Adopt the agenda as presented.

Motion Passed:  Adopt the agenda as presented. passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Hodges 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.

BCPS has had several students selected to attend the Gatton, Craft, and Commonwealth Honors Academy!

The Gatton Academy at Western Kentucky University is Kentucky’s first state-supported, two-year residential program for high school students with interests in advanced science and math careers and is one of only 15 such programs in the nation. Gatton students will complete their junior and senior years of high school living in Florence Schneider Hall. At the end of their two-year course of study, students will graduate from high school with a minimum of 60 college credit hours.

The Craft Academy at Morehead State University is a dual-credit academy for academically exceptional Kentucky students. Craft Academy provides students with a postsecondary residential experience to complete their junior and senior high school years by enrolling in college courses. The academic rigor of the Craft Academy challenges students to excel at their highest level through project-based STEM+X courses and hands-on learning experiences, emphasizing innovation, design and creativity, and civic and regional engagement. Through the Craft Academy experience, students will complete a high school diploma and earn a minimum of 60 college credit hours with MSU professors teaching all courses.

The Commonwealth Honors Academy is an exciting, challenging academic enrichment program for outstanding high school students who have completed their junior year. Since its beginning in 2001, the Commonwealth Honors Academy has welcomed over 1700 students to learn, live, and grow on Murray State’s campus. Upon completion of CHA, students will receive six hours of university credit and receive an in-state full-tuition scholarship with a 3.5 cumulative high school GPA and a minimum 25 ACT Composite score.

Jacob Young, Craft Academy

Alexander Simms, Craft Academy

Lauren Lindquist, Craft Academy

Caitlyn Jett, Craft Academy

Austin Klein, Craft Academy

Declan Carroll, Craft Academy

Avery Wasinger, Craft Academy

Lex Patterson, Gatton Academy

Austin Wooden, Gatton Academy

Riley “Rue” Brown, Gatton Academy

Keatin Roach, Commonwealth Academy

Congratulations, Students!

• 2024-04-22 Board Meeting Student Recognition 1 (1)

On March 31, BCPS had several students compete at the state Beta Convention and some of our elementary and senior Betas earned some medals!

Color Photography Elementary

1st Place: Amelia Ford (Roby Elementary)

Black & White Photography Division I

1st Place: Onnika Johnson (Riverview Opportunity Center)

Color Photography Division I

3rd Place: Hunter Shelton (Riverview Opportunity Center)

Digitally Enhanced Photography Division I

3rd Place: Allyse Raymer (Riverview Opportunity Center)

Hand Drawn Anime Division II

2nd Place: Chelsea White-Charles (Riverview Opportunity Center)

Math 10th Grade

3rd Place: Austin Klein (Riverview Opportunity Center)

Social Studies 9th Grade

3rd Place: Jackson Morgan (Riverview Opportunity Center)

Congratulations, Students!

• 2024-04-22 Board Meeting Student Recognition 2 (1).pdf

In March, Coach Tolliver Hefner from BEHS was named the National High School Strength Coaches Association’s Kentucky State Coach of the Year. This award is given annually to a High School Strength and Conditioning Coach in recognition of their coaching achievements and passion for the profession. Coach Hefner was selected among top coaches across the state and will receive an award certificate and special recognition at the NHSSCA National Conference in Texas this summer. 

Congratulations, Coach Hefner!

• 2024-04-22 Board Meeting Staff Recognition.pdf

Brief recognition of our EMT students.  Mr. Jerry Summers, Judge Executive of Bullitt County and his EMT staff members would like to say a few words about the program and how it has impacted their current workforce.

• Memo EMT.pdf

It is time for our district's annual drawing of our "I'm In!!" Scholarship for a single senior from each BCPS high school in the amount of $2,000.  If selected, the graduate will receive $1,000 initially, and $1,000 for continuing their studies for a second year.  Student names were entered into the drawing by simply providing a copy of their college acceptance letter to their school principal or counselor.  Names could only be entered into the drawing one time. 

• I'm In! Scholarship Drawings.pdf

This is a request for recognition to be given to the 2024 Bullitt County Winner for the FRED Award.  The Bullitt County FRED Award Winner named has also been submitted to the KASA FRED Award Contest.  

• Presentation of 2024 FRED Award.pdf

• 2024-04-22 BCPS Board Meeting - Design and Construction Update.pptx

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 Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 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 Tuesday, April 16, 2024, which is available online. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

• April Financial Report Summary

• MARCH 2024 BALANCE SHEET

• MARCH 2024 MONTHLY FINANCIAL

• MARCH 2024 AP CHECK RECONCILIATION

• MARCH 2024 PAID WARRANT REPORT

We would like to inform the Board of Education that our vendor who currently has the bid for Propane will be renewing the bid for the 24-25 school year.

Amerigas: Propane

These bids may by renewed one additional year.  This company will allow the Board to receive the lowest possible prices for our needs.  This renewal email agreements to this company is attached.

• Permission to Accept bid renewals for Propane.pdf

We would like to inform the Board of Education that our vendor who currently has the bid for Propane will be renewing the bid for the 24-25 school year.

Valor Oil: CJ-4 Oil, Gear Oil, Grease, Syn Trans Fluid & DEF Fluid

These bids may be renewed one additional year.  This company will allow the Board to receive the lowest possible prices for our needs.  The renewal email agreement to this company is attached. 

• Permission to Solicit bids for Motor Oil and Lubricants

We would like permission from the Board of Education to advertise and solicit bids for Motor Oil and Lubricants, (Anti-Freeze/Pink and Windshield washer fluid) the current bid with Key Oil Company is thru June 2024.  Key Oil has chosen to not accept the one-year renewal.  This bid will be for the 2024-2025 fiscal school year with the option of an additional two-year renewable mutual agreement.  The non-renewal email is attached.

• Permission to Solicit bids for Motor Oil and Lubricants

The following Sanitation Businesses submitted bids for the Solid Waste Removal, Disposal, & Recycling Services 2024-2024 #1:

Republic: $22,459.71 per month (sanitation removal)

Rumpke: $15,104.84 per month (sanitation removal)

The recommendation is to accept the Rumpke bid for the 2024-2025 school year. 

• Request to Accept Solid Waste Removal, Disposal, & Recycling Services Bid 2024-2025 #1.pdf

On April 16, 2024 @ 10:00am, the advertisement bid window closed. Bid 2024.3 Cafeteria Furniture for Brooks Elementary, Freedom Elementary and Nichols Elementary was publicly advertised from April 3-16.  The opening of bids occurred soon after the advertisement window closed.  Two vendors/companies submitted bids with the required paperwork attached.  

Requested is permission to accept the bid from C & T Design.  Joe Fussenegger, Managing Partner and Sales Consultant with C & T Design will see the project through to completion.

• 2024.3 Cafeteria Furniture @ BES, FES, and NES

Approve as requested.

On April 16, 2024 @ 10:00am, the advertisement bid window closed.  Bid 2024.2 Cafeteria Furniture and Serving Lines for Mt. Washington Middle School was publicly advertised from April 3-16.  The opening of bids occurred soon after the advertisement window closed.  Two vendors/companies submitted bids with the required paperwork attached.  

Requested is permission to accept the bid from  C & T Design.  Joe Fussenegger, Managing Partner and Sales Consultant with C & T Design will see the project through to completion.

• 2024.2 Cafeteria Furniture an Serving Lines @ MWMS

* All travel by commercial carrier is due to schedule/cost.

• April 2024 Travel

• April 15, 2024 Minutes of Record
• March 18, 2024 Minutes of Record

Presented for consent if the AIA B101 Architect/Engineering Contract Life Safety Systems with CMTA.  This agreement corresponds with the approved BG-1 (attached for reference) relative to a consultant fee of 7.25% based on an assumed cost of $4,505,000.00.

• AIA B101 ArchitectEngineering Contract- Life Safety Upgrades.pdf
• BG1 Document Bullitt County Schools LIfe Safety Upgrades
• BCS Life Safety Upgrades BG-2
• BCS Life Safety Upgrades BG-3
• Scope of Work

Pleasant Grove Elementary is requesting approval to have the former computer lab (room 110) modified so that it may be used as a full-size classroom.  They're requesting that the current computer table shelves be removed.  This may also require some tiling to be done to the flooring in the middle of the room where a section of computer table shelves are currently located.  The removal of these computer tables will allow the space to be utilized as a full-size classroom which is greatly needed with the increased enrollment at LGE.  All work will be provided by the Maintenance Department.

• PGE Request to Modify Computer Room to Classroom Memo.pdf

Pleasant Grove Elementary is requesting approved of an In-Ground mount Gaga Ball Pit (20 foot) from Playground Outfitters and 9-Square in the Air: Playground Edition that the Pleasant Grove PTA is donating to the school.  They'll ensure that the area is surveyed for appropriate placement in the field near the playground before digging and equipment can be ordered.

• PGE Gaga Pit Installation Request Memo.pdf

This Change Order includes work to Install individual photo cells at each panel to control the exterior lights along Eastbrooke Point Drive. The controls provide dusk to dawn lighting – on at dusk, off at dawn.  Due to the length of these conductors, it was not feasible to serve these lights from the fine arts addition building. The Design Team utilized the existing football and track panels as they were closer and minimized wiring and trenching costs to add the additional lights. The football and track electrical panels currently do not have exterior lighting control in the project that are needed for these fixtures. This work gives BCPS control over exterior lighting and reduces energy use.

• BEHS Fine Arts - Change Order #03 - Site Unforeseen Conditions and City of Mt Washington Plan Review Comments
• BEHS Fine Arts-CO #3 - Site Unforseen Conditions and City of Mt Washington Comments - for Signature

This Change Order includes work to Install individual photo cells at each panel to control the exterior lights along Eastbrooke Point Drive. The controls provide dusk to dawn lighting – on at dusk, off at dawn.  Due to the length of these conductors, it was not feasible to serve these lights from the fine arts addition building. The Design Team utilized the existing football and track panels as they were closer and minimized wiring and trenching costs to add the additional lights. The football and track electrical panels currently do not have exterior lighting control in the project that are needed for these fixtures. This work gives BCPS control over exterior lighting and reduces energy use

• BEHS Fine Arts- Change Order #4 Lighting Control for Exterior Lighting.pdf

A request was made for the exposed ductwork in the gymnasium to be painted to an accent color versus the same color of the ceiling.  The original bid was based on one color for both the ceiling and ducts, this work requires additional labor to tape off the ductwork and add a contrasting color.  This work is recommended by the designer to enhance the appearance of the gym and reinforce color selections.  The Bernheim administration agreed with this recommendation and requested Board consideration. 

• Bernheim Change Order #08- Gym Ductwork Paint.pdf

This Change Order revises the classroom layouts for the former STEAM classroom and changes the layout of the 6th Grade Classrooms to increase their size.  The changes include additional infrastructure (classroom sink and ceiling mounted electrical devices) for the new Career Lab space and omits portions of casework at the enlarged 6th grade classrooms. 

• Bernheim Change Order #09- Classroom Modifications- Career Lab and 6th Grade.pdf

The existing concrete patio outside the Art and Science Lab was going to remain, however, due to the plumbing sewer replacement, the concrete would need to be trenched and patched.  Bernheim administration asked if the entire patio could be replaced with new concrete- due to the sewer installation, a request being made to replace this slab. 

• Bernheim Change Order #10- Concrete Patio Replacement.pdf

Per RFI #46 the site contractor notified the design team that sanitary rim would be higher than design grade and stick out of the ground 2'-0" unless a change was made.  Studio Kremer's recommendation is to lower the rim to match design grade.

• Bernheim Change Order #11- Sanitary Rim Elevation.pdf

Presented for consent is the Design Developmental Drawings for the Athletics 2 Project. 

I recommend approval of this request.

• Developemental Design- Phase 2 Athletics
• Phase 2 Athletics - Board Review Set - DD - 4-12-2024 (1).pdf

Please recommend to the Board at the April 22nd, 2024  meeting the approval for the following requests for unpaid leave of absences.

Amanda Page - Old Mill Elementary - Kindergarten Assistant - Ms. Page is requesting leave without pay for the date of February 28th, 2024. She has used all of her available accrued leave time. 

Christopher Chad Wooden - Zoneton Middle - Assistant - Mr. Wooden is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 28th, 2024 and 29th, 2024. He has used all of her available accrued leave time. 

Jevonna Mason - Old Mill Elementary - Sweeper - Ms. Mason is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 15th, 2024. She has used all of her available accrued leave time. 

Tina Bryant - Shepherdsville Elementary - Instructional Tutor - Ms. Bryant is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 7th, 2024 and March 15th, 2024. She has used all of her available accrued leave time. 

Kenzie Lacefield - Roby Elementary -  Teacher - Ms. Lacefield is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 20th, 2024 through March 29th, 2024. She has used all of her available accrued leave time. 

Samantha Keating - Eastside Middle - Teacher - Ms. Keating is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 7th, 2024. She has used all of her available accrued leave time. 

Christina Minton - Bullitt East HIgh - Teacher - Ms. Minton is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 6th, 2024 through May 20th, 2024. She has used all of her available accrued leave time. 

Christy Hardin - Bullitt Central High School - FRC Coordiantor -  Ms. Hardin is requesting leave without pay for the dates of April 5th, 2024 through June 7th, 2024. She has used all of her available accrued leave time. 

Kristin Hawkins - North Bullitt High School - Teacher - Ms. Hawkins is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 4th, 2024 through March 5th, 2024, March 12th, 2024 through March 13th, 2024 and March 21st, 2024. She has used all of her available accrued leave time. 

Muri Potts - Roby Elementary - Teacher - Ms. Potts is requesting leave without pay for the dates of January 29th, 2024 through March 22nd, 2024. She has used all of her available accrued leave time.

Jennifer Kern - Maryville Elementary - Teacher - Ms. Kern is requesting leave without pay for the dates of February 6th, 2024 through March 22nd, 2024. She has used all of her available accrued leave time.  

Michelle Hart - Freedom Elementary - Teacher - Ms. Hart is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 27th, 2024 through April 8th, 2024. She has used all of her available accrued leave time. 

Tiffany Adams - Lebanon Junction Elementary - Teacher - Ms. Adams is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 14th, 2024 through May 20th, 2024. She has used all of her available accrued leave time. 

Amanda Frantz - Mount Washington Middle - Monitor - Ms. Frantz is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 25th, 2024. She has used all of her available accrued leave time. 

Leslie Cook - Crossroads Elementary - Monitor - Ms. Cook is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 22nd, 2024. She has used all of her available accrued leave time. 

Dona Crigger - Mount Washington Elementary - Monitor - Ms. Crigger is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 25th, 2024. She has used all of her available accrued leave time.

• April Board Meeting.pdf

Employment records for both the certified and classified personnel for the period of March 2024 through April 2024 are submitted for the Board’s information and inclusion in the minutes of this meeting.

BCPS entered into an initial contract with Apptegy in 2021 as our new website provider/communications platform, which began on July 1, 2022 and ran through June 30, 2024.  Included in the initial approval were two possible two year extensions to follow.  Eric Farris reviewed the initial contract and found it appropriate as to form and legality.  Attached below is an updated copy to extend this contract for an additional 2 years.  

• Apptegy Contract Renewal.pdf

Approve as requested.

Due to a variety of issues with our current college and career readiness/college admissions platform, we will not be renewing with Naviance which is owned by PowerSchool.  Over the last several months, KDr. Barger and I have spent an extensive amount of time reviewing the SchooLinks platform.  In addition, we have had the SchooLinks representative present to a variety of staff who are involved in supporting students in the college and career readiness world.  Based on feedback from middle school and high school counselors and CCR coaches, SchooLinks provides our district with what we need related to meeting ILP requirements, connecting to Common App for admissions, and supports students in learning about their interests and passions for future careers.  This is an early access agreement only running until the end of June 2024 which provides us on-site training, virtual training, and one-time implementation fees for all the components.  A new year long contract for the platform and curriculum will start July 1, 2024 which will be requested for approval at a later time.  The cost will be $22,123.23 and will be funded through Title IV, BEAM, and the curriculum, assessment and instruction department funding.  Approval is requested for the renewal of the Naviance platform for a 6-month period of time.

• SchooLinks Early Access Agreement.pdf

Approved as recommended.

Presented for Board Approval is an agreement between BCPS and Transfinder Professional Services (TPS).  TPS will provide demographic services to begin the development of new school boundaries in the Routefinder Plus System.  This demographic study will provide the district with a comprehensive plan to assist with boundary configurations that best accommodate student enrollment numbers across the district.  The cost of this service will be paid from the Support Services General Budget.

• Transfinder Demographic Services.pdf

The attached agreement is to utilize Educational Learning Solutions (ELS) for Grades 6-12 as a universal screener and assessment platform in reading and math for middle and high school.  This platform provides a more comprehensive standards-based assessment for Reading and Math in Grades 6-8 and Algebra 1, US History and English, Geometry, and Biology/Science to support KSA alignment and mastery of content standards.  The platform also allows teachers to assess through provided item banks aligned to the DOK of standards and intervention resources.  The total cost of the agreement is $131,805 and will be paid through curriculum, indstruction, and assessment budget.  This contract has been reviewed by Eric Farris, DInsmore & Shohl, LLP.

• Educational Learning Solutions, Inc. (2)

Attached you will find the Memorandum of Agreement and Contract with the Kentucky Department of Education for reimbursement of a portion of the ATC Principal Salary.  The reimbursement amount for FY24 will be $84,447.  A component of this agreement is for Bullitt County Public Schools to provide a teaching position with the employee remaining under the authority of KDE.  

At this time, I ask the Board to approve the MOA and Contract with KDE for the FY24 reimbursement amount for the ATC Principal.  

• MOA- BCATC Principal Reimbursement.pdf

Presented for Board approval is an agreement between BCPS and The YMCA of Greater Louisville (YCMS). YMCA will provide summer programming to serve BCPS families.  

• YMCA MOA Summer Program.pdf

We have been a member of the Kentucky CHamber since May 2014.  As a member, the district receives member discounts especially with Kentucky Employer's Mutual Insurance (KEMI). KEMI is the district provider for Workers Compensation Insurance.  The credit amount as a Chamber member is 10%.  This is a significant savings on our premium amount.  The membership amount is $2,000. This membership amount offsets the savings discount.  

• Kentucky Chamber Membership Renewal.pdf

Enclosed for our review is the Independent Auditor's Engagement Letter Fiscal Year 204.  For the past several years, Barnes Dennig, has conducted the audit.  I recommend approving the Independent Auditor's Engagement Letter with Barnes Dennig for $59,670 for auditing services for Fiscal Year 2024.  This is the second of three possible renewals.  I request the approval of Barnes Dennig as the district's auditor in accordance to the period of the engagement.  

• Audit Engagement.pdf

We are requesting approval to implement a Summer Learning Academy for incoming Kindergarten students.  The proposed academy will run the summer term (June-August).  We will utilize an early literacy software program called Waterford Reading Academy for students entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2024.  Parents will have access to a free connected app called Mentor to assist in monitoring their child's grown toward school readiness.  The focus of this program is to provide quality learning opportunities in Literacy, Math, and Science to increase school readiness.  in addition to providing high-quality educational software access, our program will include in-person family learning events during the summer.  Families will have a dedicated program mentor to support and coach student progress throughout the program's timeline.  We are using the Preschool Partnership Grant to fund this program.  The total cost for the summer program is $26,256.00.  

• Waterford Reading Academy Program.pdf

Approve recommendation as requested.

Provided is the Kentucky Venues Lease Agreement for rental of Broadbent Arena for graduation for Bullitt East High School on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.  Rental of the facility has increased to $5,500.00 and will be paid from the Superintendent's Office Budget, ORG-0011075, OBJ-0891- Diplomas and Graduation Expenses. This contract/lease has been reviewed by Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP.

• MEMO_ Rental of Broadbent Arena for Graduation BEHS
• Broadbent Graduation Contract

Approved as requested.

Attached you will find the MOA and Contract Modification with the Kentucky Department of Education for the Aware Grant.  The modification is to provide funding to meet the grant goals/deliverables, update the Data Security and Breach Protocols and change the end date from April 29, 2024 to July 29, 2024.

• MOA and Contract Mofication Aware Grant Year 5.pdf

• GrantDonationsBOEMemoFor Approval April 24

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. The attached documentation provides details on the following. 

• School/Location

• Name of program or department requesting curriculum

• Applicable research and/or evidence-based findings for this curriculum (What Works ClearingHouse, EdReports, etc.)

• Explanation of curriculum materials including purpose, when will be utilized, content area, etc.

• Date of minimum two-week public stakeholder review by staff, parents, and the school community

• Review/approval date by Assistant Superintendent and/or Chief Academic Officer

Approval is requested of curriculum and/or instructional resources for district wide use along with several schools.

• April Curriculum Instructional Resources, etc. Approval.pdf

Requested for approval is to hold a surplus auction at Bernheim Middle School and GovDeals online auction in May 204.  The district items to be declared surplus are listed below in the attachment. 

• Request to Declare Surplus- May 2024 Auction.pdf

Christie Loyalty, Bullitt County Solid Waste Coordinator, has requested the use of 5 schools parking lots.  Lebanon Junction, Maintenance Office Parking Lot, Nichols Elementary, North Bullitt High School and Mount Washington Middle School.  This event is sponsored by Bullitt County Fiscal Court, for people to dispose of large items from the homes.  

All Principals have been contacted about the dates and have agreed these dates will work.  Information about the event and a copy of insurance is included.  

• Memo Bullitt Fiscal Court Clean Up Days

Casey Bannon (NBHS Girls Basketball Coach) & North Bullitt High School Boosters are requesting the use of the gym on April 27, 2024 and April 28, 2024 for a Mid America Basketball Tournament.

A copy of insurance is included. 

• Memo- NBHS Facility Use for Mid America Basketball Tournament.pdf

The following information summarizes student cases for which the parents and medical
professionals have requested a modified attendance schedule for students with disabilities. The
students are identified by number in order to maintain confidentiality. There is documentation of
medical necessity for the modified schedules, and the modified schedules have been
recommended for approval by the Admissions and Release Committees (ARC) and 504
Committees. Full documentation is on file in the office of Director of Special Education.
23-24-25
This student has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. An ARC was held on 11/21/23, during which the
continued implementation of a shortened school day was discussed and approved. A physician’s
statement was submitted requesting the accommodation be continued for the student’s physical
and mental health needs. The modified schedule will be approved through the 23-24 school year
and will be reviewed during the IEP annual review meeting on or before 11/19/24.
23-24-45
This student has multiple diagnoses, including Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder,
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, and Separation Anxiety
Disorder. An ARC was held on 2/19/24, during which the recommendation for a shortened
school day was approved (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM). A medical statement
was submitted requesting this accommodation for the student’s mental health needs. The
modified schedule will be approved through the 23-24 school year and until the student’s next
IEP annual review date, on or before 9/13/24.
23-24-46
This student has a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and a suspected
diagnosis Reactive Attachment Disorder, resulting in frequent physically aggressive behavior
while at school. An ARC meeting was held on 3/22/24, during which the recommendation for a
shortened school day was approved (Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM). A medical
statement was submitted requesting this accommodation for the student’s mental health needs.
The modified schedule will be approved through the 23-24 school year and will be reviewed at
the next annual review meeting on or before 4/25/24.
23-24-47
This student has multiple diagnoses, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder. A 504 Committee meeting was held on 3/12/24,
during which the recommendation for a shortened school day was approved (Monday through
Friday, 12:00 PM to 3:50 PM). A physician’s statement was submitted requesting this
accommodation for the student’s physical and mental health needs. The modified schedule will
be approved through this school year and until the next 504 review meeting on or before 3/11/25.

• Board Memo Shortened School Day April Meeting.pdf

Bullitt County Fiscal Park has recently acquired the West Bullitt Recreational property behind NIchols Elementary.  They plan to turn the property into a park that can be used by the Nichols School Community.  They are requesting the removal of fences, debris and buildings that are not salvageable around the old baseball field.  The baseball field is partially on BCPS property.  Also permission is required to use and upgrade the former baseball field parking lot.  This newly paved area will be available for use by park visitors and school activities.  The Bullitt County Fiscal Court will pay for all materials and labor.  The Bullitt County Road Department will maintain the park.   

• Nichols Park Memo.pdf

Please find the attached requests for Summer Camps at this time. 

• April 2024 Summer Camps.pdf

Mt. Washington Elementary School is requesting to install a new playground.  Funding will be through the MWES PTA.

• Mt. Washington Elementary School New Playground Request.pdf

The City of Shepherdsville is requesting to replace the basketball goals are Roby Elementary School basketball court.  The new goals will cost approximately $8,000.00 and will be purchased and installed by the City of Shepherdsville. 

• Roby Basketball Court Memo.pdf

The following principals are requesting to post and hire summer workers:

• Chad Foster (Hebron MS)- 1 Summer Clerical Worker- SBDM Fund
• Julie Wright (Crossroads ES)- 1 Summer Clerical Worker- SBDM Fund
• Tim Ridley (Mt. Washington MS)- 1 Summer Clerical Worker- SBDM & Fund 22 Funded
• James Slaven (Cedar Grove ES)- 1 Summer Clerical Worker- SBDM Fund
• Tonya Holt (Overdale ES)- 1 Summer Clerical Worker- SBDM Fund
• Brittany Joiner (Old Mill ES)- 1 Summer Clerical Worker- SBDM Fund
• Jason Baragary (Shepherdsville ES) - 1 Summer Clerical Worker & 1 Summer Custodial Worker- Fund 22 Funded
• Antone Towns (Eastside MS)- 1 Summer Clerical Worker- SBDM Fund
• Daniel Mullins (Lebanon Junction ES)- 1 Summer Clerical Worker- SBDM Fund
• Ann Landry (Nichols ES)- 1 Summer Clerical Worker- SBDM Fund
• Nate Fulghum (Bullitt East HS)- 1 Summer Student Custodial Worker- SBDM Funded
• Jamie Wyman (Maryville ES) - 1 Summer Clerical Worker
• Leslie Weihe (Mt. Washington ES)- 1 Summer Clerical Worker- SBDM Fund
• Dionna Bickley (Pleasant Grove ES)- 1 Summer Clerical Worker- SBDM Fund
• Lesley Chadwell (Zoneton MS)-1 Summer Clerical Worker- SBDM Funded

• Request for 2024 Summer Workers

Approve as Requested

Motion Passed:  Approve as Requested passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Hodges and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Permission is requested to post nine (9) painter positions and one (1) paint crew supervisor position for the district's summer painting using funds allocated in the 2023-2024 budget.  The cost of the work is $45,000.00 plus miscellaneous material and resources cost of approximately $10,000.00.  A list of painting needs is being compiled and studied by the maintenance department leadership and will be used to set the painting schedule for summer work. 

• 2024 Summer Paint Crew & Paint Crew Supervisor Positions Request.pdf

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

Principal Betty Joe Davis of Brooks Elementary Schools requests to utilize SBDM funds to pay for an additional 1 daily clerical hour.  This will provide support for attendance clerk and the front office staff.

• Additional Clerical hour BES

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

Principal Jason Baragary of Shepherdsville Elementary School requests to utilize SBDM funds to pay for an additional 2.5 daily clerical hours.  This was approved for the 2023-2024 school year, and due to projected enrollment, he would like to continue with the extra time.

• Request for Additional Clerical hours at SES.pdf

Approve as requested.

Motion Passed:  Approve as requested. passed with a motion by Dr. Matt Mooney and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Principal Katie Stephens of Bernheim Middle School requests to utilize SBDM funds to pay for an additional 2 daily clerical hours.  This will provide continuity in communicating bus changes and transportation needs to parents. 

• Additional Clerical hour at BMS.pdf

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Hodges and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

The English Learner population continues to increase in Bullitt County Public Schools with our district nearing 400 students identified as English Learners (EL).  Based on enrollment trends for the past 3 years, there is a greater need for our schools to have the option to post positions that can provide more support for our bilingual students.  The attached job description is not in existence currently in BCPS and needs to be available for schools as they review their needs assessment data from year to year.  Approval is requested for the Bilingual Instructional Assistant job description to provide our schools with the option to support diverse learners in the classroom.

• Request for Bilingual Instructional Assistant.pdf

Approve as requested.

Motion Passed:  Approve as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

The attached job description will be utilized as a part of staffing for each middle school connected to the Paxton Patterson career exploration labs that were approved by the Board in February 2024.  This job description was developed from review of other school district job descriptions with a similar role, as well as, personalizing it to meet the needs of our program purposes in BCPS.  In addition, consultation with EPSB occurred to ensure legal certification requirements are met as well.  Approval is requested for College, Career, and Life-Readiness Teacher position that will begin the 2024-2025 school year.

• Middle School Position College, Career, and Life-Readiness Teacher.pdf

Approve as requested.

Motion Passed:  Approve as requested. passed with a motion by Dr. Matt Mooney and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Attached are the revised BCPS Staffing Plans for the 2024-2025 school year.  Once approved by the BCPS Board, the staffing plans will be sent to the Kentucky Department of Education for review. The revisions are as follows:

Elementary:

• Add Intervention Teacher (replaced BLIP)
• Add School Designated Guest Teacher (SDCT)

Middle School

• Add College and Career Lab Teacher (Paxton/Patterson)
• Add School Designated Guest Teacher (SDCT)

High School

• Add School Designated Guest Teacher (SDCT)

• Revised 2024-2025 Staffing Plans.pdf

Approve as recommended.

Motion Passed:  Approve as recommended. 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 2023-2024 traditional school calendar.  The requirements for the student instructional year; one thousand sixty-two (1,062) hours of instructional time for students delivered on one hundred seventy (170) student attendance days will be met as required by KRS 158.070(1)(f).  The amended calendar will be submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education by June 30, as required by 702 KAR 7:140(2)(3).

• As a result of weather conditions, BCPS held NTI Days on January 16,17 and 19.
• The last day for students will be on Friday, May 17, 2024.
• Closing day for teachers will be on Monday, May 20, 2024.

• 2023-2024 Amended School Calendar for Board Approval.pdf

Approved as recommended.

Motion Passed:  Approved as recommended. passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Hodges and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

Attached, please find the application for Full-Time Emergency Certification (CA-4F0 for teachers of specific areas of shortage.  This process and form may be necessary to fill unanticipated vacant teacher positions for the 2024-2025 school year.  

• Emergency Teacher Certification Application.pdf

Approve as requested.

Motion Passed:  Approve as requested. passed with a motion by Dr. Matt Mooney and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Attached please find the application for Emergency Substitute Certification in order to certify substitute teacher positions which may be filled during the 2024-2025 school year.

• Emergency Substitute Certification Application.pdf

Approve as requested.

Motion Passed:  Approve as requested. passed with a motion by Dr. Matt Mooney and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Due to the number of investigations received, I would like to recommend the extension of Berniece Nyarko's contract for up to 20 additional days in order for outstanding investigations to be completed.  Funds will come from the General Funds.

• Contract Extension.pdf

Approve as requested.

Motion Passed:  Approve as requested. passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Hodges and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

The attached 2024-2025 District Professional Development Plan provides a plan and snapshot of professional learning opportunities offered by and through the district.  All professional learning opportunities are aligned with our needs assessment 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 through the continuous improvement process.  

• 2024-2025 District PD Plan.pdf
• 24-25 BCPS Professional Development Plan (1)

Approve recommendation as requested.

Motion Passed:  Approve recommendation as requested. passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Hodges and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Attached are the 2024-2025 Professional Development Plans for each Bullitt County School. Each plan has been approved by SBDMS and reviewed at the district level.

• 24-25 BCPS Professional Development Plan

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

• 24-25 BES.pptx
• 24-25 CES
• 24-25 CGES
• 24-25 FES
• 24-25 LJES
• 24-25 MES
• 24-25 MWES
• 24-25 NES
• 24-25 OES
• 24-25 OMES
• 24-25 PGES PL Plan
• 24-25 RES
• 24-25 SES

• 24-25 BLMS Professional Development Plan
• 24-25 BMS.pptx
• 24-25 EMS
• 24-25 HMS
• 24-25 MWMS
• 24-25 ZMS PD plan

• _24-25 BEHS (1)
• 24-25 BCHS.pptx
• 24-25 NBHS
• 24-25 Specialized Programs PD Plan

Submitted for approval is the BCPS 2024-2025 Certified Evaluation Plan.  There are no new state mandates for the next school year.  Revisions are the updated schedule for summative evaluations for tenured teachers and the insertion of the THRIVE Academy professional learning requirements.  The BCPS 50/50 Committee has reviewed the plan.  It will be submitted to Mr. Todd Davis, Educator Licensure and Quality Division Director, with the Kentucky Department of Education upon BCPS Board approval.

• 2024-2025 Certified Evaluation Plan.pdf

Approve as requested.

Motion Passed:  Approve as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Mrs. Lisa Hodges.

Three (3) Early Graduation Requests

• BCHS Student ID 2120161851
• BCHS Student ID 2120503897
• BCHS Student ID 2120465181

Two (2) Hardship Graduation Requests

• BCHS Student ID 2120356459
• BAC Student ID 2120175963

Approve recommendation as requested.

Motion Passed:  Approve recommendation as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

Adjourn at _:__ p.m.

Motion Passed:  Adjourn at 5:57 p.m. passed with a motion by Dr. Matt Mooney and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.