Pikeville High School
July 14, 2026 4:30 PM ET (3:30 CT)
School Based Decision Making Council Meeting
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
3. Action/Consent Items
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve all action/consent items as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Susan Huffman and a second by Mrs. Cinthia Compton and the consensus of the council.

3.1. Approval of Agenda
3.2. Approval of Minutes
4. Action/Discussion Items
4.1. Elect Vice Chairperson
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to elect Cinthia Compton as Vice Chairperson passed with a motion by Mrs. Susan Huffman and a second by Mrs. Courtney Justice and the consensus of the council.

4.2. Appoint Secretary
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to appoint Michelle Scott as secretary passed with a motion by Mrs. Courtney Justice and a second by Mr. Jeff Elkins and the consensus of the council.

4.3. Determine Regular Meeting Dates/Times for 2026-2027 School Year
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to meet the second Tuesday of each month at 4:30 passed with a motion by Mrs. Michelle Scott and a second by Mrs. Courtney Justice and the consensus of the council.

4.4. Approval of 2026-2027 Bell Schedule
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the 2026-2027 bell schedule passed with a motion by Mrs. Susan Huffman and a second by Mr. Jeff Elkins and the consensus of the council.

4.5. Review Safety/Emergency Plan
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Review of current safety/emergency plan passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Elkins and a second by Mrs. Courtney Justice and the consensus of the council.

4.6. Second Reading of Storage Area Policy
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the storage area policy passed with a motion by Mrs. Susan Huffman and a second by Mr. Jeff Elkins and the consensus of the council.

4.7. Second Reading of Varsity Awards Policy
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Policy approved with the request of clarification of cheer awards concerning JV competition cheerleaders passed with a motion by Mrs. Michelle Scott and a second by Mrs. Courtney Justice and the consensus of the council.

4.8. Second Reading of Locker Room/Dressing Room Policy
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Policy passed with a motion by Mrs. Karissa Slone and a second by Mr. Jeff Elkins and the consensus of the council.

5. Information/Review Items
5.1. Budget Report
5.2. Principal's Report
6. Closed Session
Rationale

Enter Closed Session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (f)

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve entering into closed session (general nature of business), (reason for the closed session) pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (?) to passed with a motion by Mrs. Michelle Scott and a second by Mr. Jeff Elkins and the consensus of the council.

7. Return To Regular Session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Courtney Justice and a second by Mrs. Karissa Slone and the consensus of the council.

7.1. Consultation of New Hires
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  motion passed with a motion by Mrs. Susan Huffman and a second by Mrs. Cinthia Compton and the consensus of the council.

Discussion

  • Academic Coach – High:  Isaac Hurley
  • Academic Coach - Jr. High:  Cameron Lane
  • Archery Coach:  Brad Smith
  • Assistant Academic Coach – High:  Jordan Johnson
  • Assistant Academic Coach - Jr. High:  Sherry Lane
  • Assistant Baseball Coach:  Matt Walls
  • Assistant Baseball Coach:  Drew Martin
  • Assistant Boys Basketball Coach-Level 2:  Greg Newsome
  • Assistant Boys Basketball Coach-Level 5:  Jonah Justice
  • Assistant Boys Soccer Coach:  Jacob Shepherd
  • Assistant Cheerleading:  Kate Justice
  • Assistant Cross Country:  Cinthia Compton
  • Assistant Football Coach-Level 2:  Paul Sullivan
  • Assistant Football Coach-Level 2:  Daniel Harmon
  • Assistant Football Coach-Level 2:  Steve Johnson
  • Assistant Football Coach-Level 5:  Michael Braxton
  • Assistant Girls Basketball Coach-Level 2:  Cindy O’Quinn
  • Assistant Girls Basketball Coach-Level 5:  Clara Blair
  • Assistant Girls Basketball Coach-Level 5:  Ashley (Melvin) Thacker
  • Assistant Girls Soccer Coach:  Lorna Cantrell
  • Assistant Softball Coach:  Shane Hensley
  • Assistant Softball Coach:  Clara Blair
  • Assistant Tennis Coach:  Cory Smith
  • Bowling Coach:  Jesse Hawkins
  • Cross Country Coach:  David Compton
  • Dance Coach – HS:  Britian (Johnson) Hurley
  • Drama Co-Director:  Mallory (Draughn) WIlliamson
  • Drama Co-Director:  Barbara Kelley
  • Beta Club Sponsor:  Karissa Slone
  • FBLA Co-Sponsor:  Clara Blair
  • FBLA Co-Sponsor:  Isaac Hurley
  • Head Baseball Coach:  Shane Simpkins
  • Head Boys Basketball Coach:  Elisha Justice
  • Head Girls Soccer Coach:  Andy Newsome
  • Head Boys Soccer Coach:  Phil Cornett
  • Head Football Coach:  Chris McNamee
  • Head Girls Basketball Coach:  Denise Campbell
  • Head Softball Coach:  Savanna Nunemaker
  • Head Track Coach:  David Compton
  • Head Boys Volleyball Coach:  Nicholas Robinson
  • Junior Class Sponsor/Prom:  Susan Huffman
  • Junior High Boys Basketball:  Jordan Perry
  • Junior High Cheerleading Coach:  Drew Hamilton
  • Junior High Dance Coach:  Ronni Rains
  • Junior High Football:  Matt Branham
  • Junior High Girls Basketball:  Denise Campbell
  • Co-Junior High Pep Club:  Michelle Scott
  • Co-Junior High Pep Club:  Shana Webb
  • Junior High Track:  Cinthia Compton
  • Junior High Soccer:  Andy Newsome
  • KYA/KUNA:  Tom Asbury
  • Math Counts:  Candace Fleming
  • National Honor Society:  Tom Asbury
  • Pep Club Sponsor:  Susan Huffman
  • Teens Who Care / UNITE Sponsor:  Kelly Scott
  • Tennis Coach:  Jason Merlo
  • TSA Sponsor:  Jesse Lucas
  • TSA Sponsor:  Darrell Newsome
  • Varsity Cheerleading:  Kandice Branham
  • Wrestling Coach:  Braydn Hunter
  • Yearbook Sponsor:  Susan Huffman

Volunteer Positions

H Football:

  • Blake Branham
  • Austin Salyers
  • Seth Pugh
  • Justin Smith
  • Cory Russell

JH/HS Archery

  • Scott Hopkins

JH Baseball

  • Steve Trivette
  • Mark Reed

JH Basketball

  • Dr. Kevin Pugh
  • Football

    • Josh Jones
    • Jamie Anthony
    • Dylan Hamilton
    • Cade Slater
    • Bradyn Hunter
    • Tom Sayers
    • Jeff Coleman
    • Seth Pugh
    • Connor Wright
    • Sam Smith
    • Greg Maynard

    Baseball

    • Ryan Mcoy
    • Logan Windle
    • Tanner Sampson

    Boys Basketball

    • Lukas Manns
    • Ethan Rowe

    Girls Basketball

    • Callie King

    Volleybal

    • Kiara Warrens


     Wrestling

    • Jason Baldock

 

 

8. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Michelle Scott and a second by Mr. Jeff Elkins and the consensus of the council.