LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING
Inspire to Dream * Challenge to Persist * Equip to Succeed
August 27, 2026
6:00 p.m. ET (5:00 CT)
IN PERSON & VIDEO TELECONFERENCE
Primary Location:
Lawrence County High School Library
Louisa, Kentucky
For public viewing of the meeting via the Internet, use this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeObmWjYrXWRbaqkBEyznxg
AGENDA
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Set Property Tax Rates
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mission and Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
2. COMMUNICATION
3. STUDENT LEARNING AND SUPPORT SERVICES
3.A. Approve Claims and Orders of the Treasurer
3.B. Approve Consent Agenda items:
3.B.1. Per diem and expenses for members in attendance
3.B.2. CONTRACTS/SERVICES:
3.B.2.a. Capture Crew school photography agreement with Louisa Middle School
3.B.2.b. Capture Crew school photography agreement with Louisa West Elementary School
3.B.2.c. Superior Office Service Copier Lease Agreement with Blaine Elementary; 2 Ea – Canon DX 6860’s; 60 Month Lease; 8-1-26 to 7-31-31
3.B.2.d. Superior Office Service Copier Lease Agreement with Louisa West Elementary; 3 Ea – Canon ADV 6755’s (55 CPM) Low meter; 60 Month Lease; 8-1-26 to 7-31-31
3.B.2.e. 26-27 Local Head Start Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Certificate of Head Start Full Utilization between Northeast Head Start and Lawrence County School District
3.B.2.f. Rapid EMS, LLC, Non-Dedicated EMS Standby Agreement with Lawrence County High School to position an ambulance and crew at football game-day site while remaining in active 911/emergency response status at no cost
3.B.2.g. 2026-2030 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with J.D. Lester, DMD Family Dentistry (Dr. Marc Lester) for job shadowing and internship opportunities at facility sites in Louisa, Kentucky
3.B.2.h. 2026-2030 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Valley Health Systems, Inc. for job shadowing and internship opportunities at Louisa, KY and Fort Gay, WV facility sites
3.B.2.i. 2026-2030 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Riverview Pharmacy, Louisa, Kentucky for job shadowing and internship opportunities at facility sites in Louisa, KY
3.B.2.j. Kentucky Early Literacy Leadership Network (KyELLN) Assurances between Lawrence County Schools and The Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) KDE
3.B.2.k. Cardinal Photographics, Inc. Portrait Booking Agreement with Fallsburg Elementary, August 2026 to May 2027
3.B.2.l. Varsity Yearbook Agreement with Fallsburg Elementary School: $967.00
3.B.3. Requests:
3.B.3.a. Fundraisers: LCHS, LMS
3.B.3.b. Request for Continued Assistance to support the increasing costs of additional in-state dual credit tuition for students through our various college/university partnerships for the 2026-2027 school year; LCHS Principal Wrendi McDavid
3.C. Set TAX RATES:
Approve, as recommended by Superintendent Webb, to set Tax Rates for 26-27 at the Compensating Rate plus exonerations, to include watercraft and aircraft and a 3% Utilities Tax, at 61.9 cents on Real Property and 62.5 cents on Personal Property, and to set a Motor Vehicle Tax Rate of 35.0
3.D. Approve to set the 2026-2027 Sheriff Tax Collection Rate
3.E. Construction/Building & Grounds
3.E.1. Districtwide Safety & Security: Approve 2026 bleacher inspections services by Bleachers and Seats with an estimate of $3,960.00
3.E.2. Districtwide Safety & Security: Approve Raptor Technologies subscription services agreements for visitor and emergency management products, effective 9-1-26: $9,682.00
OTHER ACTION
3.F. Approve to elect Finance Officer Brandi Peters as Treasurer to the Board for a two-year term ending June 30, 2028
3.G. Approve to appoint Betty Mullins as Secretary to the Board for a two-year term ending June 30, 2028
3.H. Approve a Shortened School Day Waiver for a special needs student and to continue a Shortened School Day and Week Waiver for an additional special needs student
3.I. Approve to acknowledge receiving KRS 158.183, which details the rights of students, and KRS 158.185, regarding displaying the national motto and various historical documents, pursuant to KRS 158.186
3.J. Approve to advertise for contract services for a teacher of the Visually Impaired
4. PERSONNEL
4.A. Approve abolishment, creation, and/or changes regarding positions
4.B. Approve to acknowledge receipt of Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update
5. ADJOURNMENT
