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Assistant principals and staff highlighted a student-produced program called “Have You Herd” (stylized 'herd' to match school mascot references) that consolidates announcements, spirit activities and student spotlights; the board viewed a sample episode prepared by students.

Esports coaches and students then described the program’s first season. The district fielded teams in multiple titles including Mario Kart, League of Legends and Super Smash Bros. Students reported that the Mario Kart team advanced to the round of eight, League of Legends made a deep run but did not reach the state championship, and the program had individual players place among the top ranks in statewide NBA 2K competition. Coaches said the squad had about 25 participants this season and expects to expand to roughly 40 players in the spring, with plans to increase the number of scheduled matches. Board members and staff praised the program for providing nontraditional competitive opportunities and enabling students without home computers to practice and compete using school resources.

Board members thanked the students and coaches for their presentation and noted the program’s positive effect on student engagement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Dec 2024 regular board meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Students presented their high-school morning show 'Have You Herd' and reported on the district’s inaugural esports season, including state-level placements and plans to expand next spring.","taxTitle","Muhlenberg County, School Boards, Kentucky","taxId",58074,"location","Kentucky","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6675761,"Board approves change orders for Longest Elementary demolition, awards field-house contract",243,2213000,2456000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2628090-4e109694479515af6da76f21c22ecedc&start=2213&end=2456","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2628090-4e109694479515af6da76f21c22ecedc/thumbnail_2213000.jpg","/articles/6675761/Kentucky/Board-approves-change-orders-for-Longest-Elementary-demolition-awards-field-house-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6675761-36c641dfe4651cf8d894954e4da52238/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452810&Signature=mMn6CXEvXedbnM4eIgDAgCeGQaZuURX~qdmm9rL4nnLQpXOkmQ5GksngsCs-gRPdfDBwa4tiMBnwIhsFfOczESfAYL3YRoGlZH42ZFjD7hEJouES8~zqI85aqrBeJc1ZMttLh5gTEDN8JkcVtxnQOwH5i6lBSIFr~Me-DKjFKcqjb6V-D-J~jbEzUCuSfuOofMwmLHZydVGf3wAvGkxTNXoGUv81cJzOXeRmGEHjm41VD7psY9abcmGMVdCBQaEIVvhlCOXuicO5Aa-LmaGHebtxd4YPtNgSNDr50XjNt3IyHADLJb9OBOdJaeFKc8Yk-lfU-MQpCpmOhbA0d2~Kig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Muhlenberg County Board of Education approved two change orders for the Longest Elementary School demolition project and awarded a construction contract for the Muhlenberg County Middle School field house during its December meeting.

Project staff presented Change Order No. 1 for the Longest Elementary demolition, which reduced certain line items after crews discovered extremely deep existing concrete slabs and opted to leave the building’s front wall in place for structural reasons. The board approved Change Order No. 1 by voice vote.

Shortly afterward the board considered Change Order No. 2 for Longest. Project staff said when crews exposed the footings they found concrete footers much deeper than typical — reportedly over 10 feet in places — so the deduction in Change Order No. 1 was reversed and the additional work and costs were reinstated. The board approved Change Order No. 2 by voice vote.

The board then considered a contract award for the Muhlenberg County Middle School field house. The board confirmed the district had awarded the bid to CNC Construction and noted that an AIA agreement is required between the owner and contractor for capital construction projects. The board approved the contract with CNC Construction by voice vote.

Board members asked for and received brief clarifications about the nature of the demolition work and the field-house contract; no additional conditions or changes to the bids were recorded in the meeting.","The board approved two change orders related to Longest Elementary demolition and awarded a contract to CNC Construction for the Muhlenberg County Middle School field house.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6675771,"Muhlenberg County Board approves clean FY24 audit; trustees and auditors outline budget outlook",2419,749000,3168000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2628090-4e109694479515af6da76f21c22ecedc&start=749&end=3168","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2628090-4e109694479515af6da76f21c22ecedc/thumbnail_749000.jpg","/articles/6675771/Kentucky/Muhlenberg-County-Board-approves-clean-FY24-audit-trustees-and-auditors-outline-budget-outlook","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6675771-269f5a7aad1f2b7eb5733583ca2f9fad/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452810&Signature=ny6KSdVFIJ6gkyreyASqixYiyILCkemK5k5WiyPNRUVX4pSQ14Wr7Nm90RSQFtRe13dknvfS3bW3W4pEBGbWVfmZ-BtxffdHF8MbT8DOEnNwhkTDEHF5t0QZ25vsOkuKd2pP-865d0unsfj5lgktNCsX8VXhjDy1PgLf6RVA-e7F6LCVn6yCreNMRViWnj8g-q63ri~NnBVW2Jhjr0qhGxlbZ9UyMhJCM3nlLe-tXX3kXa7c4MHsKoIdVRJZFznItqx3YGHnyM~OBH2llpBQlwVQnTTUyOmg4YP17XDRf7szVTm0NP3BzhI3btV8j1~eKprLSZvyMcfHpzRhTUCYKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Muhlenberg County Board of Education approved the district’s fiscal year 2024 audit and reviewed a draft budget for fiscal year 2026 during its December meeting.

