School Board Agenda & Packet Summary – Boone County Schools – July 9, 2026

Meeting Information

• Public Body: Boone County Schools
• Organization Type: school-district
• Government Body: school-boards
• Meeting Title: Regular Meeting Boone County Board of Education
• Meeting Date: 2026-07-09
• City: Florence
• County: Boone
• State: kentucky
• Meeting Source URL: https://portal.ksba.org/public/Meeting.aspx?PublicAgencyID=16&PublicMeetingID=54903&AgencyTypeID=
• Meeting Listing URL: https://portal.ksba.org/public/Agency.aspx?PublicAgencyID=16
• Public Body Website: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/page/board-of-education
• Meeting Video URL: Not available
• Video Channel URL: https://www.youtube.com/@BooneCountySchoolsVideos

What Community Members Should Know

The July 9, 2026 meeting focuses primarily on beginning the 2026-2027 school year, approving operational agreements, advancing numerous capital improvement projects, updating district governance documents, and completing annual state compliance requirements. The agenda is heavily weighted toward routine approvals that support day-to-day district operations, but several policy and facilities items have broader community significance.

A major action item is approval of the revised 2026-2027 Certified Evaluation Plan for teachers. The district proposes moving to a Continuous Growth Observation Model that replaces scheduled formal observations with six unscheduled classroom visits lasting approximately 10-15 minutes each. The revised professional growth process was developed by a committee composed equally of teachers and administrators, consistent with Kentucky law.

Construction and facility work continues across the district. Status reports show dozens of active projects involving roofs, HVAC systems, lighting, parking lots, fieldhouses, safety improvements, early childhood facilities, and other capital investments. Several projects are nearing closeout while others are beginning construction or moving toward August bid approvals.

The board is also scheduled to review annual policy updates, Kentucky Department of Education funding assurances, numerous educational partnerships with colleges and community organizations, transportation agreements, facility-use contracts, and operational reports covering construction, overtime, energy management, human resources, and workers' compensation.

Major Discussion and Action Items

Certified Evaluation Plan for the 2026-2027 School Year

The board is asked to approve revisions to the district's Certified Evaluation Plan. The proposal transitions Boone County Schools from its transitional evaluation approach to the Continuous Growth Observation Model. Instead of scheduled formal classroom observations, educators would receive six unscheduled observations throughout the school year, each lasting roughly 10 to 15 minutes.

According to the packet, the revisions were developed by a committee consisting of equal representation from teachers and principals or district administrators, satisfying Kentucky statutory requirements. The teacher professional growth plan is also revised to align with the new evaluation approach.

Annual Kentucky Department of Education Funding Assurances

The district must submit annual assurances required for state funding eligibility. These assurances affirm compliance with numerous state and federal education requirements covering fiscal accountability, civil rights protections, student services, procurement, technology planning, school improvement planning, accessibility, audits, federal grant management, privacy protections, and other legal obligations.

Approval allows the superintendent to certify that the district meets these requirements as part of receiving state and federal education funding.

Board Policy and Procedure Updates

The agenda includes both emergency policy adoption and first reading of additional annual policy revisions, along with updates to administrative procedures.

These actions represent the district's regular governance process for incorporating statutory changes, Kentucky School Boards Association recommendations, and district operational updates. Emergency policies may require immediate adoption, while first-reading policies typically return for later consideration before final approval.

District Construction Program

Construction remains one of the district's largest ongoing operational efforts. Active work spans elementary, middle, and high schools throughout Boone County.

Projects include roofing, HVAC improvements, lighting upgrades, fieldhouse construction, greenhouse development, parking lot improvements, fire suppression systems, fire alarms, generators, paving, plumbing upgrades, and early childhood facility development. Some projects are entering construction while others are approaching final payment and closeout.

Community Partnerships and Educational Agreements

The consent agenda contains numerous agreements supporting educational programming.

These include dual-credit partnerships with Eastern Kentucky University, Gateway Community and Technical College, Marshall University, Morehead State University, Northern Kentucky University, and Thomas More University. Additional agreements involve Georgetown College, the University of Kentucky, the University of Cincinnati, internship opportunities, Head Start transportation, youth leadership programming through Brighton Center, and career education through the Enzweiler Building Institute.

Facility Use and Community Access

Numerous facility-use agreements allow schools to serve as community resources.

Organizations scheduled to use district facilities include YMCA programs, Learning Grove, youth football organizations, music programs, athletic organizations, and other community partners. These agreements support after-school programming, athletics, childcare, and community events while establishing terms for facility access.

Graduation and Student Services Agreements

The board is scheduled to consider a license agreement for use of Truist Arena for high school graduations during 2027 and 2028.

Additional agreements include continuation of athletic training services with St. Elizabeth Medical Center and Franklin Covey's Leader in Me program at Steeplechase Elementary.

Financial Matters

The packet includes the Treasurer's Report, bill lists, cash balance information, tax collection comparisons, and fiscal reporting for board review.

Capital spending continues through multiple construction and renovation projects across the district. While many agenda items involve construction approvals or closeout documentation rather than new spending authorizations, the board continues oversight of significant investments in facilities.

The district is also considering:

• Renewal of the Treasurer's fidelity bond for FY2027.
• Adoption of FY2027 indirect cost rates.
• A lease with Nixon Power Services for generator maintenance.
• Declaration of surplus technology equipment.
• Declaration of surplus Cooper High School lacrosse helmets.
• Boone County Business Association membership dues.
• Numerous operational agreements supporting educational programming.

The overtime report indicates districtwide overtime of approximately $605,717 during FY2026, with transportation accounting for the largest share at roughly $453,065. Schools accounted for about $110,380 in FY2026 overtime. June 2026 overtime totaled approximately $22,235 districtwide.

Policies, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Governance

Governance actions focus on annual policy maintenance rather than major structural changes.

Key items include:

• Approval of the revised Certified Evaluation Plan.
• Kentucky Department of Education district funding assurances.
• Emergency board policy updates.
• First reading of annual policy revisions.
• Updates to district administrative procedures.

The evaluation changes directly affect certified instructional staff by changing how classroom observations and professional growth are conducted.

Reports, Presentations, and Informational Updates

The superintendent's report, committee reports, and several operational reports provide ongoing oversight of district performance.

Construction reporting shows projects progressing from planning through closeout across the district. Several projects are expected to return for August approvals, while others are completing punch lists and final payments.

The energy management report is included as a regular operational update.

The overtime analysis provides historical comparisons showing transportation continues to generate the largest overtime expenditures, reflecting the operational demands of bus routes, garage operations, and field trips.

Additional informational reports include human resource actions, workers' compensation claims, and committee reports.

Personnel, Appointments, and Organizational Matters

Personnel-related materials include routine human resource actions, leaves of absence, workers' compensation reporting, and implementation of the revised certified evaluation system.

The packet does not identify major executive personnel changes or board appointments requiring significant public discussion.

Projects, Facilities, Infrastructure, and Operations

Facilities work remains extensive across Boone County Schools.

Highlights include:

• LED lighting upgrades scheduled for 2026 with additional approvals anticipated in August.
• Roofing projects at Camp Ernst Middle, Conner High, Kelly Elementary, New Haven Elementary, Ockerman Middle, and other schools.
• HVAC improvements and controls at multiple campuses.
• Fieldhouse work at Boone County High, Cooper High, and Ryle High.
• Generator integration planning and generator replacement projects.
• Fire alarm and fire suppression improvements.
• Early Childhood Center acquisition and renovation work.
• Greenhouse development projects.
• Parking lot, paving, flooring, and site improvements.

Several projects are nearing completion with final payments pending, while others have recently been awarded and are entering active construction.

Public Hearings and Opportunities for Community Input

The agenda includes an Audience of Citizens period allowing members of the public to address the board.

Packet guidance notes:

• Comments are limited to two minutes.
• Discussion is limited to matters properly before the board.
• Individual employee and student matters will not be discussed because of privacy requirements.
• Meetings are streamed on YouTube.
• Speakers may leave contact information for administrative follow-up.
• Time may not be transferred between speakers.

No separate public hearing is identified in the packet, and no executive session is scheduled.

Community Impact

Students and families may experience improvements from ongoing facility modernization, expanded dual-credit partnerships, continued community programming, updated instructional evaluation practices, and continued investment in school infrastructure.

Employees are directly affected by the revised Certified Evaluation Plan and ongoing personnel actions. Operational departments continue managing significant construction activity while maintaining normal school operations.

Taxpayers benefit from board oversight of capital projects, fiscal reporting, state funding compliance, and operational monitoring through reports on construction, overtime, and financial performance.

Community organizations continue receiving access to school facilities through numerous partnership and facility-use agreements supporting athletics, childcare, youth development, music, and educational programming.

Questions Community Members May Want to Ask

• How will the Continuous Growth Observation Model be evaluated during its first year?
• What outcomes does the district expect from replacing scheduled observations?
• Which construction projects remain on schedule for completion before or during the school year?
• Which major projects are expected to return for August board approval?
• What factors continue to drive transportation overtime costs?
• How is the district measuring energy savings from lighting and HVAC upgrades?
• What benefits do students receive through the expanded dual-credit agreements?
• How are community facility-use agreements balanced with school operational needs?
• What long-term plans remain under development through the District Facility Plan?
• How will the board monitor implementation of the revised evaluation process?

Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps

• July 9, 2026: Board considers consent agenda, evaluation plan, district assurances, and policy updates.
• 2026-2027 School Year: Revised Certified Evaluation Plan would take effect if approved.
• August 2026 Board Meeting: Expected approvals for additional LED upgrade awards, generator integration documents, and construction documents for several major projects.
• 2027 and 2028: Planned use of Truist Arena for district high school graduation ceremonies.
• Throughout Summer and Fall 2026: Multiple construction projects continue with regular progress meetings, punch-list completion, and closeout documentation.

Key Takeaways

• Boone County Schools is preparing operationally for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Teacher evaluations would transition to a Continuous Growth Observation Model.
• Annual KDE funding assurances support continued eligibility for state funding.
• Extensive construction work continues across numerous district facilities.
• Several projects are approaching completion while others are entering construction.
• Transportation remains the district's largest source of overtime expenditures.
• Multiple dual-credit partnerships are scheduled for renewal.
• Community organizations continue using school facilities through formal agreements.
• Graduation planning includes Truist Arena for 2027 and 2028 ceremonies.
• No executive session is scheduled for this meeting.

Official Sources

• Meeting source: https://portal.ksba.org/public/Meeting.aspx?PublicAgencyID=16&PublicMeetingID=54903&AgencyTypeID=
• Meeting listing: https://portal.ksba.org/public/Agency.aspx?PublicAgencyID=16
• Public body website: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/page/board-of-education
• Meeting video: Not available
• Video channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BooneCountySchoolsVideos

About the Public Body

• Name: Boone County Schools
• Organization type: school-district
• Government body: school-boards
• Location: Florence, kentucky
• County: Boone
• Provider: ksba-emeeting

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