Ft. Thomas Independent
July 10, 2023 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 6:31pm.

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:



  • FCCLA brought home 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Top 10 National Finalists and 1 National Program Award from the national competition.

  • 4th of July Parade was fun and very well-attended

I.C. Community Forum
Ann Meyer
Discussion

No speakers.

II. ACTION ITEMS
II.A. Highlands Roof Replacement
Jerry Wissman
II.A.1. Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Discussion

Jerry Wissman gave an update on the project noting that good progress has been made and most invasive work will be completed by the start of school.

II.A.2. Imbus Roofing Pay Application #1
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2454 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #1 to Imbus Roofing in the amount of $38,398.50 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 Absent
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.B. Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract (GESC)
Jerry Wissman
II.B.1. Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Discussion

Jerry Wissman shared that the AC system at HHS was activated today, HMS AC is scheduled to be on by August 1. 

II.B.2. CMTA Pay Application #4
Jerry Wissman
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2455 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #4 to CMTA, Inc. in the amount of $712,093.44 for the Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract program 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 Absent
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.C. Highlands Athletic Complex at Tower Park Renovation
Jerry Wissman
II.C.1. Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Discussion

Jerry Wissman shared that we are on target to have this project out for bid in the Fall with a start date in October.

II.C.2. BG-3
Jerry Wissman
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2456 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-3 for Design Development for the Highlands Athletic Complex at Tower Park Renovation 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 Absent
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.D. Adoption of KSBA Policy Updates for 2023-24
Jamee Flaherty
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2457 - Motion Passed:  Adoption of the proposed KSBA Policy Updates for 2023-24 as presented for a 2nd Reading 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 Absent
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.E. Lunch Program Recommendation for 2023-24
Jamee Flaherty
Actions Taken

Order #2458 - Motion Passed:  Approval to opt out of participation in the Federal Lunch Program for the 2023-24 school year 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 Absent
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.F. School-wide Fundraisers for 2023-24
Jamee Flaherty
Rationale

All Schools
Jostens Pictures

Highlands Middle
PTO Annual Fundraiser
Book Fair
Health Moves Minds

Johnson Elementary
Hullabaloo
Johnson Color Run
Book Fair (Fall and Spring)
Skool Kitz
Restaurant Nights
Artsonia

Moyer Elementary
Santa House
Artsonia/Artome
Book Fair (Fall and Spring)
Restaurant Nights
Kroger Rewards

Woodfill Elementary
Big Top
Book Fair
Turkey Trot
Volleyball Boosters League

Actions Taken

Order #2459 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the School-wide Fundraisers for the 2023-24 school year 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 Absent
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.A. Board Committee Updates
Ann Meyer
Discussion

Ann Meyer shared that the Education & Eggs Breakfast Committee has begun with organizing the Opening Day breakfast and employee gifts.

IV. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Ann Meyer
Actions Taken

Order #2460 - 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 Mrs. Sarah Foster.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Absent
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
IV.A. Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 12, 2023
Attachments
IV.B. Financial Report for Month of June 2023
Attachments
IV.C. District Technology Report - 4th Quarter
Attachments
IV.D. Attendance Report for 10th Month of 2022-23
Attachments
IV.E. Authorization for Payment of Claims
Attachments
IV.F. Revised Job Description
IV.F.1. Psychologist
Attachments
IV.G. Public Relations and Marketing Services
Rationale

Per the 2021 RFP for Public Relations and Marketing Services, our contract with Living Media can be extended up to two (2) additional years as long as the pricing remains the same. Living Media has agreed to extend the contract at the current pricing.

IV.H. KSBA Procedure Updates for 2023-24
Attachments
IV.I. Personnel Action Taken Since June 12, 2023
Rationale

Employment of the following Certified Employees
Jennifer Davis – Library Media Specialist – HMS
Kelsey Etherton – Mathematics Teacher – HHS

Employment of the following Classified Employees
Tara Henry – Elementary Principal’s Secretary – MES
Maria McGovney – Cafeteria Manager – WES
Rebecca Neufarth – Instructional Assistant – WES
Jessica Perrin – Instructional Assistant – HMS

Employment of the following Paraprofessional Positions
Maleah Abner – Golf – Girls Assistant Coach – HHS
James Frank – Soccer – Goal Keeper Coach – HHS
Gustavo Sanchez – Soccer – Boys Freshman Coach – HHS

Notification of MOU with KDE for the following Certified Employee
Allison Roth

Resignation of the following Paraprofessional Employee
Ryan Leopold – Track – Boys Head Coach – HHS

IV.J. Approval of Superintendent Travel
IV.J.1. FTIS Leadership Retreat - Louisville KY - July 24-26, 2023
IV.J.2. KASA Conference - Louisville KY - July 27-28, 2023
V. OTHER BUSINESS
Ann Meyer
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Ann Meyer
Discussion

Board Chair Ann Meyer adjourned the meeting at 6:54pm.