Bath County
January 29, 2024 7:00 PM
Board of Education Special Called Meeting
1. Call to Order
2. Discussion and possible action on tonight's agenda
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to approve tonight's agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Carla Bowling and a second by Mrs. Barbara Razor.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mrs. Barbara Razor Yes

Motion Passed:  The motion to approve tonight's agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Carla Bowling and a second by Mrs. Barbara Razor.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mrs. Barbara Razor Yes
3. Pledge of Allegiance & Silent Devotion
4. Discussion and possible action on appointing Board Chair for 2024
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to appoint Barbara Razor as Board Chair for 2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Eric Conkright and a second by Ms. Carla Bowling.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mrs. Barbara Razor Yes
5. Discussion and possible action on appointing Board Vice-Chair for 2024
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to appoint Carla Bowling for Vice- Chair for 2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Eric Conkright and a second by Mrs. Barbara Razor.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mrs. Barbara Razor Yes
6. Discussion and possible action on appointing Board Secretary for 2024
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to appoint Steven Evans as Board Secretary for 2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Eric Conkright and a second by Ms. Carla Bowling.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mrs. Barbara Razor Yes
7. Discussion and possible action on appointing Board Treasurer for 2024
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to appoint Brittany Combs as Board Treasurer for 2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Eric Conkright and a second by Mrs. Barbara Razor.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mrs. Barbara Razor Yes
8. Board Appreciation - Proclamation
Lowell Rice
9. Student Spotlight-Bath County High School
10. Superintendent & Board Communications:
10.a. Personnel Actions
10.b. Fundraisers
11. Discussion and possible action approving the following items:
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to approve consent items 11.a through 11.q passed with a motion by Ms. Brenda Holder and a second by Mr. Eric Conkright.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mrs. Barbara Razor Yes
11.a. December 14, 2023 Minutes
11.b. December Financial Statement
11.c. Claims
11.d. Superintendent Expenditures
11.e. Travel
11.f. Use of Facility
11.g. Review of all monthly financial reports of all funds
11.h. Pay bills through January 31, 2024
11.i. Approval for board members to attend conferences & meetings to obtain required hours for the full calendar year of 2024
11.j. Synergy Test & Balance Invoice $1,266.50
11.k. Acceptance of Offer of Assistance from the School Facilities Construction Commission in the amount of $23,994.52
11.l. Discussion and possible action to approve the MOA with EKU to allow student teachers to be placed in Bath County Schools.
11.m. Discussion and possible action to approve the request to publish RFP for UPS replacements.
11.n. Discussion and possible action on approving the request to apply for the FY24 Preschool Quality Partnership Grant
11.o. Discussion and possible action on approving Bath County School District Assurance Certification FY's 24-26.
11.p. Discussion and possible action to approve the FRYSC contracts for 2024-2026
11.q. EM24 Fire Alarm Monitoring Agreement for PK1323 Bath County High School LAVEC
12. Public Comments
13. Discussion and possible action to approve Tim Bailey's track sign.
Mr. Tim Thompson
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to approve the Tim Bailey Track sign with a monetary limit of $20,000 single side, LED and stone passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Mr. Eric Conkright.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mrs. Barbara Razor Yes
14. Discussion and possible action on approving the Change Order Proposal for PR 12-Gym Lobby Roof Parapet Replacement
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to approve the Change Order Proposal for PR 12-Gym Lobby Roof Parapet Replacement passed with a motion by Ms. Carla Bowling and a second by Mr. John Steele.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mrs. Barbara Razor Yes
15. Discussion and possible action on approving the Change Order Proposal PR 14 - Ceiling Replacement Credit.
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to approve the Change Order Proposal PR 14 - Ceiling Replacement Credit in the amount of $1,057.80 passed with a motion by Ms. Carla Bowling and a second by Mr. John Steele.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mrs. Barbara Razor Yes
16. Discussion and possible action on approving the Change Order Proposal for PR 04 - Overhead Coiling Door Electrical Modification. (2 Options)
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to approve the Change Order Proposal for PR 04 - Overhead Coiling Door Electrical Modification, Option 2 passed with a motion by Ms. Brenda Holder and a second by Mr. John Steele.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mrs. Barbara Razor Yes
17. Discussion and possible action on approving a credit of $325.00 for Change Order 260-01
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approving a credit for Change Order 260-01 has been tabled till next month passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Mr. Eric Conkright.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mrs. Barbara Razor Yes
18. Discussion and possible action on the Approval of Special Inspections Invoice from LE Gregg for the BCHS Miscellaneous Renovations project BG#22-376
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to approve the Special Inspections Invoice from LE Gregg for the BCHS Miscellaneous Renovations project BG#22-376 passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Mr. Eric Conkright.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mrs. Barbara Razor Yes
19. Presentation of RTA of the final renderings for the new Bath County Middle School.
20. Discussion & possible action to amend the 2023-2024 calendar.
Mrs. Liz Watkins
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to amend the 2023-2024 calendar passed with a motion by Ms. Carla Bowling and a second by Mr. Eric Conkright.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mrs. Barbara Razor Yes
21. Discussion and possible action to approve the 24-25 School Calendar
Mrs. Liz Watkins
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to approve the 24-25 School Calendar, Option 1 passed with a motion by Ms. Carla Bowling and a second by Mrs. Barbara Razor.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mrs. Barbara Razor Yes
22. Discussion and possible action to approve Bath County School District Improvement Plan (CDIP & CSIP) for all schools.
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  the motion to approve Bath County School and District Improvement Plans (CSIP & CDIP) passed with a motion by Mr. Eric Conkright and a second by Ms. Carla Bowling.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mrs. Barbara Razor Yes
23. Discussion and possible action on purchasing 2 new Blue Bird Buses
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to approve the purchase of two (2) new Blue Bird Buses passed with a motion by Mr. Eric Conkright and a second by Mr. John Steele.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mrs. Barbara Razor Yes
24. Discussion and possible action on approving the 2024 calendar for the board meetings (location/date/time)
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to approve the 2024 Board Meeting Calendar at the Bath County High School Auditorium at 7:00 PM on February 26, March 25, April 29, May 20, June 24, July 29, August 26, September 30, October 28, November 18, December 16, and January 27, 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Eric Conkright and a second by Ms. Carla Bowling.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mrs. Barbara Razor Yes
25. Other Business
26. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The motion to adjourn at 8:31 passed with a motion by Mrs. Barbara Razor and a second by Mr. John Steele.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Mr. Eric Conkright Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mrs. Barbara Razor Yes