The Christian County Board of Education met Thursday evening to assess district progress across multiple fronts — from construction updates to new student services, workforce training resources and school safety enhancements.
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The highlight of the meeting was an update on construction of the new Christian County High School, which continues to advance toward its April 2026 completion goal. According to Tim Geegan of Alliance Corporation, the general contractor, interior finishing is well underway and remains on schedule.
To keep the project moving, the board approved several change orders and payment authorizations to Alliance. Additional work is also beginning outside the building. Jason Wilson, assistant superintendent for operations, presented landscaping bids and confirmed that exterior site work will begin soon.
In support of early childhood learning, board members unanimously approved nearly $102,000 for new playground equipment at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center. The upgrade will replace outdated materials previously declared surplus.
“This will give them an actual playground that is more age-appropriate and compliant for students five and under,” Wilson said.
Career readiness also received a boost, as the board approved a new job description for a district-wide Career and Technical Education (CTE) coordinator, presented by executive principal Ken Carver and personnel director Leslie Lancaster.
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To enhance hands-on learning at the new high school, the board authorized the purchase of 15 new welding booths totaling $48,000. Wilson noted that the booths will replace temporary setups currently in use and “give students real lab conditions similar to what they’ll experience in the industry.”
School safety remains a top priority. Director of school safety and security, Clayton Sumner, requested authorization to hire an additional school resource officer (SRO).
“We’ve grown from four SROs to eight, and this additional position helps ensure every campus remains secure even when others are out for training or leave,” Sumner said. The added personnel will also support coverage at community events, band competitions and after-school activities.
The meeting also included ceremonial moments, with student representatives Karla Quintanilla and K’Veon Ivory sworn in by board attorney Jack Lackey to serve for the 2025–26 academic year.
As part of the district’s ongoing recognition program, multiple staff and student honorees were celebrated as October “All In” awardees:
In addition, Hafer Architects was recognized as the district’s “All In” sponsor for October, highlighting continued support from community and industry partners.
Originally reported by Jenny Myers New Era Staff Writer in Kentucky New Era.
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