Breathitt County
May 19, 2026 5:00 PM
Breathitt County Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
I. Call to Order.
I.A. Roll Call
I.B. Pledge of Allegiance/Mission and Vision
I.C. Adopt Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #227 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval to adopt the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

II. Presentations/Reports
II.A. Student/Staff Recognitions
II.A.1. 2025-2026 Teacher Cadre Graduates
II.A.1.a. Natasha Bowling
II.A.1.b. Brooklyn Bryant
II.A.1.c. Noah Campbell
II.A.1.d. Tony Fraley
II.A.1.e. Heather Griffith
II.A.1.f. Kelvin Hernandez
II.A.1.g. Nicole Johnson
II.A.1.h. Tina Manning
II.A.1.i. Cody Napier
II.A.1.j. Kasey Owens
II.A.1.k. Missy Smith
II.A.1.l. Mary Beth Turner
II.A.1.m. Denise Wagers
II.A.2. SES STLP Level 2 State Competition
II.A.2.a. Samuel Thomas
II.A.2.b. Jaxon Tricker
II.A.2.c. Marlee Miller
II.A.2.d. Kennedi Miller
II.A.2.e. Maelyn Hollon
II.A.2.f. Bristol Duff
II.A.2.g. Katy Watts
II.A.2.h. Charity Gross
II.A.2.i. Katelyn Manning
II.A.2.j. Janica Ogans
II.A.2.k. Olivia Trent
II.A.2.l. Josie Ritchie
II.A.2.m. Sadie Shoemaker
II.A.2.n. Elizabeth Minix-Coach
II.B. Reports
II.B.1. Superintendent Report
II.B.2. Attendance Report
II.B.3. Gifted and Talented Program Evaluation
III. Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval
III.A. CONSENT ITEMS
Actions Taken

Order #228 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the consent items listed below ( 1-8) passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.A.1. Consider approval of the following Facility Usage agreements;
Actions Taken

Order #229 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the consent items listed below ( 1-8) passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.A.1.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.
III.A.1.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.
III.A.1.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.
III.A.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.
III.A.3. Consider approval of the 2026-27 Certified Evaluation Plan.
III.A.4. Consider approval of the KECSAC MOA and Allocations for the 2026-27 school year.
III.A.5. Consider approval of the KRCC agreement for services for the 2026-27 school year.
III.A.6. Consider approval of the 2026-2027 Cooperative Membership Agreement with KEDC.
III.A.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.
III.A.8. Consider approval of the Teach for America MOA.
III.B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.B.1. Consider approval of the April 28, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Actions Taken

Order #230 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the minutes of the April 28,2026, Regular Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.2. Consider approval of May 1, 2026, Special Called Meeting Minutes.
Actions Taken

Order #231 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of May 1, 2026, Special Called Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.3. Consider approval of May 7, 2026, Special Called Meeting Minutes.
Actions Taken

Order #232 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of May 7, 2026, Special Called Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.4. Consider approval of May 14, 2026, Regular Work Session Meeting Minutes.
Actions Taken

Order #233 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of May 14, 2026, Regular Work Session meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.5. Consider approval of the April 2026 Treasurer's Report.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #234 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Treasurer's Report for April 2026 passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.6. Consider approval of the May 2026 bills for payment.
Actions Taken

Order #235 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the May 2026 bills for payment passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.7. Consider approval of the FY2027 Tentative Budget.
Actions Taken

Order #236 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the FY2025 Tentative Budget passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.8. Consider approval of the School Activity Fund Budgets for the 2026-2027 school year.
Actions Taken

Order #237 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the School Activity Fund Budgets for the 2026-2027 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.9. Consider approval of the Breathitt Board of Education to supplement Breathitt High School activity funds up to the amount of $15,000.
Actions Taken

Order #238 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Breathitt Board of Education to supplement Breathitt High School activity funds up to $15,000 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.10. Consider approval of start and stop times for the 2026-2027 school year.
Actions Taken

Order #239 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of start and stop times for the 2026-2027 school year passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.11. Consider approval of G& G communication contract for 2026-2027.
Actions Taken

Order #240 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of G& G communication contract for 2026-2027 passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.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.
Actions Taken

Order #241 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval to grant up to ten (10) workdays to employees who have contributed time and effort toward the district’s social media lawsuit passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.13. Consider approval of the revised Guidance Specialist job description to incorporate the role of School Social Worker.
Actions Taken

Order #242 - Motion Passed:  approval of the revised Guidance Specialist job description to incorporate the role of School Social Worker. passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.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.
Actions Taken

Order #243 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, 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 passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

IV. BUILDINGS/GROUNDS/FACILITIES
IV.A. Breathitt High Roof Replacement BG# 26-201.
IV.A.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.
Actions Taken

Order #244 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, 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 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

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.
Actions Taken

Order #245 - Motion Passed:  Entering closed session in compliance with KRS 61.810(1)(k) and KRS 156.557(6)(c), for discussion regarding the superintendent's evaluation at 5:23p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

V.A. Consider approval of returning to open session.
Actions Taken

Order #246 - Motion Passed:  Returning to open session at 5:54 passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

V.B. Consider approval of Superintendent's Annual Evaluation - Final Discussion and Report.
Actions Taken

Order #247 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Superintendent Evaluation with scores of 4 in Managerial and Instructional . passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

VI. Personnel Notifications
VII. Informational Items
VII.A. Communication/Sharing (All Present)
VII.B. School Financial Reports
VII.C. School SBDM Reports
VIII. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #248 - Motion Passed:  There being no further business of the Board, adjournment at 6:01p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. John Hollan and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.