Received 7/2/24
Lawrence County Board of Education
Regular Meeting
June 17, 2024
LCHS at 6:00 PM
The Lawrence County Board of Education held its regular meeting at Lawrence County High School in the library on June 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM. Board members Jim See (Chairman), Maddlene Roberts (Vice-Chair), Barbara Robinson, Garnett Skaggs, and Susie Rice were all present in person.
The meeting was called to order by Mr. See. The board approved amendments to the agenda.
The board and Dr. Fletcher discussed the great partnership the LC School district has with Three Rivers Medical Center. TRMC sponsors Opening Day breakfast, mentorships with our BioMed students, along with many other activities. LC Schools are grateful to have TRMC as a Community Partner.
In communications, Dr. Fletcher gave the Superintendent’s update.
- The LCHS Softball team won the regional championship and played well at the state tournament. It was the first time the team had represented LC at state since 2009.
- LC Schools closes the year with a slightly higher attendance percentage than last year! The percentage was at 90.02% in 2022-2023, while in 2023-2024 the percentage was at 90.73%.
- There has been work completed on a walkway from the LCHS through the area of the tennis courts and to the football field. This walkway will help keep students off of Bulldog Lane and out of any traffic. Dr. Fletcher thanked Mr. Gary Colvin, Mr. Boggs, and Mr. Burns for their work on this project.
- Mrs. Mary Hall is retiring as the Director of Federal Programs and District Assessment Coordinator. She has led the way and oversaw the advancement and expansion of our FRYSC centers.
- Mrs. Colvin has been heavily recruiting for speech pathology positions. All six positions are filled, with no need for virtual sessions.
- Mrs. Peters has completed the work on our tentative budget, which reflects a 3.9% contingency fund for the next school year.
- Congratulations to all of our managers for closing out another great year!
- Congratulations to our LC Board of Education for their hire of Mrs. Katie Webb as the Superintendent of LC Schools, effective July 1, 2024
In student learning and support services, the minutes of the May 20, 2024, Regular Meeting and the minutes of several extra meetings were approved by the LC Board.
The claims and orders of the Treasurer included hotel stays for the LCHS Tennis team as they represented at the state tournament. The items listed included physical therapy needs provided by Dr. Lester, which is a great service to our students. And gravel for the walkway through the tennis courts. There were many other items listed.
Finance Officer Brandi Peters presented the Monthly Financial Report. The beginning balance for May was $4,730,013. The total revenue for the month of May was $3,680,340. The expenditures for the month totaled $2,544,334. The Fund 1 cash balance for May was $2,182,197. The ending balance of all funds for May was $5,919,419.
The consent agenda included the registration and attendance for KSBA registration and travel expenses for the Summer Leadership Institute in July for board members. Dr. Fletcher will be the keynote speaker at this event. An annual contract with Annual Sports Complex Turf Management was approved with Quicksand Farms. There was also a MOU with the City of Louisa for the School Resource Officer. There were several fundraising events and use of facility requests, which were approved.
In construction/building & grounds project updates:
- Invoice for RossTarrant Architects for the LCHS LAVEC Phase 1 in the amount of $4,461.38.
- Invoice for Codell Construction Pay Estimate 7 for work completed on the Lavec facility in the amount of $341,861.44.
- The board approved permission to seek bids for scheduled maintenance on board-owned vehicles.
- The board approved the closeout of the LC Softball Facility project pending KDE review.
- The board approved to award the bid for the LMS Roof Replacement Project to the company, Kalkreuth, in the amount of $2,566,414.
- Invoice for RossTarrant Architects for the LMS Roof Replacement project in the amount of $2,465.
The LC Board approved to recess the regular board meeting to convene the LC School District Finance Corporation Special Meeting. During this meeting, the officers and directors were announced:
Registered Agent: Dr. Robbie Fletcher, Superintendent
President: James See
Vice President: Maddlene Roberts
Treasurer: Brandi J. Peters
Secretary: Betty Mullins
Other Directors: Barabara Robinson
Garnett Skaggs
Leneda Susan Rice
The LC Board also approved to adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds, which would allow them to confirm the acceptance of an offer of assistance from the KY School Facilities Construction Commission. The board re-convened to the regular board meeting.
The LC Board approved the LC Schools District Insurance for the 2024-2025 school year, through Joe Young Insurance. Mr. Hunt presented the rates to the board. The board also approved the 2024-2025 school fees, which include student fees, Chromebook fees, Unused AP Test fees, sport ticketing fees, spring training fees, and cheer fees. The second reading of the 2024 Annual KSBA Policy Updates, along with modifications was approved.
There was no new business.
In personnel, there were some changes made in reference to a classified position’s non-contract days. The 2024-2025 handbooks, LC Schools Employee, LC Substitute Teacher, and LC Schools Coaches handbooks were all approved.
The board approved the receipt of the Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update.
In closing remarks were presented on this being the last board meeting for Dr. Fletcher, as he will begin his new position as KY Commissioner of Education on July 1, 2024. The remarks were emotional, discussing how from day 1 the priority and focus has always been working together for the good of our students.
The meeting was adjourned by Mr. See.
