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Breathitt County Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
June 20, 2023 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: III.B.19 Consider approval of MOA contract with KDE and employee #3176 professional leave. III.B.20. Consider approval of purchasing additional furniture for Breathitt Elementary through the KPC contract with ORI in the amount of $90,383.70.
II. Presentations/Reports
A. Student Recognitions
1. Charles Price IV- Shot Put 7th Overall at State Competition
2. Brady Coomer-Governor's Scholar 2023
3. Evan Miller- Governor's Scholar 2023
4. Taylor Smith-Governor's School for Arts 2023
5. Andrew Combs-2nd All-State Baseball Team
6. Catlin Pennington- 1st All-State Softball Team
7. STLP-BHS-Advanced to Level 3 at State
a. Tyler Back
b. Autumn Baker
c. Mariah Clemons
d. Samuel Herald
e. Sierra Johnson
f. Cheyenne Pennington
g. Jacob Smith
h. Caitlyn Centers
i. Caleb Turner
j. Abigail White
8. BHS Baseball Team- 2023 14th Regional Champs
a. Isaac Bellamy
b. Colby Bird
c. Aiden Combs
d. Andrew Combs
e. Reece Cox
f. Eli Crisp
g. Jadon Hamilton
h. Chase Hobbs
i. Miles Hollon
j. Sebastian Howard
k. Jayden Hudson
l. Jakoby Little
m. Blake Ritchie
n. Dillion Stacy
o. Brady Tincher
p. Robbie Turner
B. Staff Recognitions
1. Jeff Clair-STLP Coach
2. Justin Combs- Head Baseball Coach
3. Ryan Cox- Coach
4. Kyle Crisp-Coach
5. Tim Gross-Coach
6. Dustin Frazier-Coach
7. Steve Kelly-Coach
C. Reports
1. Superintendent ReportPhillip Watts
2. Gear-UpJane Maggard
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 2023-2024 school year.
2. Consider approval of the first reading of the 2023-2024 Employee Handbook and Substitute Teacher Handbook.
3. Consider approval of the first reading of the 2023-2024 Discipline Code Book.
4. Consider approval of the first reading of the 2023-2024 Coaches Handbook.
5. Consider approval of the Fidelity Bonds for FY 2024.
6. Consider approval of 2023-24 KVEC MOA.
7. Consider approval of using individual contract services with certified POPS (Peace Officer Professional Standards) officers to provide services to the schools and events as needed, not to exceed $20,000 for the 2023-2024 school year.
8. Consider approval of the agreement and fee schedule with Central Kentucky Psychological services for the 2023-24 school year.
9. Consider approval of an overnight trip in Hardinsburg, KY for Breathitt High School FFA to attend the KY Leadership Training Center (FFA Camp) from July 10 to July 14, 2023.
10. Consider approval of the Orientation and Mobility Services Contract with Karen White for the 2023-24 school year.
11. Consider approval of continuing legal services with Teresa T. Combs for Breathitt County Special Education Department through Fowler Bell, PLLC.
12. Consider approval of the School Nutrition Procurement Plan for the 2023-2024 school year.
13. Consider approval of the following food service bids for the 2023-2024 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
c. Primary food bid-Gordon Food Service as awarded by HPS for the 2023-2024 SY.
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Consider approval of the May 23, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. Consider approval of the May 2023 Treasurer's Report.
3. Consider approval of the June 2023 bills for payment.
4. Consider approval of renewing the insurance package with Houchen's Insurance for the 2023-24 school year.
5. Consider approval of the revised 2023-2024 Salary Schedule.
6. Consider approval of the second reading of KSBA Policy update #46 and procedure update #25.
7. Consider approval of the KSBA second reading of policy #04.3111 for District Issuance of Checks.
8. Consider approval of the KSBA second reading of Policy #03.225 and Policy # 03.125 and 03.125 AP.2 Expense Reimbursement.
9. Consider approval of the 2023-2026 Breathitt County Schools Teacher Leader Development and New Teacher Support System Plan.
10. 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 2023-2024 school year.
11. Consider approving up to (10) extra days for the principal, guidance counselor, front office staff, FRYSC, librarian and food service staff at Breathitt Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year.
12. Consider approving up to (10) extra days for the guidance counselor, front office staff, FRYSC, librarian and food service staff at Sebastian Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year.
13. Consider authorizing the superintendent to enter into an independent contract with an experienced administrator. Building principal experience and certification is required. Purpose is to provide support to schools and to serve as a substitute administrator when there is an absent and/or vacancy.
14. Consider approval of creating one additional maintenance technician position.
15. Consider approval of allocating ESSER funds as well as ESS funds to hire tutors for all schools for the 2023-2024 school year (No cost to the general fund).
16. Consider approval of MOA with City of Jackson for the purpose of hiring a School Resource Officer at Highland Turner Elementary Campus in the amount of $45,000 and allowing board attorney to review and make changes if necessary.
17. Consider approval of emergency certifying employee #4680.
18. Consider declaring existing MRC contents as surplus property and authorize disposal.
19. B.19 Consider approval of MOA contract with KDE and employee #3176 professional leave.
20. Consider approval of purchasing additional furniture for Breathitt Elementary through the KPC contract with ORI in the amount of $90,383.70.
IV. BUILDING/GROUNDS
A. Consider approval of accepting bid to Seal and Stripe BHS and Highland Turner Elementary.
B. Consider approval of accepting the bid for BHS football field painting and netting.
C. New Elementary KDE BG# 20-283
1. Consider approval of the Pay Application #27 from Standafer Builders in the amount of $144,140.35 for work to date on the new elementary (BG#20-283).
2. Consider approval of the payment of Owner Direct Purchase Orders accompanying Pay App #27 for the new elementary (BG#20-283) totaling $157,247.57.
3. Consider approval of change order #38 from Standafer Builders in the amount of $2,645.00 for owner requested additional parking lot striping at the new elementary(BG#20-283).
D. Coliseum Balcony + Art Room (BG#22-061 (Balcony) + 22-099 (Art))
1. Consider approval of the Pay Application #11 from Allen Construction in the amount of $19,528.36 for work to date on the Coliseum Balcony Replacement and the Coliseum Art Room Renovation.
2. Consider approval of the payment of Owner Direct Purchase orders accompanying Pay App # 11 from Allen Construction in the amount of $49,000.00 for the Coliseum Balcony + Art Room project.
E. New BB/SB Training Building KDE BG# 22-097
1. Consider approval of the Pay Application #5 from Allen Construction in the amount of $7,509.41 for work to date on the BB/SB Training Building (BG #22-097)
2. Consider approval of the Owner Direct Purchase orders accompanying Pay App # 5 from Allen Construction in the amount of $3,093.45 for the BB/SB Training Building (BG #22-097).
F. Breathitt Fieldhouse + Concession (BG# 22-168)
1. Consider approval of the Pay Application #4 from Standafer Builders in the amount of $197,624.08 for work to date on the Breathitt Football Fieldhouse + Concession project, BG# 22-168.
2. Consider approval of the Owner Direct Purchase Orders accompanying Pay App #4 from Standafer Builders in the amount of $26,700.00 for the Breathitt Football Fieldhouse + Concession project BG# 22-168.
3. Consider approval of change order #38 from Standafer Builders in the amount of $5,520.00 to add a beam to the lintel of an existing door to the Breathitt Football Fieldhouse + Concession project BG# 22-168.
G. Coliseum HVAC (BG #22-151)
1. Consider approval of the Pay Application #11 from Allen Construction in the amount of $49,894.38 for work to date on the Coliseum HVAC Replacement (BG# 22-151).
H. Highland Turner HVAC replacement
1. Consider approval of the proposal from Endris Engineers in the amount of $1,950.00 to provide survey and utility location services for the geothermal project at Highland Turner Elementary.
V. 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.
VI. Consider approval of returning to open session.
VII. Consider approval of Superintendent's Annual Evaluation - Final Discussion and Report.
VIII. Personnel Notifications
IX. Informational Items
A. Communication/Sharing (All Present)
B. School Financial Reports
C. School SBDM Reports
X. Adjournment

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