Breathitt County
March 18, 2025 5:00 PM
Breathitt County Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
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I. Call to Order.
I.A. Roll Call
I.B. Pledge of Allegiance/Mission and Vision
I.C. Adopt Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #196 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of adopting the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

II. Presentations/Reports
II.A. Student Recognitions
II.A.1. Upper Kentucky River Retired Teachers Association
II.A.1.a. 2025 AARP Grandparent of the Year Essay District Winner-Katelyn Manning
II.A.1.b. 2025 AARP Grandparent Essay winner for HTS-Racheal Parks
II.A.1.c. 2025 AARP Grandparent Essay winner for SES Katelyn Manning
II.A.2. JAG-KY Regional Business Plan
II.A.2.a. Jackson Noble- 1st-Place
II.A.2.b. Shelby Lykins-1st Place
II.A.3. Middle School Governor’s Cup Regional Finals
II.A.3.a. Sebrina Jiang-1st Place Written Composition; 2nd Place in Language Arts
II.A.3.b. Natalie Napier-6th Place Arts & Humanities
II.A.4. High School Governor’s Cup Regional Finals.
II.A.4.a. Sophia Jiang-3rd Place Arts & Humanities; 4th Place Written Composition
II.A.5. Sebastian Elementary Regional Governor's Cup Competition
II.A.5.a. Jesselin Eversole-Parks-2nd Place Language Arts
II.A.5.b. Charity Gross-2nd Place Written Composition
II.A.5.c. Katelyn Manning-3rd Place Arts & Humanities
II.A.6. Highland-Turner Elementary District Governor's Cup
II.A.6.a. Lewis Turner- 1st Place Math; 2nd Place Science
II.A.6.b. Racheal Parks- 2nd Place English Composition;4th Place Social Studies
II.A.6.c. District Governor's Cup-2nd Place Quick Recall
II.A.6.c.1. Melody Combs
II.A.6.c.2. Levi Deaton
II.A.6.c.3. Emberli Haddix
II.A.6.c.4. Nicohlas Johnson
II.A.6.c.5. Rowan Miller
II.A.6.c.6. Racheal Parks
II.A.6.c.7. Jazz Turner
II.A.6.c.8. Lewis Turner
II.A.6.d. District Governor's Cup FPS-2nd Place
II.A.6.d.1. Melody Combs
II.A.6.d.2. Levi Deaton
II.A.6.d.3. Rowan Miller
II.A.6.d.4. Jazz Turner
II.A.7. Highland-Turner Academic Team-Regional Governor's Cup:
II.A.7.a. Racheal Parks-3rd Place English Composition
II.A.7.b. Quick Recall-3rd Place
II.A.7.b.1. Melody Combs
II.A.7.b.2. Levi Deaton
II.A.7.b.3. Emberli Haddix
II.A.7.b.4. Nicholas Johnson
II.A.7.b.5. Rowan Miller
II.A.7.b.6. Jazz Turner
II.A.7.b.7. Racheal Parks
II.A.7.c. FPS-3rd Place
II.A.7.c.1. Melody Combs
II.A.7.c.2. Levi Deaton
II.A.7.c.3. Rowan Miller
II.A.7.c.4. Jazz Turner
II.B. Staff Recognitions
II.B.1. Academic Coaches
II.B.1.a. Michelle Robinson-SES
II.B.1.b. Janice Hall-Academic SES Coach-Volunteer
II.B.1.c. Courtney Gross-SES
II.B.1.d. Amanda Turner-HTS
II.B.1.e. Dustin Frazier-BHS Middle School
II.B.1.f. Nicole Johnson-BHS-Highschool
II.B.2. 2025 Flood Response
II.B.2.a. David Abner
II.B.2.b. Casey Allen
II.B.2.c. Jalen Banks
II.B.2.d. Kaylia Banks
II.B.2.e. Justin Combs
II.B.2.f. Tiffany Combs
II.B.2.g. John Driskill
II.B.2.h. Aaron McIntosh
II.B.2.i. Matt Minix
II.B.2.j. Ricky Molands
II.B.2.k. Russell Morgan
II.B.2.l. Anthony Mullins
II.B.2.m. Jervis Neace
II.B.2.n. Greg Noble
II.B.2.o. Will Noble
II.B.2.p. Jeff Patrick
II.B.2.q. Ken Spicer
II.B.2.r. Lonnie Turner
II.B.2.s. Phillip Watts
II.B.3. 2025 KSBA Banner
II.B.3.a. Anthony Mullins
II.B.3.b. Jerry Smith
II.B.3.c. Amanda Turner
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 #197 - 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 Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.A.1. Consider approval of an overnight trip to Hardinsburg, KY for Breathitt High School FFA to attend the KY Leadership Training Center (FFA Camp) from June 16-20, 2025.
III.A.2. Consider approval of the overnight Breathitt High School Boys' basketball team and cheerleaders to travel to Lexington, KY for the KHSSA State Tournament at Rupp Arena on March 26, 2025 until March 29, 2025.
III.A.3. Consider approval for the out-of-state field trip for BHS student(s) to attend the Cincinnati Orchestra and Art Museum on April 11, 2025.
III.A.4. Consider approval of accepting the SFCC KETS 2nd Offer of Assistance in the amount of $12,654.00.
III.A.5. Consider approval of the following facility usage request:
III.A.5.a. Appalachian Mountain Wrestling to utilize the BHS PE GYM for the purpose of BHS Girls' Basketball, contingent upon providing insurance, on April 11, 2025 (evening for set-up) and April 12, 2025 (event).
III.A.5.b. BC Fever to utilize Sebastian Elementary School for the purpose of games and practices from March 20,2025 until December 31,2025.
III.A.5.c. Lady Vision Basketball to utilize BHS Coliseum/PE Gym, and SES for the purpose of practice from April 2025 until July 2025.
III.A.6. Consider approval of the following Breathitt Elementary PTO fundraiser request:
III.A.6.a. Biddy Basketball League
III.B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.B.1. Consider approval of the February 25, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Actions Taken

