LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
IN PERSON & VIDEO TELECONFERENCE
September 16, 2024; 6:00 p.m.
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. APPROVE AGENDA
3. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
3.A. *Gold Star*: LCHS Cadets and Instructors, Col. John Turner and Sgt. John Runyon, awarded the
coveted JROTC Honor Unit with Distinction in recent program accreditation.
3.B. Fallsburg Elementary School Principal Sara Kise recognized for three years’ service on the KDE
Commissioner’s Principals Advisory Council.
3.C. LC School Psychologist Jennifer Rose awarded the 2024 Kentucky Association for Psychology in
the Schools (KAPS) KVEC-KEDC Regional Best Practice Award.
4. COMMUNICATION
4.A. Superintendent’s Update
4.A.1. School Resource Officer, Local and State Law Enforcement are much appreciated for their
thoroughness and professionalism in serving Lawrence County Schools, students, and staff.
4.A.2.CTE Fire Science students obtained Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart
Association which includes AED and CPR.
4.A.3. LCHS student art class mural is now finished at Rebel Outfitters in downtown Louisa.
4.A.4. The district received a dividend payment from workers’ compensation/Kentucky
Employers’ Mutal Insurance (KEMI) in the amount of $22,181.82
4.A.5.Superintendent Webb provides an update on new superintendent training events.
4.B. Public Comment5. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES
5.A. Approve Minutes of the August 19, 2024 Regular Meeting
5.B. Approve Claims and Orders of the Treasurer
5.C. Approve the Monthly Financial Report by 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: Set Special meeting for work session and approval of Fiscal Year 2024-
2025 Working Budget
5.D. CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Consent Agenda items:
5.D.1. Per diem and expenses for board members in attendance and approval of expenses of
board members attending the KSBA Regional Fall Meeting and training per diem as allowed for
KRS-mandated training during the regional meeting
5.D.2. Contracts/Services:
5.D.2.a. 2024-2025 Memorandum of Agreement with Lawrence County Board of Education
for Supplemental CTE Funds (Career & Technical Education Funds); 09-01-24 to 06-30-25:
$368,921.00
5.D.2.b. Remix Education, Inc. Contract; Motivational Assembly for Louisa East and
Louisa West Elementary Schools; November 1, 2024; Jessica Tackett, FRC Director;
Total: $1,310 & $810
5.D.2.c. Services contract for Blaine Elementary School with Be Somebody, LLC,
Forest Quillen; drug/character awareness; October 25, 2024; BES FRYSC: $475
5.D.2.d. 2024-2025 Renewal of Typesy subscription: approximately $1,538.00
5.D.2.e. Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. (EKCEP)
Partnership Agreement with Lawrence County High School to provide career
services
5.D.2.f. Three Rivers Medical Center & Clinics (Hospital of Louisa, Inc.) Student
Affiliation Agreement with Lawrence County School District for High School Early
College and Career Release Program (ABA2 Grant) Students/clinical training
5.D.2.g. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Louisa for the
2024-25 school year to provide certified fire trainer(s) to train LCHS students in the
area of Fire/Rescue Science Technology
5.D.2.h. Criminal History Record Information User Agreement with Kentucky State
Police for Non-Criminal Justice Government Entity for the purpose of receiving,
accessing, and utilizing criminal history record information
5.D.2.i. SY2024-2025 Certificate of Head Start Full Utilization with Local Head Start
Memorandum of Agreement with Lawrence County School District
5.D.2.j. Contract with Disney Destinations, LLC. for LCHS Senior Trip to Walt Disney
World, Orlando, Florida; Spring 2025; Wrendi McDavid and Ryan Prince
5.D.3. Requests:
5.D.3.a. Fundraisers: LCHS, FES, LMS, LWES, LEES
5.D.3.b. Use of Facilities: LCHS by Eastern Elite Soccer Academy for soccer training and/or
games; 2024-2025 school year; Scott Johnson; insurance provided
5.D.3.c. Out-of-State Trip: LWES 1st Grade field trip to Noble Family Farms, Minford, Ohio;
October 15, 2024; Brittany Fitch
5.D.3.d. Out-of-State Trip: LEES 2nd Grade field trip to Noble Family Farms, Minford, Ohio;
September 26, 2024; Maria Kirk5.D.3.e. Out-of-State/Overnight Trip: LCHS FFA to National FFA Convention, Indianapolis,
Indiana; October 21 to 26, 2024; Melissa Blackburn
5.D.3.f. Out-of-State Trip: LCHS Volleyball to Tolsia High School, Fort Gay, WV; October 7,
2024; Autumn Blevins
5.D.3.g. Permission to apply for a grant funded by KySTE: Kentucky Society for Technology
Education; Federal Programs Director Matt Maynard
5.D.3.h. Approval to accept donations: Elevate Early Learning Collaborative-Johnson County
Public Library $37,100; Catalpa Freewill Baptist Church-$1,000 Backpack Program
5.D.4. For Review/FYI: (no action required)
