LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Inspire to Dream * Challenge to Persist * Equip to Succeed
August 17, 2026
6:00 p.m. ET (5:00 CT)
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
Mission and Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
3.A. Moment of Remembrance
3.B. Food Service Summer Feeding Staff Honored
3.C. Introduction of Trace Creek Construction Managers
3.D. Lauren Sparks: ISY Career Development Specialist
4. COMMUNICATION
4.A. Superintendent’s Update
4.A.1. Exceptional Success for the Class of 2026
4.A.2. Launching the $1 Million Star Academy at Blaine Elementary
4.A.3. District Renovation and Facility Projects Moving Forward
4.A.4. Successful NCJA Audit and New Grant Opportunities
4.A.5. Uniting Our Staff for a Great School Year
4.A.6. A Smooth Start to the New School Year
4.B. Public Comment
5. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES
5.A. MINUTES
Approve the Minutes of the July 20, 2026 Regular Meeting
5.B. Approve the 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 2026 Fall Regional Meeting and training per diem as allowed for KRS-mandated training
5.D.2. Contracts/Services:
5.D.2.a. Agreement with ProTeam Foodservice Advisors, LLC for School Menu Solutions for Menu Software Subscription and Support Services for USDA Meal Programs; Total for 2026-27 Software and Services Renewal: $12,910.00
5.D.2.b. 26-27 Dual Credit Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC/KCTCS) and Lawrence County School District, effective August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027
5.D.2.c. 26-27 Renaissance Products & Services Renewal-Star and Accelerated Reader (all schools except LCHS); September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027: $51,738.02
5.D.2.d. Amended NWEA MAP Growth Science invoice for local accountability testing: $1,361.25
5.D.2.e. Zaner-Bloser Handwriting K-5 (Louisa West, Louisa East, Blaine, Fallsburg); 2-Year Total cost: $27,820.54
5.D.2.f. SAVVAS Learning Company, SuccessMaker Math quotes, for RTI support for Blaine and Louisa Middle from Math Achievement Fund Mini Grants: $3,956.42 and $33,380.88
5.D.2.g. 26-27 Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Vendor Agreement
5.D.2.h. Memorandum of Agreement with The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Education and Labor Cabinet for the Community Work Transition Program (CWTP); July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027/Renewal
5.D.2.i. KIP 2026 Memorandum of Understanding for Kentucky Incentives for Prevention (KIP) Youth Survey
5.D.2.j. Continental Athletic Supply invoice for annual football helmet reconditioning: LCHS- $4,644.58
5.D.2.k. 26-27 Capture Crew Photography Agreement with Louisa East Elementary
5.D.3. Requests:
5.D.3.a. Fundraisers: FES, LEES, LWES, LCHS
5.D.3.b. Use of Facilities: LCHS by Eastern Elite Soccer for soccer camps, games, and practices; 2026-2027 school year; Scott Johnson; insurance provided
5.D.3.c. Use of Facilities: LCHS by Lawrence County Youth Soccer for soccer camps, practices and/or games; 2026-2027 school year; Scott Johnson; insurance provided
5.D.3.d. Use of Facilities: Use of Blaine Elementary on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, September 5, 2026, for Blaine High School Annual Alumni Reunion; Charlotte Sparks Carter and Ron Phillips
5.D.3.e. Use of Facilities: Request to use Louisa East Elementary School cafeteria for afterschool Good News Club; 26-27 school year; Teresa Kunze; liability insurance provided
5.D.3.f. Use of Facilities: Request to use Louisa Middle School for afterschool Junior Youth Challenge Club; 26-27 school year; Teresa Kunze; liability insurance provided
5.D.3.g. Use of Facilities: LC Youth Wrestling to use Louisa East Elementary, Louisa Middle, and LCHS gyms, as available, for wrestling practices, matches, camp; November 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027; Joshua Diamond; with liability insurance
5.D.3.h. Out-of-State/Overnight Trip: LCHS students to National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana; October 2026; Melissa Blackburn
5.D.3.i. Permission for the district to apply for the federal Promise Neighborhoods Grant for the purpose of improving school readiness and graduation rates, in collaboration with three neighboring districts, Johnson, Pikeville Independent, and Menifee, with a matching funds portion of 20%, which is primarily accounted through use of facilities, general supplies, and salaries of staff implementing the grant activities and requirements
5.D.3.j. Permission for Band Director Scott Smith to apply for the Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative American Theatre Wing Classroom Resources Grant to upgrade the sound system in the Louisa Middle School Performing Arts Center at an estimated cost of $46,000
5.D.4. For Review/FYI: (no action required)
5.D.4.a. SBDM Council Minutes: July: FES, LCHS, LMS August: LWES, LEES
5.D.4.b. School Activity Reports/Reconciliations: July: All schools.
