Superintendent Dr. B. Coates told the board the district has processed new student enrollment packets, hired 48 staff members, and scheduled back-to-school and kindergarten dates, plus a kickoff event with state Rep. Joanna McClinton.

Museum staff said exhibit installation work will start later this month with a target opening near June 1 next year; staff noted a curator of interpretation has been hired and the halftime registrar position remains open.

District staff told trustees the Prop 28 annual report shows about $886,000 allocated for 2025-26; funds were used mainly to add FTE in arts, music and robotics across elementary and secondary sites and to support allowable non-personnel expenditures within state rules.

The commission approved a FY2027 operating budget of about $13.9 million (roughly a 5% increase) to annualize new responsibilities, fund payroll (72% of budget), consultants (13%), and modest IT/administration—HPC expects staffing to reach roughly 81 employees.

Board unanimously votes to approve staff transfers and contractor bids for school renovations.

Director of Internal Review Brian Green reported that remediation plans for Southern and Eastern were submitted under Public Act 25-147, highlighted repeat findings (purchase orders and asset management) dating to 2015 and 2017, and outlined a conservative staffing plan to add an assistant director and auditors to build a systemwide internal audit function.

FSEC staff said a previously forecast 15% reduction (about $240,000) was returned and the supplemental budget restores general funds, enabling plans to hire technical staff; staff warned that Climate Commitment Act funds may see reductions later in the budget cycle.

City introduces new PIO Jillian Hens and acknowledges Dana Dollarhead in marketing role

At a regular Bullitt County Board of Education meeting the board approved the district's tentative FY2027 budget of $220,670,750.43, adopted pay-scale changes including a 3% base increase, and approved multiple job-description and staffing actions, including creation of a chief of police job description and two school resource officer positions. All formal votes recorded 5-0.

Marshall Public Schools welcomes new staff members during a facilities update presentation.

Board members reviewed personnel matters and discussed Kevin Heim's evaluation in executive session

Board of Education hires Mara Kelly for dual role in student support for 2025-26.

Hopkinson High School establishes interim positions for assistant principal and principal roles.

Southern Kern Schools announce backpack giveaway while urging parents to register students promptly.

County hires three new officers, seeks mental health clinician after contract expiration.