5.D.4.a. SBDM Council Minutes: July: LEES August: LCHS, LEES Sept: LWES, LEES, BES
5.D.4.b. School Activity Reports/Reconciliations: July: LEES August: All Schools
5.D.4.c. LC Fair Youth Livestock Banquet: Sept. 19, 6:30 @ LC Extension Office
5.D.4.d. FFA/4-H Event: Harvest Moon Gala, September 26, 6:45 @ LC Extension Office
5.D.4.e. Upcoming: KSBA Regional Meeting, Eastern KY South, October 17, Martin County
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 invoice for professional services by RossTarrant Architects for the LCHS
Vocational Center Phase 1, BG-22-146 New Carpentry Building & Greenhouse: August 1, 2024,
to August 31, 2024, Invoice No. 21080-24 for a total of $7,805.21
5.E.1.b. Approve Codell Construction Pay Application 10 for a total of $372,481.38 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:
5.E.1.c. Consider/Approve Change Order/CO #1-1 issued to Rising Sun Developing Company in
the amount of $9,144.17 for PR 4 Site drainage and grading
5.E.1.d. Consider/Approve Change Order/CO #11-2 issued to Infinity Design and Construction
Group in the amount of $3,435.65 for PR #1 underslab utilities and fixtures in the greenhouse,
as indicated on drawing P2.1
5.E.1.e. Consider/Approve Change Order/CO #11-3 issued to Infinity Design and Construction
Group in the amount of $17,562.74 for PR 4 Revised Greenhouse Drainage Per Code
5.E.2. Louisa Middle School Roof Replacement Project: BG: 24-113
LCHS Vocational Education Center
Renovation & Expansion Phase 1
BG: 22-146
Rising Sun Developing, Inc (BP#1) $ 69,676.60
East Kentucky Masonry (BP#2) 52,424.00
Lee Building Products (BP#2) 18,325.77
Modern Construction, Inc. (BP#3) 9,075.00
Grayhawk, LLC (BP#6) 18,720.00
Foundation Building Materials (BP#6) 11,204.65
CDI Flooring (BP#7) 7,499.70
Infinity Design & Construction (BP#11) 97,748.12
Rising Sun Developing, Inc (BP#12) 77,850.00
Codell Construction Management 9,957.54
BG: 22-146 Pay Application 10 Total $ 372,481.385.E.2.a. Approve invoice for professional services by RossTarrant Architects for the Louisa MS
Roof Replacement, BG-24-113: August 1, 2024, to August 31, 2024, Invoice No. 23027-10 for a
total of $5,870.90
5.E.2.b. Approve Codell Construction Pay Application 1 for a total of $108,890.94 for work
performed on the Louisa Middle School Roof Replacement BG: 24-113, which includes
contractors, material suppliers, and construction manager invoices:
5.F. Approve Lawrence County Schools’ participation in the Kentucky United We Learn Council’s Study
Phase of future assessment and accountability system protypes
5.G. Approve Shortened School Day Waiver for special needs student
5.H. Approve to confirm Letter of Summary of Auditing Services by Wells & Company, P.S.C., for Fiscal
Year 23-24 not to exceed $23,500
5.I. Approve use of KDE Indirect Costs Rates for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
5.J. Approve to advertise for bids for snow removal on school property
5.K. Approve permission to bid for door lock equipment and restroom stall repair/replacement
materials/installation
5.L. Approve the information as provided within the KETS FY24 Technology Activity Report (TAR) and its
submission to KDE
5.M. Approve 2024-2025 Louisa East Elementary School student fees request, as approved by the SBDM
Council
5.N. Approve to select School Board Member representative(s) to serve on the District Improvement
Plan Committee
5.O. Approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, appointment of the members of the
District Improvement Plan Committee
5.P. Approve to acknowledge receipt of KRS 158.183, which details the rights of students, and KRS
158.185, regarding the national motto and various historical documents (hard copies provided)
5.Q. Approve to enter Executive Session for the purpose of Student Discipline/Expulsion Hearings
pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(f) and for the purpose of discussion of a specific public record exempted from
disclosure pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(m)
5.R. Approve return to Open Session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(f) and KRS 61.810(1)(m)
5.S. Approve School Safety & Health Management Plans (BES, FES, LWES, LEES, LMS, LCHS)
5.T. NEW BUSINESS
6. PERSONNEL
6.A. Approve abolishment, creation, and changes regarding positions
6.B. Approve updated page to the 2024-2025 Lawrence County Schools Salary Schedule from previous
board action
6.C. Superintendent Professional Growth and Evaluation: Katie H. Webb
6.C.1. Standard 3 Cultural Leadership
6.C.2. 30/60/90-Day Update
6.D. Approve to acknowledge receipt of Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update
7. ADJOURNMENT
Louisa Middle School
Roof Replacement Project
BG: 24-113
Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet (BP#1) $ 73,632.60
Codell Construction Management 35,258.34
BG: 24-113 Pay Application 1 Total $ 108,890.94
