Breathitt County Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
February 24, 2026 5:00 PM
Breathitt Area Technology Center/1140 Lakeside Drive

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 ADDENDUMN:V.A.8. Consider approval of performance bond for the Finance Officer. III. Facility/Buildings/Grounds: F.1.Consider approval of the Interim Contract between Breathitt County Board of Education and Allen Construction, Inc. for the total “not to exceed” amount of $1,000,000.00. The purpose of this interim contract is to authorize the contractor to proceed with the work of the full contract prior to school revenue bond sales. This interim contract becomes null and void upon the sale of the bonds. III. Facility/Buildings/Grounds III.F2. Consider the approval of the Owner-Contractor Agreement between Breathitt County Board of Education and Bri Den for the Breathitt High School Roof Project, BG#26-201
II. Presentations/Reports
A. Student/Staff Recognitions
1. Breathitt Boys Basketball-2026 14th Region All A Champions
a. Austin McInnis
b. Danny Kayatin
c. Wyatt Spencer
d. Payton Collins
e. Aiden Combs
f. Jagger Burton
g. Adam Spencer
h. Jayden Hudson
i. Jaron Fugate
j. Caleb Neace
k. Ethan Sizemore
l. Jake Fugate
m. Jax Hall
n. Peyton Mullins
o. Blake Hudson
p. Simeon Fisher
q. Nathan Chapman
r. Christian Combs
s. Camron Turner-Head Coach
t. Andrew Sewell-Assistant Coach
u. Jason Fugate-Assistant Coach
v. John Turner-Volunteer Coach
w. Jason Fugate-Book Keeper
2. Middle School Academic Team-District Governor's Cup
a. Dawson Haddix- 3rd Place-Math; Quick Recall; Future Problem Solving
b. Carter Herald-2nd Place- Math; Quick Recall
c. Sam Herald- 4th-Place Social Studies: Quick Recall
d. Anniston Howard- Quick Recall
e. Emilee Johnson- 5th Place-English Language Arts; Quick Recall; Future Problem Solving
f. Natalie Napier- 5th Place Social Studies; 2nd Place- Arts & Humanities; Quick Recall; Future Problem Solving
g. Colton Noble-Quick Recall
h. Cole Price- 1st Place- Math; Quick Recall
i. Coleston Turner-Quick Recall
j. Raylen Turner- 4th Place-Written Composition; Quick Recall
k. Makaylie Whitely- 4th Place-English Language Arts; Quick Recall
l. Raylan "Bo" Wolfe; Quick Recall; Future Problem Solving
3. SES-District Governor's Cup
a. Quick Recall-3rd Place
1. Emma Campbell
2. Jesselin Eversole-Parks
3. Emerson Hobbs
4. Tanner Smith
5. Gavin Whitely
b. Jesselin Eversole-Parks-1st Place Language Arts;1st Place-Arts & Humanities
c. Tanner Smith-3rd Place-Science
4. Middle School Governor's Cup Regional
a. Makaylie Whitely-3rd Place-Language Arts
5. HTS-District Governor's Cup-2nd Place Overall
a. 1st Place Quick Recall
1. Melody Combs
2. Levi Deaton
3. Kendrick Gardner
4. Lewis Turner
b. Levi Deaton-3rd Place-Math
c. Kendrick Gardner-5th Place-Social Studies
d. Lewis Turner- 1st Place-Math;1st Place-Science;1st Place- Written Composition
B. Reports
1. Superintendent ReportPhillip Watts
2. Attendance ReportFelicia Johnson
3. Health ReportHannah Watts
III. FACILITY/BUILDINGS/GROUNDS
A. Consider approval of accepting the low bid from Allen Construction,1,028.000.00, plus all addendum(s) in the amount of $424,000.00, for the Highland-Turner Roof Project in a total amount of $1,452,000.00.
B. Consider approval of accepting the bid with Bri-Den in the amount of $1,510,000.00 for the Breathitt High School Roof Project.