Order #198 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the minutes of the February 25, 2025 passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.2. Consider approval of the March 13, 2025, Regular Work Session Meeting Minutes.
Actions Taken

Order #199 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the March 13, 2025, Regular Work Session Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.3. Consider approval of the March 2025 bills for payment.
Actions Taken

Order #200 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the March 2025 bills for payment passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.4. Consider approval of the February 2025 Treasurer's Report.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #201 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Treasurer's Report for February 2025 passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.5. Consider approval of the RFP auditor for 2025-2026 .
Actions Taken

Order #202 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Philip Watts, approval of the RFP auditor Cloyd & Associates, PSC, for 2025-2026 passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.6. Consider approval of the RFP Approval and Request for Advertisement for Vendors to Supply Meal Boxes for the 2025 Summer Feeding Program.
Actions Taken

Order #203 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the RFP Approval and Request for Advertisement for Vendors to Supply Meal Boxes for the 2025 Summer Feeding Program passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.7. Consider approval of the “Leader in Me” five-year proposal.
Actions Taken

Order #204 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, Consider approval of the “Leader in Me” five-year proposal passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.8. Consider approval for emergency certification for high school science teacher.
Actions Taken

Order #205 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval for emergency certification for high school science passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.9. Consider approval of creating an Assistant Band Director, adopt job description, and add to salary/stipend schedule.
Actions Taken

Order #206 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Philip Watts, approval of creating an assistant band director position at Breathitt High School passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.10. Consider approval of advertising for bid, and authorize superintendent to accept bid, make selection for baseball and softball bullpens, fencing and field work.
Actions Taken

Order #207 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of advertising for bid, and authorize superintendent to accept bid, make selection for baseball and softball bullpens, fencing and field work passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.11. Consider approval of the quote(s) from Apple in the amount of $28,715 and CDW in the amount of $161.131.30 (KPC contract(s)) for the purpose of reseeding student devices for 2025-2026 school year.
Actions Taken

Order #208 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the quote(s) from Apple in the amount of $28,715 and CDW in the amount of $161.131.30 (KPC contract(s)) for the purpose of reseeding student devices for 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

IV. BUILDING GROUNDS/FACILITIES
IV.A. Breathitt ATC (BG #24-189)
Actions Taken

Order #209 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of Breathitt ATC (BG #24-189) items A.1 and A2 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

IV.A.1. Consider approval of the Contractor Pay Application #11 in the amount of $ 672,417.00 to Standafer Builders for the Breathitt ATC + Bus Garage (BG#24-189).
IV.A.2. Consider approval of the Owner DPOs in the amount of $118,098.89 for the Breathitt ATC + Bus Garage (BG#24-189).
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 #210 - Motion Passed:  There being no further business of the Board, adjournment at 5:07 passed with a motion by Mr. John Hollan and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.