Campbell County Board of Education approves amended calendar, school fees and construction actions

A majority of the Campbell County Board of Education’s actions on March 16, 2026, focused on the district calendar, fees and facility projects. Meeting in Alexandria, the board unanimously approved an amended 2025–26 school calendar and set graduation for the Class of 2026, approved the proposed 2026–27 school fees and advanced two capital project items, among other routine business.

The board voted on a series of numbered motions. The meeting opened with approval of the agenda (motion 26-15 by Tyler Owen, second by Phil Griffin), which carried unanimously (Schultz-Yes; Fender-Yes; Griffin-Yes; Kuhel-Yes; Owen-Yes). Superintendent Dr. Shelli Wilson then recommended the amended 2025–26 calendar and the board approved it (motion 26-16 by Owen, second by Griffin). The board also approved the 2026–27 school fees as presented (motion 26-17 by Owen, second by Tamara Kuhel).

On facilities and procurement, the board awarded the base bid for BG #26-247 (Campbell Ridge Elementary School — paving) to Riegler Blacktop, declined the alternate and approved a revised BG‑1 form (motion 26-18 by Kimber Fender, second by Tamara Kuhel). The board also approved the Developmental Design and BG‑3 for BG #25-279, Campbell County Middle School additions and renovations (motion 26-19 by Tamara Kuhel, second by Kimber Fender). All votes on these items were recorded as unanimous: Schultz-Yes; Fender-Yes; Griffin-Yes; Kuhel-Yes; Owen-Yes.

The consent agenda (motion 26-20 by Owen, second by Griffin) bundled routine and administrative items including the February 17, 2026 regular meeting minutes; listed general and ACH fund warrants; the treasurer’s report; leave-of-absence notifications for multiple employees; personnel hires, resignations and substitute appointments; BG‑4 items for projects including Reiley Elementary reroof and CCHS auditorium lighting; and a Maxim Healthcare Service Agreement. Several individual personnel items were listed in the record, including resignations (for example, Nicollette Haire and Karli Kellinghaus) and hires (for example, Holly Reynolds as a food service assistant). Where specific dates or amounts were not provided in the record, the minutes list those items as presented without further detail.

There were no recorded public comments during the minutes excerpt and no prolonged debate on the action items. The meeting’s presentations included a school program titled “Our Stars” featuring student recognitions across music, athletics and career-technical competitions.

With no further business, the board voted to adjourn (motion 26-21 by Kimber Fender, second by Tamara Kuhel). The meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.