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Breathitt County Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
October 28, 2025 5:00 PM
Breathitt Elementary School/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
II. Presentations/Reports
A. Student/Staff Recognitions
1. Natalie Turner-HOBY
2. 2024-2025 Retirees
a. Julia Arnett
b. Mary Kay Caudill
c. Bonnie Cole
d. Denese Deaton
e. Kelly Honeycutt
f. Margaret Stacy McKnight
g. Jackie O'Neill
h. Samantha Ritchie
i. Mary Sloas
j. Nancy Turner
k. Chalmer Watkins
B. Reports
1. Superintendent ReportPhillip Watts
2. Attendance ReportFelicia Johnson
3. Open Records and Open Meetings Guide
4. Breathitt Elementary School SBDM Council Update
III. Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval
A. CONSENT ITEMS
1. Consider approval of the following facility request(s).
a. Riverbank Rebels Travel basketball team requests to utilize the gym(s) at all schools for the purpose of practice and games (no games at BES) from October 2025 until October 2026.
b. KY ARNG requests to utilize Breathitt Elementary for the purpose of their Annual Christmas Dinner on December 6 (set up) and December 7, 2025.
2. Consider approval of the BHS cheerleader's overnight out-of-state field trip request to Nationals at Walt Disney World, Orlando Florida, January 29-February 2, 2026.
3. Consider approval of the Breathitt High School Baseball overnight trip to Louisville, KY, March 30-April 2, 2026.
4. Consider approval of the following fundraiser request(s).
a. Breathitt Elementary PTO-T-Shirt and Sweatshirt sales from October 29 to December 19, 2025.
b. Breathitt Elementary PTO-School Car Decals for the 2025-2026 school year.
c. Breathitt Elementary PTO-Biddy Basketball and Cheer for 2025-2026 school year.
d. Sebastian Elementary PTO- Pancake and Pajamas pictures with Santa, December 4, 2025, from 5-8p.m.
e. Sebastian Elementary PTO- Gingerbread House Decorating, December 17, 2025, 5-8PM.
5. Consider approval of accepting the SFCC FY-2026 KETS 1st Offer of Assistance in the amount of $16,583.
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Consider approval of September 23, 2025, regular meeting minutes.
2. Consider approval of September 29,2025, special called meeting minutes.
3. Consider approval of October 23, 2025, regular work session meeting minutes.
4. Consider approval of the September 2025 Treasurer's Report.
5. Consider approval of the October 2025 bills for payment.
6. Consider approval of contracting Occupational Therapy services with Jennifer Witt-Fraley and Brandi Ellison for the 2025-2026 school year.
7. Consider approval to purchase one (1) 52-passenger 2026 Special Needs School Bus at a total cost of $174,179.00. This specialized bus will enhance the district’s capacity to serve students with special needs, providing accessibility and safety features that meet current state and federal requirements.
8. Consider approval to purchase one (1) 72-passenger 2026 School Bus at a total cost of $165,881.00. The addition of this bus will support the district’s ongoing transportation needs by improving route efficiency, replacing aging fleet vehicles, and ensuring the safe and reliable transportation of students.
9. Consider approval of hiring Ralph Fugate to paint a mural at Breathitt Elementary gym in the amount of $5,900.00.
10. Consider approval of the 25-26 Phase II CDIP.
a. District Assurances.
b. Safety Report.
c. Needs Assessment.
d. 2025-2026 Phase Two: District Trauma-Informed Approach Plan
11. Consider approval of flood insurance for the Football Den, Coliseum and Concession Stand with Hartford Insurance.
12. Consider approval of the second and final reading of policy 08.22.
IV. BUILDING GROUNDS/FACILTIES
A. ATC + Bus Garage BG# 24-189.
1. Consider approval of the Owner Direct Purchase Orders accompanying Pay Application 18 from Standafer Builders in the amount of $141,532.27 for materials installed at the ATC + Bus Garage BG# 24-189.
2. Consider approval of Contractor Pay Application 18 from Standafer builders in the amount of $831,821.91 for work to-date on the ATC + Bus Garage BG# 24-189.
3. Consider approval of the change order #48 for the bus wash bay in the amount of $25,451.04.
4. Consider approval of invoice #2313-5 from Tate Hill Jacobs in the amount of $103,814.00 for design work and Contract Administration through 40% for the ATC + Bus Garage BG#24-189.
5. Consider approval of change order for electrical changes at ATC automotive lab.
B. Breathitt High School/Highland-Turner Elementary
1. Consider approval of BG1 Highland-Turner Roof Replacement and Site Work, in the amount of $2,153,588.77, BG# 26-202.
2. Consider approval of the BG1 for Breathitt High School Roof Replacement in the amount of $3,837,118.08, BG#26-201.
3. Consider approval of the Schematic/Design Development documents for the Roof Replacement at Breathitt High School and at Highland Turner Elementary School.
4. Consider approval of the invoice from Combs Trucking in the amount of $24,366.00 for completion of the scope of work on Court and Elm Street parking lots.
V. Personnel Notifications
VI. Informational Items
A. Communication/Sharing (All Present)
B. School Financial Reports
C. School SBDM Reports
VII. Adjournment

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