Breathitt County
June 20, 2023 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 #459 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts to adopt the agenda with the addendum items listed passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

I.C.1. ADDENDUM: III.B.19 Consider approval of MOA contract with KDE and employee #3176 professional leave. III.B.20. Consider approval of purchasing additional furniture for Breathitt Elementary through the KPC contract with ORI in the amount of $90,383.70.
II. Presentations/Reports
II.A. Student Recognitions
II.A.1. Charles Price IV- Shot Put 7th Overall at State Competition
II.A.2. Brady Coomer-Governor's Scholar 2023
II.A.3. Evan Miller- Governor's Scholar 2023
II.A.4. Taylor Smith-Governor's School for Arts 2023
II.A.5. Andrew Combs-2nd All-State Baseball Team
II.A.6. Catlin Pennington- 1st All-State Softball Team
II.A.7. STLP-BHS-Advanced to Level 3 at State
II.A.7.a. Tyler Back
II.A.7.b. Autumn Baker
II.A.7.c. Mariah Clemons
II.A.7.d. Samuel Herald
II.A.7.e. Sierra Johnson
II.A.7.f. Cheyenne Pennington
II.A.7.g. Jacob Smith
II.A.7.h. Caitlyn Centers
II.A.7.i. Caleb Turner
II.A.7.j. Abigail White
II.A.8. BHS Baseball Team- 2023 14th Regional Champs
II.A.8.a. Isaac Bellamy
II.A.8.b. Colby Bird
II.A.8.c. Aiden Combs
II.A.8.d. Andrew Combs
II.A.8.e. Reece Cox
II.A.8.f. Eli Crisp
II.A.8.g. Jadon Hamilton
II.A.8.h. Chase Hobbs
II.A.8.i. Miles Hollon
II.A.8.j. Sebastian Howard
II.A.8.k. Jayden Hudson
II.A.8.l. Jakoby Little
II.A.8.m. Blake Ritchie
II.A.8.n. Dillion Stacy
II.A.8.o. Brady Tincher
II.A.8.p. Robbie Turner
II.B. Staff Recognitions
II.B.1. Jeff Clair-STLP Coach
II.B.2. Justin Combs- Head Baseball Coach
II.B.3. Ryan Cox- Coach
II.B.4. Kyle Crisp-Coach
II.B.5. Tim Gross-Coach
II.B.6. Dustin Frazier-Coach
II.B.7. Steve Kelly-Coach
II.C. Reports
II.C.1. Superintendent Report
II.C.2. Gear-Up
III. Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval
III.A. CONSENT ITEMS
Actions Taken

Order #460 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendations of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of consent items listed below passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.A.1. Consider approval of using up to thirty (30) emergency certified substitute teachers for the 2023-2024 school year.
III.A.2. Consider approval of the first reading of the 2023-2024 Employee Handbook and Substitute Teacher Handbook.
III.A.3. Consider approval of the first reading of the 2023-2024 Discipline Code Book.
III.A.4. Consider approval of the first reading of the 2023-2024 Coaches Handbook.
III.A.5. Consider approval of the Fidelity Bonds for FY 2024.
III.A.6. Consider approval of 2023-24 KVEC MOA.
III.A.7. Consider approval of using individual contract services with certified POPS (Peace Officer Professional Standards) officers to provide services to the schools and events as needed, not to exceed $20,000 for the 2023-2024 school year.
III.A.8. Consider approval of the agreement and fee schedule with Central Kentucky Psychological services for the 2023-24 school year.
III.A.9. Consider approval of an overnight trip in Hardinsburg, KY for Breathitt High School FFA to attend the KY Leadership Training Center (FFA Camp) from July 10 to July 14, 2023.
III.A.10. Consider approval of the Orientation and Mobility Services Contract with Karen White for the 2023-24 school year.
III.A.11. Consider approval of continuing legal services with Teresa T. Combs for Breathitt County Special Education Department through Fowler Bell, PLLC.
III.A.12. Consider approval of the School Nutrition Procurement Plan for the 2023-2024 school year.
III.A.13. Consider approval of the following food service bids for the 2023-2024 school year through KVEC School Nutrition Bids approved during the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative board meeting as follows:
III.A.13.a. Milk – Borden Dairy
III.A.13.b. Fresh Bread & Bakery Items – Bimbo Bakeries
III.A.13.c. Primary food bid-Gordon Food Service as awarded by HPS for the 2023-2024 SY.
III.B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.B.1. Consider approval of the May 23, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Actions Taken

Order #461 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the minutes of the May 23, 2023, 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 May 2023 Treasurer's Report.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #462 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Treasurer's Report for May 2023 passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.3. Consider approval of the June 2023 bills for payment.
Actions Taken

Order #463 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the June 2023 bills for payment passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.4. Consider approval of renewing the insurance package with Houchen's Insurance for the 2023-24 school year.
Actions Taken

Order #464 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of renewing the insurance package with Houchens Insurance for the 2023-24 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.5. Consider approval of the revised 2023-2024 Salary Schedule.
Actions Taken

Order #465 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the revised 2023-2024 Salary Schedule passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.6. Consider approval of the second reading of KSBA Policy update #46 and procedure update #25.
Actions Taken

Order #466 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the second reading of KSBA Policy update #46 and procedure update #25 passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.7. Consider approval of the KSBA second reading of policy #04.3111 for District Issuance of Checks.
Actions Taken

Order #467 - Motion Failed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the KSBA second reading of policy #04.3111 for District Issuance of Checks failed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.8. Consider approval of the KSBA second reading of Policy #03.225 and Policy # 03.125 and 03.125 AP.2 Expense Reimbursement.
Actions Taken

Order #468 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the KSBA second reading of policy Policy #03.225 and Policy # 03.125 Expense Reimbursement passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.9. Consider approval of the 2023-2026 Breathitt County Schools Teacher Leader Development and New Teacher Support System Plan.
Actions Taken

Order #469 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the 2023-2026 Breathitt County Schools Teacher Leader Development and New Teacher Support System Plan with the condition to come back and revisit passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.10. Consider approval of granting ten (10) additional extended days to all nurses for the purpose of COVID-19 preparation prior to opening school for the 2023-2024 school year.
Actions Taken

Order #470 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of granting ten (10) additional extended days to all nurses for the purpose of COVID-19 preparation prior to opening school for the 2023-2024 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.11. Consider approving up to (10) extra days for the principal, guidance counselor, front office staff, FRYSC, librarian and food service staff at Breathitt Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year.
Actions Taken

Order #471 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approving up to 10 extra days for the principal, guidance counselor, front office staff, FRYSC, librarian and food service staff at Breathitt Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.12. Consider approving up to (10) extra days for the guidance counselor, front office staff, FRYSC, librarian and food service staff at Sebastian Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year.
Actions Taken

Order #472 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendations of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approving up to (10) extra days for the guidance counselor, front office staff, FRYSC, librarian and food service staff at Sebastian Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.13. Consider authorizing the superintendent to enter into an independent contract with an experienced administrator. Building principal experience and certification is required. Purpose is to provide support to schools and to serve as a substitute administrator when there is an absent and/or vacancy.
Actions Taken

Order #473 - Motion Failed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, authorizing the superintendent to enter into an independent contract with an experienced administrator. Building principal experience and certification is required. Purpose is to provide support to schools and to serve as a substitute administrator when there is an absent and/or vacancy failed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.14. Consider approval of creating one additional maintenance technician position.
Actions Taken

Order #474 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of creating one additional maintenance technician position passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.15. Consider approval of allocating ESSER funds as well as ESS funds to hire tutors for all schools for the 2023-2024 school year (No cost to the general fund).
Actions Taken

Order #475 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of allocating ESSER funds as well as ESS funds to hire tutors for all schools for the 2023-2024 school year (No cost to the general fund) passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.16. Consider approval of MOA with City of Jackson for the purpose of hiring a School Resource Officer at Highland Turner Elementary Campus in the amount of $45,000 and allowing board attorney to review and make changes if necessary.
Actions Taken

Order #476 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of MOA with City of Jackson for the purpose of hiring a School Resource Officer at Highland Turner Elementary Campus in the amount of $45,000 and allowing board attorney to review and make changes if necessary passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.17. Consider approval of emergency certifying employee #4680.
Actions Taken

Order #477 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of emergency certifying employee #4680 passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.18. Consider declaring existing MRC contents as surplus property and authorize disposal.
Actions Taken

Order #478 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, declaring existing MRC contents as surplus property and authorize disposal passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.19. B.19 Consider approval of MOA contract with KDE and employee #3176 professional leave.
Actions Taken

Order #479 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of MOA contract with KDE and employee #3176 professional leave passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.20. Consider approval of purchasing additional furniture for Breathitt Elementary through the KPC contract with ORI in the amount of $90,383.70.
Actions Taken

Order #480 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of purchasing additional furniture for Breathitt Elementary through the KPC contract with ORI in the amount of $90,383.70 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

IV. BUILDING/GROUNDS
IV.A. Consider approval of accepting bid to Seal and Stripe BHS and Highland Turner Elementary.
Actions Taken

Order #481 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of accepting the bid with Bubba and Larry's Lawn care to seal and stripe in the amount of $22,970.05 and $8,734.05 for HTS for a total of $31,704.89 passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

IV.B. Consider approval of accepting the bid for BHS football field painting and netting.
Actions Taken

Order #482 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts approval of accepting the bid for BHS football field painting and netting from Allen Construction in the amount of $20,495.00 passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

IV.C. New Elementary KDE BG# 20-283
Actions Taken

Order #483 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the New Elementary KDE BG#20-283, items 1-3 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

IV.C.1. Consider approval of the Pay Application #27 from Standafer Builders in the amount of $144,140.35 for work to date on the new elementary (BG#20-283).
IV.C.2. Consider approval of the payment of Owner Direct Purchase Orders accompanying Pay App #27 for the new elementary (BG#20-283) totaling $157,247.57.
IV.C.3. Consider approval of change order #38 from Standafer Builders in the amount of $2,645.00 for owner requested additional parking lot striping at the new elementary(BG#20-283).
IV.D. Coliseum Balcony + Art Room (BG#22-061 (Balcony) + 22-099 (Art))
Actions Taken

Order #484 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the coliseum Balcony and Art Room (BG#22-061(Balcony)and BH 22-099(Art), items 1-2, passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

IV.D.1. Consider approval of the Pay Application #11 from Allen Construction in the amount of $19,528.36 for work to date on the Coliseum Balcony Replacement and the Coliseum Art Room Renovation.
IV.D.2. Consider approval of the payment of Owner Direct Purchase orders accompanying Pay App # 11 from Allen Construction in the amount of $49,000.00 for the Coliseum Balcony + Art Room project.
IV.E. New BB/SB Training Building KDE BG# 22-097
Actions Taken

Order #485 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the New BB/SB Training Building KDE BG#22-097,items 1-2, passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

IV.E.1. Consider approval of the Pay Application #5 from Allen Construction in the amount of $7,509.41 for work to date on the BB/SB Training Building (BG #22-097)
IV.E.2. Consider approval of the Owner Direct Purchase orders accompanying Pay App # 5 from Allen Construction in the amount of $3,093.45 for the BB/SB Training Building (BG #22-097).
IV.F. Breathitt Fieldhouse + Concession (BG# 22-168)
Actions Taken

Order #486 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Breathitt Fieldhouse + Concession (BG# 22-168) items 1-3, passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

IV.F.1. Consider approval of the Pay Application #4 from Standafer Builders in the amount of $197,624.08 for work to date on the Breathitt Football Fieldhouse + Concession project, BG# 22-168.
IV.F.2. Consider approval of the Owner Direct Purchase Orders accompanying Pay App #4 from Standafer Builders in the amount of $26,700.00 for the Breathitt Football Fieldhouse + Concession project BG# 22-168.
IV.F.3. Consider approval of change order #38 from Standafer Builders in the amount of $5,520.00 to add a beam to the lintel of an existing door to the Breathitt Football Fieldhouse + Concession project BG# 22-168.
IV.G. Coliseum HVAC (BG #22-151)
IV.G.1. Consider approval of the Pay Application #11 from Allen Construction in the amount of $49,894.38 for work to date on the Coliseum HVAC Replacement (BG# 22-151).
Actions Taken

Order #487 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Pay Application #11 from Allen Construction in the amount of $49,894.38 for work to date on the Coliseum HVAC Replacement (BG# 22-151) passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

IV.H. Highland Turner HVAC replacement
IV.H.1. Consider approval of the proposal from Endris Engineers in the amount of $1,950.00 to provide survey and utility location services for the geothermal project at Highland Turner Elementary.
Actions Taken

Order #488 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the proposal from Endris Engineers in the amount of $1,950.00 to provide survey and utility location services for the geothermal project at Highland Turner Elementary passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

V. Consider approval of going into closed session in compliance with KRS 61.810(k) and KRS 156.557(c), for discussion regarding the superintendent's evaluation.
Actions Taken

Order #489 - Motion Passed:  Entering closed session in compliance with KRS 61.810(k) and KRS 156.557(c), for discussion regarding the superintendent's evaluation at 6:01p.m., passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

VI. Consider approval of returning to open session.
Actions Taken

Order #490 - Motion Passed:  Approval of returning to open session at 7:47 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

VII. Consider approval of Superintendent's Annual Evaluation - Final Discussion and Report.
Actions Taken

Order #491 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Superintendent Evaluation with scores: Human Resource Leadership-Accomplished Instructional Leadership-Accomplished Managerial Leadership-Exemplary passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

VIII. Personnel Notifications
IX. Informational Items
IX.A. Communication/Sharing (All Present)
IX.B. School Financial Reports
IX.C. School SBDM Reports
X. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #492 - Motion Passed:  There being no further business of the Board, adjournment at 7:54p.m., passed with a motion by Mr. John Hollan and a second by Mr. Albert Little.