Farrah Pruitt, Board Vice-Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

The adoption of agenda with the addition of Sufficient Notice of Meeting, the pledge to the flag and a moment of silence

Order #630 - Motion Passed:  The adoption of agenda with the addition of Sufficient Notice of Meeting, the pledge to the flag and a moment of silence passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Ashley Reding.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT ON PERSONNEL ACTIONS

September 2024

CERTIFIED NEW HIRES

Penny Cecil - DIST - Interim DPP

Keely Hamilton - LCHS - Special Ed Teacher

Chris Price - DIST - Assistant DPP

CERTIFIED RESIGNATIONS

Lacy Harris - POCS - Speech Pathologist

Chris Price - DIST - Principal Mentor

CLASSIFIED NEW HIRES

Dustin Bowman - LCMS - Instructional Assistant

Angie Cahoe - HES - Food Service Assistant

Courtney Linton - ALES - Part Time Instructional Assistant

Ali Loyall - HES - Instructional Assistant

Joshua Rucker - LCHS - Computer Lab Technician

Janella Sanders - HES - Part Time Instructional Assistant

CLASSIFIED RESIGNATIONS

Michelle Cardin - POCS - Instructional Assistant

Heather Cruse - HES -Food Service Assistant

CLASSIFIED SUB INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT RESIGNATIONS

Jacqueline Buckman

Diana Cottrell

Jessica Jefferson

Jennifer Kern

Margaret Levitt

Kenna Morris

Lindsey Walters

COACH NEW HIRES

Harry Ditto - LCHS - Assistant Football Coach

Jarred Gardner - LCHS - Assistant Baseball Coach

Jordan Strange - LCMS - Assistant Football Coach

Patrick Sugrue - LCMS - Boys Basketball Coach

COACH RESIGNATIONS

Brice Boulere - LCHS - Assistant Soccer & Esports Coach

Haleigh Jurcak - LCHS - Assistant Cheer Coach

Chris Price - LCHS - Associate Athletic Director

Ruel Roark - LCHS - Assistant Band Director

FMLA

Molly Howell - LCHS - Teacher

Ivy Woodcock - LCMS - Teacher

Courtney Wooldridge - LCHS - Teacher

SUBSTITUTE NEW HIRES

Michael Jarrard - DIST - Substitute Teacher

Ryan Brooke Puckett - DIST - Substitute Teacher

Macy Stillwell - DIST - Substitute Teacher

Bethany Vessels - DIST - Substitute Teacher

Marcy Walker - DIST - Substitute Teacher

Bonnie Wolford - DIST - Substitute Teacher

SUBSTITUTE RESIGNATIONS

Chase Baker - DIST - Substitute Teacher

Chase Childress - DIST - Substitute Teacher

Renee Skaggs - DIST - Substitute Teacher

Lindsey Walters - DIST - Substitute Teacher

STUDENT WORKERS RESIGNATIONS/GRADUATED

Emily Albertson - DIST - Student Worker

• Audience Comments
• Board Comments / Updates

• Attendance Report - Penny Cecil
• Communications Report - Caleb Phelps
• Strategic Planning Report - Amanda Reed
• Superintendent's Activities & Comments - Adryanne Warren
• SBDM Reports     LCHS   LCMS   HES   ALES

Approval of Consent Agenda

Order #631 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

Award bid for Food Service Cafeteria Equipment

Four bids received:

• Bid received from Consolidated Paper Group on 9-5-24 at 7:32 AM
• Bid received from Culinary Depot on 9-5-24 at 10:42 AM
• Bid received from Douglas Equipment on 9-5-24 at 10:42 AM
• Bid received from C&T Design and Equipment on 9-6-24 at 9:58 AM

The approval to award the bid to C&T Design Group for $115,373.96

Order #632 - Motion Passed:  Award bid to C&T Design Group for $115,373.96 passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Ashley Reding.

Change Order #1 – Deduct ‘Rock Field’ from the turf carpet (-$7,000.00).

Approval of Change Order #1 for the CHAMP Project to deduct "Rock Field" from the turf carpet.

Order #633 - Motion Passed:  Approve Change Order #1 for the CHAMP Project to deduct "Rock Field" from the turf carpet. passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Dawn Conner.

Pay application #1 and associated Direct Purchase Orders submitted by The Motz Group for the LaRue Athletics Project. Ross Tarrant and consultants have reviewed Motz’s application and found it to be fair and reasonable.  See attached for detailed pay app.

Approve Pay Application #1 to the Motz Group for $316,049.37 and DPO's to Shaw for $210,068.88, Schmitz for $87,822.75, and Sportsfield Specialties for $28,367.35 as presented.

Order #634 - Motion Passed:  Approve Pay Application #1 to the Motz Group for $316,049.37 and DPO's to Shaw for $210,068.88, Schmitz for $87,822.75, and Sportsfield Specialties for $28,367.35 as presented. passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Ashley Reding.

Approve Oheil Site Solutions' Pay Application #5 in the amount of $461,238.77.  Approve Direct Purchase Order in the amount of $61,190.84 to Quality Stone.  Oheil Construction and RTA have reviewed the pay app and DPO and find them fair and reasonable.  

Approve Oheil Site Solutions' Pay Application #5 in the amount of $461,238.77 and Direct Purchase Order in the amount of $61,190.84 to Quality Stone as presented

Order #635 - Motion Passed:  Approve Oheil Site Solutions' Pay Application #5 in the amount of $461,238.77 and Direct Purchase Order in the amount of $61,190.84 to Quality Stone as presented passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Dawn Conner.

