• Bullitt Central High School Cadet Major Kelsey McKnight on her appointment to the United States Naval Academy.

• Sagar Patel of the Bullitt Advanced and Science (BAMS) Program and Faith Carney of Bullitt Central High School on their acceptance to The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics at Morehead State University.

• Bullitt East High School senior Emma Whitehouse on her selection to KDE’s 2021-2022 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council.

BCHS - Victoria Warner 

BEHS - Rachel Donahue

NBHS - Taylor Stafford

ROC - Macy French

Congratulations to the following certified employees:

Transportation Director Tony Roth requests permission to advertise and solicit bids for Lubricants and other fluids. The bid will be for the 2021-2022 fiscal school year with the option of an additional two-year renewable mutual agreement.

• May 24, 2021 - Monthly Meeting
• June 1, 2021 - Special Meeting, TAPP Program 
• June 5, 2021 - Graduation Ceremonies

Presented is Change Order #3, in the amount of $10,049.85, to Redlee Construction & Development Inc. The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (HBC) performed a second review of the New Elementary storm shelter. As a result of that review, the district must add a narrow light at each interior door that connects to the host building to allow visual connection to the building hallway during a storm event. HBC is requiring this to issue a final building permit. This request changes the contract for Redlee Construction from $12,628,741.85 to $12,638,791.19.

Amanda Badgett - Cook/Baker - Freedom Elementary - Ms. Badgett requests leave without pay for the dates of May 27th - 28th, 2021.  She has used all her available accrued leave time.

Dennis Cook - Sweeper - Shepherdsville Elementary - Mr. Cook requests leave without pay for the dates of May 7th - June 4th, 2021.  He does not qualify for FMLA and has used all his available accrued leave time.

Cheyenne Crowe - Teacher - Shepherdsville Elementary - Ms. Crowe requests leave without pay for the dates of May 24th - June 4th, 2021.  She is using 7 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 has used all her available accrued leave time.

Amanda Fitz - Teacher - Overdale Elementary - Ms. Fitz requests leave without pay for the date of May 24th, 2021.  She has used all her available accrued leave time.

Julie Foster - BAC - Instructional Assistant - Ms. Foster requests leave without pay for the dates of May 28th, June 1st - June 4th, 2021.  She has used all her available accrued leave time.

Sheryl Howard - Attendance Clerk - Hebron Middle School - Ms. Howard requests leave without pay for the date of June 1st, 2021.  She has used all her available accrued leave time.

Cheryl Molnar - Custodian - Bullitt East High School - Mr. Molnar requests leave without pay for the dates of April 23rd, May 12th - May 14th, 2021.  She has used all her available accrued leave time.

Ashley Roberts - Teacher - Bullitt East High School - Ms. Roberts requests leave without pay for the dates of May 6th - 7th, 2021.  She has used all her available accrued leave time.

Crystal Thompson - Instructional Assistant - Ms. Thompson requests leave without pay for the dates of March 26th, April 12th - April 15th and April 19th, 2021.  She has used all her accrued leave time.

Lillian White - Cook/Baker - North Bullitt High School - Ms. White requests leave without pay for the dates of May 19th and 20th, 2021.  She has used all her available accrued leave time.

This application for Full-Time Emergency Certification - CA-4F is for teachers of specific areas of shortage in order to fill unanticipated vacant teacher positions, which may occur prior to the opening of the 2021-2022 school year.

This Memorandum of Agreement with Morehead State University is for the 2021-2022 school year for dual credit programs for students at North Bullitt High School and Bullitt Central High School. 

Local Legislation Regulation No. 2015-01 requires persons working within food service establishments (for the purpose of food services) in Bullitt County to have certification as a "Food Handler" or "Food Manager" by the Bullitt County Health Department. Presented is a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Bullitt County Health Department that assures local legislation compliance while providing a streamlined plan of certification that best fits the needs of our School Nutrition Services Department. The MOA was drafted by Joe Mills of Buckman, Farris and Mills Law Office, and reviewed by Eric Farris, Board Counsel. Because of new personnel in major roles (Superintendent and School Nutrition Director), an updated MOA is established for SY 21-22. 

