On March 6, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order 2020-215, declaring a state of emergency throughout Kentucky pursuant to his power under the Kentucky Constitution and KRS Chapter 39A regarding the threats to public health presented by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

In an Opinion issued on March 18, 2020, issued as OAG 20-05, the Kentucky Attorney General opined that at this time during the present state of emergency it is not “feasible” under KRS 61.840 to precisely identify and provide a primary physical location for a video teleconference under the Open Meetings Act at which the public may attend and view a meeting held via video teleconference, and that various other technological means by which the public may view a meeting should be provided instead until the conclusion of the state of emergency.

As a result, the Board adopted a Resolution on March 23, 2020, (see Board Order Number 2020-060) providing for all future Board meetings to proceed by video teleconference until such time as social distancing restrictions for public meetings are lifted.

This is the final energy data for the 2019-2020 school year. The report shows the district's overall energy consumption was down 46% from the baseline year data. Specifically, electric consumption was down 48%, natural gas was down 4%, and propane is no longer used. This translates to a savings/cost avoidance of approximately $1,240,552. Compared to the previous year, energy use is down 17%. The avoided energy costs/savings since the program began 14 years ago is approximately $8,776,895.

Facilities Director Ed Oyler requests permission to solicit bids for a 30'x60' canopy for the courtyard at Cedar Grove Elementary School. the canopy will provide a shaded outdoor classroom area in the courtyard. The purchase of the canopy and project will be funded by the CGES PTO.

July 22, 2020 - Special Meeting - Amend 2020-2021 School Year Calendar & Reopening Plan

July 27, 2020 - Regular Meeting - Monthly Board Meeting

August 10, 2020 - Regular Meeting - Work Session

Presented for the Board's acceptance is the certificate of substantial completion for the North Bullitt High School Main Bleacher Replacement Project BG 20-047. The work performed under this contract has been reviewed and found to be to the Architect's best knowledge, information and belief, to be substantially complete.

Presented for the Board's acceptance is the certificate of substantial completion for the Bullitt East High School Main Bleacher Replacement Project BG 20-046. The work performed under this contract has been reviewed and found to be to the Architect's best knowledge, information and belief, to be substantially complete.

Employment records for both the certified and classified personnel for the period of July 2020 through August 2020 are submitted for the Board’s information and inclusion in the minutes of this meeting.

Kentucky State University will provide postsecondary opportunities for the 2020-2021 school year for students enrolled in courses or technical electives that apply to one of the programs of study offered at KSU. 

These Memorandums of Agreement with the Bullitt County Sheriff's Office, Mt. Washington Police Department, Hillview Police Department, and the Shepherdsville Police Department provides one full-time School Resource Officer at each high school and the alternative school. In addition for the 2020-2021 school year, one SRO will be assigned for the north-end schools of Overdale Elementary, Brooks Elementary and Zoneton Middle School from Hillview Police Department. The remaining three SROs will be on contract with BCPS and will continue to fulfill their duties; however, will report to the middle and elementary schools of their jurisdiction and teach DARE to the elementary schools and serve our middle schools as an SRO. This agreement will staff seven (7) full-time SROs in Bullitt County to serve and protect the educational environment of students and staff. The agreement was reviewed by Buckman, Farris & Mills Law Office.

This renewal contract with Schlechty Center Network for Alternative Schools (NAS) will continue to offer professional learning experiences, leadership meetings and coaching/collaboration support. With Schletchty, district personnel continue to learn and implement best practices specific to "transforming the education services and cultivate innovative and engaging classrooms" in the alternative setting. In addition, this network will provide learning opportunities for administrators, teachers and staff who collaborate with the alternative school as well since it serves all three high schools.

Requested is permission to utilize temporary employees for sanitizing purposes in district facilities upon student  return to in-person learning. The temporary employees, who will be sanitizing, will be selected from the group of temporary bus monitors per the district's existing agreement with Elwood Staffing. During the COVID pandemic, the temporary workers will sanitize, using district supplied materials, in common areas, classrooms, and areas that are frequently occupied by students, faculty, and staff. 

Little Flock Baptist Church would like to donate materials and labor for installation of an outdoor classroom for the schools listed below. The structure will consist of a 24'x24' wooden deck with a 8' post to secure shade sails for a canopy. The donation and installation are valued at $3,500.00 per school, collectively $17,500, and will be at no cost to the district. 

• Brooks Elementary School
• Freedom Elementary School
• Maryville Elementary School
• Overdale Elementary School
• Zoneton Middle School

Changes to Policies 09.11 - School Attendance Areas and 09.124 - Tuition removes the tuition fee charged to non-resident district full-time employees for their child to attend Bullitt County Public Schools. 

Presented are three requests: 

1. Early Graduation Request for Trinity Linton, BCHS

2. Hardship Graduation Request for Brianna Goff, BCHS

3. Hardship Graduation Request for Jonathan Richmond, BAC/BCHS

All three students have met graduation requirements equivalent to a senior in high school.

Superintendent Jesse Bacon would like to discuss a plan for the students that have enrolled in in-person classes to return to the school campus beginning Monday, September 28th. School personnel will follow the Bullitt County Healthy at Work and CDC guidelines. Upon the approval of the plan, the details of the transition plan will be communicated to parents and the community by September 14th. With the understanding that this pandemic is still a very fluid situation, district and county officials will continue to monitor COVID-19 cases and be open to necessary adjustments.

*After some discussion, the proposed timeline was changed to the following:

• September 28th: Pre K, Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades
• October 5th: 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades, along with 6th & 9th Grades
• October 20th: 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, & 12th Grades