Adopt the agenda as presented.

Order #2024-231 - Motion Passed:  Adopt the agenda as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

To improve our effectiveness, the Board Team for Bullitt County Schools commits to: 

1. Maintain primary focus on student learning.
2. Continuously review, define, and work toward district goals. 
3. Listen to each other, speak freely, work and learn together, and support one another.
4. After careful deliberation, support the majority's decision regarding shared goals for continuously improving district-wide student learning. 
5. Agree to disagree respectfully.
6. Delegate implementation of Board decisions to Superintendent and Leadership Team.

• May 2024 Board TRAVEL.Template.2024.xlsx - BOE (2)

BCPS would like to present our new teacher apprenticeship program and recognize our four teacher apprentices at the September 30th Board of Education Meeting.  Apprenticeships are proven strategy for recruiting, training and retaining employees.  This program combines on the job training with classroom instruction and it is registered with the US Department of Labor.  

• Mya Hunter (Bullitt Central)- Elementary Education and Early Childhood Dual Certification
• Madeline Robertson (Bullitt Central) - Elementary Education and Early Childhood Dual Certification
• Lily Merkle (Bullitt East) - Elementary Education Single Certification
• Chloe Whitaker (Bullitt East) Elementary Education Single Certification

This program serves as the post-secondary training for the below teacher certifications through Bullitt County Public Schools, Jefferson Community and Technical College and the University of Louisville.

• Elementary Education Single Certification
• Early Childhood Single Certification
• Moderate to Severe Disabilities Single Certification
• Elementary Education and Learning Behavioral Disorders Dual Certification
• Elementary Education and Early Childhood Dual Certification
• Elementary Education and Moderate to Severe Disabilities Dual Certification

• Apprenticeship Board Presentation and Signing Day.pptx
• Presentation- Teacher Apprenticeship Signing Day.pdf

The first recognition would be our "Help BCPS Learn more with 94!" Awards and the second recognition would be to recognize a school from each of our grade levels, (Elementary, Middle and High) with the highest overall attendance percentage for the first month of 24-25 school year.  

I would like our Board Members to hand or present these awards to the schools are within their district.  Here are the winners!  

Cedar Grove Elementary with 94.57%- Mr. Darrell Coleman's District

Mt. Washington Elementary with 95.18%- Mrs. Nita Neal's District

Pleasant Grove Elementary with 95.47Q%- Mr. Matt Mooney's District

Riverview Opportunity Center with 95.19%- Mrs. Lisa Hodges District

Freedom Elementary School with 94.49%- Mrs. Nita Neal's District

Old Mill Elementary School with 94.42%- Mr. Matt Mooney's District

Eastside Middle School with 94.75%- Mr. Matt Mooney's District

The three school with the highest attendance percentages for month 1 of the 24-25 school year from each grade level are:

Mt. Washington Elementary 97.22%

Eastside Middle School 96.16%

Bullitt East High School 95.49% 

• Presentation- 2023-2023 Attendance Performances.pdf

• 2024-09-30 BCPS Board Meeting - Design and Construction Update.pptx

Approve Consent Items as presented, noting that all items have been studied with individual recommendations and rationale being provided prior to the meeting in the full Board packet on Monday, September 23, 2024, which is available online.

Order #2024-232 - Motion Passed:  Approve Consent Items as presented, noting that all items have been studied with individual recommendations and rationale being provided prior to the meeting in the full Board packet on Monday, September 23, 2024, which is available online. passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Hodges and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

• Financial Report Summary

• AUGUST 2024 BALANCE SHEET

• AUG 2024 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT

• AUGUST 2024 AP CHECK RECON

• AUGUST 2024 PAID INVOICE REPORT

* All travel by commercial carrier is due to schedule/cost.

• September 2024 TRAVEL.Template.2024.xlsx - BOE (1).pdf

• August 26, 2024
• September 9, 2024

• August 26, 2024 Minutes of Record.pdf
• September 09, 2024 Minutes of Record

This Change Order includes costs associated with unforeseen and found conditions during construction.  Change Order Requests include the following:

COR-37 Misc Demo Items- $11,435.00- Additional demolition was required for installation of new work at the Administrative Area, Stage, Cafeteria and Kitchen.

COR-38 Floor Leveler at Lobby- $9,150.00- Removal of existing quarry tile at the Lobby area required additional labor and self-leveling materials to bring floor level up to an elevation flush with adjacent rooms.  

COR-39 Added Fascia Board at Gutters- $17,366.00- When the existing standing seam roof and metal fascia were removed, it was determined additional wood fascia boards were required to build out the fascia per design intent.  Garland, the roof warranty holder, documented additional wood nailers in the onsite observations and field reports.

COR-40- Canopy Drain- $2,170.00 The existing storm lines at the main entrance and cafeteria area were in disrepair when the area was excavated for the new canopy.  Lines were replaced due to condition.

• Bernheim CO 27- Miscellaneous Unforeseen and Found Conditions.pdf

Bernheim and BCPS Leadership requested exterior gravel at outdoor cafeteria seating and art/science garden areas be replaced with concrete paving.  The pea gravel that had been placed  in these areas will be moved to the outdoor classroom located in the wooded section of the property.

• Bernheim CO 28- Added Concrete Plazas and Omission of Gravel.pdf

The Bernheim administrative team requested additional casework storage and a reception desk extension in the administrative office area.  Also requested were some miscellaneous corner guards at soffits to help with maintenance of finishes in corridors.  These requests were reviewed with BCPS Leadership prior to making a recommendation to the Board for approval. 

• Bernheim CO 29- Added Casework.pdf

The Change Order includes costs associated with sanitary and storm piping.  The Change Order Requests include the following:

BEHS- Fine Arts- COR #20- $7,763.11- Replace Existing Sanitary Line from 3rd Floor Hallway at BEHS due to Existing Condition- BEHS Administration requested replacement of the existing sanitary lines that exit Hally #3 due to issues with plumbing back-up in the existing building.

BEHS- Fine Arts- COR #22- RFP-15-Sanitary and Storm Revisions- $17,057.13- An alternate design was provided via RFP 15 to address existing storm and sanitary lines that needed to remain in service that serve the existing BEHS building.  Storm and sanitary piping were unified to offset costs of added work to maintain excavated lines under the new building Pad.

BEHS- Fine Arts- COR #23- Revised Storm Elevations in Rear Courtyard due to Existing Geothermal Lines- $7,526.42- The existing Geothermal Mains that go under the College and Career Center conflict with the new storm lines at the courtyard.  When the existing geothermal mains were excavated, adjustment of storm elevation is required, new piping must be installed to adjust the found conflict. 

BEHS- Fine Arts- COR #24- RFP-16- Added Floor Drains in Area B Mezzanine- $5,765.33- Two floor drains were added in the mezzanine prior to work being installed.  The floor drains were added so that hoses/pipe would not have to be laid across the mezzanine for water heater blowdown and heat pump condensate. Work provided will improve the final result. 

• BEHS- FA CO 15- Plumbing and Storm Revisions.pdf

Per CMTA Mechanical Engineer- There are a number of fire dampers that were not shown on our documents in area A where ducts cross through Fire Walls- this was caught preemptively, and the cost associated with this does not incur any demolition or rework of construction.  Fire Dampers are a code requirement.  

• BEHS- FA- CO 16- Fire Dampers.pdf

Requested for approval is a contract with Trane US, for Bid Package #3- Controls for the North Bullitt Field House.  

• Contract- Bid Package #3- North Bullitt Field House Controls with Trane US.pdf

Requested for approval is the BG-1 project application for Phase 3 Athletics, Field Houses BCHS and BEHS.  The total projected cost for the project is $42,455,000. This project will be funded through a bond sale. 

• Initial BG-1 Phase 3 Athletics, Field Houses BCHS and BEHS.pdf

Recommended is S & ME, Inc, to provide special inspection services for the soil, concrete, and steel inspections for the Phase II Athletics Project.  S&ME, provided the second lowest cost proposal.  The project's Structural Engineer, Brown + Kubican, has reviewed the submitted proposal and recommends S&ME based on based experience.  Request for Proposals were issued to three (3) companies and three (3) proposals were provided as listed below:

1) S&ME, Inc. $113,411 (Lump Sum Fee)

2) ECS Southeast, LLP $111,300 (Lump Sum Fee)

3) Consulting Services, Inc (CSI) $175,00 (Lump Sum Fee)

The post-bid BG-1 included an estimated cost of $300,000 for special inspections by a third-party agency.  Please Note, CSI wasd engaged on an hourly basis to provide special inspections services since the Award of Contract to Calhoun Construction Services on 7/29/2024.  As of October 1st, hourly services with CSI will end and S&ME's lump sum proposal for Special Inspection services will be in effect until the end of construction.  Based on a project of this size and scope, Brown + Kubican has typically required steel fabricators to be AIS Certified.  However, Calhoun Construction Services provided a cost savings of $350,000 if a different steel subcontractor was used for the Field House Construction.  To maintain quality of steel work, B+K has asked the Special Inspector to perform these inspections separately at the Fabrication Shop.  The added cost to S&ME proposal was $7,211.00 which is included in the lump sum value listed above. 

• Special Inspection Services- Phase II Athletics.pdf

This Change Order includes site revisions requested and proposed to date at Bullitt Central.  Change Order requests include:

1) COR-01 RFI #3 New Storm Line BCHS- Additional storm pipe was required to connect storm piping to the adjacent storm system on the transportation site.  Contract Unit prices were used to price the added storm.

2) COR-)$ BCHS RFP-3 Civil Revisions- Due to grading and retaining wall elevation conflicts, the ambulance entrance to the baseball field was redesigned to work with the grades- a concrete paving deduct was provided and additional asphalt and grading added.

3) COR-05 BCHS Earthen Swales -RFP-3- Swales were added to the outfields at the Softball and Baseball fields to improve drainage. 

4) COR-07 BCHS Plumbing Fixture Demo - Plumbing demolition was needed to allow for installation of new electrical control panels.  New restrooms are being provided to replace the existing ones per the design.

5) COR-09 BCHS Temp shoring at dugouts- When the quartz top was removed at the softball field dugouts it was discovered the steel post that was the main support at the opening had been cut at the wall, shoring was required that had not been assumed because it was assumed the post could remain in place and support the dugouts that would remain.  

6) COR-10-RFP 03 BCHS- Site Revisions (Sewage Ejector Pump Credit) - A drainage structure was added to support the new softball swale at the new parking lot entrance, and the sewer ejector pump could be omitted relative to sanitary line grades.  This COR includes a credit for the omission of the pump.

Work can commence with trades already on site and avoid the added cost of mobilization and general conditions.  Also, there are credits for Work that will be omitted from the Contract.  Contract Unit Prices were used for tabulation of costs where applicable.

• Phase II Athletics- Baseball Softball Fields- CO 2- Bullitt Central Site Revisions.pdf

Employment records for both the certified and classified personnel for the period of July 2024 through August 2024 are submitted for the Board’s information and inclusion in the minutes of this meeting.

• Grant & Donation BOE Memo for Approval Sept., 2024.pdf

As of July 25, 2022, the Superintendent will oversee all curriculum, textbooks, instructional materials, and student support services per changes in Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS 160.345). The curriculum in each school shall be designed to achieve student capacities established by KRS 158.645 and the school goals established by KRS 158.6451. The curriculum shall comply with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.

In any school administered under the provisions of KRS 160.345, the Superintendent shall determine which curriculum, textbooks, instructional materials, and student support services shall be provided in the school after consulting with the Board, the Principal, and the school council and after a reasonable public review and response period for all stakeholders. The attached documentation provides details on the following. 

• School/Location

• Name of program or department requesting curriculum

• Applicable research and/or evidence-based findings for this curriculum (What Works ClearingHouse, EdReports, etc.)

• Explanation of curriculum materials including purpose, when will be utilized, content area, etc.

• Date of minimum two-week public stakeholder review by staff, parents, and the school community

• Review/approval date by Assistant Superintendent and/or Chief Academic Officer

Approval is requested of curriculum and/or instructional resources for district wide use along with several schools.

