Breathitt County
April 28, 2026 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
Actions Taken

Order #192 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the agenda and to add the following addendums;III.A 10. Consider approval of MOA contract with KDE and employee # 3176 professional leave. III.A.11. Consider approval of the facility usage agreement from Kayla Vanhoose, Bluegrass Volleyball Academy, to use the Breathitt High School Gym, SES and Breathitt Elementary (Practice only) from April 28-June 30, 2026, for the purpose to practice and games, contingent upon receiving insurance passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

II. Presentations/Reports
II.A. Student and Staff Recognitions
II.A.1. Women's Temperance Union Coloring Competition.
II.A.1.a. Anais Hudson
II.A.1.b. Ivy Smith
II.A.1.c. Brylee Allen
II.A.1.d. Valentina Paris Rose
II.A.2. Hunter Barrett-Governor's Scholar
II.A.3. Happy 250th Birthday America
II.A.3.a. 1st place- Sophia Trent
II.A.3.b. 2nd place-Charlie Fugate
II.A.3.c. 3rd place-TayLynn Seymour
II.B. Reports
II.B.1. Superintendent Report
II.B.2. Attendance Report
III. Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval
III.A. CONSENT ITEMS
Actions Taken

Order #193 - 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 Ms. Anna Morris.

III.A.1. Consider approval of renewal of the SFSP Box Meal Contract with UMC Food Ministry to provide meal boxes for the Summer Food Service Program, operating in June and July 2026.
III.A.2. Consider approval of Community Eligibility Provision Intent to Participate form for 2026-2027 SY to be sent to KDE.
III.A.3. Consider approval of NSLP Indirect Cost form for 2026-2027 to be sent to KDE.
III.A.4. Consider approval of the Indirect Cost.
III.A.5. Consider approval of MOA contract with KDE and employee #3530 professional leave.
III.A.6. Consider approval of the Star Academy Program/Service Agreement.
III.A.7. Consider approval of the out-of-state field trip to Kings Island on May 15, 2026, for the following students, HOSA, Skills USA and FBLA. .
III.A.8. Consider approval of the 2026-2027 Lau Plan.
III.A.9. Consider approval of the following fundraiser requests.
III.A.9.a. BES PTO to sell snow cones to May 29,2026.
III.A.9.b. SES PTO to do Candy Grams from April 28, to May 8, 2026.
III.A.10. Consider approval of the facility usage agreement from Kayla Vanhoose, Bluegrass Volleyball Academy, to use the Breathitt High School Gym, SES and Breathitt Elementary (Practice only) from April 28-June 30, 2026, for the purpose to practice and games, contingent upon receiving insurance
III.A.11. Consider approval of MOA contract with KDE and employee # 3176 professional leave.
III.B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.B.1. Consider approval of March 24, 2026, regular meeting minutes.
Actions Taken

Order #194 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the minutes of March 24, 2026 passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.2. Consider approval of April 23, 2026, regular work session meeting minutes.
Actions Taken

Order #195 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of April 23, 2026, regular work session meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.3. Consider approval of the March 2026 Treasurer's Report.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #196 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Treasurer's Report for March 2026 passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.4. Consider approval of the April 2026 bills for payment.
Actions Taken

Order #197 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the April 2026 bills for payment passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.5. Consider approval of the 2026-2027 Salary Schedule and Pay Date(s).
Actions Taken

Order #198 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the 2026-2027 Salary Schedule and Pay Date(s) passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.6. Consider approval of renewing the bank proposal with Citizen's Bank & Trust at 3 percent for the 2026-2027 school year.
Actions Taken

Order #199 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of renewing the bank proposal with Citizen's Bank & Trust at 3 percent for the 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.7. Consider approval of the FY2026 fiscal audit and contract being conducted by Cloyd & Associates for $22,400.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #200 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the FY2026 fiscal audit and contract being conducted by Cloyd & Associates for $22,400 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.8. Consider approval of the 2026-2027 staffing/SBDM allocations.
Actions Taken

Order #201 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip watts, approval of the 2026-2027 staffing/SBDM allocations passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.9. Consider approval of renewing the 26-27 insurance package.
Actions Taken

Order #202 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of approval of renewing the 26-27 insurance package passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.10. Consider approval of the second capital funds request.
Actions Taken

Order #203 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the second capital funds request passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.11. Consider approval of the 2026-2027 50/50 committee.
Actions Taken

Order #204 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the 2026-2027 50/50 committee passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.12. Consider approval of the 2025-26 Phase Four: Continuation of Learning Plan for Districts (to be implemented in the 2026-27 School Year).
Actions Taken

Order #205 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, Consider approval of the 2025-26 Phase Four: Continuation of Learning Plan for Districts (to be implemented in the 2026-27 School Year). passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.13. Consider approval of the 2025-26 Phase Four: Professional Development Plan for Districts for School Year 2026-2027.
Actions Taken

Order #206 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the 2025-64 Phase Four: Professional Development Plan for Districts for School Year 2026-2027 passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.14. Consider approval of using individual contract services with certified POPS (Peace Officer Professional Standards) officers to provide services to the schools and events as needed, not to exceed $30,000 for the 2026-2027 school year.
Actions Taken

Order #207 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of using individual contract services with certified POPS (Peace Officer Professional Standards) officers to provide services to the schools and events as needed, not to exceed $25,000 for the 2026-2027 school year. passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.15. Consider approval of all the following bids:
Actions Taken

Order #208 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the following bids listed below A-F; passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.15.a. Athletic Supplies Bid
III.B.15.a.1. Derrickson Graphics
III.B.15.a.2. S&S Worldwide
III.B.15.a.3. 606 Elite
III.B.15.b. Maintenance/Transportation Parts
III.B.15.b.1. Ace Hardware-Jackson
III.B.15.b.2. American Bus and Accessories. INC.
III.B.15.b.3. Baker's Auto Parts
III.B.15.b.4. Boyd Truck Centers
III.B.15.b.5. Hutch Automotive
III.B.15.b.6. Jackson Electric
III.B.15.b.7. Jackson Window/Siding
III.B.15.b.8. Lowes-Hazard
III.B.15.b.9. Tractor Supply
III.B.15.b.10. Unity School Bus Parts
III.B.15.b.11. Western Branch Diesel
III.B.15.b.12. Worldwide Equipment
III.B.15.b.13. Lexington Auto Springs
III.B.15.b.14. National Fleet-Bluegrass Trucks Bus RV
III.B.15.c. New Tires and re-treading of school bus tires/District Vehicles
III.B.15.c.1. Best One/SS Tires
III.B.15.d. Food (Not related to the School Nutrition Program)
III.B.15.d.1. Jiffy Mart
III.B.15.d.2. Save A Lot
III.B.15.d.3. Wal-Mart
III.B.15.d.4. IGA-Jackson
III.B.15.d.5. PDQ Sales/Jackson Wholesale
III.B.15.e. Oil/Lube Bid
III.B.15.e.1. Key Oil
III.B.15.f. General Supplies and related items
III.B.15.f.1. Bach Company
III.B.15.f.2. Rose Brothers Department Store
III.B.15.f.3. Wal-Mart
III.B.15.f.4. S&S Worldwide
III.B.16. Consider approval of a contract with Everon, to perform inspections, maintenance, and recharging fire extinguisher inspection, range hood fire system, fire alarm system, fire sprinkler, backflow preventer inspection and alarm monitoring service, etc. for the 2026-2027 school year.
Actions Taken

Order #209 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of a contract with Everon, to perform inspections, maintenance, and recharging fire extinguisher inspection, range hood fire system, fire alarm system, fire sprinkler, backflow preventer inspection and alarm monitoring service, etc. for the 2026-2027 school year. passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.17. Consider approval of accepting the mowing bid with Bubba & Larry Lawn Care for the 2026-2027 school year.
Actions Taken

Order #210 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of accepting the mowing bid with Bubba & Larry Lawn Care for the 2026-2027 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.18. Consider approval to accept the bid from Go Petro for the purpose of providing fuel for the 2026-2027 school year.
Actions Taken

Order #211 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval to accept the bid from Go Petro for the purpose of providing fuel for the 2026-2027 school year passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.19. Consider approval of accepting the bid from Mountain Therapy to perform physical therapy services for the 2026-2027 school year.
Actions Taken

Order #212 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the Physical Therapy bid for the 2026-2027 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.20. Consider approval of extending the program– Breathitt Teacher Scholarships (Current/Future Employees) and allocating $50,000 ($2,500.00 approximately 20 scholarships) for the 2026-2027 school year, to be used for classes during the fall, spring, and/or summer semesters.
Actions Taken

Order #213 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of extending the Program– Breathitt Teacher Scholarships (Current/Future Employees) and allocating $50,000 ($2,500.00 approximately 20 scholarships) for the 2026-2027 school year, to be used for classes during the fall, spring, and/or summer semesters. passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

III.B.21. Consider approval of accepting soft drink bids for Coca-Cola, Pepsi and McClure Vending(serves Pepsi products only), for the 2026-2027 school year.
Actions Taken

Order #214 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of accepting soft drink bids for Coca-Cola, Pepsi and McClure Vending, (serves Pepsi products only) for the 2026-2027 school year. passed with a motion by Ms. Anna Morris and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.22. Consider approval of the bid from Best Termite & Pest Control INC. to provide Pest Control Services for the 2026-2027 school year.
Actions Taken

Order #215 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the bid from Best Termite & Pest Control INC. to provide Pest Control Services for the 2026-2027 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

III.B.23. Consider approval for the Breathitt High School Band to participate in an international trip to Europe during the summer of 2027.
Actions Taken

Order #216 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, Consider approval for the Breathitt High School Band to participate in an international trip to Europe during the summer of 2027 passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.

III.B.24. Consider approval of KSBA Board Training required for recognition as a Distinguished Board, with dates and costs to be determined.
Actions Taken

Order #217 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of KSBA Board Training required for recognition as a Distinguished Board, with dates and costs to be determined passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Mr. Albert Little.

IV. BUILDING/GROUNDS/FACILITIES
Actions Taken

Order #218 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of all items A-F as listed below passed with a motion by Mrs. Tiffany Combs and a second by Ms. Anna Morris.

IV.A. Breathitt Coliseum Emergency project BG#20-260.
IV.A.1. Consider approval of the BG-4 for Restoration One portion of the project (fire remediation).
IV.A.2. Consider approval of the BG-4 for the Rising Sun portion of the project (restoration construction)
IV.B. Breathitt Coliseum HVAC project BG 22- 151
IV.B.1. Consider approval of the BG5 for the purpose of Breathitt Coliseum HVAC BG 22-151
IV.C. SES Roof Repair BG#18-409.
IV.C.1. Consider approval of the BG4 for the purpose of the SES Roof Repair, BG#18-409.
IV.D. Central Office HVAC Project BG# 22-517.
IV.D.1. Consider approval of the BG-4 for the Central Office HVAC project BG# 22-517.
IV.E. Breathitt County High School PE GYM Floor Replacement-BG#22-060
IV.E.1. Consider approval of the BG5 Breathitt County High School PE GYM Floor Replacement-BG#22-060.
IV.F. Fieldhouse and Concession project BG# 22-168.
IV.F.1. Consider approval of the BG-4 for the Fieldhouse and Concession project BG# 22-168.
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 #219 - Motion Passed:  There being no further business of the Board, adjournment at 5:51p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. John Hollan and a second by Mrs. Tiffany Combs.