5.D.4.c. Hard copy provided: 26-27 Lawrence County Schools Parent & Student Handbook Including Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline & District Student Transportation Services Policy Expectations/Guidelines
5.D.4.d. Fall KSBA Regional Meeting: Invitation from Martin County/Training Requirements
5.D.4.e. Harvest Moon Gala/FFA/4-H, LC Extension Office, September 24, 6:45 pm
5.E. Construction/Building & Grounds
5.E.1. New Louisa West Elementary Project BG# 27-076
5.E.1.a. Approve BG-1# 27-076: Louisa West Elementary School Renovation and Addition
5.E.1.b. Approve the Owner and Construction Manager Contract for the Louisa West Elementary Renovation Project, BG# 27-076, with Trace Creek Construction, Inc.
5.E.1.c. Approve the invoice for RossTarrant Architects (RTA) professional services (design phase) for the New Louisa West Renovation and Addition, July 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026, Invoice No. 26011-02 for a total of $41,810.16
5.E.2. Louisa East Elementary Renovation Project BG# 27-077
5.E.2.a. Approve BG-1# 27-077: Louisa East Elementary Renovation
5.E.2.b. Approve the Owner and Construction Manager Contract for the Louisa East Elementary Renovation Project, BG# 27-077, with Trace Creek Construction, Inc.
5.E.2.c. Approve the invoice for RossTarrant Architects (RTA) professional services for the Louisa East Elementary School Renovation, July 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026, Invoice No. 26012-02 for a total of $8,853.29
5.E.3. Building and Grounds/Security/Upgrades
5.E.3.a. Approve to award the bid for blacktop services
5.E.3.b. Approve acknowledgement of the Board receiving the annual cybersecurity health check/update including review of the Data Security and Breach Notification Best Practice Guide and the implementation of best practices that meet the needs of personal information reasonable security in the district, as set forth in 702 KAR 1:170 and KRS 61.932 (1)(b)
OTHER ACTION
5.F. Discussion of the current process for setting property tax rates and discussion of the 26-27 Available Property Tax Rates certified by the Kentucky Departments of Education and Revenue
5.G. Approve Proposed 2026-2027 Property Tax Rates for consideration at an upcoming special meeting
5.H. Approve the Unaudited Annual Financial Report (AFR) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
5.I. Approve to confirm the 26-27 school year adult price for breakfast as $3.25 and the adult price for lunch as $5.05, having received the KDE recommendation which is the same as last year’s prices
5.J. Approve to declare surplus equipment from Food Service
5.K. Approve Assurance of Understanding for the 26-27 collection of Food Service Indirect Costs at the rate approved by KDE
5.L. Approve purchase authorizations for two (2) buses by financing through KISTA, on the recommendation of Superintendent Webb
5.M. Approve Fallsburg Elementary’s 26-27 School Master Bell Schedule and 26-27 School Student Fees Request with SBDM minutes showing approval
5.N. Approve “Preliminary” Memorandum of Understanding for the intent to apply, plan, coordinate, and deliver services for Lawrence County Schools through the US Department of Education FY 2026 Promise Neighborhoods Grant in a collaborative partnership with Wilderness Education Project (WEP) and neighboring districts for the purpose of improving school readiness and graduation rates
5.O. Approve Shortened School Day Waiver Request for a special needs student
5.P. NEW BUSINESS
6. PERSONNEL
6.A. Approve abolishment, creation, and/or changes regarding positions
6.B. Approve Declaration of Emergency regarding middle grades ELA teacher at Fallsburg Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year
6.C. Superintendent Professional Growth and Evaluation: Katie H. Webb
6.C.1. Approve Superintendent Webb’s 26-27 Professional Growth Plan
6.C.2. Effectiveness Standards for Kentucky School Superintendents, Considerations for Revision: for future discussion for implementation in the 27-28 School Year
6.D. Approve to acknowledge receipt of Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update
7. ADJOURNMENT
