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Votes and outcomes
- Approve agenda as presented — Motion to approve by Mr. Alvis; second Mr. McGar; outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Approve minutes from May 19 regular/special meetings — Motion by Mr. Alvis; second Mr. Smith; outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Approve change orders for East Heights Elementary renovations — Motion by Mr. Alvis; second Mr. McGar; outcome: approved (unanimous). Change order add reported as $131,300.79.
- Award special inspections and duct cleaning contracts for South Middle School HVAC renovation (early demolition package) — Motion by Mr. Alvis; second Ms. Williams; outcome: approved (unanimous). Vendors stated as BFW and Hasco.
- Approve change order CTEBG22‑506 (reroute welding shop ductwork) — Motion by Mr. Alvis; second Mr. Smith; outcome: approved (unanimous). Amount reported $6,446.
- Approve BG1 submission BG25‑340 for culinary renovation and parking lot asphalt replacement; approve Ross Tarrant architectural services — Motion presented by staff; second Mr. Alvis; outcome: approved (unanimous). Project cost stated as $2,057,653.
- Approve architect services for BG1 project (Ross Tarrant) — Motion by district staff; second Mr. Alvis; outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Approve emergency reading of Policy Update 48 and Procedure 8.2324 to comply with Senate Bill 181 — Motion by Mr. Alvis; second Ms. Williams; outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Approve first reading of the 2025 student code of conduct handbook (including adult‑present requirement for preschool and kindergarten bus drop‑offs) — Motion by Mr. Alvis; second Mr. Smith; outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Approve amended 2024‑25 calendar (early release day in May) — Motion by Mr. Alvis; second Mr. McGar; outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Approve consent agenda (19 items including bond depository agreement, substitute teaching certificates, surplus items for auction via Heron, adjunct instructor appointments, emergency certificates, donations, overnight student trip requests, special education procedure amendments, transportation requests, bid recommendations, grant items, and indirect cost rates for 2025‑26) — Motion by Mr. Alvis; second Mr. McGar; outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Approve treasurer's report for May (receipts $7,665,593; expenses $9,643,216; net decrease $1,977,623; fund balance reported ~ $92,000,000) — Motion by Dr. Lawson (recommendation), moved by Mr. Alvis; outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Approve paid warrant report covering May 20–June 23 (total paid warrants $3,550,183.65) — Motion by Dr. Lawson (recommendation), moved by Mr. Alvis; outcome: approved (unanimous).
- Personnel actions acknowledged/reviewed (personnel list presented) — Board accepted as presented.
- Superintendent evaluation (Dr. Lawson) — Board reported an overall assessment of exemplary on seven leadership areas.

Notes: All listed motions were recorded in the meeting minutes as approved unanimously. When a specific mover/second was stated in the transcript, it is shown above; when the transcript recorded a superintendent recommendation, the board moved on the superintendent's recommendation. Details such as vendor names, amounts and policy numbers were read into the record by staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Henderson County Schools Board Meeting 06/23/25","oneSentenceSummary","A concise list of formal motions the Henderson County Board of Education approved on June 23, including capital project change orders, contract awards, policy readings, the treasurer report and consent agenda items.","taxTitle","Henderson County, School Boards, Kentucky","taxId",38590,"location","Kentucky","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6513140,"Henderson County BOE approves emergency reading to comply with Senate Bill 181 and OKs first reading of updated student code of conduct",78,2212000,2290000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5076138-865eaf6f5efdb0d2b85960cd6321d1bc&start=2212&end=2290","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5076138-865eaf6f5efdb0d2b85960cd6321d1bc/thumbnail_2212000.jpg","/articles/6513140/Kentucky/Henderson-County-BOE-approves-emergency-reading-to-comply-with-Senate-Bill-181-and-OKs-first-reading-of-updated-student-code-of-conduct","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513140-7edeb2e2a13119c01e9c361b26705330/orig.mp4?Expires=1776623339&Signature=d9IcTxH~fbHqTS1O8Yobg45~wNoMk9P1wq4VulL9Cbr4bESVWTcB7OD3h5QYo0U2WjDx2mXt8OJo6t-H3-6M2Yu7JYlXOW8l5K820JcKmL4YcNDj7ZevmwNmHzGLcBNRoS7vPuGCCZWz2ztJKd2PBs~39CE6X7chqiJ1ayi2bxYrK1D0mnizV8Ksuyf3Gz43TtOeaOiH71fNiVGfTzwh-729~oT85L~RPgn1V7cf95xiOv86fCWapJKCn29UWe4ILIbm8jBzOd~Gp5TTHemOGG~mqe~wmX8LHOnIASGvk8VR4IU5rrc4fkrwR1ZmULgK~gBD-rS~0gKPoFFvDUFLTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Henderson County Board of Education on June 23 approved an emergency first reading of a policy change to comply with Kentucky Senate Bill 181 and approved the first reading of an updated 2025 student code of conduct handbook that includes several legislative changes and a new requirement for preschool and kindergarten bus drop‑offs.

