Ft. Thomas Independent
February 13, 2023 6:30 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. OPENING OF MEETING
Julie Kuhnhein
Discussion

Board Vice Chair Julie Kuhnhein called the meeting to order at 6:36pm immediately following close of the Finance Corporation meeting.

I.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Julie Kuhnhein
I.B. Recognitions
Julie Kuhnhein
I.B.1. Board Bravos and Updates
Rationale

Board members shared the following:

  • Recognition of our counselors for National School Counselor Week
  • We the People again advanced to nationals
  • Mock Trial advanced to state
  • FTEF Parents Night Out is March 4
  • Congratulations to HMS on their Cinderella production
  • Wrestling had a Region 5 winner
  • Booster Bash raised over 13K to support athletics
  • Moyer Kindergarten circus is February 23
  • Swim team competes at state this weekend
  • HMS Speech (Forensics) will compete at state February 24-25

 

 

I.B.2. Tradition of Excellence Awards
Julie Kuhnhein
I.B.2.a. Emma Hood
Discussion

Emma Hood was nominated for a Tradition of Excellence award by teacher Kelly Booth for demonstrating the Portrait of a Graduate competencies of Courageous Leader and Empathetic Collaborator.

I.B.2.b. Jillian Booth
Discussion

Jillian Booth was nominated for a Tradition of Excellence award by parent Lana Jreisat for her dedication to providing exceptional experiences and opportunities for students.

I.B.3. KMEA All-State
Beth Rowland
Rationale

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to KMEA All-State:

HHS
Chorus:
Katie Buschle
Connor Defevers
Addie Littner
Sylvie Martin
Rafe Pinkston
Norah Shadwell
Grace Shuley
Evan Stuart

Symphony Orchestra:
Caden Schroeder - violin

Jazz Ensemble:
Logan Holbrook - piano

HMS
Children's Chorus:
Alice Hair
Maggie Hair
Avni Jani
Grace Manning
Brielle Stanford
William Twehues

Junior High Chorus:
Lela Bach
Lucy Schill
Kit Valentine

Johnson
Children's Chorus
Hannah Bere

Moyer
Children's Chorus
Amelia Crozier
Beatrice Landon
Parker Shipman
Edie Twehues

Discussion

Students selected for KMEA All-State were recognized and congratuated for their accomplishments.  Each was given a Certificate of Achievement.

I.C. Student Showcase: Johnson - Project Droplet
Coffman/Hurtt/Brown
Attachments
Discussion


Johnson 5th-grade students presented on Project Droplet which they organized after reading the books Thirst and A Long Walk to Water and learning about the water crises in other countries. Their project raised $1581 which will be donated to H2O for Life.


Students presenting were:

    Lily Clarke

    Blake Deaton

    Dean Fangman

    Drew Kampschmidt

    Maggie Meyers

    Aiden Poage

    Hannah Poteet

    Reagan Sand



The board thanked the students for their presentation and gave each a “Rich in Tradition” t-shirt.

I.D. Community Forum
Julie Kuhnhein
Discussion

A parent addressed the board with concerns about SB150 and the need to support LGBTQ+ students.


A parent addressed the board to celebrate teachers Beth Brubaker, Emily Haffey and Katie Leftin and thank them for their positive impact on students.

II. ACTION ITEMS
II.A. Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract (GESC)
Jerry Wissman
II.A.1. Award of Contract
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2397 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract with CMTA passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Absent
II.A.2. BG-1
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2398 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-1 in the amount of $5,530,000.00 for the Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract project passed with a motion by Mr. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mrs. Sarah Foster.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Absent
II.A.3. BG-2s
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2399 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-2s for the Board of Education, 2504 Memorial Parkway, Highlands High School, the Fieldhouse, Highlands Middle School, Johnson Elementary School, Moyer Elementary School and Woodfill Elementary School passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Absent
II.B. Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Energy Conservation Revenue Bonds
Brian Robinson
Actions Taken

Order #2400 - Motion Passed:  Resolution of the Board of Education of the Fort Thomas Independent School District, approving a Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract with CMTA, Inc.; and approving the plan of financing the cost of said project; authorizing and approving the execution of a contract, lease and option with the Fort Thomas Independent School District Finance Corporation and any further necessary instruments, authorizing and approving the execution of a supplement to the continuing disclosure procedures and the execution of tax compliance procedures passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Absent
II.C. Highlands Roof Replacement
Jerry Wissman
II.C.1. Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Discussion

Jerry Wissman gave an update on status of this project.

