Adopt the agenda as presented.

Order #2025-63 - Motion Passed:  Adopt the agenda as presented. passed with a motion by Dallas Harshfield and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

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.

Welcome to the meeting of the Bullitt County Board of Education.  As a reminder, the Board does welcome public comment during their meeting tonight, but in order to speak to the board you must register to do so by listing your name and address and the topic on which you will be speaking. 

All topics should be pertinent to items on tonight’s agenda.  Each speaker will be given an allotted three minutes of time with a tone signifying 30 seconds remaining, and another tone signifying the end of your time.  Please note that there will be no comment from the Board tonight, but the superintendent will make note of any items and follow up as necessary. This now will serve as the final call to register to come forward and address the Board tonight.

• K Dequardo Board Recognition.pdf

It is time for our district's annual drawing of our “I'm In!!" Scholarship for a
single senior from each BCPS high school in the amount of $2,000. If selected, the
graduate will receive $1,000 initially, and $1,000 for continuing their studies for a
second year. The drawing will occur during our April 28th Board of Education
meeting. Students' names were entered into the drawing by simply providing a
copy of their college acceptance letter to their school principal or counselor. Names
could only be entered into the drawing one time.

• I'm In April Board Meeting Memo.pdf

• 2025-04-28 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 _______, 2023, which is available online.

Order #2025-64 - 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 _______, 2023, which is available online. passed with a motion by Marci Hodges and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

• Financial Report Summary

• BALANCE SHEET FOR 2025 9

• Monthly Financial Report-March 2025

• AP CHECK RECONCILIATION REGISTER

• PAID INVOICES REPORT- March 2025

• Permission to solicit a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a pizza program @ high schools .pdf

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• APRIL TRAVEL.Template.2025.xlsx.pdf

March, 24, 2025

April 14, 2025

• April 14, 2025 Minutes of Record.pdf
• March 24, 2025 Minutes of Record

Presented for consent if the Phase 3 Athletics BG-2 and BG-3 documents.  The Bg-2 confirms the materials and systems of the project and the BG-3 defines the probable cost of the project at $47,620,000.00

• Bullitt Central and Bullitt East Physical Science Centers- Schematic Design & Design Development Documentation, BG-2 & BG-3.pdf
• BG 25-145 - BCHS Physical Science Center - Board Review Set - DD - 4-22-2025.pdf
• BG 25-145 - BEHS Physical Science Center - Board Review Set - DD - 4-22-2025.pdf

Documentation includes the BG-4 to proceed with financial and FACPAC close out of Bullitt County Public Schools' Contract with Business Cabling for the Technology Low Voltage Cabling Scope of Work on the new Old Mill Elementary Project (BG-20-142).

• BG-4 Close Out - OMES (BG20-142)- BP3- Business Cabling.pdf

BCPS Facilities requests additional netting material at the backstops next to the dugouts to close the gap between the netting and building.  This was done to avoid the risk of a ball passing through the gap and possibly hitting spectators. 

• Baseball Softball - Turf COOP - CO 05 - Netting Additions at Dugout Sides.pdf

A sewage ejector pump is recommended at the physical science center annex building to pump sanitary waste from the new facility to an existing sanitary manhole that is at a higher elevation than the buildings finished floor.  This recommendation is the result of revising the site sanitary routing to avoid conflict with existing site utilities (the geothermal well field) and primary electrical lines already installed.  The pump inside the building will mitigate the need for a separate site lift station that would have required additional equipment and site power.  

• North Bullitt Physical Science Center- CO 06 - Added Sewage Ejector Pump.pdf

At each site, the code enforcement officials required additional temporary fencing, and bollards prior to the first baseball and softball games.  This work was required before the inspector would issue the certificate of occupancy that allowed games to be played as originally scheduled.  Additionally, Calhoun maintained temporary restroom facilities.

Also, the contractor moved four aluminum bleacher banks from Bullitt Central to North Bullitt's tennis courts and Bullitt East's track.  

• Baseball Softball - BP1 - CO 21- All Sites- Bleacher Relocations an Inspector Requests.pdf

Work in the Change Order includes miscellaneous site revisions and credit at the North Bullitt Campus.  Change Order Requests (COR) combined in this change order include the following:

COR 42- Site Sanitary Revision Credit- this credit includes omitted site sanitary work as a result of adding the sewage ejector pump at the annex building.  Work also includes adding site sanitary lines and clean-outs that will serve the septic system tank storage at the baseball/softball complex.

COR 49- Added Straw mats- It was recommended by the site contractor that straw mats or hydroseeding (same cost) be utilized at disturbed site areas with steep slopes to ensure grass would take root and avoid excess erosion.  

COR 50- Detectable warning pavers were added at ramped curb cuts as required by building code.

COR 54- BCPS Facilities requested a French drain system be added to the north side of the tennis court to mitigate erosion and dirt running across the tennis court surface.  

COR 58- Additional concrete was added at the east end of the baseball/softball plaza next to the visitor dugouts to allow for a larger gathering area near the bleachers and move the batting cage closet to the bull pens at the baseball field.  Fencing was shifted to allow access for a turtle cage.

• Baseball Softball - BP1 - CO 22 - North Bullitt - Misc Site Changes and Additions.pdf

BCPS Leadership and BCHS Athletics requested the pitching wall be replaced and that was removed at the baseball field. 

• Baseball Softball - BP1 - CO 23 - Bullitt Central- Pitching Wall.pdf

The existing Baseball Clubhouse was renovated to include a bathroom, interior storage rooms and connection stairs to the new Home dugout.  The connector and restrooms were not yet documented in the original bid documents but an allowance of $100,000 was included in the construction package to account for this request from the baseball coach.  The cost of work exceeded the $100,000 allowance due to the addition of a new metal standing seam roof as well as expanded storage areas.  

This change order also includes two creditrs where COR's were double counted in two separate Change Orders.  COR 30 ands COR 41 are being credited back via this change order.

• Baseball Softball - BP1 - CO 24- Bullitt East - Baseball Clubhouse and Duplication Credits.pdf

Studio Kremer Architects and Buzick Engineering have reviewed the septic design provided by Ray Walls Excavating.  Ray Walls Excavating provided the design and coordinated with Bullitt County's Health Department to obtain a preliminary approved septic system that will serve the North Bullitt Baseball/Softball athletic complex.  Ray Walls Excavating is a Certified Septic system installer as certified by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.  The work for the septic system was broken down in two phases.  Phase 1 was providing the storage tanks and pumps, this work already been installed by Ray Walls Excavating.  Phase 2 is the addition of a lateral field that will connect to the tanks already installed and complete the system as approved by the local health department. 

• Recommendation of Septic Field- Direct PO to Ray Walls Excavating.pdf

Alyson Loudermilk-Teacher-Bernheim Middle-Ms. Loudermilk is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 26th, 2025 through May 16th, 2025 for a total of 232 hours without pay. 

Chad Laswell-Teacher-North Bullitt High-Mr. Laswell is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 3rd, 2025 through March 14th, 2025 for a total of 72.5 hours without pay. 

Kristin Hawkins-Teacher-North Bullitt High-Ms. Hawkins is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 21st, 2025 for a total of  7.25 hours without pay. 

Heather McDaniel-Instructional Assistant-Ms. McDaniel is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 19th, 2025, April 30th, 2025 and May 21st, 2025  for a total of 19.5  hours without pay. 

Rhonda Davis-Cook/Baker-Ms. Davis is requesting leaves without pay for the date of March 13, 2025 through May 30th, 2025 for a total of 46.60 days without pay. 

Christy Hardin-YSC Coordinator-Ms. Hardin is requesting leave without pay for the days of March 7th, 2025 through April 15, 2025 for a total of 27 days without pay. 