Superintendent Dr. Lawson told the board the state law (Senate Bill 181) takes effect June 27 and \"mandates that all communication between school employees, including volunteers and students be conducted through a traceable communication system designated by the district.\" To meet the law's timeline, the superintendent asked the board to approve an emergency reading of Policy Update 48 and Procedure 8.2324; the board approved the emergency reading unanimously.

Why it matters: The emergency approval allows the district to begin rolling out a district‑designated, traceable communications platform and to train staff before the law's June 27 effective date. District staff said the technology and rollout were already in progress.

District plan and code of conduct changes
- Traceable communications: district staff said an added message/communications service (described in the meeting as part of the district's existing ParentLink system and a product they called \"Rooms\") will be used to centralize messages and make staff‑to‑student contact auditable. The district planned a rollout at a coaches' symposium the following day, with technology staff and athletic staff scheduled to demonstrate and begin training.
- Student code of conduct (first reading): the board approved the first reading of the 2025 student code of conduct handbook, which incorporates KSBA (Kentucky School Boards Association) recommendations and legislative changes. The district's code committee added one item to match board policy: when a bus drops off a preschool or kindergarten child, an adult must be present to meet the child.

Board action
- Emergency reading for policy update 48 and procedure 8.2324 (to comply with Senate Bill 181): motion by Mr. Alvis, second by Ms. Williams; vote unanimous.
- First reading of 2025 student code of conduct handbook (including addition requiring adult presence for preschool and kindergarten bus drop‑offs): motion by Mr. Alvis, second by Mr. Smith; vote unanimous.

Other policy items mentioned
- The board also discussed a new paid maternity leave benefit (up to 30 paid days) that the superintendent said \"has already been approved\" and will begin next year; staff described this as a district adoption to aid recruitment and retention.

Sources: Superintendent remarks, code‑of‑conduct committee discussion, and staff technology remarks at the Henderson County Board of Education special meeting on June 23, 2025. Presentations were delivered by district staff; the board voted on policy items during the meeting.","The board approved an emergency reading of a policy update to require traceable staff‑to‑student communications under Senate Bill 181 and approved the first reading of the 2025 student code of conduct, which adds a requirement that preschool and kindergarten students be met by an adult at bus drop‑off.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6513145,"Henderson County BOE approves change orders, contracts and funding for school renovations and CTE upgrades",204,216000,420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5076138-865eaf6f5efdb0d2b85960cd6321d1bc&start=216&end=420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5076138-865eaf6f5efdb0d2b85960cd6321d1bc/thumbnail_216000.jpg","/articles/6513145/Kentucky/Henderson-County-BOE-approves-change-orders-contracts-and-funding-for-school-renovations-and-CTE-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513145-a5c874146d63f6dea0978e20bfd61b1a/orig.mp4?Expires=1776623339&Signature=QWmWyMR463BOTqV8U6~tXNmmTZ8kyNcjmSgIIxqjPZfdfz4oUx~cZXKiyFfVLrO5mVgl4mPxIT9iUJ2HyuiVlwr7yB1xpLcvEmqd7rKjxaS9SPlMw85VtUmcfrx4rTfb9rWZrCt9rbPfac-t-sDgkJHNlY1LCNkWlMMvqp0zm4cLRiBPx5GfzqMaKjIdpt6ctGipEtHX6UH1YneKJhZkwm8JYaNcssvym5PGpqPji05dKsHO-UeKkr7g-nLPp16fMH5qxdRffHowSppHGCo4~-YtbNdRT-T4UJAOx2bzuFX-3kLFP3oNSqfdKdTHkn7buzIFbMRe-mJhhXhx3O8cbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Henderson County Board of Education on June 23 approved a set of change orders, contracts and funding requests for ongoing capital projects, including renovations at East Heights Elementary, an HVAC renovation at South Middle School and Career and Technical Education (CTE) work at the high school.

