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LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING April 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: |
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
Louisa Middle School Students: LCS Mission and Pledge of Allegiance
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. STUDENT/STAFF PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
3.A. Louisa Middle School Spotlight
4. COMMUNICATION
4.A. Superintendent’s Update
4.A.1. Lawrence County students shine at State HOSA Competition!
4.A.2. Louisa East Elementary FPS Team captures 3rd Place in Kentucky in Future Problem Solving.
4.A.3. Congratulations to LCHS on receiving the prestigious Purple Star Award for going above and beyond to serve military families. Superintendent Webb honored as the guest speaker at the JROTC Military Ball.
4.A.4. Superintendent’s Student Advisory Group is established, and meetings have begun.
4.A.5. Superintendent morning bus rides continue, most recently a Blaine route.
4.A.6. The short session of the state legislature has ended with multiple education-related bills passed. KDE and KSBA will be providing guidance.
4.A.7. Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) Tournament is later this week.
4.B. Public Comment
5. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES
5.A. Approve Minutes of the March 17, 2025 Regular 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
5.D.2. Contracts/Services:
5.D.2.a. 2025-2026 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Pathways, Inc. and Lawrence County School District/Renewal
5.D.2.b. 2025-2026 Memorandum of Agreement with The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Education and Labor Cabinet for the Community Work Transition Program (CWTP); July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026/Renewal
5.D.2.c. KEDC 25-26 Cooperative Membership Agreement Dues/Renewal: $5,830.29
5.D.3. Requests:
5.D.3.a. Fundraisers: LCHS, BES, FES, LEES
5.D.3.b. Out-of-State/Overnight Trip: LCHS Baseball Team to Knoxville, Tennessee for practice and games; April 2-4, 2025; Coach Travis Feltner
5.D.3.c. Out-of-State/Overnight Trip: Fallsburg Elementary 8th Graders to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, for annual class trip; April 16-18, 2025; Danielle Davis and Sheree Hay
5.D.3.d. Out-of-State Trip: LC Middle School Baseball to Barboursville, WV, on April 16, 2025; TJ Caudill, Coach
5.D.3.e. Out-of-State Trip: LCHS Softball to Symmes Valley, Ohio for softball games on Saturday, April 19, 2025; Sam Sparks, Coach
5.D.3.f. Out-of-State Trip: LCHS CTE-Aviation to Marshall University Testing Center, WV, for FAA Private Pilot Exam on April 24, 2025; Lindsey Case
5.D.3.g. Out-of-State/Overnight Trip: Blaine Elementary 8th Graders to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, for annual class trip; May 5-7, 2025; Lisa Withers
5.D.3.h. Out-of-State Trip: LCHS Seniors to Kings Island, Ohio, for senior trip on May 16, 2025; Ryan Prince
5.D.3.i. Out-of-State Trip: LWES 1st Grade to the Clay Center, Charleston, WV on May 21, 2025; Brittany Fitch
5.D.3.j. Out-of-State Trip: FES 5th Grade Trip to Cincinnati Zoo, Ohio, on May 29, 2025; Janelle Brojakowski
5.D.3.k. Out-of-State Trip: Louisa Middle School students to Kings Island, Ohio, for 8th Grade Trip on May 29, 2025; Tom Perry
5.D.3.l. 2025-2026 Out-of-State/Overnight Trip: LCHS Girls Soccer to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for Smoky Mountain Cup (High School) Tournament; September 11-14, 2025; Coach Sonny Mynhier
5.D.3.m. Use of Facilities: Louisa East Elementary by Class of 1975 for 50th Reunion, Saturday, September 6, 2025; Elaine Mabry; pending event liability insurance
5.D.3.n. Request by Lawrence County Fair to use two buses on the evening of July 26, 2025, starting at approximately 4 pm and ending at the conclusion of the fair that night; includes providing the insurance (pending) and payment of Lawrence County Schools drivers to operate the buses; LC Fair Board President Rick Blackburn
5.D.3.o. Approve to accept donations:
-Riverside Generating Company, LLC: $3,322.80 donation for 40 LMS football jerseys and 5 shoulder pads
-Kentucky FFA Foundation, Inc.: $2,500 donation for Raising Hope Grant
5.D.4. For Review/FYI: (no action required)
5.D.4.a. SBDM Council Minutes: MARCH: LCHS, BES APRIL: LWES, FES, LMS, BES, LEES
5.D.4.b. School Activity Reports/Reconciliations: March: All schools.
