Adopt the agenda as presented.

Order #2025-78 - Motion Passed:  Adopt the agenda as presented. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

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.

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.

We'd like to recognize Blake Baker and Hank Hayes, 8th grade students at Hebron Middle School, for being accepted into the 2025 Kentucky Middle School All-State Band.  This is a prestigious honor that highlights their talent, dedication, and musical excellence. 

We'd also  like to recognize Melissa Hensley, Cafeteria Manager at Hebron Middle School for her outstanding dedication and leadership in the cafeteria.  Melissa has consistently stepped up to fill staffing gaps, worked tirelessly behind the scenes, and inspired her team with her pride, commitment and work ethic.

• May 19, 2025_ Board Recognitions - Google Docs.pdf

The candidates are:
Natasha Abrams
Ashley Eskridge

Danielle Atcher

Maggie Carnell
Marie Clan
Nancy Collett
Holly Culver
Dina Gribbons
Linda Hester
Tory Hibbs
Andrew Hobbs
April Howard
Jevonna Mason

Joyce Elsler

Katie Ashbaugh

Kristy Cook
Kristy Meyer

Kim Lee

Heather Lush

Matthew Hatfield

Tracey McMillen

Meagan Deeley

Naomi Schweinhart

Nicole Brock

Niki Bixler

Kahla Nutt

Melissa Richardson

Carrie Rountree

Marissa Samuels

Kasey Sharfe

Heather Smith

Laurie Starling

Amanda Stickdorn

Jessica Stivers

Robert Trautwein

Angie Villarreal

Michell White

• FRED Winner 2025 Board Presentation.pdf

CERTIFIED:

• BCPS Employees Who Are Retiring 2025.pdf

Presentation of $82,000.00 check from Ford and Metro United Way.

• 2025-05-21 BCPS Board Meeting - Design and Construction Update (1).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, May 14,2025 which is available online.

Order #2025-79 - 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, May 14,2025 which is available online. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Marci Hodges.

• 05.2025 Monthly Financials April 2025 (1).pdf

• April 2025 Balance Sheet Report.pdf

• April 2025 Monthly Financial Report.pdf

• April 2025 AP Check Reconciliation.pdf

• April 2025 Paid Invoice Report.pdf

Enclosed is the arbitrage rebate report prepared by Berens-Tate Consulting Group for the $19,830,000 School Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2020.  The report covers activity through November 30, 2024, and confirms that:

• No yield reduction payment is required,
• No positive arbitrage rebate earnings were realized, and 
• No payment of IRS filing is necessary.

No further computations are required, provided the Bond Fund continues to be operated in accordance with the Tax Certificate and Agreement.  Please let me know if you have any questions. 

• 05.2025 Arbitrage Rebate Report Series 2020 Bonds.pdf

Enclosed is the 2025-26 District Indirect Cost Rate for Bullitt County Board of Education.  Indirect costs ar 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 applied to the School Food Service program.  The restricted rate may be applied to other grants such as Title 1, that exclude expenses for district administrative support.  Each local board of education must approved to recover indirect costs.  Effective July 1, 2025, the new indirect cost rates will be applied.  The rates are as follows:

Non-Restricted Indirect Cost Rate 10.52%

Restricted Indirect Cost Rate  2.03%

I ask that indirect costs rates as provided by KDE be approved. 

• Indirect Cost Rates.pdf

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

• MAY TRAVEL.Template.2025.xlsx - BOE (5).pdf
• MAY TRAVEL.Template.2025.xlsx - BOE (6) (1).pdf

• 4/828/2025 Minutes of Record
• 5/12/2025 Minutes of Record

• April 28, 2025 Minutes of Record.docx
• May 12, 2025 Minutes of Record.docx

Attached please find the Revised BG-4 for the Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract (GESC).  I ask the Revised BG-4 be approved. 

• Revised BG4 GESC 18.313.pdf

Requested for Board Approval of Construction Document BDHS & BEHS Physical Science Center packages including all listed documentation.  These documents will be submitted to KDE for their record once the BOE approves.  We also request the Board's approval to solicit bids for the listed bid packages per the attached Advertisement for Bid.  

Attached paperwork is listed below with action items noted for each:

• Invitation to Bid (Board Reference)
• Bullitt Central Bid Package No. 1 - General Construction
• Bullitt Central Bid Package No. 3 - Technology 
• Bullitt Central Bid Package No. 1 - General Construction - 3 volumes
• Bullitt Central Bid Package No. 2 - Building Automation Temperature Controls - 1 volume
• Bullitt Central Bid Package No. 3 - Technology - 1 volume
• Bullitt East Bid Package No. 1 - General Construction
• Bullitt East Bid Package No. 3 - Technology
• Bullitt East Bid Package No. 1 - General Construction - 3 volumes
• Bullitt East Bid Package No .2 - Building Automation Temperature Controls - 1 volume

I recommend approval of this request. 

• Dup BP1 - General Construction- BEHS- 100_CD- BOE.pdf
• Phase III Athletics – Bullitt Central and Bullitt East Physical Science Centers (4)
• Project Manual - Bullitt CENTRAL Physical Science Center - BP1 - Volume 3 (4)
• Project Manual - Bullitt CENTRAL Physical Science Center - BP1 - Volume 2 (5)
• Project Manual - Bullitt CENTRAL Physical Science Center - BP1 - Volume 1 (5)
• BP3 - Technology - BCHS - 100_ CD - BOE Set (3)
• BP3 - Technology - BCHS - 100_ CD - BOE Set (1) (1)
• Project Manual - Bullitt EAST Physical Science Center - BP1 - Volume 2
• Project Manual - Bullitt CENTRAL Physical Science Center - BP1 - Volume 2 (4)
• Project Manual - Bullitt CENTRAL Physical Science Center - BP1 - Volume 3 (3)
• Project Manual - Bullitt EAST Physical Science Center - BP1 - Volume 3
• Project Manual - Bullitt CENTRAL Physical Science Center - BP1 - Volume 1 (4)
• Project Manual - Bullitt CENTRAL Physical Science Center - BP1 - Volume 1 (1) (4)
• Project Manual - Bullitt EAST Physical Science Center - BP1 - Volume 1 (1)
• Black White Dup BP! General Con BEHS

Requested is to accept the following material DPO Reconciliation credits:

DPO 24 Credit - Sherwin Williams - $626.07- PO 21904039- FACPAC

DPO 29 Credit - Core and Main - $764.11- PO 21904011- FACPAC

DPO 30 Credit - Old Castle- $4,489.00 - PO 21904042 - FACPAC

• OMES Close-Out - BP1 – General Construction – Redlee Construction DPO.pdf

This change order includes Work by the General Contractor (Calhoun) and Electrical Contractor (KES) under the general construction contract to support the Audio Enhancement cooperative purchase agreement scope of work as detailed by their SAP Quote #98388, dated April 22, 2025.  This work will standardize this facility on the life safety upgrade established by BG 23-165.

General Construction Change Order Cost:                                          $83,268.95

Audio Enhancement COOP Proposal- Quote # 98388 -4-22-2025       $262,208.11

Total Cost of Improvements (Change Order + COOP)                        $345,477.06

• Bernheim - Change Order 36 - Intercom Upgrades (Audio Enhancement).pdf

This Change Order includes the following Change Order Requisitions:

-COR #33- Additional Asphalt Binder - This  1 1/2" of thickness was added to protect the parking lot base and subsurface geothermal wellfield while the separate Baseball/Softball construction work continued.  The added asphalt section will help to preserve work installed and protect the well field into the future.  

- COR #34- Core Drill Structure for 12" Drain Pipe- Coring labor was required at the existing storm structure to receive and existing 12" RFP pipe that served the tennis court area.  The pipe ran short of the structure when the entrance was modified.