Board members voted unanimously to approve change orders for East Heights Elementary after project staff described interior demolition progress and exterior work. Blake Graham, project coordinator with RBS Design Group, said the north wing has been largely gutted, new ductwork is being installed and exterior openings beneath existing windows have been infilled. Chad Thompson and the project team said the geothermal subcontractor has drilled 16 wells and was working to catch up after delays.

Why it matters: The approved changes and contract awards keep multiple multi‑year renovation projects moving toward summer and fall completion dates, affecting classroom readiness and long‑term facility condition.

Board action and supporting details
- East Heights change orders: the board approved change orders that staff summarized as roofing and deck installations, electrical and lighting changes and ceiling work in the media center. Project staff reported a single combined change‑order addition of $131,300.79. Superintendent Dr. Lawson recommended approval; motion by Mr. Alvis, second by Mr. McGar; vote unanimous.
- South Middle School HVAC contracts: the board awarded contracts for special inspections (early demolition package) and for duct cleaning rather than full duct replacement for the early demolition package. Staff named the recommended vendors as BFW (special inspections) and Hasco (duct cleaning). Superintendent recommended approval; motion by Mr. Alvis, second by Ms. Williams; vote unanimous.
- CTE change order (CTEBG22‑506): the board approved a $6,446 change order to reroute exhaust ductwork in the welding shop so forklifts can operate without obstruction. Motion by Mr. Alvis, second by Mr. Smith; vote unanimous.
- Culinary renovation and parking lot (BG1 request BG25‑340): the board approved a BG1 submission for a culinary renovation and parking lot/asphalt replacement at the high school, with a stated renovation total of $2,057,653. The board also approved contracting architectural services for that project with Ross Tarrant. Motion to approve BG1 and architect services by district staff; second by Mr. Alvis; vote unanimous.

Project timing and scope notes
- East Heights: interior work was reported 3–4 days ahead on interior tasks; exterior CMU and EIFS work is being installed and the geothermal well field is actively being drilled (16 wells in progress). Staff warned that unforeseen conditions are common in renovations.
- South Middle School HVAC: ceilings removed, miscellaneous framing and a small concrete scope under the auditorium stage remain; staff expected substantial completion in the week after July 7, with final cleaning to follow.
- CTE and CTE‑adjacent work: restroom and classroom additions at the CTE building were reported near completion; the approved duct reroute preserves shop functionality by providing overhead ductwork clearance for forklifts.

Funding and procurement
- Change orders and contract awards were presented as district recommendations by construction staff; board approval was unanimous for the items described above. The culinary/parking BG1 submission authorizes staff to pursue the next funding/approval steps for the $2,057,653 renovation.

What’s next: Project managers and vendors will continue construction and procurement work over the summer. Staff indicated follow‑up punch lists and monthly project checks will continue; the district approved architectural services for the culinary/parking project to proceed with design work.

Sources: Project presentations and staff recommendations at the Henderson County Board of Education special meeting on June 23, 2025. Direct reporting in the meeting came from Blake Graham (RBS Design Group), Chad Thompson and Mr. Miller (project staff); the superintendent (Dr. Lawson) presented recommendations to the board.

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