# Boone County School Board Meeting For October 2026

The Boone County School Board meeting on October 9, 2026, included discussion of facilities, school capacity, and district finances. The board approved (4–1) the report on the September 29 public hearing for the revised District Facility Plan; the plan itself remains subject to Kentucky Department of Education review. Members discussed a future new middle school, estimated in comments at $75–80 million, and converting Valley Shannon to an elementary school, but no construction contract or funding authorization was made. Mobile classrooms already purchased for Long Branch were delayed, with delivery then projected for December rather than October. The superintendent reported that diesel fuel costs were projected to increase by about $750,000 for the year and that budget adjustments had been made to keep the budget balanced.

The board approved a resolution authorizing a letter of support for Florence’s Project Athena pilot tax-incentive arrangement, which was described as providing the district lump-sum payments in place of regular tax payments; the transcript does not clearly state the payment amount. A proposed charge to study redistricting at Long Branch failed, 0–5, after extensive public comment about overcrowding and the impact of moving students. Speakers discussed possible temporary relief and school-choice options. The meeting also noted that CTE student grant applications were open, and recognized a business association’s fundraising partnership supporting alternative education and cold-weather gear; no related district procurement award was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Sources
- [Boone County School Board Meeting For October 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alTLGGb67tE) - BooneCountySchools