I.
OPENING OF MEETING
Jeff Beach
Acting Board Chair Jeff Beach opened the meeting at 6:30pm.
I.A.
Pledge of Allegiance
Jeff Beach
I.B.
Recognitions
Jeff Beach
I.B.1.
Board Bravos and Updates
Board members shared the following:
- The Tower Park Groundbreaking went well
- Woodfill's Big Top Festival is this weekend (September 13 & 15)
- Taste of the Season is September 14
- Fall sports are off to a great start
- HHS had over 150 additional passing AP scores over the previous year
I.B.2.
Broadcasting Awards
Bill Poff
The following students won Emmys at the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences:
- Best Newscast or News Report
Highlander March News Show - Brennan Bucher, Grace Burnett, Emma Doerr, Carter Frimming, Rowan Fry, William Kearns, Carmen Louis, Brady Robinson, Jake Robinson, Hayden Rolf, Riley Steinhauser, Marcella Simpson, Codie Forman, Lianne Guttadauro - Best Non Fiction
Farm to Table - Eli Hils, Ben Pfetzer, Audrey Sorrentino - Best Sports Story/Live Sporting Event
Highlands vs Dixie Heights Varsity Football - Hayden Rolf, Emma Doerr, Brennan Bucher, Liam Delaney, Oliver Martin, Maxwell Hamilton, John Exterkamp, Jake Robinson, Rowan Fry, Marcella Simpson, William Kearns, Grace Burnett, Sutton Thomas, Carmen Louis - Best Animation
Exhale - Liam Delaney
Students spoke about the projects they were involved in and what they enjoyed about the experience. The Board congratulated the students and gave each a "Certificate of Achievement" and a "Champions" t-shirt.
I.B.3.
FCCLA National Winners
Ahren Wagner
Congratulations to the following Highlands FCCLA members who competed in the FCCLA National STAR Events and earned the following achievements:
- Addyson Eifert - Sports Nutrition - Gold/National Top 10 Finalist - 3rd Place
- Alaina Wagner - Food Innovations - Silver
- Michael Wagner - Professional Presentation - Silver
The Board recognized and congratulated the students for their accomplishments and gave each a "Certificate of Achievement" and a "Champions" t-shirt.
I.C.
Student Showcase - HMS: AP Computer Science Principles
Erika Volpenhein
Highlands Middle and High School students gave a presentation on the AP Computer Science Principles course. Students presenting included:William Heiert
- Trevor Markus
- Layla Myers
- Hunter Rohlfer
- Timmy Von Hoene
- Dom Walsh
- Myles Yaeger
The students shared their experiences taking an AP class as an 8th grader, and also how the class sparked an interest in additional classes at the high school. The Board thanked the students and presented each with a "Tradition of Excellence" t-shirt.
I.D.
Community Forum
Jeff Beach
II.
ACTION ITEMS
II.A.
Highlands Roof Replacement
Jerry Wissman
II.A.1.
BG-5
Jerry Wissman
Order #2574 - Motion Passed: Approval of the BG-5 to close the Highlands Roof Replacement project passed with a motion by Mr. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mrs. Sarah Foster.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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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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Absent
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II.B.
Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract (GESC)
Jerry Wissman
II.B.1.
Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Jerry Wissman shared with the Board the CMTA work is finished and punchlist items are complete.
II.B.2.
CMTA Pay Application #17
Jerry Wissman
Order #2575 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Application #17 to CMTA, Inc. in the amount of $8,832.94 for the Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract program passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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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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Absent
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II.C.
Highlands Athletic Complex at Tower Park Renovation
Jerry Wissman
II.C.1.
Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Jerry Wissman shared the project is advancing as expected, and there are biweekly meetings with Morel and the subcontractors. We just completed week 1 of 5 of the waiting period to see if there is any ground movement. Jerry also shared Riegler hopes to have the stone base down by the end of this week.
II.C.2.
Riegler Blacktop Inc Pay Application #4
Jerry Wissman
Order #2576 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Application #4 to Riegler Blacktop Inc in the amount of $249,143.94 for the Highlands Athletic Complex at Tower Park passed with a motion by Mr. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mrs. Sarah Foster.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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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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Absent
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II.C.3.
Morel Construction Co. Pay Application #2
Order #2577 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Application #2 to Morel Construction Co. in the amount of $407,317.50 for the Highlands Athletic Complex at Tower Park Project passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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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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Absent
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II.C.4.
Change Order #1
Jerry Wissman
Order #2578 - Motion Passed: Approval of Change Order #1 in the amount of $82,183.00 for the Highlands Athletic Complex at Tower Park project passed with a motion by Mr. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mrs. Sarah Foster.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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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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Absent
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II.D.
Request for Approval to Establish and Convene the LPC
Jerry Wissman
Order #2579 - Motion Passed: Approval to establish the structure and convene a Local Planning Committee (LPC) in order to update the District Facility Plan passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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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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Absent
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II.E.
Working Budget for 2024-25
Brian Robinson
Order #2580 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Working Budget for 2024-25 passed with a motion by Mr. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mrs. Sarah Foster.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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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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Absent
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II.F.
Approval of Legal Counsel
Brian Robinson
Order #2581 - Motion Passed: Approval of Mary Ann Stewart wth the law firm of Adams Law, PLLC to continue to provide legal counsel passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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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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Absent
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II.G.
