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I.
Call to Order.
I.A.
Roll Call
I.B.
Pledge of Allegiance/Mission and Vision
I.C.
Adopt Agenda: Addendum Add: IV.A.2 Consider approval of DC elevator pay app in the amount of $33,970.00. Delete VII. 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.
Order #3 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendations of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval to adopt the agenda with the following amendments, deletion of VII. Superintendent evaluation and reschedule to discuss goals. Addition IV.a. Consider approval of the DC elevator Pay Application 1 in the amount of $33,970.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
II.
Presentations/Reports
II.A.
Recognitions
II.A.1.
2024-2025 Staff Perfect Attendance
II.A.1.a.
Renee Davidson
II.A.1.b.
Paul Halsey
II.A.1.c.
Denise Neace
II.A.1.d.
Jervis Neace
II.A.1.e.
Christa Smith
II.A.1.f.
Phillip Watts
II.A.2.
Lisa Montgomery-2025 CEDAR Teacher of the Year Award
II.B.
Reports
II.B.1.
Superintendent Report
III.
Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval
III.A.
CONSENT ITEMS
Order #4 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the consent items listed below, A.1-19 passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. John Hollan.
III.A.1.
Consider approval of the 2025-2026 ARC Chairperson Designee (s).
III.A.2.
Consider approval of renewing KSBA Custom Policy/Procedure Services and eMeeting Maintenance for the 2025-2026 school year.
III.A.3.
Consider approval of renewing membership with KSBA for the 2025-2026 school year.
III.A.4.
Consider approval of the KVEC Membership Agreement for the 2025-2026 school year.
III.A.5.
Consider approval of the MOA with HCTC for Dual Credit for the 2025-2026 school year.
III.A.6.
Consider approval of the MOA with Hazard Community College for the IEC and Education program.
III.A.7.
Consider approval of the Local Head Start MOA with Middle Kentucky Head Start for the 2025-2026 school year.
III.A.8.
Consider approval of the modified MOA with KDE and employee #3530 professional leave.
III.A.9.
Consider approval of Breathitt County Imagination Library Participation Contract.
III.A.10.
Consider approval of the agreement with Dollywood Foundation.
III.A.11.
Consider approval of the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan.
III.A.12.
Consider approval of financial assistance to pay for additional student dual credit classes that are not covered from the Work Ready scholarship at the ATC.
III.A.13.
Consider approval of board members attending the KSBA Fall 2025 Regional Meeting.
III.A.14.
Consider approval of allocating $20,000 to BHS
extracurricular expenses (same as last year's allocation) and $4,000 to each elementary school for extracurricular expenses.
III.A.15.
Consider approval of the Interagency Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Department of Juvenile Justice for the Breathitt Regional School and Breathitt Learning Academy.
III.A.16.
Consider approval of the 25-26 Calendar for Breathitt Learning Academy and Breathitt Regional School.
III.A.17.
Consider approval of proposed student fees for the 2025-2026 school year for BHS, at $10.00 parking pass per driver and FFA $20.00 per student.
III.A.18.
Consider approval of facility usage agreement for Appalachian Mountain Wrestling to utilize the BHS PE GYM contingent upon providing insurance, on September 5(set-up) and September 6, 2025(Event).
III.A.19.
Consider approval of the Breathitt County Schools/Trane GESC amendment(s).
III.B.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.B.1.
Consider approval of minutes of June 17, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Order #5 - Motion Passed: Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the minutes of the June 17, 2025, regular meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
III.B.2.
Consider approval of the July 17, 2025, Regular Work Session Meeting Minutes.
Order #6 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the July 17, 2025, Regular Work Session Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. John Hollan.
III.B.3.
Consider approval of the June 2025 Treasurer's Report.
Order #7 - Motion Passed: Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Treasurer's Report for June 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
III.B.4.
Consider approval of the July 2025 bills for payment.
Order #8 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the July 2025 bills for payment passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.
III.B.5.
Consider approval of the Trauma plan in compliance with KRS 158.4416 (School Safety and Resiliency Act).
Order #9 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Trauma plan in compliance with KRS 158.4416 (School Safety and Resiliency Act) passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
III.B.6.
Consider approval of the second and final reading of the 2025-2026 Employee Handbook and Substitute Teacher Handbook.
Order #10 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the first reading of the 2025-2026 Employee Handbook and Substitute Teacher Handbook passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.
III.B.7.
Consider approval of the second and final reading of the 2025-2026 Coaches Handbook.
Order #11 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the second and final reading of the 2025-2026 Coaches Handbook passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
III.B.8.
Consider approval of the second and final reading of the 2025-2026 Discipline Code Book.
Order #12 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the first reading of the 2025-2026 Discipline Code Book passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.
III.B.9.
Consider approval of the second and final reading of KSBA Policy update #48 and procedure update #29.
Order #13 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the second and final reading of KSBA Policy update #48 and procedure update #29 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
III.B.10.
Consider approval of the snow plan for 2025-2026.
Order #14 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of updating the Snow Plan passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
III.B.11.
Consider approval of the following traceable communication systems for students enrolled in dual credit courses through KCTCS,and authorize the Superintendent to approve additional platforms if needed for students to take advantage of other dual credit opportunities through other institutions.
Order #15 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the follow additional traceable communications for students enrolled in dual credit courses through KCTCS, and authorize the Superintendent to approve additional platforms if needed for students to take advantage of other dual credit opportunities through other institutions passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.
III.B.11.a.
KCTCS Blackboard
III.B.11.b.
Outlook
III.B.11.c.
Starfish
III.B.12.
Consider emergency approval(one reading required) of the following policies:
Order #16 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of emergency approval of the following policies: passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.
III.B.12.a.
Alternative Education Revised 09.4341
III.B.12.b.
Admissions and Attendance-Revised 09.12
III.B.13.
Consider approval of the Appalachian Center for Assistive Technology contract.
Order #17 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Appalachian Center for Assistive Technology contract passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.
IV.
BUILDING/FACILITIES/GROUNDS
IV.A.
Breathitt High School elevator.
IV.A.1.
Consider approval of initial BG1 (BG 26-034) to modernize existing Breathitt High School elevator.
Order #18 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of initial BG1 (BG 26-034)to modernize existing Breathitt High School elevator passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
IV.A.2.
Consider approval of DC elevator pay app in the amount of $33,970.00.
Order #19 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of DC elevator pay app in the amount of $33,970.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
IV.B.
Consider approval of the BG-4 for the Coliseum HVAC replacement project BG 22-151.
Order #20 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of approval the BG-4 for the Coliseum HVAC replacement project BG 22-151 passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.
IV.C.
Consider approval of accepting a letter of interest to hire Tate Hill Jacobs Architect for the purpose of construction of the following projects:
Order #21 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, Consider approval to accept a letter of interest to hire Tate Hill Jacobs Architect for purpose of the following projects; passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
IV.C.1.
Track at Sebastian Elementary School.
IV.C.2.
New roof at Highland-Turner Elementary School.
IV.C.3.
New roof at Breathitt High School.
IV.D.
ATC + Bus Garage BG# 24-189.
Order #22 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the ATC + Bus Garage BG# 24-189, IVD. 1-5 passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. John Hollan.
IV.D.1.
Consider approval of Contractor Pay Application 15 from Standafer builders in the amount of $1,088,764.42 for work to-date on the ATC + Bus Garage BG# 24-189.
IV.D.2.
Consider approval of change order #010 from Standafer Builders in the amount of $91,194.03 – dust collector + lower sprinkler heads at the ATC + Bus Garage BG# 24-189.
IV.D.3.
Consider approval of the Owner Direct Purchase Orders accompanying Pay Application 15 from Standafer builders in the amount of $175,961.64 for materials installed at the ATC + Bus Garage BG# 24-189.
IV.D.4.
Consider approval of the invoice from Tate Hill Jacobs in the amount of $35,867.84 for 20% completion of contract administration by the architects and engineers. This amount includes $292.84 paid to the state of Kentucky for plan review of the bus wash, paid by THJ on behalf of Breathitt County Schools.
IV.D.5.
Consider approval the invoice from SDG (for special inspections) with all invoices totaling $2,992.50.
V.
Personnel Notifications
VI.
Informational Items
VI.A.
Communication/Sharing (All Present)
VI.B.
School Financial Reports
VI.C.
School SBDM Reports
VII.
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.
VII.A.
Consider approval of returning to open session.
VII.B.
Consider approval of Superintendent's goals.
VIII.
Adjournment
Order #23 - Motion Passed: There being no further business of the Board, adjournment at 5:34pm passed with a motion by Mr. John Hollan and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
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