KATIE WEBB, SUPERINTENDENT
BOARD MEMBERS:
James M. See, Chairman
Maddlene Roberts, Vice Chair
Barbara Robinson
Garnett Skaggs
Susie Rice
March 16, 2026; 6:00 p.m.
IN PERSON & VIDEO TELECONFERENCE
Primary Location:
Blaine Elementary School
Blaine, 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. Blaine Elementary School Showcase
4. COMMUNICATION
4.A. Superintendent’s Update
4.A.1. LCHS Higher Education Expo held March 12 & Spring Science Career Fair March 17
4.A.2. LCHS Youth Health Coalition is Keynote Speaker at 2026 UK Public Health Showcase in April
4.A.3. Junior LMS FPS Team competing at KY Governor’s Cup on March 23
4.A.4. Bulldog Bites
4.A.5. Read Across America
4.A.6. Legislative Update
4.B. Public Comment
5. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES
5.A. Approve the Minutes of the February 17, 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
5.D.2. Contracts/Services:
5.D.2.a. Your Life Speaks Contract for speaking engagement for LCHS and LMS; Nathan Harmon; April 2026; FRYSC: LCHS: $4500; LMS: $500
5.D.2.b. Varsity Yearbook Agreement with Louisa Middle School: $2,437.50
5.D.2.c. Hutch Auto Group Title Sponsorship Agreement for 25-26 LCHS Athletics Season
5.D.2.d. Acceptance of FY2026 KETS Second Offer of Assistance for Education Technology from the School Facilities Construction Commission in the total amount of $18,163, with equal match by the district
5.D.2.e. JAG KY (Jobs for America’s Graduates Program Kentucky) 2026-2027 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lawrence County High School
5.D.2.f. Travel Agreement with Olympus Car and Coach of Knoxville, TN, to All-Star Music Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, contingent on liability insurance; and permission to use the common carrier/charter bus for April LCHS Senior Trip with the RATIONALE provided; Lynda Peterson and Wrendi McDavid
5.D.2.g. Superior Office Service Copier Lease Agreement with Service Contract with Louisa West Elementary; Canon ADVANCE DX C5850I System
5.D.2.h. Skool Aid, LLC Service Level Agreement, “Wheelchair Basketball Assembly” Disability Awareness Program with Blaine Elementary School; April 2026; Tina Blevins, FRYSC: $1,200
5.D.3. Requests:
5.D.3.a. Fundraisers: LCHS, LMS, BES
5.D.3.b. Use of Facilities: Louisa Middle for Annual 2026 Eastern KY Fire School hosted by Louisa Fire Department; May 1, 2, 3, 2026; Eddie Preston, Fire Chief; insurance provided
5.D.3.c. Use of Facilities: Louisa Middle School cafeteria for Annual Conservation Essay and Poster Winners Banquet; April 9, 2026; Kelli Hanshaw, Lawrence County Conservation District; insurance provided
5.D.3.d. Out-of-State/Overnight Trip: Blaine Elementary 8th Graders to Great Wolfe Lodge, Mason, Ohio, for annual class trip; April 2026; Lisa Withers
5.D.3.e. Out-of-State/Overnight Trip: LCHS Senior Trip to Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, Orlando, Florida; April 2026; Lynda Peterson and Wrendi McDavid
5.D.3.f. Out-of-State Trip/Overnight Trip: Fallsburg Elementary 8th Graders, Mason, Ohio, for 8th Grade Trip, April 2026; Craig McDavid & Sheree Hay
5.D.3.g. Out-of-State Trip: Louisa Middle 8th Graders to Kings Island, Mason, Ohio, for Annual 8th Grade Trip, May 2026; Tommy Perry & Kristy Sammons
5.D.3.h. Out-of-State Trip: Louisa Middle School Softball to Wayne Middle School, WV, for game; March 2026; Timmy Hayes
5.D.3.i. Out-of-State Trip: Louisa Middle School Softball to CK/Vinson Middle School, WV, for game; April 2026; Timmy Hayes
5.D.3.j. Permission for our middle schools to apply for the Middle School Career Exploration Initiative, a $5,000 grant to work with other recipients to co-create, design, and implement a quality career exploration plan for implementation in the 2026-27 school year
5.D.3.k. Permission for CAO Brady to apply for the Mathematics Achievement Fund Middle School Coaching pilot grant, designed to fund developmentally appropriate math diagnostic assessment and intervention services to students through providing release time for a teacher to serve as a mathematics coach who will work with 6-8 teachers in their classrooms to improve mathematics teaching practices
5.D.3.l. Permission for CAO Brady to explore and apply for a TC Energy Build Strong grant with the goal of supporting the district’s educational needs, resources, and access to education and career opportunities
5.D.3.m. Approval to accept donations:
-Lawrence Co and Tourism Commission – Turkey Trot – FRYSC $7,300
-Lawrence Co 4-H Council – Gala $4,645.05
-Kentucky FFA Foundation Inc. – Raising Hope Grant $5,000
5.D.4. For Review/FYI: (no action required)
5.D.4.a. SBDM Council Minutes: January: LMS; February: FES, LCHS, LEES. March: FES, BES, LCHS, LWES, LMS, LEES
5.D.4.b. School Activity Reports/Reconciliations: February: All schools
OTHER ACTION
5.E. Construction/Building & Grounds Update
5.E.1. Wastewater Treatment Systems: Approve 2026 Permit Applications for Kentucky Pollution Discharge Elimination System for Blaine Elementary School and for Fallsburg Elementary School
5.E.2. Approve to award the bid for grass mowing services for the 2026 season
5.E.3. PROPERTY ACQUISITION: Approve the Thompson & Kennedy, PLLC, invoice for professional services for property purchase; February 28, 2026, Invoice No. MKT6060-001 #7 for a Total of $32.00
5.F. Discuss/Consider current 25-26 Calendar adjustments
5.G. Discuss/Approve to set LCHS graduation night
5.H. 2026-27 CALENDAR: Approve the 2026-2027 Lawrence County School District Calendar, along with the attendance months, as the Option B calendar, one of the two options recommended to the Board by the District Calendar Committee and which has a full 5-day Fall Break, a 3-day Thanksgiving Break, and August 12 as the first day of student attendance, presented on the recommendation of Superintendent Webb based on the survey results of district staff (75.3% in favor of Option B) and parents/ guardians (67.2% in favor of Option B)
5.I. Approve to appoint Phillip Hunt and associates of Hall & Clark Insurance Agency as the Agent of Record regarding District Insurances for the 2026-2027 school year
5.J. Approve the return to a shortened school day for a student with special needs, previously approved for increased time at school on 10/20/25
5.K. NEW BUSINESS
6. PERSONNEL
6.A. Approve abolishment, creation, and/or changes regarding positions
6.B. Approve to acknowledge receipt of Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update
7. ADJOURNMENT
