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BULLITT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1040 HIGHWAY 44 EAST

SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY 40165

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BULLITT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

October 23, 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. PRESENTATIONS
a. The Pledge of AllegianceMatt Mooney
b. Review Board Team CommitmentsMatt Mooney

To improve our effectiveness, the Board Team for Bullitt County Schools commits to: 

  1. Maintain primary focus on student learning.
  2. Continuously review, define, and work toward district goals. 
  3. Listen to each other, speak freely, work and learn together, and support one another.
  4. After careful deliberation, support the majority's decision regarding shared goals for continuously improving district-wide student learning. 
  5. Agree to disagree respectfully.
  6. Delegate implementation of Board decisions to Superintendent and Leadership Team.
c. Reminder to Register to Address the BoardKali Ervin
d. Congratulations to:Kali Ervin
  • Lily Smith (ROC) - Semifinalist in the National Merit Scholar Program
e. Construction Update by Mrs. Cate Noble Ward of Studio Kremer Architects
4. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Audience Comments (30 Minutes Total)
b. Superintendent's ReportJesse Bacon

c. Other Items from the Board
5. CONSENT ITEMS

Approve Consent Items as presented, noting that all items have been studied with individual recommendations and rationale being provided prior to the meeting in the full Board packet on October 18, 2023, which is available online.
a. Financial ReportsLisa Lewis
1. Balance Sheets for All Funds
2. Monthly Summary Report for Period 3
3. AP Check Reconciliation Register
4. Paid Invoice Report
b. TravelAdrienne Usher

* All travel by commercial carrier is due to schedule/cost.

TRAVEL -October, 2023 - Monthly Meeting
School Activity Destination Location Date Cost to Student Travel by: Trip ID
BCHS Beta club City Center Lexington Lexington, KY 1/17-1/19/24 $80 Miller R501493
BCHS Boys Basketball Sidney James Mountain Lodge Gatlinburg, TN 12/26-12/29/23 $0 Parent R501598
BCHS Choir Morehead State University Morehead, KY 11/13-11/14/23 $200 BCPS R501570
BCHS Engineering University of Louisville Louisville, KY 11/1/2023 $15 Jefferson R501549
BCHS Girls Basketball Gatlinburg Cabins Gatlinburg, TN 12/26-12/29/23 $0 Parent R501597
BCHS Principles of Health Science & EKG students Sullivan University Louisville, KY 11/17/2023 $10 Jefferson R501573
BCHS Senior Class Orlando - Various Orlando, GFL 4/16-4/21/24 $950 Miller R501365
BCHS Wrestling Great Crossing Georgetown, KY 1/12-1/13/24 $0 Parent R501610
BEHS BE HOSA Guatemala Medical Trip Eco Muro TacMayan Guatemala, Mexico 4/6-4/14/24 $2,000 Squads Abroad R501542
BEHS
Marching Band West Clermon High School Batavia, OH 11/4/23 $0 BCPS Bus 501630
BEHS Bullitt East FBLA Hilton Anatole Dallas, TX 11/14-11/22/23 $900 Southwest Airlines R501452
BEHS Bullitt East Journalism Boston Sheraton Boston, MA 10/30-11/15/23 $1,000 Airlines R501467
BEHS FFA Freedom Hall/ Kentucky Exposition Center Louisville, KY 11/10/23 $20 Miller R501581
BEHS FFA Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis, IN 11/1-3/23 $250 BOE Vans R501580
BEHS Multicultural Club Kentucky International Convention Center Louisville, KY 11/9/2023 $5 Miller R501596
CGES 4th Grade Falls of the Ohio Jeffersonville, IN 4/26/2024 $15 Miller R501547
CGES Cedar Grove Elementary 4th Grade Mammoth Cave Mammoth Cave, KY 3/1/2024 $20 Miller R501546
 CGES Cedar Grove Ele. Kindergarten Derby Dinner Playhouse Clarksville, IN 11/17/2023 $10 BCPS R501641
EMS Aviators 6th grade team Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts Louisville, KY 12/12/2023 $30 Miller R501456
EMS Aviators 6th Grade Team John Hardin HS-PAC Radcliff, KY 3/20/2024 $30 Miller R501458
EMS Aviators-6th Grade team Falls of the Ohio Jeffersonville, IN 11/8/2023 $30 Miller R501453
EMS Eastside Bands Saint Matthews Baptist Church Louisville, KY 12/1/2023 $0 Jefferson R501584
EMS Navigators 6th Grade Team Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts Louisville, KY 12/13/2023 $30 Miller R501457
EMS Navigators 6th Grade Team PAC @John hardin HS Radcliff, KY 3/21/2024 $30 Miller R501459
EMS Navigators 6th grade team Mammoth Cave Mammoth Cave, KY 4/11/2024 $30 Miller R501463
EMS Navigators-6th Grade Team Falls of the Ohio Jeffersonville, IN 11/9/2023 $30 Miller R501454
HMS 6th grade Mammoth Cave Mammoth Cave, KY 5/16/2024 $20 Miller R501505
HMS Discovery 8th graders Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY 2/15/2024 $35 Miller R501512
HMS Hebron Discovery 6 and 7th grades Muhammad Ali Center Louisville, KY 2/15/2024 $15 Miller R501543
LJES Fifth Grade Frazier Museum Louisville, KY 11/21/2023 $9 Miller R501392
LJES LJES Third Grade Stage One @KY Center for the Arts Louisville, KY 12/14/2023 $0 Miller R501593
MWES 5th Grade Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts Louisville, KY 2/9/2024 $20 Miller R501518
MWES 5th Grade Junior Achievement Louisville, KY 4/11/2024 $25 Miller R501523
MWMS 8th Grade Class Trip Washington DC Washington, DC 4/8-4/12/24 $1,080 Smart Student Travel R501372
NBHS FFA Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis, IN 11/2-3/23 $100 </= BOE Vans R501564
NBHS North Bullitt JROTC Kenwood High School Clarksville , TN 11/18/23 $0 Miller R01615
NBHS PCT & EKG Tech Allied Health Classes University Hospital & Jewish Hospital Louisville, KY 11/9/2023 Lunch Miller R501565
RES Kindergarten Huber's Orchard Borden, IN 10/13/2023 $18 BOE Buses R501575
ROC BAMS to Discovery Cove Comfort Inn Maingate East Kissimmee, FL 3/6-3/11/24 $1,400 Jefferson Tours R501348
ROC ROC BETA Club Senior Convention Central Bank Center Lexington, KY 1/17-1/19/24 $500 Miller R501493


c. MinutesJesse Bacon

  • September 11, 2023 - Work Session
  • September 26, 2023 - Monthly Meeting
d. Construction ItemsDanny Clemens
1. CO#21 Football Stadium Project - Credit allowancesDanny Clemens

Presented is change order #21 for final reconciliation for the two construction Allowances on the Football Stadiums. This includes a credit for the geothermal well field remediation allowances and an add for the coverage in soil remediation.  Through review of special inspection reports- the soil allowance coverage was reduced by $18,714.00. Total cost of of this change order is $24,371.00.  Beginning balance is $128,723.02 and ending balance is $104,352.02.

 

2. Bullitt East High School- Fine Arts ConstructionDanny Clemens

Approval is requested of the Construction Document package and permission to solicit bids for the Bullitt East High School Fine Arts project, BG 32-0580.  The advertisement for Bid is attached that outlines the dates of issuance. Here is a link to the documents.

 

 

3. BCPS Football Stadiums- Calhoun G704-Substantial Completion CertificationDanny Clemens

This is a Certificate for Substantial Completion for the High School Football Stadium Project, BG 23-157.  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.  

e. Human ResourcesAlthea Hurt

1. Leave of Absence Requests

  • Brandi Gaddis - Teacher - Overdale Elementary - Ms. Gaddis is requesting leave without pay for the dates of September 27th - December 19th, 2023.  She is using FMLA.
  • Wanda Richards - Custodian - Bullitt Lick Middle School - Ms. Richards is requesting leave without pay for the dates of October 27th and 30th, 2023.  She is using FMLA.
  • Misty Weed - Bus Monitor - Transportation - Ms. Weed is requesting leave without pay for the dates of September 25th - October 31st, 2023.  She is using FMLA.

