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The superintendent said officials try to make decisions the day before when possible \"to allow parents...to make those decisions,\" but acknowledged some calls must be made the morning of an event when road conditions are uncertain. The superintendent said the district considers transportation logistics for about \"1,900 kids\" when deciding on school closures and that athletic events involve smaller groups and therefore may be allowable when school is canceled.

\"If we can't get a lot of those kids here, then we can't,\" the superintendent said, describing the distinction between main roads (which clear faster) and local back roads that can remain iced and unsafe for several days. The superintendent also noted safety concerns for visitors at home games if parking areas remain icy.

The superintendent said the district will err on the side of safety and that if conditions are unsafe, \"we cancel all things.\" He also told the board that scheduled practices and school would likely be canceled on the upcoming Wednesday given expected conditions and referred parents to contact the board office for more detail.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2/17/2025 Board Meeting: Bath County Board of Education","oneSentenceSummary","The superintendent described the district's criteria for canceling school versus canceling athletic events, citing transportation safety for roughly 1,900 students and the distinction between main roads and back roads.","taxTitle","Bath County, School Boards, Kentucky","taxId",55357,"location","Kentucky","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6679196,"Board approves preliminary March 1 staffing and site-based allocations and routine consent items",1444,1446000,2890000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2343678-6438eeb865e2796e2c7a37f552db6d44&start=1446&end=2890","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2343678-6438eeb865e2796e2c7a37f552db6d44/thumbnail_1446000.jpg","/articles/6679196/Kentucky/Board-approves-preliminary-March-1-staffing-and-site-based-allocations-and-routine-consent-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6679196-4a9c947063bf360276f63eec3287bb39/orig.mp4?Expires=1771098459&Signature=fo4YJNvj9JgMA97sWthtYZvTl8VeUPn57rESrUxytid1LwfnHsO5rhN71NOad4GKrulqkMbkWcZ9IzF9vbqF2DaGfcd~3Gm~~m2ob-UqF-5-djXQPseWXsw8rCr7alhxDBBJxaJrqkWCNOJbbJUKJSZmBFtJa~9448xBPGJ~qGpeVqE2VwPOn85K94STuKktu1e-3AOu9GC2zytuDRWftrA0vRV3kdPLYjFDInRX~6xJGGXG24IFZwDVx1DU1UTtBN6Ct94DDLUXyZoDc~7FpIORA5PaWEjMIle7XCBXtcGOYhprJTF0zmwsf84OrPRQfrVupfdPUqzi5kPjtFgi8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bath County Board of Education on Feb. 17 approved several routine and budget-related items, including preliminary March 1 staffing allocations, site-based decision-making (SBDM) allocations, and the consent agenda covering minutes, financial statements, claims, travel, grants and other routine matters.

On a motion by Carla, seconded by Eric, the board approved consent items labeled a through k on the agenda; the motion carried by voice vote. Item 6(j) authorizes the district to request sealed bids for districtwide copiers and printing, and item 6(k) approves a Memorandum of Agreement with Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG).

Miss Collins presented the preliminary staffing allocations, noting they are preliminary and a final allocation will return in April before the May 1 submission deadline. Preliminary staffing showed only one school with a projected additional need this year while three of the four schools were projected to remain at current staffing levels. Miss Collins said SPA (school program allocation) preliminary amounts decrease in part because average daily attendance as of Sept. 30 decreased slightly; final allocations will be approved later by each SBDM council.

The board approved the tentative March 1 staffing allocations (motion by Carla, second by Kim) and the tentative site-based decision-making allocations (motion by Eric, second by Kim). Members approved the motions by voice vote.

Separately, the board approved personnel actions and fundraisers for district programs after board discussion and a specific motion to approve item 5(a) and 5(b).","The Bath County Board of Education approved preliminary March 1 staffing allocations, site-based decision-making allocations, and routine consent items including sealed-bid authorization for districtwide copiers and a Memorandum of Agreement with Jobs for America’s Graduates.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6679200,"Board approves revised district facility plan to pursue renovation options for middle school",2318,457000,2775000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2343678-6438eeb865e2796e2c7a37f552db6d44&start=457&end=2775","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2343678-6438eeb865e2796e2c7a37f552db6d44/thumbnail_457000.jpg","/articles/6679200/Kentucky/Board-approves-revised-district-facility-plan-to-pursue-renovation-options-for-middle-school","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6679200-bc30487e88467de4df10ee8a69d09254/orig.mp4?Expires=1771098459&Signature=BBw4eUCAtDJAYIhJ1Jw7rOQh7juLxocnjyFsU7iA06znEftyJTqGZb9sRXYuIJb0a9Du0-t-a0NcKt0Zvfjw2V2l4~aWRWAc0N82AqblyMi0P2fZyWTd~FPMOAeaVKU~9bdBTDwcvv8selq8ZL3zltvzsYbR8xZ8QgCIKllHGCfLZj42aowyj3WEg7fMCQEsvIFE6TVpWste2kaaNUGVjV~ZZfHnUZXiovDdKmwAkWZDN30Q8-pOhnm5e8lT-1P8j5Nh~tYJnuCVrbtgjXit9wVHL4hzcb-T99zSShhS6RGZmqsLKCua-3XyUReBeW4MO-FfCH80x3sSsBxu-HRlKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bath County Board of Education on Feb. 17 approved an updated District Facility Plan (DFP) amendment that changes a prior intent to build a new middle school to a plan focused on renovating existing facilities.

A staff member presenting the DFP told the board the packet shows items italicized and crossed out as required for the administrative record. The revised plan lists building sections that qualify for replacement due to age and includes a “shopping list” of discretionary renovation options. The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) planning estimate listed a $10,000,000 figure for anticipated work in the oldest building section; the presenter cautioned that KDE’s number is a square-foot, insurance-replacement estimate, not a firm local construction estimate.

The presenter said KDE applies a cap when districts propose major work: if a new school is estimated at $25,000,000, KDE’s cap for eligible renovation funding would be 80% of that (about $20,000,000). Items exceeding the KDE threshold are listed as Priority 5 discretionary projects and would require local funds rather than restricted state funds. The presenter advised the board that locally identified program areas and major renovations are eligible but could be limited by KDE funding rules.

Board members discussed prioritization and budgeting. One board member noted the district has a $7,000,000 grant (referenced as the grant amount under consideration) and roughly $18,000,000 in bonding capacity in total, which the presenter clarified includes the $7,000,000 grant and leaves about $11.5 million available from bonding. The presenter and construction manager said staff and the design team are working to produce line-item, realistic cost estimates to compare with KDE’s figures and will bring those options to the March meeting.

On a motion by Eric and second by Carla, the board approved sending the revised DFP to KDE so the state can process the change from a new school to renovation scope. The motion passed by voice vote.

Staff told the board they will provide an itemized breakdown of KDE cost estimates and the staff/designer realistic cost estimates at the March meeting to help the board prioritize which renovation items to include in any BG-1 project application.","The board approved an updated District Facility Plan that shifts from planning a new middle school to prioritized renovation options; staff described KDE budgeting caps, estimated replacement-value figures and next steps for detailed cost estimates.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6679203,"Board approves $3,750 credit, hears construction update for Bath County High School",2539,75000,2614000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2343678-6438eeb865e2796e2c7a37f552db6d44&start=75&end=2614","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2343678-6438eeb865e2796e2c7a37f552db6d44/thumbnail_75000.jpg","/articles/6679203/Kentucky/Board-approves-3750-credit-hears-construction-update-for-Bath-County-High-School","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6679203-57a520a8084a5b6b0b91af83374b1c0c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771098459&Signature=mbxfEOlPcgrJRsf3ZBfxWvl2aCbL-vZ00vG45HhG3WiJqUrK8zXykmfhbzYwxKQumtsa8Go-iKIg0GqfqDhcN4euwzfdLi9NNKiryjxU1FKb4dGb4b-ljz82xUwi9hoVYySnmUyiAxJ4qD7mlh5cxCZZTjtXbqKgO04sqphIpLec3KaZ2w-bdmvcYdYNB2J4j1o8~x8KMn5lSwS5UnmJbElBy51OWse6MPYuxgjduyi~KCR4psrywLUUAd9T81Or9DE1nLKb6CcRCqwM~GH-JaVpaarOLmsEqUkT0iDBN1yI~gxZl3Jexui~oROLE-ceUH~eHYdv9LVTe91xbMn6Ng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bath County Board of Education on Feb. 17 approved an owner-requested credit of $3,750 for a rooftop HVAC unit related to the Bath County High School renovation project (BG22-376).

Construction manager David (last name not provided) told the board the credit reflects a decision not to replace one rooftop unit near the gym. A brand-new unit that had already been ordered will be turned over to the district for use elsewhere, David said, and the credit covers the labor and removal work that will not be performed. The board approved the change order motion (PR-28) on a motion by Carla, seconded by Kim; members indicated approval by voice and the motion carried.

David also updated the board on the construction schedule and remaining balances. He said work identified as “phase 9” is scheduled to begin March 1 and includes lobbies, two entrances, restrooms and offices, plus new doors and frames at the former main entrance. He reported remaining balances in project accounts, saying there is “like $230,000” on one project and about $178,000 on another, and that the layback/storm-drainage project is largely complete.

The board discussed that one smaller rooftop mini-split unit will be handed to the district while only one larger unit will be fully replaced. David noted that contingency funding for the high-school project is being drawn down as the work nears completion and that the contractor could not return the brand-new ordered unit, so it will be transferred to the district.

Board members had no further questions before voting to approve the change order credit.

The board also approved related construction paperwork and will receive additional itemized budget and design details at future meetings as project phases progress.","The Bath County Board of Education approved a $3,750 owner-requested credit for a rooftop HVAC unit at Bath County High School and received an update on remaining project contingency and upcoming phase work.","actionData","errors"]

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Superintendent explains criteria for school and athletic cancellations amid winter weather

Board approves preliminary March 1 staffing and site-based allocations and routine consent items

Board approves revised district facility plan to pursue renovation options for middle school

Board approves $3,750 credit, hears construction update for Bath County High School