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R E C O R D  O F  B O A R D  P R O C E E D I N G S	
(MINUTES)
Jackson, Ky., June 25, 2019
The Breathitt County Board of Education met in the Breathitt High School Library at 5:00 PM, with the following members present:
Attendance Taken at 5:00 PM: 

Present Board Members:   
Ms. Ruschelle Hamilton 
Mr. John Hollan 
Mr. Albert Little 
Mrs. Anna Morris 
Mrs. Rebecca Watkins 
 
Mike Murphy was present via phone. 

 I. Call to Order.  
The regular meeting of the Breathitt County Board of Education was called to order by Chairperson Ruschelle Hamilton at 5:00 PM at the BHS Library.
I.A. Roll Call  
I.B. Pledge of Allegiance/Mission and Vision  
I.C. Review of Commissioner's Approvals  
Superintendent Phillip Watts reported he and Mr. Murphy had discussed and stated that KDE Commissioner approved all previous action taken by the Board of Education. 

I.D. Adopt Agenda  

Order #268 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of adoption of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Anna Morris.  
Ms. Ruschelle Hamilton    Yes
Mr. John Hollan           Yes
Mr. Albert Little         Yes
Mrs. Anna Morris          Yes
Mrs. Rebecca Watkins      Yes

II. Presentations/Reports  
II.A. Student Recognitions  
Superintendent Phillip Watts recognized the 2019 graduating senior class.
II.B. Staff Recognitions  
Superintendent Phillip Watts thanked all the staff and board as well as KDE for working so hard.  
II.C. Reports  
II.C.1. Superintendent Report 
Superintendent Phillip Watts, thanked everyone for all of their hard work and dedication. Mr. Watts discussed his evaluation and the state management audit would be coming up.  Mr. Watts discussed the expectations for students and having grade appropriate assignments. Superintendent Watts discussed the EWalk, working with the principals and activities for students.  Mr. Watts stated in regards to Human Resources he and Chair Ruschelle Hamilton attended a training on Retention and Reduction.  Currently the District is implementing Time and Attendance for the staff. Will continue to work with KDE and raise expectations.  Superintendent Watts discussed the safety aspect and overall safety throughout the school year. An update was provided in regards to the security vestibules and SRO program.  Mrs. Morris and Mr. Little attended the Update on Federal and State Law training located at Fredrick Douglass High school. 

II.C.2. Academic Report/MAP-
Stacey Davidson, Curriculum Coordinator reported that based on the Fall in August there was a decrease in the number of students that scored Novice. Mrs. Davidson reported there was more growth seen in Math. There are more grade level assignments. Mrs. Davidson reported in reading there has been changes with the guided reading and unified phonics program. 
II.C.3. Attendance Report  
DPP Susan Watts presented the attendance report for June. Attendance for the tenth month was at 94.56 percent. BHS had the highest attendance for the month.  Over .75 from last year’s attendance at this time.

III. Student Learning and Support Items Recommended for Approval  
III.A. CONSENT ITEMS  
Order #269 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the consent items listed below passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Anna Morris.  
Ms. Ruschelle Hamilton    Yes
Mr. John Hollan           Yes
Mr. Albert Little         Yes
Mrs. Anna Morris          Yes
Mrs. Rebecca Watkins      Yes

III.A.1. Consider approval of Breathitt Honey Festival using BHS parking lot for the purpose of a Bed Race on 09/01/2019 contingent upon receiving insurance.  
III.A.2. Consider approval of the 2019-2020 MOU with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Community Work Transition Program.  
III.A.3. Consider approval of the Employment Agreement with Kentucky Valley Education Cooperative Reading Recovery Program for 2019-2020 school year.  
III.A.4. Consider approval of the KECSAC MOA for the 2019-2020 school year.  
III.A.5. Consider approval of the School Nutrition Procurement Plan for the 2019-2020 school year, same as last year.  
III.A.6. Consider approval of following food service bids for the 2019-2020 school through KVEC School Nutrition Bids as follows:  
III.A.6.a. Milk - Borden  
III.A.6.b. Beverages - Coca-Cola  
III.A.6.c. Primary food bid with Gordon Food Service as awarded by HPS for 2019-2020.  
III.A.6.d. Bread - Bimbo/Earthgrains Bakery for fresh bread and buns.
  
III.B. DISCUSSION ITEMS  
III.B.1. Consider approval of minutes of previous meetings.  
Order #270 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the minutes of the Special called meeting on June 4, 2019 and Regular called meeting on May 28, 2019 passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins and a second by Mr. Albert Little.  
Ms. Ruschelle Hamilton    Yes
Mr. John Hollan           Yes
Mr. Albert Little         Yes
Mrs. Anna Morris          Yes
Mrs. Rebecca Watkins      Yes

III.B.1.a. June 4, 2019 Special meeting minutes.  
III.B.1.b. May 28, 2019 regular meeting minutes.   
III.B.2. Consider approval of the June bills for payment.  
Order #271 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the June bills for payment passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins and a second by Mrs. Anna Morris.  
Ms. Ruschelle Hamilton    Yes
Mr. John Hollan           Yes
Mr. Albert Little         Yes
Mrs. Anna Morris          Yes
Mrs. Rebecca Watkins      Yes

III.B.3. Consider approval of the May Treasurer's Report.  
Superintendent Phillip Watts present the May Cash Flow and that the contingency could exceed two million. 
Order #272 - Motion Passed:  Based on the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the May Treasurer's Report for passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins.  
Ms. Ruschelle Hamilton    Yes
Mr. John Hollan           Yes
Mr. Albert Little         Yes
Mrs. Anna Morris          Yes
Mrs. Rebecca Watkins      Yes

III.B.4. Consider approval of the School Activity Fund Budgets for the 2019-2020 school year.  
Order #273 - Motion Passed:passed with a motion by Mrs. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.  
Ms. Ruschelle Hamilton    Yes
Mr. John Hollan           Yes
Mr. Albert Little         Yes
Mrs. Anna Morris          Yes
Mrs. Rebecca Watkins      Yes

III.B.5. Consider approval of the 2019-2020 Bond of Depository.  
Order #274 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of the 2019-2020 Bond of Depository passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins.  
Ms. Ruschelle Hamilton    Yes
Mr. John Hollan           Yes
Mr. Albert Little         Yes
Mrs. Anna Morris          Yes
Mrs. Rebecca Watkins      Yes

III.B.6. Consider approval of the first reading of the 2019-2020 Discipline Code Book.  No action required for 1^st Reading
III.B.7. Consider approval of the first reading of the 2019-2020 Employee Handbook and Substitute Teacher Handbook.  
III.B.8. Consider approval of KSBA’s contract for Medicaid Training and Billing services.   No Action required for 1^st Reading. 
Order #275 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of KSBA’s contract for Medicaid Training and Billing services passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Anna Morris.  
Ms. Ruschelle Hamilton    Yes
Mr. John Hollan           Yes
Mr. Albert Little         Yes
Mrs. Anna Morris          Yes
Mrs. Rebecca Watkins      Yes

III.B.9. Consider approval of MOU between AppHarvest and Breathitt High School for 2019-2020 school year.   
Order #276 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of MOU between AppHarvest and Breathitt High School for 2019-2020 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.  
Ms. Ruschelle Hamilton    Yes
Mr. John Hollan           Yes
Mr. Albert Little         Yes
Mrs. Anna Morris          Yes
Mrs. Rebecca Watkins      Yes

III.B.10. Consider approval of bid amount of $4,661.05 with Bubba and Larry's Lawn Care for striping the parking lot and bump stops at Sebastian Elementary.  
Order #277 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of bid amount of $4,661.05 with Bubba and Larry's Lawn Care for striping the parking lot and bump stops at Sebastian Elementary passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins.  
Ms. Ruschelle Hamilton    Yes
Mr. John Hollan           Yes
Mr. Albert Little         Yes
Mrs. Anna Morris          Yes
Mrs. Rebecca Watkins      Yes

III.B.11. Consider approval of bid amount of $3,400.00 with Bubba and Larry's Lawn Care for rubber bump stops at BHS parking lot.  
Order #278 - Motion Passed:  Based upon recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of bid amount of $3,400.00 with Bubba and Larry's Lawn Care at rubber bump stops for BHS parking lot, passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins and a second by Mrs. Anna Morris.  
Ms. Ruschelle Hamilton    Yes
Mr. John Hollan           Yes
Mr. Albert Little         Yes
Mrs. Anna Morris          Yes
Mrs. Rebecca Watkins      Yes

III.B.12. Consider approval of rebidding for painting metal trim and specific outside areas at BHS due to not receiving any bids.  
Order #279 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of rebidding for painting metal trim and specific outside areas at BHS due to not receiving any bids, passed with a motion by Mr. Albert Little and a second by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins.  
Ms. Ruschelle Hamilton    Yes
Mr. John Hollan           Yes
Mr. Albert Little         Yes
Mrs. Anna Morris          Yes
Mrs. Rebecca Watkins      Yes

III.B.13. Consider approval of hiring Central Kentucky Psychological Services  for 2019-2020  not to exceed the amount of  $19,800 per year.  
Order #280 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, of hiring Central Kentucky Psychological Services for 2019-2020 not to exceed the amount of $19,800 per year passed with a motion by Mrs. Anna Morris and a second by Mr. Albert Little.  
Ms. Ruschelle Hamilton    Yes
Mr. John Hollan           Yes
Mr. Albert Little         Yes
Mrs. Anna Morris          Yes
Mrs. Rebecca Watkins      Yes

III.B.14. Consider approval of amending the School Psychologist job description.  
Order #281 - Motion Passed:  Based upon the recommendation of Superintendent Phillip Watts, approval of amending the School Psychologist job description passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins and a second by Mrs. Anna Morris.  
Ms. Ruschelle Hamilton    Yes
Mr. John Hollan           Yes
Mr. Albert Little         Yes
Mrs. Anna Morris          Yes
Mrs. Rebecca Watkins      Yes

IV. Personnel Notifications  
Resignations/Retirements/Terminations/Non-renewals/Suspension/Reductions Danielle Herald, Resignation as Cook/Baker at MRC, Effective June 30, 2019 Arthur Johnson, Resignation due to Retirement as Mechanic, Effective July 31, 2019
Misty McAlarnis, Resignation as Math Teacher and Girls Basketball Coach at BHS, Effective June 6, 2019,Rich McCune, Resignation as FMD Teacher at BHS, Effective June 27, 2019 Carolyn Smith, Resignation due to Retirement as Teacher at LBJ, Effective July 31, 2019,Deana Sword, Resignation as Bus Monitor, Effective June 10, 2019 

Vickie Thorpe, Resignation as Bus Driver, Effective June 30, 2019

Employment/Transfers 
Casey Allen, Assistant Football Coach-7/8 Grade at BHS Betty Collins, Math Teacher at BHS, Effective July 1, 2019 Jonathan Collins, CTE Teacher at BHS, Effective July 1, 2019 Charles Davidson, Principal at BHS, 
Effective July 1, 2019 Rachael Durham, Substitute Teacher, Effective July 1, 2019 Nancy Eversole, Guidance Counselor at HT and MRC, Effective July 1, 2019, Rodney Haddix, Substitute Custodian, Effective June 3, 2019 Penelope Jessup, Chemistry Teacher at BHS, Effective July 1, 2019-Taylor Masters, Agriculture Teacher at BHS, Effective July 1, 2019-Gregory Thorpe, Substitute Custodian, Effective June 3, 2019, Lane Weddle, Substitute Custodian, Effective June 3, 2019

FMLA/Leave Delmer Bryant, May 3-May 31, 2019; June 1-August 5, 2019, Arthur Johnson, June 9-July 31, 2019

V. Informational Items  
V.A. Communication/Sharing (All Present)  
V.B. School Financial Reports  
V.C. School SBDM Reports  
V.D. USDA Food/Commodities closure letter and review information.   

VI. State Management Report and Recommendation  
State Manager Mike Murphy was not present. Superintendent Phillip Watts advised he would discuss tonight’s meeting with State Manager Mike Murphy, to recommend to the Commissioner approval of all action taken here at tonight’s meeting, without reservation. 

VII. Adjournment  
Order #282 - Motion Passed:  There being no further business of the Board, adjournment at 5:32 P.M. passed with a motion by Mr. John Hollan and a second by Mrs. Rebecca Watkins.  
Ms. Ruschelle Hamilton    Yes
Mr. John Hollan           Yes
Mr. Albert Little         Yes
Mrs. Anna Morris          Yes
Mrs. Rebecca Watkins      Yes

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Secretary

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Board Chairperson