Jeremy Hart

Key discussions and potential actions included the selection of the Board Chair and Vice Chair, reports on School Board Recognition Month, the FY 2024-2025 Audit Report, School CSIP Reports, CDIP Report, and the FY 2026-2027 Draft Budget. Financial items involved approval of the Treasurer's Report and Bills Payable across various funds. Personnel actions acknowledged several employments, resignations, and retirements, including the creation of a new Special Education Instructional Monitor position. Operational items involved approving fundraiser and field trip requests, approving the FY 2024-2025 Audit Report and Audited Financial Statement, approving numerous change orders for Football Stadium Renovation, CHS Renovations & Auxiliary Gym, and Career Center projects. The board also addressed renewing banking services, approving the CSIP/CDIP for FY 2025-2026, accepting a construction offer of assistance, applying for a Mental Health ACCESS program, approving the FRYSC Assurance Certification, approving early high school graduations, and approving the 2025-2026 School Calendar. Discussion items included Homeschool Enrollment, followed by a planned Executive Session to discuss real property acquisition/sale, pending litigation, personnel issues, and superintendent evaluation.

This document outlines the district's strategic goals, which include challenging all students and staff to reach their highest potential, equipping students with skills for post-high school success, and leveraging technology to enhance learning. Furthermore, it aims to ensure a safe, inviting, clean, and drug-free school environment, and foster an inclusive culture where all students and staff embrace diversity and treat others with respect.

The document outlines the teacher salary schedule for Corbin Independent Schools, detailing pay rates based on years of experience and rank, with a 2% increase effective from July 1, 2025.

The meeting focused on reviewing criteria from a district survey related to Superintendent skills and developing questions for Superintendent interviews. The board also reviewed applications for all candidates. An executive session was held to discuss Superintendent applicants and the parameters for hiring the new Superintendent.

The meeting included a retiree celebration with recognitions from district leaders. The board discussed and approved various personnel actions, including employments, resignations, and retirements. They also approved several operational items, such as fundraiser and field trip requests, a contract with the City of Corbin for SRO's, updates to instruction qualifications, participation in the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund, and acceptance of a KDE grant award for AEDs. Additionally, the board discussed and approved a contract for nursing services from ACCESS Nursing Services. An executive session was held to discuss personnel issues, and the Superintendent was authorized to utilize certified positions throughout the summer months if needed.