Ft. Thomas Independent
November 11, 2024 6:30 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
I. OPENING OF MEETING
Julie Kuhnhein
Discussion

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
Discussion

Board members shared the following:



  • Santa House was a success

  • Puffs performance was great

  • Thank you to our Veterans

  • Veterans Day programs were well done at all schools

  • HHS Girls Soccer are Regional Champs

  • HHS Boys Soccer are Regional Runner Ups

  • Erika Volpenhein named Principal of the Year by the Kentucky Science Association

  • Archery and Speech Teams are both off to fantastic starts

  • HHS Volleyball are District Champs

  • Two HHS Journalism students received Honorable Mentions

  • HHS Marching Band are Class A Grand Champions 

  • HHS Freshman Football beat Cov Cath for the Championship

  • Holiday Walk is Sunday, December 1 with many of our talented students participating

  • Congrats to Julie Kuhnhein for her re-election and to Noah Gibson for his election to the Board

I.C. Student Showcase - JES: Veteran's Day PBL
Ashley Dikeos/Alyssa Davis
Rationale

Attachments
Discussion

Students from Johnson Elementary's 5th grade presented on their Veteran's Day project.  Students shared details and their favorite parts about the project. Students presenting included:




  • Callie Carlson

  •  Cameron Carlson

  •  Khaleesi Connor

  •  Gemme Dinkelacker

  •  Johannah Farley

  •  Evie Laber

  •  Abigail Sand

  •  Leo Smith

  •  Aubrey Stewart


The Board thanked the students for their presentation and each was given a Rich in Tradition t-shirt.

I.D. Community Forum
Julie Kuhnhein
Discussion

There were no community members requesting to speak.

II. ACTION ITEMS
II.A. Highlands Athletic Complex at Tower Park Renovation
Jerry Wissman
II.A.1. Project Update
Jerry Wissman
Discussion

Jerry Wissman shared the project is progressing and work is currently being done where the new building will go.  There continues to be work on the storm and sanitary sewers, as well as the retaining walls.  He also shared that the walkway from the neighborhood to the park is actively being used. 

II.A.2. Riegler Blacktop Inc Pay Application #6
Jerry Wissman
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2598 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #6 to Riegler Blacktop Inc in the amount of $221,564.70 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.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Absent
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
II.A.3. Morel Construction Co. Pay Application #4
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #2599 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #4 to Morel Construction Co. in the amount of $663,430.50 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.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Absent
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
III. DISCUSSION ITEMS
III.A. Summer Enrichment Report
Jamee Flaherty
Attachments
Discussion

Jamee Flaherty shared the enrollment numbers were up compared to the past few years, and that no classes had to be cancelled due to low numbers.  Jamee and the Board are hopeful there will be continued interest and high enrollment in the coming years.

III.B. Brigance Screening Report
Jamee Flaherty
Attachments
Discussion

Jamee Flaherty provided data to the Board showing current and historical data of Kindergarten Readiness.  For 2024, 79% of kindergarten students in our district were considered ready.  This continues to be a strong number for FTIS.

III.C. 2024 KY State Accountability Report
Keith Faust
Attachments
Discussion

Keith Faust presented on the Kentucky State Accountability Report.  He detailed how the scores are calculated and shared that our district achieved Blue status at the elementary, middle and high school levels.

III.D. Board Committee Updates
Julie Kuhnhein
Discussion

There were no committee updates to share.

IV. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Julie Kuhnhein
Actions Taken

Order #2600 - 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 Mr. Clem Fennell IV.

Member Votes
Mr. Jeff Beach Absent
Mr. Clem Fennell IV Yes
Mrs. Sarah Foster Yes
Mrs. Julie Kuhnhein Yes
IV.A. Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 14, 2024 and Working Board Meeting of November 7, 2024
Attachments
IV.B. Financial Report for Month of October 2024
Attachments
IV.C. Food Service Report for October 2024
Attachments
IV.D. Attendance Report for 2nd Month of 2024-25
Attachments
IV.E. Authorization for Payment of Claims
Attachments
IV.F. Adoption of Changes to Procedure 03.21 AP.25
Attachments
IV.G. Notification and Approval of Student Trips
IV.G.1. HHS Girls Basketball - Bowling Green, KY - December 27-30, 2024
IV.H. Grant Extended Leave
IV.H.1. Gretchen Hinkel - Maternity (January 30 - May 8, 2025)
IV.H.2. Allison Roch - Maternity (March 3 - May 9, 2025)
IV.H.3. Maddie Roy - Maternity (December 18, 2024 - February 28, 2025)
IV.I. Personnel Action Taken Since October 14, 2024
Rationale

Transfer of the following Classified Employee
Lisa Kroger – Cafeteria I Staff Member – JES to HHS

Employment of the Following Classified Employees
Matthew Campbell – Part-time Instructional Assistant – WES
Corrine Ruschman – Part-time Instructional Assistant – WES 

Employment of the Following Extra-Service Positions
Kevin Hester – Lego Robotics – HMS
Frank “Mitch” Meyer – JV Baseball Coach – HHS

Employment of the following Paraprofessional Employees
Brian Benzinger – Baseball Field Maintenance – HHS
Matheus Benvenutti-Gerotto – Assistant Swimming Coach – HHS
Kristopher Hendrix – Baseball Field Maintenance – HHS
Daniel “Mitchell” Jones – Baseball Freshman Coach – HHS
Colton Sayers – Assistant Swimming Coach – HHS

IV.J. Approval of Superintendent Travel
IV.J.1. KASS Annual Conference - Louisville, KY - December 8-10, 2024
V. OTHER BUSINESS
Julie Kuhnhein
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Julie Kuhnhein
Discussion

Board Chair Julie Kuhnhein adjourned the meeting at 7:18pm.