LaRue County
November 17, 2025 6:00 PM
November Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence
3. Agenda Adopted
Recommended Motion

The adoption of agenda

Actions Taken

Order #902 - Motion Passed:  The adoption of agenda passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

Member Votes
Farrah Pruitt Yes
Joanna Hinton Yes
Ashley Reding Yes
Janet Cruse Yes
Teresa Gilbert Yes
4. Communications
Rationale

  • Audience Comments - There were no visitors signed in to comment.
  • Board Comments / Updates

5. Reports
Rationale

  • Attendance Report - Penny Cecil, Chris Price
  • Communications Report - Caleb Phelps
  • Strategic Planning Report - Amanda Reed
  • Personnel Report - Cindy Dunn
  • Superintendent's Activities & Comments
  • SBDM Reports     LCHS   LCMS   HES   ALES

6. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion

Approval of Consent Agenda

Actions Taken

Order #903 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Consent Agenda with a correction to item 7.F. in the October 20, 2025 regular meeting minutes to reflect a nay vote by Board Member Teresa Gilbert and concern from Board Member Joanna Hinton regarding approval of fundraiser requests listing more than one event on a request form passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

Member Votes
Farrah Pruitt Yes
Joanna Hinton Yes
Ashley Reding Yes
Janet Cruse Yes
Teresa Gilbert Yes
6.A. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
6.B. Claims as Presented
6.C. Treasurer’s Report (KC / GF / LCSNP /MUNIS Balance Sheet / Budget Report /Monthly Report / Year to Date Budget Report)
6.D. Fundraising Requests
6.E. Field Trip Requests
7. Action Agenda
7.A. Donations - Jessica Castenir
Rationale

According to Board Policy, Gifts and Donations 04.61, donations valued at more than $1,000 must be approved by the Board. Approve the following donations:

Communicare to donate $1000 to the Youth Service Center for Red Ribbon Week.  To be split between the middle and high school.

Anonymous donation of $1800 to the Youth Service Center for Christmas assistance for the middle and high school.

 

 

 

 

 

Recommended Motion

Approve the donations as presented.

Actions Taken

Order #904 - Motion Passed:  Approve the donations as presented. passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

Member Votes
Farrah Pruitt Yes
Joanna Hinton Yes
Ashley Reding Yes
Janet Cruse Yes
Teresa Gilbert Yes
7.B. Shortened School Day Waiver - Savannah Boone
Rationale

A shortened school day is being requested for a student at Hodgenville Elementary School.

Recommended Motion

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

Actions Taken

Order #905 - Motion Passed:  Approve the shortened school day waiver for a student at Hodgenville Elementary School. passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Joanna Hinton.

Member Votes
Farrah Pruitt Yes
Joanna Hinton Yes
Ashley Reding Yes
Janet Cruse Yes
Teresa Gilbert Yes
7.C. Advanced Coursework or Accelerated Learning Plan - Amanda Reed
Rationale

In accordance with Board Policy 08.1122, by December 1 2025 the District shall adopt a plan establishing policies on the promotion of advanced coursework or accelerated learning in language arts, mathematics, social studies and science by grade level for students in grades 4-12.

Recommended Motion

Approve the Advanced Coursework or Accelerated Learning Plan as presented

Actions Taken

Order #906 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Advanced Coursework or Accelerated Learning Plan as presented passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

Member Votes
Farrah Pruitt Yes
Joanna Hinton Yes
Ashley Reding Yes
Janet Cruse Yes
Teresa Gilbert Yes
8. Adjournment
Rationale

Board Member Teresa Gilbert requested the time of adjournment be reflected in the meeting minutes.

Recommended Motion

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

Actions Taken

Order #907 - Motion Passed:  The adjournment of this meeting of the LaRue County Board of Education at 6:23 PM passed with a motion by Joanna Hinton and a second by Ashley Reding.

Member Votes
Farrah Pruitt Yes
Joanna Hinton Yes
Ashley Reding Yes
Janet Cruse Yes
Teresa Gilbert Yes