Board Chair Joanna Hinton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ExCEL Candidates 2025 - 2026

• Charlotte Miller
• Allison Elmore
• Jennifer Bryan
• Amanda Bales
• Heather Bewley

The adoption of agenda

Order #941 - Motion Passed:  The adoption of agenda passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

• Audience Comments
  Danielle Ducret, Life Wise Academy
• Board Comments / Updates

Board Member Farrah Pruitt gave an update on the Club 68 and Friends Scholarship.

Board Chair Joanna Hinton gave an update on the ruling on the nickel tax litigation.

• Audit Report - Joe Montgomery
• ALES Proficiency Report - Tina Nesbitt
• FRYSC Report - FRYSC Department
• Attendance Report - Chris Price, Penny Cecil
• Communications Report - Caleb Phelps
• Strategic Planning Report - Amanda Reed
• Personnel Report - Cindy Dunn
• ORR Report - Adryanne Warren
• Superintendent's Activities & Comments
• SBDM Reports     LCHS   LCMS   HES   ALES

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Order #942 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

Request to allow the use of a therapy dog, Jett, at LaRue County High School and school sponsored events.

Jett will work alongside the guidance counseling team as part of a school-approved therapy dog program. Therapy dogs are widely used in educational settings to help reduce student stress and anxiety, support emotional regulation, and promote a calm, welcoming environment. Jett has completed professional therapy dog training and certification and is well known for his gentle temperament and positive interactions with adolescents. Jett's presence on campus will be structured and supervised at all times. He will primarily be located in designated areas within the guidance office and will only interact with students under staff supervision.

Approve the use of a therapy dog at school and school sponsored activities as presented

Order #943 - Motion Passed:  Approve the use of a therapy dog at school and school sponsored activities as presented passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

Several special education teachers plan to apply for $650 mini grants from the Council for Exceptional Children. Grant requests include instructional technology and sensory/behavior support materials. 

Approve the submission of the 2026 CEC Mini Grant applications

Order #944 - Motion Passed:  Approve the submission of the 2026 CEC Mini Grant applications passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

Request to apply for the Kentucky AED Grant.

This would allow us to replace AED devices that are out dated.  The request is for 10 new devices to replace those that are 8 years or older.

The grant provide $2000.00 to make the purchase.  Any cost exceeding the cost of the device will be the responsibility of the school.  

Approve to apply for the FY 25 Kentucky AED grant

Order #945 - Motion Passed:  Approve to apply for the FY 25 Kentucky AED grant passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

Request to approve the proposed/adjusted Calendar LC Schools 2025-26

LC Schools Closures (In-Person Instruction):

• Tuesday, December 2, 2025- snow day
• Friday, December 12, 2025 - snow day
• Monday, January 26, 2026 - NTI #1
• Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - NTI #2
• Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - NTI #3
• Thursday, January 29, 2026 - NTI #4
• Friday, January 30, 2026 - snow day
• Monday, February 2, 2026 - NTI #5
• Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - snow day (Teacher/Staff work day)
• Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - NTI #6
• Thursday, February 5, 2026 - NTI #7
• Friday, February 6, 2026 - snow day

Proposed Adjusted Calendar:

• Forgive 3 days: December 2, December 12, and February 3
• Make up 2 snow days:
• Friday, January 30 will be made up on Friday, March 6
• Friday, February 6 will be made up on Wednesday, May 20
• Last day for students: Wednesday, May 20
• Two work days added to the end of the year: Thursday, May 21 & Friday, May 22
• Closing Day: Tuesday, May 26

Remaining Options:

• 2 Forgiveness days remain
• 3 NTI days remain
• Make-up Days that remain: Thursday May 21, Friday May 22 (LCHS normally prefers not having school on the day of graduation which is May 22)
• Other Make-Up Days after Memorial Day: Tuesday May 26, Wednesday May 27, Thursday May 28, Friday May 29

Approve the request for the Proposed Adjusted Calendar LC Schools 2025-26

Order #946 - Motion Passed:  Approve the request for the Proposed Adjusted Calendar LC Schools 2025-26 passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

Approve the 2025-2026 Technology Plan.  

Approve the 2025-2026 Technology Plan

Order #947 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2026-2027 Technology Plan passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

702 KAR 3:246 requires local districts to provide school councils both a tentative allocation by March 1st and a final allocation by May 1st for school staffing for the next fiscal year.  The District’s board staffing policy is contained in board policy & procedures 02.4331; the policy is not to change for school year 2026-2027.  Attached are SBDM Tentative Allocations for school year 2026-2027, presented at a 24:1 student/staff ratio.

Approve the SBDM Tentative Allocations for the school year 2026-2027 as presented

Order #948 - Motion Passed:  Approve the SBDM Tentative Allocations for the school year 2026-2027 as presented 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 #949 - Motion Passed:  The motion to adjourn to Closed Session per KRS 61.810(k) for discussion of Superintendent Evaluation passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

The motion to reconvene in open session

Order #950 - Motion Passed:  The motion to reconvene in open session passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Janet Cruse.

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

Order #951 - 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 Teresa Gilbert.