Adopt the agenda as presented.

Motion Passed:  Adopt the agenda as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Motion Passed:  Adopt the agenda as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

To improve our effectiveness, the Board Team for Bullitt County Schools commits to: 

1. Maintain primary focus on student learning.
2. Continuously review, define, and work toward district goals. 
3. Listen to each other, speak freely, work and learn together, and support one another.
4. After careful deliberation, support the majority's decision regarding shared goals for continuously improving district-wide student learning. 
5. Agree to disagree respectfully.
6. Delegate implementation of Board decisions to Superintendent and Leadership Team.

• NBHS Chess Team - State Accomplishments
• STLP State-Level Accomplishments
• Governor's Scholars Program
• Moving Forward & Core Value Award Winners

• NBHS Chess
• Congrats.Student Rec.2.STLP
• Congrats.Gov.Scholar
• Congrats.MovingForward.CoreValueAwardWinners

• 2023 Safe and Drug Free Schools Board Presentation

• NortonHealthcareHSAcademy

• AudienceSignInSheet.May23

• Bullitt County Youth Coalition (B.C.Y.C.)

• Bullitt Virtual Night School Graduates

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 May 16, 2023, which is available online.

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 May 16, 2023, which is available online. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

• MayFinancialReportsMemo

• APRIL 2023 BALANCE SHEET REPORT

• APRIL 2023 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT

• APRIL 2023 AP CHECK RECON

• April 2023 PaidInvoiceReport

All commercial travel is due to schedule/cost reasons.

• TRAVEL.May.2023.05-19-23

• April 24, 2023 - Monthly Business Meeting
• May 8, 2023 - Work Session

• April 24, 2023 - DRAFT Minutes
• May 8, 2023 - DRAFT Minutes

Kim Adams - Bus Driver - Transportation - Ms. Adams requests leave without pay for the dates of May 12-31, 2023.  She is using FMLA.

Jeana Boone - Teacher - Lebanon Junction Elementary - Ms. Boone requests leave without pay for the dates of April 19-20, 2023.  She has used all available accrued leave time.

Jessica Clark - Counselor - Bullitt Central High School - Ms. Clark requests leave without pay for the date of June 1st, 2023.  She is using FMLA.

Ronald Clark - Sweeper - Bullitt Lick Middle School - Mr. Clark requests leave without pay for the dates of April 13th and 14th, 2023.  He has used all available accrued leave time. 

Teresa Fightmaster - Teacher - Cedar Grove Elementary - Ms. Fightmaster requests leave without pay for the dates of April 25th - 26th, 2023.  She has used all available accrued leave time.

Kimberly Fritsch - Cook/Baker - Cedar Grove Elementary - Ms. Fritsch requests leave without pay for the dates of April 10th - 12th, 2023.  She has used all available accrued leave time.

Stacy Gordon - Cook/Baker - Freedom Elementary - Ms. Gordon requests leave without pay for the dates of April 25th and 26th, 2023.  She has used all available accrued leave time.

Christy Hardin - Coordinator II - District Wide - Ms. Hardin requests leave without pay for the dates of June 8th - June 15th, 2023.  She is using FMLA.

Kristin Hawkins - Teacher - North Bullitt High School - Ms. Hawkins requests leave without pay for the date of April 13th, 2023.  She has used all available accrued leave time.

Karen Holmes - Bookkeeper - Bullitt Central High School - Ms. Holmes requests leave without pay for the dates of April 18th and 21st, 2023.  She has used all available accrued leave time.

Courtney Kean - Cook/Baker - Hebron Middle School - Ms. Kean requests leave without pay for the date of April 21st, 2023.  She has used all available accrued leave time.

Christi Knight - Food Service Manager - Zoneton Middle School - Ms. Knight requests leave without pay for the date of April 28th, 2023.  She has used all available accrued leave time.

Meagan Leslie - Instructional Assistant - Lebanon Junction Elementary - Ms. Leslie requests leave without pay for the dates of April 26th and 27th, 2023.  She has used all available accrued leave time.

Frank McVay - Maintenance Worker - District Wide - Mr. McVay requests leave without pay for the dates of April 14th, April 24th-25th, 2023.  He has used all available accrued leave time.

Chad Price - Sweeper - Bullitt Central High School - Mr. Price requests leave without pay for the dates of April 17th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 27th and 28th, 2023.  He is using FMLA.

Amanda Ray - Instructional Assistant - Shepherdsville Elementary  - Ms. Ray requests leave without pay for the dates of April 11th, 12th and April 24th, 2023.  She has used all available accrued leave time.

Wanda Richards - Custodian - Bullitt Lick Middle - Ms. Richards requests leave without pay for the dates of April 13th and 14th, 2023.  She has used all available accrued leave time.

Kelsey Richardson - Instructional Tutor - Shepherdsville Elementary - Ms. Richardson requests leave without pay for the date of April 12th, 2023.  She is using FMLA.

Elizabeth Russo - Instructional Assistant - Crossroads Elementary - Ms. Russo requests leave without pay for the dates of April 12th, April 17th, April 28th and May 8th, 2023.  She is using FMLA.

Anthony Ryan - Custodian - Old Mill Elementary - Mr. Ryan requests leave without pay for the dates of April 13th - April 29th, 2023.  He has used all FMLA and accrued leave time.

Amanda Schwartz - Assistant - Overdale Elementary - Ms. Schwartz requests leave without pay for the date of May 4th, 2023.  She has used all available accrued leave time.

Robin Streble - Cook/Baker - Freedom Elementary - Ms. Streble requests leave without pay for the dates of April 17th - 21st, 2023.  She has used all available accrued leave time.

• HR.LeaveRequests.05-19-23

Employment records for both the certified and classified personnel for the period of April 2023 through May 2023 are submitted for the Board’s information and inclusion in the minutes of this meeting.

Presented is an Agreement with C&H Audio Visual Services, a vendor through the Kentucky State Fair Board, to provide audio/visual services for the 2023 Graduation ceremonies at Broadbent Arena on June 4, 2023. The agreement is unchanged from the 2022 review by Eric Farris where he reviewed and found it to be acceptable as to form and legality.

• C&H Audio Memo for Graduation Services

The IReady Agreement will cover requirements of Senate Bill 9 (2022) Read to Succeed Act Implementation Timeline Senate Bill (SB) 9 (2022) that contains an emergency clause, which allows the bill to become law effectively immediately upon its signing by the governor. The total cost of the assessment, individualized instruction platform, and required professional learning will be $290,817 and will be funded through ESSER for the 2023-2024 school year.

• CurriculumAssoc.IReadyAgreement

Presented is a Use of Space Agreement for the Bullitt Virtual Learning Academy at the Jefferson Community and Technical College campus. 

• JCTC.UseofSpace.BVLA

Presented is a contract with Northwest AHEC Junior Scholars to a Healthwise Program to be presented at Bullitt East High School on June 12-21, 2023. Students from Bullitt, Spencer, Shelby, and Henry Counties are invited to attend. AHEC requests the fee to use the school be waived.

• Northwest AHEC (1)

This agreement provides the KDE-approved diagnostic assessment for reading that is aligned to SB 9 for students in K-3. FastBridge will replace the current early literacy assessments such as DRA, PASS, etc. In addition, there is required professional development that is included in this agreement. The total cost of software subscription, system management, assessments and professional learning is $45,932 and will be funded through ESSER for the 2023-2024 school year.

• FastBridge

Maryville Elementary School requests renewal of the contract with bby Publications for five days of math professional development for Maryville Elementary staff. Funding will come from Title I funds.

• bbyPublications

In order to purchase Apple products such as an iPad or Macbook Air, the district must enter a customer agreement with them. This agreement will be for 14 years since we had this agreement previously. The agreement is not a contract and doesn't require us to ever purchase anything from them, but it gives access to volume purchasing prices and allows us to manage devices out of the box. This agreement was reviewed by Emily Vessels.