 

2. Entry of the Employment Records in the Minutes of Record

Employment records for both the certified and classified personnel for the period of September 2023 through October 2023 are submitted for the Board’s information and inclusion in the minutes of this meeting.

f. ContractsTroy Wood

1. Ralph Wright NatatoriumRachelle Bramlage

Bullitt County Public Schools has a swim team composed of all three high schools. There is currently one head coach and one assistant coach who are both "housed" at North Bullitt High School and report to Ronnie Bryson, NBHS Athletic Director. This MOA with Ralph Wright Natatorium at the University of Louisville provides four 25-yard lanes for 60 Bullitt County swimmers beginning October 2023 and conclude February 2024.

2. TIDES Center Contract for Professional ServicesAdrienne Usher

The attached services agreement with TIDES (NGLC) is a required aspect of Bullitt County Public Schools receiving the CRPE School System Innovation Fund (SSIF) Grant that was approved at the September 2023 Board Meeting.  We are required to enter into an agreement with the CRPE approved technical assistance providers throughout the grant period for assistance in programming and requirements.  The cost of this services agreement is $10,000 and funding is required to come from the CRPE SSIF grant-funding. 

3. Paroquet Springs Conference Centre - Volleyball BanquetRachelle Bramlage

Please see attached contract for NBHS Volleyball Team to hold their banquet at Paroquet Springs on Sunday, December 3, 2023 frp, 6:00pm- 10:00pm.

 

 

g. Permission to Accept Donations/Grant FundingJackie Roth

School/Program Receiving Contribution

Donor

Description of Gift

Purpose

Value

Bullitt East High School - Computer Science

Office Furniture Warehouse - Louisville

Donation

33 Computer Chairs for 332

$1,947.00

Eastside Middle School

Southern Orthodontic Partners, Mgmt., LLC

Donation

Check for School Sponsorships/School Agendas

$1,000.00

North Bullitt High School

Alan & Mary Kissel

Donation

Check for a scholarship

$500.00

Mt Washington & Eastside Middle YSC

Southeast Christian Church’s Missions Committee

Donation

Check for Small Group Intervention

$2,000.00

Mt Washington & Pleasant Grove Elementary FRC

German American Bank

Donation

Check for Blessings in a Backpack

$300.00

Zoneton Middle School

Fund for the Arts

Grant

Check for Number the Stars Field Trip

$1,640.00

Bullitt East High School

Bullitt East Athletic Boosters

Donation

Coach’s salary for girls basketball

$2,117.20

Eastside Middle School

KYSTA

Donation

Check for the KETEA Fall Convening

$1,500.00

Bullitt Central High School - Cafeteria

Family Worship Center

Donation

Check for the Principal Account to cover lunches for students

$2,400.00












h. 179D Deduction for Studio Kremer & CMTA - OMESTroy Wood

Presented is a Declaration of Allocation form from Studio Kremer and CMTA, Inc. allowing them to utilize the 179D Deduction on their business tax return as it relates to construction at Old Mill Elementary School. 

i. Curriculum/Instructional Resources, etc.Adrienne Usher /
Brandy Howard

As of July 25, 2022, the Superintendent oversees all curriculum, textbooks, instructional materials, and student support services per changes in Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS 160.345). The curriculum in each school shall be designed to achieve student capacities established by KRS 158.645 and the school goals established by KRS 158.6451. The curriculum shall comply with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations. In any school administered under the provisions of KRS 160.345, the Superintendent shall determine which curriculum, textbooks, instructional materials, and student support services shall be provided in the school after consulting with the Board, the Principal, and the school council and after a reasonable public review and response period for all stakeholders. A spreadsheet is provided with that information for approval of curriculum and/or instructional resources for district wide use along with several schools.

j. Request to Declare Buses SurplusDavid Phelps

Requested is the Board declare the list of buses provided as surplus.

