Ft. Thomas Independent
October 11, 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 6:30pm.

I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Ann Meyer
I.B. Recognitions
Ann Meyer
I.B.1. Board Bravos and Updates
Discussion

Board members shared the following accolades and reminders:



  • The Woodfill Big Top and Johnson Hullabaloo were very successful school fundraisers

  • Woodfill has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School based on high achievement

  • Both the girls and boys soccer teams have won district and are now in regional playoffs

  • Boys golf competed through the finals round

I.B.2. National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists/Commended
Rationale

 

Discussion

The following HHS seniors have been named in the National Merit Scholarship program:


Semifinalists:



  • Bianca Hemsath

  • Caden Schroeder


Commended:



  • Matt Herfel

  • Brandon Huhn

  • Cameron Myers

  • Casey Stiles

  • Sarah Yu


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

I.C. Student Showcase - HHS Mass Media Dept.
Bill Poff
Attachments
Discussion

HHS sophomores Brennan Bucher and John Exterkamp presented about the Mass Media program.


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

I.D. Community Forum
Ann Meyer
Discussion

A parent addressed the Board with comments regarding communication.

II. ACTION ITEMS
II.A. Guaranteed Energy Savings Project
Jerry Wissman
II.A.1. Letter of Intent
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2368 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Letter of Intent to KDE informing them of our intent to implement a guaranteed energy savings contract passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.A.2. GESC Qualified Provider Selection
Actions Taken

Order #2369 - Motion Passed:  Approval of CMTA Energy Solutions as the qualified provider to partner with on a guaranteed energy savings project passed with a motion by Mr. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.B. Consideration of School Bus Purchase
Jamee Flaherty
Actions Taken

Order #2370 - Motion Passed:  Approval to purchase a new 20 passenger handicap accessible school bus with the add-ons of air conditioning and a storage box and approval to adopt the Participation Resolution with KISTA passed with a motion by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein and a second by Mr. Bradley Fennell.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.C. Request for Waiver for Shortened School Day
Jamee Flaherty
Rationale

Request approval of a shortened school day for a student under the age of 18 and within our District boundaries. Medical and educational records indicate health concerns and conditions that compromise the ability to tolerate a full school day. After careful consideration of all relevant information, including input from physicians, family and educators, the Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) has recommended a shortened school day, with the goal of gradually increasing time at school as health conditions allow.

Actions Taken

Order #2371 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Request for Waiver for a Shortened School Day passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.A. Summer Enrichment Report
Jamee Flaherty
Attachments
Discussion

Jamee Flaherty provided the Board with an overview of the 2022 Summer Enrichment program. This year we had 274 students participate in 16 different offerings.

III.B. Board Committee Updates
Ann Meyer
Discussion

No Board committee meetings were held in the past month.

IV. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Ann Meyer
Actions Taken

Order #2372 - 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. Bradley Fennell and a second by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mrs. Lisa Duckworth Yes
Mr. Bradley Fennell Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
IV.A. Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 12, 2022; and Working Board Meeting of October 4, 2022
Attachments
IV.B. Financial Report for Month of September 2022
Attachments
IV.C. Food Service Report for September 2022
Attachments
IV.D. Attendance Report for 2nd Month of 2022-23
Attachments
IV.E. District Technology Report - Q1
Attachments
IV.F. Authorization for Payment of Claims
Attachments
IV.G. Notification and Approval of Student Trips
IV.G.1. HHS Boys Golf - Paris KY - September 18-19, 2022
IV.G.2. HHS Boys Golf - Louisville KY - September 25-26, 2022
IV.G.3. HHS Girls Golf - Louisville KY - September 26-27, 2022
IV.G.4. HMS KYA - Louisville KY - November 17-19, 2022
IV.G.5. HMS 8th Grade - Washington DC - April 20-23, 2023
IV.H. Personnel Action Taken Since September 12, 2022
Rationale

Employment of the following Classified Employees
Evangeline Ainsworth – Instructional Assistant – WES
Robin Lunsford – Instructional Assistant - HHS

Employment of the following Extra-Service Position
Ahren Wagner – Club FCCLA - HMS

Employment of the following Paraprofessional Employees
John Abner – Sixty Minute Club Football Coach – HHS
Sarah Hume – Odyssey of the Mind Coordinator – Districtwide
Charles Johnson – Freshmen Assistant Football Coach – HHS
Brooke Meier – Freshman Softball Coach – HHS
Zac Rohlfer – Academic Coach – WES
Jeff Trunick – Freshman Girls Basketball Coach - HHS

Resignation of the following Classified Employee
Madelyn Arnold – Instructional Assistant – WES

Resignation of the following Extra-Service Position
Marlee Barton – Club FCCLA - HMS

Resignation of the following Paraprofessional Employees
Taylor Baioni – 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach – HMS
Scott Turner, Jr. – Football Assistant Coach - HHS

IV.I. Grant Extended Leave
IV.I.1. Jennifer Underhill (Medical - Approximately November 8 through December 2, 2022)
IV.I.2. Sherry Bodner (Medical - Approximately November 28 through December 26, 2022)
IV.I.3. Samantha Corman (Maternity - Approximately December 1, 2022 through March 13, 2023)
IV.J. Approval of Superintendent Travel
IV.J.1. Blue Ribbon Recognition - Washington DC - November 2-4, 2022
V. OTHER BUSINESS
Ann Meyer
Discussion

Reminders of upcoming events:



  • HHS Chamber Choir Concert - October 13

  • HHS Band Concert - October 18

  • HHS Fall Play November 3-7

  • MES Santa House November 11-12

VI. ADJOURNMENT
Ann Meyer
Discussion

Board Chair Ann Meyer adjourned the meeting at 7:24pm.