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Breathitt County Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
March 22, 2022 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
1. ADDENDUM: Add item: III. B.14 Consider approval of making mask optional for students and staff indoors and on buses. In the event of an increase in COVID, we will address this decision as needed. III.B.15. Consider approval of the 2022-2024 Continuation Plans for the FRYSC Program and MOA contract modification with FRYSC.III.B.16. Consider approval of Upward Bound Math-Science (UBMS II) students out of state field trip to Boston Massachusetts from April 24-27, 2022. (The dates are subject to change).
II. Presentations/Reports
A. Student Recognitions
1. Sebastian Elementary Academic Team-Region Back-to-Back Champions
a. Nathan Chapman-Social Studies-2nd Place; Language Arts- 2nd Place; 1st Place-Quick Recall
b. Sophia Gayheart-1st Place-Quick Recall
c. Autumn Howard-1st Place-Quick Recall
d. Olivia Howard-1st Place-Quick Recall
e. Willow Howard-1st Place-Quick Recall
f. Sebrina Jiang-Written Comp- 3rd Place; Language Arts- 1st Place; 1st Place-FPS
g. Sydney Lindon-1st Place-FPS
h. John Matthew Chapman-1st Place-Quick recall
i. Natalie Napier-1st Place-FPS
j. Annie Leigh Stone-1st Place-Quick Recall
k. Zoey Rice-1st Place-Quick Recall
l. Jaiden Ritchie-Math- 1st Place; Science- 1st Place; Quick Recall- 1st Place
m. Anna Watts-Arts & Humanities- 1st Place;1st Place-FPS;1st Place-Quick Recall
2. BHS Cheerleaders-Winner of Region 14 In-Game Girls Tournament/ Runner-up Region 14 In-game Boys Tournament
a. Valerie Maggard-7th grade
b. Kyra Smith-7th grade
c. Lisa Strong-7th grade
d. Alyssa Banks-8th grade
e. Lily Barnett-8th grade
f. Kaylie Chapman-8th grade
g. Isabelle Spencer-8th grade
h. Morgan Banks-9th grade
i. Lexie McIntosh-9th grade
j. Allie Mann-9th grade
k. Jackson Noble-9th grade
l. Madison Strong-9th grade
m. Erin Oliver-10th grade
n. Lynsey Strong-10th grade
o. Kyra Tackett-10th grade
p. Hannah Turner-10th grade
q. Destiny Banks-11th grade
r. Rylee Barnett-11th grade
s. Amber Fugate-11th grade
t. Brentley Spencer-11th grade
u. Jenna Strong-11th grade
v. Kelsey Begley-12th grade
w. Kylee Neace-12th grade
x. Erin Smith-12th grade
y. Ellie Taulbee-12th grade
B. Staff Recognitions
1. Michelle Robinson-SES Academic Coach
2. Janice Turner-Hall-SES Academic Coach
3. Hack Hudson-BHS Cheerleading Coach
4. Crystal Strong- BHS Assistant Cheerleading Coach
C. Reports
1. Superintendent ReportPhillip Watts
2. Attendance ReportSusan Watts
3. Brigance Data UpdateHannah Watts
III. Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval
A. CONSENT ITEMS
1. Consider approval of the following MRC PTO fundraiser requests:
a. That's my Pan.
b. Biddy Ball League and concessions.
c. Teacher Talent Show on May 1, 2022.
d. Spring Fling on April 15, 2022.
e. T-Shirt fundraiser request.
f. Online auction, basket theme, and other items
2. Consider approval of SES Kona Ice Fundraiser.
3. Consider approval of board members attending the KSBA Summer Leadership Conference for July 15-16, 2022, in Lexington, KY.
4. Consider approval of board members attending the KSBA’s Annual Federal and State Law Update.
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Consider approval of February 22, 2022, minutes of previous meetings.
2. Consider approval of the February Treasurer's Report.
3. Consider approval of the March 2022 bills for payment
4. Consider approval of accepting the bid from RFH LLC for the FY 2022 financial audit in the amount of $21,500.
5. Consider approval of renewing student insurance to include all students with Roberts Insurance Company for the 2022-2023 school year.
6. Consider approval of the Orientation and Mobility service contract with the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals.
7. Consider approval of the 2022-2023 Communication Plan for Breathitt County Schools.
8. Consider approval of the renewal of the NWEA MAP assessment contract in the amount of $21,255.00 for the 2022-2023 school year. This includes MAP Growth for Reading, Math, and Science.
9. Consider approval of flex professional development (PD) for the 2022-2023 school year.
10. Consider approval of utilizing ESSER II and/or ESSER III funds for a four-week Minds in Motion summer program to be held in June 2022.