  •         Bus #318 year 2004 International
  •         Bus #403 year 2005 Freightliner
  •         Bus #406 year 2005 Freightliner
  •         Bus #407 year 2005 Freightliner
  •         Bus #579 year 2006 International
  •         Bus #580 year 2006 International
  •         Bus #708 year 2008 International

 

 

6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

a. Revised 2023-24 Annual Pay ScalesLisa Lewis

A revision was made to the annual pay scales for FY 2024 as follows:

  • The FRYSC & Migrant Education District Supervisor/District Grant Writer position was updated to reflect the job description revision.  The position pays on the certified scale or the degreed professional scale based on qualifications with extended days and supplement.  This change is effective 11/01/2023.

 

Approve the revision as presented.
7. NEW BUSINESS

a. Early Graduation RequestsRachelle Bramlage

Two Early Graduation requests are submitted for approval: 

  • Student ID#2120086212 Bullitt Central High School
  • Student ID#2120113029 Bullitt Central High School
  • Student ID#2120149838 Bullitt Central High School
  • Student ID#2120080792 Bullitt Central High School
  • Student ID#2120116404 Bullitt East High School
  • Student ID#2120086691 Bullitt East High School
  • Student ID#2120132120 Bullitt East High School

 

Approve the two early graduation requests as presented.
b. Naming of Bullitt Central High School AuditoriumDanny Clemens

BCHS Principal Joe Pat Lee and BCHS SBDM requests to name the Bullitt Central High School Auditorium for the late Barbara Elliott.  Ms. Elliott was a highly regarded educator ad a longtime speech and drama coach at Bullitt Central High School. Ms. Elliott brought recognition to Bullitt County through the numerous Speech and Drama competitive events in which her students excelled.

The original donation to build the Bullitt Central auditorium was largely made possible by the late Dr. and Mrs. Woodruff Bates Troutman estate.  

Recommended is approval to name the BCHS Auditorium The Troutman-Elliott Auditorium.  

Approve the request to name the BCHS Auditorium The Troutman-Elliott Auditorium.
c. FRYSC & Migrant Education District Supervisor/District Grant Writer Job Description RevisionThea Hurt

Attached is the updated job description for the FRYSC & Migrant Education District Supervisor/District Grant Writer Job Description.  The revision is the addition of "Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required." This revision was needed in order to clarify that a degree is required for this position.

Approve the revised job description as requested.
d. Request for Additional Team Lead- EMS Thea Hurt
Mr. Antone Towns, principal of Eastside Middle School, is requesting to add an additional Team Lead to the school's allocations for the 2023-2024 school year.  This will be a 7th grade Team Leader of PLCs responsible for working with a team of 5 teachers to create schedules, rosters, field trips, and academic plans.  The cost will be $889.22 from SBDM/Section 6 funds. 
Approve the request for an Additional Team Lead for Eastside Middle School as presented.
e. Request for additional Clerical hours to MWESThea Hurt
Principal Julie Shumaker of Mount Washington Elementary School requests to add one additional hour to the school's clerical staffing.  The time will be used for a person to shelve library material, repair books, input books into the system, and other assigned duties during the normal school day.  Funding will come from Section 6/SBDM funds.
Approve the request for additional clerical hour to MWES as presented.
f. Request for Job Description and Title Change (Technology)Thea Hurt
BCPS Director of Technology, Mr. Kevin Fugate, requests to change the Fixed Assets Coordinator title to Technology Inventory Specialist.  Also, requested is approval of the updated job description.  The change is necessary due to the increasing demands of the role. 
Approve the request for job description and title change as presented.
g. Request to Increase AP Extended DaysThea Hurt
Mr. Dominic McCamish, Principal of Specialized Programs, is requesting to increase the extended days for th Assistant Principal from ten (10) to twenty-three (23).  This addition of extended days would be consistent with the other high school assistant principals and would allow the administration at BAC/Riverview/SM to continue to support the needs of each of their students.  Title 1 funds would be utilized to fund the extended days.  
Approve the request to increase Ap Extended days as presented.
8. ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn at _:__ p.m.

Draft