- COR #36 Site Electrical Revisions (RFP 10)- Costs associated with primary electrical lines that need to be revised along KY Highway 44 based on the Salt River Utility Requirements.  What was assumed in the Bid was a shorter primary electric line since it was assumed the Utility would cross the road, however, Salt River could not provide an additional road crossing since the BEHS site is already served electrically.  This resulted in the electrical contractor having to provide a longer primary electrical route. 

• BEHS Fine Arts -Change Order 20 - Site Work - Added Asphalt and Site Electrical Work.pdf

The costs associated with this change order include the following change order requests:

-COR 32 - Interior and Exterior Framing at Fire Wall A (RFP23)- Additional framing was needed at the frame wall  One area of framing was at the existing standing seam roof to develop a cricket condition at the wall intersection.  Other framing at the wall included work above the masonry wall at the auditorium lobby.  

-COR 35 - Demo and Replace Existing Joist in Existing Gym - An existing roof joist at the old gym needed to be removed while supporting structure was constructed below.  It had previously been supported by a load bearing masonry wall that was ultimately removed.  No GC overhead and profit was added to this work.  

• BEHS Fine Arts -Change Order 21 - Work at Existing Gym Joist and Fire Wall A Framing Connections.pdf

Please recommend to the Board at the May 19th, 2025 meeting the approval for the following requests for unpaid leave of absences.

Elecia Daily-Lunchroom Monitor-Freedom Elementary-Ms. Daily is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 31st, 2025, April 1st, 2025, April 2nd, 2025, April 8th, 2025, April 9th, 2025, April 10th, 2025 and April 11th, 2025 for a total of 10.5 hours without pay. 

Kelsey Richie-Lunchroom Monitor-Roby Elementary-Ms. Richie is requesting leave without pay for the date of April 8th, 2025 for a total of 1 hour without pay. 

Abigail Scott-Lunchroom Monitor-Old Mill Elementary-Ms. Scott is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 31st, 2025, April 1st, 2025, April 2nd, 2025, April 8th, 2025, April 10th, 2025 and April 11th, 2025 for a total of 6 hours without pay. 

Dona Crigger-Monitor-Mount Washington Elementary- Ms. Crigger is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 31st, 2025, April 1st, 2025, April 2nd, 2025, April 8th, 2025, April 9th, 2025, April 10th, 2025 and April 11th, 2025 for a total of 14 hours without pay. 

Kaitlyn Moore-Monitor-Lebanon Junction Elementary-Ms. Moore is requesting leave without pay for the dates of April 9th, 2025, April 10th, 2025 and April 11th, 2025 for a total of 1.5 hours without pay. 

Brenda Morgan-Cook/Baker-Freedom Elementary-Ms. Morgan is requesting leave without pay for the date of April 8th, 2025 for a total of 3.75 hours without pay. 

Dona Crigger-Monitor-Mount Washington Elementary-Ms. Crigger is requesting leave without pay for the dates of April 14th, 2025 through June 3rd, 2025 for a total of 70 hours without pay. 

Nichole Cavote-Secretary-Transportation-Ms. Cavote is requesting leave without pay for the date of April 11th, 2025 for a total of 8.28 hours without pay. 

Katherine Terry-Instructional Assistant-Cedar Grove Elementary-Ms. Terry is requesting leave without pay for the date of April 15th, 2025 for a total of 3.25 hours without pay. 

Carl Winski-Instructional Assistant-Bullitt Lick Middle-Mr. Winski is requesting leave without pay for the date of April 8th, 2025 for a total of 6.50 hours without pay.

Brandy Sagesar-Cook/Baker-Mount Washington Elementary-Ms. Sagesar is requesting leave without pay for the date of March 1st, 2025 for a total of 4.86 hours without pay. 

Christy Hardin-YSC Coordinator-Bullitt Central High-Ms. Hardin is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 19th, 2025 through April 15th, 2025 for a total of 20 days without pay. 

Jennifer Linder-Bus Driver-Transportation-Ms. Linder is requesting leave without pay for the dates of April 15th, 2025 and April 21st, 2025 for a total of 2 days without pay. 

