Board Chair Jeff Beach called the meeting to order at 6:32pm.

Congratulations to the following FCCLA students for their successes at the national meeting in July.

High School

• Ashley Coulter – Nutrition and Wellness, Gold Medal (scored a 96) and 3rd place out of 19 competitors/teams.
• Casey Race, Megan Stevens and Bree Mohr, Promote and Publicize FCCLA, Silver Medal

Middle School (incoming freshman)

• Kathleen Price – Recycle and Redesign, Gold Medal (scored a 98) and 3rd place out of 45 competitors
• Addy Wagner – Sports Nutrition, Gold Medal (scored a 97) and 3rd place out of 31 competitors/teams

All six students competed and won their event at the regional and state competition prior to competing at nationals.

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

Resident Rob Pinkston addressed the Board about the possibility of adding Wrestling to the high school athletics program.  After much discussion, the Board advised that they will continue researching the feasibility of adding a sport including the costs of facilities, equipment, coaching staff, uniforms, etc.

Kevin Nieporte, along with two HHS students, addressed the Board about the possibility of adding e-Sports (Gaming) to the HHS athletics program. E-Sports (Gaming) is currently recognized as a sport by KHSAA for three games: Rocket League, League of Legends and Smite. After discussion, the Board agreed to look into adding this, possibly beginning in the Spring of 2020. 

Jerry Wissman provided the Board with an update of the project noting that Morel is currently working on moving dirt, excavating and digging test pits for bedrock to begin work on the retaining wall.

• Morel Pay App #5 - JES

Order #2023 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #5 to Morel Construction in the amount of $220,554.00 for the Johnson Elementary Replacement project passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mr. Bradley Fennell.

Order #2024 - Motion Passed:  Adoption of the proposed changes to Policy 03.13251 - Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Schools; Policy 05.31 - Rental Application and Contract; Policy 08.1133 – College/Dual-Credit Courses; and Policy 10.4 - Advertising in the Schools as presented for a 2nd Reading passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mr. Bradley Fennell.

• Policy 03.13251 - Drug Free Alcohol Free Schools

• Policy 05.31 - Rental Application and Contract

• Policy 08.1133 - College Dual Credit Courses

• Policy 10.4 - Advertising in the Schools

2019-2020 Convenience Fee Schedule

Credit Card Payment Fee Comparison 

Square Charges the following

2.75% if the card is present

3.5% + $0.15 if the card is not present

After discussion, it was decided to table this item to the September meeting.

Per the 2018 RFP for Public Relations and Marketing Services, our contract with Living Media can be extended up to two (2) additional years as long as the pricing remains the same.  Living Media has agreed to extend the contract at the current pricing.

Order #2025 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the option to extend the contract for Public Relations and Marketing Services with Living Media through August 2020 passed with a motion by Mrs. Ann Meyer and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.

• Data Security & Privacy Presentation

Bill Bradford shared information about the Professional Development Academy which was held on August 9 and 12, offering teachers many options for continuing education.

Karen Cheser reviewed the Portrait of a Graduate Implementation Guidelines for 2019-20 wherein teachers and students will submit evidence of works that exemplify the PoG competencies.

Lisa Duckworth and Ann Meyer reported that the Education & Eggs Breakfast went very well, and that donations supported the expenses of the event.

Order #2026 - 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. Ann Meyer and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.

• Minutes - 7-8-2019 - Board Meeting
• Minutes - 7-15-2019 - Special Board Meeting

• Technology Report for July 2019

• Financial Report for July 2019

• Payment Register for July 2019

• Procedure 08.132 AP.1 - Gifted and Talented Students

Employment of the following Certified Employees
Lindsey Van Orsdel – 5th Grade Teacher – MES

Employment of the following Classified Employees
Meghan Laux – Speech Language Pathologist – JES and HHS
Jennifer Prejean – Bus Driver – District
Connie Cropenbaker – Bus Driver – District
William Huddleston – Instructional Assistant (Special Ed) – HHS
Christopher Gratsch – Instructional Assistant (Music) – HHS
Lynn Beck – Instructional Assistant (Kindergarten) – JES
Joni Deinlein – Instructional Assistant – JES
Annie Riesenberg – Instructional Assistant (Title 1 PT) – WES

Change in Position for the following Classified Employees
Lori Crawford – from Office/Nurse Assistant to Principal’s Secretary – JES
Jennifer Lang – from Instructional Assistant to Office/Nurse Assistant – JES

Employment of the following Extra Service Positions
Kelsey Hogberg – Journalism – MES
Mary Kinsella – Drama Club Co-Sponsor – MES
Laura Robinson – Grade Level Leader (Specials) – MES
Karen Kampschmidt – Drama Club Sponsor – HMS
Karen Kampschmidt – Literacy Leader (1/3 Split) – HMS
Amy Klepeisz – Literacy Leader (1/3 Split) – HMS
Kim Klein – Literacy Leader (1/3 Split) – HMS

Employment of the following Paraprofessionals
Jonathon McKenzie – Cross County Head Coach – HHS
Kelly Buerk – Dance Head Coach – HMS
Natalie Brady – Trumpet Instructor – HHS
Andy Raaker – Baseball Assistant Coach - HHS
Tom Eckerle – Baseball Assistant Coach - HHS

Resignation of the following Classified Positions
Lauren Castro – Speech Language Pathologist
Andrea Tekulve – Principal’s Secretary - JES

Resignation of the following Extra Service Positions
Collin Shadwell – Art Club Sponsor – HMS
Angela Cochran – Chess Club Sponsor – HMS
Colleen Epperson – Intramural Basketball Co-Sponsor – HHS
Kevin Listerman – Intramural Basketball Director – HHS
Michael Lipscomb – 6th Grade Boys Basketball B Team - HMS

Resignation of the following Paraprofessionals
Katie Allen – Girls’ Basketball Assistant Coach - HHS

Board Chair Jeff Beach adjourned the meeting at 8:36pm.