Breathitt County Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
June 17, 2025 5:00 PM
Breathitt High School Library/Via teleconference

Graduates Prepared For College, Career, and Community

               

Breathitt County Schools will accomplish this vision by:

1.  Putting students FIRST in ALL decision making,

2.  Setting high expectations for student achievement,

3.  Advocating for every child,

4.  Promoting growth for students and staff,

5.  Actively engaging community stakeholders, and

6.  Promoting positive school/community culture.


I. Call to Order.
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance/Mission and Vision
C. Adopt Agenda
II. Presentations/Reports
A. Recognitions
1. Teacher Scholarship Recipients
a. Courtney Abner
b. Ashley Allen
c. Casey Allen
d. Natasha Bowling
e. Cealia Clair
f. Jeff Clair
g. Brooke Halsey
h. Jeremy J. Hall
i. Melinda Hall
j. Lisa Montgomery
k. Anthony Mullins
l. Camron Turner
m. Megan White
2. Sawyer Hall-Class 1A Region 6 Shot Put Championship
B. Reports
1. Superintendent ReportPhillip Watts
III. Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval
A. CONSENT ITEMS
1. Consider approval of using up to thirty (30) emergency certified substitute teachers for the 2025-2026 school year.
2. Consider approval of the first reading of the 2025-2026 Employee Handbook and Substitute Teacher Handbook.
3. Consider approval of the first reading of the 2025-2026 Coaches Handbook.
4. Consider approval of the first reading of the 2025-2026 Discipline Code Book.
5. Consider approval of the agreement and fee schedule with Central Kentucky Psychological services for the 2025-26 school year.
6. Consider approval of the School Nutrition Procurement Plan for the 2025-2026 school year.
7. Consider approval of the following food service bids for the 2025-2026 school year through KVEC School Nutrition Bids approved during the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative board meeting as follows:
a. Milk – Borden Dairy
b. Fresh Bread & Bakery Items – Bimbo Bakeries
8. Consider approval of the Orientation and Mobility Services Contract with Margie Lowe for the 2025-26 school year.
9. Consider approval of the Breathitt Elementary PTO fundraiser request, July Vendor Event scheduled for July 1, 2 and 3, 2025.
10. Consider approval of the Camp Unite request of school buses for transportation to Camp. The proposed departure date is June 14, 2025, with a return date of June 18, 2025.
11. Consider approval of the Lumberjack Football Request to use the Football Stadium during the 2025-2026 season, contingent on receiving all necessary paperwork, including insurance.
12. Consider approval of the MOU with WestEd.
13. Consider approval of the first reading of KSBA Policy update #48 and procedure update #29.
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Consider approval of the May 20, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. Consider approval of the June 12, 2025, Work Session Meeting Minutes.
3. Consider approval of the May 2025 Treasurer's Report.
4. Consider approval of the June 2025 bills for payment.
5. Consider approval of the Fidelity Bonds for FY 2025.
6. Consider approval of the FY26 Insurance Renewal Package.
7. Consider approval of adjusting salary schedule to add Phase II and Phase III for Dataseam Workers; and to add Restraint Trainer at an additional 20 contract days per year.
8. Consider approval of purchasing ParentSquare for communication related to and in compliance with Senate Bill 181.
9. Consider approval of the following traceable communication systems, effective June 27, 2025, as required by Senate Bill 181 and KRS 160.145, for all electronic communications between students and school district employees or volunteers: • ParentSquare and/or School Messenger • IC Messenger/IC Student Portal • District staff and student email accounts • District-managed Google services
10. Consider approval for the Autism STAR/LINKs training for the 2025-26 school year.
11. Consider approval of the 5 Year Strategic Plan including Vision, Mission, Our Core Beliefs, Our District Commitments, Academic, Financial and Facility Goals.
12. Consider approval of the quote from DC elevator in the amount of $226,450.00 for Breathitt High School Elevator.
13. Consider approval of the low bid in the amount of $64,245.00 from Combs Trucking Company for the purpose of the Elm and Court Street parking lots.
14. Consider approval of the temporary use of property for Triton Construction and Agreement with the Kentucky Department of Transportation on the Breathitt High School Campus.
IV. BUILDINGS/GROUNDS/FACILITY
A. Breathitt ATC (BG #24-189)
1. Consider approval of Contractor Pay Application 14 from Standafer builders in the amount of $ $732,238.44 for work to-date on the ATC + Bus Garage BG# 24-189.
2. Consider approval of the Owner Direct Purchase Orders accompanying Pay Application 14 from Standafer builders in the amount of $ 13,191.90 for materials installed at the ATC + Bus Garage BG# 24-189.
3. Consider approval of change order #009 from Standafer Builders in the amount of $56,301.34 for bus wash downspout, river rock and purlins at the ATC + Bus Garage BG# 24-189.
V. Consider approval of going into closed session in compliance with KRS 61.810(1)(k) and KRS 156.557(6)(c), for discussion regarding the superintendent's evaluation.
A. Consider approval of returning to open session.
B. Consider approval of Superintendent's Annual Evaluation - Final Discussion and Report.
VI. Personnel Notifications
VII. Informational Items
A. Communication/Sharing (All Present)
B. School Financial Reports
C. School SBDM Reports
D. Closure letter for the USDA commodity review.
E. KDE Food Service Audit
VIII. Adjournment

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