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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 #279 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Chair Ruschelle Hamilton, adoption of the agenda with the following changes. Remove item: B.11. Consider approval of the 5 year Strategic Plan including Vision, Mission, Our Core Beliefs, Our District Commitments, Academic, Financial and Facility Goals passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

II. Presentations/Reports

II.A. Recognitions

II.A.1. Teacher Scholarship Recipients

II.A.1.a. Courtney Abner

II.A.1.b. Ashley Allen

II.A.1.c. Casey Allen

II.A.1.d. Natasha Bowling

II.A.1.e. Cealia Clair

II.A.1.f. Jeff Clair

II.A.1.g. Brooke Halsey

II.A.1.h. Jeremy J. Hall

II.A.1.i. Melinda Hall

II.A.1.j. Lisa Montgomery

II.A.1.k. Anthony Mullins

II.A.1.l. Camron Turner

II.A.1.m. Megan White

II.A.2. Sawyer Hall-Class 1A Region 6 Shot Put Championship

II.B. Reports

II.B.1. Superintendent Report

III. Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval

III.A. CONSENT ITEMS

Actions Taken

Order #280 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of consent items listed below A.1-13 passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.A.1. Consider approval of using up to thirty (30) emergency certified substitute teachers for the 2025-2026 school year.

III.A.2. Consider approval of the first reading of the 2025-2026 Employee Handbook and Substitute Teacher Handbook.

III.A.3. Consider approval of the first reading of the 2025-2026 Coaches Handbook.

III.A.4. Consider approval of the first reading of the 2025-2026 Discipline Code Book.

III.A.5. Consider approval of the agreement and fee schedule with Central Kentucky Psychological services for the 2025-26 school year.

III.A.6. Consider approval of the School Nutrition Procurement Plan for the 2025-2026 school year.

III.A.7. Consider approval of the following food service bids for the 2025-2026 school year through KVEC School Nutrition Bids approved during the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative board meeting as follows:

III.A.7.a. Milk – Borden Dairy

III.A.7.b. Fresh Bread & Bakery Items – Bimbo Bakeries

III.A.8. Consider approval of the Orientation and Mobility Services Contract with Margie Lowe for the 2025-26 school year.

III.A.9. Consider approval of the Breathitt Elementary PTO fundraiser request, July Vendor Event scheduled for July 1, 2 and 3, 2025.

III.A.10. Consider approval of the Camp Unite request of school buses for transportation to Camp. The proposed departure date is June 14, 2025, with a return date of June 18, 2025.

III.A.11. Consider approval of the Lumberjack Football Request to use the Football Stadium during the 2025-2026 season, contingent on receiving all necessary paperwork, including insurance.

III.A.12. Consider approval of the MOU with WestEd.

III.A.13. Consider approval of the first reading of KSBA Policy update #48 and procedure update #29.

III.B. DISCUSSION ITEMS

III.B.1. Consider approval of the May 20, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.

Actions Taken

Order #281 - Motion Passed: Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the minutes of the May 20, 2025, regular meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.2. Consider approval of the June 12, 2025, Work Session Meeting Minutes.

Actions Taken

Order #282 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the June 12, 2025, 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 May 2025 Treasurer's Report.

Actions Taken

Order #283 - Motion Passed: Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Treasurer's Report for May 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.4. Consider approval of the June 2025 bills for payment.

Actions Taken

Order #284 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the June 2025 bills for payment passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.5. Consider approval of the Fidelity Bonds for FY 2025.

Actions Taken

Order #285 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Fidelity Bonds for FY 2025 passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.6. Consider approval of the FY26 Insurance Renewal Package.

Actions Taken

Order #286 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the FY26 Insurance Renewal Package passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.7. Consider approval of adjusting salary schedule to add Phase II and Phase III for Dataseam Workers; and to add Restraint Trainer at an additional 20 contract days per year.

Actions Taken

Order #287 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of adjusting salary schedule to add Phase II and Phase III for Dataseam Workers; and to add Restraint Trainer at an additional 20 contract days per year passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.8. Consider approval of purchasing ParentSquare for communication related to and in compliance with Senate Bill 181.