Laura Buley-Lunchroom Monitor-Ms. Buley is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 7th, 2025 for a total of 1.5 hours without pay. 

Elecia Daily-Lunchroom Monitor-Ms. Daily is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 14th, 2025 for a total of 1.5 hours without pay. 

Kathy Howard-Lunchroom Monitor-Ms. Howard is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 12th, 2025 for a total of 1.75 hours without pay. 

Kelsey Richie-Lunchroom Monitor-Ms. Richie is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 5th, 2025 for a total of 1 hour without pay. 

Stephanie Thomas-Lunchroom Monitor-Ms. Thomas is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 4th, 2025 for a total of 1.75 hours without pay. 

Rachel Finefrock-Teacher-Ms. Finefrock is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 27th, 2025 through June 1st, 2025 for a total of 45.58 days without pay. 

Savannah Wantye-Teacher-Ms. Wantye is requesting leave without pay for the dates of April 30th, 2025 through June 2nd, 2025 for a total of 22 days without pay. 

Daricka Shoulders-Instructional Assistant-Ms. Shoulders is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 20th, 2025 for a total of 6.5 hours without pay. 

Samantha Lester-Volunteer Coordinator-Ms. Lester is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 19th, 2025 for a total of 3 hours without pay. 

Richard Ford-Custodian-Mr. Ford is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 24th, 2025 and March 28th, 2025 through May 19th, 2025 for a total of 38.29 days without pay. 

Kaitlyn Moore-Lunchroom Monitor-Lebanon Junction Elementary-Ms. Moore is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 24th, 2025 and March 25th, 2025 for a total of 2 hours without pay. 

Abigail Scott-Lunchroom Monitor-Old Mill Elementary-Ms. Scott is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 24th, 2025 for a total of 1 hour without pay. 

Stephanie Thomas-Monitor-Cedar Grove Elementary-Ms. Thomas is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 21st, 2025 for a total of 1.75 hours without pay. 

Britney Casey-Monitor-Mount Washington Elementary-Ms. Casey is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 26th, 2025, March 27th, 2025 and March 28th, 2025 for a total of 6 hours without pay. 

Leslie Cook-Monitor-Crossroads Elementary-Ms. Cook is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 26th, 2025 for a total of 2 hours without pay. 

Elecia Daily-Monitor-Freedom Elementary-Ms. Daily is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 19th, 2025 and March 28th, 2025 for a total of 3 hours without pay. 

Kathy Howard-Monitor-Roby Elementary-Ms. Howard is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 25, 2025 for a total of 1.75 hours without pay. 

Tanda Brown-Volunteer Coordinator-Pleasant Grove Elementary-Ms. Brown is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 4th, 2025 for a total of 3 hours without pay. 

Jenna Blain-Teacher-Pleasant Grove Elementary-Ms. Blain is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 14th, 2025 for a total of 1 day without pay. 

Lynn Frye-Cook/Baker-Bernheim Middle-Ms. Frye is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 18th, 2025, March 19th, 2025, March 20th, 2025 and March 21st, 2025 for a total of 19.84 hours without pay. 

Patricia Dudley-Cook/Baker-Mount Washington Elementary-Ms. Dudley is requesting leave without pay for the dates of April 15th, 2025 through May 9th, 2025 for a total of 72 hours without pay. 

Marcie Scott-Instructional Assistance-North Bullitt High-Ms. Scott is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 13th, 2025 and March 14th, 2025 for a total of 6.28 hours without pay. 

Alexandria Legrand-Counselor-Freedom Elementary-Ms. Legrand is requesting leave without pay for the dates of April 08, 2025 through May 9th, 2025 for a total of 168 hours and 3 minutes without pay. 

Wendy Crocker-Transportation Manager-Transportation-Ms. Crocker is requesting leave without pay for the date of April 2nd, 2025 for a total of .28 days without pay. 

