Board Chair Joanna Hinton called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

ALES 2026 KMEA 4th District Treble Choir

• Mason Peters
• Anna Kepplinger
• Vanessa Sanders
• Haddie Bennett
• Clara Sholty

ALES Academic Team

• Burke Phelps
• Brent Rowe
• Nolan Crain
• Darren Eagle
• Grayson Budd
• Norah Phelps
• Vivianne Perkins
• Maria Wade
• Braylee Perdue
• Raylan Skaggs
• Harbour Powell

LCMS 2026 KAAC STATE GOVERNOR’S CUP

• Kinzleigh Hack
• Ashlyn Frank
• Reed Mills

LCMS 2026 STATE MATHCOUNTS

• Joel Hinton
• Cooper Braden
• Anthony Putnam

LCMS Wrestling

• Region 3 Champions
• State Champion School Team
• Jax Vickery
• Nolan Shewmaker
• Hunter Caven
• Liam Gustafson
• Hunter Sanders
• Eric Zwiep
• Camden French
• Titus Wheeler
• Uriah Edlin
• Landon Garner
• Elijah Ray
• Levi Choate
• Ezra Fortier
• Jude Fortier
• Steven Grant
• Jett Loyall
• Wyatt Price
• Ryan Bays
• James Boone
• Gabriel Collado
• Gryffin Henderson

LCHS Girls Wrestling

•  Hailey Garner

Larue County Wrestling Club (Youth)

• Region 3 Runner Up
• State Champions Division 2

• Paislee Sefton – State Champion
• James Shaw- State Champion
• William Shaw
• Cashton Peters
• Caden Peters
• Barrett Cox
• Nathan Sefton
• Stetson Hull
• Lawson Ward
• George Mason
• Lincoln Downs
• Bennelli Cottrell
• Barron Cottrell
• Bostyn Bowling
• Oliver Barnes
• Adaline Hull
• Teddy Downs
• Anson Routt
• Kace Gusler
• Sawyer Sutherland
• Maximus Wheeler
• Aiden Routt
• Burke Phelps

KY Educator Rank Change

• Pam Baker
• Amanda Bales
• Erin Bratcher
• Heather Hynes
• Tracy Murray
• Whitley Phelps
• Kayla Pullin
• Samantha Skaggs
• Carla Struck
• Brittany Vickery

Adopt the agenda with the amendment to add 8.I. KRS 61.810(c) for discussion of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency, 8.J. Reconvene to open session, 8.K. Public Action, 8.L. KRS 61.810(k) Adjourn to closed session for discussion of superintendent evaluation and 8.M. Reconvene to open session

Order #956 - Motion Passed:  Adopt the agenda with the amendment to add 8.I. KRS 61.810(c) for discussion of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency, 8.J. Reconvene to open session, 8.K. Public Action, 8.L. KRS 61.810(k) Adjourn to closed session for discussion of superintendent evaluation and 8.M. Reconvene to open session passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

• Audience Comments - There were no names on the sign-in sheet.
• Board Comments / Updates - There were no comments from board members.

• HES Proficiency Report
• Attendance Report
• Communications Report
• Strategic Planning Report
• Personnel Report
• ORR Report
• Superintendent's Activities & Comments
• SBDM Reports     LCHS   LCMS   HES   ALES

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Order #957 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

Request to develop 3-4 pollinator plots (garden spaces along the cross-country course, HES nature Trail or McDougal Lake Trails)

Approve request to develop pollinator plots as presented

Order #958 - Motion Passed:  Approve request to develop pollinator plots as presented 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. Casey's Convenience Store has presented Abraham Lincoln Elementary School with a $1000 donation.  The donation is to be spent at the discretion of the Principal, Mrs. Nesbitt intends to utilize the funds for staff appreciation. 

Approve the $1000 donation from Casey's Convenience Store to Abraham Lincoln Elementary School

Order #959 - Motion Passed:  Approve the $1000 donation from Casey's Convenience Store to Abraham Lincoln Elementary School passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

In order to accommodate end-of-year testing and scheduling needs, the following adjustments to the school calendar are being proposed:

Friday, May 8 will be changed to a full instructional day to allow adequate time for student testing.

Wednesday, May 20 will be changed to an early release day and will serve as the last day for students.

These adjustments will help ensure sufficient time for required assessments while allowing the district to conclude the school year efficiently.

Approve the 2025-2026 calendar adjustments as presented

Order #960 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2025-2026 calendar adjustments as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

Request approval of the WellFront Readiness Solutions MOA.

Approve the WellFront Readiness Solutions MOA as presented

Order #961 - Motion Passed:  Approve the WellFront Readiness Solutions MOA as presented passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

We would like to apply for Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding to enhance our surveillance and strengthen and modernize our school’s physical security infrastructure. This federal program allows Members of Congress to request funding for specific projects in their districts through designated federal accounts.   

