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I.
CALL TO ORDER
Welcome to the Boone County School District
Regular Board Meeting
II.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
II.A.
The National Anthem will be presented by Conner High School
III.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
III.A.
The Pledge to the Flag will be led by students from Conner High School
IV.
GOOD NEWS
IV.A.
December 2024 Break the Mold Recipient, Vicki Begley, Substitute Teacher at Kelly Elementary
December’s Break The Mold award winner is Kelly Elementary substitute teacher Vicki Begley. Mrs. Begley has been a coach, teacher and substitute teacher for 43 years. A severe teaching shortage has made the need for substitutes great. Kelly recently lost a special education teacher, a difficult position to fill. Mrs. Begley took great risk and sacrifice to come out of retirement to fill this gap for as long as it took
IV.B.
Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award
In a surprise ceremony 5th grade math teacher Jenna Stewart was celebrated yesterday at Longbranch Elementary by the Milken Family Foundation, Kentucky Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher and Kentucky’s first lady Britainy Beshear for receiving this prestigious educator award. Created by Lowell Milken in 1987, the Milken Educator Awards publicly recognize excellence in teaching not only to inspire educators but also students and communities to “Celebrate, Elevate and Activate” the American K-12 teaching profession. Mrs. Stewart will attend the Milken Educator Forum next year to network with colleagues and exchange ideas with state and federal leaders on the future of education. Part of Stewarts award is a $25,000 unrestricted cash prize. Congratulations Jenna Stewart
IV.C.
Art Teacher of the Year - Alexis Taylor Boone County High School
Congratulations to Boone County High School’s Alexis Taylor. She was named Secondary Art Educator of the Year at the 2024 Kentucky Art Educator Awards last month at Bellarmine University.
IV.D.
Outstanding Para Educator - Veronica (Ronnie) Smith, Mann Elementary School
Veronica (Ronnie) Smith of Mann Elementary School has been chosen to be the 2024 Outstanding Kentucky Para Educator. This award honors Kentucky para educators currently involved in direct or related services to students with disabilities and provide exemplary service to students and special educators. Ronnie was specifically selected for her unwavering commitment to diversity, caring, and respect for all individuals. She was honored at the 2024 Exceptional Children’s Conference at the Galt House in Louisville last week. Congratulations Ronnie!
IV.E.
Boone County Schools Achieving Excellence Together Award
The community business partnership of ABB Optical and Amy Sidney Banks with the Boone County School District through Project SEARCH has been recognized by the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children. ABB Optical has bee chosen as the 2024 KYCEC Business of the Year! This award recognizes businesses that have provided for the enhancement, awareness, and employment of individuals with exceptionalities in order to promote and support their full participation within the community. ABB Optical Was also honored at the 2024 Exceptional Children’s Conference at the Galt House in Louisville last week. Congratulations ABB Optical and Amy Sidney Banks!
IV.F.
Recognition of Dr. Maria Brown's School Board Service
Tonight is the last school board meeting for Dr. Brown. Maria has served on this school board for 11 years. To a fault, she has always put the students of this district first in her research and decisions. Dr. Brown, we want to thank you for more than a decade of service. We have a gift we would like to present to you in recognition of your time and dedication working as a member of the Boone County School Board.
V.
STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
V.A.
Mr. Wyatt Levi will give the Student Board Member Representative report.
VI.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
VI.A.
Standard 3: Cultural Leadership
VII.
AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS
VII.A.
Senator John Schickel
VII.B.
The board welcomes the opportunity to hear from the community and inform the board of your views on matters before the board, please keep in mind:
• The Board of Education agenda is set and by statute, the board can only discuss the items that are present on the agenda.
• The board cannot legally, nor would the board discuss an issue specific to an employee or student in respect to privacy.
• Reminder: the meetings are streamed live on Youtube, please be respectful in your comments.
• If you have a concern that you would like a response from the administration, feel free to leave your information as directed.
• Keep comments to 2 minutes, so that all that wish to speak may speak.
• The Giving/Gifting of time to another person is not permitted.
VIII.
RECOMMENDED ACTION - CONSENT AGENDA
I recommend the following Consent Agenda items for Board approval. In voting, please list any disqualifications (i.e. bills) that are appropriate.
VIII.A.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of November 14, 2024
For the Board to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of November 14, 2024, as presented.
VIII.B.
Bill List
VIII.C.
Treasurer's Report
VIII.D.
Leaves of Absence
The following persons have submitted leave of absence requests for board approval:
VIII.E.
Revised BG-1 for HVAC 2022, BG 22-250
For the Board to approve the Revised BG-1 for HVAC 2022, BG 22-250, as presented.
VIII.F.
Change Order #1 - BCS Paving Improvements 2024, BG 24-242
For the Board to approve the Change Order #1 - BCS Paving Improvements 2024, BG 24-242,with an increase of $24,732.00 as presented.
VIII.G.
Change Order #1 - BCS Site Improvements, BG 24-444
For the Board to approve the Change Order #1 - BCS Site Improvements, BG 24-444,with an increase of $6,050.00, as presented.
VIII.H.
Change Order #2 - Conner High School Fieldhouse, BG 23-470
For the Board to approve the Change Order #2 - Conner High School Fieldhouse, BG 23-470, a deduction of $19,084.00, as presented.
VIII.I.
Change Order #3- Longbranch Elementary School Mobile Classroom, BG 24-057
For the Board to approve the Change Order #3- Longbranch Elementary School Mobile Classroom, BG 24-057, with an increase of $3,507.00, as presented.
VIII.J.
