January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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A. Call to Order and announce location of Open Meetings Act Poster
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A.1. Verification of Receipt of Notice, which was published in the Harlan County Journal
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A.2. Roll of Board Members - Excuse absent board members
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A.3. Approval of Consent Agenda
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A.3.a. Minutes from Previous Meetings
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A.3.b. General Financial Report
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A.3.c. Activity Financial Report
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A.4. Review monthly bills submitted
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B. Report to the Board:
School Improvement Committee report to the Board of Education - Questions from the Board. Request to address the Board:
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C. Action Items - Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action
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C.1. for Reorganization of the School Board (Policy #8130 – Conflict of Interest Policies: #8260, #8261, #8270:
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C.2. to appoint Board members to committees as per Board Policy # 8151 (Negotiations, Americanism Civics, Transportation/Facilities, Policy and Administration Review) – Humpert Scholarship Advisory Committee.
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C.3. adopt the updated board policies 3131 (Procurement Plan ) and 3132 (Business Operations)
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C.4. to adopt all current board policies and regulations as required by Board Policy #8130.
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C.5. to review short- and long-term projects and strategic planning.
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C.6. to review and possibly approve the school calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.
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C.7. to review and accept Kathy Whetstine retirement resignation as head cook effective May 21,2026 after 26 years.
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C.8. to accept Bruce Ring's retirement resignation as the head maintenance director, effective June 30, 2026 after 28 years.
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C.9. to approve and adopt resolution 11226-1 authorizing the issuance by the District of its Limited Tax Obligation School Bonds, Series 2026, in a principal amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for the purpose of addressing potential environment hazards, accessibility barriers, life safety hazards, school safety infrastructure concerns or mold within the District’s existing school buildings.
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C.10. action to approve and adopt resolution 11226-2 authorizing a lease purchase financing of the District for certain equipment in a principal amount not to exceed $2,250,000.
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D. Principal's Report
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E. Superintendent's Report: Hot Topics for Board Members - ESU #11 Perry Law– Wednesday, January 28th @ 5:30 (Need a Count), Legislative News, Legislative Review Conference, New Laws Taking Effect memo, Facility Advocates Projects. Superintendent evaluation, 2026-2027 Preschool
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F. Next Regular Meeting
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G. Adjourn
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