The Estill County School Board convened on May 15, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, including out-of-state trips, updates to police department policies, and food service requirements.

The meeting began with a proposal for approval of two out-of-state trips: the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Conference in Anaheim, California, and the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida. Board members expressed pride in the students' achievements, noting the importance of providing such opportunities. A motion to approve the trips was made by Sharon Whitaker and seconded by Shield Samples. The board voted unanimously in favor, allowing the trips to proceed.

Next, the board reviewed updates to the Estill County School District Police Department policies. These updates are necessary to secure state funding of up to $4,000 per year for the district's police officers. The policies were required to align with state guidelines, and the board discussed the importance of these updates for maintaining funding. A motion for approval was made by Tammy Hardy and seconded by Sheila Samples. The board voted 4-0 in favor of the policy updates.

The meeting then moved on to the consideration of food service requirements, with Mr. Brock set to provide further details. However, the discussion on this topic was not included in the provided transcript.

In summary, the Estill County School Board successfully approved out-of-state trips for students and updated police department policies, ensuring continued support for both student activities and school safety initiatives. Further discussions on food service requirements are anticipated in future meetings.