ACBOE Regular Monthly Meeting
June 22, 2026 6:00 PM CT (7:00 ET)
Allen County Board of Education  
570 Oliver Street  
Scottsville, KY 42164

I.	Call to Order 
 
I.A. Prayer  
I.B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
I.C. Roll Call  
I.D. Adopt Agenda  

Order #11503 - Motion Passed:  Adopt the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Billy Turner and a second by Mrs. Stacy Coffey.  
Mr. Al Barman             Yes
Mrs. Berlinda Bazzell     Yes
Mr. Brian Celsor          Yes
Mrs. Stacy Coffey         Yes
Mr. Billy Turner          Yes

II. Presentations or Recognitions by the Board  

III. Communications  

IV. Reports or Updates to Board  

IV.A. Principal/School Reports  
IV.A.1. ACPC Report  
IV.A.2. ACIC Report  
IV.A.3. JEBMS Report  
IV.A.4. ACSHS Report  

IV.B. Director Reports  
IV.B.1. Deputy Superintendent - Brian Carter  
IV.B.2. Chief Academic Officer - Melissa Biggerstaff  
IV.B.3. Director of Human Resources & Pupil Personnel - Trey Harper  
IV.B.4. Director of Special Education & Preschool - Heather Harwood  
IV.B.5. Director of Federal Programs/DAC/School Based Health Services - Kim Hawkins  
IV.B.6. Director of Food Service - Robin Herrington  
IV.B.7. Director of Facilities / Maintenance - Kelly Grizzle  
IV.B.8. Director of Transportation - Tommy Doss   

V. CONSENT AGENDA  

Order #11504 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Al Barman and a second by Mrs. Berlinda Bazzell.  
Mr. Al Barman             Yes
Mrs. Berlinda Bazzell     Yes
Mr. Brian Celsor          Yes
Mrs. Stacy Coffey         Yes
Mr. Billy Turner          Yes

V.A. General Administration 

V.A.1. Approval of the Allen County Board of Education Minutes - Regular Working Session Minutes May 21, 2026;
Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes May 21, 2026;
Special Called Meeting - Athletic Facilities Bids, Salary Schedule, SEL Position, Grants - June 5, 2026;
Special Called Meeting - Athletic Facilities Bids - June 11, 2023  

V.A.2. Approve the Pledge of Collateral Agreement & Pledge Inventory Report with South Central Bank effective July 1, 2026  

V.A.3. Approval of FY27 District Funding Assurances  

V.A.4. Approval of the 2026-27 National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Indirect Cost Rate of 12.3%  

V.A.5. Approval of Superintendent travel expenses of $273.48  

V.A.6. Approval of ACPC Fundraisers  

V.A.7. Approval of ACIC Fundraisers  

V.A.8. Approval of JEBMS Fundraisers  

V.A.9. Approval of ACCTC Fundraisers  

V.A.10. Approval of ACSHS Fundraisers  

V.A.10.a. FCCLA: Calendar Girl - October 2026, Bake Sale - August 2026-May 2027;
Class Night & Athletics: Advance Passes/All Sports Passes, August 2026-January 2027,  
IMT (ACCTC): Various Shop Projects - 8/15/26-5/10/27;
SGA: Paint your parking spot - July 2026;
Band Boosters: Variety of Fundraisers - 26-27 School Year;
Culinary Arts: Catered Event, Bake Sale - 26-27 School year;
FFA/Greenhouse: Flowers/Vegetable Sales, arrangements - July 2026-2027;
Automotive: Car Wash - August 15 2026, May 10 2027;
SKILLS USA (ACCTC): Snack Sales, 8/15/26-5/10/27;
The Patriot Shop (ACCTC): Apparel/Spirit Sales, 26/27 School year; Educators Rising: Club Dues, August 2026-May 2027;
FBLA (ACCTC): Sponsorships - Fall 2026, Nothing Bundt Cakes Sales - April 2027;
Construction Shop: Sales of chairs, sheds, boards, etc. - 8/2026-05/2027;
Marketing: Reach and Teach Concert Tour Funding, Snack Sales, Merchandise Sales, Receiving Donations - TBD on date;
DECA: Variety of Fundraisers - August 2026-May 2027;
FFA: County Meats/Beef Jerky Sales - 2026-2027 School Year;
Ag Shop: Shop Projects - 2026-2027 School Year;
Patriot Place School Store: Slushies & Snacks, 26-27 School Year;
ACS Boys Soccer Booster: Variety of Fundraisers - July 2026-June 2027; ACSHS Boys Basketball Fundraiser: ACS Shootout w/ food truck, 6-23-2026  

V.A.11. Approval of Overnight and/or Out of State Trips  
V.A.11.a. ACSHS Out of State - Nashville Auto Diesel College, Nashville TN - 10/16/26 & 03/19/27  
V.A.11.b. ACSHS Overnight: Girls Volleyball - Owensboro Convention Center 8/28-8/29;
Boys Soccer, Soccer Camp - Lexington Kentucky, July 24-26,2026  

V.A.12. Approval of Out of State Trips  

V.B. Curriculum & Instruction  
V.B.1. Grants  
V.B.1.a. Acknowledge Review of Grant Updates Report  
V.B.1.a.1. Approval of Grant Projects: ACS Cares/Behavior/District, ACS Helps - Project Prevent, P3 Innovation Grant, IAL Project: Read2ME  
V.B.1.a.2. Update on grants written, awarded, and in-process to date  
V.B.1.b. Approval of Grant Applications  
V.B.1.b.1. Approval to apply for the US DOJ COPS School Violence Prevention Program Grant  
V.B.1.c. Approval to accept the following grants  
V.B.1.c.1. Approval to accept the KDE Middle School Career Exploration Initiative grant for MS career exploration in the amount of $5,000  

V.C. Operations  
V.C.1. District Financials  
V.C.1.a. Approve Treasurers Report for May 31, 2026 showing a balance of $12,658,911.32.  
V.C.1.b. Approve the payment of current bills for May 2026 in the amount of $453,210.98.  
V.C.1.c. Approve the Balance Sheets for May 31, 2026.  
V.C.1.d. Approve the Monthly Financial Report for May, 2026.  
V.C.1.d.1. ACPC - May 2026 Financial Records  
V.C.1.d.2. ACIC - May 2026 Financial Reports  
V.C.1.d.3. JEBMS - May 2026 Financial Reports  
V.C.1.d.4. AC-SHS Financial Report-May 2026  
V.C.2. Approval of Propane Cost of $1.40 for the 26-27 school year  

V.D. Personnel  
V.D.1. Acknowledge review of monthly Personnel Report 
 
V.D.2. Approval of Leaves of Absence per attached report  

VI. ACTION ITEMS  

VI.A. General Administration  

VI.A.1. Consider/take appropriate action to constrain funds under GASB 54.  

Order #11505 - Motion Passed:  Approve committing $3,528,665.10 of the General Fund balance for the items specified in the attachment. passed with a motion by Mr. Al Barman and a second by Mr. Billy Turner.  
Mr. Al Barman             Yes
Mrs. Berlinda Bazzell     Yes
Mr. Brian Celsor          Yes
Mrs. Stacy Coffey         Yes
Mr. Billy Turner          Yes

VI.A.2. Consider/take appropriate action of the approval of a bond resolution authorizing the issuance of $20,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026, to finance renovations and improvements to Allen County High School athletic facilities; authorize the advertisement and competitive sale of the bonds; and approve all related documents and actions necessary for the sale and issuance of the Series of 2026 Bonds.  

Order #11506 - Motion Passed:  Approve a bond resolution authorizing the issuance of $20,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026, to finance renovations and improvements to Allen County High School athletic facilities; authorize the advertisement and competitive sale of the bonds; and approve all related documents and actions necessary for the sale and issuance of the Series of 2026 Bonds. passed with a motion by Mrs. Berlinda Bazzell and a second by Mrs. Stacy Coffey.  
Mr. Al Barman             Yes
Mrs. Berlinda Bazzell     Yes
Mr. Brian Celsor          Yes
Mrs. Stacy Coffey         Yes
Mr. Billy Turner          Yes

VI.A.3. Consider/take appropriate action to approve the 1st Reading of Policy Changes for the 2026-2027 school year  

Order #11507 - Motion Passed:  Approve the first reading of the updated Polices presented by KSBA and district staff for the 26-27 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Stacy Coffey and a second by Mr. Billy Turner.  
Mr. Al Barman             Yes
Mrs. Berlinda Bazzell     Yes
Mr. Brian Celsor          Yes
Mrs. Stacy Coffey         Yes
Mr. Billy Turner          Yes

VI.A.4. Consider/take appropriate action to rescind board order #11472   

Order #11508 - Motion Passed:  I move that the board rescind board order #11472  passed with a motion by Mrs. Stacy Coffey and a second by Mr. Al Barman.  
Mr. Al Barman             Yes
Mrs. Berlinda Bazzell     Yes
Mr. Brian Celsor          Yes
Mrs. Stacy Coffey         Yes
Mr. Billy Turner          Yes

VI.A.5. Consider/take appropriate action LifeWise Program  

Order #11509 - Motion Passed:  Grant conditional approval for the continued development of a LifeWise pilot program at Allen County Intermediate Center, subject to the conditions outlined in the superintendent's recommendation, including submission of a complete implementation plan meeting all requirements of KRS 158.200 and subsequent review and approval by the Board of Education prior to program implementation. passed with a motion by Mr. Billy Turner and a second by Mr. Al Barman.  
Mr. Al Barman             Yes
Mrs. Berlinda Bazzell     No
Mr. Brian Celsor          Yes
Mrs. Stacy Coffey         Yes
Mr. Billy Turner          Yes

VI.B. Curriculum & Instruction  

VI.B.1. Consider/take appropriate action to approve the MOA with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Education and Labor for the 2026-2027 SY  

Order #11510 - Motion Passed:  Recommend to accept the MOA with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Education and Labor for the 2026-2027 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Al Barman and a second by Mrs. Berlinda Bazzell.  
Mr. Al Barman             Yes
Mrs. Berlinda Bazzell     Yes
Mr. Brian Celsor          Yes
Mrs. Stacy Coffey         Yes
Mr. Billy Turner          Yes

VI.B.2. Consider/take appropriate action to expand Grow Your Own Teacher Apprenticeship Program  

Order #11511 - Motion Passed:  Approve the addition of four Grow Your Own Teacher Apprenticeship positions for Cohort 2, increasing Allen County Schoolsâ€™ participation from four apprentices to eight apprentices, contingent upon available CARE grant reimbursement and district staffing needs. passed with a motion by Mrs. Berlinda Bazzell and a second by Mrs. Stacy Coffey.  
Mr. Al Barman             Yes
Mrs. Berlinda Bazzell     Yes
Mr. Brian Celsor          Yes
Mrs. Stacy Coffey         Yes
Mr. Billy Turner          Yes

VI.C. Operations  

VI.C.1. Consider/take appropriate action on the proposal from Arnold consulting Engineering Services (ACES) for Testing and Special Inspections on the Athletic Facilities Project, BG 25-250.  

Order #11512 - Motion Passed:  Approve the proposal from Arnold consulting Engineering Services (ACES) for Testing and Special Inspections on the Athletic Facilities Project, BG 25-250 not to exceed $65,000. passed with a motion by Mrs. Stacy Coffey and a second by Mr. Billy Turner.  
Mr. Al Barman             Yes
Mrs. Berlinda Bazzell     Yes
Mr. Brian Celsor          Yes
Mrs. Stacy Coffey         Yes
Mr. Billy Turner          Yes

VI.C.2. Consider/take appropriate action on the Capital Funds Request for FY 26  

Order #11513 - Motion Passed:  Approve Capial Funds Request (capital outlay and building fund transfer) in the amount of $461,180 for FY 26. passed with a motion by Mr. Billy Turner and a second by Mrs. Berlinda Bazzell.  
Mr. Al Barman             Yes
Mrs. Berlinda Bazzell     Yes
Mr. Brian Celsor          Yes
Mrs. Stacy Coffey         Yes
Mr. Billy Turner          Yes

VII. Superintendent Report  

VIII. Closed Session  

VIII.A. Consider/take appropriate action to enter into Closed Session per KRS 61.810 (1)(f) for the purpose of discussions or hearings which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee, member, or student without restricting that employee's, member's, or student's right to a public hearing if requested; KRS 61.810 (1)(k) for meetings specified by law to be conducted in private which is pursuant to KRS 156.557 (6)(c) for preliminary discussion relating to the evaluation of the superintendent  

Order #11514 - Motion Passed:  enter into Closed Session per KRS 61.810 (1)(f) for the purpose of discussions or hearings which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee, member, or student without restricting that employee's, member's, or student's right to a public hearing if requested; KRS 61.810 (1)(k) for meetings specified by law to be conducted in private which is pursuant to KRS 156.557 (6)(c) for preliminary discussion relating to the evaluation of the superintendent passed with a motion by Mr. Billy Turner and a second by Mrs. Stacy Coffey.  
Mr. Al Barman             Yes
Mrs. Berlinda Bazzell     Yes
Mr. Brian Celsor          Yes
Mrs. Stacy Coffey         Yes
Mr. Billy Turner          Yes

VIII.B. Adjourn Closed Session  

IX. Action, if any, related to closed session  

X. Adjournment 

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Chairperson

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Superintendent