As Christian County Public Schools looks ahead to the opening of the new Christian County High School, the school board is cooperating with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to ease at least one potential burden. Thursday night, the Board, acting as the District Finance Corporation, voted unanimously to sell a 0.3-acre easement at the Stadium of Champions on Lafayette Road to the Transportation Cabinet.
The Cabinet has plans to put in left and right turn lanes on Lafayette Road at Lovers Lane, as well as improve the sight distance both north and south of the intersection. The easement will allow them to accommodate drainage. CCPS will receive $31,800.
During the regular board meeting, the Board approved 5 change orders for the new High School project totaling an $82,840 credit to the district. Alliance Corporation Project Manager, Kevin Hitchel, says the weather has been helpful for outside work, but most building work can continue without weather concerns.
click to download audioThe Board also approved edits to the Employee Handbook that reflect the policy changes this last year, including monitored communications. Superintendent Chris Bentzel says they are prepared for the start of the school year.
click to download audioThat number is just an estimate, and he adds they know some kids will miss the first days. Bentzel says the district continues to see an increase in co-op students.
click to download audioAnd numbers for Inspire Early Learning Academy continue to climb.
click to download audioHe says the waitlist does not currently include Jennie Stuart employees, so the new addition will likely be full when it opens.