• Curriculum Instructional Resources, etc. Approval.pdf

The attached quote is for the purchase of The Art of Education University professional learning platform, which includes supplemental resources specifically designed for art teachers.  This platform offers comprehensive product training and implementation support to enhance the teaching and learning experience in our art programs.  This platform is expected to improve art instruction quality by offering targeted support and resources that align with our educational goals.  Additionally, it provides teachers with the tools to stay current with best practices in art education.  This resource will significantly contribute to the professional development of our art teachers and ultimately improve student outcomes in the arts.  The cost of the platform and professional development around the use of the platform is $3402 and will come from the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment budget.  In addition, this has been reviewed by Dinsmore and Shohl, LLC.  Approval is requested for this agreement.

• The Art of Education University Professional Learning Platform Agreement.pdf

This is our annual KETS (Kentucky Educational Technology Systems) Technology Activity Report.  For school year 23-24, the district spends $4,885,308.03 on technology-related expenses across departments and schools.  Highlights include:

• Student Workstations- $1,181,972.96 (this includes Chromebook purchases/leases, desktops and laptops).
• Faculty and Staff Workstations- $534,317.28
• Administrative and Instructional Software- $1,942,638.49 (this includes iReady, Edgenuity, Naviance, Fastbridge, etc.)
• Classroom Hardware- $579,421.16 (TV's, touchscreen interactive TV's, Chromeboxes, Document cameras, etc)
• People Side of Education- $1,273,754.96 (Director of Technology, Computer Technicians, Digital Learning Coaches, STC's, Access 24 Site Coordinators, etc.)

The attached, detailed report is for review and approval.  Also attached is the approval signature page.  Once approved and signed, Dr. Bacon will email the report and signature page to Scott Kane and Caprice Gay at KDE.

• KETS Technology Activity Report.pdf

We are seeking approval to continue our contract with Qualtrics for the remainder of the 24-25 and into the 25-26 school year.  This platform includes many customizable features for us including building data dashboards, custom forms, digital signature capabilities, surveys, and much more.  Emily Vessels has reviewed this contract as to form and legality.  Please see the accompanying document linked below. 

• Request for Approval- Contract Agreement with Qualtrics.pdf

This is a request for Board approval of the attached Memorandum of Agreements between Bullitt County Public Schools and Transformations LLC, Inc, Lecorgan Counseling Services, Seven Counties, Phoenix Preferred Care, Wellfront, Home of the Innocence, Boys and Girls Haven and Bluegrass Behavioral Health for the 2024-2025 school year.  These agreements outline the roles of the staff of these agencies and Bullitt County Public Schools in providing service to enhance student's educational experiences.  The Bullitt County Public Schools Director of Safe Schools and the Behavior Support Intervention Coach will coordinate efforts with the outside agency's Point of Contact to maximize student success aligned with the terms of this agreement.  These agreements have been reviewed by Eric Farris and Patrick Riley of Dinsmore LLC Legal Counsel.  

• MOA's 2024-2025 Mental Health Community Partners.pdf

Please present this opportunity for the Bullitt County Public Schools to work with B and B Pharmacy at the September 30, 2024 Board meeting.  They will offer the flu vaccination and any other vaccines the employee might request during the month of October.  These services will take place before or after school hours and possibly midday during the lunches at each school campus, central office and bus compound.  Attached you will find the Certificates of Liability Insurance and Memorandum of Agreement.  All have been reviewed and approved by Eric Farris.  

• B & B Pharmacy- Vaccinations.pdf

Bullitt County Public Schools has been invited to partner with the American Group of Innovative Learning Environments (AGILE) Network.  This partnership offers opportunities for BCPS to receive professional development, transferable skills around innovation methods, participatory action research, and grant funding aimed at improving student outcomes. An initial amount of $4,500.00 will be funded upon the execution of this Memorandum of Understand to be used towards the district's continued innovation efforts.  The Memorandum of Understanding has been reviewed by Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP.  Approval is requested for the agreement between BCPS and the AGILE Network. 

• AGILE Network Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

The following agreement is in continuation of the work between the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) and Bullitt County Public Schools.  BCPS has participated in Phase 1 of the ISSG project and took part in a CRPE learning cohort and research study.  CRPE wants to continue with the support of $10,000.00 for BCPS to participate in convening for further participation in this learning cohort.  This has been reviewed by Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP.  Approval is requested for the grant between CRPE and BCPS.

• CRPE Innovative School Systems Grant

The attached renewal agreement outlines continued support for our high school counselors, GSP student applicants, and their families.  This service includes informational sessions, small group assistance and one on one application support.  Before last year, we observed a decline in both the number and quality of applications.  However, with the aid of this service, we achieved a notable success rate last year:  100% of our applicants were accepted, with only 2 being waitlisted. The total cost for the renewal agreement is $10,000.00, which will be funded through the Student Learning Department budget.  This has been reviewed by Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP.  Approval is requested for the attached MOA services and Bullitt County Public Schools.  

• Professional Coaching Services for Governor's Scholars Program (GSP)

The attached agreement is to utilize the Inkwire platform which is a project-based learning tool for teachers and students in creating more learning experiences connected with our instructional vision.  That platform allows teachers to create inquiry based learning through the PBL instructional framework that allows students to curate work samples in multiple formats and modes.  Our schools are already using the tool to help teachers plan more authentic learning and allow students to experience more inquiry-based learning.  The total cost of the agreement is $75,000.00, and will be funded through phase II School System Innovative Fund (SSIF).  This has been reviewed by Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP.  Approval is requested for the renewal of Inkwire, Inc. 

• Inkwire, Inc.

The attached services agreement is to provide virtual professional learning to administrators, instructional coaches, and teachers.  Due to new staff and changes in the assessment platform we use in Grade 6-12, some training is needed to recalibrate and learn about new additions to the resources in the platform.  The total cost of the agreement is $3750 and will be paid through curriculum, instruction and assessment budget with Title II funds as available.  This agreement has been reviewed by Eric Farris, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP.  Approval is requested for the Learning Partners/Educational Learning Solutions for the 20254-2025 school year. 

• Learning Partners Educational Learning Solutions, Inc.

Submitted for approval is an updated Procurement Certification and Procurement Plan for School Nutrition Services for the purchase of all operational necessities for the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Afterschool Snack, and Summer Food Service Programs. The attached plan is the most updated templated prototype provided by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), School and Community Nutrition under the guidance of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).  An amendment has recently been made to this procurement plan, there, I am requesting signatures for the approval of this plan to be adopted beginning September 30, 2024 and remain in effect from this date forward until amended. As KDE and USDA continue to provide regulatory changes, this procedure will stand as a living document and can/will be amended as needed for program compliance and district needs. 

• Amended Procurement Plan for SNS.pdf

The disclosure of Free and Reduced Price Information Agreement permits School Nutrition Services to share eligibility information of students to BCPS employees.  This information is considered highly confidential and can only be made available to those identified in the agreement as having a "need to know" in order to perform their job duties.  Prior to School providing any confidential information, BCPS employees identified in the agreement are required to sign an Employee Affidavit of Nondisclosure which states that they agree to keep all students free and reduced price meal eligibility information confidential.

• Disclosure of Free & Reduced Price Information Agreement.pdf

This is a request to approve the contract for an electronic billboard with Lamar Companies.  This billboard marketing opportunity will be used for promotion and awareness for the Bullitt County Youth Coalition.  The location of this billboard is in North Bullitt County along Preston Highway and is exposed to tens of thousands of residents in Bullitt County.  The funds will be used from the Drug-Free Communities Grant. 

• Electronic Billboard for BCYC Drug-Free Communities Grant.pdf

Please see the attached request to allow a Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) to be created beginning with the 2024-2025 school year at Zoneton Middle School.  

• Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) Zoneton Middle School

This request is to declare as surplus the North Bullitt Baseball scoreboard.  This scoreboard was purchased by the NBHS Booster Club and was taken down as part of the Phase 2 construction of the NBHS Fieldhouse.  At the present time, the scoreboard is stored under the football bleachers in 7 sections.

• Request to Declare Surplus.pdf

Enclosed please find the Revised Annual Pay Scale for FY 2025.  The following are additions/changes to the scales on the attached schedules:

1. Teaching and Learning Apprenticeship Teacher Mentor extra duty needs to be moved to the district-wide supplemental scale- This position is not limited to only high school.
2. Under the supplemental scale- Remove the words "Preschool Partnership Grant" from the School Readiness Community Coach- The district no longer has this grant.  
3. Add the Student Worker Apprenticeship tiered wage levels.
4. Update the Stronger Connection Grant Project Coordinator annual supplement.
5. Add Educator's Rising Sponsor (middle school).

• Revised 2024-2025 Pay Scales.pdf

Roby Elementary is requesting installation of a food pantry on Roby school grounds.  This initiative is a part of their Project Based Learning about neighborhoods and community resources.  Students/staff will partner with the Roby/Nichols Family Resource Coordinator and Church of the Nazarene for this project.  This first grade students and teachers will create building plans and ideas, the Church of the Nazarene will provide installation.  The projected location of the pantry would be near the school's front parking lot, by the current "little library" that has already been built.  I recommend approval of this request. 

• RES Food Pantry.pdf

Old Mill Elementary is requesting to install a new nature playground.  Funding will be provided through the OME PTO.

• Old Mill Elementary Nature Playground Request

Roby Elementary School is requesting to install new playground equipment.  Funding will be through Roby PTA and Roby SAF general account. 

• Roby Elementary School Playground Request.pdf

This request is to install a concrete slab addition, approximately 25' x 25', for the purpose of expanding their playground and installing ADA accessible equipment.  The funding from this project will come from donations and PTSO.  I recommend approval of this request. 

• NES Concrete Slab

• Working Budget-Fiscal Year 2025

Approve the Working Budget Fiscal Year 2025 as requested.

Order #2024-233 - Motion Passed:  Approve the Working Budget Fiscal Year 2025 as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Please see the attached 2024-2025 Athletic Handbook for Bullitt County Public Schools.  

• 2024-2025 Athletic Handbook

Approve the 2024-2025 Athletic Handbook as requested.

Order #2024-234 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2024-2025 Athletic Handbook as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

Requests for Early Graduation

BCHS, SSID# 2120169071

BCHS, SSID# 2120161513

BCHS, SSID# 2120575718

BCHS, SSID# 2120960915

BCHS, SSID# 2120223428

BCHS, SSID# 2120120155

BCHS, SSID# 2120161524

BCHS, SSID# 2120152199

BCHS, SSID# 2120081042

Approve Early Graduation requests as recommended.

Order #2024-235 - Motion Passed:  Approve Early Graduation requests as recommended. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

James Slaven, principal at Cedar Grove Elementary School, requests to add an extra-duty position of "mentor teacher" to the school's staffing.  This additional duty assignment will allow up to 6 seasoned teachers to pair with new teachers for mentoring and support for the 2024-2025 school year.  The pay will be $1,000 stipend per mentor, funding with Title 1 Funds. 

• Stipend for in-house mentor teachers at Cedar Grove ES.pdf

Approve request for stipend for in-house mentor teachers at CGES.

Order #2024-236 - Motion Passed:  Approve request for stipend for in-house mentor teachers at CGES. passed with a motion by Dr. Matt Mooney and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Tonya Holt, principal at Overdale Elementary Schools, requests to hire a two hour per day, 140 ESS Instructional Assistant.  The IA will support students based on identified gaps in reading and math.  Funding will come from Extended School Services (ESS) Funds. 

• Overdale Elementary- 2 hour ESS IA position.pdf

Approve 2 hour ESS IA position as requested.

Order #2024-237 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2 hour ESS IA position as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Mr. Dominic McCamish, Principal of Specialized Programs, is requesting to increase the extended days of the Assistant Principal from ten (10) to twenty-three (23) for the 2024-2025 school year.  This addition of extended days would be consistent with the other high school assistant principals and would allow the administration at BAC/Riverview/SM to continue to support the needs of each of their students.  GMA (Title 1 Part D Subpart 2) funds will be utilized to pay for the additional extended days. 

• Request to Increase AP Extended Days.pdf

Approve request to increase AP extended days.

Order #2024-238 - Motion Passed:  Approve request to increase AP extended days. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Lesley Chadwell, principal of Zoneton Middle School, is requesting to add a Bilingual Instructional Assistant to the school's staffing for the 2024-2025 school year.  This position will support the 41 EL students attending the school.  Funding will come from the schools Title I allocation.

