Hardin County adopts daily writing across school subjects
The board approved a districtwide writing program calling for daily writing instruction across subjects, including science, social studies, math and career studies.
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Board agenda proposes $1 million for future vocational and career-tech programs
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Graves County High School may add caffeine pouches to discipline rules
The school council is scheduled to consider adding caffeine pouches to the discipline matrix, with the same consequences as nicotine pouches or similar tobacco products. The agenda identifies this as a recommendation, not an adopted rule.
Graves County High School considers treating caffeine pouches like tobacco in discipline policy
Graves County High School’s council agenda proposes adding caffeine pouches to the school discipline matrix, with the same consequences used for nicotine pouches or similar tobacco products. The agenda lists this as a recommendation for consideration, not an adopted change.
Walton-Verona Independent Schools
Policy change would let student clubs meet in schools after hours
On October 20, 2026 the board passed a first reading of a policy change. Current policy says no group may use school buildings outside school hours, even though clubs such as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) already meet there. The change brings the policy in line with that practice. A final vote is expected at a later meeting.
Emergency roof replacement approved at Chandlers after leaks
The board declared an emergency and approved a partial roof replacement at Chandlers School because of leaks. It selected Gunter Construction Roofing Inc. for the work.
Board adds $1.60 million to HVAC project at two schools
The Board approved a $1.60 million increase to the HVAC project at Saffell Street Elementary School and Anderson County Middle School, bringing its revised budget to $8.65 million. The Board also approved closeout documents for the project at the same meeting.
Graves County board to consider authorizing litigation against social media companies
The board is scheduled to consider a resolution authorizing litigation against social media companies. The October 19 agenda does not identify the companies, claims, or requested relief, and the resolution had not yet been acted on when the agenda was published.
Cloverport Independent School District
District report identifies elementary and middle levels for comprehensive support
The district's October 2026 report says the combined school report places its elementary and middle levels in comprehensive support.
Rockcastle County School District
Board approves $10.9 million athletic-complex project budget
The Board approved twelve construction bid packages and a revised BG-1 with a total project cost of $10.9 million for the RCHS-ROCK Athletic Performance Complex. The presenter reported a $9,138,189.49 construction total, but the twelve captioned amounts add to $9,188,189.49.
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October 15 state release shows accountability gains at both campuses
The assistant superintendent report says Kentucky released 2025-26 accountability data on October 15. It reports that Grandview Elementary moved from Yellow to Green, Bellevue Middle moved from Orange to Yellow, and Bellevue High remained Yellow while earning Blue ratings for graduation and transition readiness. The report is posted in the packet for the future October 21 meeting, whose presentation had not occurred as of October 17.
Revised draft facilities plan identifies $144.2 million in district need
The October revised draft District Facility Plan identifies $144,209,587 in district need. It includes a proposed $42.2 million, 700-student high school and numerous school renovations, while listing separate discretionary concepts outside the calculated need.
District presents K-3 dyslexia support pathway
The district presented a K-3 pathway using universal iReady screening, follow-up diagnostics, structured-literacy intervention, progress monitoring, and family communication. The guide says MTSS must not delay a disability referral.
Board approves district-wide writing program
The Board approved a K-12 writing program that calls for writing to learn, writing to demonstrate learning, and authentic writing across subject areas. The guide says House Bill 257 removed the statewide on-demand and editing/mechanics assessments; the district will use a local body of evidence to monitor writing.
Williamstown Independent School District
Board agendas track a new Head Start and multipurpose construction project
August through October agendas listed three Head Start, Preschool, and Multipurpose Building pay applications totaling $226,987.27 for consideration.
Board approved schematic designs for Louisa East and Louisa West renovations
The board approved schematic designs for renovation projects at Louisa East Elementary and Louisa West Elementary. The minutes identify them as projects BG 27-077 and BG 27-076, respectively; they do not state construction costs or a completion date.
Central-office plan lists a $4.87 million project
A September project application proposes a new central office costing $4,873,643, including $3.75 million for construction. It lists local school-building bond proceeds as the funding source.
Jefferson County Public Schools
FY2027 plan retains a $51.5 million adjusted recurrent gap
The September working budget reports a $132.3 million recurrent shortfall before $80.8 million in nonrecurring adjustments, leaving a $51.5 million adjusted gap after the Board's central-office restructuring and earlier reduction work.
Board approved Phase 4 academic and gym space
After a September 21 motion failed for lack of quorum, the Board unanimously approved Phase 4 on September 28.
District police operation reached five of seven planned positions
Records trace the district police operation from the October 2025 introduction of its chief through vehicle and equipment grant actions; September officials reported five of seven positions filled.
Board passed second readings for writing and dyslexia policies
On September 28, the Board passed second readings titled District-Wide Writing Program and Dyslexia Identification, Intervention and Support Policy and Administrative Procedures.
Board selected an architect for East High renovation
The Board selected Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects for the East Jessamine High School 30-year major renovation and later approved the owner-architect agreement.
FHS classes relocated after fire
At the September 28 meeting, staff reported that First United Methodist Church had hosted Frankfort High School classes for three weeks after a fire. Classes continued at the church; the record does not establish three weeks without instruction.
Board advances New Haven School renovation to bidding
The Board approved 100% construction documents and authorized the New Haven School renovation for bidding on September 24.
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