Erlanger-Elsmere Independent
July 16, 2026 7:00 PM ET (6:00 CT)
Special Meeting of the Erlanger-Elsmere Board of Education
Return
I. Call to Order
I.A. Open Meeting
I.B. Pledge to the Flag
II. Presentations
II.A. Construction and Facilities Update
Mr. Onkst
III. Recognition
III.A. Al Kleisinger, Retirement
IV. Individuals Desiring to Speak to the Board
V. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2026-1 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as amended-the Board Chair, upon guidance from Counsel, advised the Board that the contract listed under Consent Agenda V., item H. had to be amended in accordance with Kentucky law. With the updated version of the contract being reviewed, discussed and accepted by unanimous consent, the Consent agenda was then voted upon and passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross and a second by Mrs. Rachel Retherford.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
V.A. Approve June 11, 2026 Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
V.B. Personnel Report
V.C. Transportation Report
V.D. Fundraising Report
V.E. Authorize Treasurer to Pay July Salaries
V.F. Approve Following Best Practices Regarding Data Security and Privacy, and Erate CIPA Compliance Notification, Pursuant to 702 KAR 1:170
V.G. Approve the Contract for The Point Arc/Zembrodt Education Center (Semester 1 agreement and Semester 2 agreement) for 2026-2027 School Year
V.H. Approve the Contract for NKSD for contract ASL interpreters for the 2026-2027 school year
Actions Taken

Order #2026-2 - Motion Passed:  Amended by counsel to present to the board passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross and a second by Mrs. Jamie Apgar.

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

Claire Parsons reviewed updates to this contract to meet the legal requirements under Kentucky law. The original contract provided to the Board during the agenda review period violated Kentucky law; therefore, Mrs. Parsons presented an updated version of this contract for their review/approval.  

VI. Authorize Treasurer to Pay Bills from General Funds and Special Programs
Actions Taken

Order #2026-3 - Motion Passed:  Approval passed with a motion by Mr. Marvin Townsend and a second by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
VII. Approve Detailed Monthly Report and Balance Sheets for June 2026 To Be Posted on the District Website For a Six-month Period (House Bill 154)
Actions Taken

Order #2026-4 - Motion Passed:  Approval passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross and a second by Mrs. Rachel Retherford.

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

Order #2026-5 - Motion Passed:  Approval passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross and a second by Mrs. Rachel Retherford.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
VIII. Approve Claire Parsons from Bricker Graydon as Legal Counsel for the Erlanger-Elsmere Board of Education
Actions Taken

Order #2026-6 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Claire Parsons from Bricker Graydon as Legal Counsel for the Erlanger-Elsmere Board of Education passed with a motion by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter and a second by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
IX. New Superintendent year-long onboarding procedures per KRS 156.111
Actions Taken

Order #2026-7 - Motion Passed:  Approval passed with a motion by Mrs. Jamie Apgar and a second by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross.

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

Mr. Engel reviewed his current work and the benefit it has already provided to him as a new Superintendent. 

X. Approve the Contract for ZHC Commissioning for the 2026-2027 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #2026-8 - Motion Passed:  Approval passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross and a second by Mr. Marvin Townsend.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
XI. Second Reading and Approval of Revised Policies 03.1233 and 03.2233 Parental Leave Options
Actions Taken

Order #2026-9 - Motion Passed:  Approval passed with a motion by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter and a second by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
XII. Second Reading and Approval of KSBA Policy Revisions/Updates for the 2026-2027 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #2026-10 - Motion Passed:  Approval passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross and a second by Mrs. Jamie Apgar.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
XIII. Review Revised Procedure 02.14 AP.2 Evaluation of the Superintendent
Actions Taken

Order #2026-11 - Motion Passed:  Approval passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross and a second by Mrs. Rachel Retherford.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
XIV. Review/Approve the Professional Growth Plan (PGP) for Matt Engel for the 2026-2027 school year.
Actions Taken

Order #2026-12 - Motion Passed:  Approval passed with a motion by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter and a second by Mr. Marvin Townsend.

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

Mr. Engel reviewed the current work on his PGP and the process that is overseen by KASA. 

XV. Approve Lloyd HS - Phase 4 (REH #127-1223/BG #25-122) Change Order No. 7
Actions Taken

Order #2026-13 - Motion Passed:  Approval passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross and a second by Mrs. Rachel Retherford.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
XVI. Approve Howell Elementary School - Roof Replacement and Masonry Repairs (REH #127-925/BG #26-128) Certificate for Payment No. 1 to Kelley Brothers Roofing, Inc.
Actions Taken

Order #2026-14 - Motion Passed:  Approval passed with a motion by Mrs. Jamie Apgar and a second by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
XVII. Approve Lloyd HS - Phase 4 (REH #127-1223/BG #25-122) Certificate for Payment No. 13
Actions Taken

Order #2026-15 - Motion Passed:  Approval passed with a motion by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter and a second by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
XVIII. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #2026-16 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment passed with a motion by Mrs. Rachel Retherford and a second by Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross.

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