• Request for Bilingual IA for ZMS

Approve request for Bilingual IA for Zoneton Middle School.

Order #2024-239 - Motion Passed:  Approve request for Bilingual IA for Zoneton Middle School. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

Leslie Weihe, principal of Mount Washington Elementary School, is requesting that four (4) additional Team Leads be added to the school's allocations for the 2024-2025 school year.  The Team Leads will be responsible for discussing and developing strategies to address each grade level's ongoing needs.  Funding will come from Section 6 funds. 

• Request for Four (4) Additional Team Leads @ MWES

Approve request for four additional Team Leads for Mt. Washington Elementary School.

Order #2024-240 - Motion Passed:  Approve request for four additional Team Leads for Mt. Washington Elementary School. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

I am requesting permission to purchase a total of six (6) school buses for the 2025-2026 school year.  Six 72 passenger buses with air conditioning and a luggage compartment.  All of the buses will have Cummins 6.7 diesel engines. 

72 Passenger Type C School Bus      $137,700.00 x 6 = $826,200.00

Air Conditioning                              $ 10,991.00 x 6 =     65,946.00

Tinted Windows                              $      730.00 x 6 =       4,380.00

100 Gallon Fuel Tank                       $      667.00 x 6 =       4,002.00

Luggage box                                   $   1,182.00 x 6 =       7,092.00

Radio AM/FM/PA                              $      554.00 x 6 =       3,324.00

Driver's Dome w/switch                    $        52.00 x 6 =          312.00

Continental 16 ply tires                     $      288.00 x 6 =       1,728.00

                                                                  TOTAL        $912,984.00         

• Bus Purchases for 2025-2026.pdf

Approve request for bus purchases for 2025-2026.

Order #2024-241 - Motion Passed:  Approve request for bus purchases for 2025-2026. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

This request is to surplus and sell the BCPS owned property on 2nd Street.  This property neighbors the BCPS Maintenance building at 325 East 2nd Street and is the former Shepherdsville High School.  It is also referred to as 300 East Joe B. Hall Avenue.  This property is in a flood zone; therefore, is unsuitable for future construction.  BCPS currently has a MOA with Greater Bullitt County Youth Football League, which is the sole use of the property.  Bell-Farris conducted an appraisal of the property, determining a value of $224,000 for the 11.2 acres.  The appraisal and plat are attached.  

• Surplus and Sale of Property.pdf

Approve the request to surplus and sell the property.

Order #2024-242 - Motion Passed:  Approve the request to surplus and sell the property. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

This is a request for the Board to approve the amended 2024-2025 school calendar.  Due to the County Clerk commandeering 3 of our schools for Early Voting, we will need to close school on October 31st and November 1st to allow for this to take place without students in the buildings.  

Here are the proposed amendments to the 24-25 school calendar:

• We will make up October 31st on Monday, May 19th
• We will make up November 1st on Tuesday, May 20th
• Closing Day for Staff will be moved to Wednesday, May 21st
• The November 4th Bullitt Day will be moved to Thursday, October 31st
• The PD Day originally scheduled for May 20th will be moved to Friday, November 1st

Please see the proposed 2024-2025 amended school calendar for your approval. 

Approve Calendar Change as requested.

Order #2024-243 - Motion Passed:  Approve Calendar Change as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

1. As authorized by KRS 61.810(1)(K) Meetings which federal or state law specifically require to be conducted in privacy, specifically pursuant to Ky Department of Education regulation.

Recess regular session and enter Executive Session as authorized by: 1. KRS 61.810(1)(k) Meetings which federal or state law specifically require to be conducted in privacy, specifically pursuant to Ky Department of Education regulation.

Order #2024-244 - Motion Passed:  Recess regular session and enter Executive Session as authorized by: 1. KRS 61.810(1)(k) Meetings which federal or state law specifically require to be conducted in privacy, specifically pursuant to Ky Department of Education regulation. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Exit executive session and resume regular session.

Order #2024-245 - Motion Passed:  Exit executive session and resume regular session. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

Adjourn at _:__ p.m.

Order #2024-246 - Motion Passed:  Adjourn at 7:01 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.