Bullitt County Public Schools
August 23, 2021 5:00 PM
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BULLITT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION & SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BULLITT COUNTY SCH
1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. ADOPT THE AGENDA
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Recommended Motion

Adopt the agenda as presented.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Adopt the agenda as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Member Votes
Mrs. Debby Atherton Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Mr. Darrell Coleman Yes
Mrs. Lisa Hodges Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.a. The Pledge of Allegiance
Nita Neal
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Image result for the pledge of allegiance

3.b. Review Board Team Commitments
Nita Neal
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3.c. Reminder to Register to Address the Board
Kali Ervin
3.d. Congratulations to:
Kali Ervin
3.d.1. CGES Archery Team
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The Cedar Grove Elementary Archery team finished their record setting season with a pair of impressive wins at the NASP Championship in Myrtle Beach. They shoot two disciplines in Archery, Bullseye and 3D.  Bullseye is the traditional target face and 3D is 6 full size animal targets. Cedar Grove finished their season undefeated in land based tournaments including 1st Place at the KY State NASP tournament in both Bullseye and 3D. At the Virtual NASP Nationals they placed 3rd in Bullseye and 5th in 3D.  At the Championship in Myrtle Beach they capped their season with 1st Place finishes in both Bullseye and 3D. Trey Rountree also placed 3rd in Bullseye as an individual. Congratulations to the team, families and coaches! 


Cedar Grove archery teams went undefeated in land based tournaments.


Cedar Grove's Bullseye and 3D teams participated in the NASP Championship and NASP IBO 3D Championship on June 11-12.


Cedar Grove earned 1st place for the NASP Bullseye Championship!

Cedar Grove earned 1st place for the NASP IBO 3D Championship!


Trey Rountree placed 3rd for elementary boys at the NASP Bullseye Championship!

Coaches:

Travis Whitworth Jeff Egbert Ernest Walls April Duncan

Cedar Grove's Bullseye team included:

Trey Rountree (Placed 3rd for Elementary Boys!)

Kady Finn

Maddie Fey

Jayden Kearney

Riley Dustin

Gavin Williams

Baily Chappell

Isaak Lancaster

Sky Ellison

Brayden Levay

Calen Smith

Lexie Carrier

Isak Jones

Axel Schulz

Zane Risinger

Damien Finn

Luke Conely

Isabella Corbin

Luke Mayhew

Isaiah Smith

Mason Risinger

Cedar Grove's 3D team included:

Trey Rountree

Isak Jones

Lexie Carrier

Baily Chappell

Riley Dustin

Jayden Kearney

Damien Finn

Kady Finn

Brayden Levay

Sky Ellison

Zane Risinger

Isaak Lancaster

Calen Smith

Luke Conely

Axel Schulz

Mason Risinger

Attachments
3.e. Governor's School for the Arts
Elijah Medsker
Attachments
3.f. Construction Update on the New East End Elementary School (OMES) by Mrs. Cate Noble Ward of Studio Kremer Architects
3.g. 2020-2021 Year End Energy Management Report
Andrea Rock
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4. COMMUNICATIONS
4.a. Audience Comments
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4.b. Superintendent's Report
Jesse Bacon
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4.c. Other Items from the Board
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5. RECESS
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Due to disruption of the meeting by audience members, a recess was called.

Recommended Motion

Recess the special meeting of the Bullitt County Board of Education

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Recess the special meeting of the Bullitt County Board of Education passed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

Member Votes
Mrs. Debby Atherton Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Mr. Darrell Coleman Yes
Mrs. Lisa Hodges Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
6. Reconvene
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After a short break, the board reconvened to proceed with the meeting. Chairperson Debby Atherton announced that the members of the audience were welcome to remain for the meeting but any disruption would result in ejection from the premises.

Recommended Motion

reconvene the special meeting of the Bullitt County Board of Education

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  reconvene the special meeting of the Bullitt County Board of Education passed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Member Votes
Mrs. Debby Atherton Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Mr. Darrell Coleman Yes
Mrs. Lisa Hodges Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
7. Resolution
Lisa Lewis
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Presented for consideration and approval is a Resolution authorizing a contract, rent and lease agreement with the Bullitt County School District Finance Corporation and approve all other documents in connection with the proposed Bullitt County School District Finance Corporation Taxable Series of 2021 bond issue to refinance the District’s 2013 Bonds for economic savings.

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Recommended Motion

Recommendation: Approve the Resolution as presented.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Recommendation: Approve the Resolution as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Member Votes
Mrs. Debby Atherton Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Mr. Darrell Coleman Yes
Mrs. Lisa Hodges Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
8. RECESS SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BULLITT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Recommended Motion

Recommendation: Motion to recess the special meeting of the Bullitt County Board of Education.

Actions Taken

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

Member Votes
Mrs. Debby Atherton Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Mr. Darrell Coleman Yes
Mrs. Lisa Hodges Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
9. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BULLITT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION
9.a. CALL TO ORDER - SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BULLITT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION
Actions Taken

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

Member Votes
Mrs. Debby Atherton Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Mr. Darrell Coleman Yes
Mrs. Lisa Hodges Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
9.b. Approve Minutes
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Presented for approval are the Minutes from the Bullitt County School District Finance Corporation meeting on November 23, 2020.

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Approve the Minutes of Record as presented.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the Minutes of Record as presented. passed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Member Votes
Mrs. Debby Atherton Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Mr. Darrell Coleman Yes
Mrs. Lisa Hodges Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
9.c. Resolution
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Presented for consideration and approval is a Resolution of the Bullitt County School District Finance Corporation, and advertising for bond sale and all other documents in connection with the Taxable Series 2021 bond issue to refinance the District’s Series 2013 Bonds for economic savings.

Recommended Motion

Recommendation: Approve the Resolution and advertising for bond sale and all other documents in connection with the bond issue as presented.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Recommendation: Approve the Resolution and advertising for bond sale and all other documents in connection with the bond issue as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Member Votes
Mrs. Debby Atherton Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Mr. Darrell Coleman Yes
Mrs. Lisa Hodges Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
9.d. ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BULLITT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION
Recommended Motion

Recommendation: Motion to adjourn

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Recommendation: Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Member Votes
Mrs. Debby Atherton Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Mr. Darrell Coleman Yes
Mrs. Lisa Hodges Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
10. RECONVENE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BULLITT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Recommended Motion

Recommendation: Motion to resume the special meeting of the Bullitt County Board of Education

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Recommendation: Motion to resume the special meeting of the Bullitt County Board of Education passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

Member Votes
Mrs. Debby Atherton Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Mr. Darrell Coleman Yes
Mrs. Lisa Hodges Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
11. CONSENT ITEMS
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Recommended Motion

Approve Consent Items as presented, noting that all items have been studied with individual recommendations and rationale being provided prior to the meeting in the full Board packet on August 16, 2021, which is available online.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve Consent Items as presented, noting that all items have been studied with individual recommendations and rationale being provided prior to the meeting in the full Board packet on August 16, 2021, which is available online. passed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Member Votes
Mrs. Debby Atherton Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Mr. Darrell Coleman Yes
Mrs. Lisa Hodges Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
11.a. Financial Reports
Lisa Lewis
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11.a.1. Balance Sheets for All Funds
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11.a.2. Monthly Summary Report for Period 1
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11.a.3. AP Check Reconciliation Register
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11.a.4. Paid Invoice Report
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11.b. Bids
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11.b.1. Permission to Accept Bids - Diesel Fuel & Gasoline
David Phelps
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On August 10, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., the bid opening for diesel fuel and gasoline was held. Only two companies submitted bids with the required paperwork. Permission to accept the bids from Key Oil is requested. These bids may be renewed by mutual agreement for two additional one-year periods.

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11.c. Travel
Adrienne Usher
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* All travel by commercial carrier is due to schedule/cost.

 School Group Date Event Location $ Travel by: TRIP#
 BCHS Girls Soccer 8/28/21 Woodford Co. Versailles, KY -0- Jefferson Transportation 11851
Volleyball 9/1-5/21 KSA Volleyball Trip Orlando, FL -0- Southwest Airlines 11391
  FFA 

8/20/21(*JB approved)

9/23/21

KY State Fair

Bullitt County Ag Olympics @BEHS

Louisville

Mt. Washington

$25

-0-

Miller

Miller Transportation

11854

11901

  Beta Club 9/22-24/21 Beta Leadership Summit Sevierville, TN $180 Jefferson Transportation 11864
BEHS Football

8/6-8/ 21 (*JB approved 7/26/21)

 8/27/21

 9/3/21

9/9/21

9/13/21

9/30/21

10/1/21

10/4/21

10/11/21

10/22/21

10/29/21

Team Camp

 

 Spencer Co.

NBHS

DeSales

BCHS

Anderson Co.

Danville

Fern Creek

Southern

Male

Oldham County

 

Nancy, KY

 

Taylorsville

Shepherdsville

Louisville

Shepherdsville

Lawrenceburg

Danville

Louisville

Louisville

Louisville

Lagrange

-0-

BOE Buses

 

Miller Transportation

11861

 

11870

11871

11872

11873

11874

11876

11877

11878

11879

11880

FFA

8/27/21

9/10/21

10/27-29/21

KY State Fair

FFA Rising Sun Conference

National FFA Convention

Louisville

Hardinsburg, KY

Indianapolis, IN

$10

$15

$250

Miller Transportation

BOE Van

BOE Vans

11863

11867

11868

  Boys Soccer 

9/16/21

9/21/21

Hardin H.S.

Bardstown H.S.

Elizabethtown

Bardstown

-0- Miller

11899

11903

   MSD 9/16/21  Camp Crooked Creek Shepherdsville $10 Miller 11921
EMS  Cheer  2/10-2/15/2022 National Competition  Orlando, FL -0- Southwest Airlines 11920
NBHS FFA 10/27-31/21 National FFA Convention Indianapolis, IN $200 BOE Van 11832
JROTC

9/4/21

9/7/21

9/9/21

 

9/18/21

9/30/21

10/12/21

EKU Raider Meet

UofL Campus Visit

Central Hardin Raider Meet

Fort Knox Raider Meet

Land Navigation

UofK Campus Visit

Richmond, KY

Louisville

Cecilia, KY

 

Fort Knox, KY

Shepherdsville

Lexington

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Miller


11865

11906

11866

 

11919

11917

11905

  Football 

8/20/21

9/10/21

10/8/21

10/22/21

E-town H.S. 

Bullitt Central

South Oldham

Atherton H.S.

Elizabethtown

Shepherdsville

Crestwood

Louisville

-0- Miller

11935

11934

11933

11932

Attachments
11.d. Minutes
Jesse Bacon
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  • July 26, 2021 - Regular Meeting - Monthly Meeting
  • August 9, 2021 - Regular Meeting - Work Session

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11.e. Human Resources
Althea Hurt
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11.e.1. Leaves of Absence Requests
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Christina Minton - Teacher - Bullitt East High School - Ms. Minton is requesting leave without pay for the dates of September 3rd - September 28th, 2021.  She is using 7 weeks and 3 days of FMLA.

Nicole Stover - Teacher - Zoneton Middle School - Ms. Stover is requesting leave without pay for the dates of August 30th - September 24th, 2021.  She is using 7 weeks and 1 day of FMLA.

 

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11.e.2. Entry of the Employment Records in the Minutes of Record
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Employment records for both the certified and classified personnel for the period of July 2021 through August 2021 are submitted for the Board’s information and inclusion in the minutes of this meeting.

11.f. Contracts
Tom Brillhart
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11.f.1. Paroquet Springs - Community Baby Shower
Jackie Roth
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The Bullitt County Family Resource Centers sponsor a Community Baby Shower annually at Paroquet Springs Conference Centre for expecting mothers in our community. Presented is a contract for the rental of Paroquet Springs for September 23, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funding will be through the FRYSC grant.

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11.f.2. American Red Cross Blood Drives MOU
Lesa Howell
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This Memorandum of Understanding allows BCPS to work with the American Red Cross to host blood drives throughout the district during the 2021-22 school year. Sponsor groups or individual students, such as those within the Allied Health program, will advertise and assist the drives. Provided is the Certificate of Liability Insurance. These agreements are automatically renewable; however, on legal advice, steps will be taken each year to confirm the arrangement.

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11.f.3. SRO MOA for BMS/LJES/NES
Sarah Smith
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Presented is a Memorandum of Agreement with the Bullitt County's Sheriff's Office to provide one part-time School Resource Officer at Bernheim Middle School, Lebanon Junction Elementary, and Nichols Elementary. This SRO position will be paid with ESSER III one time funds for the 2021-2022 school year. This agreement will staff a total of seven (7) SROs in BCPS.

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11.f.4. Jefferson Community and Technical College MOA
Lee Barger
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Presented is a Memorandum of Agreement with the Jefferson Community and Technical College for the 2021-2022 school year. The purpose of this agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions for awarding dual credit to Bullitt County students who are enrolled in Dual Credit courses within the high school setting or on a JCTC Campus. Junior and Senior Dual Credit students will be eligible for the Kentucky Dual Credit Scholarship for two successfully completed dual credit courses by graduation. Above the Kentucky Dual Credit Scholarship, students signed up for a Dual Credit class will not be charged anything more than the dual credit tuition rate per credit hour set by HB 206. Dual Credit students are responsible for the cost of textbooks, digital texts, workbooks and/or other expendable items. If a student is unsuccessful in a Dual Credit Course that was covered by the Kentucky Dual Credit Scholarship, 50% of the tuition is required to be returned to KHEAA. JCTC will return the cost. BCPS will be responsible for the cost if the scholarship course was taught by JCTC instructors and will reimburse JCTC. Per statute, all Dual Credit students are required to complete a 30-minute college success counseling session. This will be completed by high school personnel and each student will sign a verification form. All JCTC fees for Dual Credit students will be waived.

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11.f.5. University of Louisville MOA
Lee Barger
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This Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Louisville provides postsecondary opportunities for students enrolled in the Teaching and Learning Pathway.

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11.f.6. Screencastify License Renewal for 21-22
Kevin Fugate
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Screencastify is a valuable tool for teachers the last couple of years. They're able to make tutorial videos, sub plans, audio and video feedback on assignments, screen recording, video editing experience for students, recording group assignments, etc. Students also use Screencastify for projects that can allow student choice, giving them opportunities to create digital media to share with peers and back to the teacher. Requested is approval for a 3-year extension with Screencastify at $41,580, at a savings of almost $5,000 over three years.

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11.f.7. Adtec ECF Filing
Kevin Fugate
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At the beginning of last school year, BCPS purchased 300 Wi-Fi hotspots and services to accommodate economically disadvantaged students that didn't have internet connectivity. Dr. Bacon surveyed parents the summer before and we found out that nearly 3% of families didn't have internet connectivity in their homes. When forced into remote learning, these became crucial for students to get online to finish classwork and communicate with teachers. They weren't always a perfect solution to the issue but they definitely provided students with access that they wouldn't have had otherwise. In the event that we re-enter remote learning, this is a request to proactively file for ECF in order to renew data for the 350 total hotspots we already have. ECF, or Emergency Connectivity Funds, have been made available through the ERate filing process. The process to file for funding through the ERate program is cumbersome and knowledge of certain FCC rules and regulations is necessary. Requested is permission to use Adtec to file for ECF on behalf of BCPS. The costs are minimal in comparison to the services they provide. The cost to renew the Kajeet services is $92,051.72 and the cost for the Adtec filing is only $3,580. Once approved, the service for these devices will be provided at only the cost of the Adtec service, as the district will be reimbursed for the $92,051.72 purchase.

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11.f.8. Milestone Software Renewal
Kevin Fugate
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The Milestone Software SUSP (Software Upgrade and Support Program) keeps the security camera systems up to date and running smoothly for schools and facilities. Datalink is our security integration provider for the Milestone Software SUSP. The cost for this annual is $44,735.44. Not renewing this software doesn't stop functionality, however if it expires (October 31, 2021), we have to purchase three years in advance to renew the SUSP. 

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11.f.9. SpecialEdSimplified
Troy Kolb
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SpecialEdSimplified is an online resource, aligned with Kentucky Academic Standards for teachers of students with moderate and severe disabilities to help with instructional planning. Teachers will utilize this resource to guide lesson planning, as well as for development in appropriate instructional strategies. The Department of Special Education requests permission to begin using this subscription based resource to help support MSD teachers in the district. The subscription cost is $11,149.20. Funding will come from the BCPS WHAS Crusade for Children Grant allocation.

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11.f.10. Business U
Lee Barger
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This agreement with Business U is a digital learning platform for Business Career and Technical Education. This is an interactive business education platform that has been vetted by business and industry professionals. Complete LMS, preloaded standards-based courses covering many programs of study, daily lesson plans and pacing guides are included in this resource. The cost is $8,625.00.

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11.f.11. Performance Bond - Adrienne Usher
Lisa Lewis
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Per KRS 160.560 and 702 KAR 3:080, it is the duty of each local board of education to bond its board treasurer and any other school employee who is responsible for the board of education funds. The official bond shall be executed for the faithful performance of the duties of the office which is guaranteed by a surety company authorized to do business in the state. The amount of the bond is determined by the Board in accordance with the requirement for the penal sum of the bonds as summarized in the KAR listed above. Earlier this year, the Bullitt County Board of Education approved bond renewals for Becky Sexton, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services, Karen Weaver, Account Clerk and Lisa Lewis, Director of Finance and Treasurer, each in the amount of $1,100,000. With the retirement of Becky Sexton, the District removed Ms. Sexton and added Assistant Superintendent Adrienne Usher. Presented is a copy of the Performance Bond form for Ms. Usher.

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11.f.12. YMCA MOAs - Before & After School Programs & Summer Learning Loss Program at LJES
Patrick Durham
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Presented are Memorandums of Agreement with the Bullitt County YMCA for the 2021-2022 Before and After School Programs and the 2022 Summer Learning Loss Program at Lebanon Junction Elementary School. The MOA for the Before and After School Program details school sites that will be used during the 2021-2022 school year, scheduled breaks (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer) in the school calendar. The YMCA Summer Learning Loss Program at LJES is funded by the YMCA and BCPS agrees to provide building space and collaboration efforts between LJES administration, teachers and YMCA as necessary/appropriate. The Summer Learning Loss program enrolls approximately 40 students.

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11.f.13. International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) Services Agreement
Adrienne Usher
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As technology continues to change the landscape of the workforce, it is important that we equip staff so that schools can authentically provide students with blended learning opportunities that mimic their chosen path into the workforce. In addition, the district has invested large amounts of funding over several years to provide teachers and students with technology at their fingertips to enhance learning. To assist and improve upon this work, Title IV funds (provided through federal funding) are specifically designated to provide job-embedded professional learning to enhance digital learning and leadership for increased student outcomes for teachers and leaders. The agreement with ICLE provides a group of teacher leaders (through volunteer selection) with training, coaching, and monitoring data on improving the implementation of blended learning outcomes aligned to comprehensive district improvement plan monitored through the Effective Learning Environments Observation Tool (eleot 2.0) specifically monitored through the Digital Learning Environment. The cost of the services is $11,100 to be funded out of Title IV funds only allowable for digital professional learning.

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11.f.14. Schlechty Network for Alternative School (NAS) Renewal
Adrienne Usher
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This renewal contract with Schlechty Center Network for Alternative Schools (NAS) will continue to offer professional learning experiences, leadership meetings and coaching/collaboration support. With Schlechty, district personnel continue to learn and implement best practices specific to "transforming the education services and cultivate innovative and engaging classrooms" in the alternative setting. In addition, this network will provide learning opportunities for administrators, teachers and staff who collaborate with the alternative school as well since it serves all three high schools.


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11.f.15. Bluewater Diagnostic Laboratory Business Associate Agreement
Jesse Bacon
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This agreement with Bluewater Diagnostic Laboratory allows them to provide COVID 19 tests free of charge to students and staff if they choose to utilize the service. This is a part of the K-12 School COVID Testing Program that is offered through the state. Bluewater will seek reimbursement/payment from the state. The agreement was reviewed by Buckman Farris & Mills Law Office.

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11.g. Permission to Accept Donations/Grant Funding
Tom Brillhart
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School/Program Receiving Contribution

Donor

Description of Gift

Purpose

Value

Bullitt East High School

Kyle Downs - FBLA

BE Athletic Boosters

Donation

Check for FBLA membership, conferences and club needs

$1,000.00

Brooks Elementary School

Kroger Rewards

Donation

Check for general supplies

$349.96

Bullitt County Schools

JOM Pharmaceuticals

Donation

Sanitizing products and masks for all schools and buildings

$100,000.00

Old Mill/Crossroads several FRYSC’s

Southeast Christian Church

Donation

School supplies for several Family Resource Youth Service Centers

Over $250.00

Bullitt East High School

Edith Grant

Donation

Check for school needs

$500.00

Nichols Elementary School

Jill Reverman

Whole Kids Foundation

Donation

Check to PTA for Nichols Garden PTA to donate supplies to Nichols for the garden

$3,000.00

North Bullitt High School

Alex Skidmore

Whole Kids Foundation

Donation

Check for a garden at NBHS

$3,000.00

FRYSC’s and Homeless

Amazon Distribution Centers

Donation

School supplies for all FRYSC’s and homeless to give out to students as needed

Over $250.00

Crossroads Elementary School - STEM Lab

Donors Choose

Donation

3 Gravity Maze kits and 2 Laser Maze Kits to be used by students in the STEM Lab

$323.76

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11.h. Use of District Property Requests
Tony Roth
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11.h.1. BCHS by CG Vikings (GBCYFL)
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Bullitt Central High School requests permission to allow the Cedar Grove Vikings (GBCYFL) to use both gyms for a cheer competition on Sunday, October 24, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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11.h.2. BCHS by GBCYFL
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Bullitt Central High School requests permission to allow Amanda Serafin, President of the Greater Bullitt County Youth Football League (GBCYFL) to use both gyms for the All County Cheer Competition on Sunday, November 14, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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11.h.3. BCHS by PG Dolphins (GBCYFL)
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Bullitt Central High School requests permission to allow the Pleasant Grove Dolphins (GBCYFL) to use both school gyms for a cheer competition on Sunday, December 5, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

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11.i. 2021-2022 Transportation Manual Review
Tony Roth / David Phelps
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Presented is the revised Transportation Manual for the 2021-22 school year.

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12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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12.a. 2nd Reading - Revised Policies 03.1233 & 03.2233 Maternity Leave
Althea Hurt
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Presented are revisions to Board Policies 03.1233 and 03.2233 - Maternity Leave (Certified & Classified). Changes include adding clear language concerning summer births, deliveries during breaks, and requests for donated days during maternity leave. The purpose for the updates is to make sure the language in the Board policies is clear and concise, and reflective of state laws. Eric Farris reviewed the revisions.

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Recommended Motion

Approve the 2nd Reading of revised Policies 03.1233 and 03.2233 as presented.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the 2nd Reading of revised Policies 03.1233 and 03.2233 as presented. passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Hodges and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

Member Votes
Mrs. Debby Atherton Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Mr. Darrell Coleman Yes
Mrs. Lisa Hodges Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
13. NEW BUSINESS
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13.a. Request for 3-Hour Instructional Assistant - BES
Althea Hurt
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Brooks Elementary Principal Betty Jo Davis requests to hire a three (3) hour Instructional Assistant to assist in their efforts to provide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) opportunities for their students. This position will be for 170 instructional days and funded from the Section 6 budget. The budget and position have been approved by the Brooks Elementary School SBDM Council. 

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Recommended Motion

Approve the request to hire a three-hour instructional assistant as presented.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the request to hire a three-hour instructional assistant as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Member Votes
Mrs. Debby Atherton Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Mr. Darrell Coleman Yes
Mrs. Lisa Hodges Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
13.b. 1st Reading of Updated Policies and Review of Revised Procedures
Tom Brillhart
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Due to the recent change in leadership structure and titles, the following policies and procedures were updated to reflect the change from Assistant Superintendent for Support Services to Chief Operations Officer.

  • Policy 03.12321 - Sick Leave Bank - Classified
  • Policy 03.22321 - Sick Leave Bank - Certified
  • Procedure 08.141 AP.1 - Drop-Out Prevention Procedures
  • Procedure 09.42811 AP.2 - Harassment/Discrimination Reporting Form

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Recommended Motion

Approve the 1st Reading of policies 03.12321 & 03.22321 as presented. The procedures are presented for review and comment only; no action is required by the Board.

13.c. RESOLUTION - Quarantine Leave
Althea Hurt
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BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BULLITT COUNTY

RESOLUTION RELATED TO QUARANTINE LEAVE DUE TO COVID-19

AUGUST 23, 2021

WHEREAS, the Kentucky Board of Education has adopted 702 KAR 1:191E, on August 5, 2021, which authorizes local school districts, to provide quarantine leave to full and part-time employees placed on quarantine by a medical provider, health department or by the school district; and

WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky have signed that emergency regulation; and

WHEREAS, the Kentucky Board of Education and the Bullitt County Board of Education have deemed it necessary to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Kentucky public schools by providing quarantine leave to school employees;

NOW THEREFORE, the Bullitt County Board of Education RESOLVES as follows:

1. During the 2021-22 school year, and pending a new Regulation, Executive Order or Statutory directive, each eligible person employed as a full or part-time employee in the Bullitt County Public Schools (BCPS) shall be provided paid leave during the period the employee is placed in quarantine due to exposure to COVID-19. Exposure to COVID-19 shall include exposure to any variant of COVID-19. This leave shall be in addition to any other leave provided by statute or board policy.

2. In order to be eligible for leave under this section, the employee shall: 

(a) Be placed in quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure by a treating medical professional, a public health department, the Department for Public Health, or the BCPS Superintendent or his Designee; and

(b) Have received a COVID-19 vaccination prior to the quarantine period, present a statement from a treating medical professional that a disability prevents the employee from taking the COVID-19 vaccine, or is prevented from taking the COVID-19 vaccination based on a sincerely held religious belief.

3. The Superintendent or his Designee shall provide the employee with written documentation supporting the quarantine determination.

4. The Superintendent or his Designee will require the employee to provide written documentation from the entity placing the employee in quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure.

5. Quarantine leave shall not be used if the employee has an active COVID-19 infection.

6. To shorten the quarantine period, the Superintendent or his Designee may require an employee on quarantine leave to undergo a COVID-19 test at BCPS expense and provide the results to the BCPS Human Resources office. Such test shall occur no sooner than the earliest date recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) quarantine guidelines. The Superintendent or his Designee may require an employee testing negative for COVID-19 to return to work in accordance with CDC and KDPH quarantine guidelines.

7. District Quarantine leave would be granted pursuant to this Resolution for up to ten (10) total days.

8. This resolution shall be retroactive to August 10, 2021.

SO RESOLVED this 23rd day of August, 2021.

Deborah Atherton, Board Chair

ATTEST:

Dr. Jesse Bacon, Secretary/Superintendent

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Approve the Resolution as presented

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the Resolution as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Member Votes
Mrs. Debby Atherton Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Mr. Darrell Coleman Yes
Mrs. Lisa Hodges Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
13.d. Early Graduation Request - Paris Lang, BCHS
Rachelle Bramlage
Rationale

Bullitt Central High School senior Paris Lang requests approval to graduate early. The student is Academic Ready and has completed all Graduation Requirements. With the support of her parents, Paris's plan is to take college classes and pursue her goal of being a pediatric heart surgeon.

Recommended Motion

Approve the early graduation request for Paris Lang as presented.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve the early graduation request for Paris Lang as presented. passed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Member Votes
Mrs. Debby Atherton Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Mr. Darrell Coleman Yes
Mrs. Lisa Hodges Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Rationale

1. As authorized by KRS 61.810(1)(b) to discuss the future sale of real property by a public agency, but only when publicity would likely affect the value of a specific piece of property to be sold by a public agency.

2. As authorized by KRS 61.810(1)(f) for discussions which might lead to the appointment or reappointment of an individual employee.

Recommended Motion

Recess regular session and enter Executive Session as authorized by KRS 61.810(1)(b) to discuss the future sale of real property by a public agency, but only when publicity would likely affect the value of a specific piece of property to be sold by a public agency and KRS 61.810(1)(f) for discussions which might lead to the appointment or reappointment of an individual employee.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Recess regular session and enter Executive Session as authorized by KRS 61.810(1)(b) to discuss the future sale of real property by a public agency, but only when publicity would likely affect the value of a specific piece of property to be sold by a public agency and KRS 61.810(1)(f) for discussions which might lead to the appointment or reappointment of an individual employee. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Member Votes
Mrs. Debby Atherton Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Mr. Darrell Coleman Yes
Mrs. Lisa Hodges Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
15. RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION
Rationale

Recommended Motion

Exit executive session and resume regular session.

Actions Taken

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

Member Votes
Mrs. Debby Atherton Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Mr. Darrell Coleman Yes
Mrs. Lisa Hodges Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
16. Superintendent's Contract
Debby Atherton
Recommended Motion

extend a new, four-year contract for Superintendent Dr. Jesse Bacon beginning July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 under the terms dictated to Board Counsel and to be set out in the contract.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  extend a new, four-year contract for Superintendent Dr. Jesse Bacon beginning July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 under the terms dictated to Board Counsel and to be set out in the contract. passed with a motion by Mrs. Debby Atherton and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Member Votes
Mrs. Debby Atherton Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Mr. Darrell Coleman Yes
Mrs. Lisa Hodges Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
17. ADJOURNMENT
Rationale

Recommended Motion

Adjourn at _:__ p.m.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Adjourn at 7:28 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Hodges and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Member Votes
Mrs. Debby Atherton Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Mr. Darrell Coleman Yes
Mrs. Lisa Hodges Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes