Lawrence COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING AGENDA
June 29, 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: Closing Out Fiscal Year 25-26
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mission and Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
2. COMMUNICATION
2.A. Moment of Remembrance
2.B. Summer Feeding Program continues for two more weeks. So far: 34,944 meals served in three weeks. Blaine, Fallsburg, and LCHS from 10:30-12:30 on Wednesdays. No cost. Ages 1-18.
2.C. STAR Academy furniture is set up at Blaine. Summer academy training for Blaine middle school teachers is complete.
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. Lawrence County FY27 & FY28 Math Achievement Fund (MAF) Cohort 2 Memorandum of Agreement: July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028; Total: $248,000.00
3.B.2.b. 2026-2027 Athletics Physical Therapy Agreement with Eastern KY Sports & Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Morgan Lester, PT, DPT, pending liability insurance
3.B.2.c. 2026-2027 Contracts for Special Education Department Services:
3.B.2.c.1. School Physical Therapy Services Agreement by Eastern KY Sports & Orthopedic Physical Therapy PSC, Morgan Lester, PT, DPT, pending liability insurance
3.B.2.c.2. East Kentucky Psychological Resources: Shelly Ritchie, M.A., LPP, only if needed, with insurance
3.B.2.c.3. Leah Kessinger, Speech Language Services, only if needed, with insurance
3.B.2.d. Continental Athletic Supply for annual football helmet reconditioning: LC Middle Football-$1,700.36
3.B.2.e. 26-27 Really Great Reading K-5 phonics, subscriptions, workbooks renewal for Louisa East, Louisa West, Fallsburg, Blaine; July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027: $19,061.25
3.B.2.f. 2026-2027 Partner Agreement & Memorandum of Understanding between Lawrence County Schools and UNITE Service Corps for the AmeriCorps program of Operation UNITE with matching cost of $6,850 per AmeriCorps volunteer
3.B.3. Requests:
3.B.3.a. Fundraisers: BES, LCHS
3.B.3.b. 26-27 Band Budget Proposal from Scott Smith, Band Director
3.B.3.c. Softball Infield Renovation Quote for red rock material: $18,040; Sam Sparks, Coach
3.B.4. For Review/FYI: (no action required)
3.B.4.a. School Activity Reports/Reconciliations: May: All Schools.
3.C. Approve District Insurances for 2026-2027, presented by Debbie Cordle and Kim Runyons of Hall & Clark Insurance Agency
3.D. Construction/Building & Grounds
3.D.1. Louisa East Elementary Renovation Project
3.D.1.a. Approve to select an architectural firm for the Louisa East Elementary School Renovation Project based on received Letters of Interests
3.D.1.b. Approve to select a Construction Manager for the Louisa East Elementary School Renovation Project based on received Letters of Interests
3.D.1.c. Approve the invoice for RossTarrant Architects (RTA) professional services for the Louisa East Elementary School Renovation, June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026, Invoice No. 26012-01 for a total of $8,662.50
3.D.2. New Louisa West Renovation and Addition Project
3.D.2.a. Approve to select a Construction Manager for the New Louisa West Renovation and Addition Project based on received Letters of Interests
3.D.2.b. Approve the invoice for RossTarrant Architects (RTA) professional services for the New Louisa West Renovation and Addition, June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026, Invoice No. 26011-01 for a total of $41,619.38
3.D.2.c. Approve the selection of PrimeAE as the surveyor for the New Louisa West Renovation and Addition Project, on the recommendation of RossTarrant Architects, for the amount of $18,010.50
OTHER ACTION
3.E. Approve 2026 Annual KSBA Policy Updates Second Reading and District-Initiated Policy Updates Second Reading, as follows, KSBA: 01.0 Definitions (Powers and Duties of the Board of Ed); 01.11 General Powers and Duties of the Board (Powers and Duties of the Board of Ed); 01.111 District Planning (Powers and Duties of the Board of Ed); 01.41 Organizational Meetings (Powers and Duties of the Board of Ed); 01.411 Duties and Responsibilities of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson (Powers and Duties of the Board of Ed); 01.42 Regular Meetings (Powers and Duties of the Board of Ed); 01.44 Special Called Meeting (Powers and Duties of the Board of Ed); 01.83 In-service Training (Powers and Duties of the Board of Ed); 02.12 Duties of Superintendent (Administration); 02.131 Contract of Superintendent (Administration); 02.423 School Council Meetings (SBDM) (Administration); 02.4242 School Budget and Purchasing (Administration); 02.442 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (Administration); 03.11 Hiring (Certified Personnel); 03.121 Salaries (Certified Personnel); 03.1311 Transfer (Certified Personnel); 03.1321 Use of School Property (Certified Personnel); 03.1324 Political Activities (Certified Personnel); 03.19 Professional Development (Certified Personnel); 03.21 Hiring (Classified Personnel); 03.2311 Transfer (Classified Personnel); 03.2321 Use of School Property (Classified Personnel); 03.2324 Political Activities (Classified Personnel); 03.29 Staff Development (note: all new information) (Classified Personnel); 04.1 Budget Planning and Adoption (Fiscal Management); 04.31 Authority to Encumber and Expend Funds (Fiscal Management); 04.311 District Accounts (Fiscal Management); 04.32 Model Procurement Code Purchasing (Fiscal Management); 04.91 Financial Statements and Reports (Fiscal Management); 05.4 Safety (School Facilities); 05.48 Weapons (School Facilities); 06.2 Safety (Transportation); 06.31 Bus Scheduling and Routing (Transportation); 07.111 Competitive Foods (Support Services); 07.13 School Nutrition Procurement (Support Services); 08.1 Curriculum (Curriculum and Instruction); 08.1313 NEW: Dyslexia (Curriculum and Instruction); 08.1341 Essential Workplace Programs (Curriculum and Instruction); 08.1346 Physical Education (Curriculum and Instruction); 08.215 NEW: Writing Program (Curriculum and Instruction); 08.231 NEW: Religious Beliefs Excusal (Curriculum and Instruction); 08.2323 Access to Electronic Media (Acceptable/Responsible Use Policy) (Curriculum and Instruction); 08.2324 Traceable Communications (Curriculum and Instruction); 09.12 Admissions and Attendance (Students); 09.2211 Employee Reports of Criminal Activity (Students); 09.227 Child Abuse (Students); 09.3 Student Activities (Students); 09.425 Assaults and Threats of Violence (Students); 09.43 Student Disciplinary Processes (Students); 09.435 Expulsion (Students); District-Initiated: 09.123. Absences and Excuses (Students); 10.5 Visitors to the Schools (Community Relations); and 07.1 Food/School Nutrition Services (Support Services)
3.F. Approve to acknowledge Review of 2026 Annual KSBA Procedure Updates and District-Initiated Procedure Updates, as follows, KSBA: 03.19 AP.23 District Training Requirements (Personnel); 04.1 AP.11 NEW: Budget Calendar and Timeline (Fiscal Management); 04.1 AP.2 Budget Planning Timeline (Fiscal Management); 04.32 AP.1 Procurement (Fiscal Management); 07.13 AP.1 PurchaseBidding of School NutritionFood Service Supplies (Support Services); 08.231 AP.21 NEW: Religious Beliefs Excusal Process (Students); 08.2324 AP.1 NEW: Traceable Communications (Curriculum and Instruction); 08.2324 AP.2 Consent for Outside Traceable Communications (Curriculum and Instruction); 09.12 AP.1 Student Enrollment and Homeless/ Immigration Status (Students); 08.2323 AP.21 Electronic Access/User Agreement Form (Curriculum and Instruction); District-Initiated: 03.11 AP.25 Recommendation for Employment (Certified Personnel); 03.28 AP.1 Evaluation Process (Classified Personnel); 09.123 AP.1 RESCIND: Attendance Intervention Procedures (Students); 09.123 AP.21 Medical Excuse Form (Students); 10.5 AP.1 Visitors to the Schools (Community Relations); 10.5 AP.21 Registrant Offender Request (Community Relations); 10.5 AP.22 Request for Activity/Program Accommodation (Community Relations); 07.1 AP.1 School and Community Nutrition Program (Support Services); 07.1 AP.21 Notice of Meal Charges (Support Services); 08.2324 AP.21 NEW: Written Disclosure for Outside Traceable Communication (Curriculum and Instruction)
3.G. Approve 2026-2027 LCHS Student Fees, which includes technology fees, student fees for specific courses, athletic player fees for overnight trips, sports ticket prices, and unused AP test fees with SBDM approval/minutes provided
4. PERSONNEL
4.A. Approve abolishment, creation, and/or changes regarding positions
4.B. Approve the draft 2026-2027 Lawrence County Schools Parent & Student Handbook Including Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline and District Student Transportation Services Policy Expectations/Guidelines, and the draft LC@Home (Virtual Academy) Handbook for Students and Families along with the LC@Home Student/Guardian (Virtual Academy) Contract
4.C. Approve to acknowledge receipt of Superintendent’s Personnel Action/Update
5. ADJOURNMENT