II.C.2. Owner-Architect Agreement
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2401 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Owner-Architect Agreement with Robert Ehmet Hayes & Associates for the Highlands Roof Replacement project passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach and a second by Mrs. Sarah Foster.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Absent
II.C.3. BG-2 and BG-3 for Specifications and Design Development
Jerry Wissman
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2402 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-2 and BG-3 for Specifications and Design Development for the Highlands Roof Replacement project passed with a motion by Mr. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Absent
II.C.4. Municipal Advisory Services Agreement
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2403 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Agreement with RSA Advisors LLC for the Highlands Roof Replacement project passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Absent
II.D. Staffing Guidelines for 2023-24
Brian Robinson
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2404 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2023-24 Staffing Guidelines passed with a motion by Mr. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mrs. Sarah Foster.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Absent
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.A. Board Committee Updates
Julie Kuhnhein
Discussion

Jeff Beach shared that the Budget and Salary committees had upcoming meetings in February and March.


Julie Kuhnhein advised that the Hall of Fame committee is still accepting nominations.

IV. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Julie Kuhnhein
Actions Taken

Order #2405 - 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. Sarah Foster and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Absent
IV.A. Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 9, 2023; Board and SBDM Councils Joint Meeting of January 18, 2023; and Working Board Meeting of February 9, 2023
Attachments
IV.B. Financial Report for Month of January 2023
Attachments
IV.C. Attendance Report for 5th Month of 2022-23
Attachments
IV.D. Authorization for Payment of Claims
Attachments
IV.E. Revised Job Descriptions
IV.E.1. Teacher - Job Description
Attachments
IV.F. Transportation Memorandum of Understanding
Attachments
IV.G. Notification and Approval of Student Trips
IV.G.1. HHS Boys Basketball - Jackson KY - February 11, 2023
IV.G.2. HMS Speech - Lexington KY - February 24-25, 2023
IV.G.3. HHS Dance - Orlando FL - March 2-6, 2023
IV.G.4. HHS Mock Trial - Lexington KY - March 3-5, 2023
IV.H. Personnel Action Taken Since January 9, 2023
Rationale

Employment of the following Classified Employee 
Kelly Griffith – Cafeteria – HHS

Employment of the following Paraprofessional Employees
Alyssa Dixon – Softball Field Maintenance (1/2 split) – HHS
Jeremy Donelan– Boys Track Coach – HMS
Hannah Jones – Winter Percussion Instructor – HHS
McKinlee Miller – Softball Field Maintenance (1/2 split) – HHS
Dustin Preble – Boys Assistant Track Coach – HHS

Termination of the following Classified Employee
Cameron Davis – Cafeteria Staff Member – HMS

Resignation of the following Extra-Curricular Positions
Ryan Mahoney – Assistant Freshman Coach (1/4 split) – HHS
Mike Lipscomb – Girls Golf Coach – HHS

Resignation of the following Paraprofessional Employees
Dave Bibb – Assistant Freshman Coach (1/3 split) – HHS
Eric Fessler – Soccer Goal Keeper Coach (Boys/Girls) – HHS
Milt Horner – Softball Field Maintenance – HHS
Josh Mohr – Boys Assistant Track Coach – HHS

IV.I. Grant Extended Leave
IV.I.1. Kristin Wilson (Maternity - Approximately April 11 through June 3, 2023)
IV.I.2. Mary Ryan (Maternity - Approximately April 25 through June 3, 2023)
IV.I.3. Amanda Wagner (Maternity - Approximately August 15 through September 27, 2023)
IV.J. Approval of Superintendent Travel
IV.J.1. KSBA Conference - Louisville KY - February 24-26, 2023
V. OTHER BUSINESS
Julie Kuhnhein
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Julie Kuhnhein
Discussion

Board Vice Chair Julie Kuhnhein adjourned the meeting at 7:42pm.