Adopt the agenda as presented.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Adopt the agenda as presented. passed with a motion by Dallas Harshfield 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.

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.

Tonight we are excited to recognize fourteen (14) exceptional BCPS students who have
achieved selection into the prestigious Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and
Mathematics at Morehead State University.

As our district focuses on Moving Forward, these students truly embody the spirit of
innovation, academic excellence, and leadership that we strive to cultivate across Bullitt
County Public Schools. They represent the very best of our district, demonstrating that
our commitment to rigorous student preparation yields extraordinary achievements

• 7_27 Craft Academy (1) (1).pdf

• 7-27 Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Winners.pdf

• BULLITT - 2026-7-27 Board Meeting (1)

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 Friday, July 17, 2026, which is available online.

Order #2026-201 - 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 Friday, July 17, 2026, which is available online. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

• June 2026 Monthly Financial Report Memo.pdf

• June 2026 Balance Sheet Report

• June 2026 Monthly Financial Report.pdf

• June 2026 AP Check Reconciliation

Exterior soffit panels and framing is being recommended at the exterior restroom alcoves at both public restrooms to provide a ceiling in lieu of leaving the area open to the floor slab. I recommend approval of this request.

Bullitt CENTRAL Physical Science Center - Attached paperwork is listed below with action items noted for each:

• BP1 - BCHS PSC - G701-2017 - Change Order 19 - for Board Signature
• BP1 - BCHS PSC - FACPAC - Change Order 19 - Restroom Alcove - for Board Signature
•      - COR-23 BCHS RFP-13 RR Alcove Ceilings - For Board Reference, no action required.

• BCHS PSC - BGB25-145 - CHANGE ORDER #19 - RESTROOM ALCOVE.pdf

• June 2026 Paid Invoice Report

Enclosed is the Revised 2026-27 District Indirect Cost Rate for Bullitt County Board of Education. Indirect costs are expenditures in support of a program that are not directly identifiable to that program. KDE calculates the allowable percentage that may be applied to grants so that districts may be reimbursed for a portion of the support expenses incurred.

The non-restricted rate applies to the School Food Service program. The restricted rate may be applied to other grants, such as Title I, that exclude expenses for district administrative support. Each local board of education must approve to recover indirect costs. Effective July I, 2026, the new indirect cost rates will be applied.

The rates are as follows:

Non-Restricted Indirect Cost Rate 10.67%

Restricted Indirect Cost Rate 2.06%

I ask that indirect costs rates as provided by KDE be approved.

• 07.2026 Revised Indirect Cost Rates.pdf

At this time, I request the Board to approve soliciting the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase of a district bucket truck. This purchase will replace the surplused bucket truck.  

• BUCKET TRUCK REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.pdf

Attached is the Request for Proposal (RFP) tabulation for Occupational Health Services. The proposal opening date and time was July 15, 2026, at 1:00 pm. Of the tw? proposals received, both met the specifications outlined in our proposal request; however, one group received a higher score on the published evaluation criteria. This proposal was submitted by UofL Physicians located at 1707 Cedar Grove Road, Suite 15, Shepherdsville, KY 40165.

The recommendation is to award the Occupational Health Services contract to U of L Physicians.

Attachment: RFP Summative Tabulation Report

• RFP for Occupational Health Services.pdf

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

• TripsWaitingApproval

• June 15, 2026 Minutes of Record

The local building code official is requiring changes to the exiting plan of the football locker
room. These changes include signage describing occupancy limits and door hardware revisions
at the Football Locker Room. This is a local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) requirement to
obtain a final Certificate of Occupancy.

I recommend approval of this request.

Attached paperwork is listed below with action items noted for each:

• G701-2017_Change Order 40 - NBHS PSC - for Board Signature

• BP2 - FACPAC - Change Order 40 - Football Locker Room Revisions - for Board
  Signature 
• -  COR-60 NBHS RFP-24 FB Locker Signs - For Board Reference, no action
  required.
• -  COR-61 NBHS RFP-25 FB Locker Door Hardware - For Board Reference, no
  action required.

• NBHS PSC - BG 24-192 - CHANGE ORDER #40 - FOOTBALL LOCKER ROOM REVISIONS (1)

This Change Order includes the provision of a transfer duct at the exhaust line to step down the size where required as well as additional duct offsets to route ductwork through existing installed systems. Work can happen in sequence with scheduled construction activities and avoid delays.

I recommend approval of this request.

Attached paperwork is listed below with action items noted for each:

• G701-2017_Change Order 41 - NBHS PSC - for Board Signature
• BP2 - FACPAC - Change Order 41 - Duct Revisions - for Board Signature
•       COR-62 NBHS RFP-22.1 Ductwork added scope - For Board Reference, no action required. 

• NBHS PSC - BG 24-192 - CHANGE ORDER #41 - NORTH TRANSFER DUCT (1).pdf

BCPS Facilities requested the addition of water line and exterior water yard hydrant to serve the stadium grandstands.

I recommend approval of this request.

