Board Chair Julie Kuhnhein called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.

Board members shared the following:

• End of year celebrations went well


• Spring Sports wrapped up including Regional Championships for Varsity and JV Baseball, Regional Runner Up for Softball and Regional Championship for Freshman Girls Track


• Several retirement ceremonies were held celebrating our fanatastic staff

Carrie Murray was nominated for a Tradition of Excellence to recognize her dedication to the students and fellow staff members.

Jody Johnson was nominated for a Tradition of Excellence Award for his leadership in the Technology Department and his outstanding service to the students and staff of the school district.

Jerry Wissman was nominated for a Tradition of Excellence Award for his dedicated service and commitment to the students and staff of FTIS.

Cappies winners include:
Charlotte Weghorst
Oliver Martin
Grace Burnett
Addison Greene
Sophia Hamilton
Barret Becker
Megan Reichert
Jack Langlinais
Harrison Schultz
Shreya Vaghela

Claire LaNicca introduced the Cappies winners for 2025, noting HHS had 26 nominations this year.  Winners included:

Charlotte Weghorst

Oliver Martin

Grace Burnett

Addison Greene

Sophia Hamilton

Barret Becker

Megan Reichert

Jack Langlinais

Harrison Schultz

Shreya Vaghela

The Board congratulated Mrs. LaNicca and the students on an outstanding performance and overall wonderful year.  Each was presented with a Certificate of Achievement and a Champions t-shirt.

Ten parents addressed the Board with their concerns/comments surrounding high school graduation.

Parents addressing the Board included:

• Melissa Shell


• Molly Wagner


• Lisa Littner


• Angela Aber


• Jodi Shipp


• Jill Spears


• Alecia Dadosky


• Scott Shipp


• Pam Schultz


• Tiffany Davies

Jerry Wissman shared with the Board that 90% of the turf was down and still being sewn together.  He also shared the stands will be connected with the press box toward the end of July, and that the soccer teams will be able to use the turf in the fall.

• Morel Pay App 11

Order #2655 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #11 to Morel Construction Co. in the amount of $1,616,826.42 for the Highlands Athletic Complex at Tower Park Project passed with a motion by Mr. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

• 2025-26 Insurance Renewal

Order #2656 - Motion Passed:  Approval of insurance coverage for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, as recommended by Assured Partners, to include coverage provided by Bluegrass Risk Management, KEMI, and BRM/Crum & Forster at a total cost of $347,524 for the premium package and Student Accident coverage through Roberts Insurance with Gross Insurance as our local agent at a total cost of $33,266 passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach and a second by Mrs. Sarah Foster.

Order #2657 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept submitted bids for surplus technology equipment and award Ingram Micro as the best evaluated bid passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.

All school fees must be approved by the Board of Education annually.  The fees include student fees, textbooks  workbooks, materials and supplies, and lunch charges.  It is recommended that overall fees be approved as listed below for the 2025-2026 school year.

• School Fees DRAFT – 2025-2026 (3)

Order #2658 - Motion Passed:  Adoption of the School Fees as listed above for the 2025-26 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.

• Code of Acceptable Behavior 25-26 draft no mark ups

Order #2659 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Acceptable Code of Behavior and Discipline for 2025-2026 passed with a motion by Mr. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

• KSBA Policy Changes for 25-26 Summary
• 03W114 draft 06.2025

Order #2660 - Motion Passed:  Tentative approval based on a First Reading of the policy revisions passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

• 2025-2026 payroll dates

Order #2661 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Payroll Dates for 2025-26 passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.

Order #2662 - Motion Passed:  Approve the appointment of David Russell to the open Board seat previously held by Noah Gibson passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.

Order #2663 - Motion Passed:  Acceptance and approval of the Superintendent's annual evaluation with an overall rating of Exemplary and 3% increase as well as amendment to annuity percentage passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach and a second by Mrs. Sarah Foster.

The Board is extremely happy with Superintendent Robinson and his leadership.  Superintendent Robinson shared it is a great joy to work with the Board.  Board Chair Julie Kuhnhein shared the 3% increase is a reflection of the same pay increase for district employees this year.  The Superintendent contract will be amended to reflect the increase and the annuity piece to make sure it is on par.

The Board shared that the 4th of July parade was coming up and encouraged folks to participate in the Firecracker 5k.

Order #2664 - 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 Mr. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

• Minutes - 05-12-2025 - Board Meeting
• Minutes - 06-05-2025 - Working Meeting

• 11 2025 BOE REPORT

• FOOD SERVICE SUMMARY 2025 SCHOOL YEAR

• 9th Month Attendance 24-25

• 11 2025 PAYMENT REGISTER

• 2025-26 Athletic-Drama Workers Pay Scale Rev. June 9 2025

• SRO Agreement 2025-26

Common Carriers for 2025-26:

• Executive
• Croswell
• Campbell County
• Enterprise
• Miller

Employment of the following Certified Employees
Kerry Conley – FACS Teacher – HHS
Danielle Cooper – Teacher – HMS
Jeremy Filson – Teacher – HMS
Bailey Gray – Teacher – JES
Casey Murphy – Teacher – WES
Mary Scott – Teacher – HHS

Employment of the following Classified Employee
Lori Bogart – Cafeteria – HHS

Change in Position for the following Classified Employees
Heather Clark – Cafeteria I to Assistant Cafeteria Manager – HHS
Alesha Meyn – Part-time HR Coordinator to Full-time HR Coordinator – CO

Employment of the following Extra-Service Positions
Jillian Booth – Engineering Club – JES
Mike Caldwell – Chess Club – HHS
Jenny Ragan – Grade Level Leader – MES

Employment of the following Paraprofessional Employees
Brooke Berry – Freshman Cheerleading Coach – HHS
Jonathon McKenzie – Cross Country Coach – HHS

Resignation of the following Certified Employee
Jillian Hurtt – Teacher – MES

Resignation of the following Classified Employees
Matthew Campbell – Special Ed IA – WES
Hilary Hale – Elementary IA – WES
Cory Ruschman – Special Ed IA – WES
Jon Stratton – Bus Monitor – Districtwide

Non-Renewal of the following Certified Employees
Joni Ficke – Teacher – HHS
Aaron Lehmann – Teacher – HHS

Reduction of Services for the following Certified Positions
Scott Pahren – Grade Level Leader – HMS
Lindsey Reckers – Grade Level Leader – HMS
Laura Rittinger – Grade Level Leader – HMS

Board Chair Julie Kuhnhein adjourned the meeting at 8:02pm.