Ft. Thomas Independent
March 11, 2024 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 information:


  • Swim and Dive combined State Runner-ups

  • HHS Boys Basketball V & JV Regional Champions

  • HHS Forensics State Champ - Sophie Uhl

  • HMS Forensics State Runner - Caedmon Rossini

  • 2024 Golden Apple Winners - Kevin Listerman, Betsy Beimesche and Jillian Booth

  • HHS Girls Wrestling had 4 of 5 wrestlers on the podium

  • HHS Boys Wrestling State Runner-up - Rilen Pinkston

  • HHS TSA Regional Champions

  • Campbell County Conservation poster winner - Nolan Hughes

  • HHS Winter Guard and Percussion finished in 1st place last weekend

  • HMS Spelling Bee winner, George Weghorst, finished runner-up in the Regional Spelling Bee

  • HHS Musical, "Damn Yankees", will open March 21 and run through March 24

  • Congratulations to Peter Winkler, Moyer Elementary's next principal

  • ACT is March 19

  • Spring Break is just around the corner

I.B.2. KSBA Banner Designer
Keith Faust
Attachments
Discussion

HHS senior Nick Gross created the artwork for the district's KSBA Conference banner.  The theme for this year's banner was "Keys to Success".  The banner is displayed at the annual KSBA Conference.  The Board thanked Nick for his work and gave him a "Rich in Tradition" t-shirt.

I.B.3. National Merit Finalists
John Darnell
Rationale

 

Discussion

The following HHS seniors were named Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program:


  • Bradley Groneck

  • Ryan Groneck

  • Sophia Scherrer

  • Connor Wehby

  • Jackson Wilson


The Board congratulated the students on their achievement and presented each with a Certificate of Achievement.

I.B.4. KMEA Winners/Results
Discussion

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



HHS Orchestra:

Noah Huber - Symphony

Abigail McKinley - Commonwealth

Elliot Martin - Commonwealth



HHS Choir:

Garrett Cutajar - TTBB

Weston Higgason - TTBB

Sylvie Martin - SATB

Rafe Pinkston - TTBB

Eva Sarakatsannis - SSAA

Evan Stuart - SATB

Caroline Weber - KJHC



HMS Choir:

Hannah Bere - Kentucky Children's Choir

Amelia Crozier - Kentucky Children's Choir

Elyse Hart - Kentucky Children's Choir

Beatrice Landon - Kentucky Children's Choir

Ella Kate Reynolds - Kentucky Junior High Treble Choir

Lucy Schill - Kentucky Junior High Mixed Choir

Edie Twehues - Kentucky Children's Choir

Kit Valentine - Kentucky Junior High Treble Choir


MES Choir:

Genevieve Deinlein - Kentucky Children's Choir



WES Choir:

Norah Dillon - Kentucky Children's Choir

Lily Hobson - Kentucky Children's Choir



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


 

I.C. Student Showcase - JES: 100 Years
Aimee Shadwell
Rationale


Attachments
Discussion

Johnson 3rd-grade students presented on the Johnson 100 Year Celebration.  To celebrate this momentous occasion, students designed and made ornaments to be sold at the celebration in March.  Proceeds will go to Kentucky Wild and the World Wildlife Fund.  Students presenting were:


  • Cooper Adkins

  • Evelyn Brossart

  • Georgia Frase

  • Natalie Menninger

  • Lincoln Pinello

  • Keaton Rust

  • Andrea Truta

  • Milo Wilhelm


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

I.D. Community Forum
Ann Meyer
Discussion

Adam Schmidt thanked the board for supporting the wrestling program and shared the wonderful results the HHS wrestling program achieved this year.

II. ACTION ITEMS
II.A. Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract (GESC)
Jerry Wissman
II.A.1. Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Discussion

Jerry Wissman shared that 98% of new equipment is hooked up and operational.  The project is in the final stages of retrofitting and is expected to be complete soon.

II.A.2. CMTA Pay Application #12
Jerry Wissman
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2512 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application # 12 to CMTA, Inc. in the amount of $72,087.44 for the Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract program 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
II.B. Cleaning Services Pilot - First Green Building Services
Brian Robinson
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2513 - Motion Passed:  Approval to authorize the superintendent to enter into a cleaning services pilot agreement with First Green Building Services at Johnson Elementary 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 Absent
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.C. RFP for Custodial Supplies
Jerry Wissman
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2514 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the RFP for Custodial Supplies 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.D. RFP for Auditing Services
Andy Remlinger
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2515 - Motion Passed:  Approval to conduct an RFP for auditing services 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
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.A. Highlands Athletic Complex at Tower Park Renovation
Jerry Wissman
III.A.1. Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Discussion

Jerry Wissman shared that Phase 1 is under way.  Riegler is working on relocating the section of Sergeant Avenue and the River Road access is temporarily unavailable.  Superintendent Brian Robinson shared the district is hopeful a design will be ready for the April 8 board meeting. 

III.B. Board Committee Updates
Ann Meyer
Rationale

Board members shared the following:

  • Salary and Budget committees will be meeting in the next few weeks
  • FTEF Parents' Night Out was a success

IV. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Ann Meyer
Actions Taken

Order #2516 - 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 Absent
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
IV.A. Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 12, 2024 and Working Meeting of March 7, 2024
Attachments
IV.B. Financial Report for Month of February 2024
Attachments
IV.C. Food Service Report for February 2024
Attachments
IV.D. Attendance Report for 6th Month of 2023-24
Attachments
IV.E. Authorization for Payment of Claims
Attachments
IV.F. WesBanco Depository Agreement Extension
Attachments
IV.G. Notification and Approval of School-wide Fundraiser
Rationale

Approval of the following additional school-wide fundraiser:

JES
Johnson 100th Birthday Ornaments

Attachments
IV.H. Notification and Approval of Student Trips
IV.H.1. HHS Wrestling Teams - Lexington, KY - February 14-17, 2024
IV.H.2. HHS Swim & Dive - Lexington, KY - February 22-24, 2024
IV.H.3. HHS TSA - Louisville, KY - March 18-20, 2024
IV.H.4. HHS FCCLA - Louisville, KY - March 26-29, 2024
IV.H.5. HHS Softball - Pigeon Forge, TN - April 1-4, 2024
IV.H.6. HHS Envirothon - Dawson Springs, KY - April 11-12, 2024
IV.H.7. HHS We The People - Washington, D.C. - April 12-16, 2024
IV.H.8. HMS 8th Grade - Washington, D.C. - April 18-21, 2024
IV.H.9. WES 4th Grade - Columbus, OH - April 25, 2024
IV.H.10. HHS Softball - Georgetown, KY - April 26-27, 2024
IV.H.11. HHS Softball - Lexington, KY - May 10-11, 2024
IV.I. Personnel Action Taken Since February 12, 2024
Rationale

Transfer of the following Certified Employee
Peter Winkler - Assistant Principal at MES to Principal at MES (effective July 1, 2024)

Transfer of the following Classified Employees
Tim Barth – Custodian at HMS to Building Supervisor at JES
Matt Schnelle – Custodian at JES to Custodian at HMS

Employment of the following Classified Employees
Melissa Ofori-Attah – Cafeteria I – HHS
Alicia Starks – Cafeteria I – HHS

Employment of the following Extra-Curricular Employee
Jessica Eades – Unified Sports Coach – WES

Employment of the following Paraprofessional Positions
Sable Bender – Girls on the Run Sponsor – WES
Ellison Fangman – Engineering Club Sponsor – JES
Jennifer Schmidt – Cross Country Coach – HMS

Retirement of the following Certified Employee
Brian Mercer – Digital Learning Coach – HHS

Resignation of the following Classified Employee
Ashley Chomsyzak – Instructional Assistant – JES

Termination of the following Classified Employee
William Fey – Building Supervisor – JES

Resignation of the following Extra-Curricular Employee
Jennifer Flynn – Engineering Club Sponsor – JES

 

 

 

 

IV.J. Grant Extended Leave
IV.J.1. Chastity Ogle (Medical - Approximately February 19 through March 12, 2024)
IV.J.2. Kathy Burgin (Medical - April 5 through May 29, 2024)
V. OTHER BUSINESS
Ann Meyer
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Ann Meyer
Discussion

Board Chair Ann Meyer adjourned the meeting at 7:18pm.