Breathitt County
March 19, 2024 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 #262 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, adoption of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

II. Presentations/Reports
II.A. Student Recognitions
II.A.1. Brady Coomer-KSBA Student Grant
II.A.2. Kathryn Crank-KSBA CTE Grant
II.A.3. Addison Salyers-Rogers Scholar
II.A.4. Breanna Turner-Craft Academy
II.A.5. BHS Cheerleaders-1st place for boys' and girls' regional tournament in-game cheer competition
II.A.5.a. Senior
II.A.5.a.1. Lynsey Strong
II.A.5.b. Juniors:
II.A.5.b.1. Morgan Banks
II.A.5.b.2. Allie Mann
II.A.5.b.3. Jackson Noble
II.A.5.b.4. Madison Strong
II.A.5.c. Sophomores:
II.A.5.c.1. Alyssa Banks
II.A.5.c.2. Lilyan Barnett
II.A.5.c.3. Kaylie Chapman
II.A.5.c.4. Alexis McIntosh
II.A.5.c.5. Isabell Spencer
II.A.5.d. Freshmen:
II.A.5.d.1. Lily Nunn
II.A.5.d.2. Kyra Smith
II.A.5.d.3. Lisa Strong
II.A.5.d.4. Lillian Wilson
II.A.5.e. 8th Grade:
II.A.5.e.1. Elah Bellamy
II.A.5.e.2. Daisy Bowling
II.A.5.e.3. Aubree Chapman
II.A.5.e.4. Ashtyn Lindon
II.A.5.e.5. Brinsley Neace
II.A.5.e.6. Kelsey Stamper
II.A.5.e.7. Alexis Turner
II.A.5.e.8. Brystal Allen
II.A.5.f. 7th Grade:
II.A.5.f.1. Emily Bird
II.B. Staff Recognitions
II.B.1. Head Cheer Coach Kera Howard
II.B.2. Assistant Cheer Coach Natasha Lindon
II.C. Reports
II.C.1. Superintendent Report
II.C.2. Attendance Report
III. Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval
III.A. CONSENT ITEMS
Actions Taken

Order #263 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommedation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, items listed below passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.A.1. Consider approval of the facility usage agreement with 606 Dreamerz for the purpose of the AAU basketball team to use the Sebastian Elementary and Breathitt Elementary gyms for the purpose of practices and games.
III.A.2. Consider approval of accepting the KETS second offer of assistance in the amount of $12,812.
III.A.3. Consider approval of the agreement between Partners for Rural Impact and Breathitt County Schools.
III.A.4. Breathitt Elementary PTO Fundraisers
III.A.4.a. Bunny Hop- April 4, 2024.
III.A.4.b. Friendship Candy Grams-April 3rd-April 10, 2024.
III.A.5. Consider approval of renewing student insurance to include all students with Roberts Insurance Company for the 2024-2025 school year.
III.A.6. Consider approval of the Capital Funds request for the purpose of KISTA bus bond payment and property insurance in the amount of $232,307.00.
III.A.7. Consider approval of the FRYSC MOA.
III.A.8. Consider approval of an Online Cyber Safe School training for all students in the district in the total amount of $1,988.00 for all schools.
III.B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.B.1. Consider approval of February 27,2024, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Actions Taken

Order #264 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval approval of February 27,2024, Regular Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.2. Consider approval of the March 14, 2024, Work Session Meeting Minutes.
Actions Taken

Order #265 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the 03/14/2024, Work Session Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.3. Consider approval of the February 2024 Treasurer's Report.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #266 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Treasurer's Report for February 2024, passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.4. Consider approval of the March 2024 bills for payment.
Actions Taken

Order #267 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the March 2024 bills for payment passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.5. Consider approval of waiving defects and accepting the low base bid with Standafer Builders, Inc. in the amount of $12,890,000 plus alternate #1 Door Hardware for zero dollars, alternate #2 geothermal system for $385,000, alternate #3 parking lot overlay for $56,500, alternate #4 monument signage for $28,000, alternate #6 bus lift equipment pit for $35,000, and alternate #8 to provide new girt $98,000, for a total construction cost of $13,493,000.
Actions Taken

Order #268 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the low base bid with Standafer Builders, Inc. in the amount of $12,890,000 plus alternate #1 Door Hardware for zero dollars, alternate #2 geothermal system for $385,000, alternate #3 parking lot overlay for $56,500, alternate #4 monument signage for $28,000, alternate #6 bus lift equipment pit for $35,000, and alternate #8 to provide new girt $98,000, for a total construction cost of $13,493,000 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mr. John Hollan.

III.B.6. Consider the approval of the KDE Owner Architect and Contractor agreement for the Breathitt ATC and Bus Garage.
Actions Taken

Order #269 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superitnendent Phillip Watts, approval of the KDE Owner Architect and Contractor agreement for the newBreathitt ATC and Bus Garage passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.7. Consider approval of amending the 2023-2024 school calendar. The tentative last day for students will be Thursday, May 23, 2024. The tentative professional development day for staff and teachers will be Tuesday, May 21, 2024, and the tentative closing day for staff and teachers will be Friday, May 24, 2024.
Actions Taken

Order #270 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of amending the 2023-2024 school calendar. The tentative last day for students will be Thursday, May 23, 2024. The tentative professional development work day for staff and teachers will be Tuesday, May 21, 2024, and the tentative closing day for staff and teachers will be Friday, May 24, 2024. passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.8. Consider approval of the 24-25 Calendar for Breathitt Learning Academy and Breathitt Regional School.
Actions Taken

Order #271 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval approval of the 24-25 Calendar for Breathitt Learning Center and Breathitt Regional School. passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.9. Consider approval of purchasing 75 Apple Ipads, 125 cases, and 3-year Apple Care warranty from Apple Inc. for the purpose of reseeding K-1 devices in the amount of $32,793.75 using ESSER funds.
Actions Taken

Order #272 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommenation of Superintendent Phillip Watts,approval of purchasing 75 Apple Ipads, 125 cases, and 3-year Apple Care warranty from Apple Inc. for the purpose of reseeding K-1 devices in the amount of $32,793.75 using ESSER funds passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.10. Consider approval of the quote from Toadvine for the purpose of Windscreens to black out walls, perimeter netting, wall drawn curtain to protect garage door, I-Beam pads, and (2) ceiling suspended batting cages up to $60,000.
Actions Taken

Order #273 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of approval of the quote from Toadvine for the purpose of Windscreens to black out walls,perimeter netting, wall drawn curtian to protect garage door, I-Beam pads,and (2) ceiling suspended batting cages up to $60,000 passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.11. Consider approval of a contract with Quicksand Farms for Field Maintenance for the BHS Football Field, Baseball Field, and Softball Field in the amount of $12,960.00.
Actions Taken

Order #274 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of a contract with Quicksand Farms for Field Maintenance for the BHS Football Field, Baseball Field, and Softball Field in the amount of $12,960.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.12. Consider approval of declaring the following buses as surplus:
Actions Taken

Order #275 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of declaring the following buses as surplus: passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.12.a. bus #17 VIN #4UZAAZDC65CN36113.
III.B.12.b. bus #27 VIN #4UZAAXDC86V11988.
IV. BUILDING/GROUNDS
IV.A. New Elementary KDE BG# 20-283
IV.A.1. Consider approval of the invoice from ZH Commissioning in the amount of $7,000.00 for commissioning work to date on the new Elementary (BG#20-283).
Actions Taken

Order #276 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the invoice from ZH Commissioning in the amount of $7,000.00 for commissioning work to date on the new Elementary (BG#20-283) passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

IV.B. Coliseum HVAC (BG #22-151)
Actions Taken

Order #277 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendaiton of Superintendent Phillip Watts, IV.B 1 and 2, Coliseum HVAC (BG #22-151), B.1 approval of the Pay Application #19 from Allen Construction in the amount of $8,846.97 for work to date on the Coliseum HVAC Replacement (BG# 22-151). B.2.approval of the Owner Direct Purchase Orders with Pay Application #19 from Allen Construction in the amount of $83,333.60 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.B.1. Consider approval of the Pay Application #19 from Allen Construction in the amount of $8,846.97 for work to date on the Coliseum HVAC Replacement (BG# 22-151).
IV.B.2. Consider approval of the Owner Direct Purchase Orders with Pay Application #19 from Allen Construction in the amount of $83,333.60 for work to date on the Coliseum HVAC Replacement (BG# 22-151).
IV.C. ATC Demo Project (BG #24-079)
IV.C.1. Consider approval of the proposal in the amount of $4,500.00 from CSI to perform special inspections on the site of the ATC demolition project. (BG# 24-079).
Actions Taken

Order #278 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, consider approval the proposal in th amount of $4,500.00 from CSI to perform special inspections on the site of the ATC demolition project. (BG# 24-079) passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

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

Order #279 - Motion Passed:  There being no further business of the Board, adjournment at 5:43p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. John Hollan and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.