Board Meeting - 1/28/2026

The Bullitt County Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 28, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related topics. Key discussions included updates on ongoing construction projects with multiple change orders related to infrastructure such as stage rigging, tennis court lighting, and special inspections, with progress toward a June 2026 completion date. The board reviewed the fiscal year 2025 audit report, which showed sound financial management and no significant issues. A significant agenda item was the proposed purchase and phased deployment of advanced AI-based weapons detection systems at all three high schools, budgeted at approximately $1.1 million for the year, aimed at enhancing school safety without disrupting instructional time. The board also approved initiating the establishment of a Bullitt County School-based Law Enforcement Agency to improve recruitment and consistency of school resource officers, with plans to file necessary paperwork and include funding in next year's budget. Additionally, the board discussed concerns about the county clerk's plan to use school facilities for early voting, which could disrupt instructional days and state testing, and encouraged community engagement to influence the state board of elections' decision. Motions related to construction change orders and the law enforcement agency were passed unanimously.