Ft. Thomas Independent
August 08, 2022 6:30 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. OPENING OF MEETING
Ann Meyer
Discussion

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

I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Ann Meyer
I.B. Board Bravos and Updates
Discussion

Board members shared the following accolades and information:



  • Robin Kemp, HHS science teacher, is a finalist (1 of 4) for KY High School Teacher of the Year

  • Kelly Booth selected to serve as Teacher Leader on the UK Holocaust Initiative. 

  • Elizabeth Waymeyer was named as Assistant Principal at Woodfill Elementary.

  • Annual Education & Eggs Breakfast is August 11.

  • Back to School events are in full swing and on school web pages.

  • HABA Annual Booster Drive, Taste of the Season (Drama), PTSO fundraisers, etc. 

I.C. Community Forum
Ann Meyer
Discussion

No requests were made to address the Board at this meeting.

II. ACTION ITEMS
II.A. Facility Use Fee Schedule
Brian Robinson
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2356 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Facility Use Fee Schedule passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Absent
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Absent
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.B. Resolution Releasing Right of First Refusal
Brian Robinson
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2357 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Resolution Releasing the Board's Right of First Refusal in Real Estate and authorizing the superintendent to execute the Release of Agreement/Right of First Refusal document passed with a motion by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Absent
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Absent
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.C. Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services (NKCES)
Brian Robinson
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2358 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue participation with the NKCES for the 2022-23 school year, designating Brian Robinson as representative and Jamee Flaherty as alternate representative passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Absent
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Absent
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.A. Areas of Emphasis for SY 2022-23
Brian Robinson
Attachments
Discussion

Brian Robinson shared and discussed the Areas of Emphasis for the 2022-23 school year:



  • Destination District for Teachers and Students

  • Strategic Plan

  • Instructional Focus

  • Expand FTIS Partnerships and Voice

III.B. Board Committee Updates
Ann Meyer
Discussion

Ann Meyer reported that the Education and Eggs Breakfast committee has been busy finalizing the details for the Breakfast  August 11.

IV. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Ann Meyer
Actions Taken

Order #2359 - 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 Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Absent
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Absent
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
IV.A. Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 18, 2022; and Working Board Meeting of August 4, 2022
Attachments
IV.B. Financial Reports for Months of June and July 2022
Attachments
IV.C. Authorization for Payment of Claims
Attachments
IV.D. District Technology Report - 4th Quarter
Attachments
IV.E. District Data Security and Breach Procedures
Attachments
IV.F. Trauma Informed Care Plan for 2022-23
Attachments
IV.G. Notification of Changes to Procedures
IV.G.1. Procedure 05.3 AP.1 - Use of School Facilities and Grounds
Attachments
IV.G.2. Procedure 05.31 AP.21 - Application for Use of District Property
Attachments
IV.G.3. Procedure 5.31 AP.22 - Facility Usage Guidelines
Attachments
IV.H. Personnel Action Taken Since July 18, 2022
Rationale

Employment of the following Certified Employees
Summer Sands-Arthur – Primary Teacher – WES
Jisoo Bae – Vocal Music Teacher – HHS
Steven McClamrock – Special Education Teacher – HHS
Brianne McDowell – Gifted and Talented Teacher – Districtwide
Jill Taylor – Health and PE Teacher – HHS

Employment of the following Classified Employees
Tim Barth – Custodian – HMS
Heather Clark – Cafeteria – HMS
Victoria Mershon – Cafeteria – HHS
Andrew Moré – Custodian – HHS
Brandon Ponchak – Instructional Assistant – HHS

Employment of the following Extra-Curricular Employees
Heidi Neltner – Lego League Robotics Coordinator – Districtwide
Katie Huber – Lego League Robotics Assistant – Districtwide
Brian McDowell – Lego League Robotics Assistant – Districtwide
Scott Pahren – Grade Level Leader 6 – HMS
Stephanie Ewald – Grade Level Leader 7 – HMS
John Warford – Grade Level Leader 8 – HMS

Transfer of the following Certified Position
Elizabeth Waymeyer – from Intermediate Teacher – WES to Assistant Principal – WES

Resignation of the following Certified Employee
Shelly Hoffstedder – Special Education Teacher – HHS

Resignation of the following Classified Employees
Brandy Abplanalp – Instructional Assistant – WES
Taylor Newman – Instructional Assistant – HMS
Sarah Harrison – Instructional Assistant – MES

Resignation of the following Extra-Curricular Employees
Nikki Everett – Girls on the Run Co-Sponsor – MES
Chelsey St. Martin – Assistant Academic Team Coach – HHS

Resignation of the following Paraprofessional Employee
David Matteson – JV Softball Coach – HHS 

V. OTHER BUSINESS
Ann Meyer
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Ann Meyer
Discussion

Board Chair Ann Meyer adjourned the meeting at 6:56pm.