Erlanger-Elsmere Independent
September 03, 2026 6:15 PM ET (5:15 CT)
Special Meeting of the Erlanger-Elsmere Board of Education
I. Call to Order
I.A. Open Meeting
Discussion

The Board Chair gaveled in the meeting at 6:26 PM

II. Presentation to the Board--26/27 Working Budget
Jenny Coldiron
III. Accept the General Fund Tax Levy of 94.5 cents per $100 for assessed valuation on Real Property and 94.5 cents per $100 for assessed valuation on Personal Property and 67.1 cents per $100 assessed on Motor Vehicles for 2026-2027.
Actions Taken

Order #2026-1 - Motion Passed:  Approve the proposed rate of 94.5 cents per $100 for assessed valuation on Real Property and 94.5 cents per $100 for assessed valuation on Personal Property and 67.1 cents per $100 assessed valuation on Motor Vehicles for 2026-2027 passed with a motion by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter 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 Absent
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
IV. Motion to enter into Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussion of proposed or pending Litigation in accordance with KRS 61.810(1)(c).
Actions Taken

Order #2026-2 - Motion Passed:  Approve motion passed with a motion by Mrs. Jamie Apgar 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 Absent
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
V. Motion to Reconvene Regular Board Meeting in Open Session
Actions Taken

Order #2026-3 - Motion Passed:  Approve motion passed with a motion by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter 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 Absent
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
VI. Motion to approve Board Resolution to enter into federal Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) against Meta, TikTok, Snap, Google/YouTube
Actions Taken

Order #2026-4 - Motion Passed:  Approval passed with a motion by Mrs. Jamie Apgar 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 Absent
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
VII. Motion to Accept Fee Agreement for joining Federal Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) against Meta, TikTok, Snap, Google/YouTube
Actions Taken

Order #2026-5 - Motion Passed:  Approval passed with a motion by Mrs. Rachel Retherford 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 Absent
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
VIII. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #2026-6 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Adjourn passed with a motion by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter 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 Absent
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes