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At the meeting the board approved final special inspection services related to the Bath County High School HVAC renovation (BG22-376) and approved asbestos core sample evaluation for the Bath County Middle School roof. The board also approved a plumbing/piping scoping service from Pipe Eyes LLC for the Bath County Middle School renovation (BG25-O84); project staff told the board the scoping service would cost $13,801.50.

The work discussed and approved is intended to clarify existing conditions and limit change orders during construction. Project staff described three distinct items: (1) final special inspections and testing tied to asphalt, steel and foundation work at the high school, which the presenter said represent the last billings for work already completed under the contract; (2) asbestos core sampling and additional abatement surveying to check attic and roof areas not inspected during the initial survey; and (3) camera-based sanitary and storm-line scoping at the middle school to confirm whether pipes are intact or collapsed before bids are issued.

Board members were told an asbestos vendor, Air Source Technology, requested $1,480 for additional abatement surveying after staff discovered the initial survey had not accessed two attic spaces (the gym attic and a vaulted shingle-roof area) and had not performed roof cores. Project staff said the additional asbestos testing would document whether materials require encapsulation or removal and would inform whether more expensive demolition down to the deck is needed.

On sewer and storm infrastructure, staff explained the $13,801.50 camera-and-scope service would record internal conditions and produce linear feet estimates for sanitary and storm lines so bidders can price accurately. Staff said the district’s original budget included contingency for additional services and that, because some initial budgets had been conservative, approving the scoping service would not necessarily increase the project’s net budget; it would reduce the risk of costly change orders once slabs are opened.

Project staff also reviewed punch-list items at the high school, including rooftop HVAC adjustments, replacement of a one-door glass unit and a vinyl graphic in the gym lobby whose printed color did not match the district’s standard. Staff said the vinyl panels would need to be removed and reprinted if the supplier printed the wrong color; the district’s one-year walk-through for that building is in December and a partial closeout walk-through is planned in October to document warranty items.

Board action taken (motions and approvals): the board approved the final special inspection services for BG22-376; approved asbestos core sampling for the Bath County Middle School roof; and approved the plumbing/piping scoping service from Pipe Eyes LLC (BG25-O84). Each motion carried on voice vote.

What was not decided: staff and board discussed an Air Source Technology request for additional abatement testing ($1,480) and the vinyl graphic replacement, but the transcript does not record a separate, final board vote adopting or rejecting the $1,480 abatement request during the regular meeting period.

Why it matters: the inspections and sampling approved this month are intended to reduce change-order risk, confirm whether asbestos abatement is required, and document underground piping conditions before bidders submit firm prices. That clarity can affect contractor bids, project timelines and whether more intrusive (and costly) demolition is required.

Next steps and notes: project staff said they will proceed with the approved inspections and sampling, confirm warranty items during the scheduled walk-throughs and follow up with the board about any additional findings that affect scope or budget.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","8/25/2025 Board Meeting: Bath County Board of Education","oneSentenceSummary","The Bath County Board of Education on Aug. 25 approved final special inspection services for the Bath County High School HVAC renovation, authorized asbestos core sampling for the Bath County Middle School roof and approved a plumbing/piping scoping service from Pipe Eyes LLC for the middle school renovation.","taxTitle","Bath County, School Boards, Kentucky","taxId",55357,"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},6483551,"Bath County Schools to switch web filter to GoGuardian, tighten device purchases and remove old student PII",258,947000,1205000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681217-fa752234e0d67f0638ed2525548940ba&start=947&end=1205","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681217-fa752234e0d67f0638ed2525548940ba/thumbnail_947000.jpg","/articles/6483551/Kentucky/Bath-County-Schools-to-switch-web-filter-to-GoGuardian-tighten-device-purchases-and-remove-old-student-PII","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483551-6348fd508735b677c8baf4c160083f49/orig.mp4?Expires=1774822455&Signature=aqTu7vjvtuVPX9G4U9NdZ9XWXJzIU7FEOxmu0pKhcjAvDm~9LlkexPXCNjNE-bIz3GmrShWnNh9QLSBPekbP~QQI1BdM0WDNnXBWe52ESi~nJOZjcaG0fAw7JjrO6fRSiCylDP9q41cCj4fvfxqC6~C0acNNHoofOVOTYZUz8CEXKd4KEAMSnpbXoveyFrTxdqR1eRzmH-eVxIGsXteeipssQYFgU2h6jscAYyMe6zJPtMWUnsM2DEhrxbiS7K8zEnt7JGH5sC8rFraAJZIplc6xKAttOtRJPbeqKU0TlVuZ0d3JwJDn8BzBHOkis--qCUwBvOLM2FTMxc-leeVPKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bath County Schools’ technology staff reported Aug. 25 that the district has implemented a new state-adopted web-filtering system, tightened device purchasing rules for district-managed accounts and plans to remove aged personally identifiable information from student records.

Dr. Griffith presented the annual cybersecurity report required by the Kentucky Department of Education and said the district has moved from Lightspeed to GoGuardian after the state bid process. He said the district already deployed GoGuardian but continues to work through configuration issues.

Dr. Griffith said the district on Jan. 1 implemented a rule that no new district funds be spent on devices that are not Google-compliant for district-managed accounts. That policy is intended to ensure the district can deploy security and monitoring tools (such as GoGuardian) and reduce the risk that noncompliant devices would bypass district protections. He said existing Apple or Kindle devices in the district will be phased out as they reach end of life.

Dr. Griffith also said the district will use a security tool to remove personally identifiable information (PII) from older Infinite Campus accounts, with that cleanup expected in the next three to five weeks. He framed the step as a state-driven requirement to reduce the risk of exposed data for graduates and historical accounts.

No board action was required or taken on the cybersecurity report at the meeting.","Dr. Griffith told the board the district has deployed GoGuardian as the state-selected web filter, will phase out non-Google devices for district-managed accounts and plans to remove old personally identifiable student information from Infinite Campus in the coming weeks.",{"_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},6483556,"Bath County School Board adopts 4% tax increase; sets real/property rate at 63.4¢ and motor vehicle rate at 46.4¢",2927,1511000,4438000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5681217-fa752234e0d67f0638ed2525548940ba&start=1511&end=4438","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5681217-fa752234e0d67f0638ed2525548940ba/thumbnail_1511000.jpg","/articles/6483556/Kentucky/Bath-County-School-Board-adopts-4-tax-increase-sets-realproperty-rate-at-634-and-motor-vehicle-rate-at-464","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483556-a948cea1169ab8d228d9d5c02997adbc/orig.mp4?Expires=1774822455&Signature=kAJc0S4QPhnxzoxUO5EWEWcgLR-sxxa9X3vo~WwP7QGY7ZBs3qALY4lTmZCmdwe~220BDjFuzddKV74~PgZqy5Fc7zum6WGUVA7vImBxjnkj3BdT8bXHEX2v6VqgQzDxZsEtK7EZNOqzgS8xf3wjWwwxvVqmDmISLsOF8OXPwfGMhQdH-NTX9Gg~p4d9JnXUdfqOWcxP2G5V3wAfjKOTCTdWcsrmE2APMIybA4J7tNBismlN2~gWf21OjxKG8AO7TxMP-LgYTdtbgkqRrcUby1SqNWsB2UYmUZ8D02bY3Gbb1R0~r-L2bZ0wq60~CCfK4idf2Xo-RV28GKwc28e7Cw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bath County Board of Education voted Aug. 25 to adopt the 2025–26 tax rates that set the real and personal property rate at 63.4¢ per $100 of assessed value (a 4% increase) and the motor vehicle rate at 46.4¢. Both motions carried on voice votes.

Finance staff presented several options, including the compensating rate (61¢) and a 4% increase (63.4¢). The presenter said the district’s current property tax rate is 60.7¢ and showed estimated revenue for each option and the likely effect on an average property assessment. The staff presentation noted that increasing the rate by 4% would generate roughly an additional $151,000 for general district purposes above the compensating rate.

During discussion board members and staff described tight district finances, noting recent losses and uncertainty in federal and program funding. The presenter said Bath County had absorbed multiple funding hits this year including a loss of CTE funding (about $100,000) and expected reductions in Title II and Title IV next year. One board member urged caution about raising taxes, saying the community had previously voted down similar proposals; other members said raising the rate was one of the few immediate ways the board could increase revenue and avoid program cuts.

The board approved the tax-rate motions following standard motion/second procedure. The motion to adopt the real and personal property rate of 63.4¢ was made by Carla and seconded by Eric; the motor vehicle rate motion was made by Carla and seconded by Eric. Both motions carried on voice votes.

Why it matters: the adopted rates will appear on tax bills next year and affect district revenue available for payroll, instructional programs and capital needs. Board members said the district’s fund balance and continuing reductions in federal funding made additional local revenue necessary to avoid cutting instructional support.

What the record shows: the transcript records revenue examples for an assessed value of $50,000 and staff statements about a roughly $13.50 annual increase for a $50,000 property at the 4% option. The transcript also records discussion that some previously proposed local options (nickel tax) had been turned down by voters in past years.

Next steps: district staff will publish the adopted rates and follow state advertising requirements as required for rates above the compensating threshold.","The Bath County Board of Education voted unanimously Aug. 25 to adopt a 63.4¢ tax rate on real and personal property (a 4% increase over the compensating rate) and to keep the motor vehicle tax rate at 46.4¢. Board members and staff debated budget pressures including lost federal funding and program cuts.","actionData","errors"]

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