Bullitt County Public Schools
April 14, 2025 5:00 PM
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BULLITT COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Matt Mooney
2. ADOPT THE AGENDA
Matt Mooney
Rationale

Recommended Motion

Adopt the agenda as presented.

Actions Taken

Order #2025-58 - Motion Passed:  Adopt the agenda as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

Member Votes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Marci Hodges Yes
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.a. The Pledge of Allegiance
Dallas Harshfield
3.b. Review Board Team Commitments
Dallas Harshfield
Rationale

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.

3.c. Reminder to Register to Address the Board
Jesse Bacon
Rationale

Welcome to the meeting of the Bullitt County Board of Education.  As a reminder, the Board does welcome public comment during their meeting tonight, but in order to speak to the board you must register to do so by listing your name and address and the topic on which you will be speaking. 


All topics should be pertinent to items on tonight’s agenda.  Each speaker will be given an allotted three minutes of time with a tone signifying 30 seconds remaining, and another tone signifying the end of your time.  Please note that there will be no comment from the Board tonight, but the superintendent will make note of any items and follow up as necessary. This now will serve as the final call to register to come forward and address the Board tonight.

 

4. COMMUNICATIONS
4.a. Audience Comments (15 Minutes)
Matt Mooney
5. CONSENT ITEMS
Actions Taken

Order #2025-59 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Dallas Harshfield and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Member Votes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Marci Hodges Yes
5.a. Bullitt Central Flexible Learning Center BG-5 12-142 (Project #8084)
Lisa Lewis
Rationale

Attached please find the BG-5 for the Bullitt Central  Flexible Learning Center.  This will close out the project in FACPAC.  I ask the BG-5 for this project to be approved.  

Attachments
5.b. Bullitt East High School- Flexible Learning Center BG-5 12-143 (Project # 8085)
Lisa Lewis
Rationale

Attached please find the BG-5 for the Bullitt East High School-Flexible Learning Center.  This will close out the project in FACPAC.  I ask the BG-5 for this project be approved.

Attachments
5.c. Bowman's Valley School Relocation BG-5 15-052 (Project # none)
Lisa Lewis
Rationale

Attached please find the BG-5 for the Bowman's Valley School Relocation.  This will close out the project in FACPAC.  I ask the BG-5 for this project be approved. 

Attachments
5.d. Bullitt Central Athletic Alterations BG-5 15-232 (Project #8098)
Lisa Lewis
Rationale

Attached please find the the BG-5 for the Bullitt Central Athletic Alterations.  This will close out the project in FACPAC.  I ask the BG-5 for this project be approved.  

Attachments
5.e. Bullitt County Area Technical Center- Facilities Improvement BG-5 15-295 (Project #no number)
Lisa Lewis
Rationale

Attached please find the BG-5 for the Bullitt County Area Technical Center- Facilities Improvement.  This will close out the project in FACPAC.  I ask the BG-5 for this project be approved.

Attachments
5.f. Athletic Fields- Water Line & Electrical Extension Project BG-5 15-296 (Project # none)
Lisa Lewis
Rationale

Attached please find the BG-5 for the Athletic Fields- Water Line and Electrical Extension Project.  This will close out the project in FACPAC.  I ask that the BG-5 for this project be approved.  

Attachments
5.g. Mt. Washington Middle School Roof Repair BG-5 15-309 (Project #8099)
Lisa Lewis
Rationale

Attached please find the BG-5 for the Mt. Washington Middle School Roof Repair.  This will close out the project in FACPAC.  I ask the BG-5 for this project be approved.  

Attachments
5.h. Indoor Softball Batting Cage (BEHS) BG-5 17-073 (Project #8100)
Lisa Lewis
Rationale

Attached please find the BG-5 for the Indoor Softball Batting Cage (BEHS).  This will close out the project in FACPAC.  I ask the BG-5 for this project be approved.  

Attachments
5.i. 394 Carpenter Street Property BG-5 17-237 (Project # 8107)
Lisa Lewis
Rationale

Attached please find the BG-5 for 394 Carpenter Street Property.  This will close out the project in FACPAC.  I ask the BG-5 for this project be approved. 

Attachments
5.j. North Bullitt Baseball Dugout Expansion and Renovation BG-5 19-097 (Project # 7014)
Lisa Lewis
Rationale

Attached please find the BG-5 for the North Bullitt Baseball Dugout Expansion and Renovation.  This will close out the project in FACPAC.  I ask the BG-5 for this project be approved. 

Attachments
5.k. MB-4 Renovation Maintenance Warehouse Building Revised BG-1 17-238 (Project #8106)
Lisa Lewis
Rationale

Attached please find the revised BG-1 for MB-4 Renovation Maintenance Warehouse Building.  I ask the revised BG-1 for this project be approved. 

Attachments
5.l. Bernheim Middle School Spray Foam Project Revised BG-1 18-087 (Project # 8134)
Lisa Lewis
Rationale

Attached please find the revised BG-1 for Bernheim Middle School Spray Foam Project.  I ask the revised BG-1 for this project be approved. 

Attachments
5.m. Balance Sheet- Assign Other
Lisa Lewis
Rationale

Funds are assigned on the balance sheet for future district projects.  The district will utilize $13,908.80 for use in an aged project (Bernheim Middle Spray Foam Project) in which general funds were not transferred to the project.  This is for information purposes only.  No board action is required.  