Bullitt Central Physical Science Center- Attached paperwork is listed below with action items noted for each:

• BP1- BCHS PSC - G701-2017 CO# 18 - for Board Signature
• BP1- BCHS PSC - FACPAC CO# 18 - Exterior Water line - for Board Signature 
•      COR-21 BCHS RFP-10 Exterior Water Line Hydrant- for Board reference, no action required. 

• BCHS PSC - BG 25-145 - CHANGE ORDER #18 - EXTERIOR WATER LINES.pdf

BCPS Leadership requested the masonry opening meant for a bell be enclosed with brick.

I recommend approval of this request.

Bullitt CENTRAL Physical Science Center - Attached paperwork is listed below with action items noted for each:

• BP1 - BCHS PSC - G701-2017 - Change Order 20 - for Board Signature
• BP1 - BCHS PSC - FACPAC - Change Order 20 - Bell Tower Modifications - for Board Signature
•       -COR-21 BCHS ASI #11 Bell Tower Revisions - For Board Reference, no action require

• BCHS PSC - BG 25-245 - CHANGE ORDER #20 - BELL TOWER MODIFICATIONS.pdf

Exterior soffit panels and framing is being recommended at the exterior restroom alcoves at both public restrooms to provide a ceiling in lieu of leaving the area open to the floor slab.

I recommend approval of this request.

Bullitt EAST Physical Science Center - Attached paperwork is listed below with action items noted for each:

• BP1 - BEHS PSC - G701-2017 - Change Order 19 - for Board Signature
• BP1 - BEHS PSC - FACPAC - Change Order 19 - Restroom Alcoves Signature  for Board
•        COR-23 BEHS RFP-13 RR Alcove Ceilings - For Board Reference, no action required.

• BEHS PSC - BG 25-145 - CHSNGE ORDER #19 - RESTROOM ALCOVE.pdf

BCPS Leadership requested the masonry opening meant for a bell be enclosed with brick.

I recommend approval of this request.

Bullitt EAST Physical Science Center - Attached paperwork is listed helow with action items noted for each:

• BP1 - BEHS PSC - G701-2017 - Change Order 20 - for Board Signature
• BP1 - BEHS PSC - FACPAC - Change Order 20 - Bell Tower Modifications - for Board Signature
•                         COR-22 BEHS ASI #11 Bell Tower Revisions - for Board Reference, no action required.

• BEHS PSC - BG 25-145 - CHANGE ORDER #20 - BELL TOWER MODIFICATIONS.pdf

• BEHS - BG-23-050 - KEDC - Additional Clocks

The proposal shows upgrades for Trane Controls for HVAC systems at the following schools: Bullitt Central, Bullitt East, North Bullitt, Riverview, Bullitt Lick and Zoneton Middle.

This will offer BAS Modernization to Current Trane Trace Controls Technology, Enhanced Cybersecurity and IT Support, and Remote Access from anywhere on the Worldwide Web. This will help us meet the requirements of the Energy Savings contract that is in place with Trane.

This project is being proposed through the Omnia Partners cooperative purchasing agreement. The cost of this proposal is $279,227.00 and will be paid for with the Maintenance Department.

The proposal has been reviewed by Emily Wade, Bullitt County Public Schools Attorney. I recommend approval of this request.

Attached paperwork is listed below: Trane Controls Proposal

• Trane Controls Upgrade.pdf

Contract Reconciliation for Audio Enhancement

I recommend approval for this request.  

Attached paperwork is listed below with the action items for each

• FACPAC Contract Change Order Form for signature

• BG 23-051 BERNHEIM MIDDLE SCHOOL - CONTRACT RECONCILIATION (1).pdf

Attached please find the initial BG-1 for the Trane HVAC Controls Phase 1 project. I ask the initial BG-1 for this project to be approved. Attachment FACPAC Revised BG-1 (27-052) 

• TRANE HVAC CONTROLS PHASE 1.pdf

Please recommend to the Board at the June 15th, 2026  meeting the approval for the following requests for unpaid leave of absences.

Olivia Hurley-Bus Driver-Transportation-Ms. Hurley is requesting leave without pay for the date of 05/21/2026 for a total of 3.50 hours without pay. 

Karen Weaver-Finance-Central Office-Ms. Weaver is requesting leave without pay for the dates of 05/20/2026, 05/26/2026, 05/29/2026, 05/15/2026, 06/18/2026 and 06/25/2026  for a total of 30.37 hours without pay. 

Elizabeth Norris-Receptionist-Central Office-Ms. Norris is requesting leave without pay for the dates of 05/27/2026, 05/28/2026 and 05/29/2026 for a total of 24 hours without pay. 

Lea Bentley-Monitor-Freedom Elementary-Ms. Bentley is requesting leave without pay for the dates of 05/21/2026 and 05/22/2026 for a total of 1.5 hours without pay. 

Laura Buley-Lunchroom Monitor-Pleasant Grove Elementary-Ms. Buley is requesting leave without pay for the date of 05/27/2026 for a total of 1.50 hours without pay. 

Leslie Cook-Lunchroom Monitor-Crossroads Elementary-Ms. Cook is requesting leave without pay for the date of 05/19/2026 for a total of 2 hours without pay. 

