Christian County
August 20, 2026 6:00 PM CT (7:00 ET)
Regular Board Meeting
1. Recognition:
1.1. Rhianna Harrell – Kentucky Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council
2. CCPS Mission, Invocation, Pledge, and Call to Order
3. Election of Board Chairman
4. Election of Board Vice-Chairman
5. Approval of Agenda
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6. Communications:
6.1. Presentations:
6.1.1. Finance Update; Jessica Darnell, Director of Finance
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6.1.2. Superintendent Update – Back to School; Chris Bentzel, Superintendent
6.1.3. Committee Reports
6.1.4. Other
6.2. Visitors and Open Forum
6.3. Other
7. Discussion/Approval Change Order Number One Hundred Forty Three (143) for the New Christian County High School; Dr. Jason Wilson, Assistant Superintendent
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8. Discussion/Approval Payment Application Number Thirty Six (36) to Alliance Corporation and Individual Contractors for the New Christian County High School Project; Jessica Darnell, Director of Finance
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9. Discussion/Approval Invoices to Hafer Architects for the New Christian County High School Project; Jessica Darnell, Director of Finance
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10. Discussion/Approval to Purchase Lockers for the Stadium of Champions from Toadvine with Installation by Vine & Branch; Dr. Jason Wilson, Assistant Superintendent
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11. Discussion/Approval Work-Based Learning Coordinator Job Description; Leslie Lancaster, Director of Personnel
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12. Discussion/Approval Student Teacher Recruitment Incentives; Leslie Lancaster, Director of Personnel
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13. Discussion/Approval to Set the FY2026-27 Real Property Tax Rate; FY 2026-27 Personal Property Tax Rate; FY2026-27 Motor Vehicle Tax Rate; 2026-27 Permissive Utility Tax; and Exempt Tax on Aircraft and Watercraft; Jessica Darnell, Director of Finance
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14. Discussion/Approval Revision #2 of the 26-27 Salary Schedule, which includes a Retroactive 1% Raise for All Staff; Chris Bentzel, Superintendent and Jessica Darnell, Director of Finance
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15. Consent Agenda:
15.1. Financial Matters:
15.1.1. Approval of Monthly Financial Reports and Authorize Payment of Bills
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15.1.2. Other
15.2. Approval of Minutes Board Retreat held on July 16, 2026, Regular Board Meeting held July 16, 2026, Special Called Meeting held on July 23, 2026, and Regular Board Meeting/Workshop held on August 6, 2026
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15.3. Approval School Related Trip Request
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15.4. Approval School Related Fund Raiser Requests
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15.5. Approval Adult Meal Price Increase
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15.6. Approval Memorandum of Agreement between Christian County School District and KECSAC
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15.7. Approval Revised 2026-2027 Code of Acceptable Behavior
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15.8. Approval 2026-2027 Trauma Informed Care Plan
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15.9. Approval 2026-2027 Employee Handbook
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15.10. Approval 2026-2027 Substitute Teacher Handbook
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15.11. Approval Christian County Middle School Volleyball Club Booster Organization
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15.12. Approval Memorandum of Agreement between Christian County Public Schools and Christian Care Communities
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15.13. Approval KASA Effectiveness Standards for Kentucky School Superintendents
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15.14. Approval Superintendent Contracted Day Calendar
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15.15. Approval Shortened School Day Request
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15.16. Approval Shortened School Day Request
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15.17. Approval Shortened School Day Request
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15.18. Acknowledgement Receipt of Personnel Matters/Reports
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15.19. Establish Next Regular Board Meeting/Workshop for September 3, 2026, 6:00 P.M. CT and Regular Board Meeting for September 17, 2026, 6:00 P.M. CT in the Board Room at the Central Office
15.20. Other
16. Individual Board Member and Superintendent Comments and Concerns
17. Closed Session for the Purpose of Proposed or Pending Litigation KRS 61.810 (1) {c}
18. Exit Closed Session
19. Adjournment