I.
OPENING OF MEETING
Julie Kuhnhein
Board Chair Julie Kuhnhein opened the meeting at 6:30pm.
I.A.
Pledge of Allegiance
Julie Kuhnhein
I.B.
Recognitions
Julie Kuhnhein
I.B.1.
Board Bravos and Updates
Board members shared the following:
- JES Hullabaloo was a success
- Visit from Secretary of State Michael Adams
- Visit from State Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer
- High Attendance Day Regional winners at all 3 levels
- 5 HHS students selected to the Thomas More Juried High School Art Show
- Good luck to Boys and Girls Soccer Teams in Regionals this week
- AP Gold Honor Roll
- Achieved "Blue" in KSA at all 3 levels; will celebrate with cake on Friday
- Boys Golf are Regional Champs for the 5th time
I.B.2.
Tradition of Excellence Award - Michelle Fair
Brian Robinson/Skop Family
Community member Lindsey Skop shared her family's wonderful experience with Michelle Fair as their son's preschool teacher and read a portion of her nomination letter. Michelle was presented with a Tradition of Excellence award and thanked for her outstanding work.
I.B.3.
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
John Darnell
The Board recognized and congratulated Ben Gilkerson and Oliver Martin for being named National Merit Semifinalists. Both students were presented with a Certificate of Achievement and a "Champions" t-shirt.
I.B.4.
NaviGo Scholars
John Darnell
The following HHS students have been named NaviGo Scholars:
- Jude Borden
- Wyatt Carbone
- Warren Deaton
- Braelyn Dew
- Ashley Franco
- Phol Jiraphasuksakul
- Prae Jiraphasuksakul
- Alaina Kuhn
- Landry Riesenbeck
- Quinton Scherrer
- Ananya Thumrongthaisakul
- Owen Uhl
The Board recognized the following HHS students for being named NaviGo Scholars:
- Jude Borden
- Wyatt Carbone
- Warren Deaton
- Braelyn Dew
- Ashley Franco
- Phol Jiraphasuksakul
- Prae Jiraphasuksakul
- Alaina Kuhn
- Landry Riesenbeck
- Quinton Scherrer
- Ananya Thumrongthaisakul
- Owen Uhl
The students shared their areas of study and partner companies. The Board congratulated the students and presented each with a Certificate of Achievement and a "Champions" t-shirt.
I.C.
Student Showcase - MES: Bike, Scooter and Walking Safety
Peter Winkler
The following students will be presenting:
- Lucas Barczewski
- Meridith Cox
- Sydney Nestheide
- Hunter Ripley
- Keegan Ritchie
- Remmi Smith
- Isaac Young
- Cameron Zenni
Moyer students presented on Bike, Scooter and Walking Safety. They talked about their research, what they learned and shared a video with the Board. That video was also shared with all students at Moyer. Student presenting included:
- Lucas Barczewski
- Meridith Cox
- Sydney Nestheide
- Hunter Ripley
- Keegan Ritchie
- Remmi Smith
- Isaac Young
- Cameron Zenni
The Board thanked the students and gave each a Tradition of Excellence t-shirt.
I.D.
Community Forum
Julie Kuhnhein
There were no community members wishing to speak.
II.
ACTION ITEMS
II.A.
Highlands Athletic Complex at Tower Park Renovation
Jerry Wissman
II.A.1.
Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Jerry Wissman provided the Board with an update, stating the soil tests revealed no movement. Riegler finished the paving and the sidewalks, and the fence was moved to allow the neighborhood behind the soccer complex to access the park again. Morel is happy with the progress and feels the project is on schedule.
II.A.2.
Riegler Blacktop Inc Pay Application #5
Jerry Wissman
Order #2593 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Application #5 to Riegler Blacktop Inc in the amount of $378,056.34 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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Yes
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II.A.3.
Morel Construction Co. Pay Application #3
Jerry Wissman
Order #2594 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Application #3 to Morel Construction Co. in the amount of $1,016,797.50 for the Highlands Athletic Complex at Tower Park Project passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach 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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Yes
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II.B.
GoTo Telephone Contract
Jody Johnson
Order #2595 - Motion Passed: Approval of contract for phone services with GoTo Technologies USA, Inc. for 3 years, beginning December 1, 2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.
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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Yes
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II.C.
KETS First Offer of Assistance for 2024-25
Jody Johnson
Each year, the SFCC extends a KETS offer of assistance to school districts. To accept this offer of assistance, it must be matched equally by the Board of Education.
Order #2596 - Motion Passed: Approval to accept and match the entire KETS Offer of Assistance amount at the present time of this offer and any subsequent offers up to a total of $21/ADA for the 2024-2025 school year with the KETS First Officer of Assistance being $34,490 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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Yes
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III.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.A.
Dialogue Regarding Proposal to Change the Kentucky Constitution - Amendment 2
Julie Kuhnhein
Each of the Board members shared their personal feelings on Amendment 2 and encouraged voters to educate themselves on the issue and check the validity of information being distributed in the community and mailed to their homes.
III.B.
Board Committee Updates
Julie Kuhnhein
There were no committee updates to share.
IV.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Julie Kuhnhein
Order #2597 - 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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Yes
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IV.A.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 9, 2024 and Special Board Meeting of September 17, 2024
IV.B.
Financial Report for Month of September 2024
IV.C.
Food Service Report for September 2024
IV.D.
Attendance Report for 1st Month of 2024-25
IV.E.
Authorization for Payment of Claims
IV.F.
District Technology Report - Q1
IV.G.
Notification and Approval of Student Trips
IV.G.1.
HHS Boys Golf - Shelbyville, KY - September 29-20, 2024
IV.G.2.
HHS Volleyball - Louisville, KY - October 4-5, 2024
IV.G.3.
HHS Boys Golf - Bowling Green, KY - October 6-8, 2024
IV.G.4.
HHS Volleyball - Lexington, KY - October 11-12, 2024
IV.G.5.
WES 4th Grade - Columbus, OH - April 25, 2025
IV.H.
Personnel Action Taken Since September 9, 2024
Employment of the following Classified Employee
Tina Bacon – Counseling Office Secretary – HHS
Employment of the Following Extra-Service Positions
Kelsey Etherton – Girls Varsity Soccer Coach – HHS
Nina Kearns – Girls Varsity Assistant Soccer Coach – HHS
Kelsey Sentney – FCCLA Sponsor – HMS
Employment of the following Paraprofessional Employee
Kristopher Hendrix – Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach – HHS
Retirement of the following Classified Employee
Sherry Bodner – AP Office Secretary – HHS
Resignation of the following Classified Employees
Crystal Evans – Cafeteria – HHS
Barbara Hurrelbrink – Cafeteria – HHS
Katie Knight – Instructional Assistant – HHS
IV.I.
Grant Extended Leave
IV.I.1.
Katy Wall - Maternity Leave (September 30 - December 20, 2024)
IV.I.2.
Heidi Neltner - Medical Leave (December 18, 2024 - January 31, 2025)
IV.I.3.
Mary Ryan - Maternity Leave (January 24 - April 18, 2025)
IV.J.
Approval of Superintendent Travel
IV.J.1.
Bluegrass Risk Management Annual Meeting - Lexington, KY - November 7, 2024
V.
OTHER BUSINESS
Julie Kuhnhein
VI.
ADJOURNMENT
Julie Kuhnhein
Board Chair Julie Kuhnhein adjourned the meeting at 7:38pm.
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