The Hardin County Board of Education unanimously approved a multi-item consent agenda that included the comprehensive district improvement plan and school improvement plans for 2025–26, the LOUD plan for 2025–26, the 2026–27 school calendar, and the district assurance certification for 2026–28.

The agenda also authorized travel for the John Hardin High School senior class to Chicago (May 7–9) and for the Bluegrass Middle School wind ensemble to travel to Louisville (Feb. 6). The board received monthly financial reports, approved BG4 forms for phase 1 of the Central Hardin renovation, authorized 10 change orders for phase 2 of the Central Hardin project, approved a lease with ECTC for the old East Hardin property, accepted a bid for John Hardin baseball field repairs, and accepted two donations: $4,000 from Barbara Hawkins to the Meadowview Family Resource Center and $1,000 from the White Mills Civic League to the Lakewood Family Resource Center.

A motion and second to approve the consent agenda were made and the chair called for a voice vote; the chair announced "Motion carries." The meeting record shows a voice vote; no roll-call tally was provided in the spoken record.

Separately, the board approved the January 2026 meeting schedule: a lunch meeting on Jan. 15 at Ratcliffe Elementary and an evening meeting later that day at Central Office, again approved by voice vote.

Why it matters: Consent-agenda approvals finalize plans, construction change orders and travel authorizations affecting schools and students for the coming year. The board’s approval moves projects and trips forward under district administrative authority.

Next steps: Implementation of approved change orders and travel arrangements will proceed under staff oversight; scheduling for January meetings was set as announced.