The adoption of agenda

Order #358 - Motion Passed:  The adoption of agenda passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Dawn Conner.

GRREC ED Rank Change Program

• Kathy Maynard

Yes I Can Award

• Noah Lyvers

CLASSIFIED RESIGNATIONS

Angie Cahoe - LCHS - Food Service Assistant

Robin Cruse - LCHS - Bookkeeper

Susan Riggs - POCS - Instructional Assistant

Magen Thompson - HES - Instructional Assistant

CLASSIFIED RETIREMENTS

Steve Clark - BUS - Bus Driver

Rebecca Wease - BUS - Bus Driver

CLASSIFIED HIRING

Grace Compton - LCHS - Food Service Assistant

David Masure - LCMS - Custodian

Desirae Stillwell - ALES - Instructional Assistant Part Time

Jackie Tennyson - POCS - Instructional Assistant

Jo Willoughby - BUS - Sub Bus Monitor

LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

Barry Bell - BUS - 09/22, 09/25, 09/26, 09/27, 09/28, 09/29

SUBSTITUTES

Jaron Brooks

STUDENT WORKER

Amy Johnson - POCS

TRANSFERS

Jaimi Jones - HES - Special Ed I.A. to Kindergarten I.A.

• Audience Comments
• Board Comments / Updates

• Attendance Report - Eric Allen
• Communications Report - Caleb Phelps
• Strategic Planning - Amanda Reed
• Instructional Material Report - Amanda Reed
• Academic Progress Report - Amanda Reed
• Superintendent's Activities & Comments
• SBDM Reports     LCHS   LCMS   HES   ALES

Approval of Consent Agenda

Order #359 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

Approve AP Report with Consent Agenda

Per Board Policy 5.1, the CHAMP Project Committee has submitted a recommendation to the superintendent for the renaming of the LaRue County High School football field/stadium. The superintendent is prepared to present the recommendation to the Board.

The approval of the recommendation in consideration of $500,000.00 from Danny F. Rock, $250,000.00 of which has been received as of this date, the existing football/soccer field located between LaRue County High School and LaRue County Middle School be named "Rock Field" and the name "Danny F. Rock Stadium" be listed on the scoreboard, both upon completion of the CHAMP Project passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Price Smith.

Order #360 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the recommendation in consideration of $500,000.00 from Danny F. Rock, $250,000.00 of which has been received as of this date, the existing football/soccer field located between LaRue County High School and LaRue County Middle School be named "Rock Field" and the name "Danny F. Rock Stadium" be listed on the scoreboard, both upon completion of the CHAMP Project passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Price Smith.

Based on the cost, personnel proposed, and the scope of work to be performed, Ross Tarrant Architects (RTA) recommends that Solid Ground Consulting Engineers be awarded the geotechnical work for the LaRue County Athletic Upgrades (CHAMP) project. 

It is RTA's recommendation that the board accepts the base bid of $5,214 for the sample borings as well as the alternate price of $1,500 for the five pavement cores.

Attached is RTA's summary and recommendation letter for the track and field geotechnical exploration, and a copy of the recommended proposal. 

The approval to award Solid Ground Consulting Engineers to conduct the geotechnical work for the football field and track upgrades at a base bid of $5,214.00 and $1,500.00 alternate price for the five pavement cores.

Order #361 - Motion Passed:  The approval to award Solid Ground Consulting Engineers to conduct the geotechnical work for the football field and track upgrades at a base bid of $5,214.00 and $1,500.00 alternate price for the five pavement cores. passed with a motion by Price Smith and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

Update the funding source for the HS & MS Misc. Interior Upgrades project on the BG1.  Change the fund source from Project 18202 and 19361 to Capital and Buildings Funds ($171k).  See attached updated BG1 for details.  

The approval of the Revised BG1 for the LaRue County ARP ESSER Misc. Interior Upgrades project, BG#23-323 as presented

Order #362 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the Revised BG1 for the LaRue County ARP ESSER Misc. Interior Upgrades project, BG#23-323 as presented passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

Knight's Mechanical has submitted Application #7 for payment in the amount of $251,055.21 for the Hodgenville Elementary School HVAC Renovation project #22-201. Pay app is attached for reference. 

The approval to pay Application #7 in the amount of $251,055.21 to Knight's Mechanical for the Hodgenville Elementary School HVAC Renovation project #22-201

Order #363 - Motion Passed:  The approval to pay Application #7 in the amount of $251,055.21 to Knight's Mechanical for the Hodgenville Elementary School HVAC Renovation project #22-201 passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Ashley Reding.

BCD, Inc. has submitted Application #4 for payment in the amount of $87,765.16 for the LaRue County HS/MS ARP ESSER Misc. Interior Upgrades project #22-323. Pay app is attached for reference. 

Schiller has submitted Direct Purchase Order #1 for payment in the amount of $7,475.00 for the LaRue County HS/MS ARP ESSER Misc. Interior Upgrades project #22-323. Pay app is attached for reference. 

Best Blind & Shade has submitted Direct Purchase Order #5 for payment in the amount of $28,409.21 for the LaRue County HS/MS ARP ESSER Misc. Interior Upgrades project #22-323. Pay app is attached for reference. 

The approval to pay Application #4 in the amount of $87,765.16 to BCD, Inc., Direct Purchase Order #1 in the amount of $7,475.00 to Schiller, and Direct Purchase Order #5 in the amount of $28,409.21 to Best Blind & Shade for the LaRue County HS/MS ARP ESSER Misc. Interior Upgrades project #22-323

Order #364 - Motion Passed:  The approval to pay Application #4 in the amount of $87,765.16 to BCD, Inc., Direct Purchase Order #1 in the amount of $7,475.00 to Schiller, and Direct Purchase Order #5 in the amount of $28,409.21 to Best Blind & Shade for the LaRue County HS/MS ARP ESSER Misc. Interior Upgrades project #22-323 passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Ashley Reding.

An anonymous donor will donate the funds needed to upgrade the Cross Country sign to replace warped portions and add signage (including maps).  The estimated cost of the project will be $1,000. 

The approval of the acceptance of the donation and the use of the donation to make updates to the Cross Country sign

Order #365 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the acceptance of the donation and the use of the donation to make updates to the Cross Country sign passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

The Math Achievement Fund Mini-Grant is a competitive grant opportunity from the Kentucky Department of Education that if awarded provides $40,000 for a school to purchase high-quality mathematics instructional materials and associated professional learning for Tier 1, Tier 2 and/or Tier 3 needs. The district files the application on behalf of a school. The grant is for one year only and does not require any matching funds.

The approval of the request to apply for the Math Achievement Fund Mini-Grant as presented

Order #366 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the request to apply for the Math Achievement Fund Mini-Grant as presented passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Dawn Conner.

Approval is requested to submit a WHAS Crusade for Children grant application for the 2024-2025 school year.

Each year, the LaRue County School system submits a grant to the WHAS Crusade for Children, Inc.  In the past, Crusade grants may help to fund the purchase of equipment and services for special needs students, including salaries for personnel to provide additional instruction/intervention, computers, FM systems, music therapy, software, etc. 

The approval to submit the 2024-2025 WHAS Crusade for Children grant application

Order #367 - Motion Passed:  The approval to submit the 2024-2025 WHAS Crusade for Children grant application passed with a motion by Price Smith and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

Notice of Shortened School Day and/or Week waivers are completed for students whose IEPs require a shortened school day and/or week due to a medical condition diagnosed and documented by a physician.

The Kentucky Department of Education requires that Notice of Shortened School Day and/or Week waivers be submitted for approval by the board of education. Students who are approved become eligible for full ADA funding.

The approval of the 2023-2024 KDE Notice of Shortened School Day and/or Week waivers for students as presented.

Order #368 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the 2023-2024 KDE Notice of Shortened School Day and/or Week waivers for students as presented. passed with a motion by Price Smith and a second by Ashley Reding.

The District RTI committee met Oct 5, 2023 to review and update the district Response to Intervention plan.  Adjustments were made to the frequency and duration of interventions in Tier 2 and Tier 3, all schools updated their intervention programs.  Diagnostics and Interventions were added for Written Expression in addition to the existing academic areas.  

The approval of the LaRue County Schools Response to Intervention Plan with revisions

Order #369 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the LaRue County Schools Response to Intervention Plan with revisions passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

Planned Maintenance Agreement October 2023, 2024 and 2025 (3-year) for generator at ALES and HES

The approval of the Planned Maintenance Agreement as presented. The term of this agreement begins on October 2023 and ends October 2025 for a period of three (3) years

Order #370 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the Planned Maintenance Agreement as presented. The term of this agreement begins on October 2023 and ends October 2025 for a period of three (3) years passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Dawn Conner.

For the 2024-25 school year, the superintendent must recommend for approval of the local board a calendar committee, following the committee makeup that is listed in new Section KRS 158.070 (2) (b-d) annually.

(d)   "School district calendar committee" means a committee consisting of:

        1.   One (1) school district principal;

        2.   One (1) school district office administrator other than the superintendent;

        3.   One (1) member of the local board of education;

        4.   Two (2) parents of students attending a school in the district;

        5.   One (1) school district elementary school teacher;

        6.   One (1) school district middle or high school teacher;

        7.   Two (2) school district classified employees; and

        8.   Two (2) community members from the local chamber of commerce, business community, or

              tourism commission;

The approval of the calendar committee as presented

Order #371 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the calendar committee as presented passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Price Smith.

LCHS has two pianos that can be surplused.  One is an electric piano and the other a black grand.  The electric piano is not in good shape.  Neither has asset tags on them.

The approval to surplus two pianos located at LaRue County High School

Order #372 - Motion Passed:  The approval to surplus two pianos located at LaRue County High School passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Ashley Reding.

Update the Extended Days and Stipend Schedule for FY2024 to add "Junior Chef Coach".  This stipend is paid for by Food Service.

The approval of the FY2024 Extended Days and Stipend Schedule as presented

Order #373 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the FY2024 Extended Days and Stipend Schedule as presented passed with a motion by Price Smith and a second by Dawn Conner.

Update the Capital Funds Request for FY2023.  Removed Storage Building and added MS & HS Misc. Interior Project.  

Consider approving Capital Funds as presented.

The approval of the FY2023 Capital Funds Request as presented

Order #374 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the FY2023 Capital Funds Request as presented passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

The adjournment of this meeting of the LaRue County Board of Education

Order #375 - Motion Passed:  The adjournment of this meeting of the LaRue County Board of Education passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Dawn Conner.