Ft. Thomas Independent
March 11, 2019 6:30 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
I. OPENING OF MEETING
Lisa Duckworth
Discussion

Board Vice-Chair Lisa Duckworth called the meeting to order at 6:32pm.

I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Lisa Duckworth
I.B. Recognition of Guests
Lisa Duckworth
I.B.1. HHS Dance Team
Erinn Volpenhein
Rationale

Congratulations to the HHS Varsity Dance Team for their KDCO state championship win in Pom.  This is the team's 2nd state championship (KHSAA and KDCO) in Pom.

Team members are:

Seniors

Mallory Hill

Hannah Schwalbach

Emma Banks

 

Juniors

Molly Ferring

Lauren Arnold

Caroline Buecker

Addy Cain

Keiley Schoellman

Lexi Fitters

Lizzy Roeding

Abby Rust

 

Sophomores

Kayla Bolling

Lauren Hellman

Katy Salmon

Elli Keefer

Peyton Downard

Rachel Hoffmann

 

Freshmen

Emmie Brewer

Lindsay Thompson

Lucy New

Olivia Hoffmann

Madeline Adams

Katie Wilson

Macy Kocher

Makena Weifering

Livi Ferring

 

The Board recognized and congratulated the team, giving each a "Certificate of Achievement".

I.B.2. KMEA All-State
Mary Scaggs
Rationale

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to perform at KMEA:

All-State Chorus

Moyer

  • Elliott Dunbar
  • Jake Hagerty
  • Zoe Hyden
  • Florence Landon
  • Addie Littner
  • Emily Twehyes

Woodfill

  • Sophie Uhl

HMS

Jr. High Choir

  • Sophia Underhill
  • Katie Buschle
  • Sylvie Martin

 

HHS

Jr. High Choir

  • Avery Cavacini
  • Madeline Dadosky
  • Ashley Kelly
  • Grace Walsh

Women's Choir

  • Maggie Seibert
  • Emma Horton

 

All-State Orchestra

  • Violin - Keely Reitman
  • Viola - Dakota Wehrle, Erin Scott
  • Cello - Will Russell, Harrison Pawsat
  • Bass - Max Birchfield

 

All-State Band

  • Noah Cooley

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

I.B.3. KSBA Banner
Collin Shadwell
Rationale

Thank you to Tyler Layman and Aiden Nevels for their original artwork for the district's KSBA banner. This year's theme was Educate. Equip. Empower.  This banner was displayed during the Annual KSBA Conference February 22-24 in Louisville.

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

Attachments
I.B.4. Portrait of a Graduate Global Leader Awards
Rationale

The following employees were nominated for and received the Global Leader Award recognizing their commitment to modeling and advancing our Portrait of a Graduate competencies.

  • Mary Scaggs
  • Becky Brady
  • Whitney McKay
  • Shauna Luebbers
  • Rachel Caswell
  • Jennifer Flynn
  • Kim Schnier

I.C. Student Showcase - JES: Tackling Plastic Project
Kim Schnier
Rationale

Johnson 5th-grade students presented on their National Geographic Ecochallenge "Tackling Plastic" project.  Students presenting were:

  • Lizzie Perkins
  • Abbie Rowland
  • Julian Hankins
  • Noah Varland
  • Oliver Lozier
  • Katie Bucher
  • Bella Burwick
  • Robbie Koester
  • Jacob Gubser

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 on the project.

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

Order #1969 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #1 in the amount of $222,480.00 to Morel Construction for the Johnson Elementary Replacement project passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

Member Votes
Mrs. Karen Allen Yes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.B. Johnson Elementary Temporary Relocation Project
Jerry Wissman
II.B.1. Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Discussion

Jerry Wissman provided the Board with an update on the project, noting that the mobile units are now in process of arriving and being placed on the HHS campus. 

II.C. Lease Agreement with C.A.S.T.
Jerry Wissman
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1970 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Lease Agreement with C.A.S.T. subject to approval/input by the Board attorney passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach 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
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.D. Declaration of Surplus Property
Jerry Wissman
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1971 - Motion Passed:  Approval to declare miscellaneous equipment as identified on the attached list and all items from Johnson Elementary School not being utilized in their temporary location as surplus property passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach 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
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.E. RFP for Custodial Supplies
Jerry Wissman
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1972 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the RFP for Custodial Supplies passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

Member Votes
Mrs. Karen Allen Yes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.F. RFP for District-wide Copier Lease Project
Diana McGhee
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #1973 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the RFP for the District-wide Copier Lease Project passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mrs. Ann Meyer.

Member Votes
Mrs. Karen Allen Yes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.G. Amended 2018-19 School Calendar
Jamee Flaherty
Rationale


Actions Taken

Order #1974 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the amended 2018-19 school calendar making the May 28, 2019, a make-up day for teachers and keeping the last day of school for students as May 24, 2019 passed with a motion by Mrs. Karen Allen and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

Member Votes
Mrs. Karen Allen Yes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer No
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.A. School and District Report Cards
Bill Bradford
Discussion

Bill Bradford shared that the 2017-18 School and District Report Cards are  now available online at  https://openhouse.education.ky.gov/src

III.B. Superintendent's Report
Karen Cheser
Attachments
Discussion

Heidi Neltner, Brian Mercer and Jody Johnson shared about their roles as Digital Learning Coaches in the district. 

III.C. Board Committee Updates
Jeff Beach
Actions Taken

Order #1975 - Motion Passed:   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
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
IV. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Lisa Duckworth
Discussion

Board Vice-Chair Lisa Duckworth adjourned the meeting at 8:29pm.

IV.A. Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 11, 2019, and Working Board Meeting of March 7, 2019
Attachments
IV.B. District Technology Report for February 2019
Attachments
IV.C. Financial Report for Month of February 2019
Attachments
IV.D. Food Service Report for February 2019
Attachments
IV.E. Attendance Report for 6th Month of 2018-19
Attachments
IV.F. Authorization for Payment of Claims
Attachments
IV.G. Notification of Approval of Student Trips
IV.G.1. HHS Speech Team - Lexington KY - March 15-17, 2019
IV.G.2. HMS Academic Team - Louisville KY - March 16-18, 2019
IV.G.3. HHS Academic Team - Louisville KY - March 17-18, 2019
IV.G.4. HHS FCCLA - Louisville KY - March 18-21, 2019
IV.G.5. HHS Choir - Nashville TN - March 30 - April 1, 2019
IV.G.6. HHS Baseball - Louisville, KY - April 4-6, 2019
IV.G.7. MES 5th Grade - Fishers IN - April 26, 2019
IV.G.8. WES 5th Grade - Fishers IN - May 22, 2019
IV.H. Personnel Action Taken Since February 11, 2019
Rationale

Employment of the following Classified Position
Jenn Smith - Occupational Therapist - District

Employment of the following Extra Service Position
T.J. Lykins – Detention Monitor – HHS

Resignation of the following Paraprofessional
Johnny Downey – Cheerleading JV Coach – HHS

Employment of the following Certified Substitutes
Terri Crooks

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

Board Vice-Chair Lisa Duckworth adjourned the meeting at 8:29pm.