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Breathitt County Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
June 18, 2024 5:00 PM
Breathitt High School Library/Via Video Teleconference

Graduates Prepared For College, Career, and Community

               

Breathitt County Schools will accomplish this vision by:

1.  Putting students FIRST in ALL decision making,

2.  Setting high expectations for student achievement,

3.  Advocating for every child,

4.  Promoting growth for students and staff,

5.  Actively engaging community stakeholders, and

6.  Promoting positive school/community culture.


I. Call to Order.
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance/Mission and Vision
C. Adopt Agenda: ADDENDUMN:II.A. Consider approval of the facility usage agreement with Velocity Fastpitch to use the softball field and training facility for the purpose of team practice from 06/18/24-09/01/2024, contingent upon insuranceII.A.15. Consider approval of the MOU with Kentucky Higher Education Assistance. III.B.26. approval of authorizing superintendent or designee to identify and inventory miscellaneous surplus furniture equipment, and items at the schools, to advertise items for 7 days, to accept high bid(s), and to dispose of items that do not sell. The purpose is to help promptly remove surplus items from the building due to lack of storage and to remove surplus items directly from schools to avoid transporting
II. Presentations/Reports
A. Student Recognitions
1. Division II National Winner- Sebrina Jiang
2. Division III National Winner-Amber Smith
B. Staff Recognitions
1. John Hollan-Level II KSBA Advanced Studies
2. Anna Morris-Level V KSBA Advanced Studies
3. Teacher Scholarship Recipients ($2,500)
a. Courtney Abner
b. Ashley Allen
c. Cealia Clair
d. Jeremy J. Hall
e. Brooke Halsey
f. Melinda Hall
g. Kennedy Hamilton
h. Lisa Montgomery
i. Chris Stamper
j. Camron Turner
k. Mary Turner
C. Reports
1. Superintendent ReportPhillip Watts
2. Attendance ReportFelicia Johnson
III. Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval
A. CONSENT ITEMS
1. Consider approval of using up to thirty (30) emergency certified substitute teachers for the 2024-2025 school year.
2. Consider approval of the Fidelity Bonds for FY 2025.
3. Consider approval of the agreement and fee schedule with Central Kentucky Psychological services for the 2024-2025 school year.
4. Consider approval of the School Nutrition Procurement Plan for the 2024-2025 school year.
5. Consider approval of the following food service bids for the 2024-2025 school year through KVEC School Nutrition Bids approved during the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative board meeting as follows:
a. Milk – Borden Dairy
b. Fresh Bread & Bakery Items – Bimbo Bakeries
6. Consider approval of renewing the insurance package with Houchen's Insurance for the 2024-25 school year.
7. Consider approval of the FY25 & Fy26 Read to Achieve grant.
8. Consider approval of the 2024-2026 Alive at 25 MOU.
9. Consider approval of the MOU with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
10. Consider approval of the KCTCS Dual Credit 24-25 MOA.
11. Consider approval of the 2024-26 FRYSC MOA.
12. Consider approval of the Interagency Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Department of Juvenile Justice for the Breathitt Learning Academy and Breathitt Day Treatment.
13. Breathitt Elementary PTO Fundraiser request for the purpose of student field trips, incentives, plays/programs.
a. Back to School Yard Sale-August 2, 2024
14. Consider approval of the facility usage agreement with Velocity Fastpitch to use the softball field and training facility for the purpose of team practice from 06/18/2024 to 09/01/2024, contingent upon insurance.
15. Consider approval of the MOU with Kentucky Higher Education Assistance.
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Consider approval of the May 21, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. Consider approval of the June 13, 2024, Regular Work Session Meeting Minutes.
3. Consider approval of the May 2024 Treasurer's Report.
4. Consider approval of the June 2024 bills for payment.
5. Consider approval of the 2024-25 CFC Cyber liability with Houchens Insurance Croup.
6. Consider approval of the proposal from Munson Business Interiors (KPC Contract) in the amount of $52,741.49 for the purpose of classroom furniture at Breathitt High School from Title I funds.
7. Consider approval of the proposal from Munson Business Interiors (KPC Contract) in the amount of $61,968.93 for the purpose of classroom furniture and Lily Pads at Breathitt and Highland-Turner Elementary School(s) from Title I funds.
8. Consider approval of extending the Pilot Program (second round) – Breathitt Teacher Scholarships (Current/Future Employees) and allocating the remaining $22,500 of the initial $50,000 (approximate 9 Scholarships up to $2,500) for the 2024-2025 school year, to be used for classes during the fall, spring, and/or summer semesters. 11 teachers have received the award during the first round of scholarships.
9. Consider approval of the purchase of a district wide license for the evidence-based program Dreambox Learning, a sole sourced internet-based mathematics software solution, in the amount of $193,540.00.
10. Consider approval of the purchase of an Edmentum software package for all schools in the district at a cost of $105,000.00.
