Board Chair Price Smith called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

The adoption of agenda

Order #650 - Motion Passed:  The adoption of agenda passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT ON PERSONNEL ACTIONS

October 2024

CERTIFIED NEW HIRES

Haleigh Harman - LCMS - Guidance Counselor

Holley Oates - POCS - Speech Therapist

China Pearman - LCHS - Part Time Reading Interventionist

Michelle Tarpley - HES - Special Ed Teacher

CERTIFIED RESIGNATIONS

CERTIFIED RETIREMENT

DeWayne Gibson - LCHS - Special Ed Teacher

CLASSIFIED NEW HIRES

Megan Dohn - POCS - Instructional Assistant

CLASSIFIED RETIREMENT

CLASSIFIED RESIGNATIONS

Amanda Beeler - POCS - Instructional Assistant

Kelsey Escue - LCMS - Food Service Assistant

Rita Grubbs - LCHS - Part Time Custodian

Kristi Harding - LCHS - Food Service Assistant

LWOP

Bill Rounsaville - BUS - 1 Day

COACH NEW HIRES

Laura Bauer - LCHS - Associate Athletic Director

Kellen Lobb - LCHS - Associate Athletic Director

COACH RESIGNATIONS

Laura Bauer - LCHS - Assistant Athletic Director

Kellen Lobb - LCHS - Assistant Athletic Director

TEACHER TRANSFERS 24-25 (FOY)

CLASSIFIED TRANSFER 24-25 (FOY)

Amanda Beeler - POCS - I.A. to ISS Monitor - LCMS

FMLA

Pam Baker - ALES - Curriculum Specialist

SUBSTITUTE NEW HIRES

Austin Ciaburri - DIST - Sub Teacher

Barbara Gowen - DIST - Sub Teacher & Sub I.A.

Calea Howell - DIST - Sub Teacher

Kathryn Jones - DIST - Sub Teacher

Victoria Lewis  - DIST - Sub Teacher

Kristina Noel - DIST - Sub Teacher

Sarah Mott - DIST - Sub Teacher

Ryan Brooke Puckett - DIST - Substitute- I.A.

Macy Stillwell - DIST - Substitute - I.A.

Isabella Venegas - DIST - Sub Teacher

Angie Yates - DIST - Sub Teacher

SUBSTITUTE RESIGNATIONS

Tim Dudley - DIST - Sub Teacher and Substitute I.A.

STUDENT WORKERS

STUDENT WORKERS RESIGNATIONS/GRADUATED

• Audience Comments
• Board Comments / Updates

• Attendance Report - Penny Cecil
• Communications Report - Caleb Phelps
• Strategic Planning Report - Amanda Reed
• 2023-2024 Proficiency Report - Amanda Reed
• Superintendent's Activities & Comments
• SBDM Reports     LCHS   LCMS   HES   ALES

Approval of Consent Agenda

Order #651 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

LaRue County HS Athletics Upgrades Project (CHAMPS) RTA# 23036, BG#24-031:

• Contractors Pay Application #6 and Direct Purchase Orders from Oheil Construction – RTA and consultants have reviewed it and found it fair and reasonable. Backup documentation is attached.

Oheil Site Solutions: $45,450.00

Quality Stone: $4,103.68

Master Halco: $9,119.99

Approve LaRue County HS Athletics Upgrades Project (CHAMPS) pay application 6 to Oheil Site Solutions for $45,450 and DPO's to Quality Stone for $4,103.68 and Master Halco for $9,119.99 as presented

Order #652 - Motion Passed:  Approve LaRue County HS Athletics Upgrades Project (CHAMPS) pay application 6 to Oheil Site Solutions for $45,450 and DPO's to Quality Stone for $4,103.68 and Master Halco for $9,119.99 as presented passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

According to Board Policy, Gifts and Donations 04.61, donations valued at more than $1,000 must be approved by the Board. Nolin RECC has donated $1000 to LaRue County High School.  

Approve to accept the donation from Nolin RECC to LaRue County High School for $1000

Order #653 - Motion Passed:  Approve the donation from Nolin RECC to LaRue County High School for $1000. passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

According to Board Policy, Gifts and Donations 04.61, donations valued at more than $1,000 must be approved by the Board. LaRue County Farm Bureau has donated $1000 to The Life Connection

Approve to accept the donation from LaRue County Farm Bureau to The Life Connection for $1000

Order #654 - Motion Passed:  Approve the donation from LaRue County Farm Bureau to The Life Connection for $1000. passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Joanna Hinton.

Jamie Chenault, Special Education Teacher at Hodgenville Elementary School is seeking approval to apply for the KYSTE Outreach Grant to expose students to cutting-edge technology and enhance their creative opportunities. This grant will enable us to provide access to the latest tools, fostering hands-on experiences that stimulate innovative thinking. By integrating these technologies into the classroom, we aim to inspire students to explore new ideas and develop unique solutions that support the Learner Profile. Ultimately, this initiative will prepare them for a future where technology and creativity intersect.  

