Hopkins County
April 20, 2026 5:30 PM
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
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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.
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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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Damon Fleming, Ed. D, Superintendent 

Great Futures Start Here Award
Angela Shoulders, Teacher, Hanson Elementary School

Matt Bell, Director of Athletics and Special Programs
Madeline Stanley - MNHHS, Murray State Quad-State Soloist of the Year

HCCTC SKILLS USA, Regional Champions
Adelyn Cook - 1st place Related Technical Math
Molly Spencer - 1st place 30-Second Elevator Story
Westyn Miles - 1st place Job Skill Demo Open
Lucas Demoss - 1st place Customer Service
Andree Boggess- 1st place Job Skill Demo A
Annie Holmes- 2nd place Job Interview

HCCTC FBLA, Regional Champions
Keeley Peyton, 1st place Job Interview
Annie Holmes, 1st place Advertising

HCCHS Dance Team, UDA National Champions in both Pom and Hip Hop

SBDM Reports
Elementary Schools

GES- Kelcey Postlewait
HES- Matt Beshear
JSES-Julie Vaughn
PES- Amy Clark
SSES- Erika Stark
WBES- Wendy Eaves

Construction Update
Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC.

3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A. School Calendar
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NO SCHOOL
May 19, 2026, Election Day

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
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.

LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
May 21, 2026

CLOSING DAY FOR TEACHERS
May 22, 2026

 

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 March 23, 2026, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of April 2026.

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5.B. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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It is recommended the Board approve the Treasurer's report for the month of March 2026.

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

1. Employee #8252,  GES, Instructional Assistant, Extended Disability leave start date changed to 3/19/26.
2. Employee #8677,  Transportation, Bus Monitor, Extended Disability start date changed to 2/23/2026.
3. Employee #7967, SES, Teacher, FMLA starting 3/26/2026, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks.
4. Employee #8499, HCCHS, Teacher, Return to work from FMLA on 4/20/2026.
5. Employee #5302, HCDT, Teacher, Intermittent FMLA starting 4/15/2026, not to exceed twelve (12)
    weeks.
6. Employee #7426, MNHHS, Teacher, Return to work from FMLA on 4/13/2026.
7. Employee #8607, GES, Teacher, Return to work from Maternity Leave on 4/13/2026.

5.D. 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. BSMS, BETA, Santa Claus, IN, Thursday, May 14, 2026, trip to learn/develop skills in real-world setting.
    Travel by school bus.
2. HCCHS, 11th & 12th Grade, Owensboro, KY, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, reward trip for KSA scores. Travel
    by school bus.
3. HES, 2nd Grade, Evansville, IN, Thursday, May 14, 2026, explore cultures, STEM, and careers. Travel by
    school bus.
4. MNHHS, FBLA, Louisville, KY, Monday, April 27, 2026 - Wednesday, April 29, 2026, State conference. 
    Travel by school vehicle.
5. MNHHS, 12th Grade, Clarksville, TN, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, reward trip. Travel by school bus.
6. SSES, Kindergarten, Evansville, IN, Thursday, April 16, 2026, trip to learn about animal habitats. Travel
    by school bus.
7. WBES, 2nd Grade, Evansville, IN, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, to explore cultures, STEM, and careers.
    Travel by school bus.
8. WHS, Cardinal Scholars Club, Union City, TN, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, explore interactive exhibits. Travel
    by school bus.

5.E. Approval of KETS Payment of Invoice(s)
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It is recommended the Board pay the following invoices from Kentucky Technology Trust Fund (KETS).

1. Encore, $99,600.00, Dell Chromebooks with OS Management Console License.

5.F. Approval of Payment of Invoice(s)
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It is recommended the Board approve to pay the following invoice(s).

