Owen County High School
August 11, 2026 4:00 PM ET (3:00 CT)
Owen County High School SBDM
Return
1. Opening Business
1.*. Call to Order and Roll Call
1.*. Agenda Approval for the August 11, 2026 OCHS SBDM Regular Meeting
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of agenda for the August 11, 2026 OCHS SBDM Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Leigh Ward and a second by Mrs. Laura Dorton and the consensus of the council.

1.*. Minutes Approval for the July 14, 2026 OCHS SBDM Regular Meeting
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from the July 14, 2026 OCHS SBDM Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Tiffany Epperson and a second by Mrs. Kelsey Gognat and the consensus of the council.

1.*. Good News Report August 11, 2026
Rationale

Staffing is nearly complete for the 2026-27 school year.
Teachers return August 12 and 13 for professional learning.
Open House will be held Thursday, August 13.
Students return Wednesday, August 19.
Fall sports are getting underway.
New football, soccer, and track facilities will be opening soon, with the first home football game scheduled for the end of August.

1.*. Public Comments
2. Planning
2.*. Consultation
Rationale

Motion to enter closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(f) for consultation regarding the appointment of an individual employee.

Motion to return to open session.

 

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to enter closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(f) for consultation regarding the appointment of an individual employee. passed with a motion by Tiffany Epperson and a second by Mr. Brian Blair and the consensus of the council.

Motion Passed:  Motion to return to open session. passed with a motion by Tiffany Epperson and a second by Mr. Brian Blair and the consensus of the council.

3. Budget
3.*. Section VI Spending Report for July 2026
Rationale

Review Section 6 spending report and current spending. Update on SmartPass savings.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of Section VI Spending Report for July 2026 passed with a motion by Mr. Brian Blair and a second by Mrs. Kelsey Gognat and the consensus of the council.

4. New Business
4.*. Extracurricular Policy
Rationale

Review Extracurricular Programs Policy. (Page 22 of Policy Manual)
Review participation requirements and procedures for extracurricular activities and events.
Review 2025-26 extracurricular offerings and planned 2026-27 offerings.
Club Fair update and process for establishing additional clubs and activities.

4.*. Discipline Policy Review
Rationale

Review policy and consider any revisions for the 2026-27 school year. (Page 15 of Policy Manual)

5. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of adjourning meeting at passed with a motion by Mr. Brian Blair and a second by Mrs. Leigh Ward and the consensus of the council.