Link for Grant: https://www.kyste.org/kyste-outreach

Approval to apply for the KYSTE Outreach Grant as presented

Order #655 - Motion Passed:  Approval to apply for the KYSTE Outreach Grant as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

My name is Ashley Carter and I currently teach 6th grade science at LCMS. I am wanting to apply for a live beehive grant that is due by October 31st of this year for approval from thebeecause.org

(if approved and if the grant is received- the will be delivered February 2025).

The Bee Grant program I am applying for allows for a school to receive support for an educational live bee program.  The purpose of this grant is to bring live bees to campuses across the country to engage students in pollinator education, enhance STEAM skills, and develop a life-time love of conservation and environmental stewardship.  In addition, to live bee hives, grant recipients receive curriculums, lesson plans, and other educational materials to bring the classroom into the heart of the hive! I think this would be an awesome thing to do as a "Bee Club" or "Science Club" either after school, or during my Seminar intervention time during school. Or both!!! The grant is for either 1) an indoor observation hive or 2) a $1,500 monetary grant to buy the supplies for an outdoor hive. This foundation also has a renewal grant that is awarded after set-up for continuing costs. They also help with and support students learning to harvest and sell the honey for fundraising efforts for the science lab. I have reached out to local community members who are bee keepers and they are excited to be on board for this as a mentor for our program. If we don't do the indoor hive, we could even possibly add a hive to the area outside where Mrs. Amanda Bales is wanting to build an outdoor classroom.... or down further next to HES outdoor walking trail. From here, if accepted, I would like to even expand this venture into pollinator gardens or raised vegetable gardens for the pollinators to use and for the kids to work in.  The biggest concern would be safety and placement for the students to avoid stings, and I would work closely with maintenance staff and community beekeepers to help ensure we do what is best for the students. 

Thank you for your consideration!!

Approve to apply for the Bee Grant Program as presented

Order #656 - Motion Passed:  Approve the application for the Bee Grant Program as presented passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

The School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) is making an Offer of Assistance in the amount of $25,122 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 FY2025.  This offer can be accepted by matching funds equally, escrowed for up to 3 years, or rejected. 

The approval of the SFCC KETS offer by matching general funds of $25,122

Order #657 - Motion Passed:  The approval of the SFCC KETS offer by matching general funds of $25,122 passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

As required in KRS 158.4416, the district must submit a school safety and trauma-informed approach plan for the 24-25 school year.  This plan highlights the strategies and practices that have been put in place to deal with trauma awareness and safety concerns throughout our school buildings.  

Approve the School Safety and Resiliency Act Trauma-Informed Approach Plan for 2024-2025

Order #658 - Motion Passed:  Approve the School Safety and Resiliency Act Trauma-Informed Approach Plan for 2024-2025. passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

Approval of the LaRue County Schools Calendar Committee.  The committee should include the following makeup: 

POCS:  Melissa Williamson

HES:  Jenny Price

ALES:  Karlotta Cecil

LCMS: Suesan Burns

LCHS:  Ashley Hodges

Parent: Kelsey Higgins

Community Member: Cale Tharp

Principal:  Patrick Reed

Board Member:   Joanna Hinton

District: Chris Price and Penny Cecil

Approve the 24-25 Calendar Committee as presented

Order #659 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 24-25 Calendar Committee as presented passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

I would like to add an additional school resource officer to primarily serve the elementary schools.  This person will be contracted with Hodgenville Police Department for the 24-25 school year.  The contract will be revisited before the start of the next school year.  

Approve the SRO Agreement between LaRue County Schools and the Hodgenville Police Department and City of Hodgenville

Order #660 - Motion Passed:  Approve the SRO Agreement between LaRue County Schools and the Hodgenville Police Department and City of Hodgenville. passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

See attached for Policy 09.15 Student Fees Form "Sharing Information with Other Programs" update.  This form will replace the current form.  This form is required per federal regulation.  This form has been reviewed and approved by the board attorney. 

Approve the revised Policy 09.15 Student Fees Form "Sharing Information with Other Programs" as presented

Order #661 - Motion Passed:  Approve Policy 09.15 Student Fees Form "Sharing Information with Other Programs" as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

Change the wording of the Mentor New Teacher/Therapist description.

Approve the FY2025 Extra Duty Schedule as presented

Order #662 - Motion Passed:  Approve the FY2025 Extra Duty Schedule as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

CLOSED SESSION per KRS 61.810(f) for the purpose of Student Hearing

Student Hearing 24-01

The adjournment to closed session per KRS 61.810(f) for the purpose of Student Hearing

Order #663 - Motion Passed:  The adjournment to closed session per KRS 61.810(f) for the purpose of Student Hearing passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

The motion to reconvene in Open Session from Closed Session per KRS.61.810 (f) for the purpose of student hearing with the following actions Student Hearing: 24-01

Order #664 - Motion Passed:  The motion to reconvene in Open Session from Closed Session per KRS.61.810 (f) for the purpose of student hearing with the following actions Student Hearing: 24-01 passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

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

Order #665 - 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.