1.   Kerr Workplace Solutions, $14,043.86, Datum Track Storage/Filing System for the new Central Office
      Renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.
2.   King's Great Buy, $878.99, kitchen equipment for new Central Office Renovation, to be paid from
      BG23-121.
3.   King's Great Buy, $1,555.95, Refrigerator/Freezer for new Central Office Renovation, to be paid from
      BG23-121.
4.   Sherman Carter Barnhart, $13,505.63, professional services for the Southside/South Hopkins
      Renovation Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
5.   Sherman Carter Barnhart, $4,003.41, professional services for the new Central Office Renovation, to
      be paid from BG23-121.
6.   Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc, $13,325.00, testing, lab and reporting for the new
      Hopkins County High School Field Turf and Track Improvements, to be paid from BG26-232.
7.   Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc, $23,000.00, survey services for the new Hopkins
      County High School Field Turf and Track Improvements, to be paid from BG26-232.
8.   Lee Masonry Products, Inc, $26,311.00, brick and masonry services for the Southside/South Hopkins
      Renovation Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
9.   Dubois County Block & Brick, Inc, $14,696.65, block for the Southside/South Hopkins Renovation 
      Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
10. Winsupply, $182.00, plumbing fixtures for the Southside/South Hopkins Renovation Project, to be paid
      from BG23-030.
11. Carter Water, LLC, $29,810.97, concrete supplies for the Southside/South Hopkins Renovation Project,
      to be paid from BG23-030.
12. Graybar Electric Company, Inc, $37,533.28, electrical supplies for the Southside/South Hopkins
      Renovation Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
13. Meuth Construction Supply, Inc, $58,425.00, concrete for the Southside/South Hopkins Renovation
      Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
14. Danco Construction, $391,611.07, construction services for the new Southside/South Hopkins 
      Renovation Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
15. Anixter, Inc, $866.44, technology for the new Central Office Renovation, to be paid from BG23-121.

5.G. Approval to Apply for Grants
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It is recommended the Board approve for schools to apply for grant(s).

1. HCCHS, Dollar General Literacy Grant, $5,000.00, proceeds will be used for books to update the
    library.
2. PES, Youth Literacy Dollar General Grant, $5,000.00, proceeds will be used for books to update the library
    collection.
3. PES, DonorsChoose project, $4,000.00, proceeds will be used to purchase set of 16 Sphero Indi Coding
    Robot cars and folding code mats.

5.H. Approval of Shortened School Day/Week for Students with Disabilities
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It is recommended the Board approve of Shortened School Day/Week for Students with Disabilities.

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5.I. Approval to Adopt the "Great Futures Start Here" Logo as an Official Logo for the Hopkins County School District
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It is recommended the Board approve to Adopt the "Great Futures Start Here" Logo as an Official Logo for the Hopkins County School District.

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5.J. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between Hopkins County Schools and the UK Next Generation Dual Credit Scholars Network
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It is recommended the Board approve of Memorandum of Agreement between Hopkins County Schools and the UK Next Generation Dual Credit Scholars Network.

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5.K. Approval of Bid from Alvey's Sign for School Sign at Hanson Elementary School
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It is recommended the Board approve bid from Alvey's Sign for School Sign at Hanson Elementary School.

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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 March 23, 2026.

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6.B. Any Other Old/or New Business
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6.B.1. First Reading of Policy Change 09.12 AP.1(Student Enrollment and Homeless/Immigration Status, 09.11(School Attendance Zones),and 09.12(Admission and Attendance)
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It is recommended the Board approve First Reading of Policy Change 09.12 AP.1(Student Enrollment and Homeless/Immigration Status, 09.11(School Attendance Zones), and 09.12(Admission and Attendance).

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Recommended Motion

It is recommended the Board approve First Reading of Policy Change 09.12 AP.1(Student Enrolllment and Homeless/Immigration Status, 09.11(School Attendance Zones), and 09.12(Admission and Attendance),

7. 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 61.810, which meets the requirements for holding CLOSED SESSION and the exceptions to Open Meetings, according to KRS 61.810subsection (1)c, discussion of proposed or pending litigation, and 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.

Recommended Motion

Approval to enter into CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810, (1)c, discussion of proposed or pending litigation, and 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,

8. 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,

9. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates
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. APPROVAL TO ADJOURN REGULAR BOARD MEETING TO MOVE INTO WORK SESSION
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn regular Board Meeting and move into a work session with the regular Board meeting reconvening after work session.

Recommended Motion

It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn regular Board Meeting and move into a work session with the regular Board meeting reconvening after work session,

11. APPROVAL TO RECONVENE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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It is recommended the Board approve to reconvene regular board meeting.

Recommended Motion

It is recommended the Board approve to reconvene regular board meeting,

12. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on May 4, 2026.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on May 4, 2026,