Jennifer Linder-Bus Driver-Transportation-Ms. Linder is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 26th, 2025 and March 27th, 2025 for a total of 12.31 hours without pay. 

Tonya Anderson-Instructional Assistant-Bullitt Central High-Ms. Anderson is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 24th, 2025 through March 28th, 2025 for a total of  31.25 hours without pay. 

Muri Potts-Teacher-Roby Elementary-Ms. Potts is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 17th, 2025 and May 8th, 2025 through May 16th, 2025 for a total of 51.38 hours without pay. 

Michelle Crump-Clerical Assistant-Bullitt Central High- Ms. Crump is requesting leave without pay for the dates of May 9th, 2025 through May 28th, 2025 for a total of  97.5 hours without pay. 

Nichole Cavote-Secretary-Transportation-Ms. Cavote is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 19th, 2025 through March 21st, 2025 and March 27th, 2025 for a total of 22 hours without pay. 

Amanda Nalley-Custodian-Lebanon Junction Elementary-Ms. Nalley is requesting leave without pay for the dates of April 7th, 2025 and April 8th, 2025 for a total of 16 hours without pay. 

Hadiatou Diallo-Instructional Assistant-Bullitt Lick Middle-Ms. Diallo is requesting leave without pay for the dates of April 2nd, 2025 through June 2nd, 2025 for a total of 234 hours and 7 minutes without pay. 

James Hogan-Bus Driver-Transportation-Mr. Hogan is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 26th, 2025 through March 28th, 2025 for a total of 18.5 hours without pay.

Employment records for both the certified and classified personnel for the period of  Feb 2025 through March 2025 are submitted for the Board’s information and inclusion in the minutes of this meeting.

Attached please find the application for Emergency Substitute Certification in order to certify substitute teacher positions which may be filled during the 2025-2026 school year.  

I request your approval of this application.  

• Emergency Substitute Certification

Enclosed for your review is the Independent Auditor's Engagement Letter Fiscal Year 2025.  For the past several years, Barnes Dennig has conducted the audit.  I recommend approving the Independent Auditor's Engagement Letter with Barnes Dennig for $63,250 for auditing services for Fiscal Year 2025.  This is the third of three possible renewals.  I request the approval of Barnes Dennig as the district's auditor in accordance to the period of the engagement.  

• 04.2025 Audit Engagement Barnes Dennig.pdf

Enclosed for your review is the Independent Auditor's Contract for Fiscal Year 2025.  For the past several years, Barnes Dennig has conducted the audit.  I recommend approving the Independent Auditor's Contract with Barnes Dennig for $63,250 for auditing services for Fiscal Year 2025.  This is the third of three possible renewals.  I request the approval of Barnes Dennig as the district's auditor in accordance to the period of the engagement and contract.  

• Audit Contract for FY 2025

We have been a member of the Kentucky Chamber since May 2014.  As a member, the district receives member discounts especially with Kentucky Employer's Mutual Insurance (KEMI).  KEMI is the district provider for Workers Compensation Insurance.  The credit amount as a chamber member is 10%.  This is a significant savings on our premium amount.  The membership amount is $2000. This membership offsets the savings discount.  I ask the Board to approve the Kentucky Chamber Membership renewal.  

• 04.2025 Kentucky Chamber Membership Renewal.pdf

Attached you will find the Memorandum of Agreement with the Kentucky Department of Education for the FY26 Read to Achieve Reading Diagnostic & Intervention Grant for Old Mill Elementary.  The grant is in the amount of $40,000.  This grant allows for the purchase of instructional resources in structured literacy for tier two and/or tier three reading instruction that are Highly Qualified Instructional Resources.

At this time, I ask the Board to approve the MOA with KDE for the FY26 Read to Achieve Reading Diagnostic & Intervention Grant.  

