Board confirms new hires, E‑rate funding and summer food-service numbers

The Rockcastle County Board of Education reviewed personnel actions, learned the district received two E‑rate awards and heard an update on summer meal distribution that district staff said served roughly 600 people each week.

New personnel: the superintendent introduced several recent hires and role changes. Presentations welcomed Mr. Bustle (new instructional role at middle/high school), a new director of special education (name given as Miss Kayla, third day on the job) and new HR staff member Savannah. The superintendent also introduced Tom Greer as the new assistant principal at the high school. The superintendent said interviews for additional vacancies (two certified positions at Rockcastle County Middle School and an assistant director of special education position) were planned.

E‑rate funding: district staff reported two E‑rate projects were recently funded to support network infrastructure. The superintendent and staff said the awards will support a new network and associated hardware.

Food service and community support: the superintendent and board praised the food-service team and volunteers for summer meal distribution. Staff reported weekly meal counts near 600 and described distribution logistics; the superintendent said the program provided five days’ worth of breakfast and lunch items and noted the program relied on volunteers and partner organizations.

Why it matters: personnel changes affect classroom and special‑education operations ahead of the school year; E‑rate awards fund infrastructure; and the meal program supports families during the summer.

Ending: board members thanked staff and volunteers. The superintendent urged that community members inform the district if homebound families need delivery assistance.