Kentucky / School Boards / Clark County
Chief James Hall told the board the district will apply for two Kentucky Office of Homeland Security law-enforcement protection program grants—one to replace expired body armor and another to align firearms with a partner agency—totaling about $50,000; the board approved the resolutions 4–0.
Kentucky / School Boards / Clark County
The board unanimously approved a $5,000 monetary donation to support the 2026 Project Graduation event, which organizers say provides supervised post‑graduation activities and helps keep students safe; Miss Kayla Sizemore was introduced as the staff contact coordinating the event.
Kentucky / School Boards / Clark County
The Clark County Board of Education unanimously approved acceptance of school‑based Health Care Solutions Network grants to fund a fully funded licensed mental‑health professional at GRC and RDC for five years and authorized hiring for the positions, which the presenter said would be fully covered by the grant.
Kentucky / School Boards / Clark County
Allison Hill and district leaders reviewed the Portrait of a Clark County Learner—launched August 2024—outlined the district’s multi‑year rollout (explore/experiment to integrate/implement), and previewed upcoming 'Show Off and Showcase' and 'Voice and Vision' activities to embed competencies in classrooms.
Kentucky / School Boards / Clark County
Staff recommended and the board agreed to solicit bids to determine market interest in the district's FCC-granted educational wireless spectrum after Kentucky Department of Education legal review advised competitive solicitation; the motion passed 5-0.
Kentucky / School Boards / Clark County
After a fleet review, the board voted 5-0 to approve buying 12 buses to replace aging units; staff cited engine hours as a key condition, recent $20,000-per-motor repair costs and plans to finance via the district's bonding capacity.
Kentucky / School Boards / Clark County
The board received a mid-year financial update showing receipts at about 60% and expenses at 44%, accepted an SFCC offer that increases bonding capacity, and approved a conservative draft budget for 2026-27 noting uncertainty from pending legislation; the board voted 5-0 on the draft.
Kentucky / School Boards / Clark County
Staff reported the Flight Academy, funded by a 21st Century Learning grant, extends the school day by two hours at four elementary schools with transportation and meals; iReady mid-year results presented show reductions in the number of students multiple grade levels behind in reading and math.
Kentucky / School Boards / Clark County
The Clark County school board approved construction documents for RD Campbell Junior High School (BG 26108), clearing the way for HVAC replacement, window and ceiling work, door/hardware upgrades and alternate bid items. The board voted 5-0 to approve the documents and staff will send drawings to Codell for bidding.
Kentucky / School Boards / Clark County
The Clark County Board of Education on Jan. 20 unanimously approved a conservative draft budget for 2026–27, several construction closeouts and documents, and the purchase of 12 replacement buses; the board also authorized soliciting bids for the district's educational broadband spectrum.