Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Melinda Barnett’s organization
Oct 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Estill County School Board Regular Meeting
The board approved several key items, including the HVAC replacement project for the middle school, an alternative program setting appeals policy, and updates to the district salary schedule for technology roles. The board also approved a contract for speech services, accepted the FY2027 K offer of assistance for technology, and adopted a government-mandated pricing formula for adult meals. Additionally, the board received updates from school principals regarding recent academic and extracurricular successes and heard from the superintendent on test scores, upcoming grant announcements, and progress updates on the temporary campus construction.
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Estill County Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting addressed several key agenda items, including the first reading of an updated policy regarding personnel rank and experience, the approval of the working budget, and the authorization of a schoolwide fundraiser for the middle school. Additionally, the board approved a shortened school day for an individual student. Several memoranda of agreement were reviewed and approved, covering the KIP survey, a work-based learning program, an independent contractor agreement for occupational therapy services, and a financial literacy partnership. Updates were provided on the progress of the new middle school facility and the potential implementation of an industrial screen-printing business at the high school. The superintendent also announced the upcoming departure of the director of technology.
Sep 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Estill County School Board Special Called Meeting
The board addressed the setting of tax rates for real property, personal property, and motor vehicles, resulting in a slight overall decrease in rates. Furthermore, the board reviewed and approved a tentative budget during a scheduled work session, with the board noting that a comprehensive presentation will be provided during the final budget approval process.
Aug 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Estill County School Board Regular Meeting
The board conducted a regular meeting to address several administrative and operational agenda items. Key discussions included the selection and contract approval of an architect for the district facility planning process and an amendment to an architectural services agreement for student relocation and modular installation. The board also addressed financial matters, including a change in bank signatures, the proposal of the tax rate, and an update to the salary schedule. Additionally, board members authorized revisions to substitute teacher, employee, and coach handbooks, approved out-of-state field trips, and renewed the Head Start program MOA. The superintendent provided updates on the start of the school year, transportation improvements, and the construction plan for the middle school temporary campus.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
