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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 Ryle High School
III.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
III.A.
The Pledge to the Flag will be led by students from Thornwilde Elementary School
IV.
GOOD NEWS
IV.A.
School Board Member Recognition Month
This month the Boone County School district joins 170 other public-school districts across the Commonwealth annually to celebrate January as “School Board Recognition Month.” School board members spend countless hours of unpaid time working to provide the best possible education for our students. They also serve as the corporate board of directors for one of our community’s largest employers. Celebrating School Board Recognition Month is one way to thank each of you.
Boone County Judge James Schrand is here to present the Boone County proclamation.
IV.B.
January 2026 Break the Mold Recipient, Masha Kelly, Bus Driver and Fleet Secretary at the Transportation Department
January’s Break The Mold award winner is Marsha Kelly, Bus Driver and Fleet Secretary at the Boone County Transportation Department. The Transportation Department isn’t just buses and drivers. There’s so much more that goes on and Marsha Kelly is said to be the glue that keeps it altogether. See for yourself in this video.
IV.C.
Farm to School
Kelly Elementary recently hosted Farmers Day an event that helps teachers connect classroom learning to real-life experiences. Through agriculture-based activities, teachers explored ways to make science more meaningful and engaging for students. Kelly Principal Kathy Gutzwiller is here to tell us more about the success of Farm To School at her school.
IV.D.
Boone County Education Foundation Grant Winners
HIGH SCHOOL
Boone County High School
Dustin Hearld for Sound and Story Multimedia Production Lab
Laura Littrell for Modernization of Classroom Laboratories using Digital Probes with Computer Connectivity
Rebekah Ryan for MiniOne Electrophoresis System
Conner High School
Ginger McClung for ASL Centered Classroom Refresh
Cooper High School
Casey Kirk for Through the Lens: Expanding Student Vision and Voice
IGNITE Institute
Katie Moss for I Block
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Camp Ernst Middle School
Sarah List for Stitching Circuits: E-Textiles and Engineering Design with Micro-bits
Jones Middle School
Scott Reed for Compact Digital Music Lab-Small Practice Room
Ockerman Middle School
Jennifer Davis for Makerspace Creative Corner
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Collins Elementary School
Dana Wilde for Sensory Curriculum for students with Multiple Disabilities
Erpenbeck Elementary School
Briana Smith for Chomp Saw for 3D Forms and Structures
Florence Elementary School
Stacey Welden for Graphic Novels are Books Too!
Goodridge Elementary School
Kelly Woodward for Sensory Room
Kelly Elementary School
Kelly Hahlbeck for Coding
Kristen Ewing for Cardboard City: Build Your Own Architecture
Mann Elementary School
Anne Oney for Growing Opportunities for Purposeful Play, Problem-Solving, Social-Emotional Learning, and Creativity through STEAM Kits
Katie Hiatt for Soft Starts
Steeplechase Elementary School
Jerra Wood for FIRST LEGO League Challenge and Explore Teams
Stephens Elementary School
Alison Childers for Calm Corners for Kindergarten
Melissa Clark for Experience Science
Katie Dankel for Building Math Thinking Classrooms
Caleb Robinson for Musical Instruments
Helen Potraffke for Engagement Opportunities/Vibrant Learning
Chereste Rounds for Building Comprehension through Book Clubs in MTSS
Schuyler Tymula for Sensory Pathway
Yealey Elementary School
Barbel Kyser for Inclusion. Communication & Sensory Enrichments
Victoria Schewe for Science and Social Studies Embedded Hands on Learning
V.
STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
V.A.
Mr. AJ Wyckoff will give the Student Board Member Representative report.
VI.
BOONE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION OF OFFICERS 2026
VI.A.
Election of Boone County Board Chairperson for 2026
For the Board to Elect the Boone County Board Chairperson for 2026.
VI.B.
Election of Boone County Board Vice-Chairperson for 2026
For the Board to elect Boone County Board Vice-Chairperson for 2026.
VII.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
VIII.
AUDIENCE OF CITIZENS
VIII.A.
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.
IX.
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.
IX.A.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of December 11, 2025
For the Board to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of December 11, 2025, as presented.
IX.B.
Bill List
IX.C.
Treasurer's Report
IX.D.
Leaves of Absence
The following persons have submitted leave of absence requests for board approval:
IX.E.
Reappointment of Board Secretary for 2026 Michelle Ashley
For the Board to approve the Reappointment of Board Secretary for 2026 Michelle Ashley, as presented.
IX.F.
Appointment of Board Treasurer for 2026 Daryl Denham
For the Board to approve the Appointment of Board Treasurer for 2026 Daryl Denham, as presented.
IX.G.
Bid Award and Revised BG-1 for Boone County High School, Fieldhouse, BG 25-180
For the Board to approve the Bid Award and Revised BG-1 for Boone County High School, Fieldhouse, BG 25-180, as presented.
IX.H.
Bid Award and Revised BG-1 for Cooper High School, HVAC Controls, BG 25-185
For the Board to approve the Bid Award and Revised BG-1 for Cooper High School, HVAC Controls, BG 25-185, as presented.
IX.I.
Bid Award and Revised BG-1 for Ryle High School, Parking Lot Lighting, BG 25-416
For the Board to approve the Bid Award and Revised BG-1 for Ryle High School, Parking Lot Lighting, BG 25-416, as presented.
IX.J.
Bid Award and Revised BG-1 for Mann Elementary School, Lighting Controls, BG 25-415
For the Board to approve the Bid Award and Revised BG-1 for Mann Elementary School, Lighting Controls, BG 25-415, as presented.
IX.K.
Bid Award and Revised BG-1 for Stephens Elementary School, Fire Alarm Upgrade, BG 25-181
For the Board to approve the Bid Award and Revised BG-1 for Stephens Elementary School, Fire Alarm Upgrade, BG 25-181, as presented.
IX.L.
BG-1 for BCS Concrete Improvements 2026, BG 26-258
For the Board to approve the BG-1 for BCS Concrete Improvements 2026, BG 26-258, as presented.
IX.M.
BG-1 for BCS Paving Improvements 2026, BG 26-262
For the Board to approve the BG-1 for BCS Paving Improvements 2026, BG 26-262, as presented.
IX.N.
BG-4 - BCS Plumbing 2024, BG 24-139
For the Board to approve the BG-4 - BCS Plumbing 2024, BG 24-139, as presented.
IX.O.
BG-5 - Boone County High School Phase 2 Renovations, BG 21-295
For the Board to approve the BG-5 - Boone County High School Phase 2 Renovations, BG 21-295, as presented.
IX.P.
BG-5 - Ryle High School Bleacher Upgrades, BG 25-183
For the Board to approve the BG-5 - Ryle High School Bleacher Upgrades, BG 25-183, as presented.
IX.Q.
BG-5 - RA Jones Middle School Renovation Addition, BG 21-202
For the Board to approve the BG-5 - RA Jones Middle School Renovation Addition, BG 21-202, as presented.
IX.R.
AltaFiber--District_2026-2031- Managed Digital Fiber Service Agreement
For the Board to approve the AltaFiber--District_2026-2031- Managed Digital Fiber Service Agreement, as presented.
IX.S.
AltaFiber--Preschool-2026-2031- Managed Digital Fiber Service Agreement
For the Board to approve the AltaFiber--Preschool-2026-2031- Managed Digital Fiber Service Agreement, as presented.
IX.T.
Facility Use Agreement - Conner High School and Fusion FC. March-April 2027
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement - Conner High School and Fusion FC. March-April 2027, as presented.
IX.U.
Facility Use Agreement - Cooper High School and Jag Youth Wrestling Jan-March 2026
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement - Cooper High School and Jag Youth Wrestling Jan-March 2026, as presented.
IX.V.
Facility Use Agreement - Cooper High School and Wrestling-MS Jan-March 2026
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement - Cooper High School and Wrestling-MS Jan-March 2026, as presented.
IX.W.
Facility Use Agreement - Cooper High School and KY Odyssey of the Mind March 2026
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement - Cooper High School and KY Odyssey of the Mind March 2026, as presented.
IX.X.
Facility Use Agreement - Ignite Institute and Cincinnati Shakespeare Company-Feb 2026
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement - Ignite Institute and Cincinnati Shakespeare Company-Feb 2026, as presented.
IX.Y.
Facility Use Agreement - Ryle High School and D1 Performance Academy-Jan-June 2026
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement - Ryle High School and D1 Performance Academy-Jan-June 2026, as presented.
IX.Z.
Facility Use Agreement - Ryle High School and Flag Fanatics-March-May 2026
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement - Ryle High School and Flag Fanatics-March-May 2026, as presented.
IX.AA.
Facility Use Agreement - Ryle High School and Union Raiders Banquet-Jan 2026
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement - Ryle High School and Union Raiders Banquet-Jan 2026, as presented.
IX.BB.
Facility Use Agreement - Ballyshannon Middle School and Cooper Jags Youth Football
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement - Ballyshannon Middle School and Cooper Jags Youth Football, as presented.
IX.CC.
Facility Use Agreement - Goodridge Elementary School and Good News Club-Jan-April 2026
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement - Goodridge Elementary School and Good News Club-Jan-April 2026, as presented.
IX.DD.
Facility Use Agreement - Thornwilde Elementary School with Camp Invention-June 2026
For the Board to approve the Facility Use Agreement - Thornwilde Elementary School with Camp Invention-June 2026, as presented.
IX.EE.
Field Trip - Cooper High School Baseball to Ft Walton FL with Airlines-April 2026
For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Cooper High School Baseball to Ft Walton FL with Airlines-April 2026, as presented.
IX.FF.
Field Trip - Ignite Robotics 9-12 Sandusky-Ohio 1.22.26-1.24.26
For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Ignite Robotics 9-12 Sandusky-Ohio 1.22.26-1.24.26, as presented.
IX.GG.
Field Trip - Ryle High School TSA to NKU with Charter - Feb 2026
For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Ryle High School TSA to NKU with Charter - Feb 2026, as presented.
IX.HH.
Field Trip - Ryle High School TSA to Louisville with Charter - 03-2026
For the Board to approve the Field Trip - Ryle High School TSA to Louisville with Charter.03-2026, as presented.
IX.II.
Field Trip - CEMS Cheer Pigeon Forge TN 2-27-26 to 3-1-26
For the Board to approve the Field Trip - CEMS Cheer Pigeon Forge TN 2-27-26 to 3-1-26, as presented.
IX.JJ.
Contract - Body Interact, Inc (PLTW) and Ryle High School
For the Board to approve the Contract - Body Interact, Inc (PLTW) and Ryle High School, as presented.
IX.KK.
Field Trip, GMS, to Washington, DC - 3.24.26-3.27.2026
For the Board to approve the Field Trip, GMS, to Washington, DC - 3.24.26-3.27.2026, as presented.
IX.LL.
Field Trip - North Point Elementary School, 5TH GRADE, COSI, COLUMBUS, OH - 4.1.26
For the Board to approve the Field Trip - North Point Elementary School, 5TH GRADE, COSI, COLUMBUS, OH - 4.1.26, as presented.
IX.MM.
Memorandum of Understanding Between Boone County Schools and the Kentucky Department of Education – Office of Career and Technical Education
For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between Boone County Schools and the Kentucky Department of Education – Office of Career and Technical Education, as presented.
IX.NN.
Memorandum of Understanding Between NKU Research Foundation (NKURF) and EngageKY MOU - AmeriCorps Coach- RISE
For the Board to approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between NKU Research Foundation (NKURF) and EngageKY MOU - AmeriCorps Coach- RISE, as presented.
IX.OO.
Standard Education Affiliation Agreement with Thomas More University and Boone County Schools
For the Board to approve the Standard Education Affiliation Agreement with Thomas More University and Boone County Schools, as presented.
IX.PP.
Family Resource / Youth Services Center District Assurances Certification 2026-2028
For the Board to approve the Family Resource / Youth Services Center District Assurances Certification 2026-2028, as presented.
X.
RECOMMENDED ACTION - OLD BUSINESS
X.A.
Board Policy Revision - 2nd Reading 03.1232 / 03.2232
For the Board to approve the Board Policy Revision - 2nd Reading 03.1232 / 03.2232, as presented.
XI.
RECOMMENDED ACTION - NEW BUSINESS
XI.A.
Draft Budget Fiscal Year 2027
For the Board to approve the Draft Budget Fiscal Year 2027, as presented.
XI.B.
Allocation Formulas for the 2026-2027 School Year
For the Board to approve the Allocation Formulas for the 2026-2027 School Year, as presented.
XI.C.
2025-2026 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan
For the Board to approve the 2025-2026 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan, as presented.
XI.D.
2025-2026 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
For the Board to approve the 2025-2026 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan, as presented.
XII.
INFORMATION, PROPOSALS, COMMUNICATIONS
XII.A.
Human Resource Actions
XII.B.
Worker's Compensation Claims
XII.C.
Overtime Report
XII.D.
Construction Status Report
XII.E.
Energy Management Report
XII.F.
FYI: Field Trips and Fundraisers Approved at Superintendent or Principal Level List
XII.G.
Board Member Committee Reports
XII.H.
Creation of Procedures 03.1232 AP.22 - 03.2232 AP.22
XIII.
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION PER KRS 61.810
XIII.A.
No closed session
XIV.
ADJOURN
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