Breathitt County
November 17, 2020 5:00 PM
Breathitt County Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
I. Call to Order.
I.A. Roll Call
I.B. Pledge of Allegiance/Mission and Vision
I.C. Adopt Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #117 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the agenda with the addendum listed below passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

I.C.1. ADDENDUM: Remove Item III.B.9
I.C.2. ADDENDUM: Add Item III.B.14 Consider approval of Change Order #1, in the amount of $9,900.00,for Construction Project BG#20-283, for Combs Trucking Company’s LBJ Elementary Demolition Contract. Change Order #1 includes: • Removal and safe disposal of three (3) asbestos containing boilers (interior rope gasketing), found during demolition work. The gasket material was sampled by Comb’s Trucking’s abatement subcontractor, Bluegrass Asbestos Abatement, LLC (BAA), and tested by EMSL Analytical, Inc. The material was found to be 90% Chrysotile (asbestos containing). Their results were confirmed by samples taken and tested thru our consultant, Air Source Technology Inc. (ASTI). The removal requirements have been reviewed with Mr. Trent Pruitt and Mr. Eli Caudill with Ky Energy & Environment Cabinet and they have confirmed that the boilers can be removed in a single piece without asbestos material removal prior, wrapped and sealed in plastic film, and hauled to an approved landfill licensed to accept hazardous waste, in compliance with the regulations of the KY Dept. of Air Quality and OSHA. Removal and disposal of the boilers is to be performed by BAA with certification to handle and dispose of such material, and receipts from the landfill are to be sent to Mr. Pruitt for his records, with copies to the Owner and Architect. Reason: Found Conditions
II. Presentations/Reports
II.A. Student Recognitions
II.A.1. 4-H Speech and Demonstration
II.A.1.a. Sophie Napier-1st Place Team-Demonstration
II.A.1.b. Lilly Nunn 1st Place Team-Demonstration
II.A.1.c. Kaylie Gibson 1st Place Digital Media Presentation
II.A.1.d. Adam Spencer 3rd Place Speech
II.A.2. Breathitt High School E-Sports Team
II.A.3. Emalee Watts- 14th Region Volleyball Player of Year
II.B. Staff Recognitions
II.C. Reports
II.C.1. Superintendent Report
II.C.2. Energy Report
III. Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval
III.A. CONSENT ITEMS
Actions Taken

Order #118 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the consent items listed below passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.A.1. Consider approval of the 2020-2021 District Wellness Policy.
III.A.2. Consider approval of the 2020-2021 Nutrition & Physical Activity Report Card & District Alliance Report.
III.A.3. Consider approval of the SFCC first offer of assistance for KETS in the amount of $12,023.
III.A.4. Consider approval of PTO Penguin Patch Holiday Store at Sebastian Elementary.
III.A.5. Consider approval of agreement with Appalachian Wireless.
III.B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.B.1. Consider approval of minutes of previous meetings.
III.B.1.a. Consider approval of October 27,2020 regular meeting minutes.
Actions Taken

Order #119 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of October 27,2020 Regular Meeting minutes passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.2. Consider approval of the October 2020 Treasurer's Report.
Actions Taken

Order #120 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Treasurer's Report for October 2020 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.3. Consider approval of the November bills for payment.
Actions Taken

Order #121 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the November bills for payment passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.4. Consider approval for emergency certification for employee # 2314.
Actions Taken

Order #122 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval for emergency certification for employee #2314. passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.5. Consider approval of amending the calendar for 2020-2021 school year, to make November 23rd and November 24th non instructional days and make April 28th and April 29th as make-up days. Moving closing day to May 4, 2021.
Actions Taken

Order #123 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of amending the calendar for 2020-2021 school year, to make November 23rd and November 24th non instructional days and make April 28th and April 29th as make-up days. Moving closing day to May 4, 2021 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.6. Consider approval of the invoice from Tate Hill Jacobs Architects for the new Elementary, KDE BG #20-283, in the mount $268,981.50 for app previously submitted documents including Schematic Design, Design Development up through 50% completion of construction documents.
Actions Taken

