Hopkins County
August 17, 2026 5:30 PM CT (6:30 ET)
Hopkins County Regular Board Meeting
1. 5:00PM(CST) TITLE I, II, III, IV PUBLIC FEEDBACK MEETING
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Public Feedback Meeting for Title I, II, III, IV Report will be from 5:00pm-5:30pm.(CST)

2. CALL TO ORDER
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Nicholas Foster, Chair, will call the meeting to order.

2.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.

2.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

3. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS AND/OR RECOGNITION
3.A. Superintendent and Staff
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Damon Fleming, Ed,D. Superintendent 

Great Futures Start Here Award
Jama Cook, Kitchen Manager, Browning Springs Middle School

Recognize Governor's Scholars Program Students, Governor's School for the Arts Students, Governor's School for Entrepreneurs Students, and Commonwealth Honors Academy Students.

Drew Taylor, Chief Information Officer
Annual Data Security Presentation

4. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DIALOGUE, NO ACTION)
4.A. School Calendar
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FIRST DAY FOR PRESCHOOL
August 26, 2026

NO SCHOOL
September 7, 2026, Labor Day

CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED
September 7, 2026, Labor Day

 

5. COMMUNICATION
5.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.
 

6. 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

6.A. Approval of Minutes, Bills, and Salaries
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It is recommended the Board approve the minutes of August 3, 2026, board meeting and the bills and salaries for the month of August 2026.

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

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

1. Employee #6272, Teacher, HCCHS, FMLA starting on 07/23/2026, not to exceed twelve (12) weeks.
2. Employee #8677, Bus Driver, Transportation, Return to Work from extended disability leave on
    07/27/2026.

6.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. MNHHS, FFA, Hardinsburg, KY, Friday, September 11, 2026 - Saturday, September 12, 2026, Rising
    Sun Conference. Travel by school vehicle.
2. MNHHS, FFA, Indianapolis, IN, Wednesday, October 21, 2026 - Friday, October 23, 2026, National
    Convention. Travel by school vehicle.
3. MNHHS, FFA, Lexington, KY, Monday, June 7, 2027 - Friday, June 11, 2027, State Conference. Travel by
    school vehicle.
4. MNHHS, Band, Barren Co, Saturday, October 31, 2026- November 1, 2026, KMEA semifinals. Travel by
    school bus.
5. MNHHS, Volleyball, Owensboro, KY, Friday, August 28, 2026 - Saturday, August 29, 2026, games. Travel
    by school bus.
6. MNHHS, Girls Golf, Paducah, KY,  Friday, August 28, 2026 - Saturday, August 29, 2026, meet. Travel by
    school vehicle.
7. MNHHS, Boys Golf, Lexington, KY, Friday, September 11, 2026 - Sunday, September 13, 2026, meet.
    Travel by school vehicle.

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

1.   Danco Construction, $255,193.22, construction services for the new Southside/South Middle
      Renovation Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
2.   Meuth Construction, $4,222.50, concrete for the new Southside/South Middle Renovation Project, to be
      paid from BG23-030.
3.   Dubois County Block & Brick, Inc, $30,896.30, block for the new Southside/South Middle Renovation
      Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
4.   Winsupply, $8,723.46, plumbing fixtures for the new Southside/South Middle Renovation Project, to be
      paid from BG23-030.
5.   Mak Steel Services, LLC, $32,500.00, structural steel for the new Southside/South Middle Renovation
      Project, to be paid from BG23-030.
6.   L & W Supply, $3,501.40, insulation for the new Southside/South Middle Renovation Project, to be paid
      from BG23-030.
7.   Mapei, $8,960.99, glue for the Hopkins County Turf and Track Improvements Project, to be paid from
      BG26-232.
8.   Hopkins County Stone, $16,215.85, stone for the Hopkins County Turf and Track Improvements
      Project, to be paid from BG26-232.
9.   Meuth Construction Supply, $6,905.00, concrete for the Hopkins County Turf and Track Improvements
      Project, to be paid from BG26-232.
10. Geo Manufacturing, LLC, $33,750.00, pivot cool for the Hopkins County Turf and Track Improvements
      Project, to be paid from BG26-232.
11. Mapei, $11,154.68, glue and seam tape for the Hopkins County Turf and Track Improvements Project,
      to be paid from BG26-232.
12. Hopkins County Stone, $70,689.43, rock material for the Hopkins County Turf and Track Improvements
      Project, to be paid from BG26-232.
13. Meuth Construction, $21,067.00, concrete for the Hopkins County Turf and Track Improvements 
      Project, to be paid from BG26-232.

