Kentucky / School Boards / Muhlenberg County
Superintendent Contessa submitted a written notice of intent to retire effective Dec. 1, 2026; the board accepted the letter, voted to permit an early hire to allow overlap and training, and approved an in-house superintendent selection process led by board designee Bridget Wells.
Kentucky / School Boards / Muhlenberg County
Architects presented design-development documents for the Muhlenberg County High School auxiliary gym and a schematic for an early childhood center; the board reviewed a recommended geotechnical exploration bid (lowest responsive bidder UES) and moved to include the early-childhood site while the drilling rig is on site.
Kentucky / School Boards / Muhlenberg County
The board approved a consent package that included the treasurer's report, payment of bills, acceptance of the FY2025 audit, a service agreement for interpreting services, amended 2025-26 calendar dates, and the Youth Service Center assurances; the maintenance/utility agreement amendment was tabled for work-session discussion.
Kentucky / School Boards / Muhlenberg County
The board recognized Alexa Peebler, a seventh-grader, with the 2026 Skilled Communicator award; Alexa described how STEM and hands-on modules boosted her confidence and asked the board to consider funding a real motor for the career lab. The board also appointed senior Kate Doss as a student member for the remainder of the year.
Kentucky / School Boards / Muhlenberg County
Auditors reported an unmodified opinion and no findings in internal control or major program compliance; the board reviewed January financials, notable revenue and expenditure changes, and approved the treasurer's report and payment run as part of the consent agenda.
Kentucky / School Boards / Muhlenberg County
Ross Horn Architects presented schematic and construction timelines for an auxiliary gym and an early‑childhood center, projecting schematic approval in February, construction bidding in May and a July 1 construction start with a 12‑month build. The board heard accessibility and circulation changes.
Kentucky / School Boards / Muhlenberg County
The board approved a second reading to add a nonvoting student advisor, extended the superintendent's contract for one year and authorized the chair to sign it, approved an early hire for the finance officer, updated staffing procedures and approved the consent agenda and other routine items.
Kentucky / School Boards / Muhlenberg County
Treasurer reported December receipts and a FY27 draft budget framework (beginning balance modeled at $25M, total general fund revenues about $79M). The board accepted an SFCC offer of assistance ($24,340) to be applied toward bond payments and voted to consider the draft budget.
Kentucky / School Boards / Muhlenberg County
High-school students and teachers described participation in a Columbia University partnership and asked the board for permission to host a community 5K and American Red Cross blood drive at the Sue and Brad Badgett Center, with plans to invite neighboring counties and seek grant funding.
Kentucky / School Boards / Muhlenberg County
The Muhlenberg County Board of Education approved the 2026–27 school calendar, set the January meeting for Jan. 15 at 5:30 p.m., accepted financial reports and advanced a first reading to add a nonvoting student member to board policy 01.1.