• 04.2025 MOA FY26 Read to Achieve Grant Need Signature.pdf

Attached you will find the Memorandum of Agreement and Contract with the Kentucky Department of Education for reimbursement of a portion of the ATC Principal Salary.  The reimbursement amount for FY 26 will be $84,447. A component of this agreement is for Bullitt County Public Schools to provide a teaching position with the employee remaining under the authority of KDE.  At this time, I ask the Board to approve the MOA and Contract with KDE for the FY26 reimbursement amount for the ATC Principal. 

• 04.2025 MOA BCATC Principal FY26.pdf

Please find attached the 2025-2026 contract between SchooLinks with Bullitt County Public Schools.  SchooLinks is a college and career readiness platform and curriculum.  SchooLinks will provide our district with what we need related to meeting ILP requirements, connecting to Common App for college admissions, and will support our students in learning about their interest and passions for future careers.  

This contract has been reviewed by Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP.  

• Schoolinks Contract 25-26.pdf

The attached agreement is between Bullitt County Public Schools and Imagine Learning for the 2025-2026 school year regarding the renewal of the Edgenuity software (grades 6-12) with enhanced specialized CTE Courses (grades 9-12).  The renewal cost will be $169,424.80 funded through the Student Learning Department budget.  Approval is requested for the renewal of the Imagine Learning Contract.  This renewal has been reviewed by Dinsmore & Shohl, Inc. 

• Edgenuity 25-26.pdf

Requested is renewal of the continuation agreement with Trane for water treatment service.  This service is for treatment of our HVAC geothermal loops at 17 different schools.

• Trane Annual Water Treatment Renewal.pdf

The request is to participate in LG7E's Business Demand Response Program.  This program provides a customized energy-reduction plan at no additional cost, to help reduce our facility's energy load and earn monetary incentives in return.  Participation in the program can earn back $50 per kW-year and projected savings will be $22,500 annually.  

• LG&E Business Demand Response Program Agreement.pdf

• Waterford Reading Academy Summer 2025 memo (1).pdf
• Waterford 2025 Summer MOU.pdf

Please see the attached contract between Bullitt Central High School and Paroquet Springs Conference Center for the Senior Luncheon on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 12:00 pm- 2:00 pm.

This contract has been reviewed by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP.  

• Bullitt Central High School Senior Luncheon.pdf

Attached is the renewal agreement between Bullitt County Public Schools and Seesaw, a digital learning platform essential for NTI instruction and also used during regular classroom instruction.  This renewal includes the addition of curriculum for EL students in grades K-5, providing multilingual learners opportunities to practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening within the context of Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts.  The curriculum aligns with WIDA standards and supports our district's EL instructional model.  The total cost is $35,975.00 and will be funded through Title Iv, Title III and SLD budgets.  The contract has been reviewed by Dinsmore and Shohl, Inc.

• Seesaw Renewal Agreement.pdf

This is a request for Board approval of the attached Memorandum of Agreement between Bullitt County Public Schools and Astra Behavioral Health LLC.  This agreement will improve outcomes for elementary students and increase student engagement, and improve academic performance for all students.  

• Astra Agreement
• Astra Behavioral Health Memo.pdf

Attache is a contract with Paroquet Springs Conference Centre to host a job fair for high school seniors.  The total cost is $300.00 and will be funded through the SLD budget.  The contract has been reviewed by Dinsmore and Shohl, Inc. 

• Paroquet Springs and Job Fair.pdf

• 2025-04-21 NCERT Agreement

KDE’s Office of Educational Technology has paid for Infinite Campus Online Registration and
Campus Learning Management System for all KY K-12 school districts with federal funding.
With the recent cut of federal funds, OET is no longer able to fund Online Registration or
Campus Learning for the school districts. The current funding will end on June 30, 2025.
Kentucky school districts that want to continue utilizing these premium products will need to pay
for them out of district budgets.

Infinite Campus initially worked with OET to get a reduced price for a Statewide Solution, which
was approximately half the price. To ease the burden for districts, Infinite Campus is extending
the reduced price to individual districts for the 25-26 school year.
We’ve used Online Registration, or OLR, in the district for a few years now, and it’s been very
successful. Campus Learning allows us to work seamlessly with our learning management
platforms, like Google Classroom, to reduce workload on our teachers. Funds have been
allocated to my department from the general fund to pay for these add-ons for the coming year. I
request your approval for both of these so we can continue streamlining our district and school
processes in the coming years.

• Infinite Campus Online Registration & Campus Learning Management

• 25-26 BCPS District Technology Plan.pdf

Recent changes in state and federal regulations require districts to update how we support English Learner (EL) student during state assessments.  In accordance with 703 KAR 5:070 (Inclusion of Special Populations) and 703 KAR 5:080 (Administration Code for Kentucky's Educational Assessment Program), as well as federal laws such as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the use of non-approved translation tools, including Google Translate or the artificial intelligence- based platforms, is strictly prohibited during any state assessment. 

These AI-based tools do not meet the validity, reliability, or security standards required for state assessments and may compromise the accuracy and fairness of results.  To maintain the integrity of the assessment process and ensure compliance, all language interpretation and translation services must be provided by qualified human interpreters.  

All oral language supports must be aligned with each student's individual language needs, clearly documented in the student's Program Services Plan (PSP), and provided by trained individuals who meet the qualifications outlined by the Kentucky Department of Education.  

Implementing these changes will require additional resources, including the hiring and training of qualified interpreters.  However, this is a necessary and important step to ensure that all EL students receive equitable and legally compliant support during assessments.  

Quotes are attached for in-person interpreters. The total cost is $3,870.00 and will be funded through EL and SLD budgets.  The contract has been reviewed by Dinsmore & Shohl, Inc. 

• Changes in KSA testing.pdf

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• _2025 SUMMER CAMPS - 2025 Summer Camp.pdf

I am writing to request that we amend BCPS AP 09.111 AP.21 to reflect our new homeschool procedures
for families that are requesting to homeschool their students.  In an effort to better understand the needs of our families and their desire to homeschool their children, we are developing a google form for families to complete to serve as their Letter of Intent to homeschool their children. We value all our families in Bullitt County and this will allow us to better understand why families decide to homeschool their children vs. keeping them enrolled in Bullitt County Public Schools. I believe that these changes will benefit our students, support our community, and provide more transparency to our district on why families choose to homeschool their children. I request that the Board review and discuss these proposed changes and consider their adoption.

• Draft of Home School A...trtive Procedure for BCPS 09.111 AP
• Memo_ Request for First and Only Readin....pdf

The request is to accept the bid from HB Landscaping for the 2025-2026 school year, with the option of 2 additional years.  The bid is for $9,800.00 a cut. 

• Grass Mowing & Trimming Services Bid 2025-2026.pdf
• Grass Mowing & Trimming Services Bid 2025-2026.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 Approval April 2025.pdf

• Grant & Donation BOE Memo for Approval April 28, 2025 - Google Docs

Leslie Weihe, principal at Mt. Washington Elementary School, requests to add 30 clerical minutes to the school's staffing for the 2025-2026 school year. This addition is needed to ensure front desk coverage throughout the entire school day. Funding will come from the school's SBDM funds.

Attachments: Memo from Principal Weihe 

• MWES 30 Minutes of Clerical Request 2025 2026.pdf

Approve 30 minutes clerical time for MWES as requested.

Order #2025-65 - Motion Passed:  Approve 30 minutes clerical time for MWES as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

Leslie Weihe, principal at Mt. Washington Elementary School, requests to add a 3-hour instructional tutor position to the school's staffing for the 2025-2026 school year. The person in the position will work in a co-teaching setting with teachers and support Tier 2 students in reading and math. Funding will come from the school's SBDM allocation.