Kristin Hawkins-Teacher-North Bullitt High-Ms. Hawkins is requesting leave without pay for the dates of April 18th, 2025, April 23rd, 2025 and April 24th, 2025 for a total of 3 days without pay. 

Maygan Echsner-Teacher-Mount Washington Elementary-Ms. Echsner is requesting leave without pay for the dates of March 18th, 2025 and March 28th, 2025 for a total of 1.5 days without pay. 

Stephanie Thomas-Monitor-Cedar Grove Elementary-Ms. Thomas is requesting leaves without pay for the dates of April 24th, 2025 and April 25th, 2025 for a total of 1.75 hours without pay. 

Laura Buley-Lunchroom Monitor-Pleasant Grove Elementary-Ms. Buley is requesting leave without pay for the dates of April 21st, 2025 and April 22nd, 2025 for a total of 3 hours without pay. 

Britney Casey-Lunchroom Monitor-Mount Washington Elementary-Ms. Casey is requesting leave without pay for the dates of April 16th, 2025 and April 25th, 2025 for a total of 2 hours without pay. 

Leslie Cook-Monitor-Crossroads Elementary-Ms. Cook is requesting leave without pay for the dates of April 21st, 2025 and April 22nd, 2025 for a total of 3 hours without pay. 

Dona Crigger-Monitor-Mount Washington Elementary-Ms. Crigger is requesting leave without pay for the dates of April 14th, 2025 through April 25th, 2025 for a total of 20 hours without pay. 

Elecia Daily-Lunchroom Monitor-Freedom Elementary-Ms. Daily is requesting leave without pay for the dates of April 22nd, 2025 for a total of 1.5 hours without pay. 

Kathy Howard-Lunchroom Monitor-Roby Elementary-Ms. Howard is requesting leave without pay for the dates of April 21st, 2025 for a total of 1.75 hours without pay. 

Laryn Ingram-Monitor-Crossroads Elementary-Ms. Ingram is requesting leave without pay for the date of April 23rd, 2025 for a total of 40 minutes without pay. 

Sheridan Brooke Lara (Avery)-School Psychologist-District Wide-Ms. Lara is requesting leave without pay for the dates of April 22nd, 2025 through June 10th, 2025 for a total of 213.87 hours without pay. 

Melanie Taylor-Special Education Assistant-Brooks Elementary-Ms. Taylor is requesting leave without pay for the dates of May 23rd, 2025 through June 3rd, 2025 for a total of 13 hours without pay. 

Tanda Brown-Volunteer Coordinator-Pleasant Grove Elementary-Ms. Brown is requesting leave without pay for the dates of April 8th, 2025 and April 9th, 2025 for a total of 6 hours without pay. 

Heather McDaniel-Instructional Assistant-North Bullitt High-Ms. McDaniel is requesting leave without pay for the date of April 30th, 2025 for a total of 6.5 hours without pay. 

Isabella Kersey-ECE Teacher-Overdale Elementary-Ms. Kersey is requesting leave without pay for the date of April 21st, 2025 and April 22nd, 2025 for a total of 1.5 days without pay. 

Employment records for both the certified and classified personnel for the period of  March 2025 through April  2025 are submitted for the Board’s information and inclusion in the minutes of this meeting.

Legal services for the district are currently provided by Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP.  The letter of engagement is attached for the services performed by Dinsmore & Shohl.  I ask the Legal Services Contract with Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP be renewed. 

• Legal Services contract.pdf

I request approval of the attached independent contractor agreements with Kay Bryant.  The first agreement outlines Kay Bryant's continued support in reviewing construction projects and assisting with FACPAC submissions, including the completion of BG-5 Project Closeout Forms.  This work is essential to identifying any remaining funds and ensuring KDE compliance as projects are finalized. 

The second agreement is an engagement letter for Kay's assistance with the District's year-end financial close.  Kay has provided this support to the District for the past five years using the same contract language.  Her knowledge and experience continue to be valuable assets during the closeout process.  

Both agreements have been reviewed by out legal counsel at Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP.  I request the Board's approval of these contracts to allow for continued support in both construction closeout and year-end financial procedures. 

• 05.2025 K Bryant Independent Contractor Agreement.pdf

Attached is a copy of the Consortium Renewal Agreement with Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC).  OVEC provides a wide variety of services, which are attached including cooperative bidding and purchasing, professional development opportunities, and Administrative/Leadership Meetings.  The annual cost is $15,464.  I ask the Membership Renewal with OVEC be approved. 

• OVEC Consortium Membership Renewal.pdf

Bullitt County Public Schools seeks Board approval to participate in the Access to Algebra initiative, a statewide program to increase student readiness and success in Algebra.  This initiative expands access to rigorous math instruction and resources and ensures algebra instruction is utilizing highly qualified instructional resources as identified by the state department.  All six BCPS middle schools will participate in Access to Algebra, ensuring district-wide implementation and access for all students.  The attached agreements include one MOA for each middle school and a district agreement between Bullitt County Public Schools and Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC) specifically for Hebron and Eastside Middle Schools. 

The total cost to the district is a total of $210,000 for the years 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28.  The cost for the 2025-2026 school year will be $70,000 and paid through student learning budget.  The attached agreements have been reviewed by Dinsmore & Shohl, Inc. Approval is requested for the memorandum of agreements for each middle school and KSTC and the agreement between BCPS and KSTC. 

This memo requests approval for the purchase of the IReady Classroom Math program for all elementary (K-5) and middle schools (6-8). This purchase is in direct response to the Kentucky Numeracy Act, which mandates the use of an approved, evidence-based, High-Quality Instructional Resource (HQIR) in mathematics. 

In addition to the purchase of the math program in K-8, this requested purchase includes ongoing Professional Learning sessions with Curriculum and Associates. Curriculum Associates has consistently proven to be a valuable and high-caliber partner in our past collaborations. This comprehensive program aligns with the requirements of the Kentucky Numeracy Act and will provide a consistent, research-based approach to mathematics instruction across all elementary and middle schools.

The total cost for the iReady Classroom Math program is $1,036,236.21 and includes program support for 4 years. This purchase has been reviewed and approved by Dinsmore & Shohl, Inc. Funding for this program will be allocated from the Student Learning Curriculum, instruction, and assessment budget.

• i-Ready Core Math Memo.pdf

The attached is a subscription renewal for the IReady assessment platform and MyPath individualized instructional platform that provides personalized instruction based on benchmark assessment data in fall, winter, and spring.This system is on the KDE approved universal screener for reading that is aligned to SB 9 for students in K-3. We will continue to use this in K-5 for reading and math to streamline our technology assessment systems along with supporting coherence of student academic progress monitoring tools across all elementary schools.The total cost of the assessment, individualized instruction platform, and required professional learning will be $362,502.50. This renewal has been approved by Dinsmore & Shohl, Inc. The funding will come from the curriculum, instruction, and assessment budget.

• i-Ready K-8 Reading and Math.pdf

Attached, please find the MOA betweeen the University of Kentucky and Bullitt County Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year.  The University of Kentucky and Bullitt County Public Schools will work together to provide post secondary opportunities for students enrolled in dual credit courses. 

• Students must meet or exceed the academic standards specified within the Dual Credit Program Guidelines with the University of Kentucky
• Students must apply for University of Kentucky courses
• Students will be charged no more than the dual credit tuition  rate specified in accordance with the Kentucky State Dual Credit Scholarship Program
• University of Kentucky is solely responsible for the curriculum provided for university credit. Therefore, courses must use the syllabus, textbook and course materials. 
• Students are responsible for the cost of textbooks and course materials
• The District will cover class costs for those students that qualify for free or reduced lunch once that have exhausted all their Dual Credit Scholarships. 

This MOA has been reviewed by Dinsmore & SHohl, LLP.  Please place this request for approval on the May agenda.

• University of Kentucky MOA.pdf

• Smart Dollar Memo May 2025.pdf

The attached agreement is between Bullitt County Public Schools and ADLM Consulting, LLC. As a requirement of BCPS receiving the Phase II Innovative School Systems Grant, funds have to be spent on continuing to create more innovative learning and assessment practices and systems within our classrooms with input of teachers based on the submitted grant application. This contract is for two strategic planning
days with ADLM Consulting to facilitate the creation of a 3-year plan to support all Bullitt County schools in piloting and implementing the performance assessment system. The assessments will be aligned with graduate profile competencies, Kentucky academic standards, high quality instructional resources programs, and the instructional vision. The contract and included travel expenses will be paid for through the Phase II
Innovative School Systems Grant (ISSG) for a total cost of $5,000. The agreement has been reviewed by Dinsmore & Shohl, LLC. Approval is requested of the services agreement between ADLM Consulting, LLC and Bullitt County Public Schools

• ADLM Consulting Memo.pdf

• Droplet Memo 2025.pdf
• Droplet Proposal.pdf

To facilitate the exchange of services and confidential information between the Bullitt County Public Schools and Bullitt County Health Department, Kim Willoughby requests Board authorization at the May 19, 2025 meeting to execute the attached confidentiality agreement confirming the parties adherence to the privacy requirements of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA).  This contract remains unchanged from the 2017 review by Eric Farris. 

• Health Department Business Associate Agreement (1).pdf

This is a request for Board approval of the attached contract for nursing services.  This blanket contract would be available if health services are required for students that are out of state on school sponsored trips and 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. 

• Temporary Nursing Services Out of State Field Trips.pdf

Please present this Memorandum of Understanding between the Bullitt County Board of Education and Bullitt County Health Department to board members for consideration at the May 19, 2025 meeting.  There are no changes to this agreement from the previous review.  If approved, the health department would have access to school buildings in response to a major disaster or the requirement of a mass vaccination program. 

• Health Department MOU (1).pdf

Please present this health department contract to the board members for consideration at the May 19, 2025 board meeting.  If approved, the vaccination series for Hepatitis B will be offered to our employees as in the past.  As a continued cost saving measure, we will pay for serum and injection at the time of service.  Prior, we were billed separately and upfront for the serum order and this was becoming costly and potentially wasteful.  Funding for this provision is included in the health service budget for the upcoming school year.  This contract was reviewed by Emily Vessels May 12, 2025. 

• Hep B Service contract with HD.pdf

Please present these contracts between Independent Nurse Contractors and the Bullitt County Board of Education to board members for consideration at the May 19, 2025 Board Meeting.  A blanket agreement for the 2025-2026 school year 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.  This contract was reviewed by Emily Vessels May 12, 2025.  The cost of service will not exceed the budget allowance as designated in the health service budget for the upcoming school year.  

• RN Nurse Service Contract.pdf

Please present these contracts between Independent Nurse Contractors and the Bullitt County Board of Education to board members for consideration at the May 19, 2025 Board Meeting.  A blanket agreement for the 2025-2026 school year 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.  This contract was reviewed by Emily Vessels May 12, 2025.  The cost of service will not exceed the budget allowance as designated in the health service budget for the upcoming school year

• Nurse Service Contract LPN.pdf

This is a request for Board Approval to work with Slingshot by partnering with this agency to provide an AI-based app for student use in collaboration with the Bullitt County Youth Coalition. This agreement aims to place caring, competent, and consistent information, resources, and education for conflict resolution, bullying,
and mental health in the lives of students through an app. This provides information as well as fast track to counselors/administrators for quick response in crisis situations.  I request that the Board approve the administration of this partnership as another layer of intervention in providing mental health support for students, as well as information to support and empower students in handling conflict situations.

• Donation Pledge - AI Initative - BCPS - 2025.docx
• Slingshot memo _ Board Approval.pdf

Enclosed please find the list of fundraisers.  Each school requests permission to utilize if they so choose.  I ask the 2025-26 School Fundraisers be approved as presented. 