Amanda Frantz-Lunchroom Monitor-Mount Washington Middle-Ms. Frantz is requesting leave without pay for the date of 05/21/2026 for a total of 2 hours without pay. 

Jevonna Mason-Custodian-Old Mill Elementary-Ms. Mason is requesting leave without pay for the date of 06/09/2026 for a total of 4 hours without pay. 

Elizabeth Norris-Receptionist-Central Office-Ms. Norris is requesting leave without pay for the date of 06/09/2026 for a total of 8 hours without pay. 

Employment records for both the certified and classified personnel for the period of May 2026 through June 2026 are submitted for the Board’s information and inclusion in the minutes of this meeting.

Requesting the Board’s approval to Surplus the Nichols Elementary property at 10665 Highway 44 West, West Point, KY 40177. The district intends to enter a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Bullitt County Board of Education (Bullitt Co School Dist Finance Corp) and the Bullitt County Fiscal Court. The property must be surplused to proceed with the agreement.

• Memo_ Surplus of Nichols Elementary Property.pdf

Attached please find the BG-a for the Nichols Elementary Property Disposition.  I ask the BG-1 for this disposition be approved.

Attachment:

• FACPAC BG-1 (Project 27-059)

• 07.2026 Nichols Elementary BG 1 27.059

Please present this opportunity for the Bullitt County Public Schools to work with B and B Pharmacy at the July 2026 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 at midday during lunch, 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 Contract for Vaccinations 26-27 SY.pdf

The attached services agreement is between Bullitt County Public Schools and Right at School, LLC, which will begin the 2026-2027 school year to provide before, after, and summer break care for BCPS students and families at BCPS elementary schools. This agreement has been reviewed by Dinsmore, board attorney.

Attachment: • BCPS & Right at School, LLC Agreement

• Right at School BCPS Agreement 26-27.pdf

Attached, you will find a MOA between Bullitt County Emergency Medical Services and Bullitt County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year. Bullitt County Emergency Medical Services and Bullitt County Board of Education propose a clinical experience while participating in the EMT dual credit program through JCTC for the 2026-2027 academic year.

• Bullitt County Emergency Medical Services understands that classes and all coursework will be facilitated by JCTC and BCPS for qualified students.
• Bullitt County Emergency Medical Services will designate an appropriate liaison.
• Bullitt County Emergency Medical Services will serve as a laboratory in which students may be assigned for clinical experiences.
• Bullitt County Emergency Medical Services will retain full responsibility and liability for the care of patients.
• Students will not be allowed to operate an EMS vehicle.
• Bullitt County Emergency Medical Services will provide personal protective equipment to students
• Bullitt County Emergency Medical Services will provide liability insurance coverage with minimum limits of one (1) million dollars and naming BCPS as a certificate holder on each policy form.

This MOA has been reviewed by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. Please place this request for approval on the July board agenda.

• EMS MOA 2026-2027.pdf

Please present this opportunity for the Bullitt County Public Schools to work with the American Red Cross. Blood drives will occur throughout the district during the 2026-2027 school year and sponsor groups or individual students, such as those within the Allied Health program will advertise and assist the drives.

Attached you will find the Memorandum of Understanding and Certificate of Liability Insurance. These agreements are automatically renewable; however, on legal advice, steps will be taken each year to confirm the arrangement. The Certificate of Liability Insurance was reviewed and accepted by Emily Wade and Eric Farris. 

• MOU, Red Cross Blood Drives for 26-27 SY.pdf

Attached is the contract between JCTC and BCPS for the continued administration of the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment (KPA).  Through this agreement, JCTC will host study sessions and facilitate the exam to assist the district in recruiting qualified Instructional Assistants and Special Education Instructional Health Assistants.  

Attachment:  JCTC Contract

• JCTC Contract Renewal for KPA.pdf

Attached, you will find a MOA between the Jefferson Community and Technical College and Bullitt County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year. The purpose of this agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions for awarding dual credit to Bullitt County students who are enrolled in Dual Credit Courses within the high school setting or ona JCTC Campus.

Junior and Senior Dual Credit students will be eligible for the Kentucky Dual Credit Scholarship for two successfully completed dual credit courses by graduation. Above the Kentucky Dual Credit Scholarship, students signed up for a Dual Credit class will not be charged anything more than the dual credit tuition rate per credit hour set by HB 206.

Dual Credit students are responsible for the cost of textbooks, digital texts, workbooks and/or other expendable items.

If a student is unsuccessful in a Dual Credit Course that was covered by the Kentucky Dual Credit Scholarship, 50% of their tuition is required to be returned to KHEAA. JCTC will return the cost. BCPS will be responsible for the cost if the scholarship course was taught by JCTC instructors and will reimburse JCTC.

Per statute, all Dual Credit students are required to complete a 30-minute college success counseling session. This will be completed by high school personnel and each student will sign a verification form.

All JCTC fees for Dual Credit students will be waived. This contract has been reviewed by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. Please place this request for approval on the July board agenda. 

• JCTC MOA 2026-2027.pdf

Please see the attached contract between North Bullitt High School and The Henry Clay for their Junior/Senior Prom on Saturday, April 24, 2027. This contact has been reviewed by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. Please approve this contract at the July Board Meeting.