Bluegrass Risk Management
Brian Robinson
Order #2582 - Motion Passed: Approval of the resolution of membership in the Bluegrass Risk Management Joint Program for Liability and Property Damage Protection passed with a motion by Mr. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mrs. Sarah Foster.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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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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Absent
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II.H.
Request for Waiver for Shortened School Day
Jamee Flaherty
Request approval of a shortened school day for two students within our District boundaries. Medical and educational records indicate health concerns and conditions that compromise the ability to tolerate a full school day. After careful consideration of all relevant information, including input from physicians, family and educators, the Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) has recommended a shortened school day, with the goal of gradually increasing time at school as health conditions allow.
Order #2583 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Request for Waiver for a Shortened School Day passed with a motion by Mr. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mrs. Sarah Foster.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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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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Absent
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II.I.
Policy Revisions
Jamee Flaherty
II.I.1.
Policy 09.226 Second Reading
Jamee Flaherty
Order #2584 - Motion Passed: Approval of Policy 09.226 as based on a Second Reading passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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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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Absent
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II.I.2.
Policy 08.13451 Second Reading
Jamee Flaherty
Order #2585 - Motion Passed: Approval of Policy 08.13451 as based on a Second Reading passed with a motion by Mr. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mrs. Sarah Foster.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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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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Absent
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II.J.
GMAP District Funding Assurances
Keith Faust
Order #2586 - Motion Passed: Approval of the GMAP District Funding Assurances 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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Yes
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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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Absent
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II.K.
CDIP - Phase I
Keith Faust
Order #2587 - Motion Passed: Approval of the CDIP Phase I for 2024-25 passed with a motion by Mr. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mrs. Sarah Foster.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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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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Absent
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II.L.
Board Member Resignation
Jeff Beach
Order #2588 - Motion Passed: Approval to accept resignation from Jeff Beach as board member from Fort Thomas Independent Schools Board of Education effective September 10, 2024, creating a vacant seat passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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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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Absent
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III.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.A.
School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) Council Update
Keith Faust
Keith Faust shared with the Board that all SBDM members have completed their required training and shared the member names for each school.
III.B.
ACT and AP Reports
Keith Faust
Keith Faust shared that the HHS ACT score was 4 points above the average Kentucky ACT score. He also reported that 82% of HHS students received a passing score on the AP tests in May.
III.C.
Title IX Report
Wes Caldwell
Wes Caldwell shared that HHS passed 2 of the 3 areas, and that only 1 of 3 is required to pass. In order to achieve 3 of 3 areas, the Athletic Department will focus on female athletes and increasing their participation. The students are asking to add lacrosse as an option.
III.D.
Board Committee Updates
Jeff Beach
The Board shared that the Audit Committee met today. No other updates were shared.
IV.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Jeff Beach
Order #2589 - 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. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mrs. Sarah Foster.
Mr. Jeff Beach
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Yes
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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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Absent
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IV.A.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 12, 2024; Tax Hearing Meeting of August 19, 2024; Special Meeting of August 19, 2024; and Working Meeting of September 5, 2024
IV.B.
Financial Report for Month of August 2024
IV.C.
Authorization for Payment of Claims
IV.D.
Notification and Approval of Student Trips
IV.D.1.
HHS NHS - Chicago, IL - January 31 - February 2, 2025
IV.D.2.
HHS Dance Team - Orlando, FL - February 13-18, 2025
IV.E.
Personnel Action Taken Since August 12, 2024
Employment of the following Classified Employees
Shannon Eaton – Principal’s Secretary – HHS
Crystal Evans – Cafeteria – HHS
Megan Guilkey – Custodian – HHS
Ashley Hicks – Cafeteria – WES
Rebecca Johnson – Principal’s Secretary – HMS
Nancy Northern-Willis – Principal’s Secretary – MES
Employment of the following Extra-Service Positions
Kelsey Hogberg – Academic Team Sponsor – MES
Jennie Kendall – Chess Club Sponsor – MES
Rachel King – Engineering Club and Studio Art Club – JES
Katie Leftin – STLP Sponsor – JES
Juli Neace – Dept. Chair Practical Living – HMS
Katie Stewart – Detention Hall – HHS
Employment of the following Paraprofessional Position
Jonathon McKenzie – Girls Track Coach – HMS
Resignation of the following Classified Employees
Tara Henry – Principal’s Secretary – MES
Amanda Scott – Principal’s Secretary – HMS
Carrie Ziegler – Principal’s Secretary – HHS
Resignation of the following Extra-Service Position
Sam Volpenhein – Detention Hall – HHS
Resignation of the following Paraprofessional Position
Andy Deimling – Girls Varsity Assistant Coach – HHS
Christopher Norris - Girls Varsity Head Coach - HHS
IV.F.
Grant Extended Leave
IV.F.1.
Melissa Trimbach - Medical Leave (August 14 - December 1, 2024)
IV.F.2.
Kara Petersen - Medical Leave (December 2, 2024 - January 15, 2025)
IV.F.3.
Erika Volpenhein - Maternity Leave (December 2, 2024 - February 28, 2025)
IV.G.
Approval of Superintendent Travel
IV.G.1.
KASS Fall Summit - Lexington, KY - September 4-5, 2024
V.
OTHER BUSINESS
Jeff Beach
VI.
ADJOURNMENT
Jeff Beach
Acting Board Chair Jeff Beach adjourned the meeting at 7:46pm.
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