11. Consider approval of the renewal of the NWEA MAP assessment contract in the amount of $25,545.00 for the 2024-2025 school year. This includes MAP Growth for Reading, Math, and Science.
12. Consider approval of the 1-year subscription for McGraw Hill for the purpose of personal finance in the amount of $22,966.01.
13. Consider approval of the subscription with SAVAAS for the purpose of instructional resources ELA/Math/Social Studies in the amount of $231,411.25.
14. Consider approval the Lexia Reading software in the amount of $99,600.00.
15. Consider approval of Amplify Science renewal for the 2024-2025 school year.
16. Consider approval of the quote from ECA Educational Services in the amount of $17,608.64 for Breathitt High School Science Kits.
17. Consider approval of obtaining an appraisal with Curd Surveying at 1513 Hargis Lane, for the purpose of a potential property purchase, for additional parking and other educational use, and authorize the superintendent, in consultation with board counsel, to obtain any needed additional appraisals, obtain legal services for title insurance and deed preparation, negotiate terms and take other actions needed to comply with KDE requirements to complete purchases.
18. Consider approval of the first reading of KSBA Policy update #47 and procedure update #28.
19. Consider approval of the first reading of the 2024-2025 Employee Handbook and Substitute Teacher Handbook.
20. Consider approval of the first reading of the 2024-2025 Coaches Handbook.
21. Consider approval of the first reading of the 2024-2025 Discipline Code Book.
22. Consider approval of authorizing the Superintendent to negotiate and sign a contract with a Propane vendor that will service Highland-Turner Elementary for the HVAC project.
23. Consider approval of the Board paying for student ticket admissions to events for the 24-25 school year, subject to restrictions set by the SBDM Council.
24. Consider approving up to (5) extra days if needed for the 2023-2024 school year and up to (5) extra days in the 2024-2025 school year if needed for staff that have been designated in the nationwide class action social media litigation, to complete reports and depositions outside of their regular contract, as designated by the Superintendent and litigation legal counsel. If extra days are not needed or used, staff will not be paid any additional days.
25. Consider approval of liquidation extension for the ARP ESSER portion of the Highland-Turner Elementary HVAC Project.
26. Consider approval of authorizing superintendent or designee to identify and inventory miscellaneous surplus furniture equipment, and items at the schools, to advertise items for 7 days , to accept high bid(s), and to dispose of items that do not sell. The purpose is to help promptly remove surplus items from the building due to lack of storage and to remove surplus items directly from schools to avoid transporting.
IV. BUILDING GROUNDS/FACILITIES
A. Coliseum Balcony + Art Room (BG#22-061 (Balcony) + 22-099 (Art))
1. Consider approval of the Final Contractor Pay Application to Allen Construction in the amount of $62,939.36 (BG #22-061).
B. Breathitt Fieldhouse + Concession (BG# 22-168)
1. Consider approval of the payment of the Pay Applications #12 in the amount of $39,297.00 and the Final Pay Application #13 to Standafer Builders in the amount of $120,779.20 for the Breathitt Fieldhouse and Concession (BG# 22-168).
C. Breathitt ATC (BG #24-189)
1. Consider approval of the Contractor Pay Application #1 in the amount of $53,550.00 and Pay Application #2 in the amount of $435,634.00 to Standafer Builders for the Breathitt ATC + Bus Garage (BG#24-189).
2. Consider approval of the and the Owner DPOs in the amount of $96,292.89 for the Breathitt ATC + Bus Garage (BG#24-189).
3. Consider approval the proposal in the amount of $22,425.00 from CSI to complete Special Inspections for the Breathitt ATC + Bus Garage (BG#24-189).
D. Highland Turner HVAC Replacement (BG#23-500)
1. Consider approval of the Contractor Pay Application #1 in the amount of $122,152.88 to Allen Construction for the Highland Turner HVAC Replacement (BG#23-500).
2. Consider approval of the Change Order Requests from Allen Construction in the amount of $15,864.62 for the following items as listed below:
a. PR-1 Repair falling gypsum board under truss, replace existing gypsum damaged by leaking roof. $6,635.96.
b. PR-2 Provide additional hangers for existing cable trays. $4,973.66.
c. PR-3 Provide new 3-phase breakers in existing panel for new water heaters. $4,255.00
E. ATC Demo Project (BG #24-079)
1. Consider approval the Change Order #2 to Combs Trucking in the amount of $7,500.00 for the ATC demolition project. (BG# 24-079).
2. Consider approval of the Pay Application #1 from Combs Trucking in the amount of $63,422.82 for the ATC demolition project. (BG# 24-079).
V. Personnel Notifications
VI. Informational Items
A. Communication/Sharing (All Present)
B. School Financial Reports
C. School SBDM Reports
VII. Consider approval of going into closed session in compliance with KRS 61.810(k) and KRS 156.557(c), for discussion regarding the superintendent's evaluation.
VIII. Consider approval of returning to open session.
IX. Consider approval of Superintendent's Annual Evaluation - Final Discussion and Report.
X. Adjournment

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