The Department of School Nutrition Services is expected to provide updated signatures on the CEP Intent to Participate document in order to ensure continued participation in the Community Eligibility Provision. The schools that are currently part of the provision include:

Elementary Schools

• Brooks Elementary
• Cedar Grove Elementary
• Crossroads Elementary
• Freedom Elementary
• Lebanon Junction Elementary
• Maryville Elementary
• Nichols Elementary
• Overdale Elementary
• Roby Elementary
• Shepherdsville Elementary

Middle Schools

• Bernheim Middle
• Bullitt Lick Middle
• Zoneton Middle

High Schools

None

The Department of Facilities requests Board approval to renew the service agreement with Harshaw Trane for water treatment services relating to the 11 previously untreated building loops. The cost for continuing water treatment services for the 2021-2022 fiscal year is $15,230.00. Mt. Washington Elementary, Bullitt Lick Middle and Maryville Elementary schools were added in the agreement because they were not included in the district's original PACT agreement. The funds are allocated in the Maintenance Department's 0352-Other Technical Services account listed as Water Treatment (Cooling Towers, Geothermal, Boilers & Kitchen). These services take place on a quarterly basis and run concurrently with those under the PACT agreement. As a result in these services, the district is realizing the benefits of water treatment. In particular, the preventive maintenance and HVAC technicians have seen a marked reduction in work orders as well. 

The Memorandum of Agreement between the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), Kentucky Campus Compact (KYCC), and BCPS for the 2021-2022 school year assures each agency will work together to improve access to higher education for students and parents. 

While there is presently no law that requires an organization to carry Cyber Liability Insurance, there is a national trend in business contracts for proof of this coverage. In addition, the SEC is encouraging disclosure of this coverage as a way of demonstrating sound information risk management. Laws such as HIPAA-HITECH, GDPR, Gramm-Leach-Bliley and state-specific data breach laws are continually driving demand as requirements for notification in the wake of a data breach become more expensive. This type of coverage was added to our policy for fiscal year 2019-20 upon recommendation of our agent Assured Partners. The total renewal premium for Cyber Liability Insurance ad Cyber Deception is $19,178.40 a year through Underwriters at Lloyd's of London. The policy coverage documentation was reviewed by Buckman, Farris & Mills. 

The Kentucky Center of School Safety provides Safe School Assessments free of charge for all districts in Kentucky. Bullitt County Public Schools has chosen two schools to participate, Pleasant Grove Elementary and Nichols Elementary. The assessment consists of a school visit by a team of professionals as well as participation in perceptual surveys for students, parents, and teachers. The perceptual survey is administered before the school visit and will be scheduled in early 2022. 

Per KRS 160.560 and 702 KAR 3:080, it is the duty of each local board of education to bond its board treasurer and any other school employee who is responsible for the board of education funds. The official bond shall be executed for the faithful performance of the duties of the office which is guaranteed by a surety company authorized to do business in the state. The amount of the bond is determined by the Board in accordance with the requirement for the penal sum of the bonds as summarized in the KAR listed above. The Bullitt County Board of Education bonds Becky Sexton, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services, Karen Weaver, Account Clerk, Stephanie Bonnett, Assistant Finance Officer, and Lisa Lewis, Director of Finance and Treasurer, each in the amount of $1,100,000.

On May 19, 2021, after several days of open, good-faith negotiating, the parties reached a tentative agreement for the BCEA/BCBOE Contract for 2021. Board Attorney Eric Farris has also been given a copy for review.  The contract has been ratified by BCEA and now presented for the Board's approval for the period of 2021-2025. Per request, the contract is available for view only by the Board until officially approved. BCEA members should contact President Kimberly Ludwig for a copy prior to the Board's review and approval.

Attached are the 2021 KSBA Annual Procedure Updates that have been reviewed by Central Office Leadership Staff. The requested additions and/or modifications have been revised to suit the needs of the district. 

Per SB1 in 209 and SB8, the updated version in 2020, the School Safety and Resiliency Act requires each school district to develop a trauma-informed plan. As defined in statute, a trauma-informed approach means incorporating principles of trauma awareness and practices, as recommended by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in a school in order to foster a safe, stable and understanding learning environment for all students and staff and ensuring that all students are known well by at least one (1) adult in the school setting. 

The plan includes:

a. Enhancing trauma awareness throughout the school community;

b. Conducting an assessment of school climate, including but not limited to inclusiveness and respect for diversity; 

c. Developing trauma-informed discipline policies; 

d. Collaborating with the Department of Kentucky State Police, the local sheriff, and the local chief of police to create procedures for notification of trauma-exposed students; 

e. Providing services and programs designed to reduce the negative impact of trauma, supporting critical learning, and fostering a positive and safe school environment for every student. 

Presented is the plan for Bullitt County Public Schools. This plan has been reviewed and consulted with in development by many regional agencies such as The Bounce Coalition, Kentucky Department of Education and the AWARE grant directors. 

Requested for the Board's approval is a one-time fringe benefit in the sum of $1,750 for all full0time employees and $875 for all part-time employees of record as of July 1, 2021. This one-time fringe benefit will be funded through ESSER II. The Board Attorney has reviewed the legality of this one-time benefit. Based on the legal opinion, this payment is within KDE guidelines and federal grant regulations. This one-time fringe benefit is scheduled as part of the compensation for the next school year (2021-22). This fringe benefit will be compensation for services to be rendered implementing the Board's plan for return to normal operations and for the benefit of the common (public ) schools. This benefit will be issued July 9, 2021 if approved. 

The Board approved the Superintendent's Evaluation Process at the September 10, 2019 Board meeting. Dr. Bacon completed the Formative Assessment Document which considered his own preliminary opinion on the 44 indicators that make up the 7 superintendent standards. Based on his self-evaluation, the Board's feedback on the survey, and the Summative Evaluation last year, submitted were two goals as part of the SPGES leadership plan - also known as a growth plan.

• Cultivate an inclusive, caring, and supportive school community that promotes the academic success and well-being of each student: As the circumstances surrounding the virus have caused us to be flexible in our approach to service students, I want to ensure that there are multiple avenues for stakeholders to give input and feedback on our approach. Some strategies that I plan to implement are (a) continuing to be visible in schools, (b) develop Superintendent Advisory Groups (faculty, staff, student, and parent) to meet quarterly throughout the year to garner feedback, and (3) further utilize Thought Exchange to build consensus and bring out common ideas.

• Focus on strategic allocation of resources: Though the district allocates resources effectively, we must become even more strategic as we face an increase in expenses due to COVID 19 and a certain Budget Reduction. As we continue to work through our Key Process Teams, the district budget must be driven by data collected on the needs, goals, and aspirations of our students.

Progress on these items was reviewed in executive session at the November and March regularly scheduled board meetings and through the weekly update. The Board will complete the SPGES Summative Evaluation for public release at the June 14th meeting. 

Revisions to the Title IX Coordinator/Supervisor of Social Services job description include added language and responsibilities in order to be in compliance with the revised Title IX regulations.

At the May 2021 Board of Education meeting, the annual pay scales were approved. Several items were added and corrections were made to the pay scales. Presented are the Revised Annual Pay Scales for FY 2022 which reflect these revisions:

• Added One-Time Fringe Benefit
• Included amount in the Communications supplement
• Added three transportation initiatives to the scale. The items were included in the driver manual but never included on the pay scale.
• Added the word "retroactive" to the retired long-term substitute teacher note
• Changes to related positions affected by the Superintendent's Restructuring Plans