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BULLITT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1040 HIGHWAY 44 EAST

SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY 40165

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BULLITT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

August 14, 2023

5:00 PM

Frank R. Hatfield Administrative Center
1040 Highway 44 East
Shepherdsville, KY 40165

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ADOPT THE AGENDA
Adopt the agenda as presented.
3. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Audience Comments (15 Minutes)
4. CONSENT ITEMS
Approve Consent Items as presented.
a. Construction Items
1. BMS Renovation - Special Inspection Services, CSIDanny Clemens

Recommended is the acceptance of the proposal from Consulting Services, Inc. (CSI) to provide special inspection services of the soil, concrete, and steel inspections for the Bernheim Middle School Renovation Project. CSI provided the lowest estimated cost ($33,250) and performed the geotechnical investigation for the project. A Request For Proposal was issued to three companies, in which three proposals were received. 

2. BMS Renovation - Bid Package #2 - Contract w/Trane U.S.Danny Clemens

This contract with Trane U.S. for the amount of $379,732.00 is for Bid Package #2 for the Bernheim Middle School Renovation Project. 

3. CO#29, OMES Construction - Lights/Receptacles/Smoke DetectorsTony Roth

In order to receive final Certificate of Occupancy at the new Old Mill Elementary School, the local Electrical Inspector required additional lights, receptacles and smoke detectors in the elevator machine room, as well as an extra exit light at the south fire stair. The total cost of Change Order 29 is $4,089.33. This changes the contingency balance from $341,241.55 to $337,152.22.

4. CO#30, OMES - Omitted Window FilmTony Roth

This deductive Change Order #30, in the amount of ($9,272.20), is for the new Old Mill Elementary School project for the window film that was omitted on the overhead garage doors in the classroom hallways. This changes the contingency balance from $337,152.22 to $346,424.42.

5. CO#11, H.S. Football Stadium Project - BEHS Tree RemovalTony Roth

Change Order #11, in the amount of $43,991.00, is for the removal of old barbed wire fencing and treeline behind the new grandstand at Bullitt East High School. This removal will allow for a 6' chain link fence to secure the stadium. This will change the contingency balance from $206,776.40 to $162,910.40.

6. CO#12, H.S. Football Stadium Project - BEHS SidewalkTony Roth

Change Order #12, in the amount of $19,287.00, is for the addition of a concrete and asphalt sidewalk at Bullitt East High School. This sidewalk allows student drop-offs on Eastbrooke Point Drive and provides additional entry points for future athletic events. This changes the contingency balance from $162,910.40 to $143,273.40.

7. BEHS Fine Arts Addition Project - Geotechnical InvestigationDanny Clemens

Five requests for proposals were sent and three replied for geotechnical investigation for the Fine Arts Addition to Bullitt East High School. Requested is acceptance of the proposal from Withers Geothermal Drilling for the amount of #18,100 and additional costs of steel casing estimated to be an additional $1,400 to provide the geothermal test bore. A geothermal test bore is required to design the geothermal field. Funding will come from Construction funds.

b. Contracts
1. SRO Agreements - PVPD, SPD, BCSO, & MWPDSarah Smith
Presented are Memorandums of Agreement with the Pioneer Village Police Department, Shepherdsville Police Department, Bullitt County Sheriff's Office, and Mt. Washington Police Department that allows School Resource Officers to provide safety and security at jurisdictional schools and provide support to students and staff. This collaborative working relationship is important to ensure the safety of students and staff and a rapid law enforcement response in the event of an emergency. Key fob and security camera access agreements have been incorporated into these MOAs. Eric Farris reviewed the agreements.

2. OVEC Head Start Full Utilization Agreement

The commitments outlined in the OVEC Head Start Full Utilization Agreement documents are made to assure full utilization of Head Start funds by meeting all required objectives. The purpose of the agreement is to partner with the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC) to coordinate services for eligible children through state preschool and federal Head Start funds. The agreement is based on the planned growth criteria set by the Kentucky Board of Education in conjunction with Head Start and local school districts. 


3. OVEC Lease AgreementsPatrick Durham

Presented for review and approval are the 2023-2024 Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC) Head Start Sublease agreements. OVEC is a long-standing partner with BCPS in supporting educational progress and proiding Head Start locations for many families in Bullitt County. OVEC also provides services to infants as young as six (6) weeks old at the Full Day/Full Year program currently located at Brooks Elementary. Upon approval, OVEC will have six (6) Head Start centers in BCPS. The sublease agreement provides the terms and conditions for the partnership moving forward. Previous lease agreements did not include all locations and this updated lease agreement and supporting documentation provides terms for all locations. 

5. GENERAL DISCUSSION
a. Mental Health Services UpdateAdrienne Usher
b. Rooms Communication Tool DemonstrationKali Ervin
c. Staffing UpdateJesse Bacon & Thea Hurt
d. Tax RatesLisa Lewis
6. ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn at _:__ p.m.

Draft