Breathitt County
December 13, 2022 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 #192 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts to adopt the agenda with the addendum item listed and delete #19 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

I.C.1. ADDENDUM: Add item III.B.37 Consider approval of additional furnishing for flood-affected areas on Breathitt High School campus with ORI up to the amount of $20,000.
II. Presentations/Reports
II.A. Breathitt High School Jazz Band
II.B. Student Recognitions
II.B.1. Sebastian Elementary-Sixth Grade Academic Showcase 2022-Overall 2nd Place
II.B.1.a. Nathan Chapman-Quick Recall 2nd Place; Social Studies-2nd Place
II.B.1.b. Aiden Francis-Quick Recall-2nd Place
II.B.1.c. Sebrina Jiang-Written Composition-1st Place; Language Arts-2nd Place; Arts and Humanities-5th Place
II.B.1.d. Jaiden Ritchie-Quick Recall-2nd Place; Math-3rd Place; Science-5th Place
II.B.1.e. Anna Watts-Quick Recall-2nd Place; Written Composition-2nd Place; Arts and Humanities-4th Place
II.B.2. All District Band
II.B.2.a. Joshua Scott
II.B.2.b. Alec Zierer
II.B.3. Jackson Noble- HOBY
II.C. Staff Recognitions
II.C.1. Michelle Robinson-Academic Coach-SES
II.C.2. Janice Hall- Academic Special Assistant-SES
II.D. Reports
II.D.1. Superintendent Report
II.D.2. Attendance Report
II.D.3. Kindergarten Readiness Report
III. Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval
III.A. CONSENT ITEMS
III.A.1. Consider approval for board members to attend the KSBA's 2023 Annual Conference on Feb 24-26, 2023, in Louisville, KY.
Actions Taken

Order #193 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval for board members to attend the KSBA's 2023, Annual Conference on Feb 24-26, 2023, in Louisville, KY passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.B.1. Consider approval of November 15, 2022, Special Called Board/Work Session Meeting Minutes.
Actions Taken

Order #194 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Philip Watts, approval of November 15, 2022, Special Called Board/Work Session Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.2. Consider approval of November 15, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Actions Taken

Order #195 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the minutes of November 15, 2022, regular meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.3. Consider approval of December 2, 2022, Special Called Meeting Minutes.
Actions Taken

Order #196 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of December 2, 2022, Special Called Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.4. Consider approval of the November 2022 Treasurer's Report.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #197 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Treasurer's Report for November 2022 passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.5. Consider approval of the December 2022 bills for payment.
Actions Taken

Order #198 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the December 2022 bills for payment passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.6. Consider approval of the FY2022 Financial Audit.
Actions Taken

Order #199 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the FY2022 Financial Audit passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.7. Consider approval of adopting Acadience Reading Phonemic Awareness and Word Reading and Decoding as the reading diagnostic assessment for grades K-3 to satisfy the requirements of Senate Bill 9.
Actions Taken

Order #200 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of adopting Acadience Reading Phonemic Awareness and Word Reading and Decoding as the reading diagnostic assessment for grades K-3 to satisfy the requirements of Senate Bill 9 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.8. Consider approval of the 2023 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan.
Actions Taken

Order #201 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the 2023 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.9. Consider approval of the BHS Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP).
Actions Taken

Order #202 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the BHS Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.10. Consider approval of the HTS Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP).
Actions Taken

Order #203 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the HTS Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.11. Consider approval of the MRC Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP).
Actions Taken

Order #204 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, Consider approval of the MRC Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.12. Consider approval of the SES Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP).
Actions Taken

Order #205 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the SES Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.13. Consider approval of the MOU, next steps, and gift agreement form with AppHarvest. Board approval is subject to final revisions to the agreement and attorney approval.
Actions Taken

Order #206 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, Consider approval of the MOU, next steps, and gift agreement form with App Harvest, board approval is subject to final revisions to the agreement and attorney approval passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.14. Consider approval of start and end times for Breathitt Elementary School.
Actions Taken

Order #207 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of start and end times for Breathitt Elementary School passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.15. Consider approval of authorizing the Superintendent to move the new elementary school start date as needed.
Actions Taken

Order #208 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval to authorize the Superintendent to move the new elementary school start date as needed passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.16. Consider approval of the CTE Showcase Mini-Grant Application.
Actions Taken

Order #209 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the CTE Showcase Mini-Grant Application passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.17. Consider approval of Breathitt High School receiving a donated car from the Florence Police Department for the Law Enforcement CTE program at Breathitt High School, pending the Florence City Council's approval.
Actions Taken

Order #210 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of Breathitt High School receiving a donated car from the Florence Police Department for the Law Enforcement CTE program at Breathitt High School, pending the Florence City Council's approval passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.18. Consider approval of a quote from Willis Music in the amount of $44,990.00 for the purpose of purchasing musical instruments.
Actions Taken

Order #211 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of a quote from Willis Music in the amount of $44,990.00 for the purpose of purchasing musical instruments passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.19. Consider approval of adding the secondary color black to the school logos for BHS and Breathitt Elementary schools.
III.B.20. Consider approval of purchasing three new school buses:
Actions Taken

Order #212 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of purchasing three new school buses: Bus 232-52 Passenger Bus in the amount of $127,789.00; Bus 233-72-passenger bus in the amount of $134,721.00; Bus 231 Special Needs Bus in the amount of $134,372.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.20.a. Bus 232-52 Passenger Bus in the amount of $127,789.00
III.B.20.b. Bus 233-72-passenger bus in the amount of $134,721.00
III.B.20.c. Bus 231 Special Needs Bus in the amount of $134,372.00
III.B.21. Consider approval of the KSBA second and final reading for the following Chapter 1 policies:
Actions Taken

Order #213 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent approval of the KSBA second and final reading for the following Chapter 1 policies: A-L passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.21.a. 01.0 Administrative Procedures
III.B.21.b. 01.1 - Legal Status of the Board
III.B.21.c. 01.4 Minutes
III.B.21.d. 01.41 Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
III.B.21.e. 01.411 Duties and Responsibilities of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
III.B.21.f. 01.413 Designation of Treasurer
III.B.21.g. 01.42 Publicity
III.B.21.h. 01.421 Public Attendance
III.B.21.i. 01.44-Retreat
III.B.21.j. 01.45 Preparation
III.B.21.k. 01.5 Enactment of Policy
III.B.21.l. 01.821 Out-of-District Travel
III.B.22. Consider approval of the KSBA second and final reading for the following Chapter 2 policies:
Actions Taken

Order #214 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the KSBA second and final reading for the following Chapter 2 policies A-H passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.22.a. 02.12 Duties of Superintendent
III.B.22.b. 02.413- Exemption
III.B.22.c. 02.423 School Council Meeting
III.B.22.d. 02.4241- Compliance with Board Policy
III.B.22.e. 02.4242- School Budgeting and Purchases
III.B.22.f. 02.431 Training of School Council Members
III.B.22.g. 02.4331 Board Allocation Notices
III.B.22.h. 02.442-Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
III.B.23. Consider approval of the KSBA first reading for the following Chapter 3 policies:
III.B.23.a. 03.11 Superintendent's Responsibilities.
III.B.23.b. 03.111 Newly Employed Personnel
III.B.23.c. 03.1161 Athletic Coaches
III.B.23.d. 03.121 Exception
III.B.23.e. 03.1211 Mandatory Deductions
III.B.23.f. 03.122-Holidays (certified)
III.B.23.g. 03.123 Approval
III.B.23.h. 03.1231 Number of Days
III.B.23.i. 03.1232 Number of Days
III.B.23.j. 03.125 Expense Reimbursement (certified)
III.B.23.k. 03.131 Assignment (Certified)
III.B.23.l. 03.1311 Request for Transfer
III.B.23.m. 03.1321 Board Owned Vehicles
III.B.23.n. 03.13251- DNR- Pre-employment and Reasonable Suspicion Testing: Cautioned-expanded safety-sensitive definition.
III.B.23.o. 03.1327 Related Policies
III.B.23.p. 03.1335 Attendance
III.B.23.q. 03.162 Guidelines
III.B.23.r. 03.1721 Pecuniary Interest Prohibited
III.B.23.s. 03.175 Unused Sick Days
III.B.23.t. 03.1911 Definition
III.B.23.u. 03.18 Conflicts of Interest
III.B.23.v. 03.1911 Definition
III.B.23.w. 03.21 Background Check and Testing Educational Requirements
III.B.23.x. 03.211 Bus Drivers
III.B.23.y. 03.2221 Hourly or Salary Basis
III.B.23.z. 03.2211 Mandatory Deductions
III.B.23.aa. 03.222 Holidays (classified)
III.B.23.bb. 03.2223 Notification
III.B.23.cc. 03.2231 Number of Days
III.B.23.dd. 03.2232 Number of Days
III.B.23.ee. 03.224 Insurance
III.B.23.ff. 03.2225 Educational Leave (classified)
III.B.23.gg. 03.2321 Driving Record
III.B.23.hh. 03.23251 DNR
III.B.23.ii. 03.233 Leaves and Absences (classified)
III.B.23.jj. 03.262 Guidelines
III.B.23.kk. 03.271 Re-Employment
III.B.23.ll. 03.273 Unused Sick Days
III.B.23.mm. 03.4 Substitute Salary and Payment Schedule
III.B.23.nn. 03.5 Breathitt County Selected the Second option
III.B.23.oo. 03.6 Volunteers
III.B.24. Consider approval of the KSBA first reading for the following Chapter 4 policies:
III.B.24.a. 04.1-Budget Deficit Prohibited
III.B.24.b. 04.12-Preparation of Budgets
III.B.24.c. 04.2-Selection
III.B.24.d. 04.3111-Subsequent Approval
III.B.24.e. 04.312-Support/Booster Clubs (continued)
III.B.24.f. 04.7-Equipment and Assets
III.B.25. Consider approval for the increased cost in the amount of $3,419.00 to purchase a forklift, for a total amount of $38,475.00.
Actions Taken

Order #215 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval for the increased cost in the amount of $3,419.00 to purchase a forklift, for a total amount of $38,475.00 passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.26. Consider approval of Pay Application #5 from Allen Construction in the amount of $132,214.22 for work to date on the Coliseum HVAC Replacement (BG# 22-151).
Actions Taken

Order #216 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, consider approval of Pay Application #5 from Allen Construction in the amount of $132,214.22 for work to date on the Coliseum HVAC Replacement (BG# 22-151) passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.27. Consider approval of Pay Application #21 from Standafer Builders in the amount of $394,884.48 for work to date on the new Elementary (BG#20-283).
Actions Taken

Order #217 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of Pay Application #21 from Standafer Builders in the amount of $394,884.48 for work to date on the new Elementary (BG#20-283) passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.28. Consider approval of the payment of Owner Direct Purchase Orders accompanying Pay App #21 for the new Elementary School (BG#20-283) totaling $226,405.50.
Actions Taken

Order #218 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the payment of Owner Direct Purchase Orders accompanying Pay App #21 for the new Elementary School (BG#20-283) totaling $226,405.50 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.29. Consider approval of Pay Application #5 from Allen Construction in the amount of $46,787.73 for work to date on the Coliseum Balcony Replacement and the Coliseum Art Room Renovation.
Actions Taken

Order #219 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, consider approval of Pay Application #5 from Allen Construction in the amount of $46,787.73 for work to date on the Coliseum Balcony Replacement and the Coliseum Art Room Renovation passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.30. Consider approval of the Owner Direct Purchase Orders accompanying Pay App #5 for the Balcony + Art Room renovation totaling $138,970.33.
Actions Taken

Order #220 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, consider approval of the Owner Direct Purchase Orders accompanying Pay App #5 for the Balcony + Art Room renovation totaling $138,970.33 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.31. Consider approval of Pay Application #5 from Allen Construction in the amount of $ 23,625.53 for work to date on the Breathitt Baseball and Softball Training Building.
Actions Taken

Order #221 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, consider approval of Pay Application #5 from Allen Construction in the amount of $ 23,625.53 for work to date on the Breathitt Baseball and Softball Training Building passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.32. Consider accepting the proposal in the amount of $5,000.00 from CSI to provide code required Special Inspections for the Baseball and Softball Training building.
Actions Taken

Order #222 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, consider accepting the proposal in the amount of $5,000.00 from CSI to provide code required Special Inspections for the Baseball and Softball Training building passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.33. Consider approval to reimburse Tate Hill Jacobs Architects for the payment of the building permit plan review fees in the amount of $2,986.94 for the Bobcat Football Fieldhouse and Concession Building.
Actions Taken

Order #223 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, consider approval to reimburse Tate Hill Jacobs Architects for the payment of the building permit plan review fees in the amount of $2,986.94 for the Bobcat Football Fieldhouse and Concession Building passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.34. Consider approval of the BG1 #23-222 for the ARM Property Acquisition.
Actions Taken

Order #224 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the BG1 #23-222 for the ARM Property Acquisition passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.35. Consider approval of declaring the Breathitt County bus garage as a surplus and authorize disposal for the educational support needs of the district.
Actions Taken

Order #225 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of declaring the Breathitt County bus garage as a surplus and authorize disposal for the educational support needs of the district passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.36. Consider approval of accepting the offer in the amount of $1,411,000 for the proposed MOU agreement and Kentucky Department Transportation surveyed area including the bus garage for fair market value, pending KDE approval.
Actions Taken

Order #226 - Motion Passed:  approval of accepting the offer in the amount of $1,411,000 for the proposed MOU agreement and Kentucky Department Transportation surveyed area including the bus garage for fair market value, pending KDE approval passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.37. Consider approval of additional furnishing for flood-affected areas on Breathitt High School campus with ORI up to the amount of $20,000.
Actions Taken

Order #227 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of additional furnishing for flood-affected areas on Breathitt High School campus with ORI up to the amount of $20,000 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 #228 - Motion Passed:  There being no further business of the Board, adjournment at 6:41 p.m., passed with a motion by Mr. John Hollan and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.