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5.n. McCarthy Strategic Solutions Agreement
Jesse Bacon
Rationale

A proposal and contract with McCarthy Strategic Solutions (MSS) have been submitted for your
review and approval. MSS will work on behalf of Bullitt County Public Schools and its leadership
team to implement a strategic action plan. The plan's objective is to provide government
relations services and secure funding for the development of a new Area Technology Center
(ATC) in Bullitt County.
The proposed contract runs through April 30th, 2026, and has been reviewed by our attorneys
at Dinsmore.

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Approved request for McCarthy Strategic Solutions as recommended.

5.o. Travel- Field Trip
Adrienne Usher
Rationale

There is one field trip that will come through before April 28th Board Meeting and needs approval.  Approval  due to commercial transport from one school to another and our transportation could not handle as it is during high school dismissal time.

 Trip ID School Activity Destination  Location Date Cost Travel by

R503886
FES 5th Grade Zoneton Middle Shepherdsville, KY 4/24/2025 $0 Commercial

Attachments
5.p. Use of District Property Requests
Tony Roth
Rationale

5.p.1. BCHS Facilities Use Request- Journey Church
Troy Wood
Rationale

Jeremy Willis with Journey Church has requested to use Bullitt Central High School for services 4/20 and 4/27/2025 from 8:00am-1:00 pm each day.  They would like to set up 4/19 and 4/26 from 6:00pm-8:00pm.  Their current location has been impacted by the recent flooding in Shepherdsville.  They are requesting the use of both of our gyms and the lobby area in the College and Career Center.  

Attachments
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6.a. 2nd Reading of Policies for DPP
Steve Smallwood
Rationale

I am writing to inform you of the need to update our current school policies and administrative procedures
to reflect the recent approval of Mr. Smallwood’s proposed changes to the following policies. I plan to
present to the Board a copy of the following policies, so they can conduct their 2nd reading of these
policies with the approved changes at the Board’s next working session.
* Policy 09.11 School Attendance Areas and Transfer Procedures
* Policy 09.124 Tuition
* Policy 09.11 AP.22 Transfer Request/Application
* Policy 09.124AP.1 Tuition
I appreciate your continued support in ensuring that our district policies and procedures are transparent,
efficient, and responsive to the needs of our students and families. If there are any further questions or
considerations, I would be happy to discuss them with you.
These adjustments would allow for a more fair and consistent approach to tuition assessments while
ensuring that the district remains financially sustainable.
I believe that these changes will benefit our students, support our community, and provide more flexibility
to families who need access to our schools. I request that the Board review and discuss these proposed
changes and consider their adoption.
 
 

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Approve 2nd reading of policies as requested.

Actions Taken

Order #2025-60 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2nd reading of policies as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Member Votes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Marci Hodges Yes
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.a. Bids for Joe B Hall Property (300 East Joe B Hall Avenue)
Jesse Bacon
Rationale

Presented for Board consideration are all bids received for the surplussed property at 300 East Joe. B Hall Avenue. Two bids were received in the following amounts:

  • The Greater Bullitt County Youth Football League (GBCYFL): $227,000
  • Timothy and Lori-Ann James of Kart Kountry: $250,000

Both bids exceed the recommended minimum of $226,000, covering the appraised value and appraisal costs. We appreciate the interest of the GBCYFL and the James family and thank them for their commitment to providing safe, family-centered opportunities for youth activity in our community.

The Board retains the authority to accept or reject any and all bids. When recommending the best approach to the Board, it's vital to take all aspects into account. The GBCYFL has a long history of operating their league from this property under a lease with the district and has made significant financial investments in its upkeep and improvement over the years. A breakdown of these improvements and their estimated costs is provided below:

  • 1992: New Big Field Lights, Bleachers, Fencing, and Goal Posts ($94,200)
  • 1997: Fencing after flood ($10,500)
  • 1998: New Bermuda grass on both fields ($5,100)
  • 2000: Blacktop around field, walk paths, and inside parking ($27,000)
  • 2001: New Bermuda grass on both fields ($10,000)
  • 2001: Sprinkler systems ($5,600)
  • 2001: New Small field, fence, bleachers, goal posts, press box, and scoreboard ($53,000)
  • 2005: Remodel/expand Big Field Press box ($5,908)
  • 2005: Remodel/expand Concession Stand ($5,175)
  • 2005: Remodel/expand Small Field Press Box ($4,750)
  • 2006: Pavilion ($4,875)
  • 2011: Lights on small field ($8,500)
  • 2012: Blacktop around concession stand and pavilion ($17,000)
  • 2020: New sprinkler systems ($15,000)

Due to the Greater Bullitt County Youth Football League's significant investment of $266,608 in improving the property, and considering the difference between the submitted bids, we request the Board accept the GBCYFL bid of $227,000 for the surplus property at 300 East Joe B. Hall Avenue.

Recommended Motion

Accept the Greater Bullitt County Youth Football League's bid of $227,000 for the surplus property at 300 East Joe. B Hall Avenue.

Actions Taken

Order #2025-61 - Motion Passed:  Accept the Greater Bullitt County Youth Football League's bid of $227,000 for the surplus property at 300 East Joe. B Hall Avenue. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

Member Votes
Dr. Matt Mooney Yes
Ms. Linda Belcher Yes
Ms. Nita Neal Yes
Dallas Harshfield Yes
Marci Hodges Yes
8. GENERAL DISCUSSION
8.a. Astra BCPS Collaboration
Adrienne Usher
Attachments
8.b. 25-26 Budget
Lisa Lewis
Attachments
8.c. Other Items from the Board
Matt Mooney
9. ADJOURNMENT
Rationale

Recommended Motion

Adjourn at _:__ p.m.

Actions Taken

Order #2025-62 - Motion Passed:  Adjourn at 6:05 p.m. passed with a motion by Marci Hodges and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

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