*** Important NKY Health Department Information concerning Covid-19 and return to school.

 Student/staff with Covid-19 symptoms or a fever >/= 100.4 CANNOT return to school/work until:

 Student/staff received a negative COVID-19 test AND they receive a definitive alternate diagnosis from a physician (e.g. ear infection, strep throat) and have been fever free for 24 hours without taking fever reducing meds.

Here is the link to our new Spiridemic Shop website: https://sites.google.com/boone.kyschools.us/bchsspiridemicshop/home

What is the school council?  The SBDM council is the governing body for the school. Each year Boone County High School will sit down to look over its school budget, curriculum, extra- curricular programs, school improvement plans, instructional practices and other matters pertinent of the school.  Newly elected council members will receive 6 hours of training.  The council meets once a month at the school (Meeting time and day will be confirmed with the new council).

Who serves on the council?  Two parents, three teachers and the principal. (Additional minority members if the school is 8% minority or greater based on first month’s official attendance data)

Here is the information and nomination form.

Following Governor Beshear’s executive order 2020-696, the Boone County Schools will continue to provide virtual instruction for all students through Monday, January 4th.

Our schools and district buildings will remain open as our teachers, principals, and support staff will continue to work hard in serving the needs of our students during this time.  If you have any specific needs, whether academic, counseling, financial, food or clothing, you should contact your school’s office or Family Resource Youth Services Center.  Also, if you are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 then you should contact your family physician or go to an urgent care facility.

Are you looking for something fun to do when you are home? Put your academic skills to the test during our virtual academic team matches every Wednesday from 2:30 to 3:30. Sign on to google meet with the code you will receive upon signup.

We will meet every Wednesday on scheduled school days. All meetings will be virtual. Please email Mrs. Littrell (laura.littrell@boone.kyschools.us) or Mrs. Grant (rita.grant@boone.kyschools.us) for more details.

Anyone that would like more information about competing in Governors School for the Arts competition in Visual Arts, Film and Photography, or Architecture and Design please send an email to rita.grant@boone.kyschools.us from your school email.  We are planning a virtual informational meeting soon.

Looking for a way to support Boone County Schools? We are looking for Substitute Teachers, and would love for you to become part of the Boone County Schools team! NO TEACHING CERTIFICATE NEEDED! If you have 64 college credit hours you qualify.

If you are interested in this great opportunity you can apply at https://www.applitrack.com/booneky/onlineapp/.

Choose JobID: 7084 Certified Substitute Teacher 2020-2021

Please contact Eric Ball at eric.ball@boone.kyschools.us or 859-282-2374 if you have any questions or would like more information about the position.

Boone County Schools is looking for individuals that are interested in becoming school bus drivers! If you are interested, follow the link: https://www.applitrack.com/booneky/onlineapp/

The teachers, administrators, and staff of our school district are doing great work during very difficult and challenging times. I am very proud of each one, as they are all working to better serve our students and to improve students' experience in the A/B hybrid model. Overall, students and staff both continue to do a good job of wearing masks and staying physically distanced. Parents, thank you and keep up the good work on conducting health checks for your children each morning.

As a school district, we are working to plan ahead and determine how we can safely provide more in-person instruction to our students. We are also concerned about the mental health and well­being of our students, employees, and parents, in addition to their physical safety during this pandemic. A special school board meeting was held last night to listen and gather feedback from our employees and community on how and when a transition to more in-person instruction is feasible. Please be assured that any changes to how our schools provide instruction would always be contingent on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in our community.

Notification to Parents and Guardians
REPORTING COVID CASES
                

Kentucky law requires parents to report to their child's schools if their student has a communicable disease that could place other students and staff at risk for infection. While usually that involves things like chicken pox, state public health regulations have been updated to include COVID-19 as one of those communicable diseases.

If your student tests positive for COVID-19 at any time, please immediately report it to the school nurse, by calling your student's school. Notification that a student tests positive is important so that we can take reasonable steps to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading among students. 

To allow us to best track the educational needs of your student, please immediately let us know if your child has been placed on quarantine due to COVID-19 so that we can work with you to adjust your student's schedule to prevent learning loss while he/she is quarantined. We are happy to assist with remote learning opportunities and other services that may be available during this time.

As part of our professional learning program, we are pleased to announce our NEW Podcast, “From the Field,” which features Boone County educators on a variety of topics. Our first two episode on this bi-weekly podcast feature Stacie Kegley, Instructional Coach at Ballyshannon Middle sharing her experience with proficiency scales. Cathy Himmelmann and Kyle Berberich, Technology Resource Teachers, offer “top ten tech tips” on episode two that teachers (and parents alike) will find useful. Be sure to come back as our collection continues to grow. Educator in Boone County? Interested in sharing your “From the Field” experience? Contact Kim Thomson (kim.thomson@boone.kyschools.us), PD Coordinator.

Boone County Nutrition On The Go Order Form!
No Cost for meals for ALL Students from September 9, 2020 thru June 30, 2021.

No Cost For Meals For ALL Students From September 9, 2020 Thru June 30, 2021.

**Updated 12/3**

Order form is for virtual / non enrolled students only


Forms will be open at 7:00am Friday mornings and close on Tuesday mornings at 7:00am

Ordering

Virtual / Remote Learning Form:

• All students and children in Boone County ages 2-18 will receive meals at no charge thru June 30, 2021

• Meal bags can be picked up on Wednesdays at ANY school from 10am – 2pm

• Non-enrolled students will need to call the school cafeteria they plan to pick up their meals at. All cafeteria numbers are provided once the “non-enrolled” choice is selected.

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented our community with many complex challenges, including how we will safely educate our 21,000 students. The priority of safely and effectively educating our students must be balanced with the safety of our 3,600 employees and also the financial impact of the pandemic on jobs and our families.

While we cannot eliminate risks altogether, we believe that by following the state and federal guidance listed above we can together significantly reduce the risk of potentially spreading COVID-19 on our campuses. Doing so, however, will require a shared commitment by each of us to take care of ourselves, our families, and everyone in our schools.

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 Public Notice Boone County Board of Education

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Students, their families and employees/ potential employees of the Boone County School District are hereby notified that the Boone County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation .disability or genetic information in employment programs, vocational programs, or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups, set forth in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations. The lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission and participation in programs and activities including career and technical education programs.

Any person having inquires concerning Boone County Schools’ nondiscrimination policies may contact:

Kathleen G. Reutman, Executive Director

Boone County Schools Student Services Division

8330 US 42, Florence, Ky 41042

859-334-4466

kathy.reutman@boone.kyschools.us