• FY 2026 School Fundraisers.pdf

• Shortened School Day Waiver-May.pdf

Submitted for approval are the proposed 2025-26 payroll calendar for regular salary, coaching supplements and the Automated 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.  I ask the 2025-26 Regular Pay schedule, Coaching pay schedule and the Automatic Payroll Authorization deduction schedule be approved. 

• 05.2025 Automatic Payroll Authorization Deductions and Calendars.pdf

The Bullitt County Fiscal Court Parks and Recreation Department is seeking approval to begin excavation work around the Nichols Pavilion, located at the new park behind Nichols Elementary School.  The proposed project involves preparing the site for a new parking lot on school property, covering and area of approximately 100 feet near the pavilion.  This new parking lot will enhance the school's available parking, particularly during events.  All costs associated with the project will be covered by the Bullitt County Fiscal Court. 

• Bullitt County Fiscal Court Parks and Recreation Department- Nichols Elementary Pavilion Parking Lot.pdf

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• SUMMER CAMPS - 2025 Summer Camp (7).pdf

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.

• BCPS Curriculum Instructional Resources May_ 2025.pdf

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• Donations & Grants Memo for May 18, 2025.pdf

Superintendent Bacon requests to revise the job description and title of our current Grant Writer position.  The new title will be Director of Grant Management and Family/Community Programs.

• Job Description Update Grant_Family-MAY Board Meeting.pdf

Superintendent Bacon requests to change the title of the position currently designated as Assistant Superintendent to Deputy Superintendent.  This change is intended to more accurately reflect the scope and level of responsibility associated with the role.  

• Job Description Update Deputy Superintendent- MAY board meeting.pdf

Attached is an Application and Agreement for Use of District Property. Bullitt Central High
School is wanting to use the cafeteria and kitchen spaces, along with kitchen equipment for a
scheduled event on May 31-June 1, 2025.

• Use of District Property Agreement_Memo_merged.pdf

Attached for Board review and approval is a Facility Usage request from the Emergence Studio of Performing Arts.  They're requesting to use Mt. Washington Middle School gymnasium for a Dance Recital on May 31, 2025  I recommend that they be able to use the facility for their program.  

• Facilities Usage Request- Emergence Studio of Performing Arts.pdf

Carla Wilson, principal of Freedom Elementary School, requests to hire a summer office worker.  This person will answer phones and do light clerical work.  Funds will come from Section 5 (SBDM). 

• May Board Meeting Summer Worker-FES.pdf

Approve Summer worker at FES as requested.

Order #2025-80 - Motion Passed:  Approve Summer worker at FES as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

Principal Jamie Wyman of Maryville Elementary School requests to continue to utilize SBDM (Section 6) funds to pay for one (1) additional clerical hour per day. This time is utilized to ensure the office is staff just before, during and right after the school day.  

• MES- Clerical Hour.pdf

Approve motion for MES additional clerical hour as requested.

Order #2025-81 - Motion Passed:  Approve motion for MES additional clerical hour as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Linda Belcher and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

Attached, please find the application for Full -Time Emergency Certification (CA-4F) for teachers of specific areas of shortage.  This process and form may be necessary to fill unanticipated vacant teacher positions for the 2025-2026 school year.  The process is now automated.  

• May -Emer. Cert Application 2025 2026.pdf

Approve Emergency Teacher Certification Application as requested.

Order #2025-82 - Motion Passed:  Approve Emergency Teacher Certification Application as requested. passed with a motion by Marci Hodges and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

• Staffing Requests_SY25-26_MEMO.pdf

Approve Staffing Requests for SY 25-26 as requested.

Order #2025-83 - Motion Passed:  Approve Staffing Requests for SY 25-26 as requested. passed with a motion by Dallas Harshfield and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.