Approve the request to apply for the FY2027 Community Project Funding as presented

Order #962 - Motion Passed:  Approve the request to apply for the FY2027 Community Project Funding as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

TRANE Service Agreement

The term of this service agreement is 3 years, beginning May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029. The contract amount for year 1 is $28,844.00, year 2 is $25,960.00 and year 3 is $26,844.00.

Why should we renew?

• This contact provides a variety of services that help keep the HVAC running smoothly and as efficient as possible.
•  Programing that provides off site graphics 
•  Inspections / boiler inspections / programing updates / scheduling 
•  24/7 Help desk that we can talk directly with a Trane technician.
•  Energy savings 
•  Pay now or pay more later with longer downtime.

Approve the TRANE service agreement for a three year term beginning May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029

Order #963 - Motion Passed:  Approve the TRANE service agreement for a three year term beginning May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029 passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

Request approval to move forward with repair/replacement of gutters.  Gutters on school district buildings are in need of repair/replacement due to damages caused by recent ice storm and snow. The damage estimate is approximately $200,00.00. Schools include HES, ALES and the high school.  The district's insurance agency Liberty Mutual will cover the expense to replace damaged gutters less the deductible and depreciation costs.

Approve request to repair/replace gutters as presented

Order #964 - Motion Passed:  Approve request to repair/replace gutters as presented passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) eligibility rules state that participating schools must have in-place medical insurance with coverage limits up to the deductible of the KHSAA catastrophic insurance program and such insurance shall remain in force throughout participation.  It is the responsibility of each member school to insure and certify that each student has insurance coverage throughout the year. 

For the past several years, the board has chosen to insure all students with an accident policy.  Insuring all students with an accident policy gives the board coverage if an accident were to occur on school property or at a school-sponsored event.  The patient’s insurance (or student’s insurance) is primary, this policy is supplemental.  If the student does not have insurance, this policy becomes primary. 

Last year, 2026, the District cost for covering approximately 2400 (P-12) students was $42,934 for the basic accident coverage ($0-$25,000) and for catastrophic accident coverage ($25,000-$7,500,000).

The District's agent, Roberts Insurance, submitted three quotes for rates based on a two-year claims history and loss runs.  The quotes are attached for your review.  Zurich, current insurance provider, submitted a quote for the same cost: $43,301 (an increase of $367).

Approve FY2027 Student Accident Insurance coverage to Zurich for $43,301

Order #965 - Motion Passed:  Approve FY2027 Student Accident Insurance coverage to Zurich for $43,301 passed with a motion by Teresa Gilbert and a second by Ashley Reding.

Adjourn to Closed Session per KRS 61.810(c) for discussion of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency

Order #966 - Motion Passed:  Adjourn to Closed Session per KRS 61.810(c) for discussion of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

Reconvene to Open Session

Order #967 - Motion Passed:  Reconvene to Open Session passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Ashley Reding.

authorize legal counsel, Grant Chenoweth of Porter, Banks, Baldwin & Shaw, PLLC, to represent and defend the LaRue County Board of Education in any litigation, proceedings, or communications involving the Kentucky Department of Education. This authorization permits counsel to take any and all actions deemed necessary to protect and represent the interests of the LaRue County Board of Education, including but not limited to filing responsive pleadings, motions, counterclaims, and cross-claims, and pursuing or defending any appeals or related proceedings arising from this matter. Such actions may be taken as counsel determines appropriate to safeguard the Board’s legal and financial interests and to ensure compliance with applicable Kentucky law.

Authorize legal counsel, Grant Chenoweth of Porter, Banks, Baldwin & Shaw, PLLC, to represent and defend the LaRue County Board of Education in any litigation, proceedings, or communications involving the Kentucky Department of Education; this authorization permits counsel to take any and all actions deemed necessary to protect and represent the interests of the LaRue County Board of Education, including but not limited to filing responsive pleadings, motions, counterclaims, and cross-claims, and pursuing or defending any appeals or related proceedings arising from this matter. Such actions may be taken as counsel determines appropriate to safeguard the Board’s legal and financial interests and to ensure compliance with applicable Kentucky law,

Order #968 - Motion Passed:  Authorize legal counsel, Grant Chenoweth of Porter, Banks, Baldwin & Shaw, PLLC, to represent and defend the LaRue County Board of Education in any litigation, proceedings, or communications involving the Kentucky Department of Education; this authorization permits counsel to take any and all actions deemed necessary to protect and represent the interests of the LaRue County Board of Education, including but not limited to filing responsive pleadings, motions, counterclaims, and cross-claims, and pursuing or defending any appeals or related proceedings arising from this matter. Such actions may be taken as counsel determines appropriate to safeguard the Board’s legal and financial interests and to ensure compliance with applicable Kentucky law, passed with a motion by Ashley Reding and a second by Farrah Pruitt.

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

Order #969 - 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 Ashley Reding.

The motion to reconvene in open session

Order #970 - Motion Passed:  The motion to reconvene in open session passed with a motion by Farrah Pruitt and a second by Teresa Gilbert.

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

Order #971 - 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.