Board chair Ann Meyer called the meeting to order at 6:40pm, immediately following the close of the Finance Corporation meeting.

Board members shared the following:

• HMS and HHS team wins at the State KDCO competition


• HHS Combined chorus/strings/band concert


• Moyer kindergarten circus


• Nesties: Best of the Nest - April 13 


• HHS musical Sweeney Todd - April 23-26

• KSBA Banner

HHS junior Avery Lutkenhoff created the artwork for the district's KSBA Conference banner.  The theme for this year's banner was "The Sky is the Limit." The banner is displayed at the annual KSBA Conference.

The Board thanked her for her work on the banner and gave her a "Rich in Tradition" t-shirt.

HHS seniors Bianca Hemsath and Caden Schroeder were named as Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program. 

The Board congratulated them on their achievement and presented each with a Tradition of Excellence Award.

HMS 8th grader Hailey Ryan was presented with a Tradition of Excellence award.

Amy Fry shared that she nominated Hailey for her hard work and perseverance displaying the Portrait of a Graduate competencies of a courageous leader as well as a curious and critical thinker, both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities.

HHS students in the We the People program shared their learning experiences in the classroom as well as the state competition and their preparation for the upcoming national competition. 

Students presenting were:

• Kaley Knauer
• Ella Pieper
• Jo Halbauer
• AnnaLucy Surrey

A parent addressed the Board with their concerns about the high school cell phone policy.

• Johnson Elementary - Hosea - BG4
• Johnson Elementary - Michels - BG4
• Johnson Elementary - Morel - BG4

Order #2408 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-4 Contract Closeout Forms for Morel Construction, Hosea Project Movers and Paul Michels and Sons for the Johnson Elementary Replacement project passed with a motion by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.

Jerry Wissman shared that bids received for this project came in lower than anticipated.

• Bid Tab Sheet - Highlands Roofing

Order #2409 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept all bids and award a contract to the lowest and best bidder, Imbus Roofing, for the Base Bid plus Alternate #2 for a total of $808,900.00 for the Highlands Roof Replacement project passed with a motion by Mr. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mrs. Sarah Foster.

• Revised BG-1 - Highlands Roofing

Order #2410 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Revised BG-1 in the amount of $851,298.00 for the Highlands Roof Replacement project passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach and a second by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein.

Resolution of the Board of Education of the Fort Thomas Independent School District at Fort Thomas, Kentucky, confirming the acceptance of an offer of assistance from the Kentucky School Facilities Construction Commission; authorizing and approving the execution of a participation agreement with said commission; 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; approving the execution of continuing disclosure procedures and the execution of tax compliance procedures; approving certain architects' plans for the construction of a certain school building project; and approving the plan of financing the cost of said project.

Order #2411 - Motion Passed:  Adoption of the Resolution authorizing the Fort Thomas Independent School District Finance Corporation to issue revenue bonds passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

• RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT - CBE.pdf

Order #2412 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Resolution of Support for the Council for Better Education, Inc. (CBE) passed with a motion by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein and a second by Mrs. Sarah Foster.

Julie Kuhnhein shared that the FTEF Parent's Night Out was a success.  FTEF will be awarding Teacher Grants in the next week.

She also shared that the HHS Athletic Hall of Fame is still accepting nominations through March 15.

Jeff Beach shared that the Budget and Salary Committees met and that salary schedules should be approved in the April meeting.

Ann Meyer shared that the Breakfast Committee will provide breakfast to faculty/staff on March 15, a late arrival day.

Order #2413 - 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. Jeff Beach and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.

• Minutes - 2-13-2023 - Board Meeting
• Minutes - 3-9-2023 - Working Board Meeting

• Financial Report for February 2023

• Food Service Report for February 2023

• 2022-2024 Technology Plan rev03-2023

• Attendance 6th Month 2022-23

• Payment Register for February 2023

• Administrative Assistant (Student Services) - Job Description

Employment of the following Paraprofessional Employees
Adam Caswell – Girls Head Tennis Coach – HHS
Tye Lembright – Girls Head Golf Coach – HHS

Transfer of the following Classified Position
Cathy Kelly – Assistant Café Manager - HMS to Café Manager – HMS

Retirement of the following Certified Employees
Cora Dill – Teacher – MES
Colleen Epperson – Teacher – HHS
Stephanie Griffith – Library Media Specialist – HMS
Robin Kemp – Teacher – HHS

Retirement of the following Classified Employees
Jane Petracco – Instructional Assistant – JES
Paul Prewitt – Custodian – JES
Janine Sharp – Adm Assistant / Student Services – CO

Resignation of the following Classified Employees
Tim Moynihan – Custodian – HHS
Josh Murphy – Custodian – HHS

Resignation of the following Extra-Curricular Positions
Cora Dill – Grade Level Leader -3 – MES
Karen Kampschmidt – Drama Club Sponsor – HMS

Resignation of the following Paraprofessional Employees
Natalie Brady – Assistant Band Director – HHS
Hannah Jones – Percussion/Winter Percussion Instructor – HHS
John Kolenich – Girls Head Tennis Coach – HHS

Board chair Ann Meyer adjourned the meeting at 7:25pm.