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Board leaders and members debated whether the legislative committee should be classified as standing or ad hoc. Supporters of a standing committee argued the work of legislative monitoring and engagement is ongoing and recommended meeting monthly or every other month to stay ahead of the legislative cycle. Others favored the flexibility of an ad hoc approach so the committee could meet more frequently only during active periods and align schedules with state legislators.

After discussion the board amended the motion: the legislative committee will be a standing committee with its schedule to be determined by the committee chair and cochair (the superintendent or a designee and a board member). The amended motion passed 4-0.

Board members said the new committee structure also clarifies cochair roles so board members have a clearer role in agenda creation and encourages better board involvement in committee work. The revisions create or refine committee responsibilities and add a student and staff experiences committee to focus on retention, employee satisfaction and related topics; staff reported the district conducted approximately 259 \"stay interviews\" and that the new committee would examine that data and related workforce concerns.

Members emphasized committees are open to the public and that chairs and staff should publicize meeting times. The board asked staff and committee chairs to set an operational cadence and to report back on meeting schedules and outreach.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Boone County School Board Meeting For July 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Boone County Schools board voted to adopt revised committee structure and added the legislative committee as a standing committee, agreeing to a cochair model and flexible scheduling for meetings to accommodate legislators and stakeholders.","taxTitle","Boone County, School Boards, Kentucky","taxId",13125,"location","Kentucky","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6519452,"Boone County Schools unveils searchable K–12 curriculum portal under SB1 consultation",66,699000,765000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5357296-b4e5342ccaed241186c7465bcc397e25&start=699&end=765","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5357296-b4e5342ccaed241186c7465bcc397e25/thumbnail_699000.jpg","/articles/6519452/Kentucky/Boone-County-Schools-unveils-searchable-K12-curriculum-portal-under-SB1-consultation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519452-943acc43951349aeb74d436ab45fc050/orig.mp4?Expires=1770961967&Signature=f9WCZ98Mh41pD1kw6WuBTg1hn9cR90JmhpLmcSvgxJb9EVPyCRmgWgIsbevMecFUE8XrvRRz1C27XKWKfE0D14jRkk5TmFAk4E6g7TSVFiECNT7RYIXUeIegTjT68CBUe0VvjAFbwA0nnTcX9RZCsBJ-fJJYPa2Aisoqw-iR-KHbZXH-amY0dUNRZh3B-L6-qbEUhn9lIuo0lc-2eG~jIj6hc7RByvKCgaXY2H2xm6kWPwXgGsSDxu0ZB6d~9WIzMUAzj2ALV2x-9AdrXXqCCStc64Wel4HsNibQtlViuAakPSu4xzNQeEub8uxcKJe~c6OGMw9rfjn5FzWPt1wGNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Hauswald told the Boone County Schools Board of Education the district has published a new, searchable K–12 curriculum portal to comply with Senate Bill 1 requirements for curriculum selection and public consultation.

Assistant/Director Jim (presenter name listed as Jim in the meeting) explained the portal consolidates elementary and secondary curriculum into a single, searchable format. \"It is now public. This is a new format that we're using for elementary and secondary. Last year, secondary used this format. We decided to really streamline it to be K–12. It is searchable,\" Jim said.

Staff said the district consulted site-based councils through principals and opened the curriculum for public comment for two weeks in April. Superintendent Dr. Dottweiler and other leaders credited technology and curriculum staff — including Julie and Tracy — for building the searchable format and asked board members to review the materials and raise questions over the coming weeks.

Board members noted community feedback was largely positive and that some parents raised concerns about the amount of technology used in classroom instruction. The superintendent said those concerns were expected and will be addressed through follow-up conversations with parents and staff.

No board vote was required for the curriculum presentation; staff said the portal fulfills the consultation and public-notice obligations under SB1 and will remain available online for review.","Superintendent told the board the district has published a searchable K–12 curriculum tool to meet SB1 consultation requirements; staff said principals and site-based councils were consulted and the district held a two-week public comment period in April.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6519457,"Boone County Schools board approves evaluation plan, assurances, conduct code and consent items; treasurer reports cash decline",306,881000,1187000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5357296-b4e5342ccaed241186c7465bcc397e25&start=881&end=1187","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5357296-b4e5342ccaed241186c7465bcc397e25/thumbnail_881000.jpg","/articles/6519457/Kentucky/Boone-County-Schools-board-approves-evaluation-plan-assurances-conduct-code-and-consent-items-treasurer-reports-cash-decline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519457-68946ffb4a0d840a83d13d6db17e284e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770961967&Signature=FD~LGUnWGCVz-l6kvoCBDbRcqHy~rZwxmQeJNmBJrYeRyYtKM6AVVF0DYKQxmXPala2vOP5zs13dX6i0cWMSQvbH7N1HJZGvlL5X5fleFyROj6xAxYL4~a23ptXgVJRTOmWPd35xp83JeTa-m6P1Dn5w1sZqTwsbCqz-XInszwYG4Cp9GLJNjCTimbYn39PmqAaZP7NCh7KftfOfEZaGrf94Y3ee6u5hdcN7DoJClQI6yARg~K0g0JxMq4uiBzh4cZl6wVNRXF4RkEJzj4P1uqPYRgQTpU~mCU-exqoOg~JSVm2usS0MYxu2l-sQahVbWmY0XwPoXPw83gpzoytvww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boone County Schools Board of Education approved a slate of recommended actions and received routine financial reporting at the meeting.