• AppleDirectCustomerAgreement

Care Solace provides care coordination services for BCPS to promote community access to mental health care and support student well-being and learning. Care Solace is designed to work alongside the school's multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and help schools triage and support student mental health needs and provide a confidential wraparound resource for staff members and families. 

• CareSolacePartnership

This agreement is intended to form the basis of an interagency agreement between Spring Meadows as a provider of residential services and Bullitt County Public Schools as the agency responsible for provision of school services. 

• StateChildrenInteragencyAgree.SpringMeadows

Submitted is the 2023-2024 Memorandum of Agreement with the Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children (KECSAC) for the Bullitt Alternative Center/Spring Meadows.

• KECSAC.23-24

North Bullitt High School would like to hold its 2024 Prom at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 13, 2024. Presented is a contract for the event. 

• CrownePlaza.NBHSPromVenue.2024

This agreement provides the MasteryConnect platform for all 13 elementary schools to create assessments aligned to reading, math, science, and social studies standards using assessment items organized by DOK level. The elementary schools have been using this platform for several years to create and administer standards-based assessments for formative and summative purposes. In addition, the platform complements the utilization of IReady that will be the reading and math universal screener for the 2023-2024 school year. The total cost of the agreement is $66,590.19 and will be paid through Student Learning funds.

• InstructureAgreementMasteryConnect

This contract with the Bullitt County Health Department will allow the vaccination series for Hepatitis B to be offered to district employees as in the past. As a cost-saving measure, the district will pay for serum and injection at the time of service. Funding for this provision is included in the health services budget for the upcoming school year.

• HealthDept.HepB

To facilitate the exchange of services and confidential information between the Bullitt County Public School and the Bullitt County Health Department, a Confidentiality Agreement is presented for approval. This Agreement confirms the parties' adherence to the privacy requirements of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This contract remains unchanged from the 2017 review by Eric Farris.

• HealthDept.BusinessAssoc

Presented are contracts with Independent Nurse Contractors for the 2023-2024 school year. A blanket agreement is needed to meet all requests for health services in a timely manner. These guidelines are set within KRS 156.502 (Health Services in School Setting). The contracts are developed within the scope of practice for an RN and LPN licensure. The cost of the service will not exceed the budget allowance as designated in the health service budget for the upcoming school year. 

• IndependentNurseContractors

Presented is a blanket contract for nursing services to be available if health services are required for students that are out of state on school sponsored trips and the determination regarding the states' delegation requires licensed medical services. Board approval will allow the District Health Coordinator to contract with out-of-state nursing agencies when necessary. This contract was developed and recommended by Eric Farris.

• NursingServices.OOSFieldTrips

Presented is a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bullitt County Health Department. There are no changes to this agreement from previous review to allow the Health Department access to school buildings in response to a major disaster or the requirement of a mass vaccination program. 

• HealthDept.AccesstoBldgs

Presented is the engagement letter with Kay Bryant to assist the District's Finance Department in year-end close and closing construction projects. The district has utilized Kay's services the past three years with the same contract language. 

• KayBryantContract

This Memorandum of Agreement with Robyn Clemens provides workshops for all employees interested in becoming debt-free. Ms. Clemens will facilitate workshops on personal money management and provide coaching for fiscal year 2023-24. This program is designed to assist district employees in money management and financial literacy. 

• DebtFreeProjectServicesMOA

Legal services for the district are currently provided by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. The renewal contract is for $200 attorney/$95 non-professional. This contract is effective July 1, 2023, and ends June 30, 2025. Mr. Eric Farris has provided a great range of services for the district and have done so for many years. 

• Dismore.ProposedLtrOfEngagement 2023

Presented for approval is a Memorandum of Agreement with the Kentucky Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education for the management, control, and operation of the Commonwealth's state-operated secondary area vocational education and technology center (ATC) . This agreement begins July 1, 2023. 

• MA Bullitt Co ATC

Currently, Assured Partners NL LLC holds the Commercial Property, Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile, and Commercial Umbrella insurance plans through Liberty Mutual Insurance. The current year premiums are $1,077,299. The renewal quote is $1,160,626. This represents a net increase of $83,327. While this is an increase, this is a good renewal with the uncertainty in the marketplace right now. A comparison of current year to renewal year is provided.

• InsuranceRenewal

• Donations page 1 May 2023

Lebanon Junction Elementary School Principal Daniel Mullins requests permission to make renovations to the courtyard to make it more usable and benefit all students. LJES would like to turn the space into a sensory garden, adding different plants to add color, an outdoor musical wall and a sensory path. The Blooming Bulldog Club will take care of many different plants throughout the school year. Plans include adding bird feeders and other structures to view the many different types of birds. Work for the project will be completed by a volunteer team of teachers and collaboration with the Bullitt County Extension Office.

• LJESCourtyardRenovation

As of July 25, 2022, the Superintendent will oversee all curriculum, textbooks, instructional materials, and student support services per changes in Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS 160.345). The curriculum in each school shall be designed to achieve student capacities established by KRS 158.645 and the school goals established by KRS 158.6451. The curriculum shall comply with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations. In any school administered under the provisions of KRS 160.345, the Superintendent shall determine which curriculum, textbooks, instructional materials, and student support services shall be provided in the school after consulting with the Board, the Principal, and the school council and after a reasonable public review and response period for all stakeholders. A spreadsheet is provided with that information for approval of curriculum and/or instructional resources for district wide use along with several schools.

• CurriculumResources.May2023List

The District Technology Plan is shared with the Kentucky Department of Education each year. This year's plan is largely a continuation of the previous year's plan and was developed in partnership with the Digital Learning Coaches, Technology Department Staff, along with other district stakeholders. This document is designed to support district and state initiatives for the coming year. This plan is a living document that can be amended to reflect changing initiatives along the way. Utilizing strategic plan work within the district, efforts will continue to support personalized learning, the 1:1 Chromebook initiative for K-12, digital & online safety, school safety, and giving students the proper technology experiences for their future.  

• TechnologyPlan23-24

• 2023 SUMMER CAMPS.05-09-23

Parents have requested a modified attendance schedule for their students with disabilities listed below. The students are identified by number in order to maintain confidentiality. There is documentation of medical necessity for the modified schedule, and the modified schedule has been recommended for approval by the Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) and 504 Team. Full documentation is on file in the office of the Director of Special Education.  

• 2223-20
• 2223-21
• 2223-22
• 2223-23
• 2223-24
• 2223-25

• Shortened School DayRequests

In accordance with 702 KAR 4:180 School Facilities Plan Manual, the Local Board of Education shall appoint a Hearing Officer for the public hearing to receive comments on the proposed District Facilities Plan. Requested is the Board appoint a Hearing Officer for the Draft District Facility Plan. Tim Eaton, the facilitator, has agreed to serve as the Hearing Officer should the Board desire for him to do so.

• HearingOfficer.DFP

Each school has submitted a list of fundraisers to be utilized if they so choose during the 2023-2024 school year.

• SchoolFundraisers.23-24

Enclosed is the 2023-2024 District Indirect Cost Rate for the Bullitt County Board of Education. Indirect costs are expenditures in support of a program that are not directly identifiable to that program. KDE calculates the allowable percentage that may be applied to grants so that districts may be reimbursed for a portion of the support expenses incurred. The non-restricted rate applies to the School Food Service program, ESSER, and GREER grant funding. The restricted rate may be applied to other grants, such as Title I, that exclude expenses for district administrative support. Each local board of education must approve to recover indirect costs. Effective July 1, 2023, the new indirect cost rates will be applied. The rates are as follows:

Non Restricted Indirect Cost Rate                9.83%

Restricted Indirect Cost Rate                         1.70%

• IndirectCostRates

Submitted for approval are the proposed 2023-2024 pay schedules for regular salary, coaching supplements and the Automatic Payroll Authorization deduction. The payroll schedule is approved each year for the upcoming fiscal year. Full-time personnel are paid over 26 payroll checks. Most deductions are taken over all 26 payroll checks. Health insurance and American Fidelity deductions are only taken over 24 payroll checks; KASA is taken over 16 payroll checks. 

• Payroll.Deductions.Schedules

Bernheim Middle School would like to establish an external support / booster organization for cheerleading. Requested is acknowledgement and approval for the establishment of the BMS Cheer Booster club.

• BMS Cheer Booster

At the April 24, 2023 meeting, the Bullitt County School District Finance Corporation approved the Superintendent's request to declare property next to the central office as surplus in order to complete the sale to Larry Craig. The minutes for the School District Finance Corporation do not usually include actual order numbers and KDE is requesting an order number to approve the paperwork. Presented again for the purpose of an order number is the same request as approved by the Corporation, having support by the Board of Education, for the property located at 1040 HWY 44 E, Shepherdsville, Kentucky 40165, containing 4.520 acres as shown as Tract 1 of a survey prepared by Bobby L. Lambert, Turning Point Surveys, dated February 10, 2023 be declared surplus and subject to disposition per 702 KAR 4:090. This property is surplus to the education program needs of the district as determined by the effective district facility plan. The minimum acceptable price is $129,000, which is the fair market value as determined by the appraisal report completed by Jason L. Ferris of Bell Ferris, Inc., a certified general property appraiser. This is contingent upon approval by the Kentucky Department of Education and upon receipt of approval, in order to proceed to execute the sale agreement as presented. 

• Deed-L.CraigProperty
• SurplusProp.Req.NextToCO.L

Approve the declaration of the property next to the central office as surplus and authorize the superintendent and board attorney to execute the sale agreement as presented and the Bullitt County School District Finance Corporation to execute the closing documents and deed.

Motion Passed:  Approve the declaration of the property next to the central office as surplus and authorize the superintendent and board attorney to execute the sale agreement as presented and the Bullitt County School District Finance Corporation to execute the closing documents and deed. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Two graduation requests are submitted for review and approval. Additional information is available to the board members regarding each one.  

SSID #2120050543 - BAC/BEHS - Hardship Graduation

SSID #2120911950 - BAC/NBHS - Hardship Graduation

Approve the two graduation requests as presented.

Motion Passed:  Approve the two graduation requests as presented. passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Hodges and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

Requested is approval of the amended 2022-2023 traditional school calendar. The requirements for the student instructional year are: 1,062 hours of instructional time for students delivered on 170 student attendance days as required by KRS 158.070(1)(f). The amended calendar will be submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education by June 30, 2023, as required by 702 KAR 7:140(2)(3).

• As a result of sickness and low attendance in many schools, school was cancelled on November 22, 2022. The make-up day for the canceled day will be May 25, 2023. Preschool will not make this day up.
• As a result of weather, school was canceled January 31, 2023. The make-up day for this day will be May 26, 2023. Preschool will not make up this day.
• As a result of weather (high winds), school was canceled on March 3, 2023. The make-up day for this day will be May 30, 2023.
• As a result of power outages within the county, school was canceled on March 6, 2023. The make-up day for this day will be May 31, 2023.

The last day for students is May 31, 2023. Closing day for teachers is June 1, 2023. High school graduations will take place on Sunday, June 4, 2023. 

• 22-23 Amended School Calendar

Approve the 2022-2023 Amended School Calendar as presented.

Motion Passed:  Approve the 2022-2023 Amended School Calendar as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

• Eastside Middle School Principal Antone Towns requests to hire a summer clerical worker to answer the door and phones. Funding will come from Section 6 funds. 
• Bullitt East High School Principal Nate Fulghum would like to hire two student clerical workers for the summer. The students will answer phones, accept deliveries, and do light clerical work. The positions will be funded with SBDM funds. 
• Hebron Middle School Principal Chad Foster would like to hire a summer clerical worker to greet the public, answer phones, and do light clerical work. Funding will come from SBDM/Section 6 funds.
• Overdale Elementary School Principal Tonya Holt would like to hire a second student summer clerical worker to assist with answering phones and completing light clerical duties. Funding will come from SBDM funds. 

• EMS Summer Position
• BEHS Summer Position
• HMSSummerClerical
• OESSummerWorkerReq

Approve the requests for summer positions as presented.

Motion Passed:  Approve the requests for summer positions as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Presented is a job description for the position of English Language Lead Teacher/Coordinator. The person in this district-level position will provide organization and coordination of the overall English Language Program related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional learning, and EL Family engagement. The position will be 187 days with 5 extended days.

• ELLeadTeacherCoordPosition

Approve the EL Lead Teacher/Coordinator Position and Job Description as presented.

Motion Passed:  Approve the EL Lead Teacher/Coordinator Position and Job Description as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

Presented are two proposed changes to Board Policy 03.111 - Medical Examination under the section titled "Required Exam for Present Personnel." The purpose of these revisions is to clarify the Board's and employee's responsibilities when a "fit for duty" exam may be necessary. Board Counsel has reviewed the recommended revisions to the policy. 

• 03.111PolicyRevision

Approve the 1st Reading of revised policy 03.111 as presented.

Motion Passed:  Approve the 1st Reading of revised policy 03.111 as presented. passed with a motion by Dr. Matt Mooney and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

In order to support internal operations in each school kitchen, requested are the following staffing hours/positions for the kitchen locations below. Labor analysis data has been collected each month at these locations during the 2022-23 school year and current "Meals Per Labor Hour" analysis supports these additions. Funding for these staffing additions will come from Fund 51: School Nutrition Services.

• Brooks Elementary - 3.5 cook/baker labor hours
• Crossroads Elementary - 2 cook/baker labor hours
• Freedom Elementary - 15 minutes of cook/baker labor
• Maryville Elementary - 3.75 cook/baker hours
• Overdale Elementary - 4-hour cook/baker position
• Hebron Middle - 2 cook/baker labor hours
• Eastside Middle - 1.5 cook/baker labor hours
• Mt. Washington Middle - 1.5 cook/baker labor hours
• Mt. Washington Elementary - 30 minutes of monitoring labor to be added based on staffing plan
• Overdale Elementary - 30 minutes of monitoring labor to be added based on staffing plan
• Maryville Elementary - 15 minutes of monitoring labor to be added based on staffing plan

All cook/baker labor hour increases to be posted internally.

• SchoolNutritionStaffingRequests

Approve the requests as summarized: 1 4-hour cook/baker position, 14.5 internal labor hours, and 1.25 hours monitoring labor increases as presented.

Motion Passed:  Approve the requests as summarized: 1 4-hour cook/baker position, 14.5 internal labor hours, and 1.25 hours monitoring labor increases as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Assistant Superintendent Adrienne Usher requests to add a full-time counselor to the staffing at North Bullitt High School. This position will allow the school counselors to spend time with students for social and emotional support, planning, etc. instead of administrative duties and testing responsibilities. Funding will come from the General Fund.

• FTCounselorReq@NB

Approve the request for an additional full-time counselor at NBHS as presented.

Motion Failed:  Approve the request for an additional full-time counselor at NBHS as presented. failed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

Assistant Superintendent Adrienne Usher requests to add a full-time counselor to the staffing at Bullitt Lick Middle School. The school currently has one full-time counselor and a 100-day counselor that is paid out of Title Funding. The rationale is that the addition will assist in providing equitable access for students, staff, and families to reduce barriers for learning. Funding will come from the General Fund.

• FTCounselorReq@BLMS

Approve the request for an additional full-time counselor at BLMS as presented.

Motion Failed:  Approve the request for an additional full-time counselor at BLMS as presented. failed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

Assistant Superintendent Adrienne Usher requests to add an Assistant Principal to the staffing at Crossroads Elementary School. Rationale includes the need for behavioral, instructional, and mental health support for the school. Funding will come from the General Fund.

• APReq@CES

Approve the request for an assistant principal position at CES as presented.

Motion Failed:  Approve the request for an assistant principal position at CES as presented. failed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

Assistant Superintendent Adrienne Usher requests to add an Assistant Principal to the staffing at Roby Elementary School. Rationale includes the need for behavioral and mental health support for this TSI school. Funding will come from the General Fund.

• APReq@RES

Approve the request for an assistant principal position at RES as presented.

Motion Failed:  Approve the request for an assistant principal position at RES as presented. failed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

Dr. Usher requests to add an itinerant 1/2-time Related-Arts teacher to be shared between Mt. Washington Elementary School and Pleasant Grove Elementary School. The rationale is due to the requirement that teachers are to be provided 250 minutes of planning time per week and to eliminate a necessary split between the current Related Arts teachers each instructional day. Funding will come from the General Fund.

• 1_2timeRelated Arts for MWES & PGES

Approve the request for an itinerant 1/2 time Related-Arts teacher to be shared between MWES & PGES as presented.

Motion Passed:  Approve the request for an itinerant 1/2 time Related-Arts teacher to be shared between MWES & PGES as presented. passed with a motion by Mr. Darrell Coleman and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

Dr. Usher requests to add a half-time Related-Arts teacher to the staffing at Freedom Elementary School. The addition will benefit efforts with character education and social and emotional learning, due to the increasing population of students in K, 4th, and 5th grades. Funding will come from the General Fund.

• 1_2time Related Arts - FES

Approve the 1/2-time Related Arts teacher at FES as presented.

Motion Passed:  Approve the 1/2-time Related Arts teacher at FES as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

Presented for approval are the Annual Pay Scales for FY 2024. Changes to the pay scale include a district-wide pay increase of $2.00 per hour for classified staff and a 2% increase for certified staff, increases to the substitute teacher and guest teacher pay scales, the addition of the English Language (EL) Coordinator position (to include 5 extended days), the addition of Step 25 for certified and classified staff, and adjustments of school level extra duty stipends.

• PayScales23-24

Approve the proposed Annual Pay Scales for FY 2024 as presented.

Motion Passed:  Approve the proposed Annual Pay Scales for FY 2024 as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Submitted is the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2024.  The summary by fund is shown below:

General-Fund 1                                                     $146,614,335.72    

Grants-Fund 2                                                       $  10,372,385.63

 Capital Outlay-Fund 310                                       $   1,186,748.00

Building-Fund 320                                                 $ 13,644,710.62

 Food Service-Fund 51                                           $    8,207,044.12

 Total                                                                       $180,025,224.09

Any changes to the Tentative Budget will be made and presented with the Working Budget in September.

• TentativeBudgetFY24

Approve the 2023-2024 Tentative Budget as presented.

Motion Passed:  Approve the 2023-2024 Tentative Budget as presented. passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Hodges and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Presented are the Principals’ Combined Budgets for FY 2024 for all schools. Per Redbook requirements, the Board of Education must approve the school activity budgets for the upcoming school year by the end of May.

• FY24SchoolActivityBudgetReports

Approve the school activity budgets for the upcoming school year.

Motion Passed:  Approve the school activity budgets for the upcoming school year. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

Presented are the 2023-2024 Professional Development Plans for all Bullitt County schools. They have been reviewed by the Assistant Superintendent. 

• AllSchoolPDPlans

For review and comment only.

The 2023-2024 District Professional Development Plan provides a plan and snapshot of professional learning opportunities offered by and through the district in collaboration with state and local educational agencies. All professional learning opportunities are aligned with district needs assessments specific to the District Improvement Plan and federal funds, as appropriate. This plan is also subject to change based on new offerings and/or needs that occur though the continuous improvement process. 

• 23-24 BCPS Professional Development Plan

Approve the 2023-2024 District Professional Development Plan as presented.

Motion Passed:  Approve the 2023-2024 District Professional Development Plan as presented. passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Hodges and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Adopt the agenda as presented.

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

Requested is approval of a Deed of Easement for the City of Mt. Washington to access a pump station located at Pleasant Grove Elementary School. This deed was prepared and reviewed by Board Attorney Eric Farris.

• PGESDeedofEasement.PumpStation

Approve the Deed of Easement as presented.

Motion Passed:  Approve the Deed of Easement as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Adjourn the special meeting of the Bullitt County School District Finance Corporation

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

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

Adjourn at _:__ p.m.

Motion Passed:  Adjourn at 7:00 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Hodges and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.