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I. OPENING OF MEETING

Jeff Beach

Discussion

Board Chair Jeff Beach called the meeting to order at 6:35pm.

I.A. Pledge of Allegiance

Jeff Beach

I.B. Recognition of Guests

Jeff Beach

I.B.1. Reagan Sand

Rationale

Attachments

Holiday Card 2018 Artwork

Discussion

The Board recognized and thanked Reagan Sand, Johnson Elementary 1st-grader, for her original artwork that was selected for the 2018 Board of Education holiday card. Reagan was given $50.00 and a "Rich in Tradition" t-shirt.

I.B.2. FCCLA National Competition Winners

Ahren Wagner/Marlee Barton

Rationale

Discussion

The Board recognized and congratulated the following students who took top places at the FCCLA NATIONAL COMPETITION - JUNIOR DIVISION (Grades 5-9)

Ashley Counter - FCCLA Knowledge Challenge Test - 1st Place

Cecelia Wira - Early Childhood Education Challenge Test - 2nd Place

Katie Deshler - Early Childhood Challenge - 1st Place

Lexi Wilson - Early Childhood Challenge - 3rd Place

Each was given a Certificate of Achievement and a "Champion" t-shirt.

I.B.3. Portrait of a Graduate Global Leader Awards

Karen Cheser

Rationale

Discussion

The FTIS Global Leader Award is given to individuals who exemplify one or more of the five FTIS Portrait of a Graduate competencies. Individuals must be nominated including a narrative describing the characteristic or activities that make them a candidate for the award.

The following community member and teachers were recognized for their commitment to modeling and advancing our Portrait of a Graduate competencies.

Gruelle-Dempsey Orthodontics

Colleen Epperson

Leah Fryman

Mike Lipscomb

Melissa Trimbach

John Warford

Each was recognized for their individual demonstrations and given a Global Leader award.

I.C. Student Showcase - HMS: Student Project Showcase

Lisa Birkley/Marlee Barton

Rationale

Attachments

HMS Student Presentation

Discussion

HMS students shared and discussed the Student Project Showcase. Students presenting were:

Katie Deshler

Emma Barton

Megan Moore

Kathleen Price

Addison Wagner

Holden Heiert

The Board thanked the students for their presentation and gave each a "Rich in Tradition" t-shirt.

I.D. Community Forum

Jeff Beach

II. ACTION ITEMS

II.A. Johnson Elementary Replacement

Jerry Wissman

II.A.1. Project Update

Jerry Wissman

Discussion

Jerry Wissman provided the Board with an update of the project.

II.B. Johnson Elementary Temporary Relocation Project

Jerry Wissman

II.B.1. BG-1

Attachments

BG-1 - Johnson Temporary Relocation Project

Actions Taken

Order #1935 - Motion Passed: Approval of the BG-1 in the amount of $648,350.00 for the Johnson Elementary Temporary Relocation Project 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	Yes

II.C. Establish Extra Service Position for Baseball/Softball Field Maintenance

Karen Cheser

Actions Taken

Order #1936 - Motion Passed: Approval to establish an Extra Service Position for Baseball/Softball Field Maintenance at a yearly stipend of $4,000.00 passed with a motion by Mr. John Weyer 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	Yes

II.D. KETS First Offer of Assistance

Bill Bradford

Rationale

Each year, the SFCC extends a KETS offer of assistance to school districts. This offer must be matched with local funds. The Board of Education must act upon this offer of assistance.

Actions Taken

Order #1937 - Motion Passed: Approval to accept and match the KETS First Offer of Assistance in the amount of $25,305.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell 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	Yes

II.E. KSBA POLICY AUDIT

Jamee Flaherty

Actions Taken

Order #1938 - Motion Passed: Adoption of revisions to Chapter 2 Policies 02.3, 02.413, 02.421, 02.422, 02.4242,02.433 and 02.441 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	Yes

II.E.1. Chapter 2

II.E.1.a. Adoption of revisions to Policies 02.3, 02.413, 02.421, 02.422, 02.4242, 02.433 and 02.441

Attachments

II.E.2. Chapter 3

II.E.2.a. Revision to Policies 03.11, 03.121, 03.122, 03.123, 03.12321, 03.125, 03.1311, 03.17, 03.19, 03.1911, 03.21, 03.221, 03.223, 03.225 and 03.2911

Attachments

Actions Taken

Order #1939 - Motion Passed: Tentative approval based on a 1st Reading of revisions to Policies 03.11, 03.121, 03.122, 03.123, 03.12321, 03.125,03.1311, 03.17, 03.19, 03.1911, 03.21, 03.221, 03.223, 03.225 and 03.2911; Implementation of Policies 03.1, 03.114, 03.172, 03.174 and 03.3; and Omission of Policies 03.13211, 03.13213, 03.1322, 03.1323, 03.2322, 03.23211, 0323213, 03.2323 and 03.193 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	Yes

II.E.2.b. Implementation of Policies 03.1, 03.114, 03.172, 03.174 and 03.3

Attachments

II.E.2.c. Omission of Policies

Attachments

III. DISCUSSION ITEMS

III.A. Resiliency Poll

Jamee Flaherty

Attachments

Resiliency Poll 12-18 Bd Report

Discussion

Jamee Flaherty shared and discussed the results of the Resiliency Poll that is given to students in grades 3-12.

III.B. Continuous Improvement Diagnostics

Bill Bradford

Attachments

Bradford BOE Mtng. PPT 12.10.18

Discussion

Bill Bradford shared and discussed a presentation on our comprehensive school and district improvement planning, needs assessment and assurances.

III.B.1. Continuous Improvement Diagnostic for Schools

Bill Bradford

III.B.2. Continuous Improvement Diagnostic for District

III.C. Needs Assessments

Bill Bradford

III.C.1. Needs Assessment for Schools

Bill Bradford

III.C.2. Needs Assessments for District

III.D. Assurances

Bill Bradford

III.D.1. School Assurances

III.D.2. District Assurances

III.E. Superintendent's Report

Karen Cheser

III.E.1. Alumni Feedback Report

Karen Cheser

Discussion

Karen Cheser shared alumni feedback from the HHS Class of 2012.

III.E.2. Graduation Requirements Update

Karen Cheser

Discussion

Karen Cheser shared the new graduation requirements that were amended in response to the testimonies given by educators at the Graduation Requirements public hearing in Frankfort on November 29.

III.E.3. 20 Grand Avenue Update

Karen Cheser

Discussion

Karen Cheser shared that we have named the new facility at 20 N. Grand Avenue as "Launch" and shared photos of the interior spaces.

An open house of the facility is scheduled for January 14, from 4:30-6pm.

III.E.4. Budget Process Update

Karen Cheser

Discussion

Karen Cheser shared that she will be meeting with department heads to begin planning the 2019-20 budget. The draft budget will be presented at the January meeting.

III.E.5. Fort Thomas Big Idea Search Update

Bill Bradford

Discussion

Bill Bradford shared that a few ideas from the Big FT Idea Search have been selected to continue on to the idea workshop phase.

III.F. Board Committee Updates

Jeff Beach

Discussion

John Weyer shared that the Audit Committee met and reviewed the 2017-18 audit with Barnes Denning.

Additionally, the Salary Committee met and reviewed the Extra Service Pay schedule.

IV. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Jeff Beach

Actions Taken

Order #1940 - 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.

Member Votes