Bath County
June 19, 2023 7:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
2. Discussion and possible action on tonight's agenda
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Brenda Holder and a second by Mrs. Christy Shaw.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Absent
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
3. Pledge of Allegiance & Silent Devotion
4. Superintendent & Board Communication
4.a. Personnel Actions
4.b. Retiree Recognition
5. Discussion and possible action on the following consent items:
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  MOTION TO APPROVE 5A-5U passed with a motion by Ms. Brenda Holder and a second by Mrs. Christy Shaw.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
5.a. May 12, 2023, minutes
5.b. May Financial Statement
5.c. Superintendent Expenditures
5.d. Claims
5.e. Use of Facility
5.f. Travel
5.g. Grant: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
5.h. Review of all monthly reports of all funds
5.i. FY24 Bath County Schools District Assurances with the Kentucky Department of Education
5.j. Summer Feeding hourly rates
Mrs. Vickie Wells
5.k. Kentucky Department of Education Fidelity Bond Report for FY24
5.l. Kentucky Department of Education Bond Depository Report for FY24
5.m. Fiscal Year 2023 Donations
5.n. Adjustment to FRC Coordinator and Clerk Hours
5.o. MOA for the Career & Technical Education Funds- CTE
5.p. Council for Better Education (CBE)
5.q. Job Description: Federal Programs Assistant, Title I
5.r. MOU with Sterling Health Care: Bus Driver CDL Physicals
5.s. Annual one-year emergency and provisional certification teachers for the 2023-24 school year
Mrs. Kelly Wilson
5.t. National School Lunch Plan Indirect Cost
5.u. Division of School Community Nutrition- Community Eligibility Provision -CEP
6. Discussion and possible action of the proposal for Special Inspections for the Bath County High School project, BG#22-376
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve LE Gregg as Special Inspections and Construction Materials Testing provider passed with a motion by Ms. Brenda Holder and a second by Mrs. Christy Shaw.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
7. Public Comments
8. Discussion and possible action on the Virtual Instruction for 2023-2024, Virtual Teaching Positions
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to create two virtual teachers for the 23-24 SY passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Ms. Brenda Holder.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
9. Discussion and possible action on the Request for two Itinerant Interventionists positions to be created for one year.
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to create two itinerant interventionist positions paid from ESSER funds for the 23-24 SY passed with a motion by Ms. Brenda Holder and a second by Mr. John Steele.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
10. Discussion and possible action to approve the KDE MOA for state literacy coach
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to approve KDE MOA for state literacy coach passed with a motion by Mrs. Christy Shaw and a second by Ms. Brenda Holder.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
11. Discussion and possible action to approve the Gateway District Health Department Agreement
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to approve the Gateway District Health Department Agreement for the 2023-24 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Christy Shaw and a second by Mr. John Steele.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
12. Discussion and possible action on the emergency reading on the new policy 08.23/Harmful to Minors Complaint Resolution Process and Policy 08.113/Graduation Requirements [Early Graduation Program (EGP)] requirements
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to approve per Policy 01.5 that Policies 08.113 Graduation Requirements and 08.23 Harmful to Minors be approved in one reading under the emergency reading clause passed with a motion by Ms. Brenda Holder and a second by Mr. John Steele.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
13. Discussion and possible action on the first reading and review of the 2023-24 KSBA annual policy/procedure reviews
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to approve the first reading for all 2023-24 ksba recommended updated policies and procedures passed with a motion by Ms. Brenda Holder and a second by Mrs. Christy Shaw.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
14. Discussion and possible action on the first reading of revised policy 09.36 & 09.36 AP1 School-Related Student Trips
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to approve the first reading of Policy 09.36 School-Related Student Trips and Procedure 09.36 AP.1 passed with a motion by Mrs. Christy Shaw and a second by Mr. John Steele.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
15. Discussion and possible action to approve updated FY24 Salary Schedules
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  the motion to approve the updated FY24 Salary Schedules finance assistant SACC director FRC hours passed with a motion by Ms. Brenda Holder and a second by Mr. John Steele.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
16. Discussion and possible action on renewing contracts and accepting bids for the 2023-24 school year
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to approve all listed contracts and bids for the 2023-24 SY Baseball got football concessions passed with a motion by Mrs. Christy Shaw and a second by Mr. John Steele.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
16.a. Occupational and Physical Therapy Services with Hands-on Therapy
16.b. Speech Therapy with Communication Connections LLC
16.c. Student Accident Insurance Roberts Insurance
16.d. Workers Compensation with Southern States using KEMI
16.e. Property, Liability, Automobile, Umbrella, and other insurance (marine, crime) with Southern States Insurance using Liberty Mutual
16.f. Diesel and Gas with Kentucky Petroleum System
16.g. Fire Alarm with Amtech
16.h. School Pictures with Lifetouch
16.i. Propane with Ferrell Gas
16.j. Elevator Service with Abell Elevator International
16.k. Sanitation with Advanced Disposal
16.l. Pest Control with John Wayne
16.m. Cafeteria Hood Range cleaning with Matt Cline, Commercial Ventilation Services
16.n. Beverage with Pepsi and Ale-8
16.o. Concessions
17. Discussion and possible action to contract with Transfinder
Actions Taken

Motion to Amend Passed:  To amend the motion from: "The motion to contract with Transfinder for one year" to: "The motion to contract with Transfinder for one year" passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Mrs. Christy Shaw.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes

Motion Passed:  The motion to contract with Transfinder for one year passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Mrs. Christy Shaw.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
18. Discussion and possible action to approve bid packages from the recommended list of options: Option 1, Option 2, or Option 3
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve bids using option 3 for the BCHS Lavec project passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Ms. Carla Bowling.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
19. Discussion and possible action to approve revised BG-1#22-250
Actions Taken

Motion to Amend Passed:  To amend the motion from: "Motion to approve updated BG-1#22-250 option 3 on the BCHS Lavec project" to: "Motion to approve updated BG-1#22-250 option 3 on the BCHS Lavec project" passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Mrs. Christy Shaw.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve updated BG-1#22-250 option 3 on the BCHS Lavec project passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Mrs. Christy Shaw.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
20. Discussion and possible action to adopt a resolution authorizing the Bath County School District Finance Corporation to Issue Revenue Bonds
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  MOTION TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE BATH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, CONFIRMING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FROM THE KENTUCKY SCHOOL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH SAID COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT, LEASE AND OPTION WITH THE BATH COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION AND ANY FURTHER NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS; APPROVING CERTAIN ARCHITECTS' PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT; AND APPROVING THE PLAN OF FINANCING THE COST OF SAID PROJECT. passed with a motion by Ms. Brenda Holder and a second by Mr. John Steele.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
21. Discussion and possible access to enter temporary recess of the Bath County Board of Education Meeting
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to have a temporary recess at 7:38 passed with a motion by Ms. Brenda Holder and a second by Mrs. Christy Shaw.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
22. Discussion and possible action to convene the Finance Corporation Meeting
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to convene the finance corporation meeting at 7:39 passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Mrs. Christy Shaw.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
23. Discussion and Possible action to reconvene the regular Bath County Board of Education Meeting
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to reconvene the regular bath county board of Education meeting at 7:44 passed with a motion by Ms. Brenda Holder and a second by Mr. John Steele.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
24. Discussion and possible action to approve the BCHS project pay packet
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the BCHS pay packet as presented passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Ms. Brenda Holder.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
25. Discussion and possible action to approve the LAVEC project pay packet
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the LAVEC pay packet as presented passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Ms. Brenda Holder.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
26. Motion to go in executive session pursuant to KRS 156.557(4)(d) preliminary discussion of superintendent evaluation
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to go in executive session pursuant to KRS 156.557 (4)(d) preliminary discussion of superintendent evaluation at 7"47 pm passed with a motion by Mrs. Christy Shaw and a second by Mr. John Steele.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
27. Motion to come out of executive session to discuss and adopt the superintendent evaluation
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to come out of executive session to discuss and adopt the superintendent evaluation at 9:16 pm passed with a motion by Ms. Brenda Holder and a second by Mrs. Christy Shaw.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes

Motion Passed:  The motion to amend Mr. Evans's original contract and contract amount to 130,000 beginning July 1, 2023 passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Ms. Brenda Holder.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling No
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
28. Other Business
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve Extended Intermittent Medical Leave for employee #2738 passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Ms. Brenda Holder.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes

Motion Passed:  Recommend to approve Extended Intermittent Medical Leave for employee #2738 passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Ms. Brenda Holder.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes

Motion Passed:  Recommend to approve Extended Intermittent Medical Leave for employee #2738 passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Ms. Brenda Holder.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes

Motion Passed:  The motion to approve to Mr Evans, superintendent up to 25,000 on construction change orders and the changes must be must e approved at the next board meeting passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Mrs. Christy Shaw.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
29. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn at 9:27 pm passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Ms. Brenda Holder.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Absent
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes