Ft. Thomas Independent
July 08, 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 6:30pm.

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:


  • 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
Discussion

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
Discussion

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
Attachments
Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Absent
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.B. Highlands Athletic Complex at Tower Park Renovation
Jerry Wissman
II.B.1. Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Discussion

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
Attachments
Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Absent
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.C. Adoption of KSBA Policy Updates for 2024-25
Jamee Flaherty
Attachments
Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Absent
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.D. Adoption of non-KSBA Policy Updates for 2024-25
Jamee Flaherty
Attachments
Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Absent
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.E. Lunch Program Recommendation for 2024-25
Jamee Flaherty
Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Absent
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.F. School-wide Fundraisers for 2024-25
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
Kroger Rewards/Box Tops

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

Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Absent
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.G. Certified Evaluation Plan (CEP) for 2024-25
Keith Faust
Rationale

The 2024-25 Certified Evaluation Plan requires re-approval due to changes made by the FTIS 50/50 Committee.

Attachments
Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Absent
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
II.H. Copier Agreement
Jody Johnson
Attachments
Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Absent
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.A. Board Committee Updates
Ann Meyer
Discussion

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
Actions Taken

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.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Absent
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
Mrs. Ann Meyer Yes
IV.A. Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 10, 2024
Attachments
IV.B. Financial Report for Month of June 2024
Attachments
IV.C. Food Service Report for June 2024
Attachments
IV.D. Attendance Report for 10th Month of 2023-24
Attachments
IV.E. Authorization for Payment of Claims
Attachments
IV.F. District Technology Report - 4th Quarter
Attachments
IV.G. KSBA Procedure Updates for 2024-25
Attachments
IV.H. Personnel Action Taken Since June 10, 2024
Rationale

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
Discussion

Board Chair Ann Meyer adjourned the meeting at 8:01pm.