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I.
Call to Order.
I.A.
Roll Call
I.B.
Pledge of Allegiance/Mission and Vision
I.C.
Adopt Agenda ADDENDUMN:V.A.8. Consider approval of performance bond for the Finance Officer. III. Facility/Buildings/Grounds: F.1.Consider approval of the Interim Contract between Breathitt County Board of Education and Allen Construction, Inc. for the total “not to exceed” amount of $1,000,000.00. The purpose of this interim contract is to authorize the contractor to proceed with the work of the full contract prior to school revenue bond sales. This interim contract becomes null and void upon the sale of the bonds.
III. Facility/Buildings/Grounds III.F2.
Consider the approval of the Owner-Contractor Agreement between Breathitt County Board of Education and Bri Den for the Breathitt High School Roof Project, BG#26-201
Order #140 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation to adopt the agenda and add the following Addendums: Adopt Agenda ADDENDUM:V.A.8. Consider approval of performance bond for the Finance Officer. III. Facility/Buildings/Grounds: F.1.Consider approval of the Interim Contract between Breathitt County Board of Education and Allen Construction, Inc. for the total “not to exceed” amount of $1,000,000.00. The purpose of this interim contract is to authorize the contractor to proceed with the work of the full contract prior to school revenue bond sales. This interim contract becomes null and void upon the sale of the bonds. III. Facility/Buildings/Grounds III.F2. Consider the approval of the Owner-Contractor Agreement between Breathitt County Board of Education and Bri Den for the Breathitt High School Roof Project, BG#26-201 passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
II.
Presentations/Reports
II.A.
Student/Staff Recognitions
II.A.1.
Breathitt Boys Basketball-2026 14th Region All A Champions
II.A.1.a.
Austin McInnis
II.A.1.b.
Danny Kayatin
II.A.1.c.
Wyatt Spencer
II.A.1.d.
Payton Collins
II.A.1.e.
Aiden Combs
II.A.1.f.
Jagger Burton
II.A.1.g.
Adam Spencer
II.A.1.h.
Jayden Hudson
II.A.1.i.
Jaron Fugate
II.A.1.j.
Caleb Neace
II.A.1.k.
Ethan Sizemore
II.A.1.l.
Jake Fugate
II.A.1.m.
Jax Hall
II.A.1.n.
Peyton Mullins
II.A.1.o.
Blake Hudson
II.A.1.p.
Simeon Fisher
II.A.1.q.
Nathan Chapman
II.A.1.r.
Christian Combs
II.A.1.s.
Camron Turner-Head Coach
II.A.1.t.
Andrew Sewell-Assistant Coach
II.A.1.u.
Jason Fugate-Assistant Coach
II.A.1.v.
John Turner-Volunteer Coach
II.A.1.w.
Jason Fugate-Book Keeper
II.A.2.
Middle School Academic Team-District Governor's Cup
II.A.2.a.
Dawson Haddix- 3rd Place-Math; Quick Recall; Future Problem Solving
II.A.2.b.
Carter Herald-2nd Place- Math; Quick Recall
II.A.2.c.
Sam Herald- 4th-Place Social Studies: Quick Recall
II.A.2.d.
Anniston Howard- Quick Recall
II.A.2.e.
Emilee Johnson- 5th Place-English Language Arts; Quick Recall; Future Problem Solving
II.A.2.f.
Natalie Napier- 5th Place Social Studies; 2nd Place- Arts & Humanities; Quick Recall; Future Problem Solving
II.A.2.g.
Colton Noble-Quick Recall
II.A.2.h.
Cole Price- 1st Place- Math; Quick Recall
II.A.2.i.
Coleston Turner-Quick Recall
II.A.2.j.
Raylen Turner- 4th Place-Written Composition; Quick Recall
II.A.2.k.
Makaylie Whitely- 4th Place-English Language Arts; Quick Recall
II.A.2.l.
Raylan "Bo" Wolfe; Quick Recall; Future Problem Solving
II.A.3.
SES-District Governor's Cup
II.A.3.a.
Quick Recall-3rd Place
II.A.3.a.1.
Emma Campbell
II.A.3.a.2.
Jesselin Eversole-Parks
II.A.3.a.3.
Emerson Hobbs
II.A.3.a.4.
Tanner Smith
II.A.3.a.5.
Gavin Whitely
II.A.3.b.
Jesselin Eversole-Parks-1st Place Language Arts;1st Place-Arts & Humanities
II.A.3.c.
Tanner Smith-3rd Place-Science
II.A.4.
Middle School Governor's Cup Regional
II.A.4.a.
Makaylie Whitely-3rd Place-Language Arts
II.A.5.
HTS-District Governor's Cup-2nd Place Overall
II.A.5.a.
1st Place Quick Recall
II.A.5.a.1.
Melody Combs
II.A.5.a.2.
Levi Deaton
II.A.5.a.3.
Kendrick Gardner
II.A.5.a.4.
Lewis Turner
II.A.5.b.
Levi Deaton-3rd Place-Math
II.A.5.c.
Kendrick Gardner-5th Place-Social Studies
II.A.5.d.
Lewis Turner- 1st Place-Math;1st Place-Science;1st Place- Written Composition
II.B.
Reports
II.B.1.
Superintendent Report
II.B.2.
Attendance Report
II.B.3.
Health Report
III.
FACILITY/BUILDINGS/GROUNDS
III.A.
Consider approval of accepting the low bid from Allen Construction,1,028.000.00, plus all addendum(s) in the amount of $424,000.00, for the Highland-Turner Roof Project in a total amount of $1,452,000.00.
Order #141 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of accepting the low the bid from Allen Construction, including all addendums in the amount of $1,028.000.00, for the Highland-Turner Project passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
III.B.
Consider approval of accepting the bid with Bri-Den in the amount of $1,510,000.00 for the Breathitt High School Roof Project.
Order #142 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of accepting the bid with Bri-Den in the amount of $1,510,000.00 for the Breathitt High School Roof Project passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.
III.C.
Consider approval of the 2026 Capital Funds Request Form.
Order #143 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the 2026 Capital Funds Request Form. passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.
III.D.
Consider approval of the resolution to enter into a lease with Breathitt SD Finance Corporation related to the financing for the Highland-Turner roof project and Breathitt County High School roof project.
Order #144 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the resolution to enter into a lease with Breathitt SD Finance Corporation related to the financing for the HT elementary HVAC project passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.
III.E.
Consider approval of the revised BG1 #22948 for the Highland Turner Roof Replacement.
Order #145 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the BG1 #22948 for the Highland Turner improvements showing the funding source of Local FSPK bonds passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.
III.F.
Consider approval of the revised BG1 #22947 for Breathitt High School Roof Replacement.
Order #146 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Philip Watts, approval of BG1 #22947 for Breathitt High School Roof Replacement passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.
III.F.1.
Consider approval of the Interim Contract between Breathitt County Board of Education and Allen Construction, Inc. for the total “not to exceed” amount of $1,000,000.00. The purpose of this interim contract is to authorize the contractor to proceed with the work of the full contract prior to school revenue bond sales. This interim contract becomes null and void upon the sale of the bonds.
Order #147 - Motion Passed: approval of the Interim Contract between Breathitt County Board of Education and Allen Construction, Inc. for the total “not to exceed” amount of $1,000,000.00. The purpose of this interim contract is to authorize the contractor to proceed with the work of the full contract prior to school revenue bond sales. This interim contract becomes null and void upon the sale of the bonds passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.
III.F.2.
Consider the approval of the Owner-Contractor Agreement between Breathitt County Board of Education and Bri Den for the Breathitt High School Roof Project, BG#22947.
Order #148 - Motion Passed: the approval of the Owner-Contractor Agreement between Breathitt County Board of Education and Bri Den for the Breathitt High School Roof Project, BG#22947 passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
III.G.
Consider approval of motion to take a temporary recess of the board meeting to convene a Special called meeting of the Breathitt County School District Finance Corporation.
Order #149 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of motion to take a temporary recess of the board meeting to convene a Special called meeting of the Breathitt County School District Finance Corporation passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.
IV.
Breathitt Finance Corporation Meeting
IV.A.
Consider approval of entering into Breathitt Finance Corporation Meeting.
Order #150 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of entering into Breathitt Finance Corporation Meeting at 5:28p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.
IV.B.
Consider approval of returning to the Breathitt Board of Education regular meeting.
Order #151 - Motion Passed: Approval of returning to the Breathitt Board of Education regular meeting at 5:38p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.
V.
Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval
V.A.
CONSENT ITEMS
Order #152 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the following consent items listed below passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
V.A.1.
Consider approval of the following facility usage request, contingent upon receiving insurance:
V.A.1.a.
Lady Kats Travel Volleyball team to utilize SES and BHS gyms for the purpose of volleyball practice, from February 25, 2026, until December 31, 2026.
V.A.1.b.
Academic Boosters to utilize Breathitt High School Coliseum for the purpose of the Academic Boosters Ceremony on April 28, 2026.
V.A.1.c.
Appalachian Mountain Wrestling to utilize the BHS PE GYM on April 10(set-up) and April 11, 2026(Event).
V.A.1.d.
Breathitt Baseball Boosters request to utilize Breathitt Elementary on March 7, 2026 (set-up) March 8, 2026 (event) for the purpose of First Pitch Chili Dinner and Silent Auction.
V.A.2.
Consider approval of renewing student insurance to include all students with Roberts Insurance Company for the 2026-2027 school year.
V.A.3.
Consider approval of JROTC out-of-state field trip to Camp Davy Crockett Summer Camp in Whitesburg, TN from May 28,2026 until June 1,2026.
V.A.4.
Consider approval of the MOU Educational Partnerships with Eastern Ky University
V.A.5.
Consider approval of the 2026-28 FRYSC Plans.
V.A.6.
Consider approval of the SES PTO fundraiser to sell Kettle Corn from February 25, until March 6, 2026.
V.A.7.
Consider approval of the Comprehensive School Bus Fleet Plan.
V.A.8.
Consider approval of performance bond for the Finance Officer.
V.B.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
V.B.1.
Consider approval of January 27, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Order #153 - Motion Passed: Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the minutes of the January 27, 2026, regular meeting minutes passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.
V.B.2.
Consider approval of February 19, 2026, Regular Work Session Meeting Minutes.
Order #154 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Philip Watts, approval of February 19, 2026, Regular Work Session Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
V.B.3.
Consider approval of the January 2026 Treasurer's Report.
Order #155 - Motion Passed: Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Treasurer's Report for January 2026 passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
V.B.4.
Consider approval of the February 2026 bills for payment.
Order #156 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the February 2026 bills for payment passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.
V.B.5.
Consider approval of the 2026-2027 school calendar option C (second and final reading).
Order #157 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the 2026-2027 school calendar option C (second and final reading) passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
V.B.6.
Consider approval of amending the 2025-2026 school calendar.
Order #158 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts,
•Convert the scheduled break days on Monday, March 30, 2026, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, and Wednesday April 1, 2026, to regular instructional school days.
•Adjust the total number of instructional days from 175 days to 172 days.
•Designate Election Day, May 19, 2026, as a professional development day for teachers and instructional assistants.
•Set the tentative last day for students as Friday, May 29, 2026.
•Establish Monday, June 1, 2026, as the closing day for staff, with workdays scheduled for June 2, 3, and 4, 2026. There will be no school for students and staff on Memorial Day, 2026.
passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.
V.B.7.
Consider approval of up to 4 itinerant supplemental elementary certified teacher positions.
Order #159 - Motion Passed: Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of up to 4 itinerant supplemental elementary certified teacher positions passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.
V.B.8.
Consider approval of the FY2027 Tentative Staffing/SBDM Allocations.
Order #160 - Motion Passed: Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the FY2027 Tentative Staffing/SBDM Allocations passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
V.B.9.
Consider approval to accept a donated used utility side-by-side, contingent upon review and approval by the Board Attorney.
Order #161 - Motion Passed: Approval to accept a donated used utility side-by-side, contingent upon review and approval by the Board Attorney passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
VI.
Personnel Notifications
VII.
Informational Items
VII.A.
Communication/Sharing (All Present)
VII.B.
School Financial Reports
VII.C.
School SBDM Reports
VIII.
Closed Session
VIII.A.
A. Consider approval of entering closed session in accordance with KRS 61.810(1)(c), KRS 161.810(1)(k), and KRS 156.557(6) for the following purposes:
Order #162 - Motion Passed: Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of entering into executive session at 6:13 PM to conduct a preliminary discussion of the superintendent's evaluation at5:57p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.
VIII.A.1.
Preliminary (mid-year) discussion regarding the Superintendent’s evaluation which is required to be discussed in private under KRS 61.810(1)(k) and KRS 156.557(6).
VIII.A.2.
Discussion of proposed or pending litigation as permitted under KRS 61.810(1)(c).
VIII.B.
Consider approval of returning to open session.
Order #163 - Motion Passed: Approval of returning to open session at 7:10p.m. No action resulted in closed session passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
IX.
Adjournment
Order #164 - Motion Passed: There being no further business of the Board, adjournment at 7:12p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. John Hollan and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.
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