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Superintendent and board members said Holden and Allen asked that recognition be directed to the first responders who assisted at the scene. The board noted the pair’s long service to the district and to their local community; the meeting transcript states the two combine for 28 years of service on their route. Board members described how students repeatedly asked about the drivers’ welfare and how one of the drivers checked on students at the hospital.

District staff said they have delivered tokens of appreciation — including small cakes — to the ambulance service, first responders and area fire departments involved. The board also thanked Rockcastle Regional Hospital staff for their on-site work. Officials said they have recognized school employees who helped at the scene and have visited students who received hospital care.

The district said testing is underway (administration context was not specified in the transcript) and that staff will continue to support families and employees affected by the incident.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Rockcastle County Schools Board Meeting 5/13/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board spotlighted bus driver Carolyn Holden and monitor Sheila Allen for their service following a recent bus accident that involved 23 students and received community and hospital support; district staff and board members praised first responders and hospital staff.","taxTitle","Rockcastle County, School Boards, Kentucky","taxId",38766,"location","Kentucky","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6060348,"District IT update: fiber work, data-center move and Rock Building next steps outlined",186,2338000,2524000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3291818-893f9833c470aba8f18b5e866549dd54&start=2338&end=2524","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3291818-893f9833c470aba8f18b5e866549dd54/thumbnail_2338000.jpg","/articles/6060348/Kentucky/District-IT-update-fiber-work-data-center-move-and-Rock-Building-next-steps-outlined","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060348-bc6858468073fd58b37982c0a033b29a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168513&Signature=n30Bse39QISRZqIiEb35niMYGfjOF7WsX-24W5XewzpqZLm~Ol7ujZVms5nOsMRvXIl4pkSNCEYbolvwOK-d7EEZRsiB4AzV5iA2~AJLDTMZz~Drmd5qS1YXGBcYyIbu1cF0GCwYSLF-6Bid5mxzu-nPiCIlU8cFRXbPR3ldMNkiZH-FhQynkq~hm~F3zRuVYW8Y9OPtDQXZ6PPLawpjPs0j6H-dhR1jQ9ANG6sdcakTLWtk40-bTc5lPOrSLq2BkM9JykDV7Uso0nbs1gQAGZLhz3RaYov7URdmz0ia8m~FmYnpPzk6V-RqUE42NOvpPZ8IDiiSMs6vQULH1xKiEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District technology staff updated the Rockcastle County Board of Education on steps to move the data center and bring high-speed Internet to a new district building, and staff provided a status update on the Rock Building planning and approvals.

IT staff reported they have applied for what was described in the meeting as \"3 rate funding\" and are awaiting notification. Because the academy building will receive a new roof, district staff said they will prioritize getting Internet service to the building as soon as schools are out rather than waiting for a full data-center relocation. The first leg of fiber will be run from an existing building (identified in the presentation as the Exela Building) to the new building; staff said they have pull-route approvals from Jackson Energy for some pole infrastructure, but are waiting on the vendor (identified as ENA/Silicon) to provide their route information so the vendor can place fiber.

District staff said on-site work to prepare for the move has started and that the cutover to the new systems is still targeted for June, pending receipt of the outstanding routing information. The district also discussed the Rock Building: staff said the local planning/approval meeting is scheduled this month, that they will submit the DFP (design/funding package) to the state for approval and that construction could begin as early as this fall if approvals and design work proceed on schedule.

Board members raised questions about rates and pole access; staff clarified which utility poles will be used and said they expect additional rate notices from the utility.","IT staff said the district has applied for '3 rate' funding, begun work to get Internet to the new academy building and plans a June cutover; the Rock Building planning conference (LPC/DFP) is expected this month and construction could begin this fall pending approvals.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6060355,"Board expands coordinator of district-wide programs role to support instruction and facilities",82,2059000,2141000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3291818-893f9833c470aba8f18b5e866549dd54&start=2059&end=2141","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3291818-893f9833c470aba8f18b5e866549dd54/thumbnail_2059000.jpg","/articles/6060355/Kentucky/Board-expands-coordinator-of-district-wide-programs-role-to-support-instruction-and-facilities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060355-ddf5e424aa83ded382c71844cc6d16f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168513&Signature=CiYdmUTO3ZYFxIcKG0f22vcAV8Kvw338Mw6hy-mqwaHD341u-kDvtFaGHFCSTFoWeICcQFDwdi0DPVy8Ovb9aGgfMOD1idNFBARrydLlYs45lxXRidGbPmPl2YbToMCLg9UVOrCMNi7EssnacvDzrriYa9L5jCi4MfT93b6OEKJi4m1JaXR4zcB8OGAzcfk1hOzpK9oYSfkWcuaRmPHI8oNiffwuEQ-brJI~CwgcLbVDsQGTi804Hgy0jm9eXXUoh9weECh0DP1x-3suQ8U4Y1fFDnZf4uZoCF19slna-nSOp7J0iasQe1DHyRBmIKm1d5t6T1V4MuzfGegK9M1SmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rockcastle County Board of Education approved a revised job description for the district’s coordinator of district-wide programs that expands the position’s responsibilities to support teaching and learning at the middle- and high-school levels and to assist with facilities tasks related to ongoing construction.

Superintendent and staff told the board the change is intended to help support Mr. Thomas, the district’s coordinator of teaching and learning, and Mr. Trent, the facilities director, who is overseeing the middle-school build and other facilities projects. The revised description keeps the position’s existing compliance and federal-program responsibilities — including site-based council coordination, homeless liaison duties and ESS (federal special education) coordination — and adds support for standards-based programming, Perkins programming and coordination with facilities work.

Staff framed the change as a response to an increased workload across facilities and instruction so that district priorities can be met without overburdening current staff. The board approved the updated description by voice vote.","The board approved a revised job description for the coordinator of district-wide programs to add support for middle- and high-school instruction and to assist facilities work tied to the middle-school project, while retaining federal and compliance duties.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6060359,"Board approves monthly financial reports and fidelity bond; auditor contract noted as in fifth year",370,1670000,2040000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3291818-893f9833c470aba8f18b5e866549dd54&start=1670&end=2040","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3291818-893f9833c470aba8f18b5e866549dd54/thumbnail_1670000.jpg","/articles/6060359/Kentucky/Board-approves-monthly-financial-reports-and-fidelity-bond-auditor-contract-noted-as-in-fifth-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060359-329f0cbee9e4c41d8cbe0806a14cbea4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168513&Signature=CGJupnRhpxUUz0ZgVUIXtB1HLsTgacXycXgHB6kpdwR2ukDyH3-pLLPlzKBOS8XwqNSzWabdHE8LkSMvje8xvsrphwY7fc2RnXZxbgnbEdhiJRzJNbmdfpR3QOhJ-3Dy6Vl0AfUV6VhWvV7kHw-rp6nCYOzy1llT1IBGrQrlcbmEWfuL5VU-x6N3gaQOGe8tgCT9Y08ldtxMfEiy5vXOL73gaUqqurLjGLiAYeKEsiSNoQC~iZnR9nPOnjqAjCSHJAu2sP28xGIeVyfe3FY0IIdL~Rxs--8sd5-7TK8GINeL5rJdCELuvsO96082gssg~YZZsKsFQ3cljPOu2FnnIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rockcastle County Board of Education approved the monthly financial reports and renewed the district’s fidelity bond for the 2025–26 year during the meeting.

Finance staff told the board they are finalizing invoices and closeout work for the fiscal year and that the district’s general fund is on track. The presenters said small unforeseen costs have arisen but the district has not needed to use contingency funds to date. Staff said they will present the proposed budget and a deeper financial review at a special call board meeting scheduled for May 27.

Board members discussed the district’s external auditor. Staff reported the current agreement will cover a fifth year of service; there is no state requirement to change auditors and the decision to rebid or renegotiate rests with the board. The staff recommended considering an RFP, renegotiation or rebid in the coming spring.

On the fidelity bond, staff explained that state rules require a bond covering the district employee who handles funds, that Citizens Insurance Agency processed the bond, and that the district will report the bond to KDE (Kentucky Department of Education). The board voted to approve the bond and the financial reports.

Finance staff also clarified that interest earned on construction draws sits in an investment account and must follow state reporting and request requirements; the interest is included as part of the middle-school construction financial structure.","The board approved the district's monthly financial reports and renewal of a state-required fidelity bond, and discussed that the current auditor agreement will complete a fifth year, with plans to consider rebidding or renegotiating next spring.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6060362,"Rockcastle County Board hears middle school construction update; project reported on schedule",210,1400000,1610000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3291818-893f9833c470aba8f18b5e866549dd54&start=1400&end=1610","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3291818-893f9833c470aba8f18b5e866549dd54/thumbnail_1400000.jpg","/articles/6060362/Kentucky/Rockcastle-County-Board-hears-middle-school-construction-update-project-reported-on-schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060362-b96df55f1d059613b4327bbfc37082dc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168513&Signature=agF95uDhiTHJIjRendsB9j1opsPT~6Dax24MFo5mRh-LArItJQKLvTdwZgISh83hXF3AuOoYXDh35bgKaoNAnErGzkiwtDY~mAly-3AskdhVdxv1wH7oL~8LBWl49brEHUkvRM6Wl~TUEN9Qk5k5eAUyL9gvFVz04tdcXcc-0zB6c3I~8QIA9fN2FeyZwgIIPT0KRAF-X0PBMFXf7pkEVd~PmGLxGGY0Hqq9ZK~Lu5HV0jYcNL3vKQoEBS2ENNdLIh7KLXn5ivhv1wIWkeqdcOwpbsG0nc78xCT9vKw-ooybhzdF4xAjyADYPB~KYIQ5fig7fieOj-2YAtVKyWmpng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rockcastle County Board of Education received a construction update on the district’s new middle school during its regular meeting, with staff reporting that major structural work is in place and finishing trades are underway.

Board members were shown recent photos of the site and told that most of the bleachers are installed except for the top two front sections near the concession stand, sidewalks around the track have been poured, and interior mechanical areas are being outfitted. District staff said plumbing work for the kitchen is in place and that water heaters and electrical equipment have arrived and are being installed in the mechanical room that will serve the first phase of the building.

District officials said crews focused early work on the most complex sections — including a two-story classroom area built above the bus loop — so that the remainder of the project would proceed faster once the hard parts are completed. The presenter said mud and site conditions have been a factor but that the schedule remains intact and that crews will continue work over the summer, including installing new gym bleachers and completing the mechanical room.

Board members asked whether the project remains on schedule; staff replied that it is. Officials invited board members and the public to tour the site and said they expect more visible progress month to month.

The update dovetailed with other facilities items the board discussed, including next steps on the Rock Building and roof work at the academy. The district will provide further updates at upcoming meetings.","Board members were shown photos and progress details for the new middle school, with work on bleachers, mechanical systems and site sidewalks described as underway and remaining masonry and finish work planned for summer.","actionData","errors"]

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