Breathitt Elementary School
July 09, 2025 8:30 AM
July 2025 SBDM Meeting
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  A call to order passed with a motion by Megan White and a second by Lakyn Nickell and the consensus of the council.

2. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of agenda passed with a motion by Megan White and a second by Lakyn Nickell and the consensus of the council.

3. Mission and Vision
Discussion

Discussed mission and vision

3.1. Review Mission and Vision Statement
Discussion

Reviewed mission statement, Believe, Expect, Succeed.

4. Approval of Previous Minutes
4.1. June 9, 2025 minutes
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes passed with a motion by Ashley Southwood and a second by Amanda Neace and the consensus of the council.

5. New Business
5.1. Elect Secretary and Vice Chairperson
Discussion

Lakyn Nickell was elected as secretary and Megan White was chosen as Vice Chairperson.  

5.2. Set Dates for 2025-2026 Regular Meetings
Discussion

The council will meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 in the BES conference room.


8/12, 9/9, 10/14, 11/11, 12/9, 1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14, 5/12, 6/9

5.3. SBDM Training
Discussion

Wanda Noble, Megan White and Jason Fugate have completed training.  Lakyn Nickell, Amanda Neace  and Ashlee Southwood are in the process.

5.4. Review and Approve 2025-2026 daily instructional schedule
Discussion

The council reviewed and discussed the 2025-2026 instructional day schedule. 

5.5. Kindergarten Camp July 28-August 1
Discussion

Kindergarten camp is scheduled for the last week of July.  Teachers will provide parents and guardians with information and a tour of the school.  Devices can be signed for and pick up tags can be given out.

5.6. Open House- August 4
Discussion

Open house is scheduled for August 4 from 5:00-7:00.  Students can meet their teachers, sign for devices, get pick up tags and get information from several vendors.  They will also be given school supplies through the PRI grant.

5.7. KSR 158.195 National Motto
Discussion

Display of the national motto was discussed and members received documents with the statute.

5.8. KSR 158.183 Student Rights
Discussion

Student rights were discussed and members received documentation of the statute.

5.9. Kentucky Open Records and Open Meetings Act
Discussion

A packet containing information about open records and open meetings was handed out.  The council looked over it and signed the accompanying receipt form.

5.10. Managing Government Records
Discussion

A packet containing information about managing government records was handed out.  The council looked over it and signed the accompanying receipt form.

5.11. Communication Platform- District
Discussion

District communication platform is Parent Square. This platform will be used for two way communication. 

5.12. School Handbook
Discussion

Reviewed school handbook and determined if any changes need to be made. 

5.13. Teacher Interviews
5.13.1. Per KRS 61.80 (f) Consider approval of entering into closed session to discuss personnel matters related to the hiring of a classroom teacher
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Enter to closed session for teacher interviews passed with a motion by Ashley Southwood and a second by Amanda Neace and the consensus of the council.

5.13.2. Return to open session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Return to open session passed with a motion by Megan White and a second by Lakyn Nickell and the consensus of the council.

6. Budget/Finance
6.1. SBDM Budget Report
Discussion

The SBDM budget was reviewed.  

6.2. District Activity Funds
Discussion

The district activity fund was reviewed.

7. Curriculum/Academics
7.1. PD for staff August 4th and 5th. Opening Day August 6. First day for students August 7.
Discussion

PD days have been planned for the staff.  These include opening day trainings, Magnetic Learning, Geodes and Wit and Wisdom relaunch trainings.

8. Policy/Policy Review
8.1. Consider approval of the 2025-2026 Emergency Plan
Discussion

Mr. Fugate went over the 2025-2026 emergency plan with the council.

9. CSIP
Discussion

The council discussed the CSIP.  Mr. Fugate talked about the process of creating a CSIP and how it would be time to start thinking about the new one soon.

10. Other Business
Discussion

Talked about implementing a Policy for a pickup cutoff time to ensure students get where they need to be. 

11. Public Comments
Discussion

No public members in attendance.

12. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Adjournment passed with a motion by Amanda Neace and a second by Ashley Southwood and the consensus of the council.