Nicholas County School District

The board agenda included student and staff recognition for academic achievements. Key action items involved acknowledging donations, approving final construction documents for the new central office and tennis court projects, declaring equipment surplus, and issuing a request for proposals for banking services. Additionally, the board reviewed the annual wellness report and discussed the Access to Algebra program, various travel requests for school groups, and several facility use requests for athletic and alumni activities.

The board addressed a wide range of administrative and operational matters. These included the approval of various personnel actions, such as resignations, terminations, and new hires, as well as the acceptance of multiple generous donations for school programs. Key project approvals involved design development drawings for the new board office, revised funding and scope for tennis court projects, and the selection of an auditing firm for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the board set the high school graduation date, approved a shortened school day for a student due to medical necessity, accepted a state assistance offer, and ratified various district agreements and evaluation plans. A board member was also appointed to assist with search committee selection procedures.

The meeting included actions related to personnel and administrative processes. Key discussions resulted in the approval to add an Athletic Trainer position to the 2026-2027 Classified Salary Schedule with specified contract terms and salary scale. Furthermore, the Board approved the Nicholas County Public Schools Superintendent Search Timeline and the corresponding Superintendent Search Vacancy Advertisement.

The meeting commenced with a moment of silence, followed by a roll call. Key actions included the approval of the Consent Agenda, which covered personnel actions and the receipt of various financial reports and SBDM minutes from January 2026. The Board acknowledged several generous donations, including monetary gifts for athletics and student support programs, as well as housing assistance for a family who lost their home. Approvals were granted for pay applications related to the Nicholas County High School Athletic Renovation Project and for returning unused portions of Direct Purchase Orders to contingency. The Board approved the Schematic Design for the new Central/Board Office project. Furthermore, the Board approved the School Facilities Construction Commission Offer of Assistance, acknowledged and approved the submission of the 2024-2025 Audited Annual Financial Statement, and approved the renewal of Student Accident Insurance for 2026-2027. The 2026-2027 school calendar was approved, and the Nicholas County Schools Police Department was confirmed for state and federal purposes. The Board rejected one proposal for athletic training services. Approvals were granted for the 2026-2028 Family Resource and Youth Services Center (FRYSC) Assurance Certification and an update to the senior class trip travel request. Finally, the Board accepted the retirement letter of Superintendent Douglas Bechanan, effective June 30, 2026, and resolved to retain the Kentucky School Board Association to conduct the search for a new Superintendent.

The meeting included a moment of silence, roll call, and public comment period. The primary actions taken involved confirming the officers for the Nicholas County School District Finance Corporation, appointing Cheryl Rawlings as Chair, Brenda Mattox as Vice Chair, Doug Bechanan as Secretary, and Tyler Duncan as Treasurer. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.