I.
OPENING OF MEETING
Ann Meyer
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
Board members shared the following:
- 4th of July parade went well
- Kudos to the city for having everything cleaned up so quickly
- HMS teacher Julie Neace is a KYSHAPE Teacher of the Year
- Calendar updates are being added daily to the district calendar online
- Dead period is ending on Tuesday; Good luck to all of the fall athletes
- Groundbreaking for the Tower Park Athletic Facility will be August 15 at 4pm
I.C.
Community Forum
Ann Meyer
Ten parents addressed the Board with their concerns/comments surrounding the Highlands Theatre Department.
Parents addressing the Board were:
- Annie Varland
- Sara Manning
- Toby Varland
- Matt Albritton
- Brian Schultz
- Keith Chalk
- Sarah Strauss
- Julie Sarakatsannis
- Ann Becker
- Sarah Leyshock
Superintendent Brian Robinson and the board members thanked the parents and assured all the Highlands Drama Department will continue to be high performing.
II.
ACTION ITEMS
II.A.
Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract (GESC)
Jerry Wissman
II.A.1.
Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Jerry Wissman provided the Board with an updating noting this project is progressing toward the finish line. CMTA is replacing parts under warranty during the summer down time and will do the controls work at Johnson Elementary.
II.A.2.
CMTA Pay Application #15
Jerry Wissman
Order #2555 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Application #15 to CMTA, Inc. in the amount of $123,019.90 for the Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract program passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Absent
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Mr. Clem Fennell IV
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Yes
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Mrs. Sarah Foster
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Yes
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Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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II.B.
Highlands Athletic Complex at Tower Park Renovation
Jerry Wissman
II.B.1.
Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Jerry Wissman shared that big changes have occurred over the last month. Phase II contractors are mobilizing and Morel is installing perimeter fencing. He reminded the Board and audience members that there will be settlement periods where no work will take place. Superintendent Brian Robinson thanked the neighbors for being patient during construction and asked the community to respect that the complex is now a construction zone and is not open to the public.
II.B.2.
Riegler Pay Application #3
Jerry Wissman
Order #2556 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Application #3 to Riegler Blacktop, Inc. in the amount of $352,236.11 passed with a motion by Mr. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mrs. Sarah Foster.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Absent
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Mr. Clem Fennell IV
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Yes
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Mrs. Sarah Foster
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Yes
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Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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II.C.
Adoption of KSBA Policy Updates for 2024-25
Jamee Flaherty
Order #2557 - Motion Passed: Adoption of the proposed KSBA Policy Updates for 2024-25 as presented for a 2nd Reading passed with a motion by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Absent
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Mr. Clem Fennell IV
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Yes
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Mrs. Sarah Foster
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Yes
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Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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II.D.
Adoption of non-KSBA Policy Updates for 2024-25
Jamee Flaherty
Order #2558 - Motion Passed: Adoption of the proposed non-KSBA policy updates for 2024-25 as presented for a 2nd Reading passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Absent
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Mr. Clem Fennell IV
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Yes
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Mrs. Sarah Foster
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Yes
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Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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II.E.
Lunch Program Recommendation for 2024-25
Jamee Flaherty
Order #2559 - Motion Passed: Approval to opt out of participation in the Federal Lunch Program for the 2024-25 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Absent
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Mr. Clem Fennell IV
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Yes
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Mrs. Sarah Foster
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Yes
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Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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II.F.
School-wide Fundraisers for 2024-25
Jamee Flaherty
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
Kroger Rewards/Box Tops
Moyer Elementary:
Santa House
Artsonia/Artome
Book Fair (Fall and Spring)
Restaurant Nights
Kroger Rewards
Order #2560 - Motion Passed: Approval of the School-wide Fundraisers for the 2024-25 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Absent
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Mr. Clem Fennell IV
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Yes
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Mrs. Sarah Foster
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Yes
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Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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II.G.
Certified Evaluation Plan (CEP) for 2024-25
Keith Faust
The 2024-25 Certified Evaluation Plan requires re-approval due to changes made by the FTIS 50/50 Committee.
Order #2561 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Certified Evaluation Plan for 2024-25 passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Absent
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Mr. Clem Fennell IV
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Yes
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Mrs. Sarah Foster
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Yes
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Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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II.H.
Copier Agreement
Jody Johnson
Order #2562 - Motion Passed: Approval of copier contract with Toshiba for the period of 5 years (2024-2029) passed with a motion by Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Absent
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Mr. Clem Fennell IV
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Yes
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Mrs. Sarah Foster
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Yes
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Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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III.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.A.
Board Committee Updates
Ann Meyer
Board member shared the following:
- Opening Day Breakfast is August 8
- Hall of Fame inductees will be announced at the Blue/White Scrimmage on August 16
IV.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Ann Meyer
Order #2563 - 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 Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Absent
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Mr. Clem Fennell IV
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Yes
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Mrs. Sarah Foster
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Yes
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Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein
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Yes
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Mrs. Ann Meyer
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Yes
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IV.A.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 10, 2024
IV.B.
Financial Report for Month of June 2024
IV.C.
Food Service Report for June 2024
IV.D.
Attendance Report for 10th Month of 2023-24
IV.E.
Authorization for Payment of Claims
IV.F.
District Technology Report - 4th Quarter
IV.G.
KSBA Procedure Updates for 2024-25
IV.H.
Personnel Action Taken Since June 10, 2024
Employment of the following Certified Employees
Nathan Dilts – Teacher - HMS
Christopher Eaton – Teacher – HHS
Amity Kukla – Teacher – Districtwide
Kyle Finfrock – Teacher – HHS
Mitchell Meyer – Teacher – HHS
Employment of the following Classified Employees
Teresa Cain – Instructional Assistant – WES
Kaitlyn Emig – District Health Coordinator – Districtwide
Employment of the following Extra-Service Positions
Taylor Abbott – Girls Freshman Soccer Coach - HHS
Molly Ferring – Assistant Coach Dance Team - HHS
Jodie Kindoll – Assistant Archery Coach - HHS
Change of Position for the following Certified Employee
Kara Petersen – Teacher – HMS – Teacher – JES
Termination of the following Certified Contract
Jason Burgess – Drama / Theater Teacher – HHS
Resignation of the following Extra-Service Position
Tony Gray – Boys Varsity Assistant Soccer Coach – HHS
IV.I.
Grant Extended Leave
IV.I.1.
Lori Reinhardt (Medical - Approximately July 2024 through September 2024)
IV.J.
Approval of Superintendent Travel
IV.J.1.
Board Retreat - Lexington, KY - July 10-11, 2024
IV.J.2.
FTIS Leadership Retreat - Louisville, KY - July 22-24, 2024
IV.J.3.
KASA Conference - Louisville, KY - July 25-26, 2024
V.
OTHER BUSINESS
Ann Meyer
VI.
ADJOURNMENT
Ann Meyer
Board Chair Ann Meyer adjourned the meeting at 8:01pm.
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