Lawrence COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
July 21, 2025; 6:00 p.m.
In Person & Video Teleconference
Primary Location:
Lawrence County High School
Louisa, Kentucky
For public viewing of the meeting via the Internet, use this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeObmWjYrXWRbaqkBEyznxg
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
LCS Mission and Pledge of Allegiance
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
3.A. Lawrence County High School Girls Softball
4. COMMUNICATION
4.A. Superintendent’s Update
4.A.1. LCS Summer Feeding Program provides 30,240 meals in June and July.
4.A.2. Senate Bill 181: Traceable communication systems are in place. Senate Bill 208: Cell phone policy protects instructional time while addressing student needs and safety concerns.
4.A.3. Administrator Retreat began with a New Principal Day with three more days planned.
4.A.4. Mrs. Webb advocates for the release of Held Federal Title Funds which impacts budgets.
4.A.5. Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) Conference is July 23-25.
4.A.6. The new school year for staff begins with professional development in August.
4.A.7. 25-26 sports activities have begun.
4.B. Public Comment
5. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES
5.A. Approve the Minutes of the June 16, 2025 Regular Meeting and the Minutes of the June 30, 2025 Special-Called Meeting
5.B. Approve Claims and Orders of the Treasurer
5.C. Approve the Monthly Financial Report: Finance Officer Brandi Peters
5.C.1. Bank Reconciliation Report
5.C.2. MUNIS Balance Sheet and Monthly Financial Report
5.C.3. Finance Update
5.D. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approve the Consent Agenda items:
5.D.1. Per diem and expenses for board members in attendance; registration and travel expenses for board members attending KSBA’s 2025 Fall Regional Meeting and training per diem as allowed for KRS-mandated training
5.D.2. Contracts/Services:
5.D.2.a. LCHS Copiers (3) 60-Month Lease Agreement and Service Contract with Superior Office Service; KEDC Contract/Sourewell Contract
5.D.2.b. Special Education Contract: East KY Psychological Resources: Shelly Ritchie, M.A., LPP, only if needed, with insurance (contract file had missing pages on June 30)
5.D.2.c. Remix Education, Inc. Contract; Drug & Bully Program for Louisa East and Louisa West Elementary Schools; October 2025; Jessica Tackett, FRC Director; Total: $3,125.00
5.D.2.d. Cardinal Photography, Inc. Portrait Booking Agreement with Fallsburg Elementary
5.D.2.e. 2025-2026 Dual Credit Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Big Sandy Community and Technical College
5.D.2.f. 2025-2026 Dual Credit Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Morehead State University
5.D.2.g. Agreement with Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation-AdvanceKentucky AP for LCHS
5.D.2.h. 2025-2026 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Valley Health Systems, Inc. for job shadowing and internship opportunities at Louisa, KY and Fort Gay, WV facility sites
5.D.2.i. 2025-2026 Junior/Senior Personalized Learning Parent Permission Driving Form
5.D.2.j. 2025-2026 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Lawrence County Health Department and Lawrence County School District to provide tobacco/vaping prevention and cessation services
5.D.3. Requests:
5.D.3.a. Fundraisers: FES, LEES, LMS, FES, LCHS
5.D.3.b. Use of Facilities: Louisa Middle School gym for Lawrence County Fair Cornhole Tournament on July 26, 2025; Rick Blackburn, pending Lawrence County insurance
5.D.3.c. Use of Facilities: Use of LCS football fields and gyms by LC Youth Football League for practice and games by youth football and cheer, as can be scheduled for the 25-26 school year, Brianna Muncy; insurance provided
5.D.3.d. Use of Blaine Elementary on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, August 30, 2025, for Blaine High School Annual Alumni Reunion; Charlotte Sparks Carter and Ron Phillips
5.D.3.e. 2025-2026 Northeast Head Start request to use Louisa West Elementary for emergency evacuation
5.D.3.f. Out-of-State Trip: July LCHS Football field trip and team building exercise to Breaks Interstate Park, Virginia, after 7 vs 7 and Lineman Challenge at East Ridge High School
5.D.3.g. Request for Continued Assistance: cost of additional in-state dual credit tuition for LCHS students at our various college/university partnerships for the 2025-2026 school year; Principal Wrendi McDavid
5.D.3.h. Annual Request for Assistance: payment of 2025-2026 AP test fees for LCHS students; Guidance Counselor/AP Testing Coordinator Larissa Skaggs; estimate: $1,255
5.D.3.i. Permission to apply for KDE’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Innovation and Support Grant; Federal Programs Director Matt Maynard
5.D.4. For Review/FYI: (no action required)
5.D.4.a. SBDM Council Minutes: JUNE: LCHS. JULY: BES, LCHS, LMS, LEES, LWES, FES.
5.D.4.b. Published 25-26 Handbooks: Employee, Coach, Substitute Teacher
5.D.4.c. Save the Date: Lawrence County Youth Livestock Auction July 26
5.E. CONSTRUCTION/BUILDING & GROUNDS PROJECTS/UPDATES
5.E.1. LCHS Vocational Education Center Renovation & Expansion Phase 1, BG: 22-146
5.E.1.a. Approve Codell Construction Pay Application 19 for a total of $190,475.49 for work performed on the LCHS Vocational Education Center Renovation & Expansion Phase 1 BG: 22-146, which includes contractors, material suppliers, and construction manager invoices:
|
LCHS Vocational Education Center Renovation & Expansion Phase 1 |
BG: 22-146 |
|
Grayhawk, LLC (BP#6) |
$ 9,200.00 |
|
Brewer and Company of WV, Inc. (BP#10) |
16,830.00 |
|
Infinity Design & Construction (BP#11) |
162,883.52 |
|
Codell Construction Management |
1,516.97 |
|
BG: 22-146 Pay Application 19 Total |
$190,475.49 |
5.E.2. Louisa Middle School Roof Replacement Project: BG: 24-113
5.E.2.a. Approve Codell Construction Pay Application 11 for a total of $96,685.87 for work performed on the Louisa Middle School Roof Replacement BG: 24-113, which includes contractors, material suppliers, and construction manager invoices:
|
Louisa Middle School Roof Replacement Project |
BG: 24-113 |
|
Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet (BP#1) |
$ 91,800.00 |
|
Codell Construction Management |
4,885.87 |
|
BG: 24-113 Pay Application 11 Total |
$ 96,685.87 |
OTHER ACTION
5.F. Approve the Unaudited Annual Financial Report (AFR) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
5.G. Approve 2025-2026 Lawrence County Food Service Procurement Plan
5.H. Approve 2025-2026 Master Bell Schedules of all schools
5.I. Approve a Shortened School Day Waiver Request for a special needs student
5.J. Approve 2025-2026 School Student Fees for Louisa East Elementary, Louisa West Elementary, Fallsburg Elementary, Louisa Middle School, LCHS Athletic Player Fees for Overnight Trips, and no fees assessed by Blaine Elementary SBDMC
5.K. Approve Google Suite, Infinite Campus, and Microsoft Office 365 as additional traceable communication systems for the LC School District per SB181/KRS 160.145
5.L. Approve Blackboard (Anthology), Outlook (email examples: kctcs.edu domain; moreheadstate.edu), and Starfish (EAB) as additional traceable communication systems currently utilized by KCTCS and state universities and LCHS students enrolled in dual credit courses for the LC School District per SB181/KRS 160.145
5.M. NEW BUSINESS
6. PERSONNEL
6.A. Approve abolishment, creation, and changes regarding positions
6.B. Approve an updated page 3 of the 2025-2026 Lawrence County Schools Salary Schedule
6.C. Approve updates to District Personnel Evaluation tools to reflect accurate job roles
6.D. Approve 2025-2026 Lawrence County Schools Parent & Student Handbook Including Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline and District Student Transportation Services Policy Expectations/Guidelines, and the LC@Home Handbook for Students and Families along with the LC@Home Student/Guardian Contract (final handbooks)
6.E. Superintendent Professional Growth and Evaluation: Katie H. Webb
6.E.1. Orientation to 2025-2026 Superintendent Evaluation
6.E.2. Professional Growth Plan Draft for Review
6.F. Approve to acknowledge receipt of Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update
7. ADJOURNMENT
