting Dates
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.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on March 23, 2026.
Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on March 23, 2026,
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