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1.
Call Meeting to Order
2.
Pledge to the United States Flag
3.
Reading of the Board Goals
4.
Adoption of the Agenda
5.
Linda Day, Current Chairperson, will conduct the Reorganization of the Board by opening the floor for nominations to elect a Chairperson to serve a one-year term for the calendar year, January 2025 through December 2025, as required by Board Policy 01.41 and KRS 160.160;
6.
After the election of the Chairperson, the new Chairperson will resume the meeting and open the floor for nominations for Vice Chairperson to serve a one-year term for the calendar year January, 2025 through December, 2025 pursuant to Board Policy 01.41;
7.
Student/Staff Presentations/Recognitions
7.1.
School Board Recognition Month - January 2025- Senior Judge Marc Rosen, Retired, will read the Proclamation honoring our Board of Education members; Chair, Linda Day; Vice Chair, Randy Stapleton, Jr; and Board Members Mike Blankenship; Cindy Vanhorn and Lisa Wallin.
7.2.
Superintendent Boblett and Assistant Superintendent Spade will recognize Boyd County's 2024 Readers Choice Award Participants; John Johnson Teacher at BCHS for BEST Band Director; Jordan Dixon Teacher at BCHS for BEST Teacher; And Boyd County Schools for BEST School District.
8.
Request to Address Board Chair - Per Board Policy 01.421 and KRS 160.270 (Public Comment)
Please keep in mind the Board uses the public comment period as an opportunity to listen to citizen concerns and comments. The board will not debate issues or enter into a question-and-answer dialogue. Under Board policy, your comments are limited to 3 minutes, the Superintendent will track the time.
9.
Dialogue
9.1.
John Gilbert, KDE Division of District Support LPC (Local Planning Committee) will discuss DFP( District Facilities Plan) Presentation
9.2.
In accordance with KRS 158.856 and Policy 07.1/09.2 - Food Service Annual Report Card, Lani Thacker, Food Services Director
9.3.
Draft Budget Plan FY 2026 - Larry Barber, District Finance Officer
10.
Reports/Communications
10.1.
Safe Schools Report - Pete Fraley, Safe School Director
10.2.
Transportation Report - Lynn Stambough, Transportation Administrative Secretary
10.3.
Maintenance Report - Amanda Christian, Maintenance Administrative Secretary
10.4.
Student Attendance - Month 4 - Dr. Marci Prater, Director of Pupil Personnel
10.5.
FRC Coordinator's Report - Tracy Caldwell BCHS Youth Services Coordinator
10.6.
Policies and Procedures for Review
10.6.1.
Chapter 6: Transportation
06.14 Authority for Use of Buses
06.2 Safety (Transportation)
06.21 Inclement Weather
06.22 Bus Drivers' Responsibility
06.221 Bus Drivers' Use of Tobacco and Other Substances
06.31 Bus Scheduling and Routing
06.32 Eligibility for Transportation
06.33 Regular Bus Stops
06.34 Conduct on Bus
06.343 Food and Other Consumable Items
06.35 School Sponsored Trips
06.5 Use of Buses by Outside Groups
10.7.
Follow-up
10.8.
Board Member Follow-Up
11.
Action Items
11.1.
Review the recommendation of Superintendent Bill Boblett to approve the memorandum of understanding between Marshall University and Boyd County Schools. The purpose of this MOU is to establish a collaborative partnership between Marshall University and Boyd County to promote a higher education opportunities for Boyd County students. (see attachment)
11.2.
Review the recommendation of Superintendent Boblett to approve the renewal of Student Accident Insurance for the 2025-2026 school year with Roberts Insurance in the amount of $21,825, as submitted;
11.3.
Review request from Dara'Su Williams, Special Education Director, to approve a shortened school week for Student #1, 5th Grade student at Catlettsburg Elementary School, in accordance with appropriate documentation and per requirement of Kentucky Department of Education procedures; (See Attachments)
11.4.
Review request from Dara'Su Williams, Special Education Director, to approve a shortened school week for Student #2, 1st Grade student at Catlettsburg Elementary School, in accordance with appropriate documentation and per requirement of Kentucky Department of Education procedures; (See Attachments)
11.5.
Review the Superintendent Bill Boblett to approve the second reading of the 2025-2026 School Calendar per Board Policy 08.3. One calendar was presented for discussion at the December Board meeting by Marci Prater, DPP and the Calendar Committee. This subsequent discussion will be to adopt the calendar presented by the committee; (See Attachments)
11.6.
Review the request to approve the amended 2024-2025 school calendar per Board policy. Several dates have been changed due to weather. (see attachment)
11.7.
Review Superintendent's recommendation to designate Larry Barber as District Treasurer for the 2025 calendar year;
11.8.
Review appointing the Superintendent as Secretary to the Board;
11.9.
Review Superintendent's recommendation to designate VanAntwerp Attorneys, LLP as legal representation for the 2025 calendar year;
11.10.
Review the request to approve the Boyd County Schools District Facility Plan Architect Fee Proposal in the amount of $29,950 dollars.
11.11.
Review the recommendation for the Board of Education members to attend the Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA) 2025 Annual Conference being held at the Galt House, Louisville, Kentucky February 21 - 23, 2025;
11.12.
Review the Superintendent’s Recommendation to approve Change Order DPO transfer 05-02 DPO to 05-01 for operable vents due to supplier availability. Approve change order for Cannonsburg Elementary School construction project as presented by various contractors.
No.07-03 (add a cool drain flow to the dishwasher and new support legs for existing garbage disposal)
No.09-05 (added pressure reducing valve for domestic water);
Change order for Boyd County Career and Technical Center construction project as presented by various contractors; No. 02-04 (change to half doors on storage rooms in lab spaces);
No. 04-05 (Wrap a column so a countertop can be installed and build a soffit to hide an exposed sprinkler line);
No. 11-06 (Had to upsize garage door breakers to work door openers);
(See Attachment)
12.
Consent Items
12.1.
Consider Financial Report - Larry Barber, District Finance Director
12.2.
Consider Payment of Bills - Corey Withrow, Accounts Payable Director
12.3.
Consider Minutes of a regular board meeting on December 17,2024
12.4.
Pursuant to Board Policy 02.423, Consider minutes of the School Based Decision Making Councils as listed below:
Catlettsburg Elementary School SBDM December 18,2024 Regular Meeting Reports;
Ponderosa Elementary School SBDM December 17,2024 Regular Meeting Reports;
12.5.
Review the recommendation of Ben Fritz Principal at Boyd County High School to approve a building use request from Wildwood Church of God to use the Boyd County High School Cafeteria, GYM, Auditorium, Commons Are, and Language Lab. for a Easter Church Service on April 19th and 20th. (see attachment)
13.
Acknowledge Personnel Actions by Chairperson
14.
Focus of Business/Topics for Next Meeting - February 18,2025 at 6:00pm Boyd County High School. This meeting will take the place of February 25, 2025 meeting, due to board members being absent, and Superintendents mid-year evaluation.
15.
Adjourn
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