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Breathitt County Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
July 27, 2021 5:00 PM
Breathitt High School Library/Via 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
1. ADDENDUM: Remove item III.B.5.Consider approval of the adoption of the Kentucky Department of Public Health's Prevention Strategies for COVID-19 as the recommended procedures for all schools in the district. ADD: III.B.42 Consider approval of ARP ESSER narrative.
II. Presentations/Reports
A. Student Recognitions
B. Staff Recognitions
1. Perfect Attendance for 2020-2021 school year
a. Amy Bailey
b. Jesse Bailey
c. Eddie Baker
d. Linville Barnett
e. Tonya Barnett
f. Letcher Belcher
g. Charles Davidson
h. Charles Fugate
i. Jason Fugate
j. Melissa Griffin
k. Bess Gross
l. Sheretta Haddix
m. Paul Halsey
n. Bonnie Lively
o. William McIntosh
p. Sabrina McElroy
q. Stacy McKnight
r. Matthew Minix
s. Julius Moore
t. Henry Noble
u. William Noble
v. Jeffery Patrick
w. Clifton Pennington
x. Gregory Snowden
y. Kenneth Spicer
z. Karissa Stamper
aa. Obie Stewart
bb. Samantha Stewart
cc. Deborah Turner
dd. Jamie Turner
ee. Michael Watts
C. Reports
1. Superintendent ReportPhillip Watts
III. Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval
A. CONSENT ITEMS
1. Approval of Use Property Requests
a. Consider approval of facility usage agreement for Jackson Parks Baseball League to utilize the SES baseball field, contingent upon providing insurance, an approved cleaning plan, and an approved plan from the local health department.
b. Consider approval of facility usage agreement with the Breathitt County Honey Festival for the purpose of the Honey pageant on August 28, 2021, contingent upon insurance, an approved cleaning plan, and an approved plan from the local health department.
c. Consider approval of facility usage agreement with the Breathitt County Honey Festival for the purpose of the Honey Festival parade on September 4, 2021, SES and Breathitt parking lots, contingent upon insurance, an approved cleaning plan, and an approved plan from the local health department.
d. Consider approval of facility usage agreement with the Jackson Woman's Club for the purpose of fundraising for Flood Survivors, on October 9, 2021, contingent upon insurance, an approved cleaning plan, and an approved plan from the local health department.
e. Consider approval of facility usage agreement with Bomber Baseball Academy from July 27, 2021, through June 30, 2022 to use BHS Baseball Field/Cages for the purpose of baseball lessons, contingent upon providing insurance, an approved cleaning plan, and an approved plan from the local health department
f. Consider approval of facility usage agreement with East Kentucky Prospectors from July 27, 2021, through June 30, 2022, to use BHS Baseball Field/Cages, contingent upon providing insurance, an approved cleaning plan, and an approved plan from the local health department.
2. Consider approval of the Full Utilization Agreement with Middle Kentucky Head Start for the 2021-2022 school year.
3. Consider approval of board members to attend KSBA's 2021 Winter Conference, December 3-4, in Louisville, KY.
4. Consider approval of board members attending the KSBA Fall Regional Meeting on September 13, 2021.
5. Consider approval of the 2021-2022 ARC Chairperson Designee.
6. Consider approval of KASS annual membership dues 2021-2022.
7. Consider approval of renewing membership with KSBA for the 2021-2022 school year.
8. Consider approval of renewing KSBA Custom Policy/Procedure Services and eMeeting Maintenance for the 2021-2022 school year.
9. Consider approval of KSBA's contract for Medicaid Training and Billing services.
10. Consider approval of the 2021 Motor Vehicle Tax Rate at the same rate as last year.
11. Consider approval MOA with DJJ for the Breathitt Regional Juvenile Detention Center and the Breathitt County Day Treatment for the 2021-2022 school year.
12. Consider approval of the KECSAC MOA for the 2021-2022 school year.
13. Consider approval of using up to thirty (30) emergency certified substitute teachers for the 2021-2022 school year.
14. Consider approval of proposed student fees for the 2021-2022 school year for BHS, $10.00 parking pass per driver, FFA $20.00 per student.
15. Consider approval of MOA with Berea College for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR-UP) for 2021-2022 school year.
16. Consider approval of the second and final reading of the 2021-2022 Employee Handbook and Substitute Teacher Handbook.
17. Consider approval of the second and final reading of the 2021-2022 Discipline Code Book.
18. Consider approval of the FY2021-2022 Read to Achieve contract.
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Consider approval of the June 22, 2021 regular called meeting minutes.
2. Consider approval of the June 2021 Treasurer's Report.
3. Consider approval of the July 2021 bills for payment.
4. Consider approval of the Breathitt County Schools Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan and the Continuity of Learning Plan.
5. Consider approval of the adoption of the Kentucky Department of Public Health's Prevention Strategies for COVID-19 as the recommended procedures for all schools in the district.
6. Consider approval of authorizing Phillip Watts, Stacy McKnight and Will Noble to act on behalf of the Breathitt County Schools to obtain certain Federal Financial assistance under the Disaster Relief Act, and submit information to the State and to FEMA all matters with regard to Disaster Assistance.
7. Consider approval of Anna Morris the Breathitt Board of Education representative on the Equity Committee.
8. Consider approval of the Equity Committee members,to include 3 parent representatives and 3 community members.
9. Consider approval of the 2021-22 MTSS Plan.
10. Consider approval of the District purchasing one student ticket for every student in the district for the 2021-2022 school year, to attend an event.
11. Consider approval of the second and final reading of KSBA Policy update #44 and procedure update #25.
12. Consider approval of revised procedures 04.31 AP.2 and AP.21 for the purpose of purchasing.
13. Consider approval of enrolling in the ACT District Testing program for 3 years at a cost of $46 per student test.
14. Consider approval of the 2021-22 District PD Process and Plan, including one day to be utilized as flex PD for a district-wide book study.
15. Consider approval of the purchase of TCI instructional materials for Social Studies for grades K-6 at Highland-Turner, Marie Roberts-Caney, and Sebastian Elementary for 6 years at a cost of $118,679.10 total.
16. Consider approval to renew Study Island, which includes instructional content for all schools (including the BRJDC and day treatment), Credit Recovery, and the NWEA/MAP integration materials for Study Island for 3 years, in the amount of $68,869.50.
17. Consider approval of creating a District Federal Programs Coordinator position and job description.
18. Consider approval for an application for Medicaid Certification 2021-2022 district assurances.
19. Consider approval of the Addendum to State Agency – School Food Authority Agreement for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
20. Consider approval of using individual contract services with certified POPS (Peace Officer Professional Standards) officers to provide services to the Elementary Schools and events as needed, not to exceed $20,000 for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year.
21. Consider approval to declare surplus items for sale to include; 3 electric buffers, 5 pickup machines, 2 floor scrubbers, PTO tractor wood chipper, and an exercise bike.
22. Consider approval to to declare the following items as surplus; 16 Cafeteria Tables and 3 Serving Lines.
23. Consider approval of accepting the bid from Bubba & Larry's Lawn Care in the amount of $25.00 per hour, per 4 man crew, minimum of $200.00 for the purpose of mowing and weed eating as needed in the district.
24. Consider approval of accepting the bid from Spray Foam Technologies of Ky in the amount of $33,875.00 for the purpose of cleaning and painting Breathitt High School and the Board of Education.
25. Consider approval of accepting the bid for painting Little Red School in the amount of $3,350.00 by Bubba & Larry's Lawn Care, for the purpose of removing all loose, peeling paint and primer all bare areas using Extreme Block primer. Porch, Doors, windows and siding should be primed to ensure proper sealing of the surface. Apply 2 finish coats overall primed areas using Pro-industrial Acrylic tinted to white (eaves, trim, windows, doors, and porch ceiling), rustic red (walls), and Earl grey (porch).
26. Consider approval of the Pay Application #4 from Standafer Builders in the amount of $97,059.40 for work to date on the new Elementary (BG#20-283).
27. Consider approval of the payment of $4,200.00 to Consulting Services Incorporated (CSI) for special inspections completed on the new elementary in the month of June.
28. Consider approval of the payment of Owner Direct Purchase Orders for the new Elementary School (BG#20-283) totaling $250,075.98
29. Consider approval of Pay App #5 from Rising Sun Development in the amount of $180,456.15 for work completed up to April 30 2021 for the Coliseum Emergency Repair project KDE BG# 20-260.
30. Consider approval of Pay App #6 from Rising Sun Development in the amount of $351,865.19 for work to date at the Coliseum Emergency Repair project KDE BG# 20-260.
31. Consider approval of the Direct Purchase Orders in the amount of $12,300.00 for bleachers purchased for the Coliseum Emergency Repair project KDE BG# 20-260.
32. Consider approval of Cincinnati Floor Company to install a new gym floor at Breathitt High School PE Gym in the amount of $147,495.00.
33. Consider approval of BG 22-060 for the PE gym floor.
34. Consider approval of purchasing a gym divider curtain for the BHS PE gym floor in the amount of $ 12,700.00 from Griffin Sports Equipment.
35. Consider approval of purchasing a new ball goal from Toadvine Enterprise and installation with Vine& Branch for the BHS PE GYM not to exceed $12,000.
36. Consider approval of the BG 22-061 repair the damage to the Coliseum balcony due to structural damage.
37. Consider approval of hiring Tate Hill Jacobs architect for the purpose of repairing the deterioration of the front entrance balcony of the Coliseum.
38. Consider approval of a contract with School Pointe for Website CMS and Hosting to include redesign and a mobile application.
39. Consider approval of Breathitt High School Volleyball team to purchase equipment, uniforms, and supplies for the team, not to exceed $3,500.00.
40. Consider approval of granting ten (10) additional extended days to all nurses for the purpose of COVID-19 preparation prior to opening school for the 2021-2022 school year.
41. Consider approval of the CBE resolution and authorizing the Superintendent to take all necessary steps to support the Council for Better Education, Inc. ("CBE"), in its legal challenge.
42. Consider approval of ARP ESSER narrative.
IV. Personnel Notifications
V. Informational Items
A. Communication/Sharing (All Present)
B. School Financial Reports
C. School SBDM Reports
D. Utility Tracker
VI. Adjournment

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