Change Order #3 - Yealey Elementary School Renovations, BG 23-207
For the Board to approve the Change Order #3 - Yealey Elementary School Renovations, BG 23-207, with a deduction of $20,671.00, as presented.
VIII.K.
Contract - Goodridge Elementary School to Purchase Dell Computers
For the Board to approve the Contract - Goodridge Elementary School to Purchase Dell Computers, as presented.
VIII.L.
Contract - Longbranch Elementary School to Purchase Dell Computers
For the Board to approve the Contract - Longbranch Elementary School to Purchase Dell Computers, as presented.
VIII.M.
Facility Use Agreement for Boone County High School and Double Tree by Hilton for Prom, 04-2025
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Boone County High School and Double Tree by Hilton for Prom, 04-2025, as presented.
VIII.N.
Facility Use Agreement for Conner High School and Receptions for Football Banquet
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Conner High School and Receptions for Football Banquet, as presented.
VIII.O.
Facility Use Agreement for Conner High School to use ASM Global-Truist Arena for Prom, 05-2025
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Conner High School to use ASM Global-Truist Arena for Prom, 05-2025, as presented.
VIII.P.
Facility Use Agreement for Ignite Institute with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park to Use Facilities
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Ignite Institute with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park to Use Facilities, as presented.
VIII.Q.
Facility Use Agreement for Collins Elementary and Florence Elks to use Facilities
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Collins Elementary and Florence Elks to use Facilities , as presented.
VIII.R.
Facility Use Agreement for Erpenbeck Elementary School with Elite Basketball to use Facilities
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Erpenbeck Elementary School with Elite Basketball to use Facilities, as presented.
VIII.S.
Facility Use Agreement for North Pointe Elementary School with NKYA Cougars Basketball to use Facilities
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for North Pointe Elementary School with NKYA Cougars Basketball to use Facilities, as presented.
VIII.T.
Facility Use Agreement for Thornwilde Elementary School and Fusion FC NKY to use Facilities, Jan-Feb 2025
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Thornwilde Elementary School and Fusion FC NKY to use Facilities, Jan-Feb 2025, as presented.
VIII.U.
Facility Use Agreement for Thornwilde Elementary School with Lumberjack Baseball to use Facilities
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement for Thornwilde Elementary School with Lumberjack Baseball to use facilities, as presented.
VIII.V.
Field Trip - Cooper High School to Chicago for NASC LEAD Conference with Airlines, 01-2025
For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Cooper High School to Chicago for NASC LEAD Conference with Airlines, 01-2025, as presented.
VIII.W.
Field Trip - Ryle High School to Orlando for DECA International Competition with Airlines, 02-2025
For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Ryle High School to Orlando for DECA International Competition with Airlines, 02-2025, as presented.
VIII.X.
Field Trip - Ockerman Middle School Ski Club to Perfect North Slopes with Charter
For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Ockerman Middle School Ski Club to Perfect North Slopes with Charter, as presented.
VIII.Y.
Surplus Vehicles, 12-2024
For the Board to approve the Surplus Vehicles, 12-2024, as presented.
VIII.Z.
Contract - ACT Inc. Testing
For the Board to approve the Contract - ACT Inc. Testing, as presented.
VIII.AA.
Fieldtrip & Contract for Cooper High School & Ryle School to Derby Museum, Louisville KY with Executive Charter
For the Board to approve the Fieldtrip & Contract for Cooper High School & Ryle School to Derby Museum, Louisville KY with Executive Charter, as presented.
VIII.BB.
Grant - 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant
For the Board to approve the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant, as presented.
VIII.CC.
Grant - Kentucky Comprehensive Literacy Grant (KyCL)
For the Board to approve the Kentucky Comprehensive Literacy Grant (KyCL), as presented.
VIII.DD.
Memorandum of Understanding between Brighton Center, Inc. and RA Jones Middle School for The Youth Leadership Development Program
For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Brighton Center, Inc. and RA Jones Middle School for The Youth Leadership Development Program, as presented.
VIII.EE.
Memorandum of Understanding Between Family Care Counseling Solutions, LLC and Boone County School District for School-Based Services
For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between Family Care Counseling Solutions, LLC and Boone County School District for School-Based Services, as presented.
VIII.FF.
Memorandum of Understanding Between Necco, Inc. and Boone County School District for Individual Therapy
For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between Necco, Inc. and Boone County School District for Individual Therapy, as presented.
VIII.GG.
Facilities Tech Surplus Equipment
For the Board to approve the Facilities Tech Surplus Equipment, as presented.
IX.
RECOMMENDED ACTION - OLD BUSINESS
IX.A.
December Board: 2025-2026 Calendar Recommendations - Second Reading
For the Board to approve the December Board: 2025-2026 Calendar Recommendations - Second Reading, as presented.
X.
RECOMMENDED ACTION - NEW BUSINESS
X.A.
2026 Fiscal Year Draft Budget
For the Board to approve the 2026 Fiscal Year Draft Budget, as presented.
XI.
INFORMATION, PROPOSALS, COMMUNICATIONS
XI.A.
Human Resource Actions
XI.B.
Worker's Compensation Claims
XI.C.
Overtime Report
XI.D.
Construction Status Report
XI.E.
Energy Management Report
XI.F.
Board Member Committee Reports
XI.G.
FYI: Field Trips and Fundraisers Approved at Superintendent or Principal Level List
XII.
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION PER KRS 61.810
XII.A.
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION PER KRS 61.810(1)(c) Proposed or Pending Litigation Involving a Public Agency
For the Board to approve the CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION PER KRS 61.810(1)(c) Proposed or Pending Litigation Involving a Public Agency, as presented.
XIII.
ADJOURN
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