6.F. Approval of School Activity Fundraiser(s)
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It is recommended the Board approve the following activity fundraiser(s).

1. District participation in Flag Sales, proceeds will benefit Patrick Rudd Foundation.
2. GES, PBIS, Kona Ice, proceeds will be used for PBIS rewards.
3. GES, PTA, Chocolate Bars, proceeds will be used for students at GES.
4. GES, PTA, PTA Memberships, proceeds will be used for students, staff, needed items at GES.
5. GES, PTA, T-Shirt, proceeds will be used for student needs.
6. SES, School Fund, Fall, Spring, Graduation Pictures, proceeds will be used for student and staff needs.
7. SES, Yearbook, Yearbook Sales, proceeds will be used for student and staff needs.
8. WHS, PTO, Concession Stand, proceeds will be used to support schoolwide needs and activities.
9. WHS, Athletics, BSN Online, proceeds will be used to support athletic student needs.

 

6.G. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Christ the King for Tutoring Services through Title I for the 2026-2027 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve Memorandum of Agreement with Christ the King for Tutoring Services through Title I for the 2026-2027 School Year.

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6.H. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children (KECSAC) for the 2026-2027 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve Memorandum of Agreement with Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children (KECSAC) for the 2026-2027 School Year.

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6.I. 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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6.J. Approval of the MOU with Hopkins County Humane Society for Madisonville North Hopkins High School FFA Feline Education
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It is recommended the Board approve MOU with Hopkins County Humane Society for Madisonville North Hopkins High School FFA Feline Education.

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6.K. Approval to Select Steve Faulk to Serve as the Local Board Representative for the Local Planning Committee
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It is recommended the Board approve to select Steve Faulk as the Local Board Representative for the Local Planning Committee.

6.L. Approval of the Superintendent's Professional Growth Plan for 2026-2027 School Year
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It is recommended the Board approve the Superintendent's Professional Growth Plan  for 2026-2027 School Year.

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6.M. Approval to Request Proposals for Engineering Services for the Project with Trane for HVAC Improvements at James Madison Middle School, BG27-069
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It is recommended the Board approve to Request Proposals for Engineering Services for the Project with Trane for HVAC Improvements at James Madison Middle School, BG27-069.

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6.N. Approval of Change Order No. 13 for the New Central Office Renovation Project, BG23-121
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It is recommended the Board approve Change Order No. 13 for the New Central Office Renovation Project, BG23-121.

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7. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (ACTION LIKELY)
7.A. Personnel
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Review of personnel changes that have been made by the Superintendent since August 3, 2026.

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7.B. Any Other Old/or New Business
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7.B.1. Second Reading of KSBA Policy 08.1313, Dyslexia Policy, and 08.215 KSBA Writing Policy
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It is recommended the Board hold Second Reading of KSBA Policy, 08.1313 Dyslexia Policy, and 08.215 KSBA Writing Policy.

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Recommended Motion

Approval of Second Reading of KSBA Policy, 08.1313 Dyslexia Policy, and 08.215 KSBA Writing Policy,

7.B.2. Finance
7.B.2.a. Discussion/Approval to Propose the FY2026-27 Real Property Tax Rate; FY 2026-27 Personal Property Tax Rate; FY2026-27 Motor Vehicle Tax Rate; and Exempt Tax on Aircraft and Watercraft
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It is recommended the Board Discuss/Approve the Proposed FY2026-27 Real Property Tax Rate; FY 2026-27 Personal Property Tax Rate; FY2026-27 Motor Vehicle Tax Rate; and Exempt Tax on Aircraft and Watercraft.

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Recommended Motion

Discuss/Approve of Proposed the FY2026-27 Real Property Tax Rate; FY 2026-27 Personal Property Tax Rate; FY2026-27 Motor Vehicle Tax Rate; and Exempt Tax on Aircraft and Watercraft,

8. 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 61.810, subsection (1)c, discussion of proposed or pending litigation.

 

Recommended Motion

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

9. 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,

10. BOARD CALENDAR
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Review Board Meeting Dates

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, September 21, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, October 19, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, November 2, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, November 16, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.
Monday, December 14, 2026, HCBOE Board Meeting, Central Administration Office, 5:30pm.

11. ADJOURNMENT
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It was moved by ______, second by ______, that the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on September 8, 2026.

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on September 8, 2026,