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On technology, the board considered a recommendation to designate additional applications as approved principal communication systems for dual-credit courses. The presenter told the board the district previously approved Google Suite, ClassDojo and other platforms and that the new list requested for dual-credit work includes Blackboard, the kctcs.edu Outlook domain and Starfish. The board approved adding those systems by voice vote with no recorded opposition. The presenter clarified this designation applied only to new credit/dual-credit classes.

The board then approved the 2025–26 student fees as required under board policy (identified in the meeting as board policy 091115).

On policy updates the board considered ASBA/KSBA board policy update number 48 on second reading. Presenters drew the board's attention to maternity-leave policy updates (policy 03.1233 for certified staff and 03.2233 for classified staff) and recommended the district retain its existing maternity-leave language for now, citing an implementation window through July 1, 2030. The board accepted that recommendation on second reading.

The board also considered proposed edits to telecommunications policy 09.4261. A presenter read the relevant language aloud: \"students are prohibited from using a personal telecommunication device during an instructional time, except during an emergency or directed to do so by a teacher for an instructional purpose.\" The presenter said the board seeks to strike a later clause that would allow blanket teacher authorization, clarifying the only exceptions should be an emergency or teacher-directed instructional use. The board accepted the modification on second reading.

Finally, the board considered and approved second reading of board policy 091436, described in the meeting as an update to the district's response policies that would allow random checks using metal detectors during the school day in limited circumstances. The board approved the policy changes on voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Votes taken at the meeting were voice votes; the board did not request roll-call tallies for these items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","July 2025 Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved designation of specific communication platforms for dual-credit courses, adopted 2025–26 student fees, and approved second readings of several board policy changes including edits to the telecommunications policy and a policy allowing random metal-detector checks.","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},6509425,"Board reviews middle- and high-school construction progress; approves contract and change order",270,436000,706000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5430171-ae2b1475a4a14a45443cf56bca5489a1&start=436&end=706","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5430171-ae2b1475a4a14a45443cf56bca5489a1/thumbnail_436000.jpg","/articles/6509425/Kentucky/Board-reviews-middle-and-high-school-construction-progress-approves-contract-and-change-order","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6509425-6bf4a547144de7725e3a67b88294c076/orig.mp4?Expires=1775129787&Signature=VE7MmSVO~OFgBurtXj1COY2yMjpJGT9Utfvn3Lb6Bq1VLU41tLfW49wgnzUzUFaoBDcps2lauEIDsEGO-rjWWhx9GgIzy7QZg0wktP8J7IdMrfn-CXAYOwKKIXwJB6Pp0gp5wVE7tFVxqT~MuiAiZUNW6yYm4bjLlSsHuA4S61Dh73wejlhZIFYTWgda-2VEgcl7vQtBvfCYL6fxaUxC2C3kp2B~-edBiyUeeGtwC0ALh1nF6FA-5neGHmVjbP97wYvh5O2pbLWJQI9lovezgDxCCiIw9rCUOCkldUZKdZlAStAXFuJqpotzTCwed1aJuIjZnvwUoe~kgNfEM75kcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Muhlenberg County school leaders updated the board on middle- and high-school renovation work and the board approved a construction-related contract and a change order.

Staff reported the district has completed major moisture mitigation and is proceeding with flooring, roofing and masonry work. A presenter said moisture mitigation was completed in the affected building and that flooring installation would begin the following Monday. The district reported the project remains on schedule, with a completion date for one building listed as Nov. 29, 2025, and classroom renovation work nearly complete with classroom and restroom doors pending delivery.

During the meeting a staff member recommended approval of an AIB agreement with Esplanade for the middle- and high-school project and recommended approval of Change Order No. 1 to address gutters and replacement of damaged base where noted. The board approved the contract and the change order on voice votes with no recorded opposition.

The board also received technical updates from construction staff including: field-house Change Order No. 3 (electrical run to the existing baseball dugout) was reported complete; Change Order No. 2 (install a new 3-inch PVC water line to replace an old water line) was slated to begin the following week; and about 80% of exterior masonry work was reported installed. One presenter said the new roof cover material was delivered and roof work would begin the next week so interior trades could proceed.