Attachments: Memo from Principal Weihe

• 3 Hour Instructional Tutor Request MWES 2025 2026.pdf

Approve 3-hour Instructional Tutor position as requested.

Order #2025-66 - Motion Passed:  Approve 3-hour Instructional Tutor position as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Principal Jason Baragary of Shepherdsville Elementary School requests to utilize SBDM funds to pay for an additional 3.5 clerical hours per day.  This will help staff the office before, during and after the school day.  

• SES Clerical hours 3.5 .pdf

Approve SES clerical hours as requested.

Order #2025-67 - Motion Passed:  Approve SES clerical hours as requested. passed with a motion by Marci Hodges and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Principal Lesley Chadwell of Zoneton Middle School requests to add one (1) clerical hour to the school's staffing for the 2025-2026 school year.  This will be for consistence in the front office for students, parents, and staff.  Funding will come from the Section 6 (SBDM funds).

• ZMS Clerical hour 1.pdf

Approve 1 additional clerical hour for ZMS as requested.

Order #2025-68 - Motion Passed:  Approve 1 additional clerical hour for ZMS as requested. passed with a motion by Dallas Harshfield and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

• Summer Clerical & Custodial Workers.pdf

Approve Summer Clerical and Custodial Workers as recommended.

Order #2025-69 - Motion Passed:  Approve Summer Clerical and Custodial Workers as recommended. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

BCHS Early Graduation Request SSID 2120425416

BCHS Early Graduation Request SSID 2120081096

BCHS Early Graduation Request SSID 2120255487

BCHS Early Graduation Request SSID 2120436697

BCHS Early Graduation Request SSID 2121168849

Approve Early Graduation requests as recommended.

Order #2025-70 - Motion Passed:  Approve Early Graduation requests as recommended. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Marci Hodges.

On April 21, 2025 after several days of open, good-faith negotiating, the parties reached a tentative agreement for the BCEA/BCBOE Contract for 2025.  Eric Farris, Board Attorney, has also been given a copy of said changes for review.  At this time, the contract has been ratified by BCEA and we are seeking the Board's approval of the contract as submitted for the period of 2025-2030. 

Meeting Dates:

January 15, 2025- Initial Meeting

January 30, 2025- Contract Negotiations

February 3, 2025- Contract Negotiations

February 18, 2025-  Contract Negotiations

February 27, 2025- Contract Negotiations

March 18, 2025-  Contract Negotiations

April 10, 2025-  Contract Negotiations

April 21, 2025-  Contract Negotiations (TENTATIVE Agreement)

BCBOE Negotiating Team                                          BCEA Negotiating Team

Troy Wood, Chief Operating Officer                                 Kimberly Ludwig, BCEA President

Daniel Mullins, Principal                                                 Doug Osborne, Teacher

Leslie Chadwell, Principal                                               Dr. Eden Gabbard, Teacher

Kristi Lynch, Principal                                                     Melisaa Hopkins, Teacher

Nial Neal, Board Member                                                Terri Masterson, KEA/BCEA Rep.

• 2025-2030 BCEA BCBOE Contract.pdf

Approve 2025-2030 BCEA/BCBOE Contract as recommended.

Order #2025-71 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2025-2030 BCEA/BCBOE Contract as recommended. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

1. As authorized by KRS 61.810(1)(c) to discuss pending litigation due to the sensitive nature of the matter and strategy to be discussed with counsel.

Recess regular session and enter Executive Session as authorized by: 1. KRS 61.810(1)(c) - pending litigation;

Order #2025-72 - Motion Passed:  Recess regular session and enter Executive Session as authorized by: 1. KRS 61.810(1)(c) - pending litigation; passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

Exit executive session and resume regular session.

Order #2025-73 - Motion Passed:  Exit executive session and resume regular session. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Marci Hodges.

Adjourn at _:__ p.m.

Order #2025-74 - Motion Passed:  Adjourn at _:__ p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Dallas Harshfield.