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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
Tyrone Gregory, BSMS, SRO Officer and Football Coach
Matt Bell, Director of Athletics and Special Programs
Recognize South Hopkins Middle School WKEC, 6th and 7th Grade Volleyball Champions
Recognize James Madison Middle School, WKEC, 8th Grade Volleyball Champions
Recognize Winter Sports Athletes of the Year
Recognize Garrett Ball, AARP Grandparent of the Year Essay Contest Winner
3.
STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
3.A.
School Calendar
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
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 April 20, 2026, board meeting and the minutes of April 27, 2026, special called meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of May 2026.
5.B.
Approval of Leaves of Absence
It is recommended the Board approve the following leaves of absence.
1.Employee #7967, Teacher, SES, Return to Work from FMLA on 4/21/2026.
2.Employee #8252, Instructional Assistant, GES, Extended Disability Leave start date updated to 4/15/26,
due to donated days.
3.Employee #5302, Teacher, HCDT, Return to Work from FMLA on 4/28/2026.
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, FCCLA, Evansville, IN, Friday, May 8, 2026, volunteer at a charity house. Travel by school bus.
2. HCCTC, Skills USA, Atlanta, GA, Monday, June 1, 2026 - Friday, June 5, 2026, national competition.
Travel by school bus.
3. MNHHS, FFA, Hardinsburg, KY, Monday, June 15, 2026- Friday, June 19, 2026, FFA camp. Travel by school
vehicle.
4. MNHHS, FFA, Indianapolis, IN, Thursday, June 18, 2026- Sunday, June 21, 2026, national convention.
Travel by school vehicle.
5. WBES, 4th Grade Academic Team, Evansville, IN, Thursday, May 14, 2026, reward trip. Travel by school
bus.
5.D.
Approval of Payment of Invoice(s)
It is recommended the Board approve to pay the following invoice(s).
1. Anixter, Inc, $165.00, technology supplies for the new Central Office Renovation Project, to be paid from
BG23-121.
2. Le Gregg Associates, $14,052.10, geotechnical exploration for the Southside/South Hopkins Renovation
Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
5.E.
Approval to Apply for Grants
It is recommended the Board approve for schools to apply for grant(s).
1. PES, 2026 Growing the Future Intergenerational Garden Grant, $750.00, proceeds will be used to provide
opportunities to the next generation of gardeners.
5.F.
Approval of Agreement with Evansville Association for the Blind for the 2026-2027 School Year
It is recommended the Board approve of Agreement with Evansville Association for the Blind for the 2026-2027 School Year.
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 Annual Memorandum of Agreement with Kentucky Community & Technical College System/Madisonville Community College
It is recommended the Board approve of Annual Memorandum of Agreement with Kentucky Community & Technical College System/Madisonville Community College, effective August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027.
5.I.
Approval of RICOH Copier Leases
It is recommended the Board approve RICOH Copier Leases:
1. Grapevine Elementary School, IM7000
2. Pride Elementary School, IM7000
3. West Hopkins School, IMC4500-RM
4. Browning Springs Middle School, IM7000
5.J.
Approval of 2026-2027 Preschool Calendar
It is recommended the Board approve the 2026-2027 Preschool Calendar.
5.K.
Approval of Distribution of Mary Long Scholarship Fund
It is recommended the Board approve the Distribution of $6,000.00 from the Mary Long Scholarship Fund to be awarded to three (3) students at HCCHS ($2,000.00 per student).
5.L.
Approval of Distribution of Evolved and Wicked Nutrition Scholarship Fund
It is recommended the Board approve the Distribution of $1,000.00 from the Evolved and Wicked Nutrition Scholarship Fund to be awarded to one (1) student at HCCHS.
5.M.
Approval of Distribution of the Bill and Nadean Young Scholarship Fund
It is recommended the Board approve the Distribution of $15,000.00 from the Bill and Nadean Young Scholarship Fund to be awarded to fifteen (15) total students ($1,000.00 per student) – Ten (10) HCCTC students; Three (3) HCCHS students; Two (2) MNHHS students.
5.N.
Approval of Contract with Alford, Nance, and Jones, LLP for the 2025-2026 Financial Statement Audit
It is recommended the Board approve the Contract with Alford, Nance, and Jones, LLP for the 2025-2026 Financial Statement Audit.
6.
STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
6.A.
Personnel
Review of personnel changes that have been made by the Superintendent since April 20, 2026.
6.B.
Any Other Old/or New Business
6.B.1.
Second 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)
It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board approve Second 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).
It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board approve Second 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),
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 61.815, 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, 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
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.
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
It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board approve to reconvene regular board meeting.
It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board approve to reconvene regular board meeting.
12.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on May 18, 2026.
Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on May 18, 2026,
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