Erlanger-Elsmere Independent
October 08, 2026 7:00 PM ET (6:00 CT)
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
Discussion

Mr. Noah Onkst updated the board on the timeline of construction, stating the students should be in the new building in January of 2027. 

III. Reports
III.A. Student Board Member Report
III.B. Superintendent Capstone Project Progress Update
Matt Engel
Discussion


IV. Individuals Desiring to Speak to the Board
V. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #2026-1 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter and a second by Mrs. Jamie Apgar.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Absent
V.A. Authorize Treasurer to Pay October Salaries
V.B. Approve September 10, 2026 Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
V.C. Schools, District Personnel, and Department Supervisors
V.D. Personnel Report
V.E. Transportation Report
V.F. Fundraising Report
VI. Authorize Treasurer to Pay Bills from General Funds and Special Programs
Actions Taken

Order #2026-2 - Motion Passed:  Approve 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
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Absent
VII. Approve Detailed Monthly Report and Balance Sheets for September 2026 To Be Posted on the District Website For a Six-month Period (House Bill 154)
Actions Taken

Order #2026-3 - Motion Passed:  Approve 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
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Absent

Order #2026-4 - Motion Passed:  Approve 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
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Absent
VIII. Approve Second Reading of Administrative Assistant to the Director of Pupil Personnel job description
Actions Taken

Order #2026-5 - Motion Passed:  Approve passed with a motion by Mrs. Rachel Retherford and a second by Mrs. Jamie Apgar.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Absent
IX. Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) Overview
Discussion

 

X. Approve Application and Payment No. 16 to Morel Construction Co., LLC for Lloyd High School-Phase 4 Addition and Renovation (REH #127-1223/BG #25-122)
Actions Taken

Order #2026-6 - Motion Passed:  Approve payment 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
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Absent
XI. Approve Application and Payment No. 4 to Kelley Brothers Roofing, Inc. for Howell Elementary Roof & Masonry Repairs (REH #127-925/BG #26-128)
Actions Taken

Order #2026-7 - Motion Passed:  Approve payment passed with a motion by Mr. Marvin Townsend and a second by Mrs. Jamie Apgar.

Member Votes
Mrs. Jamie Apgar Yes
Mrs. Teresa Loman Hunter Yes
Mrs. Rachel Retherford Yes
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Absent
XII. Board Vacancy Update
Actions Taken

Order #2026-8 - Motion Passed:   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
Mr. Marvin Townsend Yes
Mrs. Sarah Shackelford-Ross Absent
XIII. Adjourn