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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
Hopkins County Day Treatment Staff- KDE Program of Distinction
Matt Bell, Director of Athletics and Special Programs
BSMS Dance Team
WKAC Champions in Pom and Hip Hop
KDCO Region Best of the Best and Champions in Pom, Hip Hop and Game Day
KDCO State Champions in Game Day
SBDM Reports
Middle Schools
Michael Griffin-BSMS
Matt Melton-JMMS
Jan Richey-SHMS
Eric Stone-WHS
3.
STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A.
School Calendar
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
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, 5:30 p.m.
Awards Ceremony, Sunday, May 17, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
Graduation, Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
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 March 9, 2026, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of March 2026.
5.B.
Approval of Treasurer's Report
It is recommended the Board approve the Treasurer's report for the month of February 2026.
5.C.
Approval of Leaves of Absence
It is recommended the Board approve the following leaves of absence.
1. Employee #8411, Teacher, SES, Return to work from FMLA on March 26, 2026.
2. Employee #8677, Bus Monitor, Transportation, Extended Disability Leave starting on February 17, 2026.
3. Employee #7173, Teacher, WHS, FMLA start date updated to March 18, 2026, not to exceed 12 (twelve)
weeks.
4. Employee #8255, Teacher, MNHHS, Return to Work from FMLA on March 16, 2026.
5. Employee #8882, Custodian, HCCHS, Intermittent Extended Disability Leave starting February 9, 2026.
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. GES, All Students, Evansville, IN, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, PBIS reward. Travel by school bus.
2. HCCHS, 12th Grade, Santa Claus, IN, Thursday, May 14, 2026, reward for students that are career ready.
Travel by school bus.
3. HCCHS, FBLA, Monday, April 27, 2026 - Wednesday, April 29, 2026, state conference. Travel by school
vehicle.
4. HCCTC, FBLA, Monday, April 27, 2026 - Wednesday, April 29, 2026, state conference. Travel by school
vehicle.
5. JMMS, 7th Grade, Evansville, IN, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, PBIS reward. Travel by school bus.
6. MNHHS, 12th Grade, Santa Claus, IN, Thursday, May 14, 2026, reward for students that are career ready.
Travel by school bus.
7. SSES, Kindergarten, Evansville, IN, Thursday, April 2, 2026, trip to learn about animal habitats. 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. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC, $13,505.63, professional services on the Southside/South
Hopkins renovation project, to be paid from BG23-030.
2. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC, $4,003.41, professional services on the New Central Board
Office renovation project, to be paid from BG23-121.
3. Danco Construction, $264,752.44, construction services on the new Southside/South Hopkins
renovation project, to be paid from BG23-030.
4. Meuth Construction, $81,763.26, concrete for the new Southside/South Hopkins renovation project, to
be paid from BG23-030.
5. Dubois County Block & Brick, Inc, $13,339.05, block for the new Southside/South Hopkins renovation
project, to be paid from BG23-030.
6. Winsupply, $546.00, plumbing fixtures for the new Southside/South Hopkins renovation project, to be
paid from BG23-030.
7. Architectural Sales, $8,901.59, framing/hardware for the new Southside/South Hopkins renovation
project, to be paid from BG23-030.
8. Graybar Electric Company, $30,405.01, electrical supplies for the new Southside/South Hopkins
renovation project, to be paid from BG23-030.
5.F.
Approval to Apply for Grants
It is recommended the Board approve for schools to apply for grant(s).
1. Districtwide, Hopkins County Education Foundation Teacher Mini Grant, $500.00, to be used for activities
and resources for curriculum.
5.G.
Approval of School Activity Fundraiser(s)
It is recommended the Board approve the following activity fundraiser(s).
1. WBES, Academic Team, Father/Daughter Dance, proceeds will be used for the academic team.
2. WBES, Admin. Glow Run during School, proceeds will be used for phase 2 to update the school playground.
3. WHS, PTO, VIP Dance, proceeds will be used to support school needs, activities and schoolwide needs
for students.
4. WHS, Media/Library, Scholastic Book Fair, proceeds will be used to purchase new books and literacy
resources for students and the school library.
5.H.
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.I.
Approval of the 2026-2027 Hopkins County Schools Technology Plan
It is recommended the Board approve the 2026-2027 Hopkins County Schools Technology Plan.
5.J.
Approval of RICOH Copier Leases
It is recommended the Board approve the Ricoh Copier Leases.
1. Southside Elementary School, Ricoh IM7000
2. District Maintenance Department, Ricoh IMC320F
5.K.
Approval of the Service Contractor Listing for the 2026-2027 School Year
It is recommended the Board approve the Service Contractor Listing for the 2026-2027 School Year.
5.L.
Approval of Family Resource Youth Service Center (FRYSC) Memorandum of Agreement for the 2026-2028 School Year
It is recommended the Board approve the Family Resource Youth Service Center (FRYSC) Memorandum of Agreement from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2028.
5.M.
Approval of Change Order #9 for the New Central Office Renovation Project BG23-121.
It is recommended the Board approve change order #9 for the New Central Office Renovation project BG23-121.
5.N.
Approval of Change Order #10 for the New Central Office Renovation Project BG23-121.
It is recommended the Board approve change order #10 for the New Central Office Renovation project BG23-121.
5.O.
Approval of Change Order #11 for the New Central Office Renovation Project BG23-121.
It is recommended the Board approve change order #11 for the New Central Office Renovation project BG23-121.
5.P.
Approval to Accept Proposal from HAAS on CNC Vertical Machine for the Hopkins County Career and Technology Center
It is recommended the Board approve the Proposal from HAAS on a CNC Vertical Machine for the Hopkins County Career and Technology Center. The cost is $80,500.00, paid with CTE supplemental funds for the Machine Tool Lab.
6.
STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A.
Personnel
Review of personnel changes that have been made by the Superintendent since March 9, 2026.
6.B.
Any Other Old/or New Business
6.B.1.
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds by the Hopkins County Board of Education and Approving all Other Documents in Connection with the Proposed Bond Issue
It is recommended the Board approve a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds by the Hopkins County Board of Education and Approving all Other Documents in Connection with the Proposed Bond Issue.
It is recommended the Board approve a Resolution Authorizing the Issurance of General Obligation Bonds by the Hopkins County Board of Education and Approving all Other Documents in Connection with the Proposed Bond Issue,
7.
BOARD CALENDAR
Review Board Meeting Dates
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.
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)(f) discussions or hearings which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee, member, or student without restricting that employee's, member's, or student's right to a public hearing if requested. This exception shall not be interpreted to permit discussion of general personnel matters in secret.
Approval to enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810, (1)(f) discussions or hearings which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee, member, or student without restricting that employee's, member's, or student's right to a public hearing if requested. This exception shall not be interpreted to permit discussion of general personnel matters in secret,
9.
OPEN SESSION
It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board return to Open Session.
Motion to return to OPEN SESSION,
10.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on April 20, 2026.
Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on April 20, 2026,
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