District staff reported a $250,111 cost specifically attributed to moisture mitigation in building areas described as area B, and said the mitigation was required by the flooring manufacturer to preserve the product warranty.

Board members did not add further direction beyond approving the contract and change order; staff said they will coordinate schedules with contractors and bring remaining contract administration items back to the board as needed.

The board's approvals and progress report will be reflected in the meeting minutes and project files.","Board heard progress reports on middle- and high-school renovation projects, approved an agreement with Esplanade and approved change order No. 1 for building work; staff reported moisture mitigation, roofing and exterior masonry progress and a $250,111 mitigation cost.",{"_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},6509429,"Muhlenberg County Board approves June financial report and authorizes July bill payments",158,180000,338000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5430171-ae2b1475a4a14a45443cf56bca5489a1&start=180&end=338","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5430171-ae2b1475a4a14a45443cf56bca5489a1/thumbnail_180000.jpg","/articles/6509429/Kentucky/Muhlenberg-County-Board-approves-June-financial-report-and-authorizes-July-bill-payments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6509429-95fa9b1acaa11eb614f7f796f49fd3a0/orig.mp4?Expires=1775129787&Signature=cxqwfQwF58nojpVHaL-ZcIuLC2c~c8ubufQ2huUPX8H-P2zd7POb6N3mDieiFl-AfU-obXd0eAgJ639bzw1vFdhKLDir62HKN3g3~Cf6VTXjA7zZ5pZj2WyvtQhq6FVRl~nKImrphL9VRoLeEAoZXWXdeMDDd4ehysp0-0SeeumEsb7F1FIY3113kGlARRxHq5GbK6NCR8nBrwf2vPTzizxASpUK57~Tyam1jBL6gPDDD1l~gdv7p-FMBzWSAQN1GtnHu4IisHx9Tbdwt8sntGO-CbsheIggUyt1J63JQXMWq6PlcBlmaVlpXbLntF25k7XOTDlDCpD8n4TxlXyOYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Muhlenberg County Board of Education approved its financial report for the period ending June 30, 2025, and authorized payment of July bills totaling $616,247.98 at its regular meeting.

The board approved the treasurer's report after a presentation on June revenues and expenditures. Jared Flesinger, presenting the financials, said, \"Chairman Reagor, distinguished board members, tonight I bring you the financials as of 06/30/2025.\" He reported monthly receipts of $3,989,746.11, an increase of about $125,000 from the previous month and $267,000 from the same period last year.

The nut of the report: revenues and expenditures moved meaningfully month-to-month. Flesinger told the board that federal revenues were up $13,000 while state revenues were down $327,000 and taxes were down $102,000. Accounts payable stood at $1,527,757.80 and payroll for the period was $5,114,213.53, which he said was up $313,000 versus the prior June. He highlighted several large vendor payments in June, including $384,682 for sports turf, $243,935 to Paxson Patterson Labs, and $185,940 to C and C Contracting.

After the finance presentation the board voted to approve the treasurer's report and then to pay the board bills and salaries for July 2025. Flesinger reported the board bills total $616,247.98, with the breakdown shown to the board as: general fund $271,495.89; Fund 2 $18,898.57; construction $308,964.32; and food service/daycare $16,889.20. He also noted utilities were about $29,000 and other fixed-mix and variable expenses were reported for context.

Board members moved and seconded the motions to approve the treasurer's report and to pay bills; both motions passed on voice votes with no recorded opposition. The board did not call a roll for an itemized recorded vote during either motion.

The board packet and the treasurer's full ledger were referenced during the meeting; the board did not direct staff to change fund allocations at the meeting.

The payments approved at the meeting will be reflected in the next published financial report and in the board minutes.","The Muhlenberg County Board of Education approved its financial report for the period ending June 30, 2025, and authorized payment of July bills totaling $616,247.98; the board also recorded large payroll and several notable vendor payments.","actionData","errors"]

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Muhlenberg County board adopts communication platforms, approves student fees and updates policies

Board reviews middle- and high-school construction progress; approves contract and change order

Muhlenberg County Board approves June financial report and authorizes July bill payments