Actions Taken

Order #288 - Motion Passed: Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Watts, approval of purchasing ParentSquare for Communication related to and in compliance with Senate Bill 181 passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.9. Consider approval of the following traceable communication systems, effective June 27, 2025, as required by Senate Bill 181 and KRS 160.145, for all electronic communications between students and school district employees or volunteers: • ParentSquare and/or School Messenger • IC Messenger/IC Student Portal • District staff and student email accounts • District-managed Google services

Actions Taken

Order #289 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the following traceable communication systems, effective June 27, 2025, as required by Senate Bill 181 and KRS 160.145, for all electronic communications between students and school district employees or volunteers: • ParentSquare and/or School Messenger • IC Messenger/IC Student Portal • District staff and student email accounts • District-managed Google services passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.10. Consider approval for the Autism STAR/LINKs training for the 2025-26 school year.

Actions Taken

Order #290 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval for the Autism STAR/LINKs training for the 2025-26 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.11. Consider approval of the 5 Year Strategic Plan including Vision, Mission, Our Core Beliefs, Our District Commitments, Academic, Financial and Facility Goals.

III.B.12. Consider approval of the quote from DC elevator in the amount of $226,450.00 for Breathitt High School Elevator.

Actions Taken

Order #291 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watt, approval of the quote from DC elevator in the amount of $226,450.00 for Breathitt High School Elevator passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.13. Consider approval of the low bid in the amount of $64,245.00 from Combs Trucking Company for the purpose of the Elm and Court Street parking lots.

Actions Taken

Order #292 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the low bid in the amount of $64,245.00 from Combs Trucking Company for the purpose of the Elm and Court Street parking lots. passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.14. Consider approval of the temporary use of property for Triton Construction and Agreement with the Kentucky Department of Transportation on the Breathitt High School Campus.

Actions Taken

Order #293 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the temporary use of property for Triton Construction and Agreement with the Kentucky Department of Transportation on the Breathitt High School Campus passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

IV. BUILDINGS/GROUNDS/FACILITY

IV.A. Breathitt ATC (BG #24-189)

Actions Taken

Order #294 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Breathitt ATC (BG #24-189) items IV.A. 1-3 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

IV.A.1. Consider approval of Contractor Pay Application 14 from Standafer builders in the amount of $ $732,238.44 for work to-date on the ATC + Bus Garage BG# 24-189.

IV.A.2. Consider approval of the Owner Direct Purchase Orders accompanying Pay Application 14 from Standafer builders in the amount of $ 13,191.90 for materials installed at the ATC + Bus Garage BG# 24-189.

IV.A.3. Consider approval of change order #009 from Standafer Builders in the amount of $56,301.34 for bus wash downspout, river rock and purlins at the ATC + Bus Garage BG# 24-189.

V. Consider approval of going into closed session in compliance with KRS 61.810(1)(k) and KRS 156.557(6)(c), for discussion regarding the superintendent's evaluation.

Actions Taken

Order #295 - Motion Passed: Entering closed session in compliance with KRS 61.810(1)(k) and KRS 156.557(6)(c), for discussion regarding the superintendent's evaluation at 5:19p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

V.A. Consider approval of returning to open session.

Actions Taken

Order #296 - Motion Passed: Returning to open session at 6:46p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

V.B. Consider approval of Superintendent's Annual Evaluation - Final Discussion and Report.

Actions Taken

Order #297 - Motion Passed: Approval of Superintendent Evaluation with scores 4 in Managerial and 3.4 (Accomplished) in Instructional. Goals will be set in the July meeting, passed passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

VI. Personnel Notifications

VII. Informational Items

VII.A. Communication/Sharing (All Present)

VII.B. School Financial Reports

VII.C. School SBDM Reports

VII.D. Closure letter for the USDA commodity review.

VII.E. KDE Food Service Audit

VIII. Adjournment

Actions Taken

Order #298 - Motion Passed: There being no further business of the Board, adjournment at 6:49pm passed with a motion by Mr. John Hollan and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.