Board Chair Ann Meyer called the meeting to order at 6:32pm.

The Board recognized and congratulated the Boys Swim/Dive Team for their recognition as 2020-21 NISCA All-American Dual Meet National Champions.  Team members are:

Jack Banks – Individual Swimming All-American and Academic All-American

Will Griffith - Individual Swimming All-American and Academic All-American

Harrison Pawsat - Individual Swimming All-American and Academic All-American

Mac Russell - Individual Swimming All-American

Sam Jones - Individual Swimming All-American

Michael Meadows

Miles Sower

Isaac Bassett

Reece Guthier

Benjamin Vaught

Jake Bolling

Matt Herfel

Logan Holbrook

Evan Jones

Adam Pawlak

Bode Russell

Charlie Banks

Griffin Barlow

Hayden Hasson

Ethan Stuart

The Board also congratulated Priscilla Caballero who was recognized as an Academic All-American.

Each was given a Certificate of Achievement.

The Board recognized and congratulated the following students who won national awards at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference:

HHS

Sydney Schenk—Professional Presentation (Silver Medal)

Katherine Johnsonl—Public Policy Advocate (Silver Medal)

Madeline Dadosky—Career Investigation (Silver Medal)

Kate Carris, Ava Torrano and Kayleigh Nicoulas—Chapter in Review Portfolio (Silver Medal)

HMS

Alaina Wagner—Career Investigations (Silver Medal)

Additionally, Ashley Coulter, FCCLA KY State VP for Community Service was one of 20 finalists for a national office.

Each were given a Certificate of Achievement.

The Board also recognized and congratulated Ahren Wagner, HHS Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, who was one of 30 FCCLA advisors nationwide who was honored this year with a Spirit of Advising Award. The Spirit of Advising Award recognizes FCCLA advisors who consistently demonstrate excellence in modeling FCCLA character and integrity to ensure the success of their students within their classroom and career. Ahren has been an FCCLA Advisor for over 22 years.

Several community members and parents were in attendance. Some addressed the board with their comments on the following topics:

• Masking mandates for 2021-22 School Year


• COVID testing protocols


• HHS equity course syllabus


• School-Based Decision-Making council meetings

Jerry Wissman provided the board with an update of the status of the project noting that we are now working through the final punch list of items to be resolved before closing this project.

• Morel Pay App #29 - JES

Order #2267 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #29 to Morel Construction in the amount of $799,982.35 for the Johnson Elementary Replacement project passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein.

Order #2268 - Motion Passed:  Adoption of the proposed changes to Policy 03.121 – Salaries and Policy 09.24 – Employment of Students as presented for a 2nd Reading passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

• Policy 03.121 - Salaries

• Policy 09.24 - Employment of Students

Order #2269 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue participation with the NKCES for the 2021-22 school year and approval to designate Brian Robinson as representative and Bill Bradford as alternate representative passed with a motion by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.

• CBE Resolution of Support

Order #2270 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Resolution to support the Council for Better Education, Inc. (CBE) passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein.

Jamee Flaherty shared information about masking mandates, quarantine requirements, and COVID testing protocols. She also shared that current information can be found on the Healthy at School page on the district's website.

• ACT Report 2021

Bill Bradford presented and discussed the report of the 2021 ACT results for 11th grade students at Highlands High School.  

• AP Report 2021

Bill Bradford presented and reviewed the report of the 2021 Advanced Placement (AP) Exam results for Highlands High School.

Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, each school district shall implement essential workplace ethics programs that promote characteristics that are critical to success in the workplace.  Each student in elementary, middle, and high school shall receive essential workplace ethics instruction.  By September 1, 2019, and every two (2) years thereafter, the superintendent of each school district shall provide to the commissioner of education a report, describing the school district's essential workplace ethics programs and how they are being implemented at each school.

• Essential Workplace Ethics

Bill Bradford presented the verification of the district's essential workplace ethics programs.

Through Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds, the District's ARP ESSER allocation provides the supplemental funding needed to maintain teaching and learning during and after the pandemic; safely reopen schools as soon as possible; maintain full-time, in-person instruction; and, address the effects of lost instructional time on students’ social,  emotional, mental health, and academic needs.

• ARP ESSER Spending Plan

Bill Bradford presented and explained the ARP ESSER funds spending plan.

Jeff Beach reported that the Audit committee met last week and that the yearly audit is scheduled to begin the week of August 23.

Ann Meyer reported that the Education & Eggs committee just completed another successful back to school breakfast on August 12. She thanked the sponsors for financially supporting this event, and Nancy Gesenhues and her staff for their work in preparing breakfast.

Order #2271 - 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. Jeff Beach and a second by Mr. Bradley Fennell.

• Minutes - 7-12-2021 - Board Meeting
• Minutes - 7-21-2021 - Special Working Meeting
• Minutes 7-22-2021 - Special Working Meeting

• Financial Report for July 2021
• Financial Report for June 2021

• Payment Register for July 2021

• Adm Asst - HHS Athletic Director - Rev. 2021

• FTIS School Fees 21-22 - Updated

Employment of the following Certified Employees
Jennifer Forgy – Assistant Principal – HHS
Joseph Rivers – Vocal Teacher – HHS

Employment of the following Classified Employees
Lance Bucher –Admin. Assistant Athletics – HHS
Thomas Crabtree – Custodian – HHS
Michele Daunt – Cafeteria – HHS
Robert Geglein – Cafeteria – JES
Kevin Hester – Network Administrator – Districtwide
Amanda Jones – Occupational Therapist – Districtwide
Jodi Luhn – Instructional Assistant – JES
Christopher Martin – Computer Technician – Districtwide
Amanda Pfetzer – Instructional Assistant – WES
Hannah Sargent – Music Instructional Assistant – HMS
Jon Stratton – Director of Transportation/Bus Monitor – Districtwide

Employment of the following Extra Service Positions
Elizabeth Beimesche – Grade Level Leader K – MES
Cora Dill – Grade Level Leader 3 – MES
Jessica Ginter – JV Volleyball Coach – HHS
Katie Hood – Grade Level Leader 2 – MES
Karin Thomas – Grade Level Leader 1 – MES
Melissa Trimbach – Team Leader 6-1 – HMS
Vera Schneider – Grade Level Leader 4 – MES
Lindsey Van Orsdel – Grade Level Leader 5 – MES
Silvia McClamrock – Grade Level Leader Specials – MES

Employment of the following Paraprofessional Employees
Vincent Berry – Freshman Cheerleading Coach – HHS
Andrew Deimling – Girls Soccer Varsity Assistant Coach – HHS
Eric Fessler – Soccer Goalkeeper Coach – HHS
Brian Huseman – Bowling Assistant Coach – HHS
Jeffrey Lynne – Boys Golf Assistant Coach – HHS
Molly Maxwell – Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach – HHS
Colin Roth – Assistant Wrestling Coach – HHS
Brian Thomas – Soccer Complex Coordinator – HHS

Change in Position for the Following Classified Position
Kathy Eaton – Admin Assistant Athletics – HHS to Admin Assistant Operations – District

Resignation of the following Certified Employee
Jacob Young – Vocal Teacher – HHS

Resignation of the following Classified Employees
Jill Frakes – Instructional Assistant – HMS
Laura Grimme – Instructional Assistant – JES
Heidi Vermeil – Library Instructional Assistant – HHS

Brian Robinson thanked the Fort Thomas Education Foundation for their recent gift to the district of the property located at 2504 Memorial Parkway.

The Johnson Elementary School Grand Opening ceremony was held on Sunday, August 15. The event was very well attended with many community members taking the opportunity to tour the school. 

Board Chair Ann Meyer adjourned the meeting at 8:48pm.