District Director of College/Career Readiness & Innovative Programs Dr. Lee Barger and Area Technology  Center Principal Darrell Vincent wish to recognize and introduce to the Board the following students that were accepted into the KY FAME Program:

• Ethan Newton, Riverview Opportunity Center
• Katelyn Renfrow, Riverview Opportunity Center
• John Stillwell, Bullitt Central High School
• Adam Moore, Bullitt East High School

Mrs. Sarah Smith wishes to recognize the recipients listed below for the FRED Award of Bullitt County for 2021. The Bullitt County Fred Award Winner will be named within the next few months and will be submitted to the KASA Fred Award Contest. That announcement will be made in July 2021. 

• Brittney Israel, Instructional Assistant, Mt. Washington Middle School
• Bobbi Seay, Custodian, Riverview Opportunity Center
• Theresa Williams, Bookkeeper, Bullitt East High School
• Ron Zuberer, Maintenance Worker II, Facilities Department
• Richard Woosley, Custodian, Freedom Elementary School
• Bob Sageser, Bus Driver, Transportation Department
• Priscilla Carrier, School Secretary, Lebanon Junction Elementary School
• Melissa Mattingly, Tutor / Instructor I, Eastside Middle School
• Melissa Allen, Instructional Assistant, Roby Elementary School
• Leigh Ann Lowery, FRC Coordinator, Crossroads Elementary School
• Doug Soards, Data Manager, Mt. Washington Middle School
• Debbie Woodruff, Guidance Secretary, North Bullitt High School
• Tammie Collins, HR Secretary, Central Office

Each year a school district must hire an Auditor to review the financial information, prepare the financial audit, and submit to the Kentucky Department of Education. Heartland CPAs and Advisors, PLLC conducted the previous audit for the district with three possible renewals. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Heartland CPAs and Advisors, PLLC will not be in a position to provide audit services this year. At this time, Finance Director Lisa Lewis requests permission to issue Requests for Proposals for Auditing Services for the 2020-21 fiscal year. *Also requested is the Board authorize the Superintendent to select an Auditor from the RFPs and execute the appropriate paperwork after legal counsel's review.

• March 22, 2021 - Regular Meeting - Monthly Business Meeting
• March 29, 2021 - Special Meeting - Virtual Learning Program
• April 2, 2021 - Special Meeting - MW Pool Contract
• April 19, 2021 - Regular Meeting - Work Session

Presented for the Board's review and approval is the BG-4 Closeout Document for Bullitt County Schools GESC BG 18-313. The total cost of construction for this project is $9,645,540.04.

Bipolar ionization devices create millions of positive and negative ions. When released into airways and through filtration, this is a proven method of destroying viruses. The project will enhance and improve the air quality, protection, sanitation, and overall learning environment health throughout the district. The project includes all district buildings and aid in improving the overall air quality to ensure that all buildings were healthy and safe. The total number of devices is 1,448 for 27 buildings, at an overall project cost estimated at $1,000,000.00, with funding available using ESSER II funding as submitted in GMAP.

Christine Bolton - Teacher - Eastside Middle School - Ms.Bolton requests leave without pay for the dates of April 26th - June 4th, 2021.  She is using 11 weeks and 3 days of FMLA.

Jack Corley - Sweeper - Mt. Washington Middle - Mr. Corley requests leave without pay for the dates of April 2nd - June 4th, 2021.  He is using all available accrued leave time.  He does not qualify for FMLA.

Hannah Curtsinger - Teacher - Bullitt Lick Middle School - Ms. Curtsinger requests her leave without pay be amended to be April 27th - May 25th, 2021.  Using all 12 weeks of FMLA.

Kyla Devore - Instructional Assistant - Maryville Elementary - Ms. Devore requests leave without pay for the dates of March 31st - May 4th, 2021.  She is using all available accrued leave time.  She does not qualify for FMLA.

Amanda Fitz - Teacher - Overdale Elementary - Ms. Fitz requests leave without pay for the date of March 23rd, 2021.  She has used all her accrued leave time.  

Kaylae Price - Teacher - Cedar Grove Elementary - Ms. Price requests to take “CHILD REARING” leave for the 2021/2022 school year.

Eudenah Sutton - Instructional Assistant - Freedom Elementary - Ms. Sutton requests leave without pay for a portion of a day on 5/18/2021.  She does not qualify for FMLA.  She is using all of her accrued leave time.

Lillian White - Cook/Baker - North Bullitt High School - Ms. White requests leave without pay for the dates of March 8th - March 26th, 2021.  She has used all her accrued leave time and does not qualify for FMLA.

