Board Chair Price Smith called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.

All in agreement.

The agreement with Duplicator Sales to provide copier/printing services for the district expires April 8, 2024.  A Request for Proposal (RFP) was sent out to AEPA co-op vendors.  A proposal from XBS Digital meets the requirements.  The new lease contract term is (5) five years beginning April 1, 2024. 

The approval of the lease contract between XBS Digital and LaRue County School District for copier/printing services. The contract term is five years

Bids were solicited and received for cafeteria tables for ALES and HES in compliance with Federal Regulations regarding items purchased with School Nutrition Funds.  

A bid from C&T Design and Equipment Co. was opened and reviewed.

 A student at LCMS requires a shortened school day due to an injury. Board approval is required prior to submitting the waiver to KDE. 

Instructional Material Report

Annual Technology Plan is updated and reviewed annually.

Memorandum of Understanding between Western Kentucky University and LaRue County School District. The agreement allows the placement of WKU students in LaRue County Schools for field work and student teaching assignments through July 1, 2027. The agreement is renewed every three years.

Hope Collaborative provides mentorship programs to students as well as parental supports.  This partnership would enhance LaRue County Schools mental health care scope of services.  The MOU has been reviewed by Mr. Claycomb.

Cale Tharp is requesting to renew the sports package agreement between LaRue County Schools and ABE 93.7 for the 2024-25 school year in the amount of $3,100.

The renewal would begin July 1, 2024 and continue through June 30, 2025. 

A copy of the renewal agreement is attached for your review.

The approval of the sports package agreement between LaRue County Schools and ABE 93.7 for the 2024-25 school year in the amount of $3,100

In an effort to reduce routes and not need to hire as many drivers, we are requesting approval to enter into a Software Contract & Software License Agreement with Transfinder in the amount of $9,120.00 for the period of one year.

Upon the completion of the initial 1-year term, we will have an option to continue the service to pay the Annual Service Fee amount of $5,850.00.

Advertise the Invitation to Bid Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving of Gravel Parking Lot at Hodgenville Elementary School

Advertise the Invitation to Bid Beverage Agreement

School was not in session due to weather on January 18, 19, and 22.  Two of these three days can be made up on May 22, and 23.  The final make-up day could be forgiven due to that day falling on graduation day.  We will be well over the required amount of instructional days and hours for the year.  

Other amendments to the calendar would be to move the flexible PD Day originally scheduled for March 15 to April 1.  Also, make Friday, May 24 (original Closing Day) a Teacher Work Day and Tuesday, May 28 Closing Day.

Summary:

April 1 - PD day from 3/15 (proposed)

May 22- Make-up day for Jan. 18 (proposed)

May 23 - Make-up day for Jan. 19 (proposed)

Forgiven Day - Jan. 22 (proposed)

May 24 (Graduation Day) - Teacher Work Day (proposed)

May 28 - Closing Day (proposed)

Student Accident Insurance renewal packet

• CHAMP Project Update
• CHAMP Project Bid
• Continuation of Learning Plan for 24-25

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

Order #453 - Motion Passed:  The adjournment of this meeting of the LaRue County Board of Education passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.