Board Chair Julie Kuhnhein opened the meeting at 6:30pm.

The Board shared the following:

• Unified Bowling Team won 1st place in their 1st match


• HHS Cheer secured a bid for Nationals in January; will compete in State this weekend


• HHS Dance will compete in State this weekend


• Dance team will also be competing in State


• HHS Marching Band won Mid-States Band Association Championship for the 2nd year in a row


• Hoops for Hunger was a big success


• Tower Park Athletic Complex Grand Opening was November 19


• Holiday Walk was well attended


• HHS Culinary won 2nd place at the State Junior Chef Program


• Bob Sphire was named the 4A District Coach of the Year


• Students named to the various All State programs will be recognized at the January BOE meeting


• Exams will be December 17-19


• Lots of holiday performances taking place this month

The Board recognized Kelsey Etherton for her achievement as the 2025 USCA Large Public School Coach of the Year.

The Board recognized Ashley Wrobleski for her achievement as the 2025 State Dance Coach of the Year.

• Artwork

The Board recognized and thanked Johnson Elementary student Nila Dixon whose original artwork was selected for the district's 2025 holiday card.  Parker discussed her work and was presented with a check for $50 and a "Rich in Tradition" t-shirt.

Students from the HHS Marching Band were recognized for their Championship at this year's MSBA Competition.  The Board thanked the students and presented each with a Certificate of Achievement and a Champions t-shirt.

Students presenting:
Josue Sanchez
Yahvi Jagathesh Ram
Saivi Jagathesh Ram
Everett Stephens-Showman
Connor Murphy

• Dec 2025 Board Mtg - International Club

Members of Moyer's International Program shared their club goals and experiences, giving examples of how the rules apply in the club and in their personal lives.  The Board thanked the students and presented each with a "Rich in Tradition" t-shirt.

There were no community members requesting to speak.

Chad Niedert shared that the track and facility are being used.  There is some training on various systems still taking place and additional equipment continues to arrive to support the many groups who will utilize the space.

• Morel Pay App 17

Order #2701 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #17 to Morel Construction Co. in the amount of $286,402.80 for the Highlands Athletic Complex at Tower Park Project passed with a motion by Mrs. Sarah Foster and a second by Mr. Clem Fennell IV.

• Motz Pay App 3

Order #2702 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #3 to The Motz Group LLC in the amount of $30,117.38 for the Highlands Athletic Center at Tower Park project passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Beach and a second by Mr. David Russell.

• FM08.221 - policy

Order #2703 - Motion Passed:  Approval based on a Second Reading of the revision of Policy 08.221 passed with a motion by Mr. Clem Fennell IV and a second by Mrs. Sarah Foster.

• 1_Sourcewell Quote - Winkler Park Softball

Order #2704 - Motion Passed:  Approval for Superintendent Robinson to negotiate a long term lease agreement with the City of Fort Thomas to include the full cost of new lighting and installation at Winkler Field passed with a motion by Mr. David Russell and a second by Mr. Jeff Beach.

Board members shared that Calendar and Hall of Fame Committees will meet on 12/9/25, and the Budget Committee will meet next week.

• BOE SAT Suite of Assessments

Keith Faust shared the most recent KSA results, noting all elementary schools and the high school received a blue rating.  He also commented that we have the top 3 elementary schools and the top high school in the region.  These accomplishments are the result of hard work in every building.

• Resiliency Poll Board Report 12-25

Jamee Flaherty shared the Resiliency Poll results with the Board.  She noted our results are very similar to last year and explained how and when parents are contacted based on these results.

Order #2705 - 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. Jeff Beach and a second by Mrs. Sarah Foster.

• Minutes - 11-10-2025 - Board Mtg
• Minutes - 12-01-2025 - Working Mtg

• 5 2026 BOE REPORT

• FOOD SERVICE SUMMARY 2026 SCHOOL YEAR

• 3rd Month Attendance 25.26

• 5 2026 PAYMENT REGISTER

Employment of the following Classified Employee
Teresa Beggs – Instructional Assistant – HHS

Employment of the following Paraprofessional Employee
Jacob Grandstaff – Boys Assistant Wrestling Coach - HHS  

Employment of the following Certified Substitutes
Rachel Burnett
Brooke David
Katie Stephens
Doug Wainscott

Retirement of the following Classified Employee
Tim Keeler – Bus Driver – Districtwide

Resignation of the following Paraprofessional Employee
Dave Pratt – 7^th Grade Volleyball Coach – HMS

Additional Common Carriers:
Better Business Connection, Inc. DBA:  Connect BBC
RLCL Acquisition, LLC

There was no other business to discuss.

Board Chair Julie Kuhnhein adjourned the meeting at 7:55pm.