• NBHS Prom 2026-2027.pdf

Attached for the Board's approval is the Real Estate Purchase & Sales Agreement between the Bullitt County Board of Education and Bullitt County Fiscal Court.  This agreement is for the sale of the property at 10665 Highway 44 West.  

This agreement has been reviewed by Board Attorney, Dinsmore & Shohl, Pllc.

Attachments:  

Real Estate Purchase & Sales Agreement

• Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement (1)

• OVEC Special Ed Contract.pdf

Please find attached the agreement between KentuckianaWorks and Bullitt County Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year. KentuckianaWorks and BCPS will collaborate to identify and connect employers with high graduates, assisting in job placement through a project known as "After the Tassel". This agreement has been reviewed by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. Please place this agreement for approval on the July board agenda.

• Kentuckiana Works MOA 2026-2027.pdf

Gallagher has provided voluntary student accident insurance plan renewal information which is attached. This program is underwritten by Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company. The rates are included for your review. The effective dates of coverage will be August 12, 2026 through August 2027. This insurance is not paid by the Board of Education. It is provided as a service to our students and parents. The options include: 1) School Time Only; 2) 24-Hour coverage; and 3) Football Only coverage.

I ask that Gallagher be approved as the provider for the voluntary student accident insurance plan for the upcoming school year.

• 07.2026 Voluntary Student Accident Insurance.pdf

A request for proposal was solicited for elementary and middle school yearbooks for fiscal year 2024. Jostens was selected as the vendor for the elementary and middle school yearbooks. The original contract covered fiscal year 2024 with the option to renew for three additional one-year period, if agreeable by both parties.

I ask the district renew the contract for fiscal year 2027.

• 07.2026 Elementary and Middle School Yearbooks.pdf

I ask for permission to continue using Apple iOS and Mac OS device management software, Jamf. This software has helped us refine our inventory efforts and reduce waste for these devices. Coupled with the Apple School Manager software, Jamf has made it possible to manage devices properly and allocate appropriate apps to staff, teachers, and student devices.

Currently, we have a combination of 1,094 MacOS and iOS devices in our district. This number varies, but it has increased recently. The quote is for 1500 devices, which provides us with a sufficient buffer for incoming devices.

We will be increasing our number of MacOS devices this school year and will need to continue purchasing licenses for management throughout this year. The quote is attached

• Jamf Renewal Memo 2026-combined.pdf

Please see the attached agreement between Bullitt East High School and Adidas and H&W Dukes for the 2026-2027 school year. This contact has been reviewed by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP.

Please approve this contract at the July Board Meeting. 

• H & W Dukes Agreement with BEHS 26-27.pdf

• GoGuardian Teacher Renewal 2026 (1)-combined.pdf

This MOU establishes a collaborative partnership between Bullitt County Public Schools (BCPS) and Boom Kentucky, Inc. to deliver an entrepreneurship curriculum for students, with shared goals of career readiness, youth retention, and local economic vitality. The program includes a High School Program focused on developing a minimum viable product and culminating in a Pitch Day submission and a middle school program with weekly clinics and mentoring, and a District Pitch Event held once per academic year. The term of the MOU is through May 31, 2027. The curriculum will be implemented in all three high schools and two middle schools for the 2026-2027 school year based on input from principals and teachers. The total cost of the program is $40,000 for one academic year, which covers all program components, teacher professional development, and event support. This agreement will be paid through CRPE grant funding.

This MOU has been reviewed and approved by Dinsmore & Shole LLC. Please place this request for approval on the July board agenda.

• Boom Kentucky MOA.pdf

Please find attached an agreement between Bullitt County Public Schools and Snorkl. Snorkl is a platform that allows students to utilize multimodal tools and demonstrates their learning across multiple contents. The platform also incorporates instant AI feedback for students to grow in their speaking and writing skills specifically. This platform will be used with our EL students to help increase speaking and writing skills for our students while also preparing them for the speaking and writing parts of the WIDA ACCESS test. The EL team will primarily use Snorkl and content standards that guide our lessons while also encouraging student voice, engagement, and growth mindset. The total cost of Snorkl is $2,000 and will be paid with the EL.budget... This agreement has been reviewed by Dinsmore & Shole LLC. Please place this request for approval on the July board meeting.

• Snorkl Contract 2026-2027.pdf

This request is for renewal of the SCUTA licensing agreement with zLabs for the
2026–2027 school year. SCUTA is a secure, web-based school counseling
management platform that enables counselors to document services, manage student
caseloads, track interventions, and generate reports that support comprehensive school
counseling programs and data-driven decision-making. The agreement cost is
$9,670.05 which will be paid out of the Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment budget.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved by Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP.
Approval is requested for the SCUTA licensing agreement.

• SCUTA Renewal

Please find the attached contract between North Bullitt High School and
Navigate360. Navigate360 is a PBIS rewards program that is a schoolwide
software platform designed to manage and support Positive Behavior
Interventions and Supports (PBIS) frameworks. Navigate360 allows
educators and administrators to track student behavior, award points for
positive conduct, and manage tiered interventions. Navigate360 costs
$3,771 and will be paid using SBMD funding.