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 17 for a total of $23,479.31 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:
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LCHS Vocational Education Center Renovation & Expansion Phase 1 |
BG: 22-146 |
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Atlas Enterprises (BP#1) |
$23,479.31 |
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BG: 22-146 Pay Application 17 Total |
$23,479.31 |
5.E.1.b. Approve Change Order CO #9-2, BG: 22-146, issued to Sprayfoam Technologies of KY for a credit in the amount of $3,251.00 because the owner decided not to paint air duct in carpentry lab
5.E.2. Louisa Middle School Roof Replacement Project: BG: 24-113
5.E.2.a. Approve the monthly invoice for professional services by RossTarrant Architects for the Louisa MS Roof Replacement, BG-24-113: March 1 to March 31, 2025, Invoice No. 23027-016 in the amount of $782.79
5.E.2.b. Approve Codell Construction Pay Application 8 for a total of $118,093.05 for work performed on the Louisa Middle School Roof Replacement BG: 24-113, which includes contractors, material suppliers, and construction manager invoices:
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Louisa Middle School Roof Replacement Project |
BG: 24-113 |
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Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet (BP#1) |
$ 112,230.00 |
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Codell Construction Management |
5,863.05 |
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BG: 24-113 Pay Application 8 Total |
$ 118,093.05 |
5.E.3. Districtwide Safety & Security Upgrades: LCHS Upper Bleacher Replacement: BG# 25-136
5.E.3.a. Approve the monthly invoice for professional services by RossTarrant Architects for the LCHS Upper Bleacher Replacement, BG# 25-136: March 1 to March 31, 2025, Invoice No. 24030-03 for a Total of $1,380.06
5.E.3.b. Approve FACPAC Purchase Order #24030-1 in the amount of $174,382.00 from Toadvine Enterprises, Inc., General Contractor, for LCHS Upper Bleacher Replacement: BG# 25-136 for telescoping stands, along with Interkal, LLC Invoice #71241: $174,382.00
5.E.3.c. Approve Pay Application 1 for work performed on the for LCHS Upper Bleacher Replacement: BG# 25-136
5.E.4. Building and Grounds Maintenance/Upgrades
5.E.4.a. Approve permission to seek bids for HVAC Preventive Maintenance
5.E.4.b. Approve to award bids regarding the emergency repairs needed due to damage to buildings
OTHER ACTION
5.F. Approve to submit a Capital Funds Request to help in financing the LCHS Upper Bleacher Replacement project, bus purchases, and property insurance: $790,616.00
5.G. Lawrence County Schools Security Committee Report
5.H. Approve to accept an offer of $250.00 by Earl Boggs, Jr. on the 2007 Ford work truck previously available to bidders after being declared as surplus with no assessed value, at the recommendation of Superintendent Webb based on having received no bids for the vehicle previously and the need to discard the vehicle
5.I. Approve updated KDE School and Community Nutrition Permanent Agreement with Lawrence County Board of Education (CNIPS 10199) to include Summer Food Service Program
5.J. Implementation Update/Progress Monitoring Report of the 2025-2026 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP): Chief Academic Officer Myram Brady
5.K. Approve NTI Continuation of Learning Plan for District (2025-2026) including District Assurances (Non-Traditional Instruction/NTI)
5.L. Approve Master Services Agreement with Red Rover Technologies, LLC, for annual software subscription ($28,500) and year one only implementation fees ($7,500) for a total of $36,000, pending Board Counsel approval
5.M. Approve the US Department of Education Title VI Certification of Legal Obligations
5.N. Approve the 2025-2026 Lawrence County Schools District Technology Plan
5.O. NEW BUSINESS
6. PERSONNEL
6.A. Approve abolishment, creation, and changes regarding positions
6.B. Approve amended employee contracts of employment, including Certified-Limited Contract, Certified-Continuing Contract, Classified Contract, and Bus Driver Contract
6.C. Approve to extend Request for Unpaid Leave of Absence for Wade Skaggs through June 30, 2026
6.D. Superintendent Professional Growth and Evaluation: Katie H. Webb
6.D.1. Standard 1 Strategic Leadership
6.D.2. Board Evaluation/Capstone Scheduled
6.E. Approve to acknowledge receipt of Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update
7. ADJOURNMENT