Order #124 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the invoice from Tate Hill Jacobs Architects for the new Elementary, KDE BG #20-283, in the mount $268,981.50 for app previously submitted documents including Schematic Design, Design Development up through 50% completion of construction documents passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.7. Consider approval of the pay application from Rising Sun Development in the amount of $301,896.64 for work to date at the Coliseum Emergency Repair project KDE BG# 20-260.
Actions Taken

Order #125 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, consider approval of the pay application from Rising Sun Development in the amount of $301,896.64 for work to date at the Coliseum Emergency Repair project KDE BG# 20-260 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.8. Consider approval of the proposal from Tate Hill Jacobs in the amount of $3,500.00 to provide KDE required building assessments and facility inventories for the review of the Local Planning Committee.
Actions Taken

Order #126 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, consider approval of the proposal from Tate Hill Jacobs in the amount of $3,500.00 to provide KDE required building assessments and facility inventories for the review of the Local Planning Committee passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.9. Consider approval to Change Order #1, in the amount of $__________, for Construction Project BG#20-283, for Combs Trucking Company’s LBJ Elementary Demolition Contract. Change Order #1 includes: • Proposal Request #01 for additional abatement of existing asbestos containing insulation “rope” gasketing inside the three (3) existing boilers, found during demolition work. The gasket material was sampled by Comb’s Trucking’s abatement subcontractor, Bluegrass Asbestos Abatement Co., and tested by EMSL Analytical, Inc. The material was found to be 90% Chrysotile (asbestos containing). Their results were confirmed by samples taken and tested thru our consultant, Air Source Technology. The gasketing is in a quantity requiring abatement by the Kentucky Department of the EPA. Reason: Found Conditions
III.B.10. Consider approval of Pay Application #1 in the amount of $58,893.30 for LBJ Elementary Demolition Project BG#20-283, payable to Combs Trucking Company, LLC.
Actions Taken

Order #127 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, Approve Pay Application #1 in the amount of $58,893.30 for LBJ Elementary Demolition Project BG#20-283, payable to Combs Trucking Company, LLC. passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.11. Consider approval of (4) waiver requests to KDE to vary from the KDE model program for the new elementary. The waiver requests are as follows:
Actions Taken

Order #128 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, consider approval of (4) waiver requests to KDE to vary from the KDE model program for the new elementary. The waiver requests are as follows: a. Breathitt County Board of Education requests a waiver from the requirements of the KDE model program to disburse through the Commons Area to the fenced play area in lieu of individual doors from the classrooms directly outside. Disbursal from a central interior point will increase security by reducing the number of exterior doors and by providing a direct access to the fenced play area just outside of the Commons Area. b. Breathitt County Board of Education requests a waiver from the requirements of the KDE model program to utilize a single room for both Music and Art enrichment programs. The room has been designed to accommodate both, with STC-55 wall ratings and casework + plaster trap for art functions. If the alternate for the auditorium is accepted, the auditorium stage can host music classes as well. c. Breathitt County Board of Education requests a waiver from the requirements of the KDE model program to allow for the possible utilization of a proposed AV storage room near the media center or the stage storage room for an SRO Office depending on which alternates are chosen by the district. d. Breathitt County Board of Education requests a waiver from the requirements of the KDE model program to allow that SBDM offices and Guidance offices access the proposed Conference Room through the corridor in the administrative suite in order to have a more efficient floor plan. passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.11.a. Breathitt County Board of Education requests a waiver from the requirements of the KDE model program to disburse through the Commons Area to the fenced play area in lieu of individual doors from the classrooms directly outside. Disbursal from a central interior point will increase security by reducing the number of exterior doors and by providing a direct access to the fenced play area just outside of the Commons Area.
III.B.11.b. Breathitt County Board of Education requests a waiver from the requirements of the KDE model program to utilize a single room for both Music and Art enrichment programs. The room has been designed to accommodate both, with STC-55 wall ratings and casework + plaster trap for art functions. If the alternate for the auditorium is accepted, the auditorium stage can host music classes as well.
III.B.11.c. Breathitt County Board of Education requests a waiver from the requirements of the KDE model program to allow for the possible utilization of a proposed AV storage room near the media center or the stage storage room for an SRO Office depending on which alternates are chosen by the district.
III.B.11.d. Breathitt County Board of Education requests a waiver from the requirements of the KDE model program to allow that SBDM offices and Guidance offices access the proposed Conference Room through the corridor in the administrative suite in order to have a more efficient floor plan.
III.B.12. Consider approval of creating a Speech Language Pathology Assistant, and approve job description.
Actions Taken

