Breathitt County Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
May 19, 2026 5:00 PM ET (4:00 CT)
Breathitt ATC/1140 Lakeside Drive, Jackson, KY 41339 or 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. Student/Staff Recognitions
1. 2025-2026 Teacher Cadre Graduates
a. Natasha Bowling
b. Brooklyn Bryant
c. Noah Campbell
d. Tony Fraley
e. Heather Griffith
f. Kelvin Hernandez
g. Nicole Johnson
h. Tina Manning
i. Cody Napier
j. Kasey Owens
k. Missy Smith
l. Mary Beth Turner
m. Denise Wagers
2. SES STLP Level 2 State Competition
a. Samuel Thomas
b. Jaxon Tricker
c. Marlee Miller
d. Kennedi Miller
e. Maelyn Hollon
f. Bristol Duff
g. Katy Watts
h. Charity Gross
i. Katelyn Manning
j. Janica Ogans
k. Olivia Trent
l. Josie Ritchie
m. Sadie Shoemaker
n. Elizabeth Minix-Coach
B. Reports
1. Superintendent ReportPhillip Watts
2. Attendance ReportFelicia Johnson
3. Gifted and Talented Program EvaluationElizabeth Minix
III. Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval
A. CONSENT ITEMS
1. Consider approval of the following Facility Usage agreements;
a. Breathitt Honey Festival requests approval to utilize the BHS parking lot for the car show and parade lineup on September 5, 2026, and for Kids Fest on September 6, 2026.
b. Breathitt Honey Festival to utilize BHS gymnasium (Stage/Stadium/Parking lot and surrounding area) for the purpose of the Honey Pageant/Parade line up and Kids Fest for the following dates, August 28,(for practice), August 29th, (pageant) 2026.
c. Kentucky River Community Care to utilize Highland-Turner Elementary, Breathitt Elementary School, Sebastian Elementary and Breathitt High School for its summer program from June 1–July 31, 2026, operating from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2. Consider approval of Tim Wooton as the Board Appointed Certified Employee and Felicia as the Board Appointed Certified Employee Alternate for the 2026-2027 Evaluation Appeals Committee.
3. Consider approval of the 2026-27 Certified Evaluation Plan.
4. Consider approval of the KECSAC MOA and Allocations for the 2026-27 school year.
5. Consider approval of the KRCC agreement for services for the 2026-27 school year.
6. Consider approval of the 2026-2027 Cooperative Membership Agreement with KEDC.
7. Consider approval of the Breathitt County 4-H request to use two school buses for transportation to the JM Feltner 4-H Camp, with a proposed departure date of July 24, 2026, and a return date of July 27,2026.
8. Consider approval of the Teach for America MOA.
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Consider approval of the April 28, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. Consider approval of May 1, 2026, Special Called Meeting Minutes.
3. Consider approval of May 7, 2026, Special Called Meeting Minutes.
4. Consider approval of May 14, 2026, Regular Work Session Meeting Minutes.
5. Consider approval of the April 2026 Treasurer's Report.
6. Consider approval of the May 2026 bills for payment.
7. Consider approval of the FY2027 Tentative Budget.
8. Consider approval of the School Activity Fund Budgets for the 2026-2027 school year.
9. Consider approval of the Breathitt Board of Education to supplement Breathitt High School activity funds up to the amount of $15,000.
10. Consider approval of start and stop times for the 2026-2027 school year.
11. Consider approval of G& G communication contract for 2026-2027.
12. Consider approval to grant up to ten (10) workdays to employees who have contributed time and effort toward the district’s social media lawsuit.
13. Consider approval of the revised Guidance Specialist job description to incorporate the role of School Social Worker.
14. Consider approval to authorize the superintendent to make a final revision to the calendar, pending any emergencies or contingencies arising before the final student attendance day.
IV. BUILDINGS/GROUNDS/FACILITIES
A. Breathitt High Roof Replacement BG# 26-201.
1. Consider approval Contractor Pay Application 1 from BriDen in the amount of $63,000.00 for mobilization and bonds and work to-date on the Breathitt High Roof Replacement BG# 26-201.
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
VIII. Adjournment

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