Ft. Thomas Independent
July 16, 2018 6:30 PM
Board of Education
I. OPENING OF MEETING
Jeff Beach
Discussion

Board Chair Jeff Beach called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.

I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Jeff Beach
I.B. Recognition of Guests
Jeff Beach
I.B.1. Soccer - All American
Rationale

Discussion

Nick Gish was named as a Scholar All-American by the United Soccer Coaches Association.


The Board recognized and congratulated Nick, presenting him with a Certificate of Achievement and a "Champion" t-shirt.

I.B.2. NISCA All American
Rationale

Discussion

The following students were named All-American by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association:



  • Savannah Brady

  • Davis Guthier

  • Chas Sand


The Board recognized and congratulated each student, and presented them with a Certificate of Achievement and a "Champion" t-shirt.

I.B.3. KY Mr. Baseball
Rationale

 

Discussion

Drew Rom was named KY Mr. Baseball and 2018 MaxPreps All American.


The Board recognized and congratulated Drew, presenting him with a Certificate of Achievement and a "Champion" t-shirt.

I.B.4. FCCLA National Champions
Rationale

The following FCCLA students had Gold/Bronze Medal designations at the National STAR event competition in Atlanta, GA:

Gold:  Grace Morrison, Josie Daley, Courtney Schwalbach and Addy Wagner

Bronze:  Katie Deshler and Ashley Coulter

The Board recognized and congratulated the students, presenting each with a Certificate of Achievement and a "Champion" t-shirt.

I.B.5. Cappies Winners
Rationale

Discussion

The following students were 2018 Cappies winners:


Victoria Forbes - Best Lead Actress in a Play


Vicky Alcorn, Molly Bucher, Audrey Cann, Lin DeGraaf, Kat Finseth, Victoria Forbes, Ella Goebel, Samantha Lohner and Izzy Moses - Best Critic Team


The Board recognized and congratulated the students, giving each a Certificate of Achievement and a "Champion" t-shirt.

I.C. Community Forum
Jeff Beach
Discussion

Brad Tierney addressed the Board regarding a ramp or lift access from the band room.

II. ACTION ITEMS
II.A. Highlands High School Renovation - Phase 4
Jerry Wissman
II.A.1. Project Update
Discussion

Jerry Wissman gave the Board an update on the status of the project.

II.B. Highlands High School Renovation - Phase 4 Gymnasium
Jerry Wissman
II.B.1. Project Update
Discussion

Jerry Wissman gave the Board an update on the status of the project.

II.C. Moyer Elementary Renovation
Jerry Wissman
II.C.1. Project Update
Discussion

Jerry Wissman gave the Board an update on the status of the project.

II.C.2. Pay Application to Morel Construction
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1875 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #32 in the amount of $318,083.00 to Morel Construction for the Moyer Elementary Renovation project passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.

Member Votes
Mrs. Karen Allen Yes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mr. John Weyer Absent
II.D. Johnson Elementary Replacement
Jerry Wissman
II.D.1. Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Discussion

Jerry Wissman gave the Board an update on the status of the project.

II.D.2. BG-2 and BG-3 for Design Development/Specifications
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1876 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-2 and BG-3 for Design Development and Specifications for the Johnson Elementary Replacement project passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.

Member Votes
Mrs. Karen Allen Yes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mr. John Weyer Absent
II.E. Adoption of KSBA 2018-19 Policy Changes
Jamee Flaherty
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1877 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the proposed 2018 KSBA Policy updates as presented for a 2nd Reading passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mr. Bradley Fennell.

Member Votes
Mrs. Karen Allen Yes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mr. John Weyer Absent
II.F. Lunch Program Recommendation
Jamee Flaherty
Actions Taken

Order #1878 - Motion Passed:  Approval to opt out of participation in the Federal Lunch Program for the 2018-19 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mr. Bradley Fennell.

Member Votes
Mrs. Karen Allen Yes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mr. John Weyer Absent
II.G. School-wide Fundraisers for 2018-19
Jamee Flaherty
Rationale

Each year the schools conduct school-wide fundraisers to generate funds to support school programs and activities that are not funded by the board, PTO projects or federal or state programs.  Only one fundraiser is conducted at the high school that meets the criteria for school-wide fundraisers. Please approve the fundraisers listed below:

All Schools
Life Touch Pictures

Highlands Middle
PTO Annual Fundraiser (09/26/18-10/10/18)
Book Fair

Johnson Elementary
Hullabaloo (10/12/18)
Jaguar Jog (03/19)
Book Fair

Moyer Elementary
Santa House (11/16/18-11/17/18)
TFK Magazine Subscription
Book Fair

Woodfill Elementary
Big Top (09/16/18)
Boosterthon Fun Run (04/26/19)
Book Fair

Actions Taken

Order #1879 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the School-wide Fundraisers for the 2018-19 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.

Member Votes
Mrs. Karen Allen Yes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mr. John Weyer Absent
II.H. Student Discipline Code of Conduct
Jamee Flaherty
Rationale

The Board of Education must establish the Code of Conduct for the district. Each school is responsible for developing a Code of Conduct Handbook, which will be shared with students and parents at the individual schools.  


Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1880 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Student Discipline Code of Conduct passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mrs. Karen Allen.

Member Votes
Mrs. Karen Allen Yes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mr. John Weyer Absent
II.I. School Resource Officer Agreement
Jamee Flaherty
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1881 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the School Resource Officer Agreement with the City of Fort Thomas passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mrs. Karen Allen.

Member Votes
Mrs. Karen Allen Yes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mr. John Weyer Absent
II.J. First Reading of Policy Changes
Matthew Winkler
II.J.1. Policies 03.1321/03.2321 - Use of School Property
Matthew Winkler
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1882 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mrs. Karen Allen.

Member Votes
Mrs. Karen Allen Yes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mr. John Weyer Absent
II.K. Lease Agreements
Karen Cheser
Attachments
II.K.1. 20 Grand LLC Lease Agreement
Actions Taken

Order #1883 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Lease Agreement with Fort Thomas Properties 20 Grand LLC passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.

Member Votes
Mrs. Karen Allen Yes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mr. John Weyer Absent
II.K.2. Richardson and Associates LLC Lease Agreement
Discussion

This item was tabled.

II.L. RFP for Public Relations & Marketing Services
Karen Cheser
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1884 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the RFP for Public Relations and Marketing Services for the 2018-19 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mr. Bradley Fennell.

Member Votes
Mrs. Karen Allen Yes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mr. John Weyer Absent
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.A. Superintendent's Report
Karen Cheser
III.B. Board Committee Updates
Jeff Beach
IV. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Jeff Beach
Actions Taken

Order #1885 - 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 Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.

Member Votes
Mrs. Karen Allen Yes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mr. John Weyer Absent
IV.A. Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 11, 2018; Special Meeting of July 5, 2018
Attachments
IV.B. District Technology Report for June 2018
Attachments
IV.C. Financial Report for Month of June 2018
Attachments
IV.D. Food Service Report for June 2018
Attachments
IV.E. Authorization for Payment of Claims
Attachments
IV.F. Notification Procedure Updates
IV.F.1. KSBA Updates for 2018
Attachments
IV.F.2. 09.2212 AP .21 - Physical Restraint and Seclusion Forms
Attachments
IV.F.3. Special Education Procedures
Attachments
IV.F.4. 03.11 AP.253 - Driving Records Release Authorization
Attachments
IV.G. Approval of Transportation Carriers for 2018-19
Rationale

  • Campbell County Schools
  • Executive Transportation
  • Croswell Transportation
  • Queen City Transportation
  • Enterprise

IV.H. Notification of Approval of Student Trips
IV.H.1. HHS Dance - Louisville KY - July 19-22, 2018
IV.H.2. HHS Boys Golf - Taylorsville KY - July 27-28, 2018
IV.H.3. HHS Volleyball - Lexington KY - August 4-6, 2018
IV.H.4. HHS Boys Golf - Bowling Green KY - September 7-8, 2018
IV.H.5. HHS Volleyball - Louisville KY - September 28-29, 2018
IV.H.6. HHS Boys Golf - Bowling Green KY - September 30-October 6, 2018
IV.I. Revised Job Description - Speech Language Pathologist
Attachments
IV.J. Revised Classified II Salary Schedule
Attachments
IV.K. Bond of Depository
Attachments
IV.L. Personnel Action Taken Since June 11, 2018
Rationale

Employment of the following Certified Employees

Jaclyn Holmes – Speech Language Pathologist – MES

Lauren Castro – Speech Language Pathologist (PT) – JES

Erinn Volpenhein – Kindergarten – JES  

Robin Kemp – Chemistry/Physics – HHS

 

Employment of the following Classified Employee

Max Casey – Custodian – WES

 

Change in Position of the following Employee

Kevin Nieporte – from Science – HMS to Athletic Director – HHS

 

Employment of the following Extra Service Positions

Aaron Lense – Athletic Coordinator – HMS

Beth Brubaker – Journalism Newspaper/Yearbook – HHS

Kym Grillot – Academic Team Head Coach – HHS

Nikki Everett – Engineering Sponsor/Studio Art – MES

 

Employment of the following Paraprofessionals

Joseph Dean – Soccer Asst. Girls Coach – HHS

Olivia Huber - Soccer  JV Girls Coach - HHS

Kelsey Etherton - Soccer Girls Freshman Coach - HHS

Eric Fessler – Soccer JV Boys Coach – HHS

Jessica Ginter - Volleyball Freshman Coach - HHS

 

Resignation of the following Certified Employees

Nicole Ponting – Speech Language Pathologist – District

Heather Haynes – Special Education – WES

Kathryn Blankenship – Chemistry/Physics – HHS

 

Resignation of the following Classified Employees

Tara Wilkins – Instructional Assistant – JES

 

Resignation of the following Extra Service Positions

Jennifer Flynn – Studio Art – MES

Kevin Nieporte – Athletic Coordinator – HMS

Kelly Booth – Academic Team Head Coach – HHS

 

Resignation of the following Paraprofessionals

Colleen Dunn - Volleyball Freshman Coach – HHS


V. OTHER BUSINESS
Jeff Beach
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Jeff Beach
Discussion

Board Chair Jeff Beach adjourned the meeting at 8:22pm.