11. Consider approval of hiring additional staff for the June 2022 Minds in Motion summer program, including a school nurse, a speech pathologist, an occupational therapist, instructional aides, bus drivers, bus monitors, bus aides, part-time transportation secretary, and additional teachers as needed to meet the needs of students. The total number hired would be based on total student enrollment and needs.
12. Consider approval of utilizing ESSER II and/or ESSER III funds for ten extended days for all employees to address student and parent needs to minimize learning loss and to prevent, prepare for or respond to COVID19, for the school calendar year 2022-2023. If approved, specific dates will be designated in the calendar and a detailed plan will be presented to the board for approval in April. Extended days for instructional staff will be utilized for Kagan Training (5 days) and for instructional staff to prepare for instruction before the school year begins and to work on curriculum documents, lesson plans, PLC work, and similar tasks throughout the year (5 days).
13. 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 2022-2023 school year.
14. Consider approval of continuing to follow the most current Kentucky Department of Public Health guidelines related to COVID 19. If Breathitt County is “red” based on the COVID incident rate map, masks will be required for all students and staff while indoors/on buses. If Breathitt County is “yellow” or “green,” masks will be optional for all students and staff while indoors/on buses.
15. Consider approval of the 2022-2024 Continuation Plans for the FRYSC Program.
16. Consider approval of Upward Bound Math-Science (UBMS II) students out of state field trip to Boston Massachusetts from April 24-27, 2022.
17. Consider approval of the KSBA Policy Audit Service contract in the amount of $7,500.
18. Consider approval of KSBA Coaches Handbook Development.
19. Consider approval of Pay Application #12 from Standafer Builders in the amount of $367,094.13 for work to date on the new Elementary (BG#20-283).
20. Consider approval of the payment of Owner Direct Purchase Orders accompanying pay application #12 for the new Elementary School (BG#20-283) totaling $142,711.72.
21. Consider approval of the bid from Miracle of KY and TN to provide Playground Equipment and surfacing materials for the new Elementary (BG#20-283) in the amount of $224,557.71.
22. Consider approval of submittal of the Crumb Rubber/Tire Derived Products Grant for Waste Tire Market Development 2022 Application. The application will be submitted for a 75/25 match for the new playground surface at Breathitt Elementary.
23. Consider approval of the engineering and architectural invoice for the new Elementary School (BG#20-283) in the amount of $7,344.00.
24. Consider approval of the Pay Application #4 from Bri-Den Inc. in the amount of $77,220.00 for work to date on the new Sebastian Roof Replacement (BG#21-218).
25. Consider approval of the payment of Owner Direct Purchase Orders accompanying pay application #4 for the new Sebastian Roof Replacement (BG#21-218) and totaling $402.20.
26. Consider approval of the engineering and architectural invoice for the new Sebastian Roof Replacement (BG#21-218) in the amount of $6,204.00.
27. Consider approval of the Pay Application #2 from The Wilson Group in the amount of $125,129.75 for work to date on the replacement window project at the Coliseum (BG#21-094).
28. Consider approval to reimburse Tate Hill Jacobs for KY HBC Plan Review fees for the Coliseum HVAC Replacement Project (BG#22-151) in the amount of $397.64.
29. Consider acceptance of the proposal from Air Source Technology to provide specifications for removal of any hazardous materials encountered in the demolition of Building B of the existing vocational school in preparation for the new Breathitt County ATC (BG#22-182).
30. Consider approval to reimburse Tate Hill Jacobs for KY HBC Plan Review fees in the amount of $3,221.21 for the demolition of the existing Building B to allow for the new Breathitt County ATC (BG#22-182).
31. Consider approval of the Construction Documents for the Coliseum Balcony Repair Project (BG#22-061) for submission to the Kentucky Department of Education and to KY Housing Building and Construction for review and approval.
32. Consider approval of the Schematic Design Documents for the Breathitt Training Facility (BG#22-097).
33. Consider approval of the proposal from Endris Engineering to extend the existing survey boundaries at Sebastian Elementary as required to design the sewer line for the proposed Breathitt Training Facility (BG#22-097).
34. Consider approval of the 2022-2023 Technology Plan.
35. Consider approval of the revised bid from Office Resources, Inc (ORI) to provide furnishings for the new Breathitt Elementary. The original bid was increased by $18,384.87 to cover the purchase of additional student desks and soft seating, with a total final bid of $388,767.06.
36. Consider approval of the Interagency Agreement with the Department of Community Based Services for the purpose of a Transportation Plan to ensure stability for students in foster care.
IV. Personnel Notifications
V. Informational Items
A. Communication/Sharing (All Present)
B. School Financial Reports
C. School SBDM Reports
VI. Adjournment

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