C. Consider approval of the 2026 Capital Funds Request Form.
D. Consider approval of the resolution to enter into a lease with Breathitt SD Finance Corporation related to the financing for the Highland-Turner roof project and Breathitt County High School roof project.
E. Consider approval of the revised BG1 #22948 for the Highland Turner Roof Replacement.
F. Consider approval of the revised BG1 #22947 for Breathitt High School Roof Replacement.
1. Consider approval of the Interim Contract between Breathitt County Board of Education and Allen Construction, Inc. for the total “not to exceed” amount of $1,000,000.00. The purpose of this interim contract is to authorize the contractor to proceed with the work of the full contract prior to school revenue bond sales. This interim contract becomes null and void upon the sale of the bonds.
2. Consider the approval of the Owner-Contractor Agreement between Breathitt County Board of Education and Bri Den for the Breathitt High School Roof Project, BG#22947.
G. Consider approval of motion to take a temporary recess of the board meeting to convene a Special called meeting of the Breathitt County School District Finance Corporation.
IV. Breathitt Finance Corporation Meeting
A. Consider approval of entering into Breathitt Finance Corporation Meeting.
B. Consider approval of returning to the Breathitt Board of Education regular meeting.
V. Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval
A. CONSENT ITEMS
1. Consider approval of the following facility usage request, contingent upon receiving insurance:
a. Lady Kats Travel Volleyball team to utilize SES and BHS gyms for the purpose of volleyball practice, from February 25, 2026, until December 31, 2026.
b. Academic Boosters to utilize Breathitt High School Coliseum for the purpose of the Academic Boosters Ceremony on April 28, 2026.
c. Appalachian Mountain Wrestling to utilize the BHS PE GYM on April 10(set-up) and April 11, 2026(Event).
d. Breathitt Baseball Boosters request to utilize Breathitt Elementary on March 7, 2026 (set-up) March 8, 2026 (event) for the purpose of First Pitch Chili Dinner and Silent Auction.
2. Consider approval of renewing student insurance to include all students with Roberts Insurance Company for the 2026-2027 school year.
3. Consider approval of JROTC out-of-state field trip to Camp Davy Crockett Summer Camp in Whitesburg, TN from May 28,2026 until June 1,2026.
4. Consider approval of the MOU Educational Partnerships with Eastern Ky University
5. Consider approval of the 2026-28 FRYSC Plans.
6. Consider approval of the SES PTO fundraiser to sell Kettle Corn from February 25, until March 6, 2026.
7. Consider approval of the Comprehensive School Bus Fleet Plan.
8. Consider approval of performance bond for the Finance Officer.
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Consider approval of January 27, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. Consider approval of February 19, 2026, Regular Work Session Meeting Minutes.
3. Consider approval of the January 2026 Treasurer's Report.
4. Consider approval of the February 2026 bills for payment.
5. Consider approval of the 2026-2027 school calendar option C (second and final reading).
6. Consider approval of amending the 2025-2026 school calendar.
7. Consider approval of up to 4 itinerant supplemental elementary certified teacher positions.
8. Consider approval of the FY2027 Tentative Staffing/SBDM Allocations.
9. Consider approval to accept a donated used utility side-by-side, contingent upon review and approval by the Board Attorney.
VI. Personnel Notifications
VII. Informational Items
A. Communication/Sharing (All Present)
B. School Financial Reports
C. School SBDM Reports
VIII. Closed Session
A. A. Consider approval of entering closed session in accordance with KRS 61.810(1)(c), KRS 161.810(1)(k), and KRS 156.557(6) for the following purposes:
1. Preliminary (mid-year) discussion regarding the Superintendent’s evaluation which is required to be discussed in private under KRS 61.810(1)(k) and KRS 156.557(6).
2. Discussion of proposed or pending litigation as permitted under KRS 61.810(1)(c).
B. Consider approval of returning to open session.
IX. Adjournment

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