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

The adoption of agenda with the addition of item for a Shortened School Day Waiver as presented

Order #667 - Motion Passed:  The adoption of agenda with the addition of item for a Shortened School Day Waiver as presented passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

PBIS Implementation Recognition - Savannah Boone

Three schools in the district received recognition from the Green River Regional Educational Cooperative for implementing PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) with fidelity. All three schools received Bronze recognition for implementing Tier 1 behavioral interventions with fidelity. The three schools were LaRue County High School, LaRue County Middle School, and Abraham Lincoln Elementary School. 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT ON PERSONNEL ACTIONS

November  2024

CERTIFIED NEW HIRES

Traci DeVary - POCS - Speech Mentor

Josh Jaggers - TLC - Special Ed Teacher

CERTIFIED RESIGNATIONS

CERTIFIED RETIREMENT

Stephanie Carmine-Bryan - HES - Math Intervention Teacher

CLASSIFIED NEW HIRES

William Fortson - LCHS - Food Service Assistant

Amy Waggoner - LCMS - Food Service Assistant

CLASSIFIED RETIREMENT

CLASSIFIED RESIGNATIONS

Ryan Graham - LCHS - Custodian

Courtney Linton - ALES - PT Instructional Assistant

LWOP

Darien Barlow - HES - 22 Days

Molly Howell - LCHS - 22 Days

COACH NEW HIRES

Brianna Bingham - LCHS - Assistant Softball Coach

Kendrick Bryan - LCHS - Assistant Athletic Director

Jared Gardner - LCHS - Assistant Baseball Coach

Thomas Hoppes - KCMS - 7th Grade Assistant Wrestling Coach

David Whitlock - LCMS - 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach

Cedrick Powell - LCHS - Assistant Boys Track Coach

Theresa Price - LCMS - 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach

Hannah Rash - LCMS - Archery Coach

Shakeya Washington - LCHS - Assistant Softball Coach

COACH RESIGNATIONS

TEACHER TRANSFERS 24-25 (FOY)

CLASSIFIED TRANSFER 24-25 (FOY)

Heather Hack - ALES - PT I.A. to FT I.A. - POCS

FMLA

Chelsea Gray - ALES - Elementary Teacher

Carla Struck - ALES - Kindergarten Teacher

SUBSTITUTE NEW HIRES

Phillip Akin - BUS - Sub Bus Driver in Training

Stephanie Florence - DIST - Sub Teacher & Sub I.A.

Carly Gilkerson - DIST - Sub Teacher & Sub I.A

Austin McCreery - DIST - Sub Teacher

Brittany Rizer - DIST - Sub Teacher & Sub I.A.

Jorge Venega - DIST - Sub Teacher

SUBSTITUTE RESIGNATIONS

STUDENT WORKERS

STUDENT WORKERS RESIGNATIONS/GRADUATED

• Audience Comments
• Board Comments / Updates

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

Approval of Consent Agenda

Order #668 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Joanna Hinton.

Approve Oheil Site Solutions' Pay Application #7 in the amount of $155,250.  Oheil Construction and RTA and consultants have reviewed it and found the pay app fair and reasonable.

Approve Oheil Site Solutions' Pay Application #7 in the amount of $155,250

Order #669 - Motion Passed:  Approve Oheil Site Solutions' Pay Application #7 in the amount of $155,250 passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Dawn Conner.

See attached, Change Order 03 REV1 – Irrigation and Drainage Changes REVISED. The board approved a NOT to EXCEED number of $8,000 for this work. This is the follow-up paperwork.

Approve Change Order 03 Revision 1 – Irrigation and Drainage Changes Revised as presented

Order #670 - Motion Passed:  Approve Change Order 03 Revision 1 – Irrigation and Drainage Changes Revised as presented passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Ashley Reding.

Approve pay application #2 from Motz for $33,575.26 and DPO to Genan for $49,325. Backup documentation is attached. RTA has reviewed these and found them acceptable.

Approve pay application #2 from Motz for $33,575.26 and DPO to Genan for $49,325 as presented

Order #671 - Motion Passed:  Approve pay application #2 from Motz for $33,575.26 and DPO to Genan for $49,325 as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

Review and update Cornerstone Drug Testing Contracts. The fee schedule has changed.

Approve the Cornerstone Drug Testing Contracts as presented

Order #672 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Cornerstone Drug Testing Contracts as presented passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

Requesting the Board to enter into an agreement with Kentucky Interlocal School Transportation Association (KISTA) to purchase new school bus(es) for the 2025 school year.

A copy of the resolution is attached for your review.

Boyd Truck Centers quote provided for the purchase of one Thomas Built Bus 380D for the 24-25 school year. Specifications per Board discussion at the Working Session. The cost is $191,512.00.

Approve to enter into an agreement with KISTA to purchase one Thomas Built Bus 380D for the 24-25 school year at a cost of $191,512.00

Order #673 - Motion Passed:  Approve to enter into an agreement with KISTA to purchase one Thomas Built Bus 380D for the 24-25 school year at a cost of $191,512.00 passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Dawn Conner.

The approval of the last calendar committee had a few names left off of it, so we need to submit for reapproval.  

Joanna Hinton, Board Member

Pat Reed, Principal
Ashley Hodges, LCHS
Suesan Burns, LCMS
Karlotta Cecil, ALES
Jenny Price, HES
Angela Hughes; Kelsey Higgins, Parents
Cale Tharp; Melissa Williamson, Community
Penny Cecil; Chris Price, CO Certified
Amy Fortner;  Ashley Gardner, CO Classified

Approve the updated calendar committee for the 24-25 school year as presented

Order #674 - Motion Passed:  Approve the updated calendar committee for the 24-25 school year as presented passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Ashley Reding.

Request to surplus equipment:

• Four Warmers (3 LCMS, 1 LCHS)
• Four Milk Coolers (2 HES, 2 LCHS)
• Convection Oven/Steamer (LCHS)
• Pass Thru Fridge (ALES)

Approve the request to surplus items as presented

Order #675 - Motion Passed:  Approve the request to surplus items as presented passed with a motion by Dawn Conner and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

A student at LaRue County Middle School requires a shortened school day due to limited tolerance of a full school day. The student has been homeschooled in the past and has struggled to attend an entire school day. The student attends outside therapies. The student's therapist/medical provider recommends a shortened school day. The student will gradually attend for longer periods of time until they can tolerate a full school day. 

Approve the shortened school day/week waiver for a student at LaRue County Middle School

Order #676 - Motion Passed:  Approve the shortened school day/week waiver for a student at LaRue County Middle School passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

The motion to adjourn to Closed Session per KRS 61.810(k) for discussion of Superintendent Evaluation

Order #677 - Motion Passed:  The motion to adjourn to Closed Session per KRS 61.810(k) for discussion of Superintendent Evaluation passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Dawn Conner.

The motion to reconvene in open session

Order #678 - Motion Passed:  The motion to reconvene in open session 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 #679 - 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 Farrah Pruitt.