Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Ashley Cooper’s organization
Aug 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Somerset Independent School Board Of Education Special Called Board Meeting
The board approved amendments to the fiscal year 2026-2027 coaches' salary schedule, involving adjustments to football and basketball coaching positions and the addition of DECA sponsor roles. Additionally, the board set the general fund tax levy for real and personal property, approved a memorandum of agreement with Morehead State University for teacher candidate clinical practice, and authorized the 2026 Kentucky Incentives for Prevention memorandum of understanding to support student wellness and substance use prevention data collection.
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Somerset Independent School Board of Education Regular Monthly Board Meeting
The board meeting covered several operational and financial matters, including the presentation of technology and data breach updates, review of school-based decision-making minutes and fund reports from various schools, and the approval of personnel actions such as employments, resignations, and retirements. Financial approvals included the monthly financial statement, balance sheet, and current bill payments. Additionally, the board set 2026 property tax rates, awarded a bakery bid for the upcoming school year, amended procedures for nonresident student enrollment, established adult meal prices, approved PTO fundraisers, and authorized various agreements, including dual credit memorandums and fire alarm monitoring services.
Jul 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Somerset Independent School Board of Education Special Called Board Meeting
The board addressed several key items, including the rescission of a previously approved change order for the Meece Middle School renovation project and the subsequent approval of an updated change order reflecting reduced costs. The board also approved the acquisition of property located at 710 East Mt. Vernon Street, as well as a request for the Kentucky Department of Education to conduct a site visit related to this purchase. Additionally, the board approved a preliminary memorandum of understanding supporting the U.S. Department of Education's Promise Neighborhoods Program.
Jul 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Somerset Independent School Board of Education Regular Monthly Board Meeting
The board addressed a comprehensive agenda covering financial, personnel, and policy matters. Significant approvals included the district's financial statements and balance sheets, various independent contractor agreements, and updates to the 2026-2027 employee and discipline handbooks. The board also acted on grant applications, amendments to the coaches' salary schedule, and facility usage agreements. Furthermore, multiple service contracts were authorized, including water treatment, antisemitism research partnerships, drug and alcohol screening, and American Sign Language interpreter services. School-level reports regarding SBDM minutes and funding allocations were received as informational items.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
