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Breathitt County Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
July 28, 2026 5:00 PM ET (4:00 CT)
Breathitt Area Technology Center(1140 Lakeside Drive, Jackson, KY) or 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. 2025-2026 Staff Perfect Attendance
a. Eddie Baker
b. Michael Barker
c. Hannah Collins
d. Renee Davidson
e. Charles Fugate
f. Jervis Neace
g. Melissa “Lisa” Smith
h. Greg Snowden
i. Brent Turner
2. 26-27 Scholarship Recipient's
a. Casey Allen
b. Natasha Bowling
c. Brooklyn Bryant
d. Jeremy J Hall
e. Melissa Hall
f. Karen McIntosh
g. Jeremy Noble
h. Lakyn Nickell
i. Tammy Ritchie
j. Camron Turner
k. Viola Rose
l. Jamie Turner
m. Brent Turner
n. Megan White
3. STAK-Most Improved Transportation Department
B. Reports
1. Superintendent ReportPhillip Watts
III. Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval
A. CONSENT ITEMS
1. Consider approval of the 2026-2027 ARC Chairperson Designee (s).
2. Consider approval of renewing KSBA Custom Policy/Procedure Services and eMeeting Maintenance for the 2026-2027 school year.
3. Consider approval of renewing membership with KSBA for the 2026-2027 school year.
4. Consider approval of the KVEC Membership Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year.
5. Consider approval of the MOA with HCTC for Dual Credit for the 2026-2027 school year.
6. Consider approval of the MOA with Hazard Community College for the IECE and Education program.
7. Consider approval of the Local Head Start MOA with Middle Kentucky Head Start for the 2026-2027 school year.
8. Consider approval of Breathitt County Imagination Library Participation Contract.
9. Consider approval of the agreement with Dollywood Foundation.
10. Consider approval of the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan.
11. Consider approval of financial assistance to pay for additional student dual credit classes that are not covered from the Work Ready scholarship at the ATC.
12. Consider approval of the Western Governors University Placement Agreement.
13. Consider approval of board members attending the KSBA Fall 2026 Regional Meeting.
14. Consider approval of proposed student fees for the 2026-2027 school year for BHS, at $10.00 parking pass per driver and FFA $20.00 per student.
15.  Consider approval of facility usage agreement for Appalachian Mountain Wrestling to utilize the BHS PE GYM contingent upon providing insurance, on September 11(set-up) and September 12, 2026 (Event).
16. Considering approval of the following Fundraiser Request(s) for the 26-27 school year.
a. Old Ky Chocolates-HTS
b. Severs Donuts and Gourmet Suckers-HTS
c. Kona Ice-SES
d. Boo Grams-SES
e. T-shirts-Sweatshirts-SES
f. Ducks-SES
g. Christmas Ornaments-SES
h. Popcorn-SES
17. Consider approval of the 2026 Kentucky Incentives for Prevention (KIP) Student Survey MOU.
18. Consider approval of the Interagency Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Department of Juvenile Justice for the Breathitt Regional School and Breathitt Learning Academy.
19. Consider approval of the agreement to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program with the Kentucky Department of Education’s Division of School and Community Nutrition and the USDA.
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Consider approval of June 16, 2026, regular meeting minutes.
2. Consider approval of the July 23, 2026, regular work Session meeting minutes.
3. Consider approval of the June 2026 Treasurer's Report.
4. Consider approval of the July 2026 bills for payment.
5. Consider approval of a stipend in the amount of $2,000 for staff completing LETRS training, to be funded by the literacy grant.
6. Consider approval of the Civics test for Breathitt High School.
7. Consider approval of switching from Delta Dental to Superior Dental through the Houchens Benefit Program, with comparable coverage and lower price.
8. Consider approval of the second and final reading of the 2026-2027 Employee Handbook and Substitute Teacher Handbook.
9. Consider approval of the second and final reading of the 2026-2027 Coaches Handbook.
10. Consider approval of the second and final reading of the 2026-2027 Discipline Code Book.
11. Consider approval of the second and final reading of KSBA Policy update #49 and procedure update #30.
12. Consider approval of the snow plan for 2026-2027.
IV. BUILDING/GROUNDS/FACILITIES
A. Breathitt High Roof Replacement BG# 26-201
1. Consider approval of the contractor pay application from Bri-Den in the amount of $256,734.00 for the Breathitt High Roof Replacement BG# 26-201.
2. Consider approval of the Owner DPO Payments totaling $424,522.37 for materials purchased for the Breathitt High Roof Replacement BG# 26-201.
3. Consider approval of the change order #2 from Bri-Den in the amount of $18,764.00 to correct undersized roof drains for the Breathitt High Roof Replacement BG# 26-201.
B. Highland Turner Roof Replacement + Site Work BG# 26-202.
1. Consider approval of the contractor pay application from Allen Construction in the amount of $248,858.17 for the Highland Turner Roof Replacement + Site Work BG# 26-202.
2. Consider approval of the Owner DPO payments totaling $47,179.77 for the Highland Turner Roof Replacement + Site Work BG# 26-202.
C. ATC (BG #24-189)
1. Consider approval of partial payment to Standafer Builders for the remaining new area technology center project in the amount of $50,000.
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 (1)(k) and KRS 156.557(6)(c), for discussion regarding the superintendent's evaluation.
A. Consider approval of returning to open session.
B. Consider approval of Superintendent's goals.
VIII. Adjournment

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