This application for Emergency Substitute Certification is necessary in order to certify substitute teacher positions which may be filled during the 2021-2022 school year.

This Edgenuity contract is for the 2021-2022 school year and regarding the renewal of Pathblazer (Grades K-5), Edgenuity (Grades 6-12), and enhanced specialized CTE courses (Grades 9-12). Edgenuity software and courses are used by students across Grades K-12. The contract also includes a set of professional learning days to provide support to teachers and schools. The cost is $148,750.00, which will be funded through the Student Learning Department Budget.

The district receives reimbursements through filing for network and telephone expenses through eRate, a federal program to supplement communication needs for schools and library systems. Eighty percent of the cost is covered through this program and helps keep district technology up to date. The process to file for this funding is often difficult and extremely time-consuming. The eRate consulting firm, AdTec, alleviates the paperwork and management of the eRate program that enables us to focus on district technology initiatives to enhance student learning. The eRate process for this year will save us over $800,000 and we have AdTec to thank. We will have the ability to replace the aging wireless system in all of the schools starting next school year through this program. This agreement will only confirm renewal through June 30th, 2024. The contract was reviewed by Joe Mills at Buckman, Farris & Mills Law Office and the terms of the agreement are the same. 

Presented is a contract with Nevco Sports Marketing for Bullitt East High School. Nevco will secure and collect donations up to $64,000 in order to receive a new LED football scoreboard, sign cabinets, customer school ID panel, gym LCD digital signage, and sponsor cabinets. This will be at no cost to the school or district. If approved, the contract will go immediately into effect until all donations have occurred. This contract has been reviewed by Eric Farris.

Requested is Board approval for Eagle Scout Candidate Jayden Holbrook to complete his required Eagle Scout project by installing six practice obstacles at Bullitt Central High School for JROTC training exercises. Jayden has worked closely with the BCPS Facilities Director Ed Oyler, BCHS Principal Dr. Steve Miracle, and JROTC Lead Instructor 1SG Martin Tallent to select a set of obstacles that are safe, without liability concerns, and would be beneficial to the JROTC program. Jayden will continue to work with the BCPS staff listed above to develop the arrangement, sequence of obstacles and location of obstacles on school grounds. The cost of the materials and labor is zero (-0-) to the district and included as part of the Eagle Scout Project. 

Presented for approval is the Deed of Easement to Louisville Water Company for an area located at Bullitt Lick Middle School. The easement is required to complete work that is part of the LWC Critical Main Reduction program. LWC has identified schools as critical customers and identified water mains that service schools on one-way feeds as a critical main. In order to reduce critical mains, projects have been created that include grid-ties which increase reliability and improve water quality for the school. The projects improve the infrastructure that services the particular school by providing a two-way feed and providing new infrastructure (pipes, valves, hydrants, etc.) with an expected life cycle of at least 65 years. Valves are installed on both sides of the school service which allows for isolation in either direction and prevent excessive water damage and expense. If a water main break or other water outage occurs in the area, the two-way feed allows for continuous service while a repair is completed. Bullitt Lick Middle School currently has approximately 1,500 feet of critical main. This project reduces the critical main to near zero. 

Permission is requested to post nine (9) painter positions and one (1) paint crew supervisor position for the district's summer painting using funds allocated in the 2021-2022 budget. The cost of the work is $30,000.00 plus miscellaneous material and resources cost of approximately $10,000. A list of painting needs is being compiled and studied by the maintenance department leadership and will be used to set the painting schedule for the summer work. If approved, the schedule will begin in June and work will be performed on the following dates: June 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, and 28, and July 2, 6-9, 12, 16, 23, 26, and 30. The work schedule is based upon primarily working Mondays and Fridays with 10 hour days to coincide with maintenance work hours.

Presented is an updated BCPS Special Education Teacher Job Description. In the past, all new certified teachers employed by Bullitt County Schools were given the job description upon hire. Going forward, beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, we would like to utilize a more specific and targeted job description to give our certified Special Education teachers a better understanding of their position and expectations. The job description was reviewed by Troy Kolb, Director of Special Education, and his department, as well as by BCPS special education teachers in elementary, middle, and high schools.

1. As authorized by KRS 61.810(1)(e) to discuss a collective bargaining request from the Bullitt County Education Association during contract negotiations. 

2. As authorized by KRS 156.557(6)(c) for preliminary discussions related to the evaluation of the Superintendent by the Board or between the Board and Superintendent prior to the summative evaluation.