A student at Hodgenville Elementary School requires a shortened school day/week due to an accident leading to a traumatic brain injury. As she becomes more mobile and functional, and her outpatient therapies decrease, she will attend school more frequently. 

Approve the shortened school day/week waiver for a student at Hodgenville Elementary School.

Order #636 - Motion Passed:  Approve the shortened school day/week waiver for a student at Hodgenville Elementary School. passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Dawn Conner.

A student at Hodgenville Elementary School requires a shortened school day due to limited stamina and tolerance of school. The student's parent provided a doctor's statement supporting the need for a shortened school day. Attached is the shortened school day/week waiver application. 

Approve the shortened school day/week waiver for a student at Hodgenville Elementary School.

Order #637 - Motion Passed:  Approve the shortened school day/week waiver for a student at Hodgenville Elementary School. passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

Approval is requested for the Letter of Agreement and Checklist with Communicare for Sources of Strength training, materials, and implementation at ALES. Training would take place fall 2024 with implementation for students beginning 25-26 school year. The Sources of Strength program has been in place at LCMS and LCHS for several years. The ALES SBDM Council has approved this request. According to Communicare staff, there is a commitment form at the beginning of each school year. If ALES were to participate in the training, but then choose to opt out of implementation for 2025-2026 that would be allowed.

The Elementary Sources of Strength curriculum information and samples are currently posted for a two-week review and response period on the Curriculum & Instruction page of our district website with a link to send any comments to Amanda Reed. Responses will be reviewed by Mrs. Reed and Ms. Duncan. 

We are requesting approval for this Letter of Agreement and Checklist pending review of any comments submitted during the two-week review period that closes September 24, 2024. If concerns are raised that warrant further discussion we will hold on submission until after the October meeting.

Approval for the Elementary Sources of Strength Letter of Agreement and Checklist with Communicare, pending review of comments submitted during the review & response period

Order #638 - Motion Passed:  Approval for the Elementary Sources of Strength Letter of Agreement and Checklist with Communicare, pending review of comments submitted during the review & response period passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Ashley Reding.

Softball Field Parent's and community volunteers would like to level and reseed the field. The two dugouts will be removed and built back. The new ones will be the same length and approximately 6 feet wider to allow for two rolls of seating. The area around the dugouts will be marked for underground utilities. The District will not incur any cost for this project. 

Approve the upgrades to the softball field as presented

Order #639 - Motion Passed:  Approve the upgrades to the softball field as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Dawn Conner.

The Goal is to construct an outdoor classroom at LCMS with help of students and adults.

Approve

Order #640 - Motion Passed:  Approve passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Ashley Reding.

LCMS is requesting permission for 6th grade social studies teacher Amanda Bales to apply for the Helen Pouch Memorial Fund Classroom Grant sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. As a project-based learning experience, Mrs. Bales is working with students to plan and construct an outdoor classroom at LCMS. If awarded, this grant will provide up to $500 towards the cost of the outdoor classroom. Facilities Director WL Miller has been consulted on the facility aspects of this project.

Approval to apply for the Helen Pouch Memorial Fund Classroom Grant as presented

Order #641 - Motion Passed:  Approval to apply for the Helen Pouch Memorial Fund Classroom Grant as presented passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

Updated Not to Exceed Repair Proposal for repairing the roof around the Cooling Tower.

See Highlighted Aerial Map

Full Recoat Restoration Proposal

Approve the proposal from Spray-Tec for a

Order #642 - Motion Passed:  Approve the proposal from Spray-Tec for a passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Joanna Hinton.

Request to surplus the lights at the softball and baseball fields.  New lighting was purchased and installed.

Approve request to surplus the lights at the softball and baseball fields as presented

Order #643 - Motion Passed:  Approve request to surplus the lights at the softball and baseball fields as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Dawn Conner.

TRANE Service Agreement

The term of this service agreement is 3 years, beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2027. Total contract amount is $16,523.22

Approve the TRANE service agreement for a three year term beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2027 at a total cost of $16,523.22

Order #644 - Motion Passed:  Approve the TRANE service agreement for a three year term beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2027 at a total cost of $16,523.22 passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Joanna Hinton.

RossTarrant Architects have submitted a proposal to assist with the District Facilities Plan that will be due July 2025. 

The proposal has been attached for your review. 

Approve the proposal by RossTarrant Architects to assist with the District Facilities Plan.

Order #645 - Motion Passed:  Approve the proposal by RossTarrant Architects to assist with the District Facilities Plan. passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Dawn Conner.

Update Salary Schedules with the following changes: 

Change Athletic Director Associate (x2) to $3750

Change Athletic Director Assistant (x1) to $3000

Change Volleyball - Middle School Head Coach to $2500

Add Volleyball - Middle School Asst Coach to $1500

Approve the FY2025 Extended Days and Stipend Schedule as presented

Order #646 - Motion Passed:  Approve the FY2025 Extended Days and Stipend Schedule as presented passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

The approval of the Working Budget for FY 2024-2025 as presented. 

The approval of the Working Budget for FY 2024-2025 as presented.

Order #647 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the Working Budget for FY 2024-2025 as presented. passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

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

Order #648 - Motion Passed:  The adjournment of this meeting of the LaRue County Board of Education passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Ashley Reding.