Ft. Thomas Independent
December 12, 2022 6:30 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
I. OPENING OF MEETING
Ann Meyer
Discussion

Board Chair Ann Meyer opened the meeting at 6:33pm.

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

Board members shared the following accolades and reminders:



  • FCCLA students Kaitlyn Dixon and Abigail McKinley placed 2nd and 3rd respectively at national competition

  • HHS Senior Logan Holbrook was selected to perform in the KMEA all-state jazz band -- for the 3rd year

  • Check Calendar for Concerts and Winter Events 

  • Booster Bash - January 20 @ The Post

I.B.2. Holiday Card Artist - Remi Adams
Keith Faust
Rationale

 

Discussion

The Board recognized and thanked Woodfill 1st-grader Remington Adams whose original artwork was selected for the district's 2022 holiday card.


Remi was given a check for $50, a "Rich in Tradition" t-shirt and several keepsake cards.


 

I.B.3. Tradition of Excellence Award
I.B.3.a. Jenny Miller-Horn
Dawn Laber
Discussion

Jenny Miller-Horn was given a Tradition of Excellence in recognition of her selection as the 2022 Mary May Wyman Outstanding KY Council for Exceptional Children (KYCEC) Member of the Year award recipient.

I.C. Student Showcase - HMS: STEM Programming
Erika Volpenhein
Rationale

 

Attachments
Discussion

Students gave a presentation demonstrating their projects in some of the new STEM offerings at HMS.


Students presenting were:



  • Knox Duke

  • Hope Darnell

  • Willem Foubert

  • Charlotte Agin

  • Finn Byers


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

I.D. Community Forum
Ann Meyer
Discussion

One community member addressed the Board with their concerns regarding library books.

II. ACTION ITEMS
II.A. Johnson Elementary Replacement
Jerry Wissman
II.A.1. Project Update
Discussion

Jerry Wissman shared that this project has been completed and a final pay application including retainage will be presented at the January meeting.

II.A.2. Paul Michels & Sons Pay App #3
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2378 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #3 to Paul Michels & Sons in the amount of $27,849.25 for the Johnson Elementary Replacement-Fieldhouse Parking Lot project 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
II.B. Tower Park Soccer Complex Renovation
Jerry Wissman
II.B.1. Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Discussion

Jerry Wissman advised that district and school administrators, soccer and track coaches, and community members met with REH&A to review and discuss plan options for the complex. 

II.B.2. Owner Architect Agreement
Jerry Wissman
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2379 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Owner-Architect Agreement with Robert Ehmet Hayes & Associates for the Tower Park Soccer Complex Renovation project passed with a motion by Mrs. Lisa Duckworth 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
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.A. Board Committee Updates
Ann Meyer
Discussion

Julie Kuhnhein shared that the Scholarship Committee met to review applications and award the 5 Gail Federle Memorial Teacher scholarships for 2022.


Ann Meyer shared that the Breakfast Committee provided breakfast treats for faculty and staff on the December late arrival day.

III.B. Imagination Library
Keith Faust
Attachments
Discussion

Keith Faust shared that we currently have 582 Fort Thomas children ages 0-5 who participate in the program. Children who are enrolled in the program from birth to age 5 receive 60 books by the time they enter kindergarten.

III.C. Recognition of Board Service
Brian Robinson
Discussion

Board members Brad Fennell and Lisa Duckworth, whose terms will end on December 31, were recognized and thanked for their years of service on the Board.  Brad Fennell has served 24 years and Lisa Duckworth has served 11 years.  Former board members who served during their tenure attended the meeting to thank them for their service and dedication.

IV. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Ann Meyer
Actions Taken

Order #2380 - 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 November 14, 2022; and Working Meeting of December 8, 2022
Attachments
IV.B. Financial Report for Month of November 2022
Attachments
IV.C. Food Service Report for November 2022
Attachments
IV.D. Attendance Report for 4th Month of 2022-23
Attachments
IV.E. Authorization for Payment of Claims
Attachments
IV.F. Transportation Memorandum of Understanding
Attachments
IV.G. Revised Board Meeting Dates for 2022-23
Attachments
IV.H. Notification and Approval of Student Trips
IV.H.1. HHS Boys Basketball - Maysville KY - December 20-22, 2022
IV.H.2. HHS Boys Basketball - Crestwood KY - December 27-29, 2022
IV.I. Personnel Action Taken Since November 14, 2022
Rationale

Employment of the following Classified Employee
Cameron Davis– Cafeteria – HMS

Employment of the following Extra-Curricular Positions
Lindsey Reckers –Yearbook/Middler Newspaper – HMS

Employment of the following Paraprofessional Employees
Brianna Adler – 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach – HMS
Sarah Leyshock – Academic Team Co-Sponsor – MES
Jaclyn Zenni – Academic Team Co-Sponsor – MES

Employment of the following Certified Substitutes
Tina Bacon
Terri Cains
Michi Fujimoto
Jake Kaplan
Amy Pendery
Phyllis Reis
Kelsey Ripley
Melissa Rossini
Jenna Sower
Brian Walz

Resignation of the following Certified Employee
Brittany Humphreys – Speech Language Pathologist – MES and HMS

Resignation of the following Classified Employees
Susan Scott – Cafeteria – HHS
Peggy Steele – Cafeteria – HHS

Resignation of the following Paraprofessional Employee
Sydnee Mangette– Boys Track Coach – HMS

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

Board Chair Ann Meyer adjourned the meeting at 7:49pm.