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I.
Call to Order
Meetings are streamed live and archived through the District's YouTube channel at the following link:
JCBE Meeting Videos
This meeting will be conducted via video teleconference pursuant to KRS 61.823 and KRS 61.826. The primary location for this meeting and where all members can be seen and heard by the public will be Stewart Auditorium in the VanHoose Education Center. Members of the Board are permitted to attend in-person or via video teleconference pursuant to KRS 61.826. Members of the public may attend in-person or watch the live stream.
II.
Recommendation for Approval of Meeting Agenda
The Superintendent shall consult with the Board Chairperson to ensure that an agenda is prepared for all regular and special meetings of the Board. For special meetings, the Board shall consider only those matters which are listed on the agenda.
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the agenda.
III.
Recommendation for Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
The minutes of action taken at every meeting of the Board, setting forth an accurate record of votes and actions at such meetings, shall be promptly recorded, and submitted for approval at the next regularly scheduled meeting, and such records shall be open to public inspection at reasonable times after they have been approved by the Board.
The minutes of the previous meeting(s) are presented for your review and approval.
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the minutes of the previous meeting(s).
IV.
Work Sessions
IV.A.
Racial Equity Policy Update
This update is presented to the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Board in fulfillment of our ongoing governance obligations and our shared commitment to transparent public accountability. Regular reporting on our racial equity framework ensures that the District remains steadfast in measuring progress, evaluating resource allocation, and addressing institutional barriers that affect student achievement. This update serves both as an operational review and as a reaffirmation of our collective responsibility to the students, families, and communities we serve. At the core of our educational mission is a non-negotiable commitment to academic growth for every child. Racial equity is not an ancillary program or secondary initiative; it is an essential lens through which we must examine every policy, practice, and resource-allocation decision across the district.
Across our schools, persistent opportunity gaps continue to reveal disparities in student access to advanced programming, educational resources, and supportive learning environments. Closing these gaps requires a system-wide focus on identifying and addressing the conditions that perpetuate them. Centering racial equity enables us to identify institutional blind spots, direct targeted support where it is most needed, and cultivate culturally responsive learning environments in which every student, regardless of race or background, can achieve at high levels and experience a sense of belonging and well-being. This work belongs to the entire system. Achieving meaningful educational equity requires shared ownership across every department, school, and administrative office, as well as sustained leadership and oversight from the Board.
The racial equity update reflects a unified, district-wide strategy rather than a collection of isolated school-level efforts. Through systematic implementation tools, such as the Opportunity and Access Tracker (OAT), and comprehensive district rubrics, JCPS is working to embed equity into its daily operations and decision-making. From central-office procurement and professional development to school-level curriculum and student support, this commitment reinforces the principle that accountability for equitable outcomes and high expectations must be shared by all educational leaders. The principles embedded in the audit align directly with our equity framework: directing public funds and systemic support to areas of greatest need, eliminating operational inefficiencies that disadvantage marginalized student populations, and holding district leadership accountable for measurable outcomes. Rather than viewing accountability as a hurdle, we should treat audit findings and related insights as catalysts for strengthening internal controls, refining progress-monitoring mechanisms, and ensuring that equity initiatives are implemented with precision, consistency, and responsible stewardship.
Research helps explain why opportunity and achievement gaps persist eight years after the Board adopted this policy in 2018: adoption is not implementation. Meyer and Rowan (1977) established that organizations may adopt formal policies to demonstrate legitimacy while allowing day-to-day practices to remain disconnected from those policies. Implementation research further demonstrates that policies influence student outcomes only when supported by coaching, data-informed decision-making, and accountability at every level of an organization (Fixsen et al., 2005; Fullan, 2007). The persistence of these gaps also reflects what Ladson-Billings (2006) described as an education debt: the accumulated consequences of historical underinvestment and inequitable educational opportunities that cannot be remedied through policy language alone.
Tyrone C. Howard’s (2024) Equity Now: Justice, Repair, and Belonging in Schools reinforces the need to move beyond policy commitments toward meaningful systemic change. Howard presents an equity framework grounded in justice, recognizing and repairing past harms, and fostering belonging. He calls on educational leaders to apply an equity lens to district policies and practices, address systemic barriers, and create welcoming, affirming, responsive, and academically rigorous learning environments. His work emphasizes the roles of district leadership, school-wide practices, classroom instruction, family and caregiver engagement, and equity-informed data use. This framework reinforces the responsibility of educational leaders to examine whether their policies, resource-allocation decisions, and accountability systems are creating equitable conditions for student success (Howard, 2024).
Within schools, academic tracking (Oakes, 1985), disproportionate disciplinary practices (Losen & Martinez, 2013), and differences in teacher expectations (Gershenson, Holt, & Papageorge, 2016) can further reproduce disparities through everyday decisions and practices. These patterns will not change through policy language alone. The work that remains is therefore systemic. It requires examining and improving the funding, staffing, instructional practices, student-support structures, and accountability mechanisms that shape the educational experiences of Black students and other historically underserved populations. The central question is not simply whether the district has adopted an equity policy, but whether that policy has fundamentally changed what students experience in their schools and classrooms.
An honest assessment of the remaining work should not diminish the progress this policy has made possible. Since 2018, the district has established important infrastructure to support implementation and accountability. This includes a system-wide plan with goals and measurable outcomes reviewed by the Board; school-based Racial Equity Committees responsible for developing Racial Equity Plans; annual progress reporting through a Monitoring Progress Tool; and the ACRE advisory council, which provides an ongoing avenue for community voice and engagement. The W.E.B. DuBois Academy and the Grace James Academy of Excellence are also tangible examples of work undertaken during this period. These schools serve students and represent part of the district’s broader efforts to address educational opportunity and access.
These accomplishments reflect the work of dedicated people who have helped translate policy commitments into structures, programs, and practices. That work matters. The infrastructure established since 2018 provides a foundation on which the district can build, evaluate its results, and strengthen implementation. At the same time, establishing structures is not the same as achieving the intended outcomes. The next phase must focus on determining how effectively these structures influence resource allocation, instructional practice, student access, and measurable student outcomes. The district must be willing to assess what is working, identify where implementation remains inconsistent, and make the changes necessary to produce more equitable educational experiences.
Please receive this rationale as an honest accounting of what the 2018 racial equity policy has accomplished and an invitation to consider what only sustained Board leadership can advance next.
The Board’s adoption of the policy in 2018 established a clear commitment. The years since have produced meaningful infrastructure and progress. Yet persistent opportunity and achievement gaps demonstrate that the systems underlying these disparities have not been fully transformed. This high-level presentation outlines both the progress made and the work that remains so the Board can assess where continued oversight, strategic direction, and leadership are most needed. Moving forward requires more than maintaining existing structures. It requires ensuring that equity commitments translate into consistent practices, strategic resource allocation, measurable outcomes, and meaningful accountability throughout the district. The policy was never intended to remain a statement on paper. Its purpose was to help build a system that delivers on its promise to every child. The responsibility before us is to sustain the work, strengthen implementation, and address the structural barriers that continue to limit opportunity.
The commitment was established in 2018. The foundation has been built. The work now is to ensure that the system delivers on that commitment for every student.
References
Fixsen, D. L., Naoom, S. F., Blase, K. A., Friedman, R. M., & Wallace, F. (2005). Implementation research: A synthesis of the literature. University of South Florida, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute.
Fullan, M. (2007). The new meaning of educational change (4th ed.). Teachers College Press.
Howard, T. C. (2024). Equity now: Justice, repair, and belonging in schools. Corwin.
Ladson-Billings, G. (2006). From the achievement gap to the education debt: Understanding achievement in U.S. schools. Educational Researcher, 35(7), 3–12.
Losen, D. J., & Martinez, T. E. (2013). Out of school and off track: The overuse of suspensions in American middle and high schools. UCLA Center for Civil Rights Remedies.
Meyer, J. W., & Rowan, B. (1977). Institutionalized organizations: Formal structure as myth and ceremony. American Journal of Sociology, 83(2), 340–363.
Oakes, J. (1985). Keeping track: How schools structure inequality. Yale University Press.
Gershenson, S., Holt, S. B., & Papageorge, N. W. (2016). Who believes in me? The effect of student–teacher demographic match on teacher expectations. Economics of Education Review, 52, 209–224.
Submitted by: Dr. John Marshall
IV.B.
Monthly Student Outcomes Update from Academics
Improving Student Outcomes in Literacy, Numeracy, Well-Being, Attendance, and Behavior
Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Balasubramanian, along with Dr. Averette, Dr. Marshall, Dr. DeFerrari, Dr. Munoz, and additional presenters, will present their monthly update on student outcomes in academics, well-being, attendance, and behavior, and the team’s progress on the commitments shared with the Board.
This update follows the Quarterly Student Outcomes Report the Board received on October 13. Following the district update, Jeffersontown Elementary School Principal Brooke Schilling and Knight Middle School Principal Christel Lanier will share how this work is taking shape in their schools.
Submitted by: Dr. Nathan Balasubramanian
Attachments
V.
Persons Requesting to Address the Board on Consent Calendar Items to be voted upon separately at Board member request
- Speakers before the entire board are not allowed to use props, displays, or any other objects during the presentations. However, informational handouts may be given to the assistant secretary to the board for distribution prior to or following the meeting.
- Each speaker is allowed three minutes to address the board and may not share these minutes with any other speaker.
- At the end of 2-1/2 minutes, a bell will sound once. You will then have 30 seconds to finish your statement.
- At the end of three minutes, the bell will sound twice, indicating that your time is up.
- The superintendent will look into the speakers’ issues and, if necessary, represent the board in following up or recommend action to the board.
- The full Board Policy concerning public participation in open meetings is available for viewing on our Online Policy Manual.
VI.
Consent Calendar
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the Consent Calendar.
VI.A.
Report of Certified Leaves
Pursuant to Kentucky Revised Statutes, leaves of absence must be recommended by the superintendent and approved by the Board of Education.
The following personnel actions are in compliance with federal and state laws and Board policy regarding equal employment opportunities.
Submitted by: Dr. Melvin Brown
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the requests for leaves of absence included in the attachment.
VI.B.
Report of Personnel Actions
Pursuant to KRS 160.380, it is the responsibility of staff to report to the Board of Education routine personnel actions that affect certified and classified employment.
These actions have been executed in compliance with all Board of Education policies and state and federal laws.
All positions are Board of Education approved positions.
Submitted by: Dr. Melvin Brown
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education receive the attached report of personnel actions that he has taken per KRS 160.380.
VI.C.
Recommendation for Approval of Field Trips Request and Receipt of Report of Field Trips Approved by the Superintendent
This is a report of field trip requests submitted to the Board of Education on November 10, 2026.
Administrative Regulation 702 KAR 5:060 requires that the use of common-carrier field trips be approved and cited in Board of Education minutes.
Also included is a report of other field trips approved by the superintendent per Board Policy 09.36 Field Trips.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Attachments
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached report of field trip requests and receive a report of other field trips approved by the superintendent.
VI.D.
Recommendation for Approval of Revised BG-1 Form for New School Building at Seneca High School
On June 25, 2024, the Board of Education approved Studio Kremer Architects to prepare plans and specifications for Project 25-004.
On November 18, 2025, the Board of Education approved awarding a contract to Whittenberg Construction Company.
In accordance with 702 KAR 4:160, the Kentucky Department of Education requires revision of the BG-1 form when change orders exceed the budgeted contingency amount. Unforeseen subsurface rock conditions were encountered during site excavation for the new building, resulting in the need for significant additional excavation and related construction work.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached revised BG-1 form New School Building at Seneca High School in the amount of $114,976,803.
VI.E.
Recommendation for Approval of Reassignments of Architect/Engineer
VI.E.1.
Recommendation for Approval of Reassignment of Architect/Engineer for New School Building at Cochrane Elementary School
On September 22, 2026, the Board of Education approved Environmental Concerns, Inc. (Asbestos Abatement Only) to prepare plans and specifications for Project 27-003. Following board approval, Environmental Concerns, Inc. informed the District that they are unable to complete the required services for the project.
Pursuant to the requirements of KRS 322.010 and 323.010, et al. and the policies and procedures of the Jefferson County Public School District, a certified and licensed architect or engineer is assigned to all projects that modify, renovate, or construct additions to existing buildings.
The architect or engineer is responsible for the proper preparation of all plans, specifications, estimates, and direct supervision during the execution of the construction contract. The architect or engineer will supervise the bid process, as required by the District’s Model Procurement Code, and provide an appropriate written recommendation to the district.
The Kentucky Department of Education requires approval of this resolution in order to enter into contracts with the design firms of this project. Plans and specifications will be prepared with this approval.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the reassignment of the architect/engineer (Asbestos Abatement Only) from Environmental Concerns, Inc. to CMEC Environmental, LLC for the New School Building at Cochrane Elementary School.
VI.E.2.
Recommendation for Approval of Reassignment of Architect/Engineer for Phase I HVAC Renovation at McFerran Preparatory Academy
On June 9, 2026, the Board of Education approved Environmental Concerns, Inc. (Asbestos Abatement Only) to prepare plans and specifications for Project 27-002. Following board approval, Environmental Concerns, Inc. informed the District that they are unable to complete the required services for the project.
Pursuant to the requirements of KRS 322.010 and 323.010, et al. and the policies and procedures of the Jefferson County Public School District, a certified and licensed architect or engineer is assigned to all projects that modify, renovate, or construct additions to existing buildings.
The architect or engineer is responsible for the proper preparation of all plans, specifications, estimates, and direct supervision during the execution of the construction contract. The architect or engineer will supervise the bid process, as required by the District’s Model Procurement Code, and provide an appropriate written recommendation to the district.
The Kentucky Department of Education requires approval of this resolution in order to enter into contracts with the design firms of this project. Plans and specifications will be prepared with this approval.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the reassignment of the architect/engineer (Asbestos Abatement Only) from Environmental Concerns, Inc. to CMEC Environmental, LLC for Phase I HVAC Renovation at McFerran Preparatory Academy.
VI.E.3.
Recommendation for Approval of Reassignment of Architect/Engineer for New School Building at Westport Middle School
On June 9, 2026, the Board of Education approved Environmental Concerns, Inc. (Asbestos Abatement Only) to prepare plans and specifications for Project 27-004. Following board approval, Environmental Concerns, Inc. informed the District that they are unable to complete the required services for the project.
Pursuant to the requirements of KRS 322.010 and 323.010, et al. and the policies and procedures of the Jefferson County Public School District, a certified and licensed architect or engineer is assigned to all projects that modify, renovate, or construct additions to existing buildings.
The architect or engineer is responsible for the proper preparation of all plans, specifications, estimates, and direct supervision during the execution of the construction contract. The architect or engineer will supervise the bid process, as required by the District’s Model Procurement Code, and provide an appropriate written recommendation to the district.
The Kentucky Department of Education requires approval of this resolution in order to enter into contracts with the design firms of this project. Plans and specifications will be prepared with this approval.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the reassignment of the architect/engineer (Asbestos Abatement Only) from Environmental Concerns, Inc. to CMEC Environmental, LLC for the New School Building at Westport Middle School.
VI.F.
Recommendation for Approval of Contract Completions and BG-4 Forms
VI.F.1.
Recommendation for Approval of Contract Completion and BG-4 Form for Softball Field Renovation at Atherton High School
On March 26, 2024, the Board of Education approved Sabak, Wilson & Lingo, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for Project 24-291.
On October 15, 2024, the Board approved awarding a contract to EH Construction, LLC as the low bidder.
Sabak, Wilson & Lingo, Inc. has made a final inspection and concluded that this contract is complete and final payment is due to the contractor.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the contract completion, the attached BG-4 form, and final payment to EH Construction, LLC for Softball Field Renovation at Atherton High School for a total construction cost of $1,996,888.79.
VI.F.2.
Recommendation for Approval of Contract Completion and BG-4 Form for Heavy Equipment Storage Pavilion at Fairdale High School
On January 23, 2024, the Board of Education approved Tony Kleyer, Architect to prepare plans and specifications for Project 24-213.
On June 25, 2024, the Board approved awarding a contract to AML Construction as the low bidder.
Tony Kleyer, Architect has made a final inspection and concluded that this contract is complete and final payment is due to the contractor.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the contract completion, the attached BG-4 form, and final payment to AML Construction for Heavy Equipment Storage Pavilion at Fairdale High School for a total construction cost of $306,449.52.
VI.F.3.
Recommendation for Approval of Contract Completion and BG-4 Form for Secure Vestibule at Fern Creek Elementary School
On September 16, 2025, the Board of Education approved Potter Architect to prepare plans and specifications for Project 26-086.
On March 10, 2026, the Board of Education approved reassigning the architect/engineer to LMH Architecture, PLLC to oversee the remainder of the project as Potter Architects retired and ceased operations.
On April 21, 2026, the Board approved awarding a contract to Prodigy Construction Corporation, Inc. as the low bidder.
LMH Architecture, PLLC has made a final inspection and concluded that this contract is complete and final payment is due to the contractor.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the contract completion, the attached BG-4 form, and final payment to Prodigy Construction Corporation, Inc. for Secure Vestibule at Fern Creek Elementary School for a total construction cost of $100,077.
VI.F.4.
Recommendation for Approval of Contract Completion and BG-4 Form for Playground Renovations at Portland Elementary School
On November 18, 2025, the Board of Education approved Heritage Engineering LLC to prepare plans and specifications for Project 26-133.
On March 31, 2026, the Board approved awarding a contract to Triumph Project Services, LLC as the low bidder.
Heritage Engineering LLC has made a final inspection and concluded that this contract is complete and final payment is due to the contractor.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the contract completion, the attached BG-4 form, and final payment to Triumph Project Services, LLC for Playground Renovations at Portland Elementary School for a total construction cost of $285,791.
VI.G.
Recommendation for Approval of Project Closeouts and BG-5 Forms
VI.G.1.
Recommendation for Approval of Project Closeout and BG-5 Form for Partial Window Replacement at 3901 Atkinson Square Drive
On May 12, 2026, the Board of Education approved the contract completion and BG-4 form for Woodbine Construction Company, Inc.
The Kentucky Department of Education requires the submission of the BG-5 form to reconcile the total project cost to the funding source.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached BG-5 form for Partial Window Replacement at 3901 Atkinson Square Drive.
VI.G.2.
Recommendation for Approval of Project Closeout and BG-5 Form for Boiler Replacement at Breckinridge Metropolitan High School
On July 21, 2026, the Board of Education approved the contract completion and BG-4 form for Walker Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
The Kentucky Department of Education requires the submission of the BG-5 form to reconcile the total project cost to the funding source.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached BG-5 form for Boiler Replacement at Breckinridge Metropolitan High School.
VI.G.3.
Recommendation for Approval of Project Closeout and BG-5 Form for Athletic Stadium Renovation at duPont Manual High School
On May 12, 2026, the Board of Education approved the contract completion and BG-4 form for Haire Construction, LLC.
The Kentucky Department of Education requires the submission of the BG-5 form to reconcile the total project cost to the funding source.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached BG-5 form for Athletic Stadium Renovation at duPont Manual High School.
VI.G.4.
Recommendation for Approval of Project Closeout and BG-5 Form for Partial Window Replacement at Fern Creek High School
On May 12, 2026, the Board of Education approved the contract completion and BG-4 form for Woodbine Construction Company, Inc.
The Kentucky Department of Education requires the submission of the BG-5 form to reconcile the total project cost to the funding source.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached BG-5 form for Partial Window Replacement at Fern Creek High School.
VI.G.5.
Recommendation for Approval of Project Closeout and BG-5 Form for Boiler Replacement at Highland Middle School
On July 21, 2026, the Board of Education approved the contract completion and BG-4 form for Walker Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
The Kentucky Department of Education requires the submission of the BG-5 form to reconcile the total project cost to the funding source.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached BG-5 form for Boiler Replacement at Highland Middle School.
VI.G.6.
Recommendation for Approval of Project Closeout and BG-5 Form for Sprinkler System Replacement at Field Elementary School
On March 31, 2026, the Board of Education approved the contract completion and BG-4 form for Brown Sprinkler Corporation.
The Kentucky Department of Education requires the submission of the BG-5 form to reconcile the total project cost to the funding source.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached BG-5 form for Sprinkler System Replacement at Field Elementary School.
VI.G.7.
Recommendation for Approval of Project Closeout and BG-5 Form for Boiler and Chiller Replacement at King Elementary School
On March 31, 2026, the Board of Education approved the contract completion and BG-4 form for Comfort & Process Solutions, Inc.
The Kentucky Department of Education requires the submission of the BG-5 form to reconcile the total project cost to the funding source.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached BG-5 form for Boiler and Chiller Replacement at King Elementary School.
VI.G.8.
Recommendation for Approval of Project Closeout and BG-5 Form for Operable Partition Replacement (2026) at Various Schools
On September 22, 2026, the Board of Education approved the contract completion and BG-4 form for Derek Engineering, Inc.
This project consisted of replacing the operable partitions between the gym and cafeteria at Luhr and Rangeland Elementary Schools.
The Kentucky Department of Education requires the submission of the BG-5 form to reconcile the total project cost to the funding source.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached BG-5 form for Operable Partition Replacement (2026) at Various Schools.
VI.G.9.
Recommendation for Approval of Project Closeout and BG-5 Form for Operable Partition Replacement (2025) at Various Schools
On May 12, 2026, the Board of Education approved the contract completion and BG-4 form for Woodbine Construction Company, Inc.
This project consisted of replacing the operable partitions between the gym and cafeteria at Camp Taylor, Chenoweth, Greathouse/Shryock Traditional, Hartstern, and Stonestreet Elementary Schools.
The Kentucky Department of Education requires the submission of the BG-5 form to reconcile the total project cost to the funding source.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached BG-5 form for Operable Partition Replacement (2025) at Various Schools.
VI.G.10.
Recommendation for Approval of Project Closeout and BG-5 Form for Boiler Replacement at Wheeler Elementary School
On March 31, 2026, the Board of Education approved the contract completion and BG-4 form for Comfort & Process Solutions, Inc.
The Kentucky Department of Education requires the submission of the BG-5 form to reconcile the total project cost to the funding source.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached BG-5 form for Boiler Replacement at Wheeler Elementary School.
VI.H.
Recommendation for Approval of Construction Change Orders
In accordance with 702 KAR 4:160, the Kentucky Department of Education requires that all change orders shall be approved by local board action. Change order descriptions are included in the attachment.
Please note that a found condition represents any item not anticipated during the design phase of the project; and owner request can be any item approved by Facilities staff, often with principal input, to enhance the overall project.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the construction change orders included in the attachment.
VI.I.
Recommendation for Approval of Renewal for 2026-2027 Asbestos and Lead Maintenance Contract at Various Schools
This project is a contract for the incidental removal of asbestos and lead materials in schools for the Fiscal Year 2027-2028.
On December 9, 2025, the Board of Education awarded a contract to RH Environmental for the Asbestos and Lead Maintenance Contract at Various Schools with an option to renew by both parties for up to two successive one-year renewal terms.
The price contract is required in order to comply with the school district’s AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) management plans. Compliance with the management plans began on July 9, 1989.
The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education renew the contract to RH Environmental for 2026-2027 Asbestos and Lead Maintenance Contract at Various Schools not to exceed $180,000 based on the low average multiplier. The contract will expire on December 10, 2027.
VI.J.
Notification of Deed of Easements, Memoranda of Understanding, and Resolutions for the Crums Lane Sidewalks Phase I 5-3011.00 Project at Butler Traditional High School and Schaffner Traditional Elementary School
These easements will allow Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government to construct a continuous 6-foot sidewalk and rehabilitate existing sections of sidewalk on the north side of Crums Lane from Cheviot Drive to Dixie Highway.
Fair Market Value in the amount of $38,600 will be given for the temporary and permanent easements in front of Butler Traditional High School, and $8,100 will be given for the temporary and permanent easements in front of Schaffner Traditional Elementary School.
The disposal of approximately 0.98 acres of road frontage at Butler Traditional High School and Schaffner Traditional Elementary School will not affect the integrity or usefulness of property crucial to the educational needs of the District.
The project directly supports Vision 2020 Goal Infrastructure Improvements.
Submitted by: Dr. Rob Fulk
Attachments
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education receive notice of the attached Deed of Easements, Memoranda of Understanding, and Resolutions between Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, and the Jefferson County School District Finance Corporation for the Crums Lane Sidewalks Phase I 5-3011.00 Project at Butler Traditional High School and Schaffner Traditional Elementary School.
VI.K.
Acceptance of Orders of the Treasurer
VI.K.1.
Acceptance of Orders of the Treasurer-Invoices
This agenda item is provided to the Board in accordance with Fiscal Management Policy 04.3111 District Issuance of Checks.
Submitted by: Thomas Aberli
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education receive the attached report of Orders of the Treasurer-Invoices paid and to be paid for the period of September 21, 2026, through October 18, 2026.
VI.K.2.
Acceptance of Orders of the Treasurer-Purchase Orders
This agenda item is provided to the Board in accordance with Fiscal Management Policy 04.3111 District Issuance of Checks.
Submitted by: Thomas Aberli
Attachments
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education receive the attached report of Orders of the Treasurer-Purchase Orders issued during the period of September 21, 2026, through October 18, 2026.
VI.K.3.
Acceptance of Orders of the Treasurer-Vouchers
This agenda item is provided to the Board in accordance with Fiscal Management Policy 04.3111 District Issuance of Checks.
Submitted by: Thomas Aberli
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education receive the attached report of Orders of the Treasurer-Vouchers paid during the period of September 21, 2026, through October 18, 2026.
VI.L.
Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ended September 30, 2026
This report is provided to the Board per KRS 160.560 and Board Policy 04.31 Fiscal Accounting and Reporting.
Submitted by: Thomas Aberli
Attachments
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education receive the attached Monthly Financial Report for the period ending September 30, 2026.
VI.M.
Acceptance of Quarterly Report of Investment Performance
This report is provided to the Board per JCPS Policy 04.36 Investments.
Submitted by: Thomas Aberli
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education receive the attached Quarterly Report of Investment Performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
VI.N.
Acceptance of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Year Ended June 30, 2026
The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report is submitted for acceptance in accordance with Fiscal Management Policy 04.9 Audits and in compliance with the guidelines and statutes of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Note: The DRAFT watermark is required while the second partner review process is being completed on all components of the audit. Both the watermark will be removed, and official signed opinion added for the final report, which will be submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Submitted by: Thomas Aberli
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education accept the attached Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2026.
VI.O.
Recommendation for Approval of Competitive Negotiations, Bid Tabulations, Contract Renewal, and Amendment
In accordance with KRS 45A.345-45A.460, these items represent the lowest and best bid for each respective item or group of items. The proposals are public record and are on file for inspection in the Purchasing Department after award of contract. There are no tie bids.
Submitted by: Thomas Aberli
Attachments
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached competitive negotiations, bid tabulations, contract renewal, and amendment.
VI.P.
Recommendation for Approval of Professional Services Contracts of $20,000 or More
In accordance with Board Policy 01.11 General Powers and Duties of the Board, professional services contracts of $20,000 or more require Board approval.
Submitted by: Thomas Aberli
Attachments
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached professional services contracts of $20,000 or more.
VI.Q.
Acceptance of Summary of Professional Services Contracts
This summary includes all professional services contracts approved as of July 1, 2026 and supports Vision 2020 Strategy 3.1.4 Ensure responsible stewardship of resources.
KRS 160.370 was amended to allow the Board to authorize the superintendent to approve purchases for any contract for which a determination is made that the aggregate amount of the contract is less than $20,000.
Submitted by: Thomas Aberli
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education receive the attached Summary of Professional Services Contracts.
VI.R.
Acceptance of Donations, Grants, and Funding
VI.R.1.
Acceptance of Donations and Small Grants
Schools solicit donations for current needs or a specific purpose or project. Undesignated donations are used at the discretion of the school or the School-Based Decision-Making (SBDM) Council.
Small grants include non-federal awards of less than $50,000.
Submitted by: Dr. Marco Muñoz
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education accept donations and small grants totaling $198,799.11 to be used as stated in the attachment.
VI.R.2.
Acceptance of Funding from Louisville Metro Government
Neighborhood Place is a partnership between the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Jefferson County Region, Louisville Metro Government, Louisville Metro Health Department, Seven Counties Services, and Jefferson County Public Schools. Neighborhood Place offers a network of community-based, one-stop service centers that provide basic human services that improve the convenience and efficiency of services that support children and families. Neighborhood Place is the primary referral point for families served by Family Resource and Youth Service Centers (FRYSC) when families have multiple needs or needs beyond those provided by the FRYSC centers. The services provided are consistent with the provisions of the Kentucky Education Reform Act (KERA) to remove barriers to student achievement.
Submitted by: Dr. Alicia Averette
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education accept funding in the amount of $84,000 from Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government for Neighborhood Place and authorize the superintendent to sign the grant agreement.
VI.R.3.
Acceptance of Donation from the Estate of Linda S. Carden
Linda S. Carden was a former long-time Jefferson County Public Schools staff member who passed away in September 2024. The Estate of Linda S. Carden has designated a $15,000 donation to support the Family Resource Centers at Cane Run Elementary and William H. Perry Elementary. The funds will be used to assist families served by these centers, consistent with the donor's wishes.
Submitted by: Dr. Alicia Averette
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education accept a $15,000 donation from the Estate of Linda S. Carden, with $7,500 designated for the Family Resource Center at Cane Run Elementary School and $7,500 for the Family Resource Center at William H. Perry Elementary School, and authorize the superintendent to execute necessary documents to accept the gift.
VI.R.4.
Acceptance of Funding from Catholic Charities through the Kentucky Office for Refugees
This grant from Catholic Charities, through the Kentucky Office for Refugees (KOR), in the amount of $841,494.40 with a possible $129,403.14 additional funds obligated by KOR.
JCPS Adult Education will use the funds to provide English Language Training services to eligible participants in the Louisville area.
This English Language Training is federally funded by the Kentucky Office of Refugee.
This agreement aligns with the Vision 2020 (1.1.1, 1.1.5 & 1.1.7) by providing parents and community members with the opportunity to gain English speaking skills needed to become employable contributing members of the community.
Submitted by: Dr. Katy DeFerrari
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education accept funding from Catholic Charities, through the Kentucky Office for Refugees, in the amount of $841,494.40 and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached agreement.
VI.R.5.
Acceptance of Donation and Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Ballard Alumni Association
The purpose of this Memorandum of Agreement with the Ballard Alumni Association is to establish the terms, roles, and responsibilities for accepting an in-kind donation of materials and labor—valued at $193,342—to renovate the theater lighting at the Ballard High School Fine Arts Center. This donation will enhance the school's performing arts facilities and support student learning and artistic opportunities without direct cost to JCPS for the donated materials and labor.
Submitted by: Dr. Nathan Balasubramanian
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education accept an in-kind donation valued at $193,342.00 from the Ballard Alumni Association, approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement, and authorize the Superintendent to sign the same.
VI.S.
Recommendation for Approval of Agreements
VI.S.1.
Recommendation for Approval of Data Privacy Agreement with CaseWorthy, Inc.
CaseWorthy, Inc. provides the Client Track platform that is a required data system used by Kentucky Office of Refugees, a part of Catholic Charities. Catholic Charities provides grant funding to JCPS to help support multilingual learning through JCPS Adult Education and JCPS Office of Multilingual Learners.
The Data Privacy Agreement details the type and limitations of shareable data, its appropriate use, and the responsibilities of each party. Data sharing will begin upon acceptance of this Agreement and will terminate when the services (Exhibit A) terminate. All procedures and processes will be FERPA compliant. Period, scope, and protections are also outlined in the attached Agreement.
Submitted by: Dr. Katy DeFerrari
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Data Privacy Agreement with CaseWorthy, Inc and authorize the superintendent to sign the same.
VI.S.2.
Recommendation for Approval of Educational Partnership Agreement with Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana, Inc.
The purpose of this agreement is to partner with Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana to provide students with educational experiences that promote financial literacy, work readiness, entrepreneurship, and career exploration. Through hands-on learning opportunities and real-world applications, students will develop essential skills in financial decision-making, critical thinking, problem-solving, and personal responsibility. This partnership supports Jefferson County Public Schools’ commitment to preparing students for success in college, careers, and life by connecting classroom learning to practical experiences and future workforce opportunities.
Submitted by Dr. Nathan Balasubramanian
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Educational Partnership Agreement with Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana Inc. and authorize the superintendent to sign the same.
VI.S.3.
Recommendation for Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System for Elizabeth Community and Technical College
The purpose of the attached Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is to establish a collaborative framework between the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), on behalf of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, and Jefferson County Public Schools. The agreement outlines the operational, academic, legal, and financial guidelines for delivering dual credit coursework to high school students so they can simultaneously earn high school and college credit.
This work supports The terms of this partnership agreement follow the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) standards of practice. The agreement also follows the SACS OCS accreditation standards for credentialing adjunct faculty. This agreement applies with the Kentucky Dual Credit (DC) and Work Ready (WR) Scholarship Programs and includes negotiated points outlined in the Postsecondary Partner Institution (PPI) agreement with the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) who manages the Kentucky DC and WR scholarships.
Submitted by: Dr. Katy DeFerrari
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System for Elizabeth Community and Technical College (ECTC) and authorize the superintendent to sign the same.
VI.S.4.
Recommendation for Approval of Agreement with the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE)
Under a $1,500 state grant agreement, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is partnering with Jefferson County’s Teacher Achievement Award winner. In collaboration with KDE’s Division of Communications, the award recipient will author an article for KDE’s flagship publication, Kentucky Teacher, and create digital media content—including a video message or social post—for distribution across official KDE channels.
Submitted by: Dr. Nathan Balasubramanian
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached agreement with the Kentucky Department of Education related to the 2027 Teacher Achievement Award Winner and authorize the superintendent to sign the same.
VI.S.5.
Recommendation for Approval of Facility Rental Agreement with the Kentucky Science Center
This Facility Rental Agreement allows JCPS Athletics to host the Girls Sports Expo in April 2027, at the Kentucky Science Center (KCS). The Girls Sports Expo gives student athletes an opportunity to come together for a field trip to KSC and participate in workshops for goal setting, nutrition, mental health, interview skills, and building healthy relationships. This work supports Vision 2020 strategy 1.1.3 - Provide Equitable Access.
Submitted by: Dr. Katy DeFerrari
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Facility Rental Agreement with the Kentucky Science Center and authorize the superintendent to sign the same.
VI.S.6.
Recommendation for Approval of Agreement with Louisville Gas & Electric Company to Grant Structure Usage
This is an agreement between LG&E and JCPS to affix and install its wireless communications devices on Company Poles and Structures. This agreement is for the Link2Learn Project.
Submitted by: Don Bacon
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Agreement with Louisville Gas & Electric Company and authorize the superintendent to sign the same.
VI.S.7.
Recommendation for Approval of Memorandum of Mutual Understanding for Collaboration with the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections(LMDC)
This agreement outlines a collaborative partnership between JCPS Adult Education and the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections (LMDC) to deliver extended, on-site General Educational Development (GED) instruction for inmates at the Louisville Metro Detention Center.
This work supports and provides GED preparation, assessment, advising, and related educational services to incarcerated individuals housed at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections to support educational attainment, workforce readiness, and successful reentry into the community.
Submitted by: Dr. Katy DeFerrari
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Memorandum of Mutual Understanding for Collaboration with the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections (LMDC) and authorize the superintendent to sign the same.
VI.S.8.
Recommendation for Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Louisville Metro Community Services
The partnership with Louisville Metro Community Services will provide students with access to resources and support services that promote student success, address barriers to learning, and strengthen connections between schools and community-based services. This collaboration supports the District’s commitment to meeting the academic, social, and developmental needs of students while fostering positive outcomes for families and the broader community. The MOU formalizes the partnership to implement the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) and the Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP) within JCPS.
Submitted by: Dr. Nathan Balasubramanian
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding with Louisville Metro Community Services and authorize the superintendent to sign the same.
VI.S.9.
Recommendation for Approval of Facility Encroachment Agreements with Louisville & Indiana Railroad Company
These two Facility Encroachment Agreements with Louisville & Indiana Railroad Company authorize the installation of fiber optic cabling for the Link2Learn Project within the District’s network, as shown in Exhibit A, at the specified railroad location.
Approval of this recommendation will authorize the Louisville & Indiana Railroad Company and Vero to sign the necessary agreements to implement the easement request.
Submitted by: Don Bacon
Attachments
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the two attached Facility Encroachment Agreements and authorize the superintendent to sign the same.
VI.S.10.
Recommendation for Approval of Facility Encroachment Agreements with Norfolk Southern Railway Company
These four Facility Encroachment Agreements with Norfolk Southern Railway Company authorize the installation of fiber optic cabling for the Link2Learn Project within the District’s network, as shown in Exhibit A, at the specified railroad location.
Approval of this recommendation will authorize the Norfolk Southern Railway Company and Vero to sign the necessary agreements to implement the easement request.
Submitted by: Dr. Don Bacon
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached four Facility Encroachment Agreements and authorize the superintendent to sign the same.
VI.S.11.
Recommendation for Approval of Data Privacy Agreement with NCS Pearson, Inc. (Review360/BASC-3 BESS)
NCS Pearson's BESS Mental Health Screener is an assessment for measuring mental health in 6–12th grade students in hopes to better identify students that may be struggling. This will be a renewal of the optional screening where parents can choose to have their child opt out of the screening. Data will be used to help address students’ mental health needs and more effectively connect them with resources in the school and community. Students are screened in school by school mental health teams. The purpose of this renewal agreement is to delineate the operational guidelines for sharing data between NCS Pearson, Inc. and JCPS and define the respective roles and responsibilities of each party. Data sharing will continue upon acceptance of this agreement. All procedures and processes will be FERPA compliant. Period, scope, and protections are also outlined in the attached agreement.
Submitted by: Dr. Alicia Averette
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the Data Privacy Agreement with NCS Pearson, Inc. and authorize the superintendent to sign the same.
VI.S.12.
Recommendation for Approval of Amendment to Data Privacy Agreement with NCS Pearson, Inc. (NNAT3 Assessment)
This amendment replaces Exhibit B (Schedule of Data) of the Data Privacy Agreement approved on June 30, 2026.
All other provisions of the agreement shall remain unchanged.
NCS Pearson, Inc. will provide approved software licenses to Jefferson County PublicSchools (JCPS) for administering the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test 3rd Edition (NNAT3), used for Gifted and Talented General Intellectual Ability identification.
The Data Privacy Agreement details the type and limitations of shareable data, its appropriate use, and the responsibilities of each party. Data sharing will begin upon acceptance of this Agreement and will terminate when the services terminate.
All procedures and processes will be Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) compliant. Period, scope, and protections are also outlined in the attached Agreement.
Submitted: Dr. Marco Muñoz
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood Recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Amendment to Data Privacy Agreement with NCS Pearson, Inc. and authorize the superintendent to sign the same.
VI.S.13.
Recommendation for Approval of Second Amendment to Data Privacy Agreement with Paloma Learning, Inc.
Paloma Learning, Inc. is recommended and sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) as an online parent resource for early literacy tutoring/at-home support, which KDE has made available to returning JCPS Department of Early Literacy schools. Approval of this Second Amendment extends the term of the Data Privacy Agreement through November 2028, ensuring uninterrupted access to these early literacy services while maintaining compliance with all data privacy standards.
Submitted by: Dr. Nathan Balasubramanian
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Second Amendment to the Data Privacy Agreement with Paloma Learning, Inc. and authorize the superintendent to sign the same.
VI.S.14.
Recommendation for Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with the University of Louisville College of Education and Human Development
Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is entering into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) regarding data sharing with the University of Louisville College of Education and Human Development (UofL CEHD) to provide deidentified state assessment data for students of UofL CEHD educators and non-UofL CEHD educators.
The data will provide UofL CEHD information to make data informed decisions and will additionally support UofL CEHD accreditation processes. UofL CEHD is focused on improving JCPS student academic outcomes by graduating educators that are making a positive impact.
There is no cost to JCPS.
Submitted by: Dr. Marco Muñoz
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement regarding data sharing with the University of Louisville College of Education and Human Development and authorize the superintendent to sign the same.
VI.S.15.
Recommendation for Approval of Collaboration Agreement with Western Governors University
The common goal for this Agreement with Western Governors University (WGU) is to encourage JCPS employees to upskill and further their career by pursuing educational opportunities to advance personal goals and the work of the District. Through this collaborative effort, WGU will provide JCPS employees with learning pathways to higher education (degrees, certificates, and credentials).
District employees are eligible to apply for the WGU K-12 Partner Scholarship in the amount of $3,500, which is disbursed in increments of $875 per academic term for up to four (4) terms based on satisfactory academic performance.
Submitted by: Dr. Melvin Brown
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Collaboration Agreement with Western Governors University and authorize the superintendent to sign the same.
VI.S.16.
Recommendation for Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with the Jefferson County Teachers Association to Amend Language in the JCBE/JCTA Agreement (2018-2028)
The attached Memorandum of Agreement amends language in Article 5, Employee Rights, that allows for expansion of Collaborative Leadership Teams (CLT) to have more than six members, maintaining the configuration of equal employees and administration. Additionally, there is a provision to approve a CLT configuration in excess of six members for which the number of employees is greater than the number of administrators.
Submitted by: Dr. Melvin Brown
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Memoranda of Agreement with the Jefferson County Teachers Association and authorize the superintendent to sign the same.
VI.T.
Recommendation for Approval of External Support/Booster Organization
External support/booster organizations are adult/parent organizations established to promote school programs or complement student groups or activities, (i.e., PTA, PTSA, PTO, booster organizations, etc.).
An external support/booster organization's purpose is to promote school programs, student groups, or activities at schools. Although external support/booster organizations work very closely with the District, they are separate legal entities and are responsible for adherence to IRS guidelines and Title IX regulations.
Pursuant to Kentucky Department of Education Accounting Procedures for the Kentucky School Activity Funds Redbook Incorporated by Reference in 702 KAR 3:130, new external support/booster organizations must receive local board approval to establish, lend support, seek assistance, or fundraiser in the name of the district, school, students, or a district or school program.
In addition to each school having a PTA/PTSA/PTO, the External Support/Booster Organizations listed in the attachment request Board approval and have submitted appropriate documentation as required under the External Support/Booster Organizations General Guidelines of the Redbook.
The organizations' officers are solely responsible for ensuring that their group is in compliance with District policies, external support/booster organization guidelines in the Redbook, and state and federal regulations.
This report supports Vision 2020 Strategies 3.1.4 Ensure responsible stewardship of resources and 3.2.1 Engage with families.
This request asks the Board to approve a late submission request for Grace James Academy. Specifically, the Grace James B & C Athletic Booster Club—which supports the school's Basketball and Cheer Teams.
Submitted by: Dr. Nathan Balasubramanian
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve External Support/Booster Organization at Grace James.
VI.U.
Recommendation for Approval to Reinstate School-Based Decision-Making (SBDM) Council Authority at Sanders Elementary School
Sanders Elementary School was previously identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI). As a result, and pursuant to KRS 160.346(8)(b), the authority of their School-based Decision-Making (SBDM) Council was transferred to the Superintendent.
A school's right to establish a council granted under KRS 160.345 may be restored by the local board of education two (2) years after the school exits CSI status (KRS 160.346(15)). This school exited CSI status on October 3, 2024; therefore, they are eligible for reinstatement of SBDM authority after October 3, 2026.
Submitted by: Dr. John Marshall
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education reinstate the authority of the School-Based Decision-Making (SBDM) Council at Sanders Elementary School.
VI.V.
Recommendation for Approval of 2027 Board Meeting Schedule
KRS 160.270 requires a local board of education to hold “at least one (1) regular meeting each month, at a time and place fixed by the board.”
The proposed schedule of meetings for 2027 avoids calendar conflicts including major religious and national holidays, school calendar conflicts, election days, and state and national education conferences, to the degree possible. The proposed schedule takes into account statutory deadlines for the review and approval of the District Annual Draft, Tentative, and Working Budgets.
The proposed schedule has fifteen meeting dates continues to have two types of Regular Meetings – Business Meetings and Work Session Meetings.
- 11 Board Business Meetings (includes Information Items, Action Items, and a Consent Calendar)
- 4 Board Work Session Meetings (includes Work Sessions and a Consent Calendar)
Regular Board Meetings are open to the public and will begin at 6:00 p.m., and be held in the Stewart Auditorium at the VanHoose Education Center, 3332 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40218.
Submitted by: Kevin Brown
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the Regular Board Meeting Schedule for 2027.
VI.W.
Report on 2027 Legislative Priorities
The 2027 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly will convene on January 5, 2027. Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) functions within the statutory framework established by the General Assembly, so the actions of the legislature have a significant impact on the District's ability to carry out its work.
Submitted by: Kevin C. Brown
Attachment
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education receive the attached JCPS 2027 Legislative Priorities as first reading.
VI.X.
Acceptance of Proposed 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 School Calendars for First Reading
The Calendar Committee held meetings on September 30, 2026, and October 14, 2026, to discuss, amend and reach consensus on the proposed 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 School Calendars. The recommendation reflects feedback from various constituent groups.
In accordance with Board Policy 08.3 and KRS 158.070, in order to act on the school calendar, the Board must hold two (2) meetings: 1) one that includes hearing and discussing recommendations from the Superintendent and the calendar committee, and 2) a subsequent meeting that includes adoption of the calendar.
Submitted by: Dr. Melvin Brown
Attachments
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education receive the attached proposed 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 school calendars for first reading.
VI.Y.
Recommendation for Approval of Turnaround Team Forms for Comprehensive Support and Improvement Schools
Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, the Turnaround Team Forms for schools identified as Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) are subject to review and approval by the local board of education as outlined in KRS 160.346 and 703 KAR 5:280.
The attachment includes a link to the list of Turnaround Team Forms for the following CSI schools: Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary, Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle, Dr. William H. Perry Elementary, Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North, Iroquois High, Jacob Elementary, Kennedy Elementary, Lyman T. Johnson Traditional Middle, Maupin Elementary, McFerran Preparatory Academy, Mill Creek Elementary, Stuart Academy, Thomas Jefferson Middle, and Whitney Young at Engelhard Elementary.
Submitted by: Dr. Marco Muñoz
Attachments
Superintendent Brian Yearwood recommends the Board of Education approve the Turnaround Team Forms for the Comprehensive Support and Improvement Schools and authorize the superintendent to sign the same.
VII.
Persons Requesting to Address the Board (If Necessary)
VIII.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn the meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education.
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