Treasurer Katie Noonan reported the district began June with an adjusted cash balance of $68,381,425, recorded total receipts of $7,500,000, total expenditures of $28,100,000 and an ending cash balance of $47,812,656. The treasurer noted a net cash decrease for the month of $20,568,770, carryover outstanding purchase orders of $3,800,000 and $265,000 in layback funds used to reduce general-fund salary costs. No further funding breakdowns beyond those figures were provided during the public discussion.

The board unanimously approved the following recommended action items (all votes 4-0 unless noted): certified evaluation plan for Boone County Schools for the 2025–26 school year; the Kentucky Department of Education District Assurances for 2025–26; the district code of acceptable behavior and discipline (code of conduct) for 2025–26; a set of annual board policy updates approved as emergency readings; and the consent agenda items A through MM (consent items included routine personnel, contracts and other administrative approvals). Many additional policy numbers were posted for first reading or informational review; those first readings required no board action at the meeting.

Board members noted a recent two-week public comment period for curriculum selection required by Senate Bill 1 and that staff had consulted site-based councils. The superintendent and staff emphasized the work required to post and update many policies under KDE timelines.

Votes at a glance:
- Consent agenda (items A–MM): approved 4-0 (motion by Miss Young; second not specified in the record).
- Certified evaluation plan (2025–26): approved 4-0.
- Kentucky Department of Education District Assurances (2025–26): approved 4-0.
- District code of acceptable behavior and discipline (Code of Conduct 2025–26): approved 4-0.
- Annual board policy updates (emergency readings listed by number during meeting): approved 4-0.
- First readings of numerous policy numbers: informational only (no vote).

Board actions requiring follow-up include standard implementation steps for the approved policies and the superintendent’s direction to continue communication and community input where required by law. The board recorded unanimous approval on the formal motions presented during the meeting.","At its regular meeting the Boone County Schools board approved multiple recommended actions — including the certified evaluation plan, KDE district assurances, a code of conduct and several emergency policy updates — and received a treasurer's report showing a cash balance decline for June.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6519462,"Boone County Schools approves purchase of former Kroger building for early-childhood site",242,1855000,2097000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5357296-b4e5342ccaed241186c7465bcc397e25&start=1855&end=2097","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5357296-b4e5342ccaed241186c7465bcc397e25/thumbnail_1855000.jpg","/articles/6519462/Kentucky/Boone-County-Schools-approves-purchase-of-former-Kroger-building-for-early-childhood-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519462-f025f4c3266e4174bcc4a9efdcd1633b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770961967&Signature=TIrziruAA~2Ztti77AZKFgpIT8rSz7MNqVUYOyZ2BeHOSkKet82sKHmRoJxYIWVRLPNCgqoe1AEq-dWR3eFcO7K9BhadN9-RA25wEb3b5iniE1KioFCunTZOySf2NMMi8zpakh0tIMvCBo4oTniY-Gxzi3GhWcNtrcNLwLWQ9kYyv2a7VptV-9~j8cDm1wwubxwYcjiRgR1fZvQzQ3TQ9Sckz3rMeBX9-ffyfrdV6hc2YacW48ZMTon9YOMZs32vlnBPRj24R-nUaDGO9PoS4DaWAJGY-cLPiMMrMogtpbEjkhXaVBpxJdA0W5SnCoEuZg1gBqWVAgITFvebyWYoZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boone County Schools Board of Education voted 4-0 to approve additional documentation for the purchase and sale agreement for 8775 U.S. Highway 42 in Union, the former Kroger building.

The district’s superintendent explained the property will be developed over a two-year construction timeline and is expected to be operational for the 2027–28 school year. “This is the final agreement to purchase the building, but there is a two-year construction timeline. I’ve been promised that it will be operational for the 2027–28 school year,” Superintendent Dr. Hauswald said.

Board members and staff said the building is intended to provide a central location for preschool and related early-childhood services countywide. Chairman Parks said Boone County has chosen to invest locally in early-childhood education and thanked the City of Union and Kroger for cooperation during negotiations. “This is one of the first large steps that our county and our citizens have chosen to move forward with to invest in what most of us would agree is the largest return on investment, early childhood education,” Chairman Parks said.

Staff clarified the building is listed on the current District Facilities Plan (DFP) with a temporary capacity figure of 300 students; the district intends to amend the DFP after the next planning cycle to increase the planned capacity to about 520 students. Dr. Hauswald said that change will occur through the district facilities planning process and is not automatic under the current DFP. He also noted parts of the facility may be usable before full build-out, but that full operations are contingent on the construction timeline.

The board’s motion to approve the additional documentation passed unanimously. Board members thanked district staff, city officials and Kroger for their roles in negotiations and noted the purchase follows about a year of work to secure a permanent early-childhood facility.

Clarifying details from the meeting: the purchase-related documents were described as the final agreement to acquire the property; the contract assumes a two-year construction timeline; the district expects the site to serve preschool and additional early-childhood services; current DFP capacity is recorded as 300 and will be amended later to a planned maximum near 520; exact funding sources for acquisition and construction were not specified during the discussion.

The board did not set a construction start date in the public discussion and identified additional steps — including DFP amendment and construction scheduling — that will follow the purchase approval. Questions about specific funding breakdowns and interim uses were left to staff for follow-up.","The Boone County Schools board approved additional documentation to finalize purchase of 8775 U.S. Highway 42 in Union — the former Kroger building — and discussed timelines, capacity and next steps for converting it to an early-childhood and preschool facility.","actionData","errors"]

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