Erlanger-Elsmere Independent
August 14, 2025 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting of the Erlanger-Elsmere Board of Education
I. Call to Order
I.A. Open Meeting
I.B. Pledge to the Flag
II. Presentations
II.A. Construction and Facilities Update
Mr. Onkst
II.B. District Food Service
Mrs. Ponchot
II.C. District Technology
Mrs. Deters
III. Reports
III.A. Schools, District Personnel, and Department Supervisors
III.B. Personnel Report
III.C. Transportation Report
III.D. Fundraising Report
III.E. EES Vendor Activity Report FY25
IV. Individuals Desiring to Speak to the Board
V. Approve July 10, 2025 Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
Actions Taken

Order #2025-1 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the July 10, 2025 Monthly Board Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Mrs. Rachel Retherford and a second by Mr. Marvin Townsend.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
VI. Approve to set a rate of 94.50 cents per $100 for assessed valuation on Real Property and 94.50 cents per $100 for assessed valuation on Personal Property and 67.1 cents per $100 assessed on Motor Vehicles for 2025-2026.
Actions Taken

Order #2025-2 - Motion Passed:  Approval to set a rate of 94.50 cents per $100 for assessed valuation on Real Property and 94.50 cents per $100 for assessed valuation on Personal Property and 67.1 cents per $100 assessed valuation on Motor Vehicles for 2025-2026 passed with a motion by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter and a second by Mrs. Rachel Retherford.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
VII. Approve the Superintendent’s Professional Growth Plan for 2025-2026
Actions Taken

Order #2025-3 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Superintendent’s Professional Growth Plan for 2025-2026 passed with a motion by Mrs. Rachel Retherford and a second by Mr. Marvin Townsend.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
VIII. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2025-4 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Marvin Townsend and a second by Mrs. Rachel Retherford.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
VIII.A. Authorize Treasurer to Pay Bills from General Funds and Special Programs
VIII.B. Authorize Treasurer to Pay August Salaries
VIII.C. Approve Detailed Monthly Report and Balance Sheets for July 2025 To Be Posted on the District Website For a Six-month Period (House Bill 154)
VIII.D. Approve the EES FY25 Unaudited Financial Statements
VIII.E. Approve the Erlanger-Elsmere Schools Traceable Communications Plan
VIII.F. Designate Chad Molley as the Board's Representative and Matt Engel as the Alternate Representative to the NKCES Board of Directors
VIII.G. Approve Lloyd High School – Phase 4 (REH #127-1223 / BG #25-122 / PO #260121 ) – Certificate for Payment No. 2
VIII.H. Approve Erlanger-Elsmere Schools – Paving 2024 (REH #127-1023 / BG #24-217 / PO #80236 ) – Final Certificate for Payment No. 6
VIII.I. Approve Erlanger-Elsmere Schools – Paving 2024 (REH #127-1023 / BG #24-217 / PO #80236 ) – BG-4
IX. Approve Entering into Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Applicants for the Existing Board Member Vacancy in Compliance with KRS 160.190
Actions Taken

Order #2025-5 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Enter into Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Applicants for the Existing Board Member Vacancy in Compliance with KRS 160.190 passed with a motion by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter and a second by Mrs. Rachel Retherford.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
X. Approve to Re-enter Open Session
Actions Taken

Order #2025-6 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Re-enter Open Session passed with a motion by Mrs. Rachel Retherford and a second by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
XI. Discussion Agenda
XI.A. Selection of Date/s for Special Meeting/s to Interview Candidates for the Board Vacancy
Discussion

August 25th and 28th were the dates selected by the Board to conduct Special Meetings to interview candidates for the Board vacancy. The Superintendent was tasked with calling candidates to arrange the interviews and creating the agendas for the Special Meetings.

XII. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #2025-7 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment passed with a motion by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter and a second by Mrs. Rachel Retherford.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes