Bullitt County Public Schools
January 13, 2025 5:00 PM
Work Session Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ADOPT THE AGENDA
Rationale

Recommended Motion

Adopt the agenda as presented.

Actions Taken

Order #2025-1 - Motion Passed:  Adopt the agenda as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Member Votes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
3. REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
3.a. Oath of Office
Jesse Bacon /Judge Summers
3.b. Election of Officers for the Board
3.b.1. Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #2025-2 - Motion Failed:  Linda nominates Nita for chair, Dallas nominates Matt for chair and the vote was tied, failed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Member Votes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Dallas Harshfield No
Dr. Matt Mooney No
Ms. Nita Neal Yes

Order #2025-3 - Motion Passed:  Dallas made motion to reopen chair position with a second from Nita as she requested to withdraw her name from nomination. Dallas nominated Matt Mooney again for Chair. passed with a motion by Dallas Harshfield and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

Member Votes
Ms. Linda Belcher No
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
3.b.2. Vice-Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #2025-4 - Motion Passed:  Dallas made motion to nominate Nita Neal for Vice Chair passed with a motion by Dallas Harshfield and a second by Dr. Matt Mooney.

Member Votes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
3.b.3. Secretary
Actions Taken

Order #2025-5 - Motion Passed:  Linda Belcher nominated Jesse Bacon for secretary. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

Member Votes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
3.c. Establishment of Board Meeting Time and Place
Jesse Bacon
Rationale

February 17 – Work Session, 5:00 p.m.

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

March 10 – Work Session, 5:00 p.m.

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

April 14 – Work Session, 5:00 p.m.

April 28 – Monthly Business Meeting. 5:00 p.m.(Agenda items are due on the 16th)

May 12 – Work Session, 5:00 p.m.

May 19 – Monthly Business Meeting, 5:00 p.m.(Agenda items are due on the 7th)

June 2 - Work Session - 

June 16 -Monthly Business Meeting, 5:00 p.m..(Agenda items are due on the 4th)

July 28 – Monthly Business Meeting, 5:00 p.m.(Agenda items are due on the 16th)

August 11 – Work Session, 5:00 p.m.

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

September 08 – Work Session, 5:00 p.m.

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

October 20- Monthly Business Mtg 5:00 p.m. (Agenda Items due on October 8th) 

November 10– Work Session, 5:00 p.m.

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

December 15- Monthly Business Meeting, 5:00 p.m. (Agenda items are due on the 3rd) 

January 12, 2026 –  Work Session, 5:00 p.m.

January 26, 2026 – Monthly Business Meeting, 5:00 p.m.(Agenda items are due on the 14th)

 

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Approve the 2025 list of Board meeting schedule as recommended.

Actions Taken

Order #2025-6 - Motion Passed:  Approve the 2025 list of Board meeting schedule as recommended. passed with a motion by Dallas Harshfield and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Member Votes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
3.d. Board Member to Serve as Legislative Network Member
Recommended Motion

______ volunteered.

4. RECESS
Recommended Motion

Recess the regular meeting of the Bullitt County Board of Education

Actions Taken

Order #2025-7 - Motion Passed:  Recess the regular 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
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
5. BULLITT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION
5.a. CALL TO ORDER
Actions Taken

Order #2025-8 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

Member Votes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
5.b. ADOPT THE AGENDA
Recommended Motion

Adopt the agenda as presented.

Actions Taken

Order #2025-9 - Motion Passed:  Adopt the agenda as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Member Votes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
5.c. Election of Officers for the Bullitt County School District Finance Corporation
5.c.1. President
Actions Taken

Order #2025-10 - Motion Passed:  N.N. nominated M.M. for chair passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

Member Votes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
5.c.2. Vice-President
Actions Taken

Order #2025-11 - Motion Passed:  M.M. nominated N.N. for Vice-President passed with a motion by Dr. Matt Mooney and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

Member Votes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
5.c.3. Secretary
Actions Taken

Order #2025-12 - Motion Passed:  M.M. nominated J.B. for secretary passed with a motion by Dr. Matt Mooney and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Member Votes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
5.c.4. Treasurer
Actions Taken

Order #2025-13 - Motion Passed:  N.N. nominated L.L. for Treasurer passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

Member Votes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
5.c.5. Other Board Members as Board of Directors
Actions Taken

Order #2025-14 - Motion Passed:  M.M. nominated L.B. and D.H. passed with a motion by Dr. Matt Mooney and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Member Votes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
5.d. ADJOURNMENT
Recommended Motion

Adjourn special meeting of the Bullitt County School District Finance Corporation

Actions Taken

Order #2025-15 - Motion Passed:  Adjourn special meeting of the Bullitt County School District Finance Corporation passed with a motion by Dallas Harshfield and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Member Votes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
6. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BULLITT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Recommended Motion

Resume the regular meeting of the Bullitt County Board of Education.

Actions Taken

Order #2025-16 - Motion Passed:  Resume the regular meeting of the Bullitt County Board of Education. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

Member Votes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
7. COMMUNICATIONS
Kali Ervin
7.a. Audience Comments (30 Minutes Total)
Rationale

8. NEW BUSINESS
Rationale

8.a. Declare Board Vacancy
Jesse Bacon
Rationale

Due to the passing of Lisa Hodges it is necessary to officially declare a vacancy for her District, and establish an official timeline for filling the vacancy based on statute and policy.

Also included with this item are the official notices, advertisements and application documents that have been shared with various state officials and the public at large.  It will be the applicant’s responsibility to verify he/she is qualified for the position.

Below is the proposed timeline for filling the vacancy of the Board of Education Member for District/Division 4.  

January 13th Work Session:

  • Vacancy declared by the Bullitt County Board of Education
  • Advertisements for applicants are posted on the BCPS website and in The Pioneer News
  • Begin collecting applications

February 17th Work Session:

  • Closed session agenda item for board members to review applications and discuss potential interview process.

February 24th Regular Meeting:

  •  Open session agenda item for discussion, motion, and vote on a selected applicant.
March 6th:
  • End of 60 days timeline/deadline to select applicant to fill vacancy.

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Approve the recommendation for the board vacancy and establish a tentative timeline for filling the vacancy.

Actions Taken

Order #2025-17 - Motion Passed:  Approve the recommendation for the board vacancy and establish a tentative timeline for filling the vacancy. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Member Votes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
9. GENERAL DISCUSSION
9.a. Other Items from the Board
Jesse Bacon
10. ADJOURNMENT
Rationale

Recommended Motion

Motion to adjourn at _:__ p.m.

Actions Taken

Order #2025-18 - Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn at 5:48 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Member Votes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes