On March 6, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order 2020-215, declaring a state of emergency throughout Kentucky pursuant to his power under the Kentucky Constitution and KRS Chapter 39A regarding the threats to public health presented by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

In an Opinion issued on March 18, 2020, issued as OAG 20-05, the Kentucky Attorney General opined that at this time during the present state of emergency it is not “feasible” under KRS 61.840 to precisely identify and provide a primary physical location for a video teleconference under the Open Meetings Act at which the public may attend and view a meeting held via video teleconference, and that various other technological means by which the public may view a meeting should be provided instead until the conclusion of the state of emergency.

As a result, the Board adopted a Resolution on March 23, 2020, (see Board Order Number 2020-060) providing for all future Board meetings to proceed by video teleconference until such time as social distancing restrictions for public meetings are lifted.

Bullitt County Judge Executive Jerry Summers will administer the Kentucky Constitutional Oath and the School Board Member Oath to four newly elected/selected board members: Darrell Coleman, Linda Belcher, Juanita "Nita" Neal, and Lisa Hodges.

• Linda Belcher represents District 1 and will be starting a new term of 2021-2024.
• Nita Neal replaces Diane Thompson for District 2 with a new, full term of 2021-2024.
• Lisa Hodges was selected at the special Board meeting on December 17, 2020, to replace Steve Hornback representing District 4, filling the unexpired term (2019-2022) until the November 2022 regular election.
• Darrell Coleman represents District 5 and was re-elected with a term of 2021-2024.

• 2021 Certifications.Oaths.J.Summers.01-04-21
• 2021 Oaths.01-04-21

Adopt the agenda as presented.

Motion Passed:  Adopt the agenda as presented. passed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

Motion Passed:  I would like to nominate Debby Atherton for chairperson. passed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Motion Passed:  I nominate Darrell Coleman for Vice-Chair. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Motion Passed:  I nominate Dr. Bacon passed with a motion by Mrs. Debby Atherton and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Board meetings will be held at the Central Office or virtually if social distancing guidelines are still recommended.

The proposed list of Board meetings for 2021 are as follows:

January 25, 2021 – Monthly Business Meeting, 5:00 p.m. (Agenda items are due on the 13th.)

February 8 – Work Session, 5:00 p.m. 

February 22 - Monthly Business Meeting, 5:00 p.m. (Agenda items due on the 10th.)

March 8 – Work Session, 5:00 p.m. 

March 22 – Monthly Business Meeting, 5:00 p.m. (Agenda items due on the 10th.)

April 19 – Work Session, 5:00 p.m. (Moved from the 12th that would immediately follow spring break.) 

April 26 – Monthly Business Meeting. 5:00 p.m. (Agenda items due on the 14th.)

May 10 – Work Session, 5:00 p.m. 

May 24 – Monthly Business Meeting, 5:00 p.m. (Agenda items due on the 12th.)

June 14 – Monthly Business Meeting, 5:00 p.m. (Moved from EOM due to end of FY and vacations.) (Agenda items due on the 2nd.)

July 26 – Monthly Business Meeting, 5:00 p.m. (Agenda items due on the 14th.)

August 9 – Work Session, 5:00 p.m.

August 23 – Monthly Business Meeting, 5:00 p.m. (Agenda items due on the 11th.)

September 13 – Work Session, 5:00 p.m.

September 27 – Monthly Business Meeting, 5:00 p.m. (Agenda items due on the 15th.)

October 18 – Academic Progress Review & Work Session, 5:00 p.m. (Moved from the 11th due to week after fall break)

October 25 – Monthly Business Meeting, 5:00 p.m.  (Agenda items due on the 13th.)

November 8 - Work Session / SBDM Reports, 5:00 p.m. 

November 22 – Monthly Business Meeting, 5:00 p.m. (Agenda items due on the 10th.)

*December 6 – Work Session, 5:00 p.m. (Moved up due to Christmas Break)

December 13- Monthly Business Meeting, 5:00 p.m. (Moved up due to Christmas Break) (Agenda items due on the 1st.)

January 10, 2022 - Work Session, 5 p.m. 

January 24 – Monthly Business Meeting, 5:00 p.m. (Agenda items due on the 12th.)

PLEASE NOTE: Work Sessions may be cancelled if there is no business to discuss. 

• Board Meeting Schedule 2021

Approve the list of 2021 Board meetings as presented.

Motion Passed:  Approve the list of 2021 Board meetings as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Motion Passed:  Approve the list of 2021 Board meetings as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Motion Passed:  I nominate Linda Belcher. passed with a motion by Mrs. Debby Atherton and a second by Mr. Darrell Coleman.

Recess the regular meeting of the Bullitt County Board of Education

Motion Passed:  Recess the regular meeting of the Bullitt County Board of Education passed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Adopt the agenda as presented.

Motion Passed:  Adopt the agenda as presented. passed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

Motion Passed:  Debby Atherton passed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Motion Passed:  Darrell Coleman passed with a motion by Mrs. Debby Atherton and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Motion Passed:  Dr. Bacon passed with a motion by Mrs. Debby Atherton and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Motion Passed:  Lisa Lewis passed with a motion by Mrs. Debby Atherton and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Motion Passed:  All other board members passed with a motion by Mrs. Debby Atherton and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Adjourn special meeting of the Bullitt County School District Finance Corporation

Motion Passed:  Adjourn special meeting of the Bullitt County School District Finance Corporation passed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Resume special meeting of the Bullitt County Board of Education.

Motion Passed:  Resume special meeting of the Bullitt County Board of Education. passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Hodges and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

This is a request for the Board to approve the amended 2020-2021 school calendar. The required 1,062 hours of instructional time for students will be met as required by KRS 158.070(1)(f). The amended calendar will be submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education as required by 702 KAR 7:140(2)(3). 

As a result of the third quarter hybrid learning model implementation, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the February 15, 2021 Bullitt Day will be moved to February 17, 2021. In addition, the March 8, 2021 Bullitt Day will be moved to March 10, 2021. These changes will allow for more in person instructional time for students.

• 2020-2021 Amended School Calendar

Approve the 2020-2021 Amended School Calendar as presented.

Motion Passed:  Approve the 2020-2021 Amended School Calendar as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

1. As authorized by KRS 61.810(1)(b) to discuss the sale of real property by a public agency.

Recess regular session and enter Executive Session as authorized by KRS 61.810(1)(b) to discuss the sale of real property by a public agency.

Motion Passed:  Recess regular session and enter Executive Session as authorized by KRS 61.810(1)(b) to discuss the sale of real property by a public agency. passed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Exit executive session and resume regular session.

Motion Passed:  Exit executive session and resume regular session. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

Motion to adjourn at _:__ p.m.

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn at 6:41 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.