Attached is the Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The summary by fund is shown below:

General - Fund 1                   $166,269,551.26

General - Fund 2                   $  11,512,443.44

Capital Outlay - Fund 310      $     1,181,590.00

Building - Fund 320               $   21,463,581.00

Food Service - Fund 51          $      8,709,011.54

209,136,177.24                    $209,136,177.24

For each fund, budgeted revenues equal expenses, and the contingency in Fund 1 exceeds the state's required minimum of 2%.  Department budgets have been reviewed and. in many cases, reduced from the Draft Budget requests.  This budget supports continued staffing below cap size and retains key instructional positions, including Instructional Coaches, Instructional Tutors, College Career Coaches, and Data Managers.  It also includes funding for a 2.50% base pay raise for classified, certified, and para-professional staff.  A small number of stipend adjustments were made to better reflect current responsibilities and needs, while the majority remain unchanged.  SBDM allocations are set at 3.5% of the SEEK base per pupil.

Within the General Fund, salaries and fringe benefits account for over 76% of the budget, excluding on-behalf payments.  Additional items of note include the Kentucky Teacher Retirement System (KTRS) employer match reaching its maximum required contribution of 3%, the inclusion of on-behalf payments for KTRS, Technology and Health Insurance, and a reduction of CERS employer contributions from 19.71% to 18.62%.  The budget also adds Step 27 to the salary schedule, funds a newly mandated curriculum, and allocates additional resources for School Resource Officers.  

Please not this memo is not an all-inclusive summary of items funded in the budget.  Many other additions and adjustments were presented in detail at the last board meeting.  Fund 400 is included for informational purposes only and is not part of the total Tentative Budget amount.  Any necessary changes will be incorporated and presented in the Working Budget this September.  I request approval of the 2025-26 Tentative Budget as presented.  

• 05.2025 Tentative Budget Memo (1).pdf
• 05.2025 Tentative Budget Report FY 2026.pdf

Approve 2025-26 Tentative Budget as requested.

Order #2025-84 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2025-26 Tentative Budget as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

Enclosed please find the Annual Pay Scales for Fiscal Year 2026.  The proposal includes a 2.5% percent increase to the salary scale district wide, an additional step increase (step 27), updated job classification codes, and is updated to reflect approved job titles. The full scale is available for your review.  

I recommend that you approve the 2025-2026 pay scales.

• 05.2025 Annual Pay Scales FY 2026 (1)

Approve 25-26 pay scales as requested.

Order #2025-85 - Motion Passed:  Approve 25-26 pay scales as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

Attached you will find the Principal's Combined Budgets for FY 2026 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.

I ask the FY 2026 Principal's Combined Budgets for all schools be approved. 

• 05.2025 FY 2026 Principals Combining Budget.pdf

Approve the FT 2026 Principal's Combined Budgets as requested.

Order #2025-86 - Motion Passed:  Approve the FT 2026 Principal's Combined Budgets as requested. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Dallas Harshfield.

There is currently $1,788,699.96 in Capital Funds available that is not needed for the current debt service.  These funds are needed for school bus purchases and property insurance.  The total amount needed is $1,700,000.00. Residuals may be used for future construction projects.  

If funds are not utilized, the remaining capital funds will be escrowed/restricted.  I request the board to approve the Capital Funds Request. 

• 05.2025 Capital Funds Request.pdf

Approve Capital Funds Request as recommended.

Order #2025-87 - Motion Passed:  Approve Capital Funds Request as recommended. passed with a motion by Ms. Nita Neal and a second by Marci Hodges.

This is a request for the Board to approve to amend the 2024-2025 school calendar.  Please see attachments regarding necessary changes that need to be made to the calendar.  

• Amended Calendar Request for 24-25 SY.pdf

Approve 2024-2025 school calendar as requested.

Order #2025-88 - Motion Passed:  Approve 2024-2025 school calendar as requested. passed with a motion by Marci Hodges and a second by Ms. Linda Belcher.

Adjourn at _:__ p.m.

Order #2025-89 - Motion Passed:  Adjourn at 5:55 p.m. passed with a motion by Marci Hodges and a second by Ms. Nita Neal.