Stefanie Rickard Rager

The board discussed and approved two high-quality instructional resource contracts. The first agreement with Carnegie Learning covers the purchase and implementation of an English Language Arts curriculum for grades 6 through 12. The second agreement with HMH provides instructional resources for mathematics, specifically Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry. Both contracts include provisions for student and teacher editions, digital resources, and comprehensive professional learning support for the upcoming school year.

The board meeting covered several key agenda items, including student and staff recognitions for state-level achievements in 4-H communications and bass fishing, as well as honoring recent retirees. Financial reports were presented and approved, including the treasurer's report and payment of bills. Administrative actions included the appointment of the new superintendent as the board secretary and the official welcoming of a student board representative. The board also addressed capital construction projects, granting approvals for the BG1 and site survey proposal for the Longest Early Childhood Wing, and discussed revisions to the auxiliary gym BG-1.

The board convened for a special meeting to conduct a closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters pursuant to KRS 61.810, F. Following the closed session, the board voted to exit the session and subsequently adjourned the meeting.

The board discussed and awarded construction bids for the Muenberg County High School auxiliary gym and flex lab project. Key topics included the approval of base bids, specific construction alternates including the replacement of telescoping bleachers in the existing gymnasium, and owner-preferred HVAC controls. The board also approved a field trip request and discussed future staff event scheduling, while addressing project timeline concerns and the necessity for monitoring construction progress.

The board discussed several items, including amendments to the agenda, the recognition of the student teacher of the year, and retirement recognitions for district staff. The board reviewed the treasurer's report, end-of-year academic proficiency data for math and reading, and attendance statistics. Action items included approval of a memorandum of understanding for the job center, an amended school calendar, purchase of a bus using Medicaid funds, purchase and installation of metal bleachers at Milberg County Middle School, approval of the district facilities plan, awarding bids for CDL physicals, and first reading of KSBA policy updates. Additionally, the board approved the posting and hiring of a certified art teacher, a principal at the middle school, and a personnel assistant, as well as work at Central City Elementary School.