Order #129 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of creating a Speech Language Pathology Assistant, and approve the job description passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.13. Consider approval to advertise for speech therapy services.
Actions Taken

Order #130 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval to advertise for speech therapy services passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.14. Consider approval of Change Order #1, in the amount of $9,900.00,for Construction Project BG#20-283, for Combs Trucking Company’s LBJ Elementary Demolition Contract. Change Order #1 includes: • Removal and safe disposal of three (3) asbestos containing boilers (interior rope gasketing), found during demolition work. The gasket material was sampled by Comb’s Trucking’s abatement subcontractor, Bluegrass Asbestos Abatement, LLC (BAA), and tested by EMSL Analytical, Inc. The material was found to be 90% Chrysotile (asbestos containing). Their results were confirmed by samples taken and tested thru our consultant, Air Source Technology Inc. (ASTI). The removal requirements have been reviewed with Mr. Trent Pruitt and Mr. Eli Caudill with Ky Energy & Environment Cabinet and they have confirmed that the boilers can be removed in a single piece without asbestos material removal prior, wrapped and sealed in plastic film, and hauled to an approved landfill licensed to accept hazardous waste, in compliance with the regulations of the KY Dept. of Air Quality and OSHA. Removal and disposal of the boilers is to be performed by BAA with certification to handle and dispose of such material, and receipts from the landfill are to be sent to Mr. Pruitt for his records, with copies to the Owner and Architect. Reason: Found Conditions
Actions Taken

Order #131 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of Change Order #1, in the amount of $9,900.00,for Construction Project BG#20-283, for Combs Trucking Company’s LBJ Elementary Demolition Contract. Change Order #1 includes: • Removal and safe disposal of three (3) asbestos containing boilers (interior rope gasketing), found during demolition work. The gasket material was sampled by Comb’s Trucking’s abatement subcontractor, Bluegrass Asbestos Abatement, LLC (BAA), and tested by EMSL Analytical, Inc. The material was found to be 90% Chrysotile (asbestos containing). Their results were confirmed by samples taken and tested thru our consultant, Air Source Technology Inc. (ASTI). The removal requirements have been reviewed with Mr. Trent Pruitt and Mr. Eli Caudill with Ky Energy & Environment Cabinet and they have confirmed that the boilers can be removed in a single piece without asbestos material removal prior, wrapped and sealed in plastic film, and hauled to an approved landfill licensed to accept hazardous waste, in compliance with the regulations of the KY Dept. of Air Quality and OSHA. Removal and disposal of the boilers is to be performed by BAA with certification to handle and dispose of such material, and receipts from the landfill are to be sent to Mr. Pruitt for his records, with copies to the Owner and Architect. Reason: Found Conditions passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

IV. Personnel Notifications
V. Informational Items
V.A. Communication/Sharing (All Present)
V.B. School Financial Reports
V.C. School SBDM Reports
VI. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #132 - Motion Passed:  There being no further business of the Board, adjournment at 5:39pm passed with a motion by Mr. John Hollan and a second by Mr. Albert Little.