This contract has been reviewed by Dinsmore & Shole LLC. Please place
this request for approval on the July board meeting.

• Navigate360 for NBHS.pdf

• CollegePrep, Inc.pdf

• LEAP Innovations Agreement.pdf

Please find attached the information regarding The DBQ Project. With The DBQ Project, Bullitt County Public Schools will be purchasing Social Studies Curriculum Resources. These resources will be used by our Middle School students. The cost of the printed instructional materials is $28,228 and will be paid through the CIA budget.

This has been reviewed by Dinsmore & Shole LLC. Please place this request for approval on the July board meeting.

• DBQ Project

This is a request for Board Approval to continue partnering with Care Solace to provide care coordination services for BCPS, promoting community access to mental health care and supporting student well-being and learning. Care Solace is designed to work alongside the school’s multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) to help schools triage and accompany student mental health needs and provide a confidential wraparound resource for staff members and families.

I request that the Board approve the administration of this partnership as an additional layer of intervention to provide mental health support for students. Dinsmore LLC has reviewed this agreement.

Thank you so much for your time.

cc: Troy Wood, Chief Operations Officer

• CareSolaceBoardApproval26-27and1other.pdf

Local Legislation Regulation No. 2015-01 requires persons working within food
service establishments (for the purposes of food services) in Bullitt County have
certification as a “Food Handler” or “Food Manager” by the Bullitt County
Health Department. Presented is a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the
Bullitt County Health Department that assures local legislation compliance
while providing a streamlined plan of certification that best fits the needs of our
School Nutrition Services Department. The MOA was drafted by Joe Mills of
Buckman and Farris Law, and reviewed by Eric Farris, Board Counsel.
Included is the MOA that was last updated in June of 2021. The MOA has not
been amended and will remain in effect until further notice. Updated
signatures for SY 26-27 are being requested.

• MOA_BCHD & BCPS_MEMO_26-27_merged (1).pdf

The attached agreement between Bullitt County Public Schools Nutrition
Department and the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC) authorizes
the sale of bulk meals by BCPS to OVEC for Head Start and Early Head Start.
The agreement is a prototype document required by KDE’s School and
Community Nutrition as part of OVEC’s participation in the Child and Adult
Care Food Program (CACFP).

I am requesting approval of the attached CACFP Meal Service Agreement with
OVEC. Please let me know if you need additional information regarding this
request.

• OVEC Agreement_26-27_merged (14).pdf

I am writing to formally request Board approval for a strategic partnership with the Hope Collaborative. This collaboration aims to implement comprehensive mentorship programs across all schools within Bullitt County. The primary objective of this agreement is to integrate dedicated, competent, and consistent adult mentors into the lives of our students. By providing both individual and small-group mentoring activities, we intend to foster significant improvements in students' academic performance and social-emotional development.

Furthermore, I recommend the approval of this partnership as it serves as a critical additional layer of intervention. This initiative will bolster our existing mental health support frameworks, ensuring our students have access to the necessary resources for their overall well-being. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Dinsmore legal counsel has reviewed this agreement. 

 cc: Troy Wood, Chief Operations Officer  

• MOU-HopeCollaborative-BCPS-2026-27.docxand1other.pdf

Presented for private review is a new contract for Superintendent, Dr. Jesse Bacon. This new contract will be effective July 1, 2027, and extends through June 30, 2031. It will be made public once both parties have approved the terms. The draft reflects the result of Board discussion, evaluation of the Superintendent, and comparison of terms to districts of similar size and characteristics. This draft complies with 2026 Senate Bill 2, as codified in KRS 157.350, and allows both parties to move forward with continued confidence in an ongoing relationship.

The Bullitt County Public Schools Department of Special Education requests approval of the
attached Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to partner with Options Unlimited, Inc. in providing
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to students with disabilities. This request
extends our current MOA with this agency through the 2026-2027 school year. This MOA has
been reviewed and approved by Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP.

• August 2026 Board Memo MOA Options Unlimited.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.

• BCPS Curriculum July, 2026

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• Donations & Grants July 2027 BOE Memo

The BCPS 2026-2027 Certified Evaluation Plan is attached for your approval. There are no new state mandates for the upcoming school year; updates are limited to calendar dates. The CEP was sent to the 50/50 Committee for review, and Mr. Todd Davis, Director of the Educator Licensure and Quality Division, has confirmed that no additional state-level approval is required.

• Certified Evaluation Plan 2026 2027.pdf

Enclosed please find the Revised Annual Pay Scales for FY 2027. The following changes are reflected in the revision:

• The SHINE Grant: The name Behavioral Health Administrator was renamed SHINE Grant Coordinator. This title change was approved at the 06/18/2026 meeting. Also, a column was added to reflect a Bachelor's Degree not just a Master's Degree.
• Under Other Support Positions--The Behavioral Health Administrator (SHINE KY Grant) was rebranded to be called the SHINE Grant Coordinator.
• Positive Behavior Intervention Coach was rebranded to be called Behavior Systems Specialist (change under High School Extra Duty, Middle School Extra Duty, and Elementary School Extra Duty). The rebrand was approved at the 06/18/2026 meeting.
• Rename the Alternative School Principal to Principal of Specialized Programs

I recommend that you approve the revised 2026-27 pay scales.

Approval is requested for the 2026–2027 Employee Handbook. In addition to standard updates for dates and administrative personnel, key revisions reviewed and updated by the Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA) include guidelines for student activities, expulsions, weapons, school property use, and traceable communication. Also included are mandatory statements regarding tax dollars and resource funding, legal compliance for appropriate student communication, required training, and employee reporting obligations for felony offenses, prior disciplinary actions to other districts, and abusive conduct between staff.

Attachment: BCPS 2026-2027 Employee Handbook

• Board Memo for Consent Item - Employee Handbook for 2026 2027.pdf
• OFFICIAL DRAFT of the 2026 2027 BCPS Employee Handbook

Attached for your approval is the 2026-2027 BCPS Administrator Handbook. This version has been updated to reflect current policies, procedures, laws, and practices essential to the operation of our school district. Each section has been reviewed by its respective department. We believe this handbook will serve as a valuable resource for building-level administrators as they navigate their leadership responsibilities.

Attachment: 2026-2027 BCPS Administrator Handbook

• 2026-2027 BCPS Administrator Handbook - Submitted for Bd Approval 7_2_20267 - NO MORE changes allowed at this point! (1).pdf
• Board Memo - Consent Item - Administrator Handbook for 2026 2027 (1).pdf

North Bullitt High School is requesting approval to permanently installwrestling training equipment in the wrestling rooms. This equipment will enhance instruction, improve athlete development and provide safe, sport specific training opportunities for the program. The equipment has been purchased by the head wrestling coach and is being provided for use by the North Bullitt Wrestling program at no cost to the school district. Installation will be completed by the BCPS Maintenance Department. I recommend approval of this request.

• NBHS Wrestling Training Equipment Request.pdf

Eastside Middle School is requesting an Outdoor Full-Size Basketball Court. This will serve as additional instructional space for Physical Education classes. In addition to its educational purpose, the court would support a variety of recreational school activities throughout the year. Funding for this project will be provided through the Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO). I recommend approval of this request. Attached paperwork is listed below for your reference:: Letter from Mr. Townes detailing the project Quote from Bid-Rite for paving a 100x52 basketball court

• EASTSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL REQUEST FOR OUTDOOR FULL-SIZE BASKETBALL COURT (1).pdf

North Bullitt High School is seeking permission to install the following signage to promote and recognize their Career and Technical Education students and programs:

• One 11'3" x 28'3" banner to be hung on the exterior of the CTE Building.
• Nine 5'8" pennant banners for the front of the school facing Hebron Lane, featuring all NBHS programs and students
• Ten light pole banners featuring the NBHS Mascot.  

North Bullitt Will be responsible for removing and replacing the banners when the conditions deteriorate.  There will no cost to the district. 

• Banners to Hang at North Bullitt High School.pdf

Bullitt Central High School is requesting the approval for the installation of an illuminated Cougar Paw on the front of the school.  This will be paid for with promotional money from the school athletic contract with BSN.  The required electricity will be paid though the School Parking Lot Fund installed by KES. 

This will be a great addition to the front of the building. 

• BCHS ILLUMINATED COUGAR PAW REQUEST.pdf

Please find attached updated BCPS administrative Special Education Policies and Procedures, submitted as an informational item for Board Review. No action is required. These updates are recommended to Kentucky school districts by Teresa Combs with Fowler Bell, PLLC. They have been individualized for Bullitt County Public Schools by the BCPS Compliance Team, and have been reviewed and approved by school board counsel at Dinsmore and Shohl LLP. 

• BCPS Special Education Policies and Procedures (Updated July 2026) (1).pdf

Attached for the Board’s approval, the 2026 KSBA Policy Update #49, reviewed
by Central Office leadership and Board legal counsel. The requested additions
and modifications have been revised to ensure alignment with the district’s
priorities.

Attachments:
? 2026 KSBA Policy Update #49

• Memo_20202620Policy20Update20234920-20Google20Docs
• Policy Update 49 (1) (4)
• Policy Update 49 (2) (2)
• Policy Update 49 (3) (2)
• Policy Update 49 (4) (2)
• Policy Update 49 (5) (2)
• Policy Update 49 (6) (2)

Approve the 2026-2027 Policy Update as requested.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2026-2027 Policy Update as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Marci Hodges.

Attached for the Board’s approval, the 2026 KSBA Procedure Update #30, reviewed by Central Office leadership and Board legal counsel. The requested additions and modifications have been revised to ensure alignment with the district’s priorities.

Attachments: ? 2026 KSBA Procedure Update #30

• Memo_ 2026 Procedure Update #30 - Google Docs
• Procedure Update 30 (1) (2).pdf

Approve the 2026-2027 Procedure Updates as requested.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2026-2027 Procedure Updates as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

This is a request for the Board to review and adopt the Code of Student Behavior and Discipline for the 2026-2027 school year.  The code contains information regarding the behavior expected from each student, the importance of appropriate behavior to maintain a safe learning environment , and the consequences for failing to meet the appropriate standards of behavior.  Everyone will have access to the complete Code of  Student Behavior and Discipline online and by hard copy request.  During the first 10 days of school, this code will be electronically via Thrillshare to all students and families.  

Emily Wade and the Dinsmore team have reviewed this document.  

• 1FINAL June 30 2026 BCPS 26-27 Code of Conduct and 1 other (1).pdf

Approve the 2026-2027 Code of Student Behavior and Discipline as requested.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2026-2027 Code of Student Behavior and Discipline as requested. passed with a motion by Dallas Harshfield and a second by Marci Hodges.

This is our request for approval of the 26-27 District Funding Assurances. The
purpose of funding assurances to verify that all administered state and federal
funds will be utilized in strict compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and
program guidelines. They have been reviewed and signed by the appropriate
Director and myself.

Approval of these assurances is requested.

• Assurances (3)_merged.pdf

Approve Funding Assurances as requested.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve Funding Assurances as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

Approval is requested for the attached, updated job description for BCPS principals. The revision removes the phrase "230 Days for Alternative Principal." BCPS does not currently have an "Alternative Principal" position; all principals are contracted for 240 days, including the Principal of Specialized Programs. Additionally, "Alternative School Principal" will need to be removed from the approved Salary Schedule.

Attachment: Principal Job Description 

• Updated BCPS Principal Job Description.pdf

Approve Updated Principal Job Description as requested.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve Updated Principal Job Description as requested. passed with a motion by Marci Hodges and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

It is recommended that the Board approve the attached emergency certification applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Board approval is necessary to allow the Human Resources department to emergency certify qualified candidates and fillcritical vacancies.

Background & Details:

• Emergency Substitute Application: Allows HR to emergency certify substitute candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
• Full-Time Emergency Teacher Certification: Allows HR to utilize the CA-4F process to fill unanticipated, vacant full-time teacher positions in specific shortage areas.

Note: The application and submission process for both certification pathways has now been fully automated to improve efficiency.

Attachment: Emergency Certification Application 

• Request Approval of Emergency Certification Process for Substitutes and Teachers.pdf

Approve Emergency Certification Applications for 26-27 as requested.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve Emergency Certification Applications for 26-27 as requested. passed with a motion by Marci Hodges and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Steve Smallwood, Director of Pupil Personnel, requests approval to update the contracts for McKinney-Vento (MV) staff to align with the budget approved at the June Board Meeting. This request includes two modifications funded by the General Fund: adding 10 extended days to the McKinney-Vento Liaison (Certified Position) for a total of 15 extended days; and increasing the working days for the MV Assistant (Classified Position) from 162 days to 177 days.

Attachment: Memo from DPP Smallwood 

• Requerst for Increase the Contracted Time for the McKinney Vento Positions.pdf

Approve the request to increase the Contracted time as requested.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve the request to increase the Contracted time as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

Lee Barger, Director of CCR and Innovate Programs, requests approval to create a new student-worker job classification, DataSeam Information Technology Apprentice, with one (1) position allocated to each of our three district high schools for the 2026-2027 school year. This request establishes a structured, two-year hands-on learning pathway allowing selected students to obtain valuable technical certifications and professional experience directly within the BCPS Technology Department. Funding for these student apprentice positions-comprising an incremental pay scale ranging from $7.25 to $7.75 per hour depending on the program phase-is funded through the General Fund.

Attachment: Memo from Dr. Barger Job Description 

• Approval Rerquest for DataSeam IT Apprentice Job Description and Positions.pdf

Approve DataSeam Apprentice Job Description and Positions as requested.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve DataSeam Apprentice Job Description and Positions as requested. passed with a motion by Marci Hodges and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

• Request to add Instructional Tutor to BCHS for 2026-2027.pdf

Approve addition of Instructional Tutor at BCHS as requested.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve addition of Instructional Tutor at BCHS as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Marci Hodges.

Dr. Jessica Emerson, Principal at Lebanon Junction Elementary School, requests to add two Instructional Assistants to the school's staffing for the 2026-2027 school year. The persons in the position will work with teachers to provide targeted support to small groups of students to strengthen Tier 1 instruction. The request has been approved by the school's SBDM council, and funding will come from Title I allocations.

Attachment: Memo from Principal Emerson

• LJES - Request for 2 Instructional Assistants.pdf

Approve request for 2 Instructional Assistants at LJES as recommended.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve request for 2 Instructional Assistants at LJES as recommended. passed with a motion by Dallas Harshfield and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

• NBHS Request for Part time Counselor.pdf

Approve NBHS Part time Counselor as requested.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve NBHS Part time Counselor as requested. passed with a motion by Dallas Harshfield and a second by Marci Hodges.

Mount Washington Middle School Principal Tim Ridley requests an additional five extended days for the 2026-2027 MTSS coach contract. This request aims to provide the coach with the necessary time for staff training and ongoing support for the school's intervention systems. Funding for these additional days will be provided through Section 6 SBDM funds.

Attachment: Memo from Principal Ridley 

• MWMS Request for 5 Extended Days for MTSS Coach (1).pdf

Approve MWMS request for 5 additional extended days for MTSS Coach

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve MWMS request for 5 additional extended days for MTSS Coach passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

Mount Washington Middle School Principal Tim Ridley requests an additional 45 minutes for his Instructional Tutor position. This will ensure there is support for students for the entire school day. Funding will be provided through Section 6 SBDM funds.

Attachment: Memo from Principal Ridley

• MWMS Request for Additional 45 minutes for Instructional Tutor.pdf

Approve request for 45 additional minutes for the Instructional Tutor at MWMS as requested.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve request for 45 additional minutes for the Instructional Tutor at MWMS as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

• MWMS Request for an Assistant Athletic Director for 2026-2027.pdf

Approve MWMS Request for an Assistant Athletic Director for 2026-2027 as recommended.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve MWMS Request for an Assistant Athletic Director for 2026-2027 as recommended. passed with a motion by Dallas Harshfield and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

• Roby ES Request for 2 Additional Clerical Hours.pdf

Approve 2 additional Clerical hours for RES as requested.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2 additional Clerical hours for RES as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Marci Hodges.

Dr. Josh DeWar, Principal at Overdale Elementary School, requests the addition of an Instructional Tutor to the school's staffing for the 2026-2027 school year. This position is requested to support increasing enrollment and address the rising number of students with behavioral and social-emotional needs. The Overdale Elementary SBDM Council has approved this role, and funding will be provided through Title I.

Attachment: Memo from Dr. DeWar

• OES- Addition of an Instructional Tutor.pdf

Approve OES Addition of Instructional Tutor as requested.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve OES Addition of Instructional Tutor as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

Ben Monnett, Principal of Crossroads Elementary School, is requesting approval to add a 2-hour-per-day Instructional Assistant to the school’s staffing for the 2026-2027 school year. This individual will serve for 183 school days and provide instructional support to students across all grade levels. This position has received SBDM approval and will be funded through Title I.

Attachment: Memo from Principal Monnett

• CES- Request for Addition of a 2-Hour per day Instructional.pdf

Approve Addition of 2 hour Title I Instructional Assistant for CES as requested.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve Addition of 2 hour Title I Instructional Assistant for CES as requested. passed with a motion by Dallas Harshfield and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Ben Monnett, Principal at Crossroads Elementary School, requests the addition of an Instructional Assistant to the school's staffing for the 2026-2027 school year. This Instructional Assistant will work with the students in need of elevated systems of instructional support across all grade levels. The position has been SBDM approved and will be funded through Title I. Attachment: Memo from Principal Monnett

• CES- Addition of a Title I Instructional Assistant.pdf

Approve 4 hour Instructional Assistant as requested.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve 4 hour Instructional Assistant as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

Ben Monnett, Principal of Crossroads Elementary School, is requesting approval to add a certified interventionist position. This individual will serve for 72 full school days to provide instructional support to students across all grade levels. This position has received SBDM approval and will be funded through Title I.

Attachment: Memo from Principal Monnett

• CES- Request to add Title I Certified Interventionist.pdf

Approve addition of Certified Interventionist at CES as requested.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve addition of Certified Interventionist at CES as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Marci Hodges.

Joshua Lightle, Principal of Bullitt East High School, requests to add the following additional positions to the school's staffing for the 2026-2027 school year.

Boys Basketball - 1 position (classified)

Girls Basketball - 2 positions (certified)

Girls tennis - 1 position (classified)

Girls golf - 1 position (certified)

Boys golf - 1 position (classified)

Boys soccer - 1 position (classified)

Girls soccer - 1 position (classified)

Baseball - 3 positions (1 classified, 2 certified)

Cheer - 2 positions (1 classified, 1 certified)

Football - 2 positions (2 classified)

The positions have been approved by the school's SBDM Council, and funding for each will come from Fund 22 accounts. Attachment: Memo from Principal Lightle

• BEHS- Request for additional School-Paid (Fund 22) Coaching Positions (1).pdf

Approve BEHS Coaching positions as requested.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve BEHS Coaching positions as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Marci Hodges.

The purpose of this memo is to request approval for the revised Chief of Police job description. This revision increases the employment term from 210 to 240 work days. Based on Director Sarah Smith’s comprehensive market research and benchmarking against neighboring school-based police departments, the current 210-day structure presents a significant recruitment challenge. Transitioning to a 240-day contract will align the position with regional competitive standards and ensure consistent, year-round administrative oversight as required by state statutory obligations. Funding for this adjustment will be sourced from the General Fund by reallocating existing funds from department vehicle operational expenses.

Attachment: Memo from Sarah Smith, Director of Safe and Drug-Free Schools

• Updated Chief of Police Job Description and increase in day July 2026.pdf

Approve request for Revised Chief of Police Job Description as recommended.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Approve request for Revised Chief of Police Job Description as recommended. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Marci Hodges.

Adjourn at _:__ p.m.

Order #2026-201 - Motion Passed:  Adjourn at 5:42 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Marci Hodges.