Andrew, lead auditor from the district’s audit firm, presented highlights from the FY24 audit and gave the district an unmodified (clean) opinion on its financial statements and federal program testing. He noted one significant deficiency related to the timing of recording certain accounts receivable receipts across fiscal-year boundaries — a timing issue rather than a misstatement in total tax revenue. The audit team reported that school food, daycare and the general fund all ended the year in positive positions, with the general fund balance increasing by about $2.1 million to roughly $34 million and the district holding approximately eight months of general fund coverage on a monthly-expense basis.

Treasurer Bletzinger reported month-end November cash and expenditure figures to the board before the audit presentation. He described November revenues and expenditures, including construction payments and food-service purchases; the ledger balance reported in November was approximately $29.9 million with a cash close of about $18.8 million for that month.

After discussion the board voted to approve the FY24 audit as presented.

Superintendent-level staff presented a draft fiscal year 2026 budget framework. The draft includes a reduced beginning balance assumption (a $1 million reduction), a conservative estimate of SEEK/state revenues assuming a 1% reduction in average daily attendance, and a planning assumption that one-time ESSER grants will not be repeated in FY25 and beyond. The draft allocates general fund revenues (including a beginning balance) of about $63.0 million and lists major proposed expense categories such as general-fund salaries (about $28.4 million), plant operations and maintenance, transportation, and a contingency. District leaders said they are watching salary and staffing levels closely as positions previously funded by ESSER grants have ended.

Board members moved to approve the draft budget framework for presentation in the tentative budget stage. The meeting also included discussion of staffing sustainability, the impact of higher interest income and tax receipts in FY24, and a reminder that one-time construction and grant proceeds can cause year-to-year fund-balance fluctuations.","Board received the fiscal year 2024 audit, heard a positive fiscal health report, approved the audit, and reviewed a draft 2026 budget that factors in declining one-time ESSER funds and upcoming construction costs.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6675777,"Muhlenberg County Board recognizes two departing members, introduces successors",253,92000,345000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2628090-4e109694479515af6da76f21c22ecedc&start=92&end=345","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2628090-4e109694479515af6da76f21c22ecedc/thumbnail_92000.jpg","/articles/6675777/Kentucky/Muhlenberg-County-Board-recognizes-two-departing-members-introduces-successors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6675777-dd3c1ae6a75d1df54f9b33a41b71cc78/orig.mp4?Expires=1770452810&Signature=BQrW8pG2ta8YktiogAamF030jVKqwdJz3mQIngQ71QpTy8gacSCXf3XOooifv41vq7xEJK-YxiIzePYhL004ecHbOoCY8trPasuXF2DcsE7pIJJT2QF4EHJLzMeo8vyNjkNo2HwCzEeQ7~tIdsqMLEUd2DZ8Gd5yJPXtGCUcH8kURZvCWaP02YYnjUsE0C~QD5HASQo89UcP1vQF5Za5a0uZmgPOD-OXvcfBGzkCckixb0wh-SO0RVzMp7SJh18zX5rEnEtv4t4bEKOzv10HX1yHtk29c6MFzrYl1fT2JdWSWO9~sFiidvFR9S~OnKaKL76Z0TYpGO-BJofma1vOVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Muhlenberg County Board of Education opened its December monthly meeting by recognizing two longtime members who are rotating off the board and introducing their successors.

Board chair Stephanie Henry presented plaques and lifetime athletic passes to outgoing members Susan Wells, who represented District 3 since 2017, and Daryl Bowers, who began serving in District 2 in February 2013. Henry credited both members with guiding the district through superintendent transitions, the consolidation of middle schools and responses to natural disasters, saying they “have demonstrated the competencies of the profile of a learner, and are true examples of empowered learners.”

Wells and Bowers spoke briefly during the recognition. Bowers said he has appreciated the experience and noted his age as a reason for stepping down: “I’m 81 years old, so it’s time I relax just a little bit,” he said. He added he was ready to “buy me a motorcycle.” Wells said it had been “an honor to serve” and praised district staff and principals for their work with students.

The board then introduced the two incoming members. Logan Porter will fill the District 2 seat formerly held by Bowers. Porter graduated from Muhlenberg South High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in business finance from Kentucky Wesleyan College. He has worked at Old National Bank for 21 years, currently at the Central City office, and serves on local economic and school-related advisory groups, including the student bank program at the high school.

Jan Yountz will take the District 3 seat formerly held by Wells. Henry noted Yountz’s local ties and long career in education, including service as Greenville mayor from 2014 to 2022, roles with the Greater Muhlenberg Chamber of Commerce and a background as a high-school guidance counselor and kindergarten teacher. Henry also listed awards Yountz has received, including the 2017 Muhlenberg County Citizen of the Year.

Henry closed the segment by thanking the departing members for their service and welcoming Porter and Yountz to the board.","The Muhlenberg County Board of Education honored outgoing members Susan Wells and Daryl Bowers and introduced appointees Logan Porter (District 2) and Jan Yountz (District 3).","actionData","errors"]

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