I.
OPENING OF MEETING
Jeff Beach
Board Chair Jeff Beach called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
I.A.
Pledge of Allegiance
Jeff Beach
I.B.
Community Forum
Jeff Beach
II.
ACTION ITEMS
II.A.
Highlands High School Renovation - Phase 4
Jerry Wissman
II.A.1.
Project Update
Jerry Wissman gave the Board an update on the status of the project, noting that repairs to the leaking issues appear to be successful and we anticipate closing the project in June or July.
II.B.
Highlands High School Renovation - Phase 4 Gymnasium
Jerry Wissman
II.B.1.
Project Update
Jerry Wissman gave the Board an update on the status of the project, noting that repairs to the leaking issues appear to be successful and we anticipate closing the project in June or July.
II.C.
Moyer Elementary Renovation
Jerry Wissman
II.C.1.
Project Update
Jerry Wissman gave the Board an update on the status of the project, noting that the front walkways/sidewalk is nearly complete.
II.C.2.
Pay Application to Morel Construction
Order #1858 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Application #31 in the amount of $551,357.25 to Morel Construction for the Moyer Elementary Renovation project passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mr. John Weyer.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Absent
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Mr. John Weyer
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Yes
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II.D.
Johnson Elementary Replacement
Jerry Wissman
II.D.1.
Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Jerry Wissman gave the Board an update on the status of the project.
II.E.
Certified Evaluation Plan Revisions
Bill Bradford
Order #1859 - Motion Passed: Approval of the revised Certified Evaluation Plan for 2018-19 passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mr. John Weyer
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Yes
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II.F.
Policy Updates for 2018-19 - First Reading
Jamee Flaherty/Bill Bradford
Order #1860 - Motion Passed: Tentative approval based on a First Reading of the annual KSBA Policy Updates for 2018-19 passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mr. John Weyer.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mr. John Weyer
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Yes
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II.G.
Tentative 2019-20 School Calendar
Jamee Flaherty
Order #1861 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Tentative 2019-20 School Calendar passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mr. John Weyer
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Yes
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II.H.
School Fees for 2018-19
Jamee Flaherty
Order #1862 - Motion Passed: Approval of the School Fees for the 2018-19 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mr. John Weyer
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Yes
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II.I.
Revised Classified Salary Schedule for 2018-19
Matthew Winkler
Order #1863 - Motion Passed: Approval of the revised Classified Salary Schedule for 2018-19 passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mr. John Weyer.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mr. John Weyer
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Yes
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II.J.
Request for Waiver of Policy 09.36
Matthew Winkler
Order #1864 - Motion Passed: Approval to waive the Drivers/Vehicles and Insurance sections of Policy 09.36 - School-Related Student Trips and approve the use of public transportation for the FCCLA student trip to Atlanta, GA, on June 27-July 3, 2018 passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mr. Bradley Fennell.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mr. John Weyer
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Yes
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II.K.
Payroll Dates for 2018-19
Karen Cheser
Order #1865 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Payroll Dates for 2018-19 passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mr. Bradley Fennell.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mr. John Weyer
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Yes
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II.L.
Bond of Treasurer
Karen Cheser
Order #1866 - Motion Passed: Acceptance of the Bond of Treasurer Andrew Remlinger passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mr. John Weyer
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Yes
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II.M.
Revised Job Description
Karen Cheser
II.M.1.
Athletic Director - HS
Order #1867 - Motion Passed: Approval of the job description for Athletic Director - High School passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mr. John Weyer.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mr. John Weyer
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Yes
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III.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.A.
Superintendent's Report
Karen Cheser
III.A.1.
Portrait of a Graduate Update
Karen Cheser
Karen Cheser reviewed the five competencies that were identified for our Portrait of a Graduate.
III.A.2.
Training Updates
Jamee Flaherty/Bill Bradford
Jamee Flaherty gave the Board an update on the Safety Training that was provided by the Kenton County Regional Swat and Fort Thomas Policy Department for our faculty, staff and some grade 6-12 students on May 29.
Bill Bradford provided the Board with an overview of teacher professional development scheduled for May, June, July and August.
III.B.
Board Committee Updates
Jeff Beach
IV.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Jeff Beach
Order #1868 - Motion Passed: With all Board members having had the opportunity to review and pursue any questions about all of the items contained therein, approval of the consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mr. John Weyer
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Yes
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IV.A.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 14, 2018; and Special Working Meeting of June 6, 2018
IV.B.
District Technology Report for May 2018
IV.C.
Financial Report for Month of May 2018
IV.D.
Food Service Report for May 2018
IV.E.
Attendance Report for 9th Month of 2017-18
IV.F.
Authorization for Payment of Claims
IV.G.
Notification of Approval of Student Trips
IV.G.1.
HHS Girls Basketball - Louisville KY - June 15-17, 2018
IV.G.2.
HHS Boys Basketball - Wooster OH - June 22-23, 2018
IV.G.3.
HHS FCCLA - Atlanta GA - June 27 - July 3, 2018
IV.G.4.
HHS Band/Strings - NYC - October 2-7, 2018
IV.H.
Personnel Action Taken Since May 14, 2018
Employment of the following Certified Employees
Lauren Ford – Speech Language Pathologist – District
Ann Listerman – Guidance Counselor – HHS
Matthew Ewald – Biology – HHS
Zachary Rowe – Social Studies – HMS
Lindsay Cahill – Special Education – JES
Megan Leising – Preschool – JES
Carrie Schmitz – Special Education – JES
Krista Perkins – Speech Language Pathologist – MES
Kelsey Hogberg – 5th Grade – MES
Alicia Wittmer – 4th Grade – WES
Natalie Heidrich – Title I – WES
Karrie Chajkowski – Library Media Specialist – WES
Elizabeth Waymeyer – 4th Grade – WES
Employment of the following Classified Employee
Kegan Tolle – Special Ed. Instructional Asst. – HHS
Change in Position of the following Employee
Josh Feldmann – from 5th Grade – WES to Asst. Principal – HMS
Employment of the following Extra Service Positions
Miki Beier – Cheerleading Varsity Coach – HHS
Mike Lipscomb – Golf Girls Varsity Coach – HHS
Erin Staff – Volleyball – 6th Grade Coach – HMS
Katie Leftin - Grade Level Leader K – JES
Erin Staff - Grade Level Leader 1 – JES
Jerri Payne – Grade Level Leader 2 – JES
Aimee Shadwell – Grade Level Leader 3 – JES
Jillian Booth – Grade Level Leader 4 – JES
Kim Schnier – Grade Level Leader – 5 – JES
Marie Zimmerman – Grade Level Leader Specials – JES
Stephanie Perkins – STLP Sponsor – JES
Anna Goetz – Grade Level Leader K – MES
Jill Hurtt – Grade Level Leader 1 – MES
Loren Noah – Grade Level Leader 2 – MES
Cindy Graves – Grade Level Leader 3 – MES
Natalie Heilman – Grade Level Leader 4 – MES
Pam Brenner – Grade Level Leader 5 – MES
Nikki Everett – Grade Level Leader Specials – MES
Employment of the following Paraprofessionals
Wayne Hall – Football 60 Minutes – HHS
William Huddleston – Football Asst. Coach – HHS
Johnny Downey – Cheerleading JV Coach – HHS
Resignation of the following Certified Employee
Matthew Haskamp – Asst. Principal/Athletic Director – HHS
Resignation of the following Classified Employee
Lindsey Scaggs – Special Ed. Instructional Assistant – HHS
Resignation of the following Extra Service Positions
Shelby Jones – Football Asst. Coach/60 Minutes – HHS
Krista Meadows – Spanish Club Sponsor – HHS
Megan Boimann-Hennies – History Club Sponsor – HHS
Beth Brubaker – Volleyball – 6th Grade Coach – HMS
Laura Hass – Engineering Club Sponsor – MES
Cora Kendall – STLP Co-Sponsor – MES
Laura Robinson – STLP Co-Sponsor – MES
Elizabeth Beimesche – Grade Level Leader K – MES
Becky Brady – Grade Level Leader 1 – MES
Katie Hood – Grade Level Leader 2 – MES
Katy Wall – Grade Level Leader 3 – MES
Chris Capal – Grade Level Leader 4 – MES
Melinda Webster – Grade Level Leader 5 – MES
Mary Kinsella – Grade Level Leader Specials – MES
John Gesenhues – Chess Club – WES
Michelle LaMantia – STLP Sponsor – WES
Resignation of the following Paraprofessionals
Cheryl Spahr – Golf Girls Coach – HHS
Dan Court – Football 60 Minutes – HHS
Tammy Kimble – Cheerleading 8th /Co-7th Grade Coach – HMS
IV.I.
Approval of Superintendent Travel
IV.I.1.
EdLeader 21 Leadership Academy - Scottsdale AZ - July 23-25, 2018
IV.I.2.
KASA Annual Leadership Institute - Louisville KY - July 25-27, 2018
V.
OTHER BUSINESS
Jeff Beach
V.A.
EXECUTIVE SESSION per KRS 156.557(6)(c) Evaluation of Superintendent
Jeff Beach
Order #1869 - Motion Passed: Approval to enter into Executive Session at 8:07pm per KRS 156.557(6)(c) passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mr. John Weyer
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Yes
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Order #1870 - Subsidiary Motion Passed: Approval to exit Executive Session at 9:54pm per KRS 156.557(6)(c) passed with a motion by Mr. John Weyer and a second by Mrs. Karen Allen.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mr. John Weyer
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Yes
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V.B.
ACTION ITEM
V.B.1.
Evaluation of Superintendent
Jeff Beach
Order #1871 - Motion Passed: Acceptance and approval of the superintendent's annual evaluation, with an overall rating of Exemplary, passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mr. John Weyer
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Yes
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V.C.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Per KRS 61.810(1)(b) - Discussion of the acquisition of real property.
Jeff Beach
Order #1872 - Motion Passed: Approval to enter into Executive Session at 8:07pm per KRS 61.810(1)(b) passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mr. John Weyer
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Yes
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Order #1873 - Subsidiary Motion Passed: Approval to exit Executive Session at 9:54pm per KRS 61.810(1)(b) passed with a motion by Mr. John Weyer and a second by Mrs. Karen Allen.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mr. John Weyer
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Yes
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V.D.
ACTION ITEM
V.D.1.
Letter of Intent
Karen Cheser
Order #1874 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Letter of Intent between Fort Thomas Properties 20 Grand LLC and Fort Thomas Independent Schools passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mr. John Weyer.
Mrs. Karen Allen
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Yes
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Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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Mrs. Lisa Duckworth
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Yes
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Mr. Bradley Fennell
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Yes
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Mr. John Weyer
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Yes
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VI.
ADJOURNMENT
Jeff Beach
Board Chair Jeff Beach adjourned the meeting at 9:55pm.
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