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Superintendent outlines MOU with regional nonprofit, highlights school recognitions and community programs

Clark County Board of Education · November 19, 2025

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Summary

Superintendent reported an MOU with the Kentucky River Foothills Development Council for a free 9–12 workforce-readiness pilot at Phoenix, reviewed recognition of staff and students, and highlighted district programs, holiday meal distributions and plans to repurpose the Hamilton McClure Building as a community center.

During the superintendent's report, district leadership described a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, which received a significant grant and selected Clark County as one of its pilot partners. The program, offered at no cost to the district, would provide 9–12 students with workforce-readiness groups focusing on career development, financial literacy, healthy relationships and stress management; the district said the pilot would start at Phoenix if the board approves the MOU.

The superintendent also recognized district staff and community partners: James Willie of Clark County ATC nominated Link Belt operations manager Mike Clevenger as an outstanding community partner for student career opportunities, and staff at Shear Elementary were praised after administering the Heimlich maneuver that reportedly saved a student's life. Several FFA/AG teams and individual students were honored for state and national contest results.

On operations, staff provided a monthly financial update stating a contingency reserve of 6.3% in the draft budget, approximately $300,000 in excess in the draft, and nearly $80,000,000 collected via early tax payments. The superintendent said KSI (state) testing results were under embargo and that the district would provide further presentations next month.

The superintendent described programs that connect students to the community, including the "Amazing Shake" skill competition and planned partnerships with BCTC and local businesses, and said the district is exploring repurposing the Hamilton McClure Building as a community center with a soft opening planned for January.