LaRue County
November 14, 2023 6:00 PM
November Working Session
1. Call to Order
2. Sufficient Notice of Meeting
3. Change Order Hodgenville ES HVAC project RTA Project #21060 BG#22-201
Rationale

Hodgenville ES HVAC project RTA Project #21060 BG#22-201:

Change Order #3 addition of motorized valves and needed controls for the cooling tower supply, return, and on the bypass lines. Labor and materials will increase the contract amount by $11,654.40.

4. Consideration and Approval of Pay Application 08 for the Hodgenville Elementary School HVAC Renovation project, BG#22-201
Rationale

Pay Application #8 from Knights Mechanical in the amount of $22,500.00 has been reviewed by RTA and our consultants and we have found it fair and reasonable for payment. Back up information is attached.

5. United Way Mini Grant Application
Rationale

United Way of Central Kentucky recognizes the need for support for ongoing community projects and initiatives that may occur outside their traditional funding structure. Their Mini Grant Program gives an opportunity to local 501c3 organizations and school districts to request support for smaller projects on an as-needed basis. Playground equipment used on the sensory playground at HES is aging and showing signs of wear and tear. The grant would be used to replenish the equipment. 

6. KETS
Rationale

The School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) is making an Offer of Assistance in the amount of $25,013 for education technology.  Acceptance of this Offer of Assistance commits the school district to adhere to the statutes and regulations of the SFCC and KDE governing the Education Technology Funding Program.  This is the first offer of assistance for FY2024.  This offer can be accepted by matching funds equally, escrowed for up to 3 years, or rejected. 

7. FY2023 LaRue County School District Audit
Rationale

The FY2023 Audit Report from Heartland CPA's and the FY2023 District Financial Statements as prepared.

8. Discussion Only
Rationale

 
  • Review of Work Ethic Certification Criteria
  • Board Vacancy
  • LaRue MS and HS Interior Upgrades RTA Project #23003, BG#22-323:

    • No Pay Application has been submitted for consideration.
    • Review of Schedule for Gymnasium Floor replacement. Back up documents forthcoming.
    • Change Order #3 Curtain Changes: Labor to re hang rear curtain farther away from the back wall. Back up documents forthcoming.
    • DPO Change Order 2303-01-02 Best Blind and Shade: Add new Logo to Valance. Back up documents forthcoming.

9. Adjournment
Recommended Motion

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

Actions Taken

Order #382 - 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.

Member Votes
Dawn Conner Yes
Joanna Hinton Yes
Farrah Pruitt Yes
Price Smith Yes
Ashley Reding Absent