Breathitt County
August 26, 2025 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: ADDENDUM II.A.10. Consider approval of Shortened School Day for Student(s). III.B.12. Consider approval of the Board paying for student ticket admissions to events for the 25-26 school year, subject to restrictions set by the SBDM Council. Delete item III.B. 7. Consider approval of the motor vehicle taxes.
Actions Taken

Order #29 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, adoption of the agenda with the following addendum items: II.A.10. Consider approval of Shortened School Day for Student(s). III.B.12. Consider approval of the Board paying for student ticket admissions to events for the 25-26 school year, subject to restrictions set by the SBDM Council. Delete item III.B. 7. Consider approval of the motor vehicle taxes. passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

II. Presentations/Reports
II.A. Student/Staff Recognitions
II.B. Reports
II.B.1. Data/Security Presentation
II.B.2. Superintendent Report
II.B.3. Attendance Report
II.B.4. Gifted and Talented Program Evaluation
III. Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval
III.A. CONSENT ITEMS
Actions Taken

Order #30 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation 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 the MOA with Hindman Settlement.
III.A.2. Consider approval of the amendment MOU Partners for Rural Impact (“PRI”).
III.A.3. Consider approval of the MOU with Breathitt County Emergency Management Agency.
III.A.4. Consider approval of the Morehead State University dual credit MOA for 2025-2026 school year.
III.A.5. Consider approval to declare September 8th through 12th, 2025 as Cyber Safe Week. During Cyber Safe Week, we encourage students, parents/guardians, and staff to complete the online Cyber Safe Child Challenge, and we will reward students and staff who complete the Challenge with a Dippin’ Dots ice cream. Students in grades 5-12 will also participate in a school program at the Breathitt Elementary auditorium on September 3, 2025 as a lead-in to Cyber Safe Week.
III.A.6. Consider approval of the ARC Chairperson Designee for HTS Elementary School.
III.A.7. Consider approval of reverting the BHS High School Boys' basketball assistant coach position and salary into one position (from a previously split position at the request of the high school).
III.A.8. Consider approval of the following fundraiser request(s):
III.A.8.a. HTS fundraiser to sale Dippin Dots for FRYSC for the 25-26 school year.
III.A.8.b. SES Boo Grams 10/01/2025-10/29/2025
III.A.8.c. SES T-shirts 08/29/2025-09/15/2025
III.A.8.d. SES to sell Kona Ice to all students for the 2025-2026 school year.
III.A.9. Consider approval of the following facility usage request(s) contingent upon receiving insurance:
III.A.9.a. Anchor Ridge using Breathitt High School (Coliseum) for purpose of distribution and concert event on November 14, 2025 (Set-up) and November 15, 2025(Concert and giveaway event).
III.A.9.b. Sparks Athletics to utilize SES cafeteria and gymnasium for the purpose of gymnastics from 08/26/2025-08/01/2026.
III.A.10. Consider approval of Shortened School Day for Student(s).
III.B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.B.1. Consider approval of July 22,2025, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Actions Taken

Order #31 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the minutes of the July 22, 2025, 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 July 29, 2025, Special Called Meeting Minutes.
Actions Taken

Order #32 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the July 29, 2025, Special Called Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.3. Consider approval of August 21,2025, Regular Work Session Meeting Minutes.
Actions Taken

Order #33 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of August 21,2025, Regular Work Session Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

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

Order #34 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Treasurer's Report for July 2025 passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.5. Consider approval of the August 2025 bills for payment.
Actions Taken

Order #35 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the August 2025 bills for payment passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.6. Consider approval of the 2025 Technology Activity Report.
Actions Taken

Order #36 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the 2025 Technology Activity Report passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.7. Consider approval of the District Funding Assurances for the 2025-2026 school year.
Actions Taken

Order #37 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the District Funding Assurances for the 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.8. Consider approval of declaring surplus technology items and authorize disposal through PowerHouse Recycling per State Master Contract.
Actions Taken

Order #38 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of declaring surplus technology items and authorize disposal through PowerHouse Recycling per State Master Contract passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.9. Consider approval of purchasing property located at 65 Industrial Drive, adjacent to ATC property (Jackson, KY), amount not to exceed fair market value per independent appraiser and KDE approval. The purpose of a potential property purchase, for additional parking and other educational use, authorize the superintendent, in consultation with board counsel, to obtain any needed additional appraisals, obtain legal services for title insurance and deed preparation, negotiate terms of purchase and take other actions needed to comply with KDE requirements to complete purchases.
Actions Taken

Order #39 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of purchasing property located at 65 Industry Drive, adjacent to ATC property (Jackson, KY), amount not to exceed fair market value per independent appraiser and KDE approval. The purpose of a potential property purchase, for additional parking and other educational use, authorize the superintendent, in consultation with board counsel, to obtain any needed additional appraisals, obtain legal services for title insurance and deed preparation, negotiate terms of purchase and take other actions needed to comply with KDE requirements to complete purchases passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.10. Consider approval of creating a part-time/substitute nurse position for the district. The position will follow the current job description and salary schedule as previously established for nursing roles.
Actions Taken

Order #40 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of creating a part-time/substitute nurse position for the district. The position will follow the current job description and salary schedule as previously established for nursing roles passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.11. Consider approval of the Board paying for student ticket admissions to events for the 25-26 school year, subject to restrictions set by the SBDM Council.
Actions Taken

Order #41 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Board paying for student ticket admissions to events for the 25-26 school year, subject to restrictions set by the SBDM Council passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

IV. BUILDING GROUNDS/FACILITIES
IV.A. ATC + Bus Garage BG# 24-189.
Actions Taken

Order #42 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the ATC + Bus Garage BG# 24-189. IVA.1-2 Consider approval for the Contractor Pay Application 16 from Standafer builders in the amount of $1,156,783.23 for work to-date on the ATC + Bus Garage BG# 24-189 and approval of the Owner Direct Purchase Orders accompanying Pay Application 16 from Standafer builders in the amount of $28,427.25 for materials installed at the ATC + Bus Garage BG# 24-189 passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

IV.A.1. Consider approval for the Contractor Pay Application 16 from Standafer builders in the amount of $1,156,783.23 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 16 from Standafer builders in the amount of $28,427.25 for materials installed at the ATC + Bus Garage BG# 24-189.
IV.B. Consider approval of Frontier Gas user agreement.
Actions Taken

Order #43 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of Frontier Gas user agreement. passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

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 #44 - Motion Passed:  There being no further business of the Board, adjournment at 5:18p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. John Hollan and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.