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

Board members shared the following accolades and reminders:

·         HHS Theatre received 22 Cappies nominations for Crazy for You

·         May is Teacher Appreciation Month

·         Congratulations to our 2022 Retirees – Reception is May 19

·         Baseball team will play at GABP

·         Check district calendar for May events

Jacob Hudson placed 1st in Kentucky in Masonry of the SkillsUSA Competition. Jacob has qualified to compete in the National Skills USA Competition in Atlanta this summer.

The Board recognized and congratulated Jacob on his state championship win and presented him with a Certificate of Achievement and a "State Champion" t-shirt.

Cole Noah, HMS 7th-grader, placed 1st in Kentucky for STLP - 3D Design.

The Board recognized and congratulated Cole on his state championship win and presented him with a Certificate of Achievement and a "State Champion" t-shirt.

The following HHS students placed 1st in Kentucky for their FBLA Community Service Project:  

• Megan Greene


• Julia Heck


• Savannah King


• Lindsay Thompson


• Honor Valentine

The HHS E-Sports team won 1st place in State in the League of Legends competition.  Team members are:

• Zachary Fisher


• Dalton Howard


• Ryan Huber


• Oliver Morgan


• Luke Schaub


• Mason Stull


• Jeffrey Zheng

The Board recognized and congratulated the team for their state championship win and presented each with a Certificate of Achievement and a "State Champion" t-shirt.

Caden Schroder and Dash Macke won 1st place in the Technology Student Association (TSA) state competition for Computer Integrated Manufacturing Engineering. They are qualified to compete at the national TSA level in Dallas, TX.

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

The following students were accepted into the 2022 Governor's Summer Programs:

Governor's Scholar Program

• Jacob Bolling
• Kate Carris
• Dashiell Dugan
• Bianca Hemsath
• Caroline Slaby
• Ruby Smith
• AnnaLucy Surrey
• Sarah Yu

Governor's School for Entrepreneurs

• Kate Carris
• Sam Hopper
• Eva Sarakatsannis
• Garrett Strange
• Jackson Wilson

Governor's School for the Arts

• Chloe Caudill - Drama
• Robert Chalk - Architecture and Design
• Connor Defevers - Musical Theatre
• Olivia Hahn - Visual Art
• Logan Holbrook - Instrumental Music - Piano
• Sam Hopper - Musical Theatre
• Jonah Listerman - Musical Theatre
• Kaelin Martin - Creative Writing
• Owen Martin - Architecture and Design
• Ruby Smith - Film and Photography
• AnnaLucy Surrey - Film and Photography

HHS We the People students shared their experiences at both the state and national competitions. Students presenting were:

·         Faith Broering

·         Zach Fisher

·         Aiden Greenwell

·         Elle Mead

·         Mason Stull

·         KJ Toole

·         Katie Wilson

The Board thanked the students for their presentation and presented each with a “Rich in Tradition” t-shirt.

Community member Joan Ferris addressed the Board with comments and concerns about the school tax rate.

Parent Mirna Eads addressed the Board with comments about curriculum.

Parent Toby Varland addressed the Board with comments about student conduct.

Parent Lana Jreisat addressed the Board with appreciative comments about her experiences and observations of teachers in the district.

Mary Kinsella, on behalf of the FTEA, recognized the following teachers:

Laura Robinson, Library Media Specialist at Moyer, for her efforts in organizing and coordinating the weekly newscast and monthly Leader in Me Round-up. Both of these student-led activities highlight the news and events at Moyer Elementary.

Julie Martin, Health and Physical Education at HMS, for all of her work with Health, Moves Minds week. She is teaching students how to be healthy with simple activities to relax and ways to reduce anxiety, working with them on exercising both their bodies and minds.

Jason Burgess, HHS drama teacher, who truly exemplifies going above and beyond his role as theatre director at HHS. He not only helps his students do incredible artistic work but provides them opportunities to be professionals. Recently Jason had a cast member from Frozen work with students and took students to New York to work with Broadway actors. 

Jerry Wissman updated the Board about this final piece of the project.

• Bid Tab - JES Bid Package #2

Order #2328 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept all bids and award a contract to Michels Construction in the amount of $248,325.00 for Bid Package #2 - Highlands Fieldhouse Parking Lot of the Johnson Elementary Replacement project passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

• Revised BG-1 - JES

Order #2329 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised BG-1 in the amount of $24,614,434.00 for the Johnson Elementary Replacement project passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach and a second by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein.

• Revised BG-3 - JES

Order #2330 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the revised BG-3 in the amount of $24,614,434.00 for the Johnson Elementary Replacement project passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.

• BG-1 - HHS Stadium

Order #2331 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-1 in the amount of $52,500.00 for the Highlands High School Football Stadium Painting project passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.

• EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PILOT PROGRAM

Order #2332 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Employee Referral Incentive pilot program passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein.

• Tentative Budget for 2022-23

Order #2333 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Tentative Budget for 2022-23 passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mr. Bradley Fennell.

Order #2334 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Contract for Audit Services with Barnes Dennig & Co. LTD for 2021-22 in the amount of $21,750.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

• 2022-23 Certified Salary Schedule
• 2022-23 Administrator Indices
• 2022-23 Classified II Salary Schedule
• 2022-23 Classified Salary Schedule
• 2022-23 Supplemental Services Pay Schedule
• 2022-23 Extra Service Pay Salary Schedule
• 2022-23 Substitute Pay Schedule
• 2022-23 Athletic-Drama Workers Pay Scale

Order #2335 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Salary Schedules for 2022-23 passed with a motion by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

Order #2336 - Motion Passed:  Acceptance of the Bond of Treasurer Andrew Remlinger in the amount of $300,000.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.

Julie Kuhnhein shared that the Title IX committee met. The HHS Athletic Department is currently developing a more user-friendly webpage.

Order #2337 - 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. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mr. Bradley Fennell.

• Minutes - 4-18-2022 - Board Meeting
• Minutes - 5-05-2022 - Working Board Meeting

• Financial Report for April 2022

• Food Service Summary - April 2022

• Attendance 8th month 2021-22

• Payment Register for April 2022

Upcoming events:

• Last Day of School - June 3


• HHS Graduation - June 6

Board Chair Ann Meyer adjourned the meeting at 8:12pm.