Ft. Thomas Independent
June 10, 2024 6:30 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
I. OPENING OF MEETING
Ann Meyer
Discussion

Board Chair Ann Meyer called the meeting to order at 6:32pm.

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:


  • Graduation went very well

  • Film students are participating in the Golden Lion Film Festival

  • Softball won the regional championship

  • HMS Band ranked top in our area; received Superior rating 

  • Graham Borden was named to the Kentucky Student Advisory Council

  • Jack Wilson presented his app project and was recognized on a national level

  • HHS had 3 Cappies winners 

  • HHS Envirothon were State Champions in Oral Presentation

I.B.2. KYJTA State Champion
Beth Brubaker
Discussion

The Board recognized and congratulated HHS Journalism student, Liam Downie, for receiving a Superior rating in Sports Photography at the state KYJTA competition.  Liam was presented with a Certificate of Achievement and a "State Champion" t-shirt.

I.C. Community Forum
Ann Meyer
II. ACTION ITEMS
II.A. Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract (GESC)
Jerry Wissman
II.A.1. Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Discussion

Jerry Wissman reported to the Board that Comfort Systems has been working to complete open items in all of the schools.  CMTA feels the project will be complete at the end of June.

II.A.2. CMTA Pay Application #14
Jerry Wissman
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2545 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #14 to CMTA, Inc. in the amount of $145,691.65 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. Insurance Coverage 2024-2025
Jerry Wissman
Actions Taken

Order #2546 - Motion Passed:  Approval of insurance coverage for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, as recommended by Assured Partners, to include coverage provided by Bluegrass Risk Management, Clearpath Specialty, and CFC at a total cost of $306,784 for the premium package and Student Accident coverage through Roberts Insurance with Gross Insurance as our local agent at a toal cost of $33,266 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. Campbell County Imagination Library
Brian Robinson
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2547 - Motion Passed:  Authorization to enter into a contract with the Campbell County Imagination Library 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. School Fees for 2024-25
Jamee Flaherty
Rationale

All school fees must be approved by the Board of Education annually. The fees include student fees, textbooks & workbooks, materials and supplies and lunch charges.

It is recommended that overall fees be approved as listed below for the 2024-2025 school year.

The following fees are recommended to be adopted for the 2024-2025 School Year:

Elementary

Student Fee – All Kindergarten

Amount

General Fee

Consumable - Social Studies, Math, ELA, & Digital Resources

$25

$20

Snack Fee

$25

Technology Fee

$80

Field Trips

$50

Insurance

$5

TOTAL KINDERGARTEN STUDENT FEE

$205

 

Student Fee – All Students Grades 1-5

Amount

General Fee

Consumable Fee - Social Studies, Math, ELA, & Digital Resources

$45

$25

Technology Fee

$80

Insurance

$5

TOTAL GRADE 1-5 STUDENT FEE

$155

 

Highlands Middle School

Student Fee

Amount

General Fee

$50.00

Science Lab Fee

$15.00

Social Studies Textbook Fee

$10.00

Language Arts Textbook Fee

$10.00

STEM Fee

$15.00

Technology Fee

$105.00

Student Insurance

$5.00

TOTAL HMS STUDENT FEE

$210.00

 

 

Additional

 

Band (all levels)

$10.00

Strings (all levels)

$10.00

Art (Elements or Advanced)

$5.00

Comprehensive Visual Art

$35.00

 

 

HHS Pathway Courses

 

Comp Tech I/Digital Literacy (MOS)

$30.00 + certificates

Engineering I

$50.00

FCS Essentials

$30.00

 

Highlands High School

Student Fee

Amount

General Fee (ALL students)

$25.00

PSAT (Select Students in Grade 10 & 11)

$18.00

Technology (ALL Students)

$105.00

 

 

English

 

English I (Common Lit & Perfection Vocab)

$25.00

English I Advanced (Common Lit & Perfection Vocab)

$25.00

English II (Common Lit & Perfection Vocab)

$25.00

AP Seminar (Common Lit, Perfection Vocab, & They Say I Say)

$25.00

English III (Common Lit & Perfection Vocab)

$25.00

AP Language (AMSCO & Perfection Vocab)

$40.00

English IV (Common Lit & Perfection Vocab)

$25.00

AP Literature (AMSCO & Perfection Vocab)

$40.00

 

 

Family Consumer Science

 

FCS Essentials

$30.00

Fashion and Interior Design I

$10.00

Early Lifespan Development

$10.00

Culinary Arts I

$15.00

Food and Nutrition

$70.00

 

 

Art

 

Sculpture

$35.00

Art I

$35.00

Art II

$35.00

AP Studio Art

$35.00

Art III

$35.00

Photo I

$35.00

Photo II

$35.00

 

 

Engineering/Technology

 

Architecture Design

$50.00

Engineering I

$50.00

Engineering II

$75.00 + certificates and fees

Engineering Capstone

$50.00 + certificates

EGT 212 CAD NKU Dual Credit

$75.00 + certificates and fees

EGT 116 Manufacturing NKU Dual Credit

$50.00

Advance Design

$50.00

 

 

Business

 

Comp Tech I/Digital Liter (MOS)

$30.00 + certificates

 

 

Fine Arts/Film

 

Tech Theater

$35.00

Intro to Media Arts

$40.00 + certificates

Video Studio Fundamentals

$40.00 + certificates

Studio Directing/Performance

$40.00 + certificates

Advanced Studio Productions

$40.00 + certificates

Audio Engineering

$40.00

Sports Broadcasting

$40.00

Independent Video Productions

$40.00

Choir

$10.00

 

 

Health Innovations

 

Health Pathway

$30.00

 

 

Math

 

All Courses (Digital resources, protractors, compasses, etc)

$20.00

 

 

Science

 

Physics (Lab Fees)

$25.00

Chemistry I (Lab Fees)

$30.00

Biology I (Lab Fees)

$25.00

Biology I ADV (Lab Fees)

$25.00

AP Biology (Lab Fees)

$25.00

Chemistry I ADV (Lab Fees)

$25.00

AP Chemistry (Lab Fees)

$25.00

Anatomy & Physiology (Lab Fees)

$25.00

Anatomy & Physiology (NOT DC - Consumable Fee)

$55.00

AP Environmental Science (Lab Fees)

$25.00

 

 

Social Studies

 

World History (Digital resources)

$10.00

AP World History (AP Classroom & Digital resources)

$28.00

US History (Consumable resources)

$10.00

AP US History (AP Classroom & Digital resources)

$28.00

Government (We the People resources)

$10.00

AP US Government & Politics (AP Classroom & Digital resources)

$28.00

AP Government/We the People (AP Classroom & We the People resources)

$28.00

 

 

Additional Summer Course

Up to $300

Advanced Placement

TBD

Dual Credit

TBD

 

 

Athletic/Extracurricular

 

Athletic Fee

$140.00

Uniform Fee

Up to $150.00

Athletic Meal Fee

Up to $150.00

Band Fee

$110.00

 

Breakfast/Lunch Fees

Student Fee

Amount

Elementary Breakfast

$2.50

Elementary Lunch

$3.50

 

 

HMS/HHS Breakfast

$2.50

HMS/HHS Lunch

$3.75

 

 

Adult Lunch

$4.00

 

 

Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2548 - Motion Passed:  Adoption of the School Fees for the 2024-25 school year listed below 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.E. Acceptable Code of Behavior and Discipline 2024-2025
Jamee Flaherty
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2549 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Acceptable Code of Behavior and Discipline for 2024-2025 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.F. Policy Revisions for 2024-25 First Reading
Jamee Flaherty
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2550 - Motion Passed:  Tentative approval based on a First Reading of the policy revisions 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.G. KSBA Policy Updates for 2024-25
Jamee Flaherty
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2551 - Motion Passed:  Tentative approval based on a First Reading of the annual KSBA Policy Updates for 2024-25 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
Discussion

Jamee Flaherty shared with the Board that our attorney suggested expanding the revisions to the policy prohibiting medicinal cannabis to include employees.  She also shared we have asked for revisions to policy 6.34 requiring bus drivers to consult with principals/administration prior to disciplining students.  The Board agreed with all revisions.

II.H. Payroll Dates for 2024-25
Brian Robinson
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2552 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Payroll Dates for 2024-25 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.I. Evaluation of Superintendent
Ann Meyer
Actions Taken

Order #2553 - Motion Passed:  Acceptance and approval of the Superintendent's annual evaluation with an overall rating of Exemplary and an increase of 4% 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
Discussion

The Board shared they are extremely happy with Superintendent Robinson's leadership, his team and the high level of performance throughout the district.  Superintendent Robinson received an Exemplary rating and a 4% increase.

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 with the Board that Riegler has removed the retaining wall and a large section of the track in order to build the retaining wall to support the new Army Reserve Drive.  Phase II will soon be under way, and land work on the field should begin in the next two weeks.  Jerry reported we will receive a timeline from Morel for Phase II soon.

III.B. Board Committee Updates
Ann Meyer
Discussion

Board Chair Ann Meyer reported the Breakfast Committee is busy working on the Opening Day Breakfast set for August 8, 2024.

IV. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Ann Meyer
Actions Taken

Order #2554 - 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.

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 May 13, 2024; Special Board Meeting of May 20, 2024; and Working Board Meeting of June 4, 2024
Attachments
IV.B. Financial Report for Month of May 2024
Attachments
IV.C. Food Service Report for May 2024
Attachments
IV.D. Attendance Report for 9th Month of 2023-24
Attachments
IV.E. Authorization for Payment of Claims
Attachments
IV.F. Revised 2024-25 Supplemental Services Pay Schedule
Attachments
IV.G. Job Description Revisions
Rationale

 

Attachments
IV.H. SRO Agreement for 2024-25
Attachments
IV.I. Trauma-Informed Care Plan for 2024-25
Attachments
IV.J. Approval of Transportation Common Carriers for 2024-25
Rationale

Common Carriers for 2024-25:

  • Croswell
  • Miller
  • Executive Transportation
  • Campbell County
  • Enterprise

IV.K. Notification and Approval of Student Trips
IV.K.1. HHS Track - Lexington, KY - May 31 - June 1, 2024
IV.K.2. HHS Softball - Lexington, KY - June 5-6, 2024
IV.K.3. HHS Boys Basketball - Hanover, IN - June 7, 2024
IV.K.4. HHS Football - Hoover, AL - July 10-13, 2024
IV.K.5. HHS Varsity Dance - Lexington, KY - July 23-26, 2024
IV.K.6. HHS Volleyball - Lexington, KY - July 26-28, 2024
IV.K.7. HHS FCCLA - Orlando, FL - October 18-22, 2024
IV.L. Personnel Action Taken Since May 13, 2024
Rationale

Employment of the following Certified Employees
Lauren Barkley – Teacher – JES
Sydney Berger – Teacher – JES
Dillon Goettke – Teacher – HMS/HHS
Rachael King – Teacher – JES
Aaron Lehman – Teacher – HHS
Corrie Posinski – Teacher – MES
Ella Workman – Social Studies Teacher – HMS

Employment of the following Classified Employee
Shannon Hewins – Cafeteria – MES
Emmalina Horn – Instructional Assistant – JES

Employment of the following Extra-Service Positions
Savannah Brady – Girls Head Track Coach – HHS
Lance Bucher – Cross Country Coach – HHS
Andrea Higgins – Green Club Sponsor – HHS
Katie Hood – Literacy Leader – MES
Katie Mills – Literacy Leader – JES
Katie Mirrieless – Literacy Leader – MES
Aimee Shadwell – Literacy Leader – JES

Notification of MOA with CPE for the following Certified Employee
Allison Roth

Resignation of the following Certified Employees
Jisoo Bae – Choir Teacher – HHS
Jennifer Flynn – Art Teacher – JES
Jessica Gross – Special Education Teacher – HHS
Natalie Woeste – Special Education Teacher – JES

Resignation of the following Extra-Service Positions
Stephanie Ewald – Grade Level Leader – HMS
Barbara Carrasquel – STLP Sponsor – WES
Brian McDowell – Lego Robotics Sponsor – HMS
Laura Rittinger – Grade Level Leader – HMS
Collin Shadwell – Get Fit Club Sponsor – HMS
Wesley Staff – Practical Living Department Chair – HMS
Ahren Wagner – FCCLA Club Sponsor – HMS

IV.M. Grant Extended Leave
IV.M.1. Megan Laux (Maternity - Approximately September 2024 through January 2025)
V. OTHER BUSINESS
Ann Meyer
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Ann Meyer