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

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

 

Discussion

The following was shared:



  • Woodfill's Spaghetti Dinner is September 15 and Big Top Festival is September 17

  • HHS Homecoming Parade is October 4 kicking off the Homecoming weekend

  • US News & World Report ranked HHS #3 in the state and #1 in NKY

  • HHS has 5 National Merit Semifinalists and 5 Navigo Scholars


I.C. Student Showcase - Moyer: Humphrey the Therapy Dog
Dawn Laber
Rationale

 

Attachments
Discussion

Moyer students gave a presentation and shared about their personal experiences with Humphrey the Therapy Dog. Students presenting were:



  • Serafina Deinlein

  • Riley Stirrat

  • Vera Beck

  • Elizabeth Sizemore

  • Kellan Knight

  • Jack Walsh

  • David Soto

  • David De Leon De Leon

  • Alan Mundo Lopez

  • Emma Gilkerson

  • Elliot Hills


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

I.D. Community Forum
Ann Meyer
II. ACTION ITEMS
II.A. Highlands Roof Replacement
Jerry Wissman
II.A.1. Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Discussion

Jerry Wissman provided an update on the project noting the project is going well that work at the gym and office entrances would be done during fall break.

II.A.2. Imbus Roofing Pay Application #3
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2468 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #3 to Imbus Roofing in the amount of $214,313.40 for the Highlands Roof Replacement project 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 Yes
II.B. Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract (GESC)
Jerry Wissman
II.B.1. Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Discussion

Jerry Wissman provided an update on the project noting that lighting is nearly complete and the last large item for this project is the cooling tower which will be installed during fall break. 

II.B.2. CMTA Pay Application #6
Jerry Wissman
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2469 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #6 to CMTA, Inc. in the amount of $379,419.53 for the Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract program passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach and a second by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.C. Establish Additional Cafeteria Position
Jamee Flaherty
Actions Taken

Order #2470 - Motion Passed:  Approval to establish an additional cafeteria position at Highlands Middle School 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 Yes
II.D. Working Budget for 2023-24
Brian Robinson
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2471 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Working Budget for 2023-24 passed with a motion by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein 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 Yes
II.E. Approval of Legal Counsel
Brian Robinson
Actions Taken

Order #2472 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Mary Ann Stewart with the law firm of Adams Law, PLLC to continue to provide legal counsel 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 Yes
II.F. District Funding Assurances
Keith Faust
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2473 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the District Funding Assurances for 2023-24 passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Yes
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.A. School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) Council Update
Keith Faust
Attachments
Discussion

Keith Faust reported that all SBDM requirements for member training have been completed.  He also shared the members of each school's council and noted that meeting dates, agendas and minutes are available on the school's webpage.

III.B. Title IX Report
Wes Caldwell
Discussion

Wes Caldwell shared that we met one of the three requirements needed to pass this year's Title IX report.  

III.C. Board Committee Updates
Ann Meyer
Discussion

No committees have met since the August board meeting.

IV. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Ann Meyer
Actions Taken

Order #2474 - 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 Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
IV.A. Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 14, 2023; Tax Hearing Meeting of August 17, 2023; Special Meeting of August 17, 2023; and Working Meeting of September 7, 2023
Attachments
IV.B. Financial Report for Month of August 2023
Attachments
IV.C. Authorization for Payment of Claims
Attachments
IV.D. Declaration of Surplus Property
Attachments
IV.E. Revised Job Description
IV.E.1. Administrative Assistant to Superintendent
Attachments
IV.F. Notification and Approval of Student Trips
IV.F.1. HHS Volleyball - Frankfort KY - September 8-9, 2023
IV.F.2. HHS Boys Golf - Bowling Green KY - September 8-9, 2023
IV.G. Personnel Action Taken Since August 14, 2023
Rationale

Change in Position for the following Certified Employees
Alyona Greene – from Part-time EL Teacher to Full-time EL Teacher – HHS
Rebecca Manyet – from Classified Health Sciences to Certified Health Sciences – HHS

Employment of the following Classified Employees
Jessica Eades – Instructional Assistant – WES
Emma Eide – Instructional Assistant – JES

Employment of the following Extra-Curricular Positions
Stephanie Beiting – National Honor Society (1/2 split) and Studio Art (1/2 split) – HHS
Brady Dowling – NHS Sponsor – HHS
Andy Eckerle – National Honor Society (1/2 split) and Studio Art (1/2 split) – HHS
Del Ehemann – Envirothon and Junior Class Co-Sponsor – HHS
Kym Grillot – Academic Team and Future Problem Solving – HHS
Emily Haffey – World Language / Spanish Club – HHS
Kevin Kampschmidt – Math Dept. Chair – HHS
Kimberly Klein – Science Dept. Chair – HMS
Kevin Listerman – Senior Sponsor – HHS
Heidi Neltner – Green Club – HHS
Meredith Reber – Tri-M Music (1/2 split) – HHS
Wesley Staff – Detention Monitor – HMS
Katie Stewart – Junior Class Co-Sponsor – HHS

Employment of the following Paraprofessional Position
 Nancy Northern Willis – Journalism Club – MES

Change in Position for the following Paraprofessional Employees
John Hazeres – from Wrestling Coach – HHS to Wrestling Asst. Coach – HHS
Colin Roth – from Wrestling Asst. Coach – HHS to Wrestling Coach – HHS

Resignation of the following Classified Employee
Jeffrey Moore – Cafeteria Cook – HHS

Resignation of the following Extra-Curricular Positions
Susan Anderson – Science Dept. Chair – HMS
Lauren Peterson – Literacy Leader – HHS

Resignation of the following Paraprofessional Employee
Jaclyn Zenni – Academic Team Coach – MES

IV.H. Grant Extended Leave
IV.H.1. Del Ehemann (Medical - Approximately December 11, 2023, through January 16, 2024)
IV.I. Approval of Superintendent Travel
IV.I.1. KASS Summit - Lexington KY - September 25-26, 2023
V. OTHER BUSINESS
Ann Meyer
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Ann Meyer
Discussion

Board